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LAKE ELMO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 23, 2014 Page 2 of 3 3.7 ACRE MULTI-USE PARK AT OAKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND THE DISBURSEMENT, WHEN INVOICED, OF $64,000 OF PARKLAND DEDICATION FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW TENNIS COURTS PER UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARK COMMISSION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARK MASTER PLAN OCCURRING WHEN DEVELOPMENT WARRANTS AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PARK COMMISSION PRIORITIES. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. It was decided that leaving the timeline open would be more beneficial to accommodate unknown contingencies. Messrs. Nelson, Mayor Pearson, Mr. Reeves all explained their reasoning for supporting. Park Commission Chair Shane Weis has commented that there is a benefit of the timing to coordinating with the district. Mr. Reeves believes that this is a great price to gain three more tennis courts. Mayor Pearson agreed that this is making the best of a location with few options. Ms. Smith does not support the location or access. She is also frustrated that the city is subsidizing tennis courts that in her opinion do not have a use demand. She does not think there is a current need. She stipulated that she is very supportive of the school and the district, but disagrees that there is a need at this time. Her opinion is that the park funds should be directed elsewhere. Mayor Pearson explained that this is a good partnership opportunity with school district. Mr. Bloyer expressed he is torn with the decision. He is opposed due to this being a subsidy to the school district. He also does not think there is a current demand. However, because this involves park funds, those funds can only be used on parks. Ms. Smith noted that she supports the Parks Commission; however, this item did not originate from a resident. MOTION PASSED 3-1-1 (Smith - nay; Bloyer voted present) ITEM 2: NEW PARK SIGNS City Administrator Zuleger provided overview of the project that includes the replacement of all 17 city park signs. Costs would be paid out of park funds. The signs are designed using the theming work done with Damon Farber Associates. The lifetime of these signs would be 5-10 years. The signs are also designed to be able to be updated in parts as opposed to the entire sign. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $32,916 IN PARKLAND DEDICATION FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW PARK SIGNS. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Council Member Smith supports this. She like the fact that the signs can be modified as the park amenities may change. The price was discussed. It is a large amount, but it comes out of parkland dedication funds. Council Member Reeves noted that this is part of the City’s rebranding efforts. The lower price than the quote was explained as some of the labor and parts will be done by staff. It was also explained that there is a desire to have the signs ready for the summer meetings held in the parks. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 3: POLICY DECISION: LATERAL BENEFIT CHARGES City Administrator Zuleger provided overview of the lateral benefit charge history. The last time a charge amount was set was in 2006. Mr. Zuleger explained the Municipal Utility Service Area. The benefits provided for each property were described. Mr. Zuleger explained the staff recommendation: LBC of actual cost based on rolling three year average. If located in established MUSA, full LBC and property owner is required to connect within 2 years. If not located in established MUSA, property owner is required to pay true costs for stub and full costs if