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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 9, 2015 Page 3 of 6 ITEM 19: DISCUSSION OF THE SALE OF THE CITY’S PROPERTIES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA Councilmember Bloyer presented the background of the proposal. Finance Director Bendel presented the detailed list of properties that are municipally owned. A workshop to further discuss was proposed. ITEM 13: DOWNTOWN STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS – IMPROVEMENT HEARING; ORDER IMPROVEMENTS; CONSENT TO AWARD CONTRACT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-50 City Engineer Griffin presented the overview and scope of the improvement project Phase I. He provided a status update on the project schedule. The assessment methodology was explained. The received bids and the impact on the assessments were explained. Street, drainage, and street/landscape improvements are $9,200 per unit post-bid. The 2016 improvements were also noted. The regional stormwater costs were presented. The stormwater financing with 20 year bonding was discussed. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing opened at 8:52pm Stewart Johnson 3603 Lake Elmo Avenue asked about doing 20 yr bonds for all assessments. Omdahl explained that it can be done and that some cities do it. The city can also do 20 year assessments and 10 year bonding. It can affect the bond rating. Jerry Kromschroeder, business owner, stated that it is very difficult for a small business to generate enough additional income to pay large assessments. Molly Brendmoen, 3631 Laverne Avenue, asked that the council include the residents in discussing. Barry Weeks spoke about his personal sewer connection costs and other additional costs. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing closed at 8:56pm. Councilmember Fliflet requested clarification on elements and amenities included in Phase I. Engineer Griffin explained that the final assessment hearing will be held in 2016. MOTION: Council Member Lundgren moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-50, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT FOR THE OLD VILLAGE PHASE 1 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDING MUNICIPAL CONCURRENCE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY TO AWARD A CONTRACT. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Council discussed elements that are additional aesthetic features such as landscaping and could be removed from the final project. Meeting recessed at 9:16pm. Reconvened at 9:25pm. ITEM 14: MN-DEED GRANT PROGRAM – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEED INWOOD WATER SYSTEM GRANT; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-51 MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-51 ACCEPTING THE INWOOD AVENUE WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FROM THE