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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Community Development Director Klatt presented summary of the proposed Lennar townhome sketch plan. He also explained the planning review process. Paul Tibone from Lennar explained the target demographic is young professionals and seniors. The HOA will provide maintenance. The HOA fee will be $50 to $100 depending on the amenities. He described the architecture will be similar to Savona. The price point will be high $200Ks to low $300Ks. Council Member Fliflet noted her concern that the dominant garages. Mr. Tibone said Lennar would consider their options. It was pointed out that there is no open space requirement recommended by the Planning Commission. There will be a cash park land dedication instead. No formal action requested. The meeting location of the requested Council Driven Workshop was discussed. City Clerk Bell described the options and limitations. The meeting must be open and take place within the City Limits. He proposed that the meeting take place at the North Building conference room. Council favored having it at the Machine shed on 3/10. Attendance by all council members was desired. Council Member Smith asked that the March 17th be moved to the 24th as she will be out of town. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO SWAP THE MEETING DATES OF THE 10TH AND 17TH. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Staff explained that there are public hearings that are already scheduled for the 17th. Council consensus was to keep agenda light in Council Member Smith’s absence instead of changing dates. Staff will coordinate with Council to schedule the workshop. Motion withdrawn. STAFF REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: City Administrator Zuleger: Working on water tower site acquisition; Washington County Sheriff Office now has a substation at city hall. City Clerk Bell: ISD 834 has called for a special election on May 12, 2015 to vote on facility bonding. Lake Elmo precincts will again be combined at city hall. City Finance Director Bendel: Auditors are conducting field work. Draft Audit report will be presented to Finance Committee first meeting in May; 2014 water report has been turned in. Focus is on conservation as opposed to consumption. City Attorney Snyder: No report. Community Development Director Klatt: Planning Commission will be considering Wildflower Preliminary Plat and Boulder Ponds Final Plat at next meeting. City Engineer Griffin: No report. Mayor Pearson Adjourned the meeting at 11:57 pm . LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk