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MINUTES APRROVED: March 1, 2011 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 15, 2011 2 driveway to access from 28th Street, the potential building site on the northern property, the Valley Branch Watershed District maintenance of the culvert and flooding concerns Public Hearing opened at 8:16 p.m. Amanda Klecker, 8920 27th St. N., Lake Elmo, does not support the rezoning as her property value will decrease by the construction of a new home directly to the east. She said they will lose their scenic views and backyard privacy. When she purchased her home, she was told the abutting property was not buildable. Terry Arends, 8815 27th St. N., Lake Elmo, attended the February 8, 2011, Planning Commission meeting and questioned why the City was pushing to build, and said the culvert always floods. Bob Clark, representing potential landowners, stated they have met with the Planning Commission and provided the necessary information to support the request for rezoning of the two properties. Jon Duerscherl, 1017 Charlton St., West St. Paul, potential owner of the properties, stated he does not want to spend additional money to put in a new driveway as the existing slopes off of 27th Street would make it more difficult and expensive. Public Hearing closed at 8:32 p.m. The City Council discussed the separation between the existing home and potential future home on the northern lot and flooding concerns associated with Raleigh Creek at the culvert located under the existing driveway. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to table the application until the March 1, 2011, City Council meeting. Council Member Park seconded the Motion. Motion passed 5-0. Update on Discussions Regarding Location of the ECFC in Lake Elmo City Administrator Messelt was given direction in August 2010 to engage the City in discussions with the Early Childhood Education Family Center (ECFC), which originally began in 2006. Potential sites were offered in November 2010, December 2010 and January 2011 for the District to build upon. Options were a possible dual use Joint Power Agreement with extending sewer to the area, the City to purchase the land to be leased to the District, or assist the District with purchasing of the land. A possible purchase option of the identified properties, and bonding considerations for the addition of sewer was also discussed. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to direct the City Administrator to proceed with the Joint Powers Agreements and Purchase Option in preparation for the Special