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meeting, the Planning Commission recommended the City delete the proposed sidewalk from the plans along 30th Street from Lisbon Avenue to Lake Elmo Avenue. At its January 29, 1998 meeting, the Village Commission recommended that the sidewalk on 30'h Street not be part of the project at this time. The Commission recommended that the pathway on 30°i Street not be implemented until it is addressed in an overall plan. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 98-7, A Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the 30a' Street Reconstruction as prepared by the City Engineer. (Motion passed 4-0). 7. MAINTENANCE/PARKS/FIRE: A. Fire Departments Annual Election The Fire Department held election of offices on January 23,1998. Elected to two-year terms were: Dick Sachs, Chief Greg Malmquist, Assistant Chief (Station #2) Brad Winkels, Captain Dave Durow, Captain M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to acknowledge and accept the officers elected by the Lake Elmo Fire Department on January 23, 1998 as follows: Dick Sachs, Chief; Greg Malmquist, Assistant Chief (Station #2); Brad Winkels, Captain; and Dave Durow, Captain. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Relief Association's request for Funds The City Administrator received a letter from Brad Winkels, President of the Lake Elmo Firefighter's Relief Association. The letter describes a problem the Relief Association is having with the State Auditor. The Mayor and Administrator attended a meeting with the Relief Association and their accountant on January 27. After listening to the Board members discuss the issue, Administrator Kueffner suggested they hire an attorney to review the series of events that led up to the potential loss of our Fire State Aid. Staff recommended that the City make the required contribution of $,1548.00 so that the State Aid is not further jeopardized. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to approve the payment of $1548.00 as requested by the Lake Elmo Firefighter's Relief Association, and to direct the Mayor and City Administrator to report back to the Council the findings of the legal investigation as expeditiously as possible. (Motion passed 4-0). 8. PLANNING. LAND USE & ZONING: A. Countryside Wood Products (Continued) Planner Terwedo clarified the number of issues the Council raised regarding the proposal for a woodworking shop/office use. Attorney Filla provided a memo dated February 2, 1998 suggesting the Council review the miscellaneous variance requests and determine if the applicant is requesting the minimal variances necessary in order to allow a reasonable development of the property. M/S/P Hunt/John — to approve the variances stated in the City Planner's report of August 20, 1997 with the Findings of Fact, 1-7, with changes determined, conditioned upon the easement filed and accepted by the City. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to direct the staff to prepare a DRAFT resolution with the 12 conditions and direct staff to prepare a site development agreement. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Veterinary Hospital Association (Update) The staff and City Attorney have been researching the City files in order to determine what is presently located on this site versus what is actually allowed. Once this research has been completed, the Planner LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 1998