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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNL MINUTES APRIL 6, 1999 <br />D. Resignation from Parks Commission: Judy Blackford <br />Judy Blackford has submitted a letter of resignation from the Parks Commission. The Council commended <br />Judy for serving the City well and the City will miss her dedication to this commission. <br />M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to accept the resignation of Judy Blackford from the Parks Commission and direct <br />staff to send Judy a letter of appreciation; and to advertise the vacancy in the City Newsletter. (Motion <br />passed 5-0). <br />6. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: <br />A. Request to construct garage closer to front property line than house: 11415 30°i Street, Wahlstrom <br />Eric Wahlstrom is requesting approval to construct a garage closer to the propertyline than the house at <br />11415 30" Street. According to the Lake Elmo City Code, Section 300,13, Subd. 3J. Accessory structures <br />located on lake or stream frontage lots may be located between the public road and the principal structure <br />provided that the physical conditions of the lot require such a location and a Council resolution is issued. At <br />its February 2, 1999 meeting, the Council postponed consideration of the request until the applicant can <br />show on a sketch where the neighbors residences are located, contact neighbors for letters of support, and <br />state what physical conditions exist on the property to dictate this garage placement. At the April 6°i <br />meeting, Mr. Wahlstrom provided a site plan and a letter with signatures of neighbors approving his <br />request. <br />Council member Dunn alerted Mr. Wahlstrom that in the past there has been flooding from Legion Pond <br />and the Pond has no outlot and is not on the 509 Plan. <br />M/S/P Siedow/Armstrong — to direct the staff to draft a resolution for the April 20`h Council agenda, <br />allowing construction of a garage closer to the front propertyline than house for Eric Wahlstrom at 11415 <br />30"' Street. (Motion passed 5-0). <br />B. Painting of Maintenance/Fire Dept. Building <br />Since there was no rush to get the painting done, and the City will be using this building for a few more <br />years, the Council asked the staff to come back with a better money allocation and prioritization of needed <br />work, such as, updated heating system with air exchange, lighting system and painting of building. <br />C. Street Sweeper Replacement <br />Dan Olinger, Maintenance Foreman, requested purchasing a 1999 Elgin Sweeper per the State specification <br />plus the options requested for a cost of approximately $97,000 less trade of the old unit plus sales tax. At <br />its March 22 meeting, the MAC reviewed the state specifications and options Dan would like to see added. <br />MAC recommended approval of the purchase of the 1999 Elgin Sweeper. Dan Olinger explained there is <br />$131, 802 in the Maintenance Dept. CIP, which can be modified by moving the money for the dump truck <br />shown for purchase in 1999 out to the year 2000. <br />M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow — to approve the purchase of a 1999 Elgin Sweeper at a cost of approximately <br />$97,000 less trade of the old unit plus sales tax as proposed by Dan Olinger, based on favorable staff <br />review and recommendation of MAC. (Motion passed 5-0). <br />D. Skyhawks Presentation — Sports Program for Kids <br />Skyhawks representative, Chris Simonson, explained they organize and run sport (baseball, softball, <br />basketball, soccer, and golf) camps for youth in cooperation with Park & Rec. Departments and other <br />community organizations that may be available. The company supplies coaching staff, ball equipment, and <br />curriculum for the camps. The proceeds, above operating costs, are divided with the hosting organization to <br />reinvest back into the community. Parks Supervisor, Mike Bouthilet, suggested three camps for 1999 using <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 6, 1999 <br />