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Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, August 15, 1978 cont. The Council suggested a timetable for completion of the construction in view of the fact that the structure is not fixed on any foundation, and no sanitary system completed. Mr, Schwartz, Mr. Jim White, and Mr. Jim Burns appeared before the Council to request the Council to resolve this issue due to problems affecting their propertied created by Mr. Anderson's incomplete structure. Counsel Raleigh informed the Council that if the extension is denied, Mr. Anderson can go back to Court to appeal, which would only delay construc- tion even longer. A motion was made by Councilman Morgan 2nd by Councilman Shervheimj, deny- ing the extension of Mr, Anderson's permit Motion failed 2-9. Mayor Armstrong, Councilwoman Lyons and Councilman Pott voted against, Mayor Armstrong urged the Council to approve the extension with a strict timetable and posting of bond. A motion was made by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Coucilman Pott to approve Resolution 78-27, "a Resolution instructing City Attorney to prepare an agreement to be signed by Mr. Anderson delineating City's specifications and deadlines for the completion of the project and requirirfg Mr.. Anderson to post a $?,000 bond." After more discussion it was the consensus of the Council to amend the re- solution to include: "The premises shall not be lived in at anytime during the remainder of the construAmbn until a Certificate of Occupancy is is- sued." Motion carried 4-1. Councilman Morgan voted against. (A copy of agreement attached to and hereby made part of these minutes.) Jim Schaefer Variance- Mr. Jim Schaefer appeared before the Council to request a variance to build an attached garage three feet from his property line. Mr. Schaefer presented the Council with signed approval of all ;surrounding neighbors. A motion was made by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan, to approve the variance for the proposed garage of three foot side clearneeeto the side property, and the stipulation that Mr. Schaefer includes a turn'atiound for the driveway, Motion carried 5-0. Petition - Mack Street Variance: A motion was made by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Pott, tib refer this petition to the committee that is studying the other two matters. Motion carried 5--0. Foxfire Estatett- Final Plat Aporoval: Mr, Mark Hanson appeared before the Council to re: quest final plat approval, Councilman Morgan e3�pressed his desire to view this property condidering the Park dedication, The Coun¢Oi.l expressed its concern over the increased. traffic created by the extension of Jamaca Avenue. The plan includes two signs for "Emergency Ve- hicles Only « The Council asked for some sort of gate, or other means by. which to discourage local traffic; be included in the plans for consideratio7 at the nest regular meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott, to grant construction approval for the plan and schedule final plat for next regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0.