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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2013 Page 4 of 7 City Administrator Zuleger explained purpose of the amendments. It was noted that previous submissions to council has allowed for staff clarification on most previous council questions and concerns. Additional clarification was provided the required 4/5 vote for summary publication. It is only in regards to the summary publication and not the ordinance itself. The city is not looking to proactively police all construction, but is more concerned about health and safety of community development. It was noted that city liability is also an issue and part of the impetus for bringing to council. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-069, THEREBY ESTABLISHING AN IMPROVED CONTRACTOR LICENSING PROGRAM TO SET MINIMUM STANDARDS RELATED TO COMPETENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN LAKE ELMO, MN. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. [TAKEN AFTER VOTE FOR ITEM 15] MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2013-10 APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-069. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 13: ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR 8665 HUDSON BOULEVARD FOR YEARS 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017; RESOLUTION 2013-11 City Administrator Zuleger gave overview of the Valley Cartage Corporation’s desire to relocate headquarters to Lake Elmo, creating 50 new jobs with pay of $35,000-$70,000 each. Worked with legal staff, Washington County, the Governor’s office, Xcel, Greater MSP, and legislative reps. Washington County will be taking issue up in March. Mr. Zuleger explained the details of how the abatement would work. The property tax abatement would be about $40,000 over three years. Package would include: Forgivable loan from State of Minnesota, $400 job training program, energy credits from Xcel Energy, and market study/analysis from Greater MSP. The abatement is contingent on the deal closing and the creation of the jobs within two years in order to have loan forgiven. City Attorney Snyder and Washington County Deputy Administrator Kevin Corbid were noted for their efforts. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2013-11 AUTHORIZING LIMITED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR 8665 HUDSON BOULEVARD FOR THE YEARS 2014 – 2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING (50) NEW, GOOD PAYING JOBS THAT HAVE A $30,000,000 IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 14: OLSON LAKE TRAIL JOINT SANITARY SEWER PROJECT - ACCEPT REPORT, CALL FOR IMPROVEMENT HEARING, DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, AND CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT; RESOLUTION 2013-12, RESOLUTION 2013-13 City Engineer Griffin gave overview of the project and the process. This is joint project with the City of Oakdale. Mr. Griffin explained the uniqueness of the project. Unique issues are 1) Jurisdiction; 2) topography; and 3) phasing and timing. The feasibility report and project scope were then