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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2014 Page 2 of 4 3. Lake Elmo Avenue Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I-94 to 30th Street - Corrected Pay Est. No. 8 4. 2014 Seal Coat Project - Pay Estimate No. 1 (FINAL) MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. OTHER CONSENT AGENDA 1. Encroachment Agreement – 11679 58th Street N 2. Encroachment Agreement – 5734 Lily Ave 3. Village AUAR Update; Resolution No. 2014-43 4. Joint Trench Right-of-way Fee Amendment; Ordinance 08-114 MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 11: APPROVAL FOR VOLLEYBALL COURTS IN PEBBLE PARK Taxpayer Relations and Communications Coordinator MacLeod presented the reason for the request. After the recent improvements approval, the Parks Commission desires to add this feature now. Council Member Bloyer asked about the need for two courts as opposed to one. The original plans that have been developed over a few years included two courts, and the research found that in order to hold tournaments, two courts are needed. Council Member Smith asked why locate the courts in a small neighborhood park as opposed to a more centralized area, and why now? Ms. MacLeod explained that space was an issue, and with the new improvements, Pebble Park is expected to become more of a destination park. Ms. Smith also asked if the residents who attended the neighborhood park meeting were opposed or in favor of the volley ball courts? Ms. MacLeod explained there was some support but no opposition. There were requests for pickleball courts. Council Member Nelson asked if this was the best location. There was discussion about whether this was the best location for these courts. Whether additional amenities were needed to drive use was discussed. Council Member Reeves also noted that this has been on the park planning for some time. Ms. Smith suggested Reid Park might be a better option with the anticipated expansion of Reid Park. It was explained that there are plans for the Reid expansion, but Pebble Park was first in the queue for upgrading. It was explained that the addition of a Lions Park court has not been discussed as an option to Ms. MacLeod’s knowledge. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO DENY THE EXPENDITURE OF NO MORE THAN $20,000 IN PARKLAND DEDICATION FUNDS. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Council Member Bloyer questioned why Lions Park was not considered for adding one more court. Council Member Smith questioned the assertion of space. She wants more research done. Ms. MacLeod noted that the park audit was done in fall of 2013 and this was in part based on that research. Council Member Reeves supports the courts, but suggested that if the item is sent back to Parks Commission, include the direction to further consider the location issue. The costs were discussed. Council Member Nelson questioned the demand, location, and costs. He would like the Parks Commission to further review the item. Mr. Bloyer rescinded his motion MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO REFER THIS ITEM BACK TO THE PARKS COMMISSION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNCIL’S CONCERNS. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 14. RAD-ALT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; RES. NO. 2014-64