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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 4, 1994 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor John updated the council on the ADA presentation at the Joint Council/Parks Commission meeting. As these ADA requirements are identified during the budget planning stages, the city will have to set money aside to insure we come into compliance. B. Council member Conlin: At the 6 p.m. meeting, it was decided since the full council wasn't in attendance it was better that official action be taken at this meeting to invite our legislators to discuss legislation that would parallel Oakdale's regarding detachment/annexation of property in Section 32/33. M/S/C Conlin/ John - to invite Rep. Pam Neary and Senator Gary Laidig to the attend the Thursday meeting for the purpose of asking them to offer legislation that would parallel Oakdale's and request the city attorney draft this language and send to legislators for review before the meeting and prepare a formal resolution requesting sponsoring of this piece of legislation. (Motion carried 5-0). The City received a letter from the SCC with Ginny Holder alleging possible discrimination as far as the commission's actions with SCC. Attorney Filla explained that the city should make sure there is some authority and frame the issues properly before we make a request to the Attorney General. He would have to review their legislation and by-laws to see what is the appropriate course of action. M/S/C Johnston/John - to direct the city attorney to review the cable commission's by-laws and city's position in regard to those and report back on what the next step should be. (Motion carried 5-0). C. Councilman Johnson had talked to Parks Supervisor, Mike Bouthilet, who had received a letter from the MN DNR and there are two grant programs available for tree planting and other community forestry projects: Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants Program for $150,000 and SBA Natural Resources Development Program for $152,000. More details will be received and Councilman Johnson would be willing to work with Mike Bouthilet, Parks Commission and the school and proceed with grant applications. M/S/C John/Mottaz - to support Dick Johnson's endeavors to identify and obtain information on grants for at tree planting program for Lake Elmo and work with Mike Bouthilet and Parks Commission to get a program going. (Motion carried 5-0). 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: None M/S/C Conlin/Mottaz - to adjourn the city council meeting at 9:45 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0).