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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Discussion held concerning the resident objections to the assessment cost distribution and amount of the assessment relative to the benefit to the property. Discussion also held concerning the number of units to assess the Durand property. Councilmember Bloyer moved TO TABLE ITEM 13. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2015-78 ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE LANGUAGE NEEDED FOR STAFF RECOMMENDED FOUR LOTS IN THE DURAND PARCEL. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-78 ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITH AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE DURAND PROPERTY AT 11332 2OTH ST. FROM 5 UNITS TO 3 UNITS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO CONSIDER ITEM 17 NEXT ON THE AGENDA. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) ITEM 12: PLAT APPROVAL PROCESS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Councilmember Fliflet brought forward concerns from the Parks Commission, Landscape Architect, Finance Director, and Planning Commission regarding the Plat Approval Process and Conditions of approval. Discussion was held, and Community Development Director Kyle Klatt offered his views and recommendations for changes that could address the concerns. This item will be brought to both the Parks Commission and Planning Commission for further discussion and further input to be sure their concerns are addressed. Klatt did explain that the sixty day rule limits the amount of work that can be done prior to approval and added that the number of conditions typically found on approvals is in line with other cities. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved THAT RELEASE/REALLOCTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS WITH THE COUNTY NEED CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. MOTION WITHDRAWN. Finance Director Bendel stated she will provide a draft policy for conditions of approval for collection and reallocation of special assessments. ITEM 14: 2016 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING City Engineer Stempski reviewed the project area and schedule, noting that the Kirkwood residents submitted a petition to the pave their gravel road and staff was directed to include that area in the project. Stempski also reviewed the planned improvements and estimated cost per unit for each area. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-79, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING A HEARING FOR THE 2016 STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0.