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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1992 3 2. refer the final draft to the Mn/DNR for a Conditional Letter of Acceptance. (Motion carried 5-0). 5. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: None 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: None 7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Johnson: (1) Heritage Preservation Ordinance: Regarding 212.020 Composition: Mr. James Keep, Minnesota Historical Society, commented that the ex-officio member from Washington County Historical Society should be a voting member. Regarding 212.013 Qualifications: We should not have commissioners who are not residents of the City. Regarding 212.017 Powers: Mr. Keep stated it is not in conformance with state statutes and the purpose of HPC is the identification, preservation and maintenance of historic areas, buildings and structures. MIS/ Mayor Johnson/Mottaz - to change the Heritage Preservation Commission Ordinance Section 212.012: Composition, Section 212.013 Qualifications, and Section 212.017 Powers as indicated in text submitted M/S/P Dick Johnson/Hunt - to postpone consideration of motion until the staff and the Heritage Preservation Commission has time to review suggested changes. (Motion carried 5-0). (2) Lake Jane Landfill Mayor Johnson voiced his concern that the airstripping is not doing the job that has to be done. He felt one of the best proposals made was by Environmental Assoc. Inc., Lake Elmo, for composting in this area. Johnson asked that the future council move the expenditure of $2,000 to Environmental Assoc. to develop a concept paper and invite officials form Washington and Ramsey Counties to explore alternative methods for a fixed time cleanup for the Lake Jane Landfill. M/S/P Mottaz/Dick Johnson - to forward Mayor Johnson's text and recommendation of the council regarding the Lake Jane Landfill to the new city council for their consideration. (Motion carried 5-0).