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A1{ rig H t LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 PRESENT: Christ, Armstrong, Moe, Johnson, Graves, Morrison, Banister, REAPP Co -Chairman Novak. The Finance Director briefly reviewed the budget and asked for any questions. Discussion ensued on: salaries (4% increase),, current reserves, levy limit impact, 1989 projected mill rate, proposed permanent part-time positions, planning consultant and issuance of equipment certificate. Mayor Christ discussed his recommendation to place a question on the November. 8th ballot to let the voters determine if funds should be expended, for legal and engineering fees, to oppose the proposed landfill at Lake Elmo Regional Park. Councilman Johnson encouraged REAPP to review other sources of expertise for engineering services. On motion of Moe, seconded by Graves, resolved that the Council hereby determines that the question of expenditure of funds, for legal and engineering services, to oppose the proposed landfill at Lake Elmo Regional Park., be placed on the November 8th General Election Ballot, and, further that the funding request be for $50,000 in 1989, $50,000 in 1990, $50,000 in 1991, and $50,000 in 1992. (Motion carried 5-0). The Council directed the Administrator to have the questions available to the County for the November 8th election. It was further determined that the citizens be advised of, and educated on, the question through the September and October City Newsletters, and that a direct bulk mailing be forwarded to all residents to advise them of the reason for the special question, and the estimated tax impact. Adjourn: 8:30 p.m.