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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 20, 2015 Page 3 of 6 Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TOAPPROVE $12,610 FOR 55% SHARE OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION IN THE NORTHWEST SECTION. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE A 6 INCH CONCRETE WALK AT A COST OF $4,040 FOR A PEDESTRIAN RAMP AND A 3 INCH BITUMINOUS WALK AT A COST OF $9,160. MOTION PASSED 4 - 1. (Pearson – Nay) Discussion was held concerning potential cost sharing with the school district on part of the trail costs. Staff was directed to continue to negotiate with the school district for cost sharing on the trail portion of the project. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2015-81 APPROVING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY (MANNING AVENUE) PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 9: LAKE ELMO AIRPORT REALIGNMENT Interim Administrator Schroeder reported that Councilmember Smith is requesting the City Council consider a resolution concerning the Lake Elmo Airport that is similar to resolutions passed by Baytown and West Lakeland. Councilmember Smith stated that the City considered a similar airport expansion in 2006 and it was determined it was not in the City’s best interest at that time. Discussion held concerning the airport expansion and noise impact to Lake Elmo residents. Councilmember Smith indicated she would continue further discussions with Metropolitan Airport Commission and City staff. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL A FUTURE DATE. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 10: HAMMES PLAT EXTENSION Interim Administrator Schroeder reviewed the history of the site and status of the plat recording. Schroeder reported that staff recommended an additional condition be added that requires any special assessments due to be paid prior to recording the plat. Councilmember Fliflet asked about the status of the Developer’s Agreement. Staff reported that the Developer’s Agreement was approved by resolution of the City Council but was not executed. Applicant Elenanor Hammes explained the cause of the delays and noted that she is concerned she could lose the property to foreclosure if the project is delayed further. Discussion held concerning litigation against the property, moratorium in place, and financial implications for the City. Councilmembers Fliflet and Lundgren indicated the Council needs more time to look through additional information requested to assess financial impacts to the City. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO TABLE FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO GATHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay)