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LAKE ELMO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 23, 2014 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />APRIL 23, 2014 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 2:32 pm. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Wally Nelson, and Mike Reeves. Council Member Justin Bloyer arrived at 2:33 pm. Council Member Anne Smith arrived at 2:36 pm. <br />Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, <br />City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />Mayor Pearson asked that the JPA discussion be moved to beginning of agenda. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE APRIL 23, 2014 SPECIAL CITY <br />COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 1: JPA WITH STILLWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT <br />City Administrator Zuleger provided summary of background and proposal for a joint park with school <br />district. Stillwater School District Director of Operations Dennis Bloom provided update on the construction bids that have been received. The estimated cost is now $63,000 instead of $80,000. <br />It was explained that the Council options are: 1) not to have park 2) participate in tennis courts only 3) <br />placeholder for a future park. It was explained that there is also a grant program available because the proposed park would be located on regional trail. Eligible grant improvements are primarily: shelter, <br />bathrooms, and potable water. <br />Council Member Bloyer asked about the legal implications of the agreement termination. City Attorney Snyder stated that the City can later choose not to participate in building the park, but the district cannot <br />unilaterally cancel the agreement. <br />Council Member Nelson asked about the timeline for the anticipated development build-outs. The estimation <br />is 3-5 years. The district is okay with the extension of the master plan timeline. <br />The council discussed the distance that residents are willing to travel to use a park. Mr. Zuleger explained again that the location is not perfect, but it would accomplish establishing a park in a sector of the city that <br />presents multiple challenges in locating a park. Council Member Reeves explained the park survey results that support a park near there. <br />Mayor Pearson asked about the security. The City would be responsible for security as with other parks. It <br />was noted that if the park was developed, it may reduce the potential criminal activity in immediate vicinity. <br />Mr. Nelson asked about the Manning Avenue construction was scheduled. It is planned for 2016-17. <br />Ms. Smith reiterated that her belief is that the park is too far away from residential areas. Planner Johnson <br />further explained the land use situation. The approximate distance that people will travel for a park is about ¼ mile. <br />Council Member Smith asked about the Sanctuary neighborhood park and why that does not have a higher priority than this park. It was explained that the proposed development adjacent to that area is not moving as fast as expected and it was hoped that the two properties would share a larger park. Mayor Pearson noted that <br />the current Parks Commission is making Sanctuary Park a much higher priority than in the past. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH <br />THE STILLWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CREATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR A