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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Page 6 of 8 Councilmember Bloyer expressed concern over transparency and stated that past City Council members have had access to full working documents. Mayor Pearson stated that the City should have written policies concerning this subject. Councilmember Lundgren asked for the City Attorney to provide his opinion on the request to release the information. Attorney Snyder stated that when Councilmember requests a working document it can be furnished and suggested that the information requested by provided as long as staff can include some protection and disclaimer. Snyder suggested that the Council discuss a process for addressing similar requests in the future. Dale Doerschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated he has been hearing the Council ask for proformas that haven’t been provided, and expressed concern over the Finance Committee agendas. Stuart Johnson, 3603 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated that models are essential and it seems unusual to not provide working documents to the Council. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND UPHOLD THE CITY’S INTERNAL CONTROL POLICY SURROUNDING THE RELEASE OF PROPRIETARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) Councilmember Bloyer moved TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM 28 TO BEFORE ITEM 23. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO CONSIDER THE SAVONA AGENDA ITEMS NEXT. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 24: SAVONA 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT – RESOLUTION 2015-70 Community Development Director Klatt reviewed prior City Council action on the plat and clarified areas of past concern. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLTUION 2015-70 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SAVONA 3RD ADDITION WITH CONDITIONS 11 AND 12 STRICKEN. Councilmember Smith moved TO LEAVE CONDITON 12 IN THE APPROVAL AND DIRECT THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO LOOK AT THE PLANS. AMENDMENT DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. PRIMARY MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) Councilmember Smith stated that she met with representatives at the Savona development and thanked them for their attempts to make the exterior of the townhomes look better. Discussion held regarding multifamily classification and design standards. Councilmember Fliflet suggested rewording the City’s code to better define multifamily and single family. Challenges related to landscaping around the stormwater pond retaining wall were discussed. Councilmember Fliflet stated the City should review the park to be installed by the developer. Councilmember Bloyer stated that he would not support that condition, as the park is on private property.