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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 21, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Bloyer asked City Attorney Snyder and Community Development Director Klatt for guidance, as he felt the City Council was not comfortable with the proposal. Councilmember Fliflet asked for further definition of “cemetery” and Councilmember Lundgren requested further definition of “funeral home.” Councilmember Smith moved TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR FURTHER CITY REVIEW. Councilmember Fliflet seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. 18. FINAL PLAT, FINAL PUD PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT – WILDFLOWER AT LAKE ELMO. ORDINANCE NO. 08-126 Community Development Director Klatt reviewed the request for the first phase of Wildflower at Lake Elmo, noting that no construction can begin until the trunk sewer project is complete. Klatt presented the recommended twelve conditions of approval, plus five additional conditions added by the Planning Commission. Applicant Bob Engstrom addressed questions concerning landscaping, trails and street widths. Street naming was also discussed, with Mayor Pearson questioning the use of unique street names versus using the county system of naming streets. Discussion was also held concerning a request from Jean DuPuis at 11676 Stillwater Blvd. N., who asked that the proposed grass trail behind her home be eliminated from the plan. Councilmember Smith moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-126 AND RESOLUTION 2015-60 WITH CONDITIONS 1 – 16 AND RECOGNIZING THERE WILL BE NO GRASS TRAIL ON OUTLOT O AND TO CONDITION 16 TO STATE THAT PRIVATE MITIGATION STEPS WILL BE ENFORCED AND THE SOUTHERNMOST STREET WILL BE 18 FEET WIDE VERSUS 24 FEET. Councilmember Fliflet seconded the motion. Mayor Pearson moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY MOTION TO INCLUDE CONDITION 17 IN THE APPROVAL. Councilmember Bloyer seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Smith – Nay) Mayor Pearson stated that he could not support 18 foot street widths and was concerned about alley maintenance and the amount of asphalt in the development. Councilmember Bloyer also stated that he could not support 18 foot street widths. Vote taken on primary motion. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) 19. COUNCIL DRIVEN WORKSHOP FOLLOW UP City Attorney Snyder stated that the Council spoke about dispute resolution at a prior workshop and has continued to express interest in enhancing conversations and working together. Snyder described services offered by the State of Minnesota Dispute Resolution and stated he will work with the Interim City Administrator and City Clerk to facilitate use of those services. Meeting adjourned at 11:08 pm. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk