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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1996 5 M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to direct Fire Chief Dick Sachs to proceed with preparing plans and specs for a new pumper and present those to MAC and the City Council. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Air Compressor for Maintenance Department Dan Olinger provided background on the portable air compressor, a copy of the contract and specs from the MnDOT bid, copy of the estimate for the replacement of the old engine and a copy of the March 4,1986 Council minutes regarding the purchase of the present unit. At the time the unit broke down, it was being used by 3M Tartan Park. The City shares equipment with them on an occasional basis as has been recommended by MAC. Tartan Park has offered to contribute $3,275.60 which is half of the estimate to replace the engine in the old unit. The MAC has recommended the Council approve the purchase of an Air Compressor by the Maintenance Department. M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to approve the purchase of a trailer mounted 56 horse power, 175 CFM Ingersoll Rand Compressor for a total price of $11,267.53 (including sales tax) with 3M paying $3,275.60 and the City paying $7,991.93 based on a favorable recommendation of the MAC and this item has been on the CIP since 1986. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Hunt/John - to direct the Administrator to send a letter to 3M Tartan Park thanking them for their contribution toward the new air compressor and appreciate their willingness to continue to share equipment in the future. (Motion passed 4-0). D. Playground Borders for Kleis and Pebble Parks At the October 8th meeting, the Parks Commission recommended purchasing the plastic timbers versus t green wood timbers for these specific reasons: 1) twice the life as the green wood timbers; 2) safer and more durable (no splintering); 3) made from recycled polyethylene material (consumer plastics); 4) easier and less time consuming to install and 5) cost for the plastic timbers would be $2,340,00. M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to purchase the plastic timbers for Kleis and Pebble Parks based on the findings 1 through 5 by the Parks Commission. (Motion passed 4-0). E. Ski Trail Grooming Agreement with Washington County The City received a Ski Trail Grooming Agreement for 1996-1997 from David M.McKenzy, Washington County Public Works which is essentially unchanged for the previous years documentation. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - to approve the 1996-1997 Ski Trail Grooming Agreement with Washington County as presented. (Motion passed 4-6). i 8. PLANNING/ LAND USE & ZONING: A. Ordinance amending Height of Accessory Structures: Postpone until November 7, 1996 B. Ordinance amending Size of Accessory Structures: Postpone until November 7, 1996 M/S/P Hunt/ Johnston - to continue Items 8A &B until the November 7, 1996 council meeting. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Mike Downs - Agreement to Terminate Non -conforming Use Confession of Judgment As directed by the City Council, the staff met with Mike Downs regarding the issue of his existing garage. Mr. Downs has agreed to remove the existing garage and construct an attached garage to his home. Due to financial reasons, Mr. Downs would like a period of time to demolish his garage.