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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2012 Page 6 of 8 City Administrator Zuleger explained several assessment options, to not assess owners and spread the costs across the entire city, the green acres principle assessing at the sale of the property, and assessing full amount when the property chooses to connect. He recommended moving the plans/specifications portion along and further discussing the assessment options. Council Member Pearson expressed his appreciation for the property owners’ concerns and stated the all current users are in fact paying now to support the system. He expressed his hope that the public realizes that the Council is considering the public’s comments. Mayor Johnston moved to approve RESOLUTION 2012-42 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR KEATS AVENUE NORTH MSA STREET AND TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Council Member Emmons raised concerns about the project and the investment for the project area. He asked whether this was the best place to invest the city’s money at this time and inquired if the City could look at other creative options that may cost less than one million dollars and would provide a more significant impact. He acknowledges the benefit but would prefer a more conservative option. Mayor Johnston expressed this is a project that residents have expressed support for – many who have felt they have been forgotten. Council Member Smith explained when the comp plan was written it included many areas and was designed for the entire city’s benefit. She acknowledged that it is a tough decision, but all of the options have been considered, and although she understood and even agreed with Council Member Emmons’ concerns, it is time to move forward with these projects. She also expressed her appreciation for all of the property owners and their concerns. Council Member Park thanked City Engineer Griffin for his work on this project. Council Member Pearson explained it is a tough situation but not a tough decision. It is time to move on this project. Council Member Emmons expressed his appreciation for staff’s work but reiterated the densities are low to accommodate the infrastructure. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to approve RESOLUTION 2012-42 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR KEATS AVENUE NORTH MSA STREET AND TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-1; EMMONS NAY. 3-MINUTE RECESS NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ONLY ITEM: SALE OF INTERIM LIBRARY/ART CENTER BUILDING