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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JANUARY 21, 2014 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 8 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2014 <br /> Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson, Council Members Wally Nelson, Justin Bloyer, and Mike <br />Reeves. <br />ABSENT: <br />Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, Community Development Director Klatt, City Engineer <br />Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />Council Member Smith requested that Items 5 & 8 be pulled for discussion. <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 21, 2014 CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE JANUARY 06, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY <br />CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Mayor Pearson: holding off on Public Safety Committee appointment until committee can review. <br />Council Member Reeves: no report. <br />Council Member Bloyer: no report. <br />Council Member Nelson: no report. <br />Council Member Smith: no report. <br />PUBLIC INQUIRY/COMMENTS: <br />Library Director Linda Orsted spoke about new e-resources available at the Lake Elmo Library; on 1/28 <br />at 6:30 pm Bonnie Blodgett speaking on designing a MN garden; Knit Nights on Thursdays from 6-8 pm; Library is looking for board applicants. <br />ITEM 2: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING, CASE 2014-01 <br />Beth & Richie Springborn – Driveway Ordinance Appeal <br />Rich Springborn 8970 55th St. N. spoke about his driveway permit and his desire to waive the hot-mix <br />required by city code. Community Development Director Klatt gave summary of staff position. Stated requirements were already in ordinance at time of permit. It was noted that standard applies only to the portion in the Right of Way. Standard is consistent with other cities practices. Standards are also <br />specifically included in City engineering design standards. Report of Building Official Chase provided that Hartman Homes, who actually obtained permit, was aware of standard. <br />Council Member Bloyer asked about importance of paving to ROW. City Engineer Griffin said ROW is <br />the common point for all properties. City and smaller utilities are doing work in the ROW and most of what city is protecting is in the ROW. A large reason for not having gravel is that gravel washes out and increased maintenance. Paved surface does better job of retaining material.