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Motion: Council member DeLapp moved to approve Resolution no. 2007-047 approving the setback variance for the creation of a screened porch in place of a portion of the former deck at 8186 Hill Trail North based on the findings listed in the staffreport and subject to the conditions recommended by staff'. Council member Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Council member DeLapp moved to approve Resolution no. 2007-047 approving the expansion of the master bathroom at 8186 Hill Trail North based on the findings listed in the staff report and subject to the conditions recommended by staff. Council member Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. City Engineer Griffin requested the council to consider providing municipal consent for the Washington County CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) Construction Project from TH 36 north to 2100'north of CSAH 12 (750' Street North). Joe Lux, Washington County Transportation, gave a slide presentation on the Maiming Avenue -safety and mobility project Motion: Council member DeLapp moved to adopt Resolution no. 2007-048 approving Washington County CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) Construction Project, from TH 36 north to 2100' north of CSAH 12 (75`h Street North). Council member Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Accept the retirement of Jim McNamara, Building Official, effective August 3, 2007 City Administrator Hoyt requested the council to accept the resignation of Jim McNamara, Building Official, who is retiring August 3, 2007 after 25 years of city service. Motion: Council member Johnson moved to accept Jim McNamara's retirement as the city's building official effective August 3, 2007 and thank him for his 25 years ofservice. Council member Park seconded the motion. Council members Johnston, Johnson and Park voted for the motion, Council member DeLapp voted against. Consider four year mayoral term Mayor Johnston explained he believed changing to a four year mayoral term from the current two year term was in the best interest of the city. I Ie said that expanding the number of years in office for the mayor would lend consistency and continuity to the council's actions, especially those concerning development and long term planning for the city. He also cited the commitment required just to run for office takes a considerable amount of time compared to the time in office. Lake Elmo City Council Minutes .Tune 19, 2007