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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 1994 2 C. "Tree City USA" Councilman Johnson (1) Arbor Day Proclamation (2) Resolution No. 94-4, appointing Parks Commission as Tree Board; Parks Department as Tree Department, and Parks Superintendent, Mike Bouthilet as "Tree Inspector". M/S/C Johnson/Conlin - to PROCLAIM April 29, 1994 as Arbor Day and May, 1994 as Arbor Month and to bring back the proclamation for reading at the April 19th city council meeting (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/C Johnson/John - to adopt Resolution. No. 94-4, A Resolution Designating the Lake Elmo Parks Commission as the Lake Elmo Tree Board; the Lake Elmo Parks Department as the Lake Elmo Tree Department, and the Lake Elmo Parks Department's Supervisor, Mike Bouthilet, as Lake Elmo's Tree Inspector. (Motion carried 4-1:Mottaz:Doesn't see a need to expand the Parks Dept., Added tax burden to solve a problem that isn't there.) D. Update from Carol Monette, Community Ed. Rep. School Dist. #622 Carol Monette explained the mission statement of Community Ed and her role as Community Ed rep to represent the views and needs of our city. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Trail Grant Update M/S/C John/Johnston - to direct the city administrator to work with Washington . County and City of Oakdale to collectively apply for the Ice Tea Grant and continue to work on the DNR Grant, if they are both allowable, so that the 10th St. bicycle trail project is cost effective and feasible. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Letter from Sheriff's Dept. Crime Prevention Program M/S/C Johnson/Conlin - to endorse the letter from Sheriff Trudeau dated January 31, 1994 on the crime prevention program with the following recommendations: customize letter for Lake Elmo citizens and indicate there is no charge for service. (Motion carried 5-0). Gary Swanson introduced himself to the council as the assigned sergeant for Lake Elmo and invited questions, problems and concerns to better open lines of communication with the city.