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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 21, 2015 Page 4 of 5 the city having to pay for them. City Administrator Zuleger explained the process used to arrive at the agreement. The Park Commission wanted to keep Stonegate Park intact. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (Fliflet – Nay) Meeting recessed at 8:58 pm. Meeting reconvened at 9:05 pm. ITEM 13: MUNICIPAL CONSENT – PHASE II DOWNTOWN STREET AND UTILITY PROJECT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-27 City Planner Johnson presented background of project. Washington County’s Frank Ticknor explained the public engagement, goals, and preliminary design. Mr. Ticknor went through the preferred alternatives. The 30th street options were described. The key decision points were presented: 1) preliminary road designs for areas A-D; and 2) stormwater management facilities. It was noted that the overhead utilities did not need to be decided at this point. If included, it can be pulled out later. The next steps were outlined. Mr. Johnson explained the bases for the staff recommendations. It was noted that the City’s minimum size for septic systems is 24,000 square feet. Why this project was moved up in the schedule was explained. The growing issue of septic problems in the village precipitated this being advanced. It was explained the County would not have been a full reconstruct if the City did not participate. It was explained that if the street not reconstructed now, the eventual utility infrastructure would include greater costs for the city. The responsiveness of the staff and County to concerns about trees was noted. The inclusion of sidewalks was discussed. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE 30TH STREET OPTION #2. Motion fails for lack of second. The fiscal impact was discussed. Mr. Zuleger explained the impact of the County repayment plan. Tim Danielson, 11357 30th St, is frustrated by Council indecision. He wants more safety considerations instead of discussing sidewalks. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-27, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR PHASE II OF THE DOWNTOWN STREET AND UTILITY PROJECT. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. Project Areas Breakdown: Area A: MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT PROJECT AREA A WITH OPTION #2. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The width of sidewalks was discussed. Council Member Fliflet does not support taking more land from landowners. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (Fliflet - Nay). Area B: MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO ADOPT PROJECT AREA B AS SHOWN (OPTION #3). Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 Area C: MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT PROJECT AREA C. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-1 (B loyer - Nay) Area D: Mayor Pearson wants to do it right if the City is going to do it. He believes Option #3 offers best safety and better snow removal option. It also offers the best visual features. Council Member Smith agrees. Mike Mazzara wants no sidewalks, but if there are going to be sidewalks, he is in favor of the 7’ walk instead. Council Member Fliflet supports the 7ft sidewalk because it would have less impact on landowners. Council Member Bloyer opposed to sidewalks, but if it is going to be done, it should be done right.