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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Page 4 of 6 Council Member Smith asked if the inspector can still deny if not approved load count. Mr. Chase responded in the affirmative. MOTION PASSES 5-0 ORIGINAL MOTION PASSED 5-0. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-094, AMENDING THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE FEES RELATED TO THE CITY ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS PROGRAM. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSES 5-0 MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSES 5-0 Building Official Chase provided overview of property maintenance status. Explained how the process works. It includes notifying residents of ordinances and violations with letters and conducting inspections. Most residents are wonderful and easy to work with, and that makes it easier. City conducts about 150 visits in a week. Mayor Pearson commended Mr. Chase on his conduct and demeanor when serving the taxpayers. ITEM 13: DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL; RES. NO. 2013-97 Planning Director Klatt gave summary of the amendments to the guidelines from the 11/6 meeting and 11/12 workshop. Most of the changes were not substantive, but very limited refinements. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-97, APPROVING THE LAKE ELMO DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS MANUAL. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. Council Member Bloyer commented that he would prefer to let people do what they want with their property. He urged council to vote against the design standards and instead let development happen naturally. Council Member Nelson stated that while he agrees with Mr. Bloyer, he sees the benefit of some of the guidelines, specifically the building materials, and will be voting for the standards. City Administrator Zuleger said that the guidelines are more for order and not limiting freedom. City Attorney Snyder pointed out that this is a political philosophy debate and reminded council that reasonable people may agree to disagree. Council Member Reeves said philosophy has no bearing on the design standards. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (BLOYER - NAY). ITEM 14: DESIGN REVIEW ORDINANCE; ORD. 08-095, RES. NO 2013-98 Planning Director Klatt provided overview of the amendments from the 11/12 workshop. This amendment would remove the more-restrictive existing commercial and high density standards and make reference to the proposed standards. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-095, INTEGRATING THE LAKE ELMO DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL BY REFERENCE AND ESTABLISHING DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES IN THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (BLOYER - NAY) MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-98, AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-095. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0.