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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 2014 Page 5 of 8 Council Member Reeves asked about Goose Lake extension. If the man made channel is closed off there is no adverse impact on park land. If it is not closed off, it actually improves the parkland situation. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-55, APPROVING THE HAMMES ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBJECT TO 17 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Council Member Smith asked about size of buffer. It is 100 feet. Council Member Nelson commended staff and planning commission process. Council Member Reeves acknowledged that every development is going in next to something. He hopes that all parties can be reasonable in future discussions regarding this issue. Ms. Smith said she cannot vote for this due to the reduction of the larger buffers between it and Stonegate. She believes she has to stay consistent with past disapproval. Mr. Nelson likes the fact that a former gravel pit is being turned into a housing development. Mayor Pearson noted that there is a land use plan and the Planning Commission recommended unanimously. MOTION PASSED 3-1 (SMITH – NAY). Mayor Pearson commended the Planning Commission. They have been doing a great job. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 16: 2015 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – AUTHORIZE FEASIBILITY REPORT; RES. NO. 2014-56 City Engineer Griffin provided summary overview of the proposed project and the impacted areas. Areas include Bordners Gardner Farmettes, Kenridge Addition, and Kelvin Avenue. Mr. Griffin explained the approval process and project schedule. Bordner Gardner Farmettes: opportunity to install municipal water to neighborhood. Proposal includes 47 benefitting properties. Street and storm sewer assessment estimated at $7,500. Water assessment estimated at $9,800. Kenridge Addition: Proposal includes 24 benefitting properties. Street and storm sewer assessment estimated at $8000; Water assessment estimated at $12,000. 4 inch water pipe was put in 20 years ago by Washington County. At the time, City declined to upgrade to an 8 inch. Kelvin Ave N.: 18 benefitting properties. Street and storm sewer assessment estimated at $5,000; Water assessment estimated at $12,000. 14 benefitting properties for water improvements. Council Member Reeves asked if the lower cost options can be included in the study. Mr. Griffin explained that the current road conditions do not provide the option of not doing at least a partial reconstruct. It was also explained that if the City does elect to do a lesser improvement, there are potential additional costs in maintenance. There is no way to guarantee the life of any road, however lesser improvements typically have lower lifespan. Some communities require residents who want lesser improvement to pay greater share of the improvement due to increased cost over the life of the street. Reeves not in favor of simply doing an overlay on any road that needs a reconstruct. He wants lower cost options researched. City Attorney Snyder asked Mr. Griffin if deferment options are a part of the presentation to residents. It is but it is residents responsibility to pursue those options.