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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 pg. Meeting called to order at 7:33 PM by Acting Mayor Shervheim. Present: Acting Mayor Shervheim, Councilman Pott and Councilwoman Lyons. Absent: Mayor Eder and Councilman Abercrombie. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh and Engineer Noyes(9:00 PM). Olinger: Joe Moris advised that Carl Olinger was planning on selling his house and wanted to know if it had to be on a 5 acre parcel or if could be on one acre. He was advised that one acre would be acceptable but it must be platted. If they are interested in this approach they should make applic- ation for platting-thru the city office. Eden Park: Bruce Folz and Paul Emerson appeared relative to Eden Park Plan. Bruce explained that they have reviewed the letters from the city engineer and from the Valley Branch Watershed District and have reacted positively to all items requested. A revised plan, along with a letterdated September 2 from Orr-Schelen-Myerson & Assoc. explaining the changes, was submitted. They request approval of the grading plan, the mining permit, platting and permit for Mr. Moris to start building on Lot 23 Block 2. No public- ation of a hearing has been initiated for the mining permit. Clerk instructed to arrange for publication and set up for hearing at the PZC meeting of September 22, 1975 at 7:30 PM. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve the street grading plan subject to the engineers agreement that changes to plan com- ply with chose requested by engineer and VBWD. Also to approve a single residential building permit for Lot 23 Block 2 Eden Park for Ray Moris subject to a bond, a certified check or a saving certificate in the amount of $500.00 being filed with the city clerk to guarantee individual lot platting in the event Eden Park Plat is not completed, Carried 3-0 with Mayor Eder and Councilman Abercrombie absent. Jerome Bratsch: 7934 Hill Trail. North. Mr. Bratsch indicated he purchased property in February of 1966; culvert installed and blacktop laid in spring of that year. Bldg. Insp. advised that prior to installation of culvert and black - topping road was continually washing out in this area. The installation improved an existing problem. Engineer's letter of August 21, 1975 suggests possibility of installation of 200' of 18" cement pipe to resolve problem. but an easement is necessary. Mr. Bratsch indicated he would give ease- ment if it didn't affect the lot and make it non -buildable. Engineer to respond further based on information available. Mr. Bratsch to be advised of final decision on what can be done and by whom. Special Meeting:Meeting scheduled for September 9, 1975. Council will meet at 7:00 PM and will discuss flooding problems. At 7:30 PM council will meet in joint session with the PZC to discuss sewer timetable and related item, zoning and lot sizes. At 8:00 PM council will go into a separate session to dis- cuss other items including the 1976 budget. 834-Cimarron:Contract proposal for offering or extending sewer service to Oakland Jr. High School. Counsel instructed to give contract to engineer requesting that we get a written report from the engineer as soon as possible. Building Inspector: Requested permission to attend course sponsored by Inver Grove Heights Jr. College, at city expense of $30.75.if it did not conflict with the course on energy and its application for the bldg. insp.. Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize bldg. insp. additional amount of $30.75 to attend special course. Carried 3-0.