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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 2015 Page 3 of 5 Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTON 2015-84 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2016 GENERAL FUND, DEBT SERVICE FUND AND LIBRARY FUND ANNUAL BUDGETS AND LEVIES. Motion passed 3 – 2 (Pearson, Bloyer – nay). Mayor Pearson stated it is a good budget and he appreciates the Finance Committee work on it. ITEM 10: Developer Line of Credit Reduction Discussion Interim Administrator Schroeder introduced the item and reviewed the request from Robert Engstrom Company for a reduction in the Letter of Credit for the Wildflower development. Schroeder explained the risk to City in allowing partial decreases and suggested that staff be directed to propose changes to development agreements to allow for reductions in letters of credit. City Engineer Griffin reviewed steps in the Letter of Credit reduction policy currently in place, noting that he is in favor of minor revisions, particularly in the street utility area. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROPOSE CHANGES TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS THAT WOULD ALLOW DECREASES IN LETTERS OF CREDIT. Motion passed 4 – 1 (Bloyer – nay). Councilmember Bloyer stated he would not support the motion as it would lower the leverage the City has with developers. ITEM 11: Tana Ridge Park Sign Interim Administrator Schroeder reviewed the placement of a park sign in Tana Ridge, noting the size and location of the sign and presented a suggested from the Public Works staff to reduce the height of the sign. Darcy Hilgendorf, 11644 44th Street North, commented on the size of the sign and stated she would like the Parks Commission to evaluate if this size park needs a sign like this. Ms. Hilgendorf stated that if a sign is required, she would like input on the size, design and location of the sign in Tana Ridge Park. David Jack, 11657 44th Street North, asked if a sign is needed in a low use park such as this and requested it be moved closer to the ball parks. Mayor Pearson stated he spoke with a resident in the past two weeks about this issue and the Parks Commission has discussed it. Pearson added that he appreciates the work the Commission puts into these projects. Councilmember Bloyer indicated he agreed with Mayor Pearson. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO REMOVE THE TANA RIDGE SIGN AND DIRECT THE PARKS COMMISSION TO REVIEW PLACEMENT AND SIZE OF ALL SIGNS IN ALL PARKS. Motion passed 3 – 1 – 1 (Pearson – nay, Bloyer – abstain).