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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Community Development Director Klatt stated that this agreement follows the model that has been used for other developments in the city. The overall project will include road and utility improvements. The total cost for the improvements is estimated to be $1.6 million. There were general questions from Council regarding the developer agreement. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-33, APPROVING THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT FOR HUNTERS CROSSING 2ND ADDITION. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 7: VILLAGE PRESERVE FINAL PLAT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-34. Community Development Director Klatt presented the Village Preserve Final Plat, which has been submitted by Gonyea. This is the first phase of a 91 unit residential subdivision, which is slightly lower than the preliminary plat. Phase 1 is comprised of 25.64 acres and 46 single family lots. All lots would be accessed from Lake Elmo Avenue. Mr. Klatt also outlined the 11 conditions of approval as recommended by staff. Council Member Lundgren asked about the developer agreement and why it is not also being brought to council at this time. Community Development Director Klatt stated that there are still some issues being worked out. At this time, staff is comfortable moving the plat forward without the developer agreement. Having the developer agreement executed is one of the 11 conditions of approval before the plat can be recorded. Council Member Fliflet asked if we have 42nd Street elsewhere in the city. It was indicated that there is another 42nd Street in the city. There was discussion about what to rename a numbered street. MOTION: Council Member Lundgren moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-34, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE VILLAGE PRESERVE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH 11 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND CHANGING THE NAME OF 42ND STREET. Council Member Fliflet seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. There was discussion regarding the street names of this plat. ITEM 8: APPROVE SALE OF AERIAL FIRE TRUCK. Fire Chief Malmquist discussed the sale of the aerial fire truck. The Pound, WI fire department has put in an offer. They have come to look at the truck and put down a deposit. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFER TO PURCHASE THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO USED LADDER FIRE TRUCK BY THE POUND FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500.00, WITH THE NET PROCEEDS OF $11,250.00 TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL BUILD OUT ENHANCEMENTS TO THE NEW FIRE TRUCK. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 9: APPROVE HIRING OF TAXPAYER RELATIONS COORDINATOR. City Administrator Zuleger explained the Taxpayer Relations Coordinator position. Mr. Zuleger stated that these duties are currently being split between the City Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and himself. Council Member Fliflet asked if hiring and firing authority rested with the Council or Administrator. Attorney Snyder stated that lower level employees are hired and fired by the Administrator subject to advice and consent of the Council. There was further discussion about the job duties of this position and why it is needed. Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated that he does not agree with the council’s decision. He wants council to support employees and let the administrator do his job.