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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 1992 9 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: EXECUTIVE SESSION: M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to adjourn the executive session at 10:32 p.m. and resume the Open Session of the City Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0). 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson submitted a letter to the Council from himself and Councilman Mottaz requesting the Municipal Board look at a parcel of property that was created by result of their decision in Section 32/33 that formed an island of Oakdale property within the corporate boundaries of Lake Elmo. Councilman Williams agreed with the Mayor that the current situation is not a desirable one and that the Municipal Board was not justified in creating this situation and they should undo it in the way suggested in the letter. Based on the Municipal Board's previous actions, he voiced his concern when faced with a specific request they could transfer all of the Lake Elmo property into Oakdale. Councilman Mottaz indicated regardless which way it goes, the situation would be resolved. He does not want to give up Lake Elmo property, but yet doesn't want to have to continue with this patchwork mess that we got. Also, what needs to be resolved are the streets, Helmo Avenue, Ideal, Immanuel, Angels Drive are still in Lake Elmo. Who is responsible for maintaining these streets and what happens if there is an accident because of lack of maintenance. Administrator Kueffner stated she had sent the State Highway Dept. a letter requesting they maintain their neutral position, but will send a follow-up letter indicating the city understands what is going on and would appreciate the State maintaining their neutral position. Councilman Hunt asked the city attorney review the citings stated in the letter and make sure they are correct. Mayor Johnson will work with the city attorney in changing the letter into a Resolution format. Any action on this will wait until the MUSA question is resolved. M/S/P Mottaz/Dick Johnson - that the Mayor work with the City Administrator and when necessary with the City Attorney to draw up a resolution based on the Mayor's memo and prepare the resolution to be presented to city council after we have a determination on our MUSA Extension request. (Motion carried 5-0).