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CITY OP LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, D7xI3,TTBER 1 i 1979 -5- DON KLAT''llus Variance from l�A lot size, home on a private road, and for off -set from 36th Street. The Council reviewed the recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mr. Klattke explained where his present houselis on the lot and where they would like to locate their earth sheltered house. The easement for the private road is 66 ft. wide. The Engineer said a maximum of three residents serviced off this road would not cause a problem with the off -set to 36th Street. The Council reviewed the requirements necessary for two drainfield sites disallowing the easements on the front lot., also: the•�rbad. btandabds and. the need'for-a`cu p-de-sac al end of the road were considered. Johnson stated he had no problem with the lot size, but the private road question would have to he resolved. Mottaz did not feel it fair to insis.t..,largor subdivisions meet the letter of the law and ,grant variances;f�ro`mthose same laws to smaller lot subdivisions. Armstrong stated if Mr. Klatke ooul.d demonstrate his intentions as to putting in a public road, subdivide the parcel into two lots and show adequate area for two drai.nfield sites on each lot he would be in favor of gwant.ing the variances. Mr. Klattke will talk to 'Bob Wier about the septic requirements*, specific road requirements and turn -around radius will be determined by the Engineer. MIDLAND MEADOWS: The Council reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation on Midland Meadows and the preliminary plat map of -tire subdivision. Mottaz moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Preliminary Plat for. Midland Meadows. Motion carried 4-0. Bruce Polz asked the Council if there would be any problem with staging plan for a 2,000 £t. temporary road with a cul-de-sac. The Council sav no problem provided assurances can be obtained that these improvements will be made. EMS o Ambulance Subsidy - The consensus of the communities that met was the monies should be divided based on the formula of the County or on a per -run basis. The Administrator will attend another meeting on December 19, at 7 p.m. Any further comments should be directed to him before this time. MSAt The City authorized. -the Engineer to do all the work, including Keats, on July 3. 1.979. In order to get a deed for Lake Shore Drive a survey may be necessary. The Council tabled until January 2 any authorization .for a survey. AGRICULTURE PRES".MWATION DILLt Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, too*adopt Resolution Amended 1/15/80 79-57 stating that` Lake Elmo is in 'favor of'the Ag^ Land Preservation Bill. Wording in the resolution to be included in the bill would state that the ljOA minimum 'be the total. for the farm, not a total in any one community. Also a small minimum be considered for truck farms and t orchards or legitimate agricultural, uses. Motion carried 4 0. TKE' JOTIDTSONt P,ouncil.l,gr Johnson read a memo .annour;Ging his resignation from the Lake Ej.m o City Council.