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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1996 2 2. MINUTES: November 7, 1996 M/S/P Hunt/Johnston -to approve the November 7, 1996 City Council minutes as amended. (Motion passed 3-0-2Abstain:DeLapp; Conlin) 3. CLAIMS M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to approve the November 19, 1996 Claims #5311 through #5373 as presented. (Motion passed 5-0). , 4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL A. Bill Longbehn - Time requested to address the Council and cable viewers because of cable failure on election night Bill Longbehn extended his support to Council members John, Conlin on their new terms and thanked the staff for answering all his questions. He thanked the voters for getting involved and trying to get what they want. With the selection of City Council member Susan Dunn, the Council should put their differences aside and work together to shape the future of Lake Elmo. Longbehn felt Dunn's voice was heard, saying keep Lake Elmo rural, slow growth, careful planning, restore financial responsibility. People don't want to see any more sewer along 1-94 than the 160 acres proposed. People want to see the implementation of the Mn Design Team recommendations. B. Request form Lake Elmo Jaycees to Speak There was no one from the Lake Elmo Jaycees in attendance. Mayor John explained that Mary Schwartz, Lake Elmo Jaycees, asked if the City Council would attend a photo shoot, Saturday morning, with their new "Welcome to Lake Elmo" sign located on the south side of Highway 5. This sign was a recommendation of the Mn Design Team. Mayor John will find out what time Saturday morning and a notice will be sent out. C. League of Minnesota CitieslRequest for Right -of -Way Funds Mayor John received a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities requesting an additional contribution of $469.00 for right-of-way funds to protect the City right-of-ways. M/S Hunt/DeLapp - to approve the City's contribution of $469.00 to the League of MN Cities Right -of -Way Committee. Several council members questioned if this is the same group that originally requested a contribution. M/S/P Johnstor✓Hunt - to postpone the motion until there is more information and expenditures are available and ask a League'representative, if available, to attend the next Council meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). 5. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Water Agreement with Oakdale for Section 33 The Council received a signed water agreement with the City of Oakdale to furnish and deliver service to the SE 1/4 of Section 33. Attorney Filla pointed out in regard to Cic.) Penalty, the City cannot fine their residents under a contract. The City would have to adopt some legislation for the basis of law enforcement.