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AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 1986
7:00 p.m. Meeting Convenes
1. Agenda
2. Minutes: January 21, 1986
3. Claims
4. Public Inquiries
5. Parks & Planning Commission -
Candidate Interviews
6. PLANNING AND LAND USE
7:30 p.m. A. Public Hearing: Road Frontage Variance
Request - Patricia Anderson
B. Zoning District Amendment -
A.M. and Paul Paulzer
C. Land Use - Zoning Inquiry: Business Use
in an Agricultural Zone
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. Office Space Project - Work Assignments
B. Request for Variance from Spring Road
Restrictions - Bellaire Sanitation
C. Manning Avenue Maintenance Agreement with
Baytown Township.
D. Street Signs in Tri-Lakes Association
E. Proposed Schedule for Section 32
Improvement Hearing
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8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Metro Council Development &
Investment Framework
B. Development Moratorium
C. Assessor Service Contract for Lake Elmo
D. Employee Health Plans
E. Composting and Recycling
F. Minnesota Natural Resources &
Outdoor Recreation
G. Brown's Creek Water Management
Organization
9. Adjourn
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 1986
Mayor Morgan called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Present: Armstrong,, Dunn, Mazzara,
Christ, City Administrator Overby, City Engineer Bohrer and City
Attorney Knaak.
1. Agenda
Add: City Attorney's Report, 7F. Partial Payment for Emergency
Septic Tanks Contract, 8H. League of City Legislative Conference,
and 9A. North Star Ski Club.
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to approve the agenda for the February 4, 1986
City Council Meeting as amended. (Motion carried 5-0).
2. Minutes: January 21, 1986
M/S/P Christ/Dunn - to approve the January 21, 1986 City Council
Minutes as presented.. (Motion carried 5-0).
3. Claims
City Administrator Overby added Claim No. 87030 - $8,500 Payment
to Lee's Construction Company (Emergency Septic Systems) and Claim
No. 87031 - $575 Boy Scout Troop #162 Composting. The $575 is what
the City agreed on for full payment for a specified number of
weekends. The City was shorted one weekend, but the Boy Scouts
would be willing to pick up an extra weekend on spring cleanup.
M/S/P Dunn/Mazzara - to approve the February 4, 1986 claims 86969
through 87031 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0).
4. Publtc Inquiries
Sandy Nazarian stated that when the Office Space Report was
presented, Ed Nielson mentioned that their first recommendation
was to buy the present space on a condominium basis and the second
recommendation was the re -leasing of this office space. I am
wondering why you are talking about possibly going ahead and
building especially when Harriet McPherson and Gary Laidig were
here telling you that city aid will be cut. Therefore, you would
have problems with tax increases.
Mayor Morgan replied that building our own building on our own
land was the cheapest option in their study. Sandy Nazarian
didn't recall this being said in the report.
Councilman Christ clarified that the Building Committee had to
start off with some basis and one was that we needed 4,000 sq.ft.
of building space. The present office has 2,300 sq.ft. If you
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look at what they were comparing, leasing of present office space
versus building a 11,000 sq.ft building, the two did not turn out
very well. Especially, when you were to pay $40,000-$50,000 for
land to go with it. If you were to build on your own land, it is
conceivable that it would be significantly cheaper than continuing
to lease this space or to buy this office space. Therefore, these
options are being looked at. If it is better to lease, we will
lease; or if it is better to buy, we will buy. It is the
taxpayers money that we are saving here, and we will do the best
job we can.
Mayor Morgan stated that it was not our intentions to increase the
mill rate in any way. We are going to do the most economical
thing that we can.
5. Parks & Planning Commission - Candidate Interviews
Ronald Ramirez, 8840 27th St. Ct. No. - I consider Lake Elmo to
have a very good city parks system. When I was first interviewd I
made some negative comments on my neigborhood park, Tablyn Park,
but I don't find anything wrong with the system as a whole. I
,just saw some opportunities to improve Tablyn Park. My family
uses Tablyn Park daily in the summertime. My intent to being on
the Park Commission is to provide some assistance in deciding how
to develop parks and help improve the park system.
Gloria Knobla.uch, 9181 31st St. N. - I have kind of a vested
interest in what happens to Lake Jane and to the water quality in
the wells around the landfill area because I live just south of
there. I would like to see more business encouraged to expand our
tax base, but would like it clustered in this area and not, all
over Lake Elmo. We have a good quality of life here. We have
Sunfish Park where we can go snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or
hiking on the trails.
Barbara Haacke, 9280 55th St. N. - I just recently moved to the
area, but had a desire to become involved with the City. I have
enjoyed what I've seen and would like to see continued quality
planned development in the area.
Robert Haacke Jr., 9280 55th St. N. - I like the park system and
the town and would like to become involved with government. I use
the parks and could give some good input to maintain the quality
of the parks. I believe there should be a balance met between
motorized and non -motorized use.
M/S/P Dunn/Christ - to appoint Ron Ramirez for one term on the
Lake Elmo Parks Commission. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to appoint Barbara Haacke as Second. Alternate
on the Lake Elmo Planning Commission. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong - to table the second appointment on the
Parks Commission until Scotty Lyall has been interviewed. (Motion
carried 5-0).
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M/S/P Christ/Dunn - to accept Merle Olson's letter of resignation
from the Parks Commission and send him a letter of appreciation
for his service on the Commission. (Motion carried 5-0).
6. PLANNING AND LAND USE
A. Public Hearing: Road Frontage Variance Request -
Patricia Anderson
Mayor Morgan opened up the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council chambers.
This is a public hearing to consider the request of Patricia
Anderson for a variance to the required road frontage and a simple
lot subdivision.
City records show that only the variance was approved on Lot 41,
contingent upon a 50 foot road easement and an easement to Lot 42
for the septic system proposed under the 201 Program.
Councilman Dunn asked Bill Eder what the status was on these
contigencies. Bill answered that it will be on the deed when it
gets straightened out at the court house.
Since last August, Bill Eder's father has passed away and Bill
purchased the house on Lot 42. Bill also has purchased the former
Schultz property. Lot 41 is now in the Eder estate and Pat
Anderson is the executor of the estate.
The total size of the portion of Lot 41 under consideration is
1.54 acres. Of that area, 0.61 acres would need to be put into an
easement for future roadway use. This would leave 0.94 acres in
the remainder of the site for residential development.
Nancy Prince - The Planning Commission had to decide in whether we
wanted to allow one more house on the private road. In the past
we would allow somebody to put a road back to a house, but we will
not allow them to subdivide a piece of property on a private road.
However, there are already houses using the private road which is
a difference from what we have one in the past. Because of houses
already using a private road, we didn't feel that one more house
on a private road would be that much more of a. problem. As long
as the road easments are on all the deeds so that everyone can use
the road, the City would have no advantage to owning that because
of the Moris house in the way.
The public hearing was closed at 7:53 p.m.
Councilwoman Armstrong asked City Engineer Bohrer if the new lot
would be buildable and he answered yes, but they would still have
to apply for a building permit and have perk tests and submit the
required data.
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M/S/P Christ/Morgan - to adopt Resolution 86-18 approving a
simple lot subdivision for Lot 41 that which is on record in the
City office to Patricia Anderson. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to adopt Resolution 86-19 approving the road
frontage variance contingent on a survey showing the 50 foot road
easement and a "Hold Harmless" statement absolving the City of any
responsibility for the maintenance of the existing private road.
(Motion carried 5-0).
B. Zoning District Amendment - A.M. and Paul Palzer
The applicants propose to rezone 40 acres of land from
Agricultural to Rural Residential.
Palzer - We would like to parcel it off so we can get a few homes
on there. Most of it is pasture right now. Interested in a
cluster where you are allowed seven homes on a. forty.
Nancy Prince - The following are the reasons the Planning
Commissioners voted for the rezoning: In the land use planning
map and Comprehensive Plan this area is indicated for general
rural use and low density housing would be appropriate for that
use as well as the present agricultural zone. Also in this
Comprehensive Plan is a map of soils and this area does not
indicate high quality soils. The reasons the Commissioners voted
against the rezoning indicated that also in the Comprehensive Plan
there is a section that discusses the preservation of Ag land and
we should make an attempt to preserve Ag land in the City. The
last property owner did request the Ag zoning. The neighbors that
are around this property are farming their land.
Steve Korhel, 5540 Keats Avenue N. - The previous owner, Mr.
Slaussen, seriously contemplated putting the land into corn.
The City Council expressed that it was an odd shape parcel and
surrounded by people that were engaged in agriculture. Because of
the uncertainty of the use, the Council suggested that they could
not support this rezoning unless more information was brought in.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - to table the Palzer Rezoning Request- for two
weeks for further consideration. (Motion carried 5-0).
C. Land Use - Zoning Inquiry:
Business Use in an Agricultural Zone
Mr. Mike Mazza.ra brought up a concern regarding an alleged code
violation on the Thomas Armstrong farm.
Mike Mazzara - In 1985 the Armstrongs purchased and built a 12,320
sq.ft. Butler building on their farm, which is permitted in an Ag
zone 6roviding that it is used for Ag purposes. My contention is
that this building and some of the surrounding area is not used
for Agricultural purposes. I feel they are running a retail
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storage space business in this building, in the old barn and
around the old barn in the back.
The name of the business is Low Cost Storage which provides
storage for boats, motors, trailers, RV's, trucks, cars and
motorhomes. The Armstrongs have advertised in the Cimarron
Newsletter and have advertisements in the white and yellow pages
under Low Cost Storage, outside or inside, RV's, boats, etc. and
has the Armstrong's address and phone number. The name Low Cost
Storage has been registerd with the Secretary of State, State of
MN, and the person that registered the name is Thomas Armstrong.
On Monday, February 3rd, a meeting was held, on the request of Mr.
Armstrong, to explain some of his points to the City Attorney,
City Administrator, Building Inspector and myself. Mr. Armstrong
brought up that because the storage space has existed on a farm
for years that it is all right to go ahead and build a building,
open up a business, advertise, and rent out ninety percent of the
new building. Mr. Mazzara read the code that states what uses are
permitted in Ag zone and felt that it was stretching it to run an
actual for -profit business in an Ag zone.
Mr. Armstrong had stated in the meeting that this was a common and
customary practice in Lake Elmo in Ag zoning to rent space for
people for this use, and he made reference to four farmers,
Layhart Friedrich, Steve Raleigh, Gene Peltier and Pete Shiltgen.
Mr. Friedrich, Peltier and Shiltgen do not advertise or rent out
spaces at their farms, and anything that is stored in those farm
buildings are personal belongings, according to Mr. Mazzara.
At this point Mr. Armstrong objected to Mr. Mazzara for misquoting
him. Mr. Armstrong stated that he would Like as much time as Mr.
Mazzara to answer his inaccuracies.
Mike Mazzara - If this is defined as a proper use in the Ag zone,
my concern if this is allowed this way, we as a City risk that
anyone who owns Ag land can go ahead and put up a building of any
size and run a business out of there. The City loses control if
we don't address the question of running the business out of
there. At this point we don't have enough information to make any
decisions, but should table this until we can make a decision
regarding our code and if we want this to happen in other places.
If this is allowed in an Ag zone, it should be qualified and
quantified as to how much should be allowed.
Tom Armstrong - I object to the procedure that was followed. Mr.
Mazzara has had people taking pictures and had contacted the
Building Inspector last Fall. I wrote the Building Inspector and
answered his questions and heard nothing more. Mr. Mazzara, and
other friends of his reported to the City other alleged violations
which turned out to be a Soil and Water Conservation District
project on my farm. Mr. Mazzara has been making some kind of a
witch hunt out of this. Without ever talking to me, Mr. Mazzara
put the issue on the Council agenda. The City Administrator
contacted my wife to let her know that this issue was on the
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agenda. I called Mr. Mazzara and asked him whether he had
anything to discuss with me, and he denied it. I told Mike that I
would meet with the City Attorney, Administrator and Building
Inspector any time or any place, but he indicated he would not do
that.
This is not the way the City of Lake Elmo has ever conducted
business in the past. What Mr. Mazzara is after is some publicity
in his own political motives which we are all aware of. This
matter should have been handled by the City Attorney and the
Administrator. If there is a problem, they should bring it up to
the City. Mr. Mazzara's methods are an abuse of power.
I have discussed this with the City Administrator, with the City
Attorney present, and have shown him the area. I don't have to go
into any great detail, but the use of this property goes back 25
,years. Yes, there are some advertisements in the phone book. I
also asked Mr. Mazzara as to how many other barns have you looked
into and I listed more than just those four.
The purpose of the new building was twofold; I have a tree farm
operation and I needed additional space. I plan, hopefully, in
the next seven or eight years to get back into farming the land
myself. I have no desire to develop this land, but I am going to
make use of whatever buildings I have and will not leave them
empty to please Mr. Mazzara. That building was built for a
farming purpose.
I would like to ask the City Attorney to indicate the opinion he
indicated to me and Mr. Mazzara at the close of that Monday
meeting.
Mayor Morgan stated that in the ten years that he has been on the
City Council, this is the first time the Council has ever been
used to publicly make an accusation. I would have preferred that
this be handled administratively and this was my recommendation.
It was not, and I regret that very much because we have so many
important worthwhile things that this government should be doing.
City Administrator Overby handed out a section of the code from
the Ag zone and commercial zone which gives reference to
definitions of permitted uses in both districts. We didn't
consider this portion which starts on page 301-63, Section 301.130
at the meeting on Monday.
Mr. Armstrong stated that this is a farm building and that was the
subject of the correspondence that took place with the Building
Inspector. The law clearly states in the State Building Code,
Section 301B.12, that Ag buildings as defined in MN statutes shall
not require a building permit for agricultural buildings.
City Attorney Knaak advised the City Council that we are dealing
with two versions of what is going on on the same parcel of
property. The language of th6 code has an ambiguity as to the
definition of a farm building. We did meet on Monday with Mr.
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Armstrong and Mr. Mazzara and heard Mr. Armstrong's argument for
allowing the use. 301.30 - acceptable uses and structures. It
was argued that this is a use which was customarily accessory in
the area and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses.
Now that is a factual question, as to whether or not that in fact
is the practice. Going on the assumption that it is the practice,
then in fact the argument is that this would be an allowed use in
this instance.
On the other hand, it becomes ambiguous in the following clause:
"storage buildings for use by occupants of the principal
structure", which seems to limit that and so there is some need
for clarification. There is some reason for concern about
possible expansion of the use with no limitations. As I indicated
at the close of the Monday meeting, it is my opinion that as it is
currently structured, the City really does not have an enforceable
position in terms of tagging Mr. Armstrong. However, there is a
policy concern about the expansion of this use in the future.
In Section 301.050B dealing with preservation of non -conforming
uses, the question is whether the use that was being made of the
property was not a conforming use at the time, or is not now.
Again, this is a factual question, if this use was being made
improperly. Prior to the present time, it is allowed. We cannot
prohibit it, but we can certainly limit it. I would be more than
willing to look into this and draft an acceptable list of allowed
ues, if this is the Council's desire.
At this time, it is my belief that we do not have a citable
violation here, although, there is a legitimate concern.
Tom Armstrong - I agree with the City Attorney's position. This
ordinance is not as distinct as it should be. The City's policy
has been to preserve Agricultural uses, and I would urge the
Planning Commission to study some uses for Agricultural land which
would allow economic returns.
Mr. Mazzara stated that if a business is allowed, putting up a
12,000 sq.ft. building on an Ag zone and advertising, then I
believe that the City is in a position where they would not be
able to enforce that and this is the concern.
Mayor Morgan agreed that there is an ambiguity in our code. The
City Attorney has given us -his opinion that no taggable offense
has been committed. The thing to do is to have City Administrator
Overby and City Attorney Knaak, along with Mr. Mazzara and Mr.
Armstrong if they wish to participate, to see if we cannot
establish codes that are more understandable and more enforceable.
If you need help from the Planning Commission or the City Planner,
then do it. If there is anything we can do to help the farmers
without blatantly violating our own codes, I think that we should
do it.
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7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. Office Space Project - Work Assignments
Mayor Morgan and Councilman Dunn met with Mr. Friedrich and he was
quite amenable to trade land. We estimated that we needed five
acres and he proposed to trade for the farmland, south boundary of
the park, a two for one trade. We need to research the legal
question if we can trade park land for the frontage land that Mr.
Fr,edrich owns. Mr. Friedrich would split the cost of fencing, but
we would have to do the surveying. Then if we have our own land
and build a smaller building, is it economically feasible to do
it. We have all the information in the Office Space Committee
report, but we would just have to rework it.
Councilman Dunn - I have talked to Frank Langer and asked how he
felt on a two for one trade. Langer felt it sounded equitable,
but was going to put the values in writing. Other alternatives
should be looked into and find out if the bank building would be
available.
Mayor Morgan - There are three options to be considered: buy this
space, build a smaller building on our own land and take a look at
the bank. TKDA is interested in working with the City in any
capacity that the Council would want and the first step would be
some peliminary planning. City Administrator Overby will talk to
the people at the bank and get some idea of their plans.
B. Request for Variance from Spring Road Restrictions -
Bellaire Sanitation
Bellaire Sanitation wishes to have their garbage trucks exempted
from the spring road weight restrictions. On April 2, 1985, the
City Council voted to amend the load limits for the garbage
haulers operating within the City of Lake Elmo to 7 tons per axle,
acknowledging that the County and State still have the option to
ticket the truck if it is overloaded while traveling on a County
or State roadway coming to or leaving Lake Elmo.
The City Council will work on the problem and get back to the
issue at the February 18th City Council meeting.
C. Manning Avenue Maintenance Agreement with Baytown
Township.
This subject was discussed at an earlier City Council meeting
where it was decided to inform Baytown Township that the City
would only maintain and cover such costs on that portion of the
road which is located in the City limits.
Councilman Dunn suggests that we get together with the town boards
and discuss this problem with road maintenance.
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D. Street Signs in Tri-Lakes Association
The Tri-Lakes Association has requested the City to install new
signs and posts.
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to approve the estimated cost of $1,386.15 for
30 street signs, 15 four-way bracket signs and 15 posts for the
Hidden Bay and 50th St./Hill Trail area. (Motion carried 5-0).
E. .Proposed Schedule for Section 32 Improvement Hearing
In the Fall of 1985, property owners from the Section 32-33 area
of Lake Elmo petitioned the City to conduct a sewer feasibility
study for that area of the community. The City Council scheduled
a public hearing on requested improvements in Sections 32-33 on
Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers.
F.. Partial Payment for Septic Tanks
City Engineer Bohrer reported that the three emergency holding
tanks were installed and the satellites have been removed from the
sites. The work has been acceptable and the total value of the
work completed was $8,700. This is $700 less than the contract
amount because we dial not have to remove one of the old spetic
tanks that he thought was going to be in the way. Bohrer
recommends paying Lee's Costruction $8,500 and retaining $200
because there is some clean-up that has to be done in the Spring.
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. Metro Council Development & Investment Framework
The City Council will wait until they receive the Planning
Commission's comments on the MDIF information.
C. Development Moratorium
The City Council and Planning Commission briefly discussed an
interim ordinance to hold off all new development at the joint
meeting held on 1-13-86. The State Statute allows a 12 month
moratorium with a 6 month extension. After some discussion, it
was decided to have a 6 month moratorium with the possibility of
extending it if the work is not getting done. The public hearing
is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th.
D. Assessor Service Contract for Lake ELmo
Frank Langer has been doing the assessment work in Lake Elmo under
contract with Washington County for several years now. Frank
intends to leave his county job and work on a free-lance contract
basis.
Mr. Langer has offered to provide his services for 10 percent less
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than the County's rate. The fee covers any services that is
required of an assessor in addition to evaluating the property
every year. The costs are as follows:
County Rate = $4.40 per parcel
minus 10% -0.44
Frank's Rate = T3-.-97 per parcel
Mayor Morgan - This is an opportunity to save some money and not
lose on the service because Frank has been assessing in Lake Elmo
for four years.
Councilman Dunn - I am very much impressed with the way Mr. Langer
conducts himself at the Board of Review meetings.
City Engineer Bohrer asked Mr. Langer if he would be qualified as
a real estate appraiser because the City needs to acquire property
every so often. Mr. Langer stated he would be qualified, but this
would not be part of the assessors duties.
Mayor Morgan indicated that the Council would like to retain Mr.
Langer's services and asked City Administrator Overby to draw up a
contract and bring it for approval to the next meeting.
D. Employee Health Plans
Some employees are not satisfied with the coverage and/or payment
schedule under our League of Minnesota Municipalities health
insurance coverage. Other employees are interested in getting
dental and/or vision care coverage.
The City Council indicated to City Administrator Overby to
research available options.
E. Composting and Recycling
Rick Grooms from Washington County Public Health Department
provided an update on Lake Elmo's 1985 composting project. The
summary was as follows:
Summary
Autumn 1987
Number of Vehicle Trips 139
Approx. volume of Yard Waste 389 yd3*
Approx. tonnage of Yard Waste 47 tons*
Spring Season April -May 1986
Finished Compost Spring 1987
*These numbers may be slightly high since the staff measured the
pile after the pile had been snowed on.
The city crews carried out the work successfully within a short
period of time and within budget limits. The local Lake Elmo Boy
Scout Troop and parents ran the site very smoothly. Only
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inclement weather toward the end of the compost season kept the
site from operating fully; otherwise, the site's first season was
a success.
The county is going to implement $1 per household grant program
for recycling for cities in the southern part of the county. This
money is to be used for recycling. You can apply for the money by
filling out a work plan. The money can be used for equipment,
leasing land, or costs such as these. The Metropolitan Council
has two programs available. One is a 50 cent per household rebate
fund. That is, if the city spends money on a recycling program
the Council will refund money up to 50 cents per household. This
money can be spent toward composting and recycling. The second
program is a $4 per ton grant. There are certain restrictions as
far as materials and one of them is compost. Only cities and towns
can apply for these and both programs require some documentation
and a letter of certifi_caton from the City.
F. Minnesota Natual Resources & Outdoor Recreation
The Legislative Commission on MN Resources is requesting feedback
on natural resources opportunities. This has also been referred
to the Parks Commission for their review. If the City Council has
any suggestions or comments, they are to call Administrator
Overby.
G. Brown's Creek Water Management Organization
The Brown's Creek WMO is requesting $70.64 for Lake Elmo's share
of costs relative to development of their plan. They are also
requesting $100 as Lake Elmo's organizational fee to help cover
start up and administrative costs.
This cost cannot be assessed because it isn't a separate tax
district, but the City should put together the separate taxing
districts.
It was suggested to contact the two owners, Bergmann Green Houses
and Artie Shafer if they would be interested in being our
representative.
M/S/P Morgan/Christ - to approve Lake Elmo's share in the Brown's
Creek WMO of $170.64. (Motion carried 5-0).
H. League of City Legislature Conference
City Administrator Overby will be attending this conference on
February 5th to cast a vote on behalf of Lake Elmo for keeping the
policy on local government aids.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. North Star Ski Club
Councilman Dunn suggested adopting a resolution sending them a
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letter of appreciation for the many hard hours they have
contributed on the trails in the Park.
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to adopt Resolution 86-20 thanking the North
Star Ski CLub for all the effort and work they have contributed to
Sunfish Park. (Motion carried 5-0).
B. Appreciation Dinner
M/S/P Dunn/Christ - to appoint Rose Armstrong in charge of the
appreciation dinner for the retiring commission members. (Motion
carried 5-0).
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Castle Design
City Attorney Knaak informed the City Council that the Court did
find for the City, but the other side has 90 days under law to
file an appeal.
M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - to adjourn the City Council meeting at
10:15 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0).
Resolution 86-18 Simple LOt Subdivision for Patricia Anderson
Resolution 86-19 Road Frontage Variance Patricia Anderson Vd-1-IJ
Resolution 86-20 North Star Ski Club