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APPROVED AS AMENDED SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 B. Fire Dept. Update: Chief Malmquist Fire Chief Malmquist informed Council that the Dept. visited three neighborhoods on National Night Out. He also thanked everyone for supporting the Pancake Breakfast during Huff'n'Puff days. He added that new members are always welcome and needed. Fire Chief Malmquist introduced the three newest members: Paul Jorgensen, Noah Malmquist and Brad Asplund, and requested they be placed on probation. M/S/P Smith/DeLapp — to approve Paul Jorgenson, Noah Malmquist and Brad Asplund as probationary members of the Lake Elmo Fire Dept. (Motion passed 5-0) 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Island Cul-de-Sacs in Tabl nn Park TKDA Engineer Stempski informed Council that a survey was conducted with the residents on 27 h Street North (three) and 271h Street Court North (two), requesting their input regarding landscaped center island cul-de-sacs. The three questions per the resident survey were: 1) Are they in favor of a landscaped center island cul-de-sac? 2) Would they help plant and maintain? 3) What is their opinion on the City posting the cul-de-sacs "No Parking"? The three residents on 27"' Street Court North were in favor and would help plant and maintain the island cul-de-sac. One resident was in favor, one opposed the parkin restriction, and one suggested posting "No Parking" on one side only. One lot on the 27` Street North cul-de-sac is currently vacant, and the owner of the second lot was not in favor of the landscaped center island. Council and Staff discussed various options of low maintenance vegetation, the paving of curb and gutter, and the alternative of a rain garden application, with curb and gutter around the island. M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp — to direct Staff to prepare plans for the cul-de-sac at 27a' Street North, and work with the three residents on curb and vegetation design. (Motion passed 5-0) 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Resolution No 2006-083• Variance for Septic Drainfield: 8320 Hidden Bay Trail, Swanson: The City Planner reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance from drain field setback standards. The applicant seeks variances from drain field setback standards to the property line (3 feet where 10 feet is required) and an existing detached garage (3 feet where 20 feet is required). The variances relate to the applicants' failing septic systems needing a new drainfield in proximity of the existing drainfield. No reasonable alternative location was available for the new drainfield. M/S/P Johnston/Johnson — to adopt Resolution No. 2006-083, approving the septic system setback variance at 8320 Hidden Bay Trail. (Motion passed 5-0) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2006 4