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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 1994 4 B. Snowmobiling in Lake Elmo: Council member Conlin asked whether or not someone trespasses into your yard, hits a tree, would their be a liability on the property owner's part? Attorney Filla responded that If you are talking about natural things there is no duty owed to a trespasser. If you are talking about structures or changes to things that occur naturally, there is no duty to adult trespassers, but there may be a duty to minors. Questions asked: Do all snowmobiles have to have insurance? How effective is banning snowmobiling in a community? 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: None 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Johnson received a call from Heather Filkin, Cable Commission, indicating desire to do a focus on Lake Elmo on the subject of the Flying J Travel Plaza. This request was referred to the Administrator. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Temporary Liquor License - the Church of Guardian Angels M/S/C Johnston/Johnson - to adopt Resolution 94-3, A Resolution approving a Temporary Liquor License for Guardian Angels Church. (Motion carried 5-0). B. "All Cities Banquet" Stillwater Chamber of Commerce M/S/C Conlin/Johnston - to approve purchasing a Corporate Table for the Stillwater area Chamber of Commerce's 1994 All Cities' Banquet on Thursday, February 17th. (Motion carried 5-0). C. Employee Pay Increases Councilman Mottaz agreed to increasing the salary of the Mayor and Council members after an election, but not during a term. The Council will review an increase in the Council and Mayor's salary during the 1995 budgeting process when the public has input. Councilman Mottaz felt the city would have probably given staff pay increases had not Governor Carlson circulated his letter asking that the city "Hold the Line" on increases.