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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> OCTOBER 15, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />c. West Side Access Plan for the Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve Peter Mott, Washington County Planning Director, spoke on accessing park from the west. Great experience working with staff and community. Study 15 years ago identified two access points. One access point is off Inwood Ave. and one off 15th street. Group held meetings with community members and staff in both Oakdale and Lake Elmo. One of the goals is to promote healthy living by improving access to park. Mr. Mott gave an overview of the trail plans and explained project outcomes. Council Member Smith asked about whether county was aware that development is planned in the Old Village and that those residents have long been calling for access from downtown. Mr. Mott said that the county wants to conduct another study to look at additional east side access. Both acknowledged that funds are limited. Motts noted that this is also a regional plan. Council Member Bloyer asked about cost estimates. Mr. Motts said that the costs have been estimated and would be in the several million dollar range. Council thanked Washington County for all their presentations. <br />CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the Amount of $736,431.48 3. Accept Financial Report dated September 30, 2013 4. Accept Building Permit Report dated September 30, 2013 5. Keats MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements – Change Order 5. 6. Keats MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements – Pay Request No. 5. 7. Production Well No. 4 – Pay Request No. 3. 8. Lake Elmo Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I-94 to 30th St. – Pay Request No. 1. 9. Lake Elmo Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I94 to 30th Street - Change Order No. 1 10. Approve Resolution No. 2013-87, Approving Tax Forfeited Parcels for Public Auction; MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />REGULAR AGENDA <br />ITEM 12: VARIANCE - 09.029.21.22.0025 (HILL TRAIL NORTH); RES. 2013-82 Planning Director Klatt provided an update on the variance application and background and current status. Council Member Bloyer asked Mr. Klatt about a variance denial at 8160 Hill Trail. Council Member Smith said she was a part of the denial back in 2006 or 2008. Parcel in question was tip of peninsula. Application was for 5000-6000 sq. ft. home. Council asked applicants to bring back another more reasonable plan. No plan brought back yet. There were concerns about the septic system impact of that size. Council at that time was hesitant to set a precedent granting the variance. Mr. Klatt noted another variance south of Lake Jane, but it did not have any shoreline issues. Council Member Reeves asked why the Planning Commission recommended denial, but staff recommended granting. Mr. Klatt provided explanation. Staff believed application met the comp plan guidance, unique circumstances existed, fit within the traditional neighborhood character, practical difficulties existed, and met eh county septic requirements. Mr. Reeves asked when staff found granting variance would not negatively affect the character, what was the size? Applicant stated that it would be a 2900 foot print resulting in 5800 sq. ft. Mr. Reeves also asked about Washington County’s septic approval. Mr. Klatt said resident would be better source for what changed.