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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Fliflet stated that the 50th Street intersection should be a high priority for 2016 and not wait for the new road alignment. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WOULD LIKE BY MATTER OF RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEW CSAH 15 AND 50TH STREET AND MAKE IT KNOWN THAT THE CITY WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FO RHTE COUNTY FOR THIS STRETCH OF ROADWAY RECENTLY TURNED OVER TO THE COUNTY FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS STATE HIGHWAY 5. Councilmember Bloyer stated that this intersection does not meet County standards for a traffic light. Mayor Pearson asked about facts and rankings from the County’s report on intersections and stated that all intersections should be assessed before committing to upgrading one. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO TABLE THIS ISSUE TO A WORKSHOP. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) PRIMARY MOTION PASSED 3 – 1 – 1. (Pearson – Nay, Bloyer – Present) Mayor Pearson clarified that he is not opposed to a traffic light at the 50th Street intersection but wants to look at all intersections first. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO ARRANGE A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS INTERSECTION SAFETY CITY WIDE. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 7: APPROVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYOFF FOR KLEIS PROPERTY Finance Director Bendel reviewed the request from the property owner for a reduced payoff amount for special assessments levied in 1995 on a parcel that is in the Green Acres program. City Attorney Snyder explained the Green Acres program and noted that if the City Council chooses to modify the assessment it should be done by uniform resolution or an ordinance change. Peter Kastler, 9130 55th Street North, stated he is the grandson of the original owners and that his grandparents did not have any documentation regarding this assessment or the interest that is due. Mr. Kastler noted that the assessment payoff isn’t due until the property is taken out of Green Acres but he would agree to pay it off early at the reduced amount as a benefit to both parties. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ACCEPT THE PAYOFF OFFER OF $6,879.55 FROM MR. KASTLER/KLEIS FAMILY TO PAY IN FULL THE OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE 1995 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay)