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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 4, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Discussion held concerning enforceability of changes to the plat that has already been approved. Attorney Snyder stated that the developer cannot be held to the changes but can make them if he chooses. Mayor Pearson stated that he felt it was better to abide by the recommendations of safety professionals and use the county street naming system. Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO RECONSIDER THE WIDTH OF THE SOUTHERNMOST STREET, SUNFLOWER LANE, ON THE PLAT TO INCREASE THE STREET WIDTH FROM 18 FEET TO 24 FEET. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Smith, Bloyer – Nay) Councilmember Fliflet stated that after further discussion with staff regarding the street widths, she is in favor of requiring 24 foot street widths. Councilmember Smith stated that she feels there is plenty of access through streets and alleys and therefore disagrees with requiring 24 foot street widths. 14. APPROVAL OF FINAL 5TH STREET LANDSCAPE DESIGN 15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITY PLANNER SERVICES Community Development Director Klatt reviewed the request, noting that the contractor is currently helping with projects that are reimbursable but would like to be able to utilize the contractor for other projects. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember smith, moved TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR CITY PLANNER SERVICES. Motion Passed 4 – 1. (Bloyer – Nay) Councilmember Bloyer expressed concern about potential costs to the City under the proposed contract. 16. POSSIBLE FORMATION OF A CITY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Councilmember Fliflet stated that there are citizens that have expressed interest in serving on an environmental committee, noting that Tedi Carlson was in the audience and would be a big asset to the city in that capacity. Councilmember Fliflet suggested that the committee could be an advisory committee to the City Council on issues related to storm water, runoff, wetlands, waste, tree preservation and other issues. Mayor Pearson stated he did not want the formation of a committee to be a burden to City staff but was in favor of forming an environmental committee. Councilmember Fliflet volunteered to recruit members and draft a charter for the committee. 17. TARTAN PARK DISCUSSION Councilmember Lundgren reported on Washington County and Trust for Public Land working with 3M to preserve Tartan Park as a county owned park. Lengthy discussion was held concerning the size of the park, zoning and potential future uses. Mayor Pearson read a letter from resident Nadine Obermueller in support of retaining the Tartan Park as a park. Interim Administrator Schroeder stated that 3M has issued a deadline of September 22, 2015 for Washington County to commit to purchasing the park. City Attorney Snyder suggested the City