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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Increased shouldering was discussed as an alternate option as opposed to curb. The total estimated streets and watermain costs and respective shares were explained for each area, as well as the proposed assessments for each. Mr. Stempski also described the average age of the roads. As part of the Kenridge Addition improvements, upgrading the watermain size to provide fire service is suggested. Why the initial water line was not oversized to provide fire service was explained. It was initially part of a county project. Unfortunately the city does not possess detailed records on the initial project. Mr. Stempski presented the staff recommendations and requested council receive the feasibility report and call a public hearing. Geri Briheim, 8415 38th St. N., Bordner’s Garner Farmettes asserted that the natural drainage has been impacted. She is concerned about paying for the storm sewer but not getting sanitary sewer. Ms. Breheim was also concerned about the street thickness. Council Member Smith returned at 9:00 pm. The drainage situation was further explained. The installation of a watermain in a non-service designated area was discussed. Ray Strege (and wife Glenda) 8808 36th St N., spoke in opposition to the Kenridge Addition project. He is concerned that the feasibility report did not contain a low pavement subdrain free alternative. Mr. Strege summarized frost damage. Mr. Strege also asserted that garbage truck traffic had the most impact on the streets. The past flooding issues in the neighborhood were described. Mr. Strege stated that installation of an infiltration area at the location indicated could, once again, create situations in [their] home that are not decent, safe or sanitary and will render the house unfit for human habitation. [They] do not want to relive the flooding conditions of 20 to 40 years ago. He asked that council not hold the public hearing if project will not be done until 2017. Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Blvd., spoke on the life expectancy of the new street. Mr. Stempski stated that the goal is to have a 40 year street with the proper maintenance. Mr. Moore explained that if the subdrain system was eliminated as Mr. Strege argued for, the life expectancy would be drastically shortened. It was noted that geotechnical tests were conducted. Mayor Pearson requested a point of privilege at 9:20 pm. Meeting reconvened at 9:27 pm. City Administrator Zuleger explained the expenses that the city will incur with the infrastructure and redevelopment of downtown. The county moved up its Lake Elmo Ave. so that project will take up much of the city’s borrowing capacity. Council discussed postponing the public hearing and the impact on the feasibility study. The feasibility study is valid for six months. In order to call a public hearing after that time, the study would need to be updated. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO RESOLUTION 2014-80, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 14: HAMMES ESTATES FINAL PLAT; RES. NO. 2014-81 Community Development Director Klatt provided summary of the proposed final plat by Hammes West LLC. Planning Commission approved unanimously with 16 conditions of approval. Critical issues include engineering concerns, DNR shore land compliance, Goose Lake Park design, and soil contamination remediation. Density for development is 2.4. There are no variances requested. Costs of Goose Lake improvements were explained. Brian McGoldrick, Hammes West, LLC, spoke about how the proposal did not try to fit in as many lots as possible. They really tried to focus on quality instead of quantity. They tried to be sensitive and respectful to Stonegate residents. He stated that staff is not easy on the developers. Staff has been very diligent and hardworking. The price point is in the range of low $400K to mid $800K. Council Member Reeves asked about the construction hours violations. Mr. McGoldrick apologized and said it would not happen again. Mr. Reeves stated he appreciated the efforts in compliance.