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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 7, 1992 3 3. CLAIMS M/S/P Mottaz/Hunt - to approve the July 7, 1992 claims #674 thru #752 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0). 4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Margaret Carlson, 8735 27th St., congratulated Councilman Lee Hunt on dismissal of a lawsuit filed against him claiming he violated Minnesota's Open Meeting law. Carlson added that Councilman Hunt has done an excellent job of representing the city fairly, honestly, and with dignity. Carlson spoke in favor of Mr. Soderberg's request for a boarding stable next to the Regional Park. She thought this would provide an excellent opportunity to fully utilize the equestrian trails in the park and thought it was the type of development that Lake Elmo should encourage. Sue Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St., reminded the Council that two people are not a quorum and at the June 9th meeting, the Mayor threatened to have her removed from the meeting. Dunn added that there are lots of people that like to hear you read and suggested the Mayor donate some of his time to "Talking Books". 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Vacation of a Portion of 34th Street Mayor Johnson opened up the public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of 34th Street at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The public hearing notice was published in the June 24, 1992 St. Croix Valley Press and required property owners were notified. There were no public comments against this vacation. Dave Herreid, Wichser & Herreid Architects, has requested vacation of a portion of 34th Street in order to gain clear title to his property. Mr. Herreid owns the building now, but plans on it being owned by a partnership. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Councilman Williams suggested adding the following amendment to the proposed resolution. WHEREAS, the infringing building is at least 70 years old and has historic value, and it is undesirable to attempt to move the building out of the right-of-way; and M/S/P Williams/Mottaz - to adopt Resolution No. 92-12, as amended, vacating a portion of 34th Street in Lake Elmo. (Motion carried 5-0).