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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Council Member Nelson has good personal relationship with Mr. Engstrom as a homeowner in The Fields of St. Croix development. He has two concerns. He wants prior to vote of Comp Plan Amendment, the agreement between FOSCII and Engstrom Companies completed. Amended his motion to Motion to amend #2 3-0 MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO REQUIRE THAT PRIOR TO COUNCIL VOTE ON COMP PLAN AMENDMENT, THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FOSCII AND RECO BE COMPLETED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION TO AMEND PASSED 3-0. Council Member Nelson believes there are some additional screening concerns. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO FURTHER AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO REQUIRE THAT PRIOR TO PRELIMINARY PLAT, THE THREE RESPECTIVE PROPERTY OWNERS AND DEVELOPER MAKE GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO REACH AGREEMENT ON ADDITIONAL SCREENING, AND THAT PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMITS BEING ISSUED, THAT ADDITIONAL SCREENING BE IMPLEMENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Council Member Reeves PROPOSED FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THE BUFFERING ISSUE RESOLUTION BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO VOTING ON COMP PLAN AMENDMENT. Council Member Nelson accepted friendly amendment. MOTION TO AMEND #2 PASSED 3-0. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO FURTHER AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO SPECIFY THE PUD CONCEPT PLAN IS APPROVED CONTINGENT ON THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. Mayor Pearson expressed his concern about the conservancy management issues. He would like a more solid plan brought back for future management without the City being liable. MAIN MOTION PASSED AS AMENDED 3-0. ITEM 20: 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT; RES. NO. 2014-47 City Engineer Griffin explained the bids that the City received. Staff recommend awarding the bid to Hardrives, Inc for the contract amount is $1,469,015.70. It was pointed out that there were three alternate bids received to use a different oil in the pavement for each neighborhood area. The oil improves the bituminous mixture by decreasing voids and the unit cost increase was minor. Staff also indicated that they are recommending a change for 20th Street to include a Mill and Overlay rather than the proposed Microsurface included in the current bid. For a little more money, the City can use an established and less risky option. A change order would be brought back to Council at next meeting. Council Member Nelson asked about difference in life of the roads for each option. Mr. Griffin explained that the life would possibly be the same, but the condition of the road could be better. The overlay could provide a few more years before having to replace the road. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-47, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HARDRIVES, INC., IN THE ADJUSTED TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT OF $1,469,015.70 FOR THE 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. ITEM 21: VILLAGE EAST TRUNK SANITARY SEWER: UP RAIL TO TH 5 – APPROVE FEASIBILITY REPORT, CALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING AND APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; RES. NO. 2014-48 City Administrator Zuleger noted that this project is being fast tracked for development. It is more efficient and can save City money. City Engineer Griffin explained the background of the project and the schedule.