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4. PUBLIC INOUH2IES/INFORMATIONAL: A. Recognition of Jaycee Family of the Year: Dee Hovland President of the Lake Elmo Jaycees, Randy Wagner, indicated that the Lake Elmo Chapter was ranked fourth in the State and twenty-eighth in the nation. Randy was voted the top Jaycee president in Minnesota. Dee Hovland and sons, Josh and Zach, will be competing for Family of the Year at the National Championship, Niagara Falls, NY. A car wash fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, at the Lake Elmo Chrysler dealership. The Council wished them continued success and good luck in the National competition. B. Traffic problem at entrance of Fields of St. Croix In their April 29"' letter to the Council, residents of the Fields of St. Croix Development, indicated a traffic problem at the entrance of the subdivision. Many drivers are using the right -turn lane at that intersection as a passing lane when another driver is turning left. Most vehicles are traveling at speed in excess of 55 mph when they pass the left -turning driver. They suggested signage to remind drivers that no passing is allowed, and/or increase ticketing of those who do pass unlawfully. Administrator Kueffner had forward this letter to the Washington County Sheriff Dept., who contacted the state patrol who will do extra enforcement in that area. A request was made to Mn/DOT to erect a No Passing sign, The Council asked that MnDOT look into the inconsistent markings (arrows for turn lanes), traffic - calming, speed limits for the entire area along Highway 5 to make the intersection safer at 5 and 17. The Village Commission had pointed out in their report 13 accesses onto Highway 5 Administrator Kueffner will send a letter to the residents of the Fields of St. Croix indicating the Council asked Mn/DOT for greater enforcement, signage, and a traffic calming study on region of Highway 5 up to 96. The residents should contact the City if they have additional suggestions. C. Reschedule June 15th Council meeting M/S/P Siedow/Dunn - Due to the June 15'h Consolidation Special Election, the City Council rescheduled the June 15" City Council meeting to Wednesday, June 16th, 7 p.m. (Motion passed 5-0). D. CSAH17 Rehabilitation Project Administrator Kueffner provided the November 17, 1998 workshop minutes where the Council and residents recommended NO separated bike path. In the workshop minutes, City Engineer Tom Prew asked that the small stretch by the intersection of 43rd Street and 39°1 Street be looked at for possible solid yellow lines for NO Passing. Council member DeLapp indicated the Council did not decide if the shoulder should be 4' or 8' wide and asked we invite Washington County Public works for clarification of plan. Council member Dunn wanted to ask the County about the status of the parkway into the Regional Park Reserve. The Council asked for a clarification of future plans for CSAH17 by Don Wisniewski, Director of Washington County Public Works, at the June 1 City Council meeting. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Resolution Designating Polling Places for June 15 Special Election M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to adopt Resolution No. 99-31, A Resolution designating Polling Places for June 15, 1999 Special Election. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 18, 1999