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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 7, 2013 Page 3 of 14 8. Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement – Resolution Approving Agreement with the City of Oakdale; Resolution 2013-34 9. Easement Encroachment Agreement – 10978 57th St. N. MOTION: Council Member Park moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 10: DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES – LAKE ELMO THEMING PROJECT FINAL KIT OF PARTS Tom Whitlock from Damon Farber Associates presented the theming and branding study for the City of Lake Elmo. It is about creating a unique identity for the City. Over six months, they developed a kit of parts which will become a tool box to use for future projects in the City. Mission statement and goals want to represent the earth, the sky, and the water – what everyone holds dear about Lake Elmo. Mr. Whitlock presented examples of what can be implemented in the public realm – street lights, banners, lighting, signage, planting, benches, etc. This kit of parts will help to tie the community together as a whole, from the I-94 corridor as it is developed, to the Old Village Area. Planning Director Klatt stated that staff recommends that the Council accept the document. Staff would like the Council to have the opportunity to weigh in on the work that was done so that as further development occurs, the City can use this document as something that has been endorsed by the City Council. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ACCEPT THE LAKE ELMO BRANDING AND THEMING STUDY. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 11: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Building Official Rick Chase presented the International Property Maintenance Code of 2006. The Code is a list of requirements for exterior property maintenance. The 2006 Property Maintenance Code has been adopted by neighboring communities- Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove. This will be used in addition to the City Code to bring all properties up to compliance. It will provide a uniform standard that will be the same for every parcel of land in the City. Mr. Chase also outlined the benefits of having used the property maintenance code. Council Member Park asked about what would happen if the Council had questions or concerns about a certain section in the future. Building Official Chase explained that the Council is able to amend or delete any section of the book at any time. He spoke about how neighboring communities use this so it’s not uncommon and historically enforcement of the code has been an issue in the City.