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LAKE .ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 6, 1979 —4— LANES DEMONTREVILLE CONTINUED: Mrs, Thompson, owner of lots 253-257 and. 258-262 at the end of Dempsey, asked if a decision can be made concerning Argyle and the cul—de—sac at the and of Dempsey. They want to start their home and this will affect where they place the house. They would like the cuI4,de—aaoakthe end of Dempsey, beyond -their lot. Armstron(r suggested a partial cul— de— Sao, The Administra -b r will contract Top Twenty and see what their plans are. Building on an unimproved. street was asked.: Mrs. Thompson showed the Counoil a letter sipped by the City to Mr. LaMott, the previous lot owner, stating this is a buildt0le lot. A variance will be necessary hefore a permit; can be granted. Mottaz feels a variance is in order since -two other variances to build have been granted. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, that Argyle be vacated between the south line of Dempsey andthe north line of Mack Avenue provided: 1) that sufficient street; be reserved. at the north end of the proposed vacated portion to allow for a. cul—de—sac and 2) the owner of lot 258, Lanes Demontreville Country Club, deed to the City easement rights over the necessary protion of the northeast corner of said lot. After additional discussion it was agreed more information is needed regarding the status of Lake Shore Boulevard. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to table the motion on the floor and all action for street vacation in Lanes Demontreville Country Club until the present line of Lake ')here Boulevard �- (Bill Trail) can be determined. Motion carried 4-1. Mottaz voting nay« Mrs. Thompson was advised to apply for the necessary variances and present them to the Planning Commission for recommendation, The Administrator requested she send him a copy of the letter to Mr. LaMott. 15th STREET VAOATION: Bob Wier told the Council the Maintenance Department does not want to go through another spring with the City maintaining 15th ,Street in its present condition. The road should be passible through the winter; but is near impassible after the spring thaw. Mottaz said the Council agreed to leave the road open this winter and suggested blocking it off in the spring if it becomes impassible. The vacation will be reconsidered in April, Mayor Armstrong closed the hearing at 8:55 p.m. Armstrong moved, seconded by `Mottaz, to table the matter of vacating 15th Street until the second meeting in April, or until weather conditions require futher action. Motion carried 5-0. The Administrator will write the County and tell them of the Cityb decision. PIRE/MAINTENANCE BUILDING: The Architect presented alternate 4 with the conditions imposed by the Council included, (single access from the mezzanine, joint access to two washrooms, central entrance, office and breakroom upstairs, ladder access to the firemen's storage area). This has been reviewed by the Fire Department. Morgan moved, seconded by Pott, to approve alternate concept 4; and give the architect authority to proceed in drawing up the plane, specs, and bidding documents.