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DRAFT 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 Tablyn Park TKDA Engineer Stempski informed Council that a survey was conducted with the residents on 27th Street North (three) and 27 h 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`h 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" Qri one side only. One lot on the 27` Street North cul-de-sac was currently vacant, and O'Al econd,lot was not in favor of the landscaped center island. Council and Staff discussed various options of lon.niaintenahce vegetation, the paving of curb and gutter, and the alternative of a rain earden annfimt;nn M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp — to direct Staff to prepare plans for the cul-de-sac at 271h Street North, and work with the three residents on Curb anal v�egetafon design. (Motion passed 5-0) 9. PLANNING, LAND USE LiONING• A. Resolution No. 2006f$3: Variance lor Se' tic Drainfield: 8320 Hidden Ba Trail, Swanson• 14Lh The City Planner reported'that the Planning Comnussion recommended approval of the variance from drapn field setback standards. The applicant seeks a variance from drainfield setbacstandards to the property line (3 feet where 10 feet is required) and an existing detached garage (3 feet where 20 feet is required). The variance 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) B. Resolution No. 2006-084: CUP/Site Plan for VeterinaKy Clinic in GB Zone 11051 Stillwater Blvd. -Dr. John Baillie and Gary T. Harty - The City Planner reported that at the August 14, 2006, Planning Commission meeting, the applicant proposed relocation of the veterinary clinic from its present Lake Elmo Avenue location to the former Harty Insurance building on Stillwater Blvd. Applications for a Conditional Use Permit to locate the veterinary clinic in the GB zone and a Site Plan to modify the parking arrangement on the site have been presented to the City. A previously approved Site Plan (2005) to enlarge and remodel this site has been LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT AUGUST 15, 2006 El