#01 - 3-21-23 City Council Meeting Minutes

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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 21, 2023 Page 4 of 5 Roy Rueb, 11400 Sunflower Ln., commented against tree removal and expressed concern over construction site cleanliness and success of the HOA. Jolene Rauscher, 11465 Wildflower Dr., stated opposition to rental property, density, loss of trees and lack of green space. Joe Rauscher, 11465 Wildflower Dr., stated he would prefer a less dense neighborhood with better quality that would fit in better with the Wildflower development. Bob Engstrom, 5968 Grasslake Terrace, Minneapolis (Developer of Wildflower) expressed concern over tree removal and stormwater and suggested connecting the townhome development to the storm sewer in Wildflower. Discussion was held regarding rental lease terms and parking. Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-024 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUD REQUESTED BY LANDUCCI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ADDITION OF CONDITIONS TO ADDRESS TREE PRESERVATION AND VISITOR PARKING. Motion passed 4 – 0. ITEM 13: Landscaping Requirements Top Soil Text Amendment City Planner Jensen reviewed proposed updates to add language to the city’s landscaping requirements to ensure a consistent amount of high quality topsoil is used under seed or sod after construction. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06, AMENDING SECTION 105.12.480 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 – 0. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2023-06 WITH APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2023- 022. Motion passed 4 – 0. ITEM 14: Planning Commission Appointment Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPOINT MICHELLE BOHLIG TO A TERM EXPIRINING 12/31/23 AND DENNIS GEFFRE TO A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/14. Motion passed 4 – 0.