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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 9 <br /> <br />of general mixed use; clarification concerning the intent and purpose of the open space and green belt areas; reconsideration of MUSA (metropolitan urban service area) boundaries; guiding land use for low, medium, and high density residential uses outside the mixed use areas. Mr. Klatt noted that the vast majority of city area is still either park or open space. The proposed plan maintains this factor. City Planner Johnson gave overview of the detailed village use plan. The four proposed residential categories: VLDR - low density residential; V-MDR - medium density residential; HDR - high density residential; VMX - village mixed use. Mr. Johnson explained mixed use is key feature of plan to focus on the downtown. Secondly, the dedicated Park and recreation facility/space is provided. The Plan was going to be a range 900-1100. The Village Work Group chose 934 REC units. Mr. Johnson explained implementation of the plan. The open space plan was described. He explained the implementation of OP overlay as well as rural vs. urban zoning. In order to protect long term preservation: there are two key strategies: 1. conservation easements; and 2. acquisition. It was noted that the plan includes a MUSA amendment. Does not dictate where actual line must go, but shows where service can go at some point. Three additional subjects the Plan addresses: Transportation- State HWY 5, Lake Elmo Ave. (CSAH 17), Manning Ave. (CSAH 15), and New Collector Road (Village Parkway); parks – Village Recreational Facility, Reid Park, and VFW and Lions Parks; and trails. Mr. Johnson then explained involved land owners input and the resulting staff recommendations. Mr. Klatt explained the remaining steps in the process. Adjacent Community review and Met Council review are next. Mr. Klatt explained AUAR impact. There will be environmental issues, among others, that will need addressing. Most items will be on at the development level. Council discussed all the amendments to the plan with council and staff recommendations. [See <br />proposed draft and final approved versions for actual revisions] Highlights included: Council Members Bloyer and Nelson identified issues that they have with certain text and phrasing. City Attorney Snyder explained what the purpose of the comp plan is and noted that the introduction is in the past tense. Smith noted that the workgroup was instructed to not wordsmith the document. Snyder did state that this was the time to address any language that is problematic to members. The inclusion of the Village Green language was discussed. Council Member Smith asked that it stay because it has been present for many years. Council Member Nelson wanted the green to be developed privately. The concept of master planning was discussed. As opposed to simple site planning, master planning involves much larger scope. Council agreed to insert “explore options to”