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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 20, 2013 Page 5 of 6 not hold up the rest of the comp plan. MnDOT Aeronautics will be reevaluating air safety zones in October 2013. Mr. Zuleger noted that City is working very closely with the affected landowner. City is taking a risk limitation stance. Mr. Zuleger highlighted the other milestones. City Attorney Snyder explained the legal implications of the development restrictions on the safety zones. It was also pointed out that Zone C should not be a problem. Form based codes were briefly discussed. There will be a workshop on the issue. City Engineer Griffin provided some information on the progress of the drainage issue. Council Member Nelson asked about Item #4A – reusing City property. Mr. Zuleger explained City is researching and will be bringing it back to Council at a workshop. It was noted that the City has had discussions about Hammes property and the placement of a new fire station. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT VILLAGE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. ITEM 14: COUNCIL RETREAT RECAP City Administrator Zuleger presented a summary of the retreat recap. He requested that council approve the recap at first meeting of September. It will then be placed on website. Council Member Reeves wants to make sure that the points remain relevant and at the front of the council and staff minds. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pearson: storm clean up recognition lunch 11:30AM city hall on 8/23. Nadine Obermuller and Jennifer Waters came up with the idea. Hagberg’s has donated meat products; City vs. Jaycees softball game. The event was much fun despite City’s loss; The Mayor directs staff to look at comparable inner-ring cities on sharing fire services; Coffee with the Mayor – 9:30AM, Friday at Lake Elmo Library. Council Member Nelson: no report. Council Member Bloyer: met with neighbors. Tri-Lakes Association picnic. Thanked the Fired Department Council Member Reeves- Lake Elmo Elementary hosting Speak Your Peace meeting. City Administrator Zuleger: developer meetings, park meeting, Section 34, assessment waivers; 2014 budget preparation; conducted storm damage assessment in parks; special hunt in Tri-Lakes and Sunfish Lake Park. City Attorney Snyder: Section 34 easements; assessment waivers. City Planner Johnson: upcoming Highway 5 Open House at Lake Elmo Elementary; Gateway Corridor meeting; Zuleger urged council to attend the crossing project meeting. City Engineer Griffin: Washington County asked for funding to put in 1-2 traffic signals and replace turn lanes. Olson Lake Trail – Oakdale did award project. City has sent out letter to Phase I and Phase II owners; Been attending Manning Ave. improvement meetings for 2015 project; Received bids on Section 34 utility project. Low bid was $1.7 Mil. This figure is under engineers