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APPROVED MARCH 20, 2012 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 2012 and a briefing from the Minnesota Department of Health on the status of PFC groundwater contamination in Lake Elmo. Council Member Emmons noted that he also had attended the same meetings in re: Metropolitan Transit Park & Ride and Minnesota Department of Health on groundwater contamination. Council Member Smith inquired to the status of the Old Village landowners meeting that occurred during spring break and asked for a report from the Planning Director. City Administrator Zuleger updated the City Council that (8) Homeowners Association Representatives attended the open forum on March 15th. He noted he appreciated the thorough briefing by the Minnesota Department of Health on the PFC groundwater contamination issue. Zuleger alerted the Council that he would be meeting with Washington County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Halverson on traffic enforcement and other issues on Wednesday March 21, 2012. Zuleger provided a brief issue update on the library building purchase, storm water fee appeals, and the development of financial pro forms for the water, sewer, and surface water funds. City Attorney Snyder noted that he was working with the City Engineer on the real estate transaction needed to acquire land for Municipal Well #4. In addition, he reported that he had received statistical data from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department on Lake Elmo and that he thought it would be beneficial for the Council to hear a presentation on the same data. Snyder provided the Council with an update on the land detachment appeal process. Council Member Emmons asked for an update on the 3M litigation and Snyder noted that he would be happy to offer a report in Executive Session. City Engineer Griffin reported that he was working with the Valley Branch Watershed District on acquiring additional reimbursement funds for the installation of rain gardens for the 2012 street improvement projects. He also asked the Council to refer to his written report for a summary of his activities since the last Council meeting. Planning Director Klatt gave an update on both the 1-94 and Old Village Work Groups. He noted that the I-94 group is continuing to work on buffering plans and easement in preparation for a Comp Plan amendment and zoning plan. The Old Village Work Group had a major landowners meeting during the week of March 13th and there was some discussion on Transfer Development Rights. Klatt also noted that a member of the Old Village Work Group was working on illustrative concept to provide some texture to the land use plan. Klatt informed the Council of the MnDOT Highway 5 Landscaping Grant planting event on June 2, 2012; Council Members are encouraged to attend. Klatt also noted that staff had met with Washington County on establishing trail access and parking areas for bike / ped access into western parts of the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. He will present County recommendations to the Planning Commission next week. Director of Public Works Bouthilet noted that he was gearing up for spring by changing out the hockey boards for tennis nets, preparing the parks and completing some early road patching. He has not yet put away the winter maintenance equipment. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Approved disbursements and payroll in the amount of $95,705.35 2012 Seal Coat Project – Agreement for Joint Services with West Lakeland Township 2012 Seal Coat Project – Preparations of Plans and Specifications Professional Engineering Support Services – Adopt Consultant Pool Approval and Reading of Arbor Day Proclamation