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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Page 4 of 8 ITEM 18: GATEWAY CORRIDOR MARKET AND FISCAL IMPACT STUDY Interim Administrator Schroeder introduced the East Metro Strong and Bus Rapid Transit concept. Community Development Director Klatt noted that the Planning Commission also received information from East Metro Strong at the last meeting. Will Schroeer, Executive Director of East Metro Strong, explained that the market study would not bind the City to anything and explained how the information may be useful to the City. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved to remove the motion from the table TO CONTRIBUTE $20,000 TO THE LAKE ELMO MARKET AND FISCAL IMPACT STUDY. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Bloyer, Smith – Nay) ITEM 19. MANNING AVENUE REDESIGN/REALIGNMENT Interim Administrator Schroeder reviewed a map of the area, noting staff recommendation to approve Concept C. Frank Ticknor, Washington County Public Works, discussed the phases and timeline for the project. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ACCEPT THE COUNTY STAFF, CITY STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONCEPT C. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) Discussion held concerning stoplight locations, traffic patterns and safety issues. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ACCEPT CONCEPT C2, TO NOT BUILD THE ROAD FROM OLD HIGHWAY 5 TO CSAH 14 AT THIS TIME, ANDTO EXPLORE OPTIONS ON TEMPORARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS BETWEEN THE CUL DE SAC AND CSAH 14. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 20: PEBBLE PARK PICNIC SHELTER Public Works Superintendent Bouthilet presented itemization of costs for add on features of the Pebble Park picnic shelter recommended by the Parks Commission. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE PEBBLE PARK PICNIC SHELTER WITHOUT THE LOGO AND ORNAMENTATION ON THE GABLE END. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ALLOW THE LASER CUT CITY LOGO TO REMAIN. AMENDMENT PASSED 5 – 0. PRIMARY MOTION PASSED 4 – 1. (Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 21: DOWNTOWN PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS – APPROVE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS Frank Ticknor, Washington County Public Works, provided a review of the process of the project and asked for the Council’s guidance on burying the overhead utilities. Discussion was held concerning the cost of burying the utilities and potential funding sources. Barry Weeks, 3647 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated concern that the cost of burying the overhead utilities could increase and stated that this money could be spent on a lot of other things.