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great deal of interest in creating a trail through Baytown, into Lake Elmo and up to Sunfish Park, returning cast to Baytown and back down to the small piece of Baytown which lies along the St. Croix. This will be a project that requires active planning following consolidation. On February 26, he attended the discussion on Minnesota Transportation Policy at the Landmark Center. Council member Dunn brought up the following: With the mild winter, what was the cost savings to the City? Request that the County re-establish a crosswalk between Lake Elmo Post Office and the Lake Elmo Inn. (CR17). The parking issue is ever present in the Old Village. Reference: Tax Strategies from a Strong Minnesota, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, January 1998. Awareness to recent property tax developments such as permanent lowering of the tax rates for businesses. Fiscal disparity and the implications to the City of Lake Elmo. Suggested a workshop to understand these issues and how they apply to our City. The Pilots Association, in conjunction with the pilots and M.A.C., have voluntarily chosen to adopt a Noise Abatement Plan at the Lake Elmo Airport. A noise abatement plan is a voluntary program that is in effect once it has been adopted by'the Pilots Association and members of the airport community, at the recommendation of the M.A.C. It generally discourages loud aircraft to the best of its ability and limits the hours that aircraft are allowed to fly or practice maneuvers. If all goes according to plan, the program shall be in effect by June 1,1998. The next Lake Elmo Airport Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, at Oakland Jr. H.S. M/S/P Dunn/Hunt—to recommend to staff to work with West Lakeland and Baytown on the Noise Abatement Plan at the Lake Elmo Airport. (Motion passed 5-0). Administrator Kueffher suggested inviting Tautges and Redpath to talk to the City on Fiscal Disparities at a special workshop. M/S/P John/Dunn — to invite Tautges and Redpath to hold a special workshop on Fiscal Disparities with dated determined by the staff. (Motion passed 5-0). Council member Hunt reported on the February 18" meeting of the Municipal Board. The Board's preliminary decision would give Oak Park Heights the commercial section of the 240-acre parcel that includes a 90-acre strip along Highway 5 and north of 55'" Street North. Lake Elmo would acquire the rest of the parcel when the Municipal Board meets on April P. The Board decided that Oak Park Heights, which offers municipal sewer and water could better serve the parcel's commercial area. The remainder of the parcel would be better suited in Lake Elmo, which doesn't have municipal sewer and water. Council member Johnston attended the February 18'h meeting on General Government: Subdivision of Taxes, Finance and Elections, of the Consolidation Task Force, still has to decide on name, election, and governing body structure. Johnston indicated Lake Elmo needs more representation. M/S/P Hunt/Dunn — to close the City Council meeting at 11:00 p.m. and hold an Executive Session to discuss Burgess Litigation. (Motion passed 5-0). ----------------- ----------- Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk Resolution No. 98-14 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans for 30°i Street Ordinance No. 9725 Amending Parking Regulations by adding planting requirements LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 2, 1998 8