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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 PAGE 8 M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to postpone consideration of architectural standards in order for the Council to review the Eden Prairie standards and prepare their comments for stronger direction to the PZ on what the Council would consider suitable. Mayor Dunn will inform the Administrator when appropriate for the Agenda. (Motion carried 5-0). 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Woodbury Transport Plan Woodbury requested a review by the City of Lake Elmo of a proposed amendment for future extension of Bielenberg Drive across I-94 and connect to Helmo Avuenue in Lake Elmo in their Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Woodbury noted the purpose of this roadway extension was to provide an additional route for traffic wishing to travel a north south direction between Lake Elmo and Woodbury. The projected traffic demand on Bielenberg is 20,000 vehicles per day and based upon this projected demand, Woodbury proposes that Bielenberg Drive should be a minor arterial roadway. If this classification is not compatible with Lake Elmo, Woodbury would consider Bielenberg Drive being classified as a collector street. Bohrer pointed out there were funding implications in the wording. Councilman Hunt suggested it remain "Minor Arterial" until there's progress in Section 32 because a bridge could benefit Section 32 with better access. Graves agreed with Hunt, that the Council should consider road plans that would be beneficial for possible development to Section 32. Bunt added, he needed to know the City would not get assessed costs in year 2010 for building a bridge. M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to refer this matter and map to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Permit to Fill; White Hat Restaurant (E. Gorman) Administrator. Morrison reported the City received a request for extension of Ed Gorman's fill permit through Attorney Thomas Okoneski's September letter. The fill permit has expired on September 20th, and no application for extension of the fill permit has been applied for. Mr. Gorman stated, during the time his fill permit was suspended, he was unable to receive 8,000-12,000 yds which were available to him at no cost. Councilman Hunt voiced his fears of seeing thing go awry, to find out this land is not developable or Mr. Gorman's proposal not appropriate. Hunt added., we have a strong code and thought the time had come for the City to say, we have given you two years to get the fill in, you've worked very aggressively over the summer to get that fill. We have given you time and we need to see what you are going to do there before we allow more fill in. Councilman Williams indicated the City has been more than generous with Mr Gorman. They have given him all the opportunites for two years