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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-85 CCMLAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Morgan at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Present: Armstrong, Christ, Dunn, Mazzara, Administrator Klaers, Engineer Bohrer. 1. Agenda M/S/P Dunn/Mazzara - To approve the agenda as amended: Add 4B - Letter from Charles Dayton regarding Sunfish Lake. (Motion carried 5-0) 2. Minutes M/S/P Mazzara/Dunn - To approve the minutes of the December 18, 1984 City Council meeting as written. (Motion carried 5-0) 3. Claims M/S/P Mazzara/Dunn - To approve claims 85633 thru 85699 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) 4. Public Inquiries A. Letter from lR-:Lehard and Veronica Durand The Council reviewed a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Durand's attorney (Edward S. Simonet, Jr. ) in which he states that Roscoe Collopy (the original owner of the property in question) registered the entire tract, and by deed to Lewerer dated August 5, 1946, conveyed the parcel the two rod strip was contained in, but excepted this out to be dedicated for highway purposes for the public. Since the two rod strip was reserved, it remained in Collopy's estate. This was not on the tax rolls and evidently was dropped after the 1946 conveyance. An action would be necessary in the probate court as to Collopy's estate. l Possibly an additional registration proceeding would be necessary. Mr. Simonet suggested that the Durand's ask the City of Lake Elmo to purchase this two rod strip, and in turn sell it to the Durand's for access to their landlocked property. The Administrator discussed this option with the City Attorney. The Attorney stated that the City cannot purchase tax forfeited land, and then resell it. Mr. and Mrs. Durand then requested that before they spend a great deal of money in the courts (establishing ownership of the 33 foot strip of land in question) the Council give an indication as to whether or not they would grant a road frontage variance so that a home can be constructed on this now landlocked piece of property. Reference was made to the Steindorf application for a road frontage variance, which was similar to the Durand situation. Mr. Steindorf was allowed access to his property, but was denied a lot split. Mazzara stated that he did not feel the City is in a position to make a determination as to whether or not the lot is buildable until the ownership of the 33 foot parcel of property has been decided. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 2 Morgan pointed out that a precedent has been set (the Steindorf case), but the best the Council can do at this point is to indicate to the Durand's that since a precedent has been set, the Council would be hard-pressed to act differently in this case. B. Letter from Charles Dayton regarding Sunfish Lake property owners. The Council reviewed a letter dated January 3, 1985 from Charles K. Dayton, an attorney representing the Sunfish Lake Homeowners. Mr. Dayton proposes in this letter that representatives from each of the interested parties meet on a designated day to attempt to negotiate an agreement to establish a specific level of Sunfish Lake which would control, from the present time until such time as some long term solutions have been implemented, for regulating the waters on the Tri-Lakes and Sunfish Lake. Morgan stated Jim Weyer, from the Tri-Lakes Area, has volunteered to serve on this committee. He has been involved with the Lake Jane Association and feels he would be a good spokesman for that group. Morgan volunteered to serve as the City Council's representative, and / offered the City Council chambers as a meeting place for this group. \_ Consensus of the Council is that we have to find a place to divert the water this spring. We cannot allow Lake Jane to go up an higher than it did last year; we also cannot allow Sunfish Lake to continue to rise - whether it is associated with the pumping or not - is beyond the point right now. C. Dean Johnston, 8200 Hill Trail regarding the land abuse on Lakes Olson and DeMontreville. Mr. Johnston registered his concerns about the use of the highways (in particular Hill Trail and 50th Street) for access to the Lakes. In several places, the shoulders of the road have been worn thru to the bare ground. Also, the three -wheel traffic has been excessive - the sixty feet on the end of his lot has been used for jumping ramps, and the plants and vegetation on his lot have suffered great damage. The Council will review the City Ordinance to make sure that the same rules that apply to snowmobiles apply to other recreational vehicles. Also, the Council would like the deputy to come in and talk about the problem, and how the problem is being handled. It should also be noted in the City 'Newsletter that the City Ordinance will be enforced. The Council will also look at the feasibility of putting up a cable fence (in the spring) to prevent the traffic from accessing the lake at this point. 5. City Engineer's Report A. MSA Discussion The Council reviewed the letter dated January 4, 1985 from the City Engineer regarding MSA System Additions and the 1985 MSA Project. Lake Elmo currently has approximately $214,300 available in its MSA Construction account. Although the City's 10-year plan does not show a construction project planned for 1985, with this substantial amount available for construction, the City staff recommends that this timetable be moved up. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 3 M/S/P Morgan/Armstrong - To accept the Engineer's recommendation that he proceed with field surveys, preliminary design, and cost estimates for the improvement of Lower 33rd Street from Klondike Avenue to CSAH 17 necessary to prepare a feasibility report on the project. (Motion carried 5-0) Regarding the undesignated MSA mileage, the City currently can assign up to 0.78 miles of State Aid streets. The City should always try to assign its maximum mileage because then it will receive its maximum maintenance and construction allotments. Comment was solicited from the public as to possible MSA designations. The only public comment received was from three property owners who supported the MSA designation of Kimbro Avenue and 43rd Street, even though they realized that the streets would not be improved until about 1995• Designating this segment would advance the City's goal of eventually paving all of the existing gravel roads. However, the City is presently 0.09 miles short for desigating this segment. With Teal Pass construction in County Road 19B could designate Street by 1987. Estates 3rd Addition contemplating 0.40 miles of street 1985, and Washington County contemplating 1.0 miles of construction in 1986, it is estimated tht the City 43rd Street and Kimbro Avenue as a Municipal State Aid M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To accept the Engineer's recommendation that 36th Street and Layton Avenue from Laverne Avenue to TH 5 (0.24 miles) be designated as a Municipal State Aid Street, and to instruct the Engineer to prepare the necessary documents to proceed with this designation. (Motion carried 5-0) B. Other The Engineer reviewed his concerns over the subdivision that took place in the Lanes DeMontreville area, without benefit of City approval. A Stephen Grabski who owned Lots 610 thru 620 and Lots 519 thru 527 (and who is included in the 201 Program) has sold Lots 612 thru 615 and 524 thru 527, along with the existing house to a James Marcio. Mr. Grabski sold Lots 610 and 611 to a Mr. Wackerfuss and retained Lots 616 thru 620 and 529 thru 523 for himself. The Engineer further advised the Council that what Mr. Grabski did was in violation of the City Code (Section 301.090B) which states: Contiguous Parcels: If in a group of two or more contiguous lots or parcels of land owned or controlled by the same person, any individual lot or parcel does not meet the full width or area requirements of this Ordinance, such individual lot or parcel cannot be considered as a separate parcel of land for purposes of sale or development, but must be combined with adjacent lots or parcels under the same ownership so that the combination of lots or parcels will equal one or more parcels of land each meeting the full lot width and area requirements of this Ordinance; and City Code (Section 301.090F) which states: No yard or lot shall be reduced in area or dimension so as to make it less than the minimum required by this Ordinance, and if the existing yard or lot is less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. No required yard or lot currently used for a building or dwelling group shall be used to satisfy minimum lot area requirements for any other building. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 4 What Mr. Grabski essentially did was to make three nonconforming lots out of one non -conforming lot; and also sold the only acceptable site for a drainfield (Lots 610 and 611) that had been planned for Lots 612 thru 615 and Lots 5211 thru 527 where a house now exists and is to be included in the 201 Program. What this means is that our 201 Program will probably have to buy back Lots 610 and 611 to get enough land to solve the septic system problem. The County Recorder's office used to be aware that whenever they got a property transfer to record, and it was less than the City's required acreage, they would notify the City and we would tell them whether or not they could accept it. Somehow that practice has been discontinued. Bohrer suggested that we get together with the Recorder's office and find out how we can get back to working together. They are not responsible for enforcing our ordinances, but generally they should be aware of it so we are working together. The City Attorney has recommended that the City file suit to have this land sale recinded. The owner can then come back and go though the simple lot subdivision process, which should have been done, to see if any subdivision is appropriate. M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To commence legal action to have this land sale recinded. (Motion carried 5-0) 6. City Council Reports (None) 7. Annual Organizational Meeting A. Election of Acting Mayor M/S/P Armstrong/Christ - To appoint Council member Bruce Dunn as Acting Mayor during the absence of Mayor Morgan. (Motion carried 4-0-1 <Dunn>) B. Appointment of financial institutions as the City's official depositories. M/S/P Christ/Dunn - To appoint the State Bank of Lake Elmo, Washington Federal, Oak Park Heights, American National of St. Paul, Offerman and Company, Inc., and Juran & Moody Company, Inc., as the City of Lake Elmo's official depositories. (Motion carried 4-0-1 <Mazzara - employee of State Bank of Lake Elmo>) C. Designation of Legal Newspaper M/S/P Dunn/Mazzara - To designate the Washington County Review as the Lake Elmo official newspaper. (Motion carried 5-0) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 5 D. Appointment of City Consultants 1. Appointment of City Engineer M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To appoint Larry Bohrer of TKDA as Lake Elmo's City Engineer. (Motion carried 5-0) 2. Appointment of City Planner M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To appoint Rob Chelseth as Lake Elmo's City Planner. (Motion carried 5-0) 3. Apointment of City Attorney M/S/P Dunn/Christ - To table appointment of a City Attorney for 1985 and advertise for this position, following the guidelines that will be prepared by the City Administrator and approved by the City Council, and to allow Ray Marshall of Lawson, Raleigh and Marshall to act as City Attorney until a decision has been made. (Motion carried 5-0) Morgan stated he would like to see a job description written for all of our City Consultants. For the City Attorney, he would like to see the job separated into two sections - one for the criminal cases and one for the civil matters (development questions). He would like to see the job divided and to advertise for both parts of the job. Therefore, we have to define these parts specifically before we can go out for bids. Dunn presented a general guide which outlined the criminal aspect versus the civil work of the City Attorney. This outline is as follows: Criminal Work: Traffic and all criminal prosecutions as required by ordinance or state statute. Bid based on researching past two years average. Extra hourly for appeals is ok. Bidder to specify individual from law firm who will represent City of Lake Elmo. Bid as a fixed rate per year Not required to attend all Council meetings. Civil Work: All other legal work as assigned by Administrator. Hourly rate to include mileage, copying and mailing. Bidder to specify individual from law firm who will represent City of Lake Elmo. Not required to attend all Countil meetings. Morgan feels that the attorney that works for the City, and answers questions on development matters concerning other legal opinions concerning development in the City should not have any financial interest in the City. This may be too restrictive, but has always been a concern - the possible conflict of interest. Financial interest in the City would be defined as having development property LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 6 or business property that would benefit from development in the City (excluding personal property); or that if the attorney does have a financial interest within the City, it should be stated up -front. The Administrator stated he has talked with a number of the surrounding communities and, there does not appear to be any job descriptions for the City Attorney position. The Administrator was instructed to prepare a job description for the City Attorney, separating the criminal work from the cival work and present this to the City Council at its 1-22-85 meeting. Sanday Nazarian, 5450 Highlands Trail North asked for specific reasons why the present City Attorney was not being reappointed at this time% Dunn feels there is a conflict of interest, and this was proven in the Hutchinson case. Morgan stated he would prefer not to discuss in public the proficiency of our present attorney. He has no concerns about his ability to serve the City, but has stated ever since being elected to the City Council that there is a potential for a conflict of interest. We may end up with the same City Attorney, but would like to open up for bids to see what other opportunities are available. E. Appointment of Council Committees Morgan questioned the necessity of these committees (Capital Improvement and Comparable Worth/Personnel). He suggested the Council as a whole (which would mean a few extra hours a month) participate in �.- these discussions and decisions. There was no objection from the Council on this proposal. F. Appointment of City Representatives to Community Education Advisory Boards The Administrator pointed out that the representative to School District 622, Geri Swenson, has moved out of state, and the representative to School District 834, Christine Moe, has a conflict and would be unable to attend many of the meetings. Consensus of the Council is to solicit volunteers for these two advisory boards thru notice in the City Newsletter. G. Appointments to City Commissions 1. Planning Commission Howard Michels, Bob Dreher and Vicki Gifford have requested reappointment to the Planning Commission. Vicki Gifford has also asked for a six month leave of absence. M/ Mazzara - To reappoint Bob Dreher and Howard Michels to the Planning Commission. Armstrong and Christ stated that according to our City Code, reappointment of Dreher and Michels would be in violation of the code (Section 204.012). Mazzara withdrew his motion. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 7 M/S/P Mazzara/Dunn - That because of the way the City Code is written (Section 240.012 prohibiting members from serving more than two consecutive terms if the average length of service for the entire Commission is more than 4 years) the City advertise in the City Newsletter the vacancies on the Planning Commission, but to allow Bob Dreher and Howard Michels to sit on the Planning Commission until that section of the City Code is reevaluated by the City Council. (Motion carried 5-0) Regarding Vicki Gifford's request for a leave of absence, Morgan stated he disagrees with granting leaves of absence. There is nothing to prevent the individual from reapplying and getting back on the Commission when there is an opening. M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong - To deny the request from Vicki Gifford for a leave of absence as the Council does not wish to set a precedent (for either of the Commission's) in allowing leaves of absence. (Motion carried 4-1 <Mazzara>) In response to comments from Sandy Nazarian, Carol Kuettner and Mike Mazzara regarding the qualifications and contributions made by Gifford to the Planning Commission, Morgan stated that her qualifications have nothing to do with serving on the Commission. The question is, do we want to give leaves of absence to people serving the Commisions, and the consensus of the Council is that they do not wish to set this precedent. 2. Parks Commission There are three vacancies on the Parks Commission (one regular and two alternate). Mary Olson and Bill Osborn have requested reappointment to this Commission. Christ/Morgan - To reappoint Mary Olson and Bill Osborn to three year terms on the Parks Commission. (Motion carried 5-0) Christ/Armstrong - To appoint David VanLandschoot to the Parks Commission to serve out the term of Arlyn Christ (thru 12-31-85); to appoint Ron Smith as first alternate to the Parks Commission to serve out the term of Rose Armstrong (thru 12-31-86) and to advertise the second alternate position in the City Newsletter. (Motion carried 5-0) H. Citizens Committee 1. City Office The staff suggested that the City Council appoint a citizens committee to evaluate the City Office needs in Lake Elmo, and to solicit membership to this committee thru the City Newsletter. Mazzara feels that at this point, before we place an ad in the Newsletter, the City Council should set some guidelines for this committee. Morgan suggested that the Administrator draft a list of suggested guidelines for Council review. Some of the suggestions from the Council for these guidelines are: to have a committee of from seven to nine residents, to have representation from all corners of the City, to have representation from all types of individuals (from LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1-8-85 PAGE 8 business person to farmer). Some of the options to be looked at by this committee would be: to stay where we are, build our own building, remodel the old building, buying land to construct a building versus the use City land to construct a building. The objective of the committee is to explore the pros and cons of all of the alternatives available, but to refrain from making a specific recommendation to the Council. 8. City Administrator's Report A. Comparable Worth Proposal from MAMA The Administrator stated that if the City Council elects not to participate in the MAMA study, the project will have to be done in-house by the City Staff. Additionally, a City Council committee will have to be setup to help in the evaluation of the worth of each employee, and part of the committee's duties will be to determine the type of system the City of Lake Elmo will use in evaluating comparable worth of each employee. Morgan feels that it would be good for the City Council and the City Administrator to go thru the exercise of examining the worth of each employee. Morgan stated he is willing to take the time to go thru this study. M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - To not participate in the MAMA comparable worth study, but to do this study in-house. (Motion carried 5 -0) B. Planning Commission Requests The Administrator stated. the Planning Commission is looking for input and direction from the Council on any subject it feels the Planning Commission should work on this year. Morgan suggested that the Commission review the kind of development that is undesirable to Lake Elmo as once an area is rezoned we seem to lose some control as to what goes into the area. Regarding the proposed Interstate Corridor Overlay District, the Administrator suggested that the Council join the Planning Commission at its 1-14-85 meeting to discuss this proposal (which will also be attended by the City Planner) before the public hearing process begins. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT JANUARY 8, 1985 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING 85633 Commissioner of Revenue - December State Withholding $ 960.00 85634 State Bank of Lake Elmo - December Federal Wh. 1,785.00 85635 Offerman &.Co. - Investment purchase 95,000.00 85636 Petty Cash - Fire Dept. $ 17.78 Office 10.28 Christmas Party 23.75 Maintenance .51 52.32 85637 Minn. Total Energy - Heating permi- t re and 40.50 85638 Mack's Excavating - Sewer permit refund 25.50 85639 thru 85650 January 4th payroll 6,270.00 85651 thru 85654 Park Shelter Workers 12/26/84 thru 1/3/85 338.35 85655 Patrick Klaers - January Expense 100.00 85656 L.M.C.I.T. - Hospitalization for January 11359.78 85657 Minn. Benefit Assn. - Jan. hosp. 52.00 85658 Allied Group Insurance Trust - Jan. disability & life 76.94 85659 Lake Elmo Associates Ltd. - January rent 1,755.98 85660 James McNamara - December mileage - Lake Elmo $ 106.64 Mahtomedi 71.64 178.28. 85661 Mary Meyer - 12/24/84 newsletter 250.00 85662 Lillie Suburban Newspapers - legal publications 72.50 85663 Rose Floral - Wisdorf's Father plant 19.49 85664 Four Seasons Services - Coffee & cups 31.55 85665 Northwestern Bell - Office $ 180.43 Maint. 52.25 Park 9.97 Fire 52.40 295.05 85666 AT & T 33.68 85667 Northern States Power - Street Lights $ 655.25 Maint. 296.84 Fire 322.54 Parks 137.88 Water 150.06 1,562.57 85668 Gerald Dahlberg - Animal Control Officer for Dec- ernler 330.00 85669 Oakwood Animal Hospital - December 78.00 85670 Loonam Computer - Computer printer maint. contract 360.00 85671 American Typewriter - Office Supplies $ 193.96 Pins & Clips 65.72 259.68 85672 League of Minn. Cities Insurance Trust - or ers Comp. 8,765.00 85673 Lawson, Raleigh & Marshall - December legal fees 2,465.70 85674 MN Assn of Civil Defense Directors - 1985 dues 3.00 85675 Nat'l Coordinating Council on Emergency Management - 1985 dues 40.00 85676 First Nat'l Bk of St. Paul - Park Bond Service Chg. 194.00 85677 Hagberg's - Park Dept. $ 13.38 Maint. 8.24 21.62 85678 MN Street Superintendent Ass n - 1985 dues 15.00 85679 Wear -Guard - Maint. Dept. clothing allowance 43.47 85680 Vern's GTC Auto Parts - Maint. dept equip repair 62.92 85681 Mid -Central Fire - Fire Dept. supplies 472.40 85682 North Star International - Fire Dept. truck parts 42.75 85683 Oxygen Service Co. - Fire Dept 61.56 85684 Mike Pott - Fire Dept. Hydro VIP fill 18.00 85685 Del's Lawn & Log - Fire Dept.equip repair 33.45 85686 General Safety Equip - Fire Dept. equip repair 39.46 85687 thru 85699 January 18th payroll 6,500.00 Total Expenditures (not including investment) $ 35,065.50 Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m n AGENDA LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1985 Meetings Convenes 1. Agenda 2. Minutes: December 18, 1984 3. Claims 4. Public Inquiries A. Letter from Richard and Veronica Durand B. Other 5. City Engineer's Report A. MSA Discussion B. Other 6. City Council Reports ------------------------- BREAK ----- 7. Annual Organizational Meeting A. Election of Acting Mayor B. Appointment of financial institutions as the City's official depositories: (1) State Bank of Lake Elmo (2) Washington Federal (3) Oak Park Heights (4) American National of St. Paul (5) Offerman and Company, Inc. (6) Juran & Moody Company, Inc. C. Designation of Legal Newspaper D. Appointment of City Consultants: (1) City Engineer (2) City Attorney (3) City Planner E. Appointment of Council Committees: (1) Capital Improvement Committee (2) Comparable Worth/Personnel (3) Other F. Appointment of City Representatives to Community Education Advisory Boards: (1) District 834 (2) District 622 G. Appointments to City Commissions: (1) Planning: (3 positions open) Howard Michels, Bob Dreher, Vicki Gifford seek reappointment. (2) Parks: (5 positions open) Mary Olson, Bill Osborn seek reappointment. Applications from David VanLandschoot and Ron Smith. H. Citizens Committee (1) City Office (2) Other 8. City Administrator's Report A. Comparable Worth Proposal from MAMA B. Planning Commission Requests C. Other To: City Council From: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Re: Informational Memo for 1-8-85 City Council Meeting 1. At the December 18, 1984 City Council meeting, two items were requested to be placed on the upcoming 1-8-85 agenda. These two items are the discussion on the proposed Fire Department Bylaws, and discussion on the proposed Sunfish Lake Working Committee. I do not believe that the bylaws have been put in the format requested ( by the Council so that it can more easily review the proposed changes. Unless something happens toward the end of the week, this item will then be placed on the 1-22-85 agenda. Regarding the Sunfish Lake Working Committee, to date no letter has been received from the Sunfish Lake group attorney, Charles Dayton. From a discussion with Dick Murray, VBWD Board .member, I understand that Mr. Dayton has not appeared before VBWD, but that a VBWD meeting is scheduled for 1-10-85. I, therefore, anticipate that this Sunfish Lake Working Committee discussion will also be on the 1-22-85 agenda. 2. Also at the 12-18-84 City Council meeting, there was a { presentation on the proposed concept of the Regional Park entrance road from I-94 to loth Street. The Council requested that citizens who have concerns over this road submit these concerns in writing and that the Council will review the issues that are raised. No letter has been received by the staff on this issue. In order for the County to proceed with this Regional Park entrance road, plans must be finalized in early 1985 so that construction can take place early in 1986. Therefore, this Regional Park entrance road will also be on the 1-22-85 agenda so that the Council can either accept or reject the concept that was presented at the 12-18-84 meeting and express any concerns that it has to the County so that plans can be finalized. 3. Attached for your information is the most recent City Newsletter dated 12-24-84. This Newsletter issue highlights the Landfill Advisory Committee report. 4. The public meeting to discuss the Landfill Report has been officially scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 1985 at the Lake Elmo Elementary School from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The entire Council is encouraged to attend this public meeting, and the Council will also be requested to make a recommendation on this report to the County at its 1-22-85 meeting. I think that the recommendation from the Council should either be for a public water supply system, or against a public water supply system& Subsequently the Council can evaluate the type of public water supply system (if that is its desire) after the County Board has made its decision on the best alternative to solving the safe drinking water problems in the area. If a public water supply system is going to be the final solution, many issues - mostly economical - have to be addressed before it can be determined precisely the type of system that should be installed. Informational Memo for 1-8-85 City Council Meeting Page 2 5. Attached for your information is the most recent monthly report from the Fire Department for December, 1984. This report includes the major house fire that occurred on December 3rd. Out of the eighteen fire/rescue calls listed, ten or more men responded to fourteen of these calls. 6. The staff has ordered name tags for all the Council members. These tags will be distributed at the 1-8-85 meeting. The purpose of these tags is for the Council members to be easily identified to the public during breaks of the City Council meetings, and when Council members attend County or Regional meetings. 7. The 1985 Lake Elmo City Budget will be distributed at the 1-8-85 meeting. 8. Attached for your information is an article from the Minneapolis Tribune dated 12-27-84 regarding high water on Lake Pulaski. According to the article, the DNR has finally agreed to review the OHWM on this lake because of the extensive flooding that has caused millions of dollars in property damage. The DNR has repeatedly refused to review these OHWM, and by having them reevaluate the Lake Pulaski case may be a benefit to Lake Elmo in trying to get the OHWM adjusted on some of our area lakes. One of the last paragraphs summarizes the DNR perspective on reviewing lake levels as many citizens (on over 100 lakes) will be requesting their OHWM be evaluated, mainly because of the unusual amount of water that Minnesota has received over the past few years. 9. If any City Council member needs to get in touch with me after the normal working hours or on weekends, my home telephone number is 771-3850. If I am not at that number, or there is no answer at that number, everyone should feel free to call 870-0228 as I may be visiting a friend. 10. Attached for your information is a flyer from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding its conference for newly elected officials. This conference will be held Saturday, 2-9-85, and Council member Rose Armstrong has already requested that the staff register her for this conference. I strongly encourage all of the City Council to attend this conference as it would be a good refresher and, for the new Council members, will be a good introduction to City Council activities. There has been money budgeted in the City Council �- classification for conferences and workshops. Any Council member that wishes to attend this meeting should notify me as soon a possible. 11. I have been informed by Maynard Eder that he will be employed as a Committee Assistant for the Educational Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Sally Olson is the chairperson for this Committee, and Maynard has started work already in this new position. As you may recall, Maynard's last day at the bank was Monday, December 31st and he began work as the Committee Assistant on January 2, 1985. Additionally, Maynard is still our representative on the Cable Commission and a State Law change allows this Cable Commission Representative to be a citizen or a Council member. The staff believes, and Maynard concurs, that it would be best to continue having Maynard represent Lake Elmo through 1985 as he has been part of this group since Lake Elmo joined. Additionally, Maynard is the Treasurer for the Cable Commission.