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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 15, 1980 —3— Legion Pond — The Council said that a feasibility study will be necessary before any action to alleviate the problem can be taken. The cost of such a study would have to be paid for by Legion Avenue residents.- Mr. Collyard indicated this would be agreeable. Armstrong said.the City sent several residents notice in 1976, to relocate their septic systems�•beoause of the water problem. Mr. Collyard said due to the tccgqtal saturation of the ground this would not solve their current probl6,ms. Collyard's attorney would like on record whether or not the City plans to solve this problem. Armstrong said any improvement would be done on the basis of assessing property owners in that area; and, presently the City has no short term solution. Residents would have to request such an improvement. MrV Collyard requested the City consider pumpin4 such as was done on Lake Jane. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to authorize the Engineer to survey the problem on Legion Pond, and see if there is a visible solution; and, if not, prepare a cost estimate for an improvement project. Motion carried 5-0. B. Roger Meyer — Purchase of City Pro ert — The Meyers agreed to grant an easement for an ft. walking path from Lake Elmo Avenue to the City parking lot, provided the City remove the condition to share in any profit over $65,000 within the next five years. Mottaz moved, seconded by Pott, to sell the old "Down Halle site to Meyer Merchantile, for $3,500 plus costs. The profit—sharing condition will be deleted in lieu of an 8 ft. wide pedestrain walkway from Lake Elmo Avenue to the City parking lot. The walkway will be placed on the south edge of the property or otherwise located by mutual agreement of the City and Meyers. Motion carried 5-0. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS: A. Amend Section tL.. OV1�y - The Council reviewed the Planning.Commission recommendation to approve this amendment. Pott expressed concern that there are no controls on buildings or use in areas over 20A. The Council agreed to amend the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission with a building in Ag being limited to an agricultural building and agricultural use. B. Amend Section 301.090B - Grandfather in lA lots platted before October 16, 1979 - The Council agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include this provision. C. Amend Section 301.130, Zoning Ordinance, Restricting Mobile Homes for Non -Residential Use - The Council agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation to amend the Zoning Ordinance and include this provision. The Council instructed the Administrator to draft Ordinance 7910 amending the City Code as follows: Section 301.1300, Limiting the Number of Accessory Buildings, r Section 301.090B, Grandfathering in lA lots platted before October 16, 1979 \_ Section 301.130 and Section 402.010, Restricting Mobile Homes for Non -Residential Use. D.