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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 19, 1996 M/S/P Hunt/John - to amend the motion to include the following: Cost participation: change to "the city's cost will not exceed r-o-w $9,400'; M. Indemnification - be modified per the City attorney's Instruction after discussion with the County Attorney indicating that it would be a cross Indemnification of the parties based upon negligence as opposed to its current reading and add a condition that the County will ask for City concurrence before the contract is awarded providing the cost is higher than what has been estimated. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P HunUDeLapp - that the City approve an appropriate resolution requesting the use of MSA funds as an off system expenditure on CSAH 13. (This motion does not require the City to use this money, but gives the City the option to evaluate that option). (Motion passed 4-0). B. Financial support of St. Croix Valley Sports Facility The City received a letter from Mike Polehna, St.Croix Valley Sports Commission, requesting funding for the St. Croix Valley Sports Complex in Stillwater. Their goal is for communities to contribute $25.00 per capita over 10 years. It was determined that 77% of Lake Elmo residents reside in School District #834. As per their funding plan, which is based on population, the Commission is asking the City to contribute $116,600 or $11,660 per year over 10 years. The Council had the following discussion. Councilor Conlin felt the economic benefit for City of Stillwater should be considered. Councilman Hunt explained there are two other school districts, 622 and 832, in Lake Elmo that have residents pursuing programs for arenas and recreational facilities. If we contribute to one, we should contribute to all three. He would not like to approve this without public support by a referendum. Councilman DeLapp requested the Parks Commission's endorsement. Mayor John supported the project in principle, but was concerned there is no vocal resident support. Also, we have a proposal for an open air ice rink in Sunfish Park which will be considered as part of the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The Council discussed the possibility of a referendum or a telephone survey in order to assess resident's opinions. Administrator Kueffner reported that Oak Parks Heights conditionally supported this request, and she will request a copy of their reservations. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - that the Parks Commission be directed to discuss the proposal for financial compensation to the St. Croix Sports Facility since the money would come off its budget and ask that they make a recommendation to the City Council. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Letter from J.D. Rogers Group, Inc. The City received a letter from Joe Rogers informing the City that 17 acres located north of Chicago Northwestern Railroad and South of Hwy 5 is for sale for $200,000. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Assessment Policy (Request for postponement) M/S/P HunUDeLapp - to table the assessment policy until the next City Council meeting. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Report from Ag Committee on permitted uses in Ag zoning district Councilman Hunt reported the Ag Committee met and made a motion asking the City Administrator to put together an analysis of a set of conditions by which the City would accept storage as an allowed use and then present it to the Council at the April 16th meeting. At that point, the Council can determine if the City should pursue storage as an allowed use.