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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 21, 1995 2 Mark Caroon, Washington County Deputy in charge of water use, said permits for all of these events must be issued through the Washington County Sheriff's Dept. Caroon provided regulations and permit applications for summer events and winter events. 5. OLD BUSINESS: A. Water Surface Use Ordinance Administrator Kueffner has talked to Anita Twaroski, DNR, who indicated that some of the city's water surface use regulations are totally unenforceable and not necessary because they are covered under State Law. Mr. Christianson, DNR, who worked with the Water Surface Use Committee has since retired and the regulations have changed. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to table the water surface use ordinance until April 18, 1995 for the City Administrator to receive the draft ordinance from the DNR. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Minnesota Emerging Communications Service Act of 1995 Attorney Filla reviewed the draft of a resolution which was provided to the Council in connection with this matter and the provisions of the draft resolution would appear to be applicable within the City of Lake Elmo. The resolution simply recites the reasons why the League of Minnesota Cities is sponsoring the legislation. If adopted, the legislation would obligate the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to adopt regulations and standards which could then be implemented by appropriate ordinances or resolutions within local units of government. M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp - to approve Resolution No. 95-33, A Resolution supporting Passage of the "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995". (Motion passed 5-0). 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance Requests: (1) to allow a legal non -conforming structure to be expanded; (2) setback from Ordinary High Water Mark; (3) Building Elevation; Applicant: Stephen Bachman, 3141 Klondike Avenue Stephen Bachman, 3141 Klondike Avenue, is applying for variances necessary to allow an addition onto the west side of his existing house on Lots 4 and 5, Ruth's First Addition. The public hearing notice was published in the March 10, 1995 Stillwater Gazette and adjoining property owners were notified. Mayor John opened up the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. in the city council chambers. Letters were received from Walter and Colleen Niemiec, 3161 Klondike Avenue N. and Thomas & Jean Scheuerman, 3077 Klondike Avenue N. , indicating they have no objection to the Bachman's plans for the addition to their home.