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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 1, 1980 -2- Tartan Meadows -_Discussion:. Morgan the -City received an engineers repo d. / treatment.plant could handle the Ol Problems servicing their own users. rt stated that two years ago saying that the Cimarron Village; today they have His is not confident these sewer systems can be engineered to work indefinitely, particularly in an area where serious surface water problems exist. Pott also expressed concern about these systems; but is anxious to see an alternate to the 'big pipet in the City. He feels this ,would be a good location and density, provided the surface water problems are resolved and the septic system works. Armstrong feels the 12 A required in the Comp Plan should be adhered to. He also questioned the density for this type of system. He does not think this is the place to experiment, especially with the existing water problems. Mottaz agrees with Morgan and also feels the City would be forced to assume responsibility for the system should it fail. He sees no alternative but the required 12A lots. Motion carried 4-1. Pott opposed. He feels the City should seek alternative methods to the 'pipe' other than 1-A lots; and, considers;this an appropriate area for density similar to Cimarron should no surface water problems exist. No representative of Tartan Meadows was present. C. Richert - Simple Lot Subdivision - Mayor Armstrong reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation to approve this lot division. *Amended 4/15/80 to 24A The entire tract is*2--A, one parcel containi.ng*IA, the other 12A.(these add- lbs-s than 1A... are on separate tax parcels) Mr. Richert want to divide the property into equal 1.125A parcels. Surrounding lots average 1A. Morgan moved, seconded by Pott, to approve Resolution 80-19, a Minor Subdivision for Elmer Richert, and a variance for a 1.125A lot size. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Richert will supply the City with a Certificate of Survey indicating the two new lots. D. Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Surface Water Plan The Administrator advised the Council of the Planning Commissions recommendation that an over-all surface water management plan be developed and given priority attention based on current requests for development and recent development in water problem areas of the City. E. Petition for Traffic Control on 50th Street - Mr. David Brown and several residents in the Hill Trail 50th Street area submitted a petition requesting signs be posted regulating boat launching, parking, and speed in this area. Brown discussed this with the Council. Morgan moved, seconded by Pott, to post No Parking signs, No Public Access signs, and 30 MPH spoad limit signs in the area of Hill Trail and 50th Street. Motion carried 5-0. The Council also advised Mr. Brown to contact the Sheriff for tagging if violations continue.