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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2014 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />The project brings sewer to the undeveloped areas of the Village. Total estimated project cost is $288,000. Mr. Griffin explained the estimated preliminary assessments. It was confirmed that if City does not obtain <br />100% waivers, the City can still assess the properties. <br />Council Member Reeves asked about the oversize costs. It was explained that the figures are within estimates and actually lower due to costs coming in lower. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-48 FOR THE VILLAGE EAST TRUNK SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS: TH 5 TO UP RAILROAD, <br />THEREBY ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT, RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT, <br />CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT, APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND INCORPORATE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS INTO 39TH STREET NORTH: <br />STREET AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. <br />ITEM 22: 39TH STREET N: STREET & SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE <br />PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; RES. NO. 2014-49 <br />City Engineer Griffin provided summary of project. Project involved street and sewer improvements along <br />39th street. It will also allow the City to provide sanitary sewer to properties outside of Village with septic <br />issues. Mr. Griffin explained the projected estimated project costs of $1,247,000 including the additional costs <br />that have developed since the initial report. Mr. Griffin explained the project schedule. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-49, APPROVING <br />THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS <br />FOR THE 39TH STREET NORTH: STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS <br />INCLUDING THE AD ALTERNATE BID PACKAGE FOR THE VILLAGE EAST TRUNK <br />SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS: FROM TH 5 TO THE UP RAILROAD. Council Member <br />Nelson seconded the motion. <br />Council Member Nelson noted the three additional cost items. <br />MOTION PASSED 3-0. <br />Barb Ritchie 8938 37th Street N., formally requested that she is put on agenda next month to discuss the 2015 <br />Street Improvements proposed in her neighborhood. She contended that many of the residents cannot afford <br />the assessments. Council agreed to hold a public comment period at the July 1st meeting. <br />ITEM 23: APPROVAL OF FUND TRANSFERS AND CLOSURES FOR 2013; RES. NO. 2014-50 <br />Finance Director Bendel explained the several fund transfers and closures. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-50 TO CLOSE OUT <br />INACTIVE FUNDS AND PROCESS A FUND TRANSFER OF $400,000 NEEDED TO MAKE <br />THE ANNUAL INTERNAL LOAN REPAYMENTS FOR 2012 AND 2013. Council Member Nelson <br />seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. <br />STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />City Administrator Zuleger: reported monitoring lake levels per ordinance. Clarified that there are two levels. One Olson/Demontreville, the Ordinary High Water Mark is set by the DNR. 929.3 feet. No wake <br />level of 929.7 feet set by Council in 2011; working on obtaining lake Elmo Ave securities; On June 26 City will hold the Reid Park neighborhood meeting. <br />City Attorney Snyder: working with staff on developer agreements and security measures; City received <br />extensive 3M data practices request. <br />Community Development Director Klatt: several plats being addressed at upcoming June 23 and June 30 <br />Planning Commission meetings; held kick-off meeting with Village market study; preconstruction meeting for