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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 PAGE 5 lcorner of Parcel 1. Water collects on the pavement because there is no culvert and the pavement is deteriorating. The Maintenance Foreman and Bohrer met this summer and agreed that a culvert should be installed, but were reluctant because there was no easement to convey the water to the west. This subdivision provides the opportunity to have an easement dedicated. In his letter dated September 1, 1989, Bohrer recommended that this Simple Lot Subdivision be granted provided that the applicant provides a 15 foot wide drainage easement from the Jamley Avenue right-of-way westerly to the ponding easement shown on the survey at the location. Mr. Palecek responded that he understood and agreed with the Engineer's recommendation. M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to adopt Resolution 89-39 granting a simple lot subdivision to James and Vivian Palecek at 2798 Jamley Avenue N., based on the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the City Engineer; and based on applicant paying a park dedication fee of $450 for the newly created lot; subject to the addition of Condition No. 5: The applicant deed to the City the 15 foot wide drainage easement from Jamley Avenue westerly to the ponding easement as recommended in the letter from the City Engineer, dated September 1, 1989. (Motion carried 5-0). Resolutions 89-40 and 89-41 were prepared at the direction of the City Council when approving both of these Large Lot Subdivisons. D. Resolution 89-40, Large Lot Subdivision: Steven Dahly M/S/P Willims/Graves - to adopt Resolution 89-40 granting a Large Lot Subdivision to Steven J. Dahly of the property described in said resolution, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 5-0). Resolution 89-41, Large Lot Subdivision: Apostolic Church M/S/P Grvaes/Hunt - to adopt Resolution 89-41 granting a Large Lot Subdivision to Apostolic Bible Church of the property described in said resolution, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 5-0). E. Proposed Ordinance: Architectural Standards Council discussion centered on the appropriateness of wood buildings along I-94 and/or the Old Village Distvict (Does the Old Village District include North of Hwy 57). Councilman Hunt pointed out Eden Prairie does not use wooden buildings. The City should set high architectural standards for assureance of high quality commercial development. M/S/ Hunt/Williams - to modify the architectural standards by removing 2(c). wood M/No Second Williams/No Second - to amend the motion to include allowing wood in General Business in and around the Old Village area, including area north of highway 5.