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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1991 4 OTHER: Margaret Carlson noted that Councilman Mottaz stated at the last Town Meeting and at the October 1st Council meeting that the City has spent over $100,000 in detachment fees when the correct amount is $52,500. In regard to the Stonegate rezoning, the action initiated by Mayor Johnson and Councilman Mottaz has cost the City $1700 to - date plus $2000 in court ordered attorney fees to be paid and any coming fees from our city attorney, plus any additional fines levied for non-compliance. Carlson voiced her regrets that her tax dollars are being spent in such a frivolous manner. A better use would be to give the city staff a well -deserved increase in salary or put toward recycling efforts. She urged Mayor Johnson and Councilman Mottaz to vote for approval of this rezoning and bring the city into compliance with the law and avoid any future legal fees by the city. Carlson voiced her alarm on the action taken by Mayor Johnson and Councilman Mottaz against adopting the 1991 Comprehensive Plan. She urged them to adopt the resolution to approve the 1991 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Williams commented on the erroneous statement made by Councilman Mottaz regarding the amount of money ($100,000) the city spent to fight the detachment/annexation proceedings of Section 32/33 at the October 1st meeting and the Town Meeting. Councilman Mottaz claims he got the figure from Marilyn, but this is not correct because the total figure I received from Marilyn is $52,591.54. 5. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE: Discussion with DNR reps regarding access to Munger Trail through DeMontreville Park Larry Killien, DNR, indicated the proposal of providing access to Munger Trail thru Demontreville Park was discussed with the Parks Commission who voted in favor of accepting this extension. If there is a problem from the cul-de-sac or from the trail into the park, a maintenance barrier could be designed to come up to the connection. Councilmen Mottaz and Williams voiced their concern on limiting the access to proper uses and wanted to make sure if there is some agreement between the city and DNR that the city can install barriers at any time. M/S/P Dick Johnson/Mayor Johnson - to approve the concept of the access to Munger Trail thru DeMontreville Park; subject to review of the final plans. (Motion carried 5-0).