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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 5 Mayor John shared the traffic concern and felt erecting traffic lights on Highway 36 would cause traffic interruptions. The City needs a definite statement as to what the church is planning to do. When asked if the applicants were amenable to postponing this Item until the December 17th meeting when there would be a full Council and they could have time to review their options.(A partial rezoning just for the church or providing 50% open space), they agreed. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin - to postpone the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Lakewood Evangelical Free Church until the December 17,1996 City Council meeting. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to postpone the request of Lakewood Evangelical Free Church for a rezoning. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Street Lights - Letter from Ed Stevens Ed Stevens asked that this Item be deleted until he receives more information. The City Planner suggested that the Council refer the City's lighting standards to the Planning Commission for study for a possible recommendation for change, if warranted, for the Council's second meeting in February, 1997. M/S/P Johsnton/Conlin - to direct the Planning Commission to review the City's lighting standards and report back to the Council for its second meeting in February, 1997. (Motion passed 4-0). D. Trail Permit from MN/DOT for Snowmobile Fences in MN/DOT Right-of-way. (Item moved to 4B) E. Manning Avenue Corridor Study Mayor John provided a copy of the letter he received from Donald Wisniewski, Director of Public Works, County Engineer, regarding their 2015 Transportation Plan which identifies corridors that may require study for possible additional roadway improvements; such as, the area between the intersection of Trunk Highway 5/Manning Avenue and Trunk Highway 36/Manning Avenue. Washington County is beginning the Manning Avenue corridor study and asked the City to select a person to represent the City at these public meetings. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to designate Mayor John to be Lake Elmo's representative, with a PZ member being his backup, to attend the meetings on the Manning Avenue Corridor Study. (Motion passed 4-0). 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Agreement with American Flagpole (Knowlans) to terminate non -conforming use. Attorney Filla drafted an Agreement to Terminate Non -Conforming Use for American Flag Pole. Mrs. Knowlan has orally approved this agreement, but the City has not received a signed agreement as of this date M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin - to approve the Agreement to Terminate a Non -Conforming Use between the City of Lake Elmo and Karen U., Knowlan (American Flag Pole) subject to receipt of a copy signed by the property owner on or before December 17, 1996. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Purchase Agreement for VFW Ballfield The Council received a letter from the City Attorney, dated November 22,1996, reviewing the contract for the VFW Ballfield and the appraisal done on the property. The Council had addressed the issue of the assessed value of the property versus its appraised value and concluded that the difference could be justified because of the improvements done to the site. Quotes for surveying the property will be received by end of the month. Attorney Filla pointed out we need to find out where the fence is located. 5