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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 1994 M/S/C Johnson/John - to adopt Resolution No. 94-15, as amended (change the acreage from 440 to 464 acres), amending Resolution 84-33. (Motion carried 4- 1:Mottaz:Same reason stated before) 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Cost estimate for expansion of city hall parking lot The Council received a report from Larry Bohrer, dated May 13, 1994, explaining the city hall parking lot could be expanded to the west creating 36 additional parking spaces. This would increase the total city hall parking to 56 plus 2 handicap stalls. The estimated total cost is $13,070.00. This letter was also sent to School District 834 for their response. 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John reported on the May 12 meeting regarding the traffic signal project at Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) and TH 36. The agreement calls for the County to perform the painting, cleaning and relamping and for the City to pay one - quarter of the electricity costs ($30/month). Grant, Stillwater and Baytown Township will also pay one -quarter of the electricity costs. The County will bill each municipality yearly. Mayor John presented the concept plan on the city center to the School Board Members of 834. They were supportive of the concept, but as the plan develops, the need for space around the Lake Elmo Elementary school should be recognized. Council member Conlin reported on the cable commission meeting where any amendments to the joint powers agreement were tabled. A committee got together to look at the franchise renewal and decided to have a committee of the cities, consisting of the city administrators, to set parameters for a new franchise. Councilman Johnson reported members of the Lake Elmo Jaycees and Parks Commission planted 16 large trees that the Jaycees contributed in five parks around play ground areas to provide shade In the future. On Thursday, 32 children from Sandy Fisk's' 3rd grade class and 10 parents planted 250 small seedlings in Sunfish Park. On the last day of school, this class will return to water the trees. Councilman Mottaz submitted a letter from Attorney Filla, dated April 22, 1994, addressing the question of front yard designation and shoreland regulations.