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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 2015 Page 3 of 5 City Clerk Bell provided background and summarized the proposed modification. A public hearing must be held in order to modify the enabling resolution. City Administrator Zuleger explained the impact of the difference between a Economic Development Authority and a Commission. Council Member Fliflet clarified again that there is no intent to modify the powers of the EDA, but to clarify the limited powers to reflect the original intent at the time of creation. Mayor Pearson asked if there is benefit to EDA issuing bonds. Finance director Bendel did not have an opinion as to which way would be better. She stated that it is another way to do business. Mr. Zuleger explained the effect on the powers the modification would have. Council Member Fliflet offered friendly amendment to keep numbered limitations in resolution. AMENDMENT PASSED 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Fliflet seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing opened at 8:30 pm. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing closed at 8:30 pm. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-15, MODIFICATION TO ENABLING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA, AS AMENDED. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 7: 39TH STREET: STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS – CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 No report or action taken. ITEM 8: EAGLE POINT BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS – ACCEPT REPORT; CALL IMPROVEMENT HEARING; Resolution No. 2015-16 Assistant City Engineer Stempski presented the feasibility report and proposed schedule. It was noted that the current road does not contain a sand sub-base which in turn exacerbates the heave problems due to freezing. Storm sewer and sanitary sewer will be installed. It was noted that the landscaping at both ends should be able to be saved. The.. Four assessment methods were analyzed. Front footage, adjusted front footage, area-wide, and number of SACs. Based on the feedback from the recent meeting with the owners, the owners were in favor of area-wide. Sanitary sewer costs for improvements serving the InWood development to the north were explained. They total $108,000. Waivers would be obtained in order to do project. It was reiterated that this project was initiated by property owner petition. City Administrator Zuleger pointed out the townhome association was in favor of 10 year assessments. The timing of the assessments was discussed. The lifetime of the roads was discussed. Mayor Pearson was okay with 10 years assessment. Council Member Bloyer added that existing parcels be assessed over time. It was explained that sewer can be assessed over 10 or 15 years. Council consensus was to assess the InWood parcels up front. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING HEARING FOR THE EAGLE POINT BOULEVARD STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Meeting recessed at 9:01 pm. Meeting reconvened at 9:06 pm. ITEM 9: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – LIQUOR STORES, CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT; Ordinance 08-116, RESOLUTION FOR SUMMARY PUBLICATION, Resolution No. 2015-17