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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 16, 1996 Fairgrounds. Kueffner will look into the possibility of working with a waste hauler for a clean-up day to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin - to direct the City Administrator to look into the possibility of using the Washington County Fairgrounds as an alternative site for Clean -Up Day. (Motion passed 5-0). 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Road Utility Mayor John had suggested that the feasibility of establishing a transportation utility be studied. In Larry Bohrer's report dated April 12,1996, it first must be determined if the City has the authority in law to establish a transportation utility or if additional legislation is necessary. Once the City's authority has been established, then the mechanics of determining the fee structure can be discussed. The Council suggested the staff send an inquiry and express our interest and support in aid of legislation. Suggestions were made to draft a 10 year plan for street reconstruction, insert in newsletter notification in advance which roads need to be fixed, and send a letter to property owners to be assessed so they can prepare for payment in advance. The Council will look at options and come back with recommendations. This item will be brought back when appropriate for discussion. B. Assessment Hearing for County Road 13 Reconstruction If the City wishes to assess any portion of the City's share for reconstruction, then an improvement hearing is necessary to assess property owners along County Road 13 a portion of the reconstruction costs for the project. Larry Bohrer suggested that he bring to the Council on May 7th two alternatives, minimum City participation assessment and maximum City participation assessment and see how the rates vary. The Council could then give instructions on how to present the improvement at the hearing of May 21 st. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp - to direct Larry Bohrer to prepare the minimum City participation assessment and maximum City participation assessment proposal for reconstruction of County Road 13 to be presented at the May 7th Council meeting for discussion. (Motion passed 5-0). 7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE: A. Request for approval of summer help Park Supervisor, Mike Bouthilet, asked for Council approval of re -hiring Bill Leary at $6 per hour to assist him in the Parks. Mr. Leary would start April 22 and work through September, weather permitting. Money was budgeted for summer part-time park worker to cover this expense. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to approve the hiring of Bill Leary at $6 per hour for work in the Parks Department under the supervision of Mike Bouthilet from April 22 through September, 1996. (Motion passed 5-0). 8. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Ordinance 8133, Excavating and Grading As directed by the City Council, the grading and excavating ordinance has been modified to reflect the recommendations made by the Council and City Attorney. These included: 1) A grading permit shall be issued for moving 50 cubic yards of material., 2) A public hearing is required for the moving of 400 cubic yards of material, and 3) Grading permits which require administrative review may be approved by the City Administrator upon recommendation of the City Planner and City Engineer.