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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 05, 2014 Page 2 of 5 who was Adolph Hitler?; explained the Blind Date with a Book program where readers can rate their “date”; explained the civility discussion group. Registration is required to participate. PRESENTATIONS: SOUTH WASHINGTON WATERSHED DISTRICT Matt Moore, South Washington Watershed District Administrator provided update on activities. Major accomplishment was realigning county roads 19, 20, and 22. That area has been an issue for over 20 years. Connecting to river has been progressing. Ground water management and supply has become a greater issue. Mr. Moore highlighted several other projects the watershed is currently working on. Council Member Smith asked about the expected completion date for all phases. Mr. Moore stated that 5- 6 years is target. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $166,093.46 3. Lake Elmo Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I-94 to 30th St. – Change Order No. 4. 4. Keats MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements – (Compensating) Change Order No. 6. 5. Keats MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements – Pay Request No. 6 (FINAL). 6. Approve 2014 Waste Hauler Licenses 7. New Assessor Contract for 2014 8. Zoning Text Amendment – Zoning District Cleanup; Ordinance 08-098 9. Driveway Ordinance Amendment; Ordinance 08-099 MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 9: DRIVEWAY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT; ORDINANCE 08-099 Community Development Director Klatt provided overview of the proposed changes requested by Council. To provide clarification as to what materials should be deemed acceptable under the City Code, staff is suggesting an update to the City’s Driveway Standards to include the language “hot mix bituminous asphalt” as opposed to simply “bitumen.” The goal of the proposed language, “hot mix bituminous asphalt,” is to eliminate any potential confusion as to what is required. The City is planning on investigating the rural areas to determine what is needed. Council Member Bloyer expressed his desire to postpone the amendment until spring after more investigation can be completed. He does not believe that hot-mix may be necessary in the rural areas. Council Member Nelson is in favor of approving the clarifying language and then review Mr. Bloyer’s concerns about the ordinance in the spring. Mr. Klatt explained that there is no harm in clarifying the language in the meantime. Council Member Smith is okay with passing tonight, but wants it looked at similar to Mr. Bloyer. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-099, CLARIFYING WHAT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTABLE DRIVEWAY MATERIALS IN THE DRIVEWAY STANDARDS SECTION OF THE CITY CODE. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Mr. Zuleger noted that investigation is expected to begin in April when the snow is gone. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 10: 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC HEARING; AUTHORIZE P&S; RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT; AWARD ENGINEERING CONTRACT; RES. 2014-10