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County road 15 until a workshop can be held between the Council, Washington County Public Works and MnDOT to discuss how Lake Elmo can handle the increased traffic through different routes. (Motion passed 3-1:John: the reason for a signal light at this intersection is based on health, safety and welfare.) D. Update on Landscape efforts on Jamaca and Highway 5: Gary Perrault At the April 1,1997 Council Meeting, Gary Perrault, along with a Beaut Crest resident informed the Council that the neighborhood of "Beaut Crest" will be planting approximately 300 trees as a visual barrier and habitat development on Highway 5. Perrault told the Council that there are funds available from MnDOT for plantings along highways. The Council directed Parks Supervisor, Mike Bouthilet, to work with the Beaut Crest neighborhood organization to develop a landscape plan along Highway 5 and to discuss with the City Planner long term aspect of the project. Gary Perrault and Lynn Yoch, neighborhood coorrdinator, gave an update on the multiple phase landscape projects for Jamaca and Highway 5. Bob Slater, MnDOT, prepared a draft design for Phase I. Volunteers, residents, and White Bear Lake Boy Scouts will plant about 65 trees on May 2, 9 a.m. The planting rain date is May 9. The Council recognized the landscape efforts of Mr. Perrault and Lynn Yoch, who will keep the City staff informed on their progress. E. Resignation of Rita Conlin from City Council On February 2, 1998, the City received a copy of a letter sent to Mayor John from Rita Conlin, submitting her resignation from the Council effective upon receipt. Rita indicated in her letter that it has been her privilege to work with the Council, the Planning Commission and the City Staff for over eleven years. Mayor John indicated he felt a great sadness due to Conlin's resignation, but recognized 11 years is a long time to devote to a community. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution 98-5 declaring that a vacancy exists on the City Council with the resignation of Rita Conlin and to direct the staff to send a letter with the Council's regrets with her decision in resigning from the City Council and send their grateful thanks for her eleven years of service to the City. (Motion passed 4-0). Rosemary Armstrong and Karen Johnston both expressed an interest in running for the vacant Council seat. The replacement member will serve until the end of the year, and then will need to be voted on for a two- year term in the November election. M/S/P Hunt/Dunn — to hold a special Council meeting on Monday, February 9", 6 p.m., to interview the applicants, Rosemary Armstrong and Karen Johnston, for the vacated Council seat as a result of the resignation of Rita Conlin. (Motion passed 4-0). F. Environmental Initiative Award Nomination The City received a letter form Curtis Sparks, North American Wetland Engineering, asking the City to join him in nominating the Robert Engstrom Companies for the 1998 Environmental Initiative Award. These awards, sponsored by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI) are intended to highlight the programs, organizations and projects doing the most to improve Minnesota's environment. Mr. Sparks felt The Fields of St. Croix is clearly "setting the standard" for open space development in Minnesota. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to request Mayor John and Councilor DeLapp, prepare preliminary information for nomination of Robert Engstrom Companies for the 1998 Environmental Initiative Awards with the packet prepared by the Mayor and Councilor DeLapp be reviewed and edited by the staff with a deadline date of February 27"'. (Motion passed 4-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 1998