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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 06, 2013 Page 5 of 9 This is a council initiated project. Project as proposed has a capacity for 400 additional RECs until a water tower is needed. Council Member Reeves appreciated being a part of the process from the beginning. It affords him a better understanding. Mayor Pearson asked if these properties were as far back as Keats how they got the split assess. Mr. Griffin said they are much closer. Requiring developments to connect was discussed. Mr. Reeves asked if City can vary from the $2,900. Mr. Griffin said yes. He explained how he suggested the $5,800 for the previous assessments, but council at the time elected for the $2,900. He reminded council of Attorney Snyder’s comment that the city can actually assess the benefit value. Many properties will have much higher costs when system is extended into residential areas. Council Member Nelson asked about when Council can expect preliminary plats on the proposed developments. Mr. Nelson is concerned that the developments actually happen. City Administrator Zuleger said the city expects to see plats this winter. City staff is being very conservative and cautious to protect the City from additional water debt. Things are happening in the natural course. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-93, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON LAKE ELMO AVENUE TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. The assessment amount was discussed. If council wants the higher assessment amount, the motion should be amended. COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH WITHDREW HER MOTION. MOTION: Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-93, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON LAKE ELMO AVENUE TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF $5800. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. The assessment amount was further discussed. Council consensus was that going forward the $5,800 standard should be used. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (BLOYER – NAY). ITEM 15: APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-94, A RESOLUTION GRANTING ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL FOR HARDSHIP TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES City Clerk Bell provided overview of the assessment deferment process and explained the applications the City had received to date. This was in regards to the 2012 Street and Water Quality Improvements in the Demontreville area. He noted that one of the applicants has since withdrawn their request. Council is expected to review the eligibility every 3-5 years. Mr. Bell explained that the approval is subject to staff verification of eligibility. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-94, A RESOLUTION GRANTING ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL FOR HARDSHIP TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES PENDING ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 16: CONSIDER PARKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT City Clerk Bell provided the background of the interview and appointment process. He noted that one of the applicants has since withdrawn his application. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO POSTPONE UNTIL BLOYER CAN SPEAK WITH APPLICANT. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion.