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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Page 6 of 6 Council Member Smith noted that at the time when the AUAR was being done (2005-2007), the MOU was in place and City was preparing for growth. City could not predict the development and market decline. Mayor Pearson noted that the Council has been accused of being “developer friendly”. He believes the Council’s recent actions regarding development have been very aggressive and responsible in dealing with development. This allows the City to recover past expenses. City Administrator Zuleger explained the repayment situation of the AUAR/Planning debt. Ms. Smith stated that the developers were not getting a free ride at that time. She asserted the developers were committed to repaying the City for the AUAR costs. Council Member Bloyer asked why the village was expected to develop sooner than I-94. Ms. Smith explained the rationale and the history. At the time, if all the units were placed along I94, the Village would never develop. The City took steps to keep the Village viable. Mr. Reeves expressed his preference to not re-litigate the history of I-94 versus Village. He does not feel that there is any benefit. Council Member Nelson stated that he wants is known that this Council is being cost conscious. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-103, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE BY ADDING A FEE FOR THE VILLAGE AREA AUAR. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSES 5-0. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: upcoming transportation open house on manning avenue realignment; workshop in March will deal with the downtown; met council will release the forecast on 2/19; PW doing a good job on winter maintenance (snow plowing); attended development meetings; presented the water bonding presentation shown to the State Senate Capital Improvement Tour. Meeting went very well. City Attorney Snyder: responding to routine staff requests and development issues. Community Development Director Klatt: upcoming eastern Village development meetings; will be working on accessory building amendments. City Engineer Griffin: no report other than written summary. Finance Director Bendel: attended Ehlers seminar on TIFs; Finance Committee met. Committee is finalizing assessor contract; DNR water consumption report; pay equity report. City Clerk Bell: reported chicken and bees applications will be available next week after publication of ordinance. Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10:01 pm. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ________________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk