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3. CLAIMS M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp - to approve the April 15, 1997 claims #5778 through #5841 as amended (Strike "annual" from claim #5778). 4. A. Tree City USA:Arbor Day Proclamation and Activities Jonathan Stiegler, representing DNR and the National Arbor Day Foundation, congratulated the City who has been active in preserving and planting trees in the City and presented the Tree City USA award to the City of Lake Elmo. Mayor John accepted the plaque, Arbor Day sign and flag, recognizing the hard work of Mike Bouthilet, Parks Supervisor, and former Councilor Dick Johnson, who were instrumental in starting this program and countless volunteers who have been involved with the city in planting trees. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION:Mayor John Proclaimed: WHEREAS, Lake Elmo has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree -planting ways, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wyn John, Mayor of the City of lake Elmo, do hereby proclaim April 25, 1997 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Lake Elmo, and I urge all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and to support our city's community forestry program. Mike Bouthilet, Parks Supervisor, reported Arbor Day, April 25th, will be celebrated by planting trees at the VFW park with three classes of students from Lake Elmo Elementary School. Mayor John and Mike Bouthilet will be there to participate in the tree planting demonstrations and distribute free seedlings, B. On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License:River Valley Catering, 3712 Layton Avenue N. Jon Place, River Valley Catering, has purchased the Lake Elmo VFW Banquet Hall and plans to offer food and beverage service operation open to the public. Operating hours of business: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturdays and closed on Sundays. The question raised was if this proposal is for catering use is considered a "restaurant" as defined per City code. If this use is considered a restaurant, Mr. Place is eligible for an On -Sale Liquor License. The Council requested the applicant submit more information supporting his use as a restaurant as defined according to the City code. M/S/P Hunt/Dunn -to direct staff to provide Jon Place the requirements for obtaining an on -sale intoxicating liquor license and request the staff to work with Mr. Place to put together information on his proposal in accordance with the City regulations. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to postpone this item until the May 6,1997 City Council meeting, (Motion passed 5-0). C. Clean-up Day The Council has designated May loth, 8 a.m.-Noon, for Clean -Up Days which will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. A quote has been obtained from Vasko Rubbish Removal and their prices are the same as last year. The City will be credited $15 per ton for heavy metals. A quotation was received for tires and appliances because these are specialty items and are not included in Vasko's bid. A copy of last year's newsletter was provided which outline the charges to the residents. M/S/P Hunt/Dunn - to accept the quotation from Vasko Rubbish Removal for the City's 1997 clean-up day, per quote April 11,1997. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Hunt/Dunn - to accept the quotation from Arcon for appliance pick up for the City's 1997 clean-up day per quotation dated March 27, 1997. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 15, 1997 2