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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Page 2 of 4 3. Encroachment Agreement – 1668 Ivy Ave N 4. Encroachment Agreement – 1650 Ivy Ave N 5. Encroachment Agreement – 10938 57th Street N 6. Library Board Appointment – Margo Sieleni MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. ITEM 8: LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT – MARGO SIELENI It was explained that Mayor Pearson appointed Ms. Sieleni during his report last meeting, but Clerk Bell prefers to have a formal vote with background documentation included for record purposes. Council Member Bloyer thanked Ms. Sieleni MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPOINT MARGO SIELENI TO THE LAKE ELMO LIBRARY BOARD. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 9: SAVONA SUBDIVISION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; RES. NO. 2014-66 Community Development Director Klatt provided summary explaining the reason for the CUP application. Townhome units on a private street require a CUP, which the part of the next phase of Savona will include. The requirement is to make sure that the City’s needs are met in regards to the private street. The area that is involved was explained. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-66, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS WITHIN THE SAVONA SUBDIVISION THAT DO NOT HAVE FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC STREET. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. ITEM 11: APPROVE PROPOSED GENERAL LEVY AND PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET; RES. NO. 2014-67 Finance Director Bendel presented the proposed 2015 budget. Council Member Bloyer left at 7:30 pm. The general fund budget was explained. It was noted that the street maintenance expenses were now a permanent line item in budget. Ms. Bendel explained that the tax levy is staying level and the rate is actually decreasing. Ms. Bendel summarized the library fund. The end year cash reserves were explained. Council Member Bloyer returned at 7:34 pm. Council Member Reeves asked about part-time staffing at library for 2014. There was none in 2014, but it is budgeted in 2015. Mayor Pearson asked about Sanctuary neighborhood road. City Administrator Zuleger explained the steps that the City has taken. The road needs to be approved by MnDOT. It is believed that the developer funds are available to pay for some of it. Ms. Bendel read letter from Roger Johnson requesting city contribution of minimum of $20k for invasive species management on Olson/Demontreville Lakes. Council Member Bloyer noted that the previous June