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11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John prepared a list for consideration of future subjects for the monthly cable program. Councilor Conlin provided a copy of a memo from her to Sally Evert regarding not supporting legislation that would disband the Metropolitan Council. She believes the concept of having a regional planning body is on the right track but it should consist of elected members. Councilor DeLapp met with State Senators Gary Laidig, Len Price and Jane Krenz, Joyce Corruthers, the new co-chairs of the legislative advisory board for the Minnesota -Wisconsin Boundary Commission. Regarding a questionnaire that was put out by the Boundary Commission, a significant majority of those 100 surveyed indicated that they see their quality of life deteriorating seriously over the last 10 years. The #1 issue was the population increase. Councilor Dunn had calls voicing concern over losing Residential Estates areas and would like to have that as an option to the Open Space Ordinance. 12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Lake Elmo Clean -Up Day The City has reserved, free of charge, the Washington County Fairgrounds for Lake Elmo's Annual Clean -Up Days. This event is scheduled for May 10th subject to Council approval. A copy of the charges for clean-up days was enclosed. Dan Olinger and the City Administrator are working with Vasko as well as the appliance and tire recyclers. When the costs are received, a recommendation on rates will be submitted. WS/P DeLapp/Dunn - to approve May 10, 1997 as Lake Elmo Clean -Up Day at the Washington County Fairgrounds. (Motion passed 5-0). B. League Conference The League of Minnesota 1997 Annual Conference will be held on June 10-13,1997 in St. Cloud. The Council was asked to let the City Administrator know if they plan on attending. The Council adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 1,1997