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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Page 7 of 8 Tracy Rust explained why the park dedication funds were proposed instead of land. Staff explained that the Regional trail on Manning will connect to the Jr. High. Planning Commissioner Kathleen Haggard, 12154 Marquess Ln. N., spoke about her concern about the number of conditions attached. She would like the City to be able to check on plat condition completion after approval. She also does not believe that the school facilities are sufficient park facilities due to scheduling. Mr. Klatt explained that the final plats are not released until all the conditions are met. Council Member Nelson asked about the required timeline to meet the final conditions. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-75, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HUNTERS CROSSING. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. Council Member Nelson noted that this development is also at the low range of density range. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Meeting recessed at 12:27 am. Meeting reconvened at 12:31 am. ITEM 20: SAVONA 2ND ADDITION FINAL PLAT; RES. NO. 2014-76 Community Development Director Klatt summarized the Savona 2nd addition proposal. The second phase includes 45 additional lots. The timing of 5th Street construction was noted. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-76 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SAVONA 2ND ADDITION. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 21: SAVONA 2ND ADDITION DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT; RES. NO. 2014-77 Community Development Director Klatt summarized the Savona 2nd addition developer agreement. Council Member Nelson asked about the typo in paragraph 33. Staff explained that when the final figures are entered, it will be corrected. Lennar representative who was present stated that they have exceeded expectations in the number of lots being sold. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-77, APPROVING THE DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR SAVONA 2ND ADDITION. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 22: WILDFLOWER AT LAKE ELMO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; RES. NO. 2014-46 Community Development Director Klatt explained that the previously set conditions for the CPA have been met. Those conditions included the conservation easement agreements between the Fields of St Croix and the City and Robert Engstrom Companies are completed, the developer makes a good faith effort to satisfy the adjacent properties regarding screening. The conservancy maintenance was discussed. Robert Engstrom explained that the HOA will assume the maintenance. Neil Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Ave. N., urged the Council to eliminate the twelve lots in the northwest section of the proposal to preserve the viewshed. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-46, APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF TWO AREAS WITHIN THE WILDFLOWER AT LAKE ELMO DEVELOPMENT FROM RAD AND OP TO V-LDR AND V-MDR. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Council Member Smith wants to expand the notification radius. Council Member Reeves asked if the 12 homes could be relocated. Mr. Engstrom said that it is possible. His opinion is that the proposal will be special.