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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1994 2 the effects of any further expansion of commercial property and/or business so close to their homesteads. This expansion could have negative effects on their property values as well as the unsightliness of several more storage buildings on the adjoining property. A letter was received from Susan Dunn, P.O. Box 153, requesting the Council to ask the Washington County Public Works Dept. to address the council and interested residents on what is now proposed for the road known as County 10. In the letter dated July 19, 1994 to the City Council, Donald Theisen, WCPW, responded to Susan Dunn's letter, dated July 16, 1994, stating the 10th Street project has not changed in scope from their discussion and city approval. They do plan on updating the Council as pertinent information evolves. M/S/P Johnson/John - to invite a representative from the WCPW Dept. to give an update on the project and changes at the next council meeting, (Motion passed 5-0). Huff'n Puff Days Cindy Quick, Huff'n Puff Chairperson, asked the city to proclaim August 11-14, as Lake Elmo's Huff'n Puff city celebration, and to waive the fees for the lights at Lions Park and for the liquor license. An invitation was extended to the city council to play in the celebrity softball game. The proclamation and liquor license application have not been submitted and will be on the next council agenda. M/S/P John/Conlin - to waive the fees for the lights at Lions Park during Huff'n Puff Days, August 11-14, 1994. (Motion passed 5-0). 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Tabled until the final draft has been reviewed by the HPC.) B. Vehicle for Building Official M/S/P Mottaz/Conlin - to authorize the staff to purchase a 1994 Escort wagon from Stillwater Ford and budget an additional $9,000 (General Fund) in 1995 for Building Inspector's Vehicle. (Motion passed 5-0) Council member Conlin suggested a City of Lake Elmo sign, either magnetic or painted, be placed on the vehicle. She also questioned what will happen to the old truck. Councilman Johnson questioned storage for the vehicle. Such possibilities discussed: Parks Building, Maintenance Garage, adding a lean-to on the back of the Parks Bldg., or permitting vehicle be driven by Building Official back and forth so it can be kept in his garage.