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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994 2 Sunfish Park -Damage Report: Deputy Carey reported that on Saturday night, April 16, a group of young adults broke the Sunfish park gate and drove back to the NSP powerlines and had a party. One of the vehicles got stuck and had to be towed out by a tow truck which caused considerable damage from where the powerline trail crosses by the monitor well and from there back out to the public works building. Carey is waiting for damage estimates and will talk to Attorney Filla when she receives the report. B. Establishing Human Rights Commission The Council suggested amending the resolution to read as follows: F. The Commission shall not seek to impose penalties. Carol Banister reported the outlay cost would be $25/year. M/S/C Mottaz/John - to table until the May 3rd council meeting and request city attorney review Item 3. Organization and make a recommendation. (Motion carried 5-0). C. Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Wyn John proclaimed April 29, 1994 as Arbor Day and May, 1994 as Arbor Month in the City of Lake Elmo Mike Bouthilet reported the following: There will be an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., City Hall, where Lake Elmo elementary students will plant a tree in observance of Arbor Day. On May 7th, 8 a.m., approx. 12-15 shade trees will be planted in the parks around the play equipment by the Park Commission, Lake Elmo Jaycees, and other local volunteers. On May 12th, Sandy Fisk's class from the Lake Elmo Elementary School will plant 250 trees on the western edge of driveway of Sunfish Lake Park. These trees are being planted with the intention of becoming a future windbreak. Sunfish Park:Determine what to do with field that will no longer be planted with corn for deer:Bouthilet reported that Lehard Friedrich did not want to continue to plant a field in Sunfish Park with corn for the deer in the park. Mr. Friedrich recommended that the 19 acres should now be planted with a grass or hay cover to discourage noxious weeds from taking over. The Parks Commission recommended the city council approve the purchase of a pasture mix to plant 19 acres in Sunfish Park. Gaylen Springborn is interested in renting the 19 acres located in Sunfish Lake Park for one year at $35/acre.