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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JANUARY 21, 2014 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br />SERVICES, INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,772. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. <br />The “not to exceed” amount being lowered was discussed if the project cost is less. Mr. Griffin stated it <br />will be lower due to lesser scope of project. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />Point of privilege taken by Council Member Bloyer. 5 minute recess. Recessed at 8:40pm <br />ITEM 11: WELL NO. 4 CONNECTING WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE PLANS <br />AND SPECIFICATIONS; RESOLUTION 2014-08 <br />City Engineer Griffin provided summary of the project and the legislative history. Total estimated cost <br />is: $617,000. Post-design cost is: $447,000. The proposed schedule was explained. Project will be <br />finished hopefully in June 2014. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE WELL NO. 4 CONNECTING WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Reeves <br />seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 12: LAKE ELMO AVENUE TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT <br />City Engineer Griffin provided summary of the project and the legislative history, feasibility study, public improvement hearing, and water funding workshop. He noted that TKDA is recommended due to their familiarity with the corridor. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING <br />DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE LAKE ELMO <br />AVENUE TRUNK WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO TKDA, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED NOT <br />TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $66,500. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. <br />Council Member Bloyer asked how much money would be saved if no stubs were installed. Mr. Griffin <br />explained that no real savings in design. Council Member Nelson asked when the appropriate time would be. It was explained that any reduction in cost would be at construction. It was noted that because this was <br />City initiated, a 4/5 vote will be required for the actual ordering of project. The shelf life is 5-10 years or <br />until something substantial changes in the corridor. Council Member Reeves thanked Cathy for all the financial information provided. <br />MOTION PASSES 5-0. <br />ITEM 13: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - RAD-ALT TO RAD – 9434 STILLWATER BLVD.; RES. NO. 2014-09 <br />Community Development Director Klatt provided summary of the history of the comp plan amendment request. Mr. Klatt provided clarification of what the particular zoning designation entailed. State statute and city code require that the Planning Commission review the change prior to Council acting. Mr. Klatt <br />gave overview of the site property involved. <br />Mr. Klatt noted that future forecasts may involve eliminating RAD-ALT due to lower density estimates. Noted that staff originally rec’d denial of change back in 2010. Planning Commission disagreed and <br />recommended approval. The City Council at the time agreed. Mr. Klatt explained the public hearing ground rules the Planning Commission followed. He explained what was not discussed or covered. <br />Planning Commission recommendation was for reversal. A 4/5 vote is required for this item. <br />Council Member Smith asked why not all the RAD-ALT properties were reviewed. Mr. Klatt explained that the Council only directed the Friedrich property be addressed at this time.