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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2, 1996 7 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. SBA Agreement The Council received the final agreement with SBA for the antenna on the City's water tower. The City Attorney approved its form and content. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 1996 to consider amending the code to include antennas as accessory uses on water towers. If this amendment to the code should fail, the agreement is void. The Council asked the staff to check with the Finance Director if the $10,000 annual fee from SBA to the City for use of the water tower. M/S/P DeLapp/John - to approve the agreement with SBA for placement of an antenna on the Lake Elmo water tower subject to code amendments and based on the favorable recommendation of the City Attorney. (Motion passed 3-0). B. Microphones for Council chamber M/S/P Johnston/John - to table this item until the July 16 Council meeting in order for the Administrator to talk to Mike Bouthilet who has been on vacation. (Motion passed 3-0). C. VFW Ballfield (update) Administrator Kueffner reported she received a letter from the Lake Elmo Jaycees who indicated they were not interested and made no commitment to purchase the VFW ballfield. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:None 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman DeLapp asked what will it take to get someone appointed to the Planning Commission. Administrator Kueffner advised this item will be on the next Council agenda as part of the process to bring the Planning Commission to a full number of commissioners, the staff was asked to look into attendance and education records of current commissioners. 12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Set dates for recodif!cation meetings The Council set a recodification workshop for Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m. at City hall. C. Letter from Metropolitan Council Administrator Kueffner received a call from the Met Council reminding her of a growth options information gathering for elected officials in Minnetonka on July 10, 1996. The Council encourages the City to send representatives to give their views on Metropolitan Regional Growth Issues. B. Memo on Community Survey The Council has discussed a City-wide survey to generate public opinion on many different subjects. Administrator Kueffner provided the Council with a copy of "Community Assessment Technologies" for guidance. An offer has been made to make a presentation on their survey method. The Council will review this information for the July 16 meeting before an invitation is extended. M/S/P Johnston/DeLapp - to adjourn the council meeting at 10:30 p.m. (Motion passed 3-0). ----------------------------- Resolution No. 96-13, Supporting and recommending approval of the Petition of Grant Township, Washington County, for Incorporation Resolution No. 96A4, Concurrent detachment/annexation of 13 acres from Lake Elmo to Oakdale, Rosemary Armstrong