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considered trespassing and could result in revocation of their license. Obstructing the right-of-way would be considered a public nuisance unless it is an emergency landing. A letter should be sent notifying the hot air balloon company of this violation. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: B. Workshop with Tautges and Redpath on Fiscal Disparities Administrator Kueffner reported the audit report is done and informed the Finance Director, who has been on vacation, to invite Tautges to a workshop about Tax Increment Financing and Fiscal Disparities. C. Relief Association Fire Chief Dick Sachs had indicated that Brad Winkel would attend the September 1 Council meeting with a report from the Relief Association. E. Environmental Commission Administrator Kueffher will provide a draft of an ordinance establishing the Environmental Commission. J. Bike Safety on Manning/TH5 Councilor DeLapp will contact Sandy Cullen, Washington County, with the Council concerns and possible resolution of widening the road 3 feet. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John reported at Huff N Puff Days the team consisting of Council, members of the Planning Commission, Maintenance Staff and Fire Department lost to the Lake Elmo Business Association by one run because the game was arbitrarily shortened when they were about to surpass the opposition. Councilor Dunn received two calls on changing the speed sign on Highway 17 and 5 by the Lake Elmo Elementary School and requesting construction of a crosswalk and speed control on Highway 5. Lake Elmo Hardwood Lumber celebrated 50 years of service in the City and asked a resolution in recognition be prepared. Councilor Hunt will be working on establishing a meeting of the Building Group in the next week or two. Based on the concern of health, safety, and welfare of the Council, Councilor Johnston asked if there was money to purchase replacement chairs for the Council chambers. Councilor DeLapp volunteered to help with the chair selection. Administrator Kueffner will write a memo on the upgrade for City Hall. Councilor DeLapp received a call requesting stop signs or signals at the intersection on Highway 5 and Highway 17 12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A, Appointment to the Lake Elmo/Baytown Consolidation Steering Committee Administrator Kueffner reported Jeff Berg and Tom Armstrong have agreed to serve on the Lake Elmo/Baytown Consolidation Steering Committee. M/S/P Johnston/Dunn — to appoint Jeff Berg and Tom Armstrong, as the Lake Elmo Planning Representatives, to the Lake Elmo/Baytown Consolidation Steering Committee and Administrator Kueffner will solicit two residents at large. (Motion passed 5-0). B. VBWD Vacancy M/S/P Hunt/Dunn — to direct the Administrator to send a letter to Washington County endorsing the appointment of Steve Foley to fill the vacancy on the Valley Branch Watershed District. (Motion passed 5- 0). The Council adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m. ------------------- Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1998 6