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MINUTES APPROVED FEBRUARY 3, 2010 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 City Engineer Stempski presented the proposed 2010 Street Improvements, including scope of work, proposed approach and timeline, estimated project costs, estimated local improvement assessment for benefitting properties and pros and cons of selection of either bituminous or concrete curb. Major Johnston opened the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m. The following residents spoke at the public hearing: Anne Gelbman, 5034 Isle Ave. N. Steven Collier, 8896 Jane Rd. N. Rick Wyle, 8880 Jane Rd. N., read a brief letter from William Stevenson, 8895 Jane Rd. N., who was unable to attend. Mr. Wyle also spoke Kirby Spike, 9670 53rd St. N. Mark Hels, 8903 Jane Rd. N. Bill Weinberger, 9805 53rd St. N. Bob Lemanz, 53rd St. Steve Moeller, 9580 53rd St. N. The resident’s comments are available for review on a DVD at City Hall. The Public Hearing closed at 9:03 p.m. A 5-minute recess was called. Upon return from recess, the City Council debated the merits of concrete versus bituminous curbs, as well as the merits of conducting a survey of affected residents before making a final decision. City Engineer Griffin added his professional assessment regarding the issue of bituminous versus concrete curbs. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to adopt Resolution 2010-003, ordering the identified improvements and the preparation of Plans and Specifications for such, as directed, with the exception of a final decision to be made at a later date regarding selection of bituminous or concrete curbs,. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Administrator Messelt was directed to construct an appropriate survey instrument of the impacted neighborhoods and properties. Update to Lake Elmo Floodplain Management Ordinance: Final Adoption with DNR Revisions; Ordinance No. 2008-023; Resolution No. 2010-004 Administrator Messelt brought to the Council for consideration the final adoption of the Flood Plain ordinance in Lake Elmo. Council Member DeLapp requested clarification of two sections of the code. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2008-023 rescinding Chapter 152 of the City Code, Floodplain Management and replacing this chapter with a new ordinance that incorporates the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the community and that incorporates all revisions required under the National Flood Insurance Program. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.