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MINUTES APPROVED AS AMENDED 7/19/11 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 5, 2011 4 MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-024, stating Findings of Fact related to an Appeal and overturning the Staff determination that the western property line is in the front lot line and instead specifying that the northern property line is the front property line for this parcel. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Variance Ordinance Amendments Planning Director Klatt requested City Council approval of proposed changes to the Administrative Section of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed update of the section of code reflects the recent changes the Minnesota State Legislature made to the City’s statutory authority to grant variance. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve Ordinance No. 08-047 amending the “Administrative” section of the Zoning Ordinance concerning Variances as recommended by the Planning Commission and Resolution No. 2011-025 allowing summary publication of the Ordinance. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. City Engineering Services – Discussion of Discontinuation of Services City Administrator Messelt requested the City Council provide direction regarding the recent notification by TKDA, effective immediately, of their intention to discontinue Engineering Services to the City, with a transition. He also presented options for City engineering services, including a scoring of the several options. Mayor Johnston stated that there is a value with long term relationships with city consultants. He suggested that any new relationship entered into by the City for engineering services extend to the end of this year but include a City option for a 3 year extension. MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to direct City Staff to initiate a transition and selection initiative for City Engineering Services, as agreed upon at the July 5, 2011, Council meeting. Mayor Johnston seconded the Motion. Motion passed 5-0. City Council Meeting Calendar For August 2011 City Administrator Messelt requested the City Council discuss the scheduled meeting dates for August 2011 due to recent changes by the Council relating to Workshops, the five Tuesdays in August, accommodating the summer activities and schedules. The City also received a request from the City of Oak Park Heights City Council to convene a joint meeting to discuss the Highway 36 Corridor. Council Member Smith stated no conversation with her about the August dates possibly affecting her schedule. If there are meeting date changes, Council should be consulted.