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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2005 5 The most recent Letter of Credit renewal/extension expire on February 27, 2005. The development agreement between Robert Engstrom Companies and the City specifies that all public infrastructure and landscape improvements within the Fields of St. Croix 2nd Addition were to be completed by September, 2000. M/S/P Johnson/DeLapp - to notify Robert Engstrom Companies that it may renew the subject Letter of Credit in the full amount for not more than 30 days (i.e. to March 27, 2005.) During that 30 day period Robert Engstrom Companies must present to the Council both complete plans for project improvements that remain incomplete (primarily the park and project landscaping), and a detailed schedule for the completion of those improvements. A council decision regarding further extension of the Letter of Credit will be based on their approval of the plans and schedule presented. Any plans/schedules presented by the developer must be on one of the March 1st or March 15 city council agendas. (Motion passed 5-0). If the lender does not approve a 30-day extension of Letter of Credit #1804 at the close of business on February 25, 2005, the City will present the lender with a Sight Draft for the full amount of the Letter of Credit. B. Resolution 2005-018, Met Council Draft Water Resources Plan The City Planner reported the Metropolitan Council is considering a draft of their Water Resources Policy Plan as is required every 10 years by State Statute. The draft plan covers Regional Policy regarding Waste Water (Sewers), Storm/Surface Water and Water Supply. On February 8, the Public Works Council Committee reviewed the proposed City comments on the draft plan that had been prepared by staff and directed that those comments be incorporated into a resolution for City Council consideration. A draft Resolution was submitted for approval. M/S/P Johnson/Smith - to adopt Resolution No. 2005-018 offering City Council comments on the Metropolitan Council Draft Water Resources Plan. (Motion passed 5- 0). C. Street Naming Ordinance At their February 8 meeting, the Council’s Public Health and Safety Committee directed staff to draft Council action that would reintroduce a uniform street naming system within the City that follows the general pattern (Alphabetical west-to-east) of the 1971 Agreement, but which also allows some street naming latitude as long as the alphabetical range is adhered to. This reintroduction of the uniform street naming system was brought to the City’s attention by the Lake Elmo Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. M/S/P DeLapp/Smith – to adopt Ordinance No 97-149, A Uniform Street Naming And Numbering System. (Motion passed 5-0.)