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C. Request for Interview from Compass Development The Mayor and City Administrator both received a letter from COMPASS requesting up to a 45 minute interview regarding an organized campaign to promote the proposed St. Croix Valley Sports Complex. Council member Dunn asked what percentage goes to the fundraiser and didn't feel it was appropriate for the City to use their funds. Mayor John will be meeting with Mr. Robert Ballintine, Principal & Managing Association of COMPASS. D. Closeout status of VBWD Project Councilor DeLapp asked about items not complete with regard to the VBWD Project. What is the status of the installation of pipe through Olson Lakes Estates into Manhole 49 on Lake Jane Trail, the landscaping in the park, silt fencing, and compensation for damage done by this project to private property. Residents were asked to call City Hall or Steve DeLapp with specifics. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to direct Tom Prew to contact Randy Peterson, Barr Engineering, to check on the status on the clean-up of the VBWD pipeline construction project and inform him of any additional concerns. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Ordinance adopting annexation:Bob Engstrom M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp - to adopt Ordinance No. 9705, An Ordinance extending the corporate limits of the City of Lake Elmo to include certain unincorporated territory abutting the City limits not exceeding sixty (60) acres upon petition for annexation from all of the property owners thereof (Glen R. Houle and Colleen E.F.Houle and Robert E. Engstrom) pursuant to Minnesota Statute 414.033 Subd. 2.(3). (Motion passed 4- 1:Conlin: For reasons stated prior,) 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John reported the first edition of Lake Elmo Diary is now appearing on Cable Channel 16. He, Council members Dunn and DeLapp attended the public informational meeting on Manning Avenue Alternatives. Councilor Conlin reported that she, Councilor Dunn and DeLapp, Mayor John attended the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner. Councilor DeLapp and Parks Commissioner, Judy Blackford, participated in the tree planting at Heights Park. He and City Planner Terwedo will be attending a meeting on clustering at the Met. Co. on May 10. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Administrative Policy 97-2 Advertisement in City Newsletter Administrator Kueffner prepared Administrative Policy 97-2 for Council consideration based on the Council's desire to allow advertising in the City Newsletter to help offset its cost, but wanted to see a policy setting forth guidelines The Council suggested the following: ADD: 2.1 Commercial or Professional service, 2.6 Advertising to promote action taken by the City of Lake Elmo Advertisements should be prepaid. CHANGE: Cost per month: 1/8 page: $70, $60, $50, $40 M/S/P Hunt/John — to adopt Administrative Policy 97-2, as amended, Regulation of Advertisements in the City Newsletter. (Motion passed 4-1:Dunn: Would like to go back to the basic one -page newsletter hitting the high points. This is a waste of time and money). The Council adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 1997