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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 4, 2004 4 M/S/P Dunn/Johnston – to take off probation and promote to Fire Fighter status: Brian Hauser as Fire Fighter #77, Lee Olson as Fire Fighter #78, Dan Lavasseur as Firefighter #79, and Steve Rutowski as Fire Fighter #80. (Motion passed 4-0). 8. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT: A. Resolution No. 2004-038:Landscape Cul-de-Sacs:Invitation to residents At the April 20th meeting, the Council awarded the contract for the 2004 Overlay Project to the lowest bidder, Tower Asphalt for their base bid of $62,800. The Engineer advised the Council will have to make a decision if its wishes to include the landscape cul-de-sacs islands bid alternative. The Council directed staff to contact the property owners involved; invite them to view the cul-de-sac landscaping plans; and solicit their options as to whether that cul-de-sac project alternate should be undertaken by the City. Tom Prew gave a brief presentation of examples of landscaped islands. Council member Johnston noted that it would be the homeowner’s responsibility for maintaining the islands. Jim Trevis, 4850 Jerome Avenue N., said he loves the look of the landscape cul-de-sacs, but was opposed to the idea because of potential problems with snow removal. People play ball in this area. They don’t have a homeowner’s association so it would be him and his wife maintaining the plantings. Joan Porcher, 4990 Jasper Avenue N., voiced her concern on the width of the street for not being wide enough for vehicles, such as a recycling truck, to get through. Also, children ride their bikes and play basketball in this area. Monique Kolb, 9387 Jane Circle N., had a concern on the safety issue for children playing and it would make it difficult for them to backup their boat. The landscaping would be difficult to maintain and there must be other things to spend the money on. Paula Wood, 9389 Jane Circle N., said there are only two houses on the cul-de-sac and the landscape island would obstruct the view. She said it would be up to her and her neighbor to maintain the plantings, which did not interest them. She also had a concern on ease for snowplowing. M/S/P Dunn/Johnston – that the Council will not adopt the draft resolution awarding the cul-de-sac asphalt removal bid alternate for the 2004 Overlay Project based on the objections of the property owners involved. (Motion passed 4-0). 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Resolution No. 2004-038:Section 520 Site Plan, 11343 39th Street N. George Middleton, Excel Partners (Retail Construction) has made application for a Section 520 Site Plan for a 4,000 square foot addition to the existing structure at 11343 39th Street N. The addition will be to the east side of the existing building and be of the