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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Larry Weiss, 9302 Stillwater Blvd., appreciates the hard work Council Members Reeves and Nelson have done for the community and people. He thanked them for all the good they have done for the City. He knows that they listened to the people. He hopes to see them involved again. Ed Nielsen, 9498 Stillwater Blvd., thanked the Council for helping his neighborhood. Everyone in the neighborhood is extremely grateful. He believes the Council and Mayor are excellent. Donovan Chase, 9125 Lake Jane Trail, thanked the council members for being approachable, easy to talk to, and not a bringing with them a lot of drama. Mayor Pearson read letter from resident and Fields of St Croix board member Jim Ogren expressing his appreciation for Council Members Reeves and Nelson and their hard work and understanding of the issues. See letter attached as exhibit. PRESENTATIONS: ITEM 2: 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT City Planner Johnson presented the Community Development Department Annual Report. He estimated that it has been the busiest year in the history of the department. He noted some of the highlights such as the residential and commercial developments, the elimination of the MOU, and the County/City partnerships. The number of land use applications has doubled over 2013. Council Member Bloyer asked the net increase in new homes. There were 37 new homes constructed including 3 demolition and rebuilds. Thirteen permits were issued in sewered area. Total valuation is $27,000,000. There have been eight development projects at preliminary plat approval stage, which includes 1311 units. Of those, 190 units have received final plat approval. Council Member Reeves commended staff for the accomplishments. City Administrator Zuleger noted that in addition to the quantity of the accomplishments, staff maintained a reputation for thoroughness and holding developers to high standards. Mr. Johnson thanked the Planning Commission for all their hard work and long hours. Mr. Bloyer thanked staff. Council Member Nelson asked what the impact the total valuation had on the City. Finance Director Bendel estimated that it would be just under 1%. He also recounted his recent visit to the Lennar model homes. He urged people to visit them to take a look for themselves as to the quality before making a judgment. No formal Council action requested. City Planner Johnson left the meeting. FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $603,802.88 4. Accept Financial Report dated November 30, 2014 5. Accept Building Report dated November 30, 2014 6. Accept City Assessor Report dated November 30, 2014 7. Authorize Certification to the Washington County Auditor for unpaid Water Utility Bills; Resolution No. 2014-97 8. 39th Street N: Street & Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Pay Request No. 3 9. 2014 Street Improvements – Pay Request No. 4 10. Diedrich-Rieder Easement Vacation MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. OTHER CONSENT AGENDA