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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
Mayor Dunn called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council chambers. Present: Dunn (departed 8:03 p.m.), Hunt,
Williams, Graves, City Engineer Bohrer and Administrator Kuef£ner.
Absent: Councilwoman Armstrong
1. AGENDA
Add: 8A. Budget, 9A. Recommendation to City Council from Personnel
Committee, 9B. Memo from Ham Lake to City Council, 9C. Joint Meeting
of Solid Waste Committee and City Council..
Delete: 5D. Request by E. Beaubien to Clean Up Trees
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to approve the September 18, 1990 City Council
agenda as amended. (Motion carried 4-0).
2. MINUTES: September 4, 1990
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to approve the September 4, 1990 City Council
minutes as approved. (Motion carried 4-0).
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to approve the September 18, 1990 Claims #93782
thru #93840 as presented. (Motion carried 4-0).
4. REAPP REPORT
ReAPP Member Margaret Carlson, introduced Dick and Geri Coller, Eden
Prairie who led the fight against the proposed landfill expansion in
this area and were successful in getting BPI to pull out and stop this
expansion The Collers explained how they used public information and
media to inform the public to support their fight and won because of
public opinion.
Margaret Carlson and Dan Novak reported the members of ReAPP are
asking the Council to permit the referendum question to extend the
existing landfill referendum for an additional two years to fund a
professionally guided public information campaign to oppose the
proposed landfill. Carlson noted this is a critical time for action in
the ongoing fight against the dump. Once the EIS is concluded, there
will be a 90-day public comment period. During this time the media
will focus on Lake Elmo and the decision makers will be forced to
listen to the people throughout Washington County and the Metro area.
ReAPP is proposing a public information campaign to be directed to
certain areas of Wash. Cty, park users, and people who signed the
petition. The purpose of this effort is to publicize the issue, turn
out a large number of people at public hearings, and to apply public
pressure to influence Wash. Cty Commissioners to vote against
permitting a landfill in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1.990 PAGE 2
Elizabeth McDonough at 4711 N. Birchbark Trail, Steven Dahly at 8955
l 15th St. N., Brian Tjosvold at 8890 15th St. N., Susan Sampson at 8940
15th St. N., voiced their support for extension of the referendum in
order to provide revenues for a professional informational campaign.
The Council received letters from Lill Linder 9255 15th St.N., V.
Harnick and Jacqueline Lay at 9417 Jane Ct. N., and Patricia and
Michael Weyandt at 8772 Ironwood Trail N stating their support for
extension of the referendum.
County Commissioner Russ Larkin stated he has been against this
landfill and will continue to do all he can to fight this proposed
landfill. Larkin added that they are waiting for the EIS, and it was
his responsibility to convince two other commissioners to oppose the
landfill in the park.
M/S/F Williams/Aunt - should the City include a referendum on the
ballot in November with the question, "Would the City of Lake Elmo
extend a tax rate levy currently in effect for two years to fund a
public information campaign to oppose the landfill proposed for the
Lake Elmo Park Reserve. (Motion Failed. 2-2: Dunn: We can continue to
work with the funds we do have available to implement items REAPP has
suggested. I have a problem with accepting extension of the referendum
at a time of economic uncertainty. I believe the landfill is going to
be stopped on the EIS .level; Graves: Based on conversations with
County Board members, I was led to believe they would use the EIS as
justification for rejecting this. I. would support using City resources
to the best extent possible. I would authorize spending monies for a
public information campaign out of the existing referendum funds and
would like to see REAPP come with a specific proposal. I would be
very receptive to the items suggested by REAPP.)
Councilman Hunt volunteered to attend the upcoming REAPP meetings to
discuss the campaign budget which will be submitted at the earliest
possible time to the City Council. The City Administrator will work
with REAPP Members incorporatng ideas and accomplishing a plan.
Mayor Dunn left the meeting at 8:03 p.m. to attend an Airport
Commission meeting.
5. PLANNING/LAND USE AND ZONING:
A. Public Hearing: Guardian Angels Church
Variances for Height of Building and Size of Parking Spaces
Acting Mayor Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. in the
City Council chambers. The Public Hearing notice was published in the
St. Croix Valley Press and adjoining property owners were notifed.
There was no one to speak for or against the variance requests.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 3
City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported Thomas Kyllo of McGuire Courteau
Lucke Architects, Inc, on behalf of the Church of Guardian Angels, is
requesting two variances: (1) to exceed, the maximum 35 foot height
limit for structures so that a bell tower can be constructed with the
new church; (2) to allow parking spaces to be 9' x 18' rather than the
10' x 20' that is required by code.
Bohrer pointed out that height limitations in residential areas are
enacted for two reasons: 1. the limitation of fire fighting equipment
and 2. to assure neighbors equal access to sunlight, air, and view.
The Administrator reported the Fire Chief stated he had no problem
with exceeding the 35' height made of non-combustible materials. He
noted Woodbury has equipment that they would give them access to the
bell tower if it ever caught on fire.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to grant a variance for a 50' bell tower to
Guardian Angels Church, 8260 Hudson Boulevard, based on the following
Findings of Fact: (Motion carried 3-0).
1.. That churches typically are allowed bell towers and the
requested bell tower of 50' is not unreasonable.
2. That a bell tower is a means of marking the new church
as a church.
3. That the non-comformity of the parcel will not be increased
by the addition of the bell tower.
4. That any part of the bell tower above 35' must be
constructed of non-combustible materials and be defined
and designed so as not to be given to temporary human
usage for meetings, etc.
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to deny the request for a variance to allow
parking space size to be 9' x 18' based on there was no hardship
demonstrated. (Motion carried 3-0).
B. Public Hearing: Shoreland Permit and Variance to lot size
in Shoreland Dist. Frederick Banister
Acting Mayor Todd Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
The public, hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press
on September 5, 1990 and adjacent property owners were notified. There
was no one to speak for or against the variance request.
This was a public hearing to consider the request of Frederick
Banister for a variance to the 1-1/2 acre minimum lot size in the Rl
Zoning District and within the Shoreland District. The lot is
approximately 1.1 acres in size and is a platted lot of record.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 4
The City Administrator explained the Gay Banister plat was approved
prior to the adoption of the minimum 1-1/2 acre lot size. when the
City increased its minimum lot size in the R1 Zoning district to 1--1/2
acres, from the previously allowed 1 acre, it made provisions for
existing platted lots of. record..
The provision, known as the 60% Rule, permits lots that are already
platted to be conforming lots if they meet 60% of 1 1/2 acres or 0.9
acres. This provision was intentionally left out of the R1 Shoreland
Overlay District so that the City could determine, at a minimum, that
there was sufficient room for adequate sewage treatment. Therefore,
all platted single family residential lots of records in the Shorel.and
District that do not meet the 1 1/2 acre requirement must have a lot
size variance. There are no other variances needed and the DNR has
given their approval. The City Engineer indicatd that granting this
variance and shoreland permit would not have an adverse affect on the
surrounding property owners or the Lake itself.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to grant a. lot size variance and shoreland permit
to Frederick H. Banister on the property legally described as Lot 2,
Block 1, Gay S. Banister Addition, based on the following findings of
fact: (1) This is a platted lot of record, (2) Applicant has provided
proof that there is adequate room for two separate and distinct
drainfields, (3) The DNR has indicated it has no problem with this
request, (4) There are no other variances required. (Motion carried
3-0).
C. Public Hearing: Ken Gatzke/Rossbach Const.,
8415 Deer Pond Trail
Variance to setback from public road for drainfield
Acting Mayor Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:31 p.m. The
public hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press on
September 5, 1990 and adjoining property owners were notified.
Larry Bohrer reported soil borings and pert, tests have been submitted
and reviewed by the engineer and building official. Even though this
area is adajcent to Hedges Pond, it is not in a shoreland. area;
therefore, shoreland regulations do not apply. The pond is too small
and does not appear in the DNR inventory nor in the City's inventory
that establishes a shoreland district. The DNR has commented in this
regard.
Our wetland ordinance does apply because Hedges Pond is considered a
wetla.nd. The only setback from a wetland that applies to this case is
a 75' setback for the septic system. There is no problem with the lot
meeting that 75' setback from the wetland. The additions proposed on
the house can all be made within the required setbacks.
The septic system needs to be nearer the road because the best soils
tested are near the road. There is sufficient setback from the well.
The ap licant is requestin a 5' setba kk from the front ro ertt line
where �Yie septic system coge requires �0'. `There is a Ho�not� in
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 5
our septic system code that states a variance to this setback can be
granted). The building official has reviewed the site and. concurs
that this is the best place for the septic system according to the
soils.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Bohrer would support granting of the variance with the following
recommendations:
1. A variance can be granted for a 5' setback to the drainfield from
the right-of-way line where 10' is required with the hardship
being the suitability of the soils on this lot dictate that this
is the best location.
2. A bed system is proposed and is allowed as a replacement system
to a failed existing system. The bed dimensions should be
10' wide x 80' long based on the sewage flow requirements of a
4-bedroom home.
3. The front propertyline should be staked by a surveyor if the
existing pins are not in place. Reasons for this:
the drainfield will only be 5' away so even a small variation
could have an impact and the propertyline is not straight.
4. The Building Official should be present when the system is
laid out before the actual. digging starts to verify the
propertyline and the setback.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to grant Ken Gatzke, 8415 Deer Pond Trail, a 5'
variance for the purpose of constructing a new drainfield based on the
hardship being the suitability of the soils on this lot dictated this
is the best location; contingent, upon the applicant meeting the
recommendations presented by the City Engineer, and based on the
Findings of Fact: (1) there are no additional bedrooms being proposed
so no additional sewage flow will be generated, (2) no other variances
are required, (3) this application is not covered under DNR review,
(4) the applicant will be repairing his existing septic tank, and (4)
the system should not encroach on the right-of-way in case of future
roadwork. (Motion carried 3-0).
D. Everet Beaubien: Request to Clean Up Trees in Sunfish Park
The applicant requested this item be deleted from the agenda.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL, MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 6
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. Public Water Supply -
Update on Pipe Size and Number of Hydrants
At the August 14, 1990 public hearing to consider fire protection
along the route of the SW-1 watermain system, Larry Bohrer noted the
general consensus was that fire protection was too expensive as
proposed. Some suggestions were to install the large pipes now so
that hydrants could be added in the future, increase the spacing of
the hydrants, or increase the assessable area.
Bohrer recommended the increased main size and some type of fire
protection. If the City desires fire protection, the City should
request an amendment to the Oakdale agreement and the Council should
consider the lower cost option and/or increased assessment area.
Councilman Williams noted he did not hear at the public hearing an
outcry for fire protecion, but did hear people asking for houses to be
hooked up. The Comp Plan states we are going to be private well and
septic system until at least the year 2010, and he felt we are now
getting away from the intent of providing safe drinking water to the
81 homes in the well advisory area.
Councilman Graves commented he was not sure this groundwater
contamination is limited to the existing area because they have seen
expansion this last year. If in the future the contamination has
expanded outside of this area, we would have to replace the pipes with
larger capacity pipes to provide safe drinking water. As
representatives of the community Graves felt they have an obligation
to take advantage of an opportunity to provide the extra protection
that the fire hydrants would give these people. Graves suggested we
contact Oakdale about fire protection and hold a public hearing on
Alternate No. 2 as described in the Engineers's .letter dated September
18, 1990.
If there is further contamination beyond the existing area, Councilman
Hunt noted the Counties are responsible for cleanup. There were only
a few residents at the public hearing that stated they would be in
favor of oversizing the pipes for fire protection if the City could
pay for it. Our goal is to provide a safe water supply for the
residents in the contaminated area, and not get carried away to put a
water system for the entire area. He would be willing to hold a
public hearing on Alternate No. 2.
M/No Second Graves/No Second - to direct the City staff, with the
support of the City Engineer, to approach Oakdale to increase the
service area and fire fighting flow rate as an amendment to the
contract and schedule a public hearing to discuss the Alternate No. 2.
as stated in Larry Bohrer's letter.
Councilman Williams explained he could not second the motion because
he had a philosophical problem in expanding the municipal water system
beyond a specific preblen area, based on the comp plan which states are
will not provide city water and sewer to any areas outside the MUSA,
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1.990 PAGE 7
The problem with putting in larger pipes is we are saying we will hook
up more people. Williams stated he didn't want to put the City into a
position where we have people fighting over who is going to get hooked
up to water and felt it would be better to address a specific problem
and state that we are not going to allow anybody else to hookup who
does not already exist in the well advisory area. The people in the
expanded service area are protected by the Counties if future
pollution is shown coming from the landfill. Williams stated he would
be in favor of holding a public hearing, listening to the public if
they want fire protection, but would not be in favor of oversizing the
pipes to hookup additional people.
In response to the question if the pipes were oversized, how many
additional homes could be hooked up, Bohrer responded the ultimate
system was designed not only for the 81 homes, but for the infilling
of approx. 150 homes at full development under the current RED 'Zoning.
With the larger pipe, we could service 300 homes. If. we get requests
to hook up, we have to evaluate if there is sufficient capacity
remaining for these areas that have to be infilled.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to direct the City staff to draft a proposed
amendment to the August 14th water agreement with Oakdale to increase
the amount of water Oakdale supplies which would amend Exhibit A which
references pipe size and add a new paragraph to cover the increased
fire fighting flow rate. This direction is contingent upon Oakdale's
willingness to amend this contract and for the City Council. to make a
decision on this proposed amendment within 60 days. (Motion carried
3-0).
B. Assessment Hearings for Improvement of 31st Street
and Lampert Avenue
At their September 4th meeting, the Council set an assessment hearing
date for October 2nd for improvements of 31st Street and Lampert
Avenue. Bohrer handed out copies of the two public hearing notices
that were published and the proposed assessment roster for the Lampert
Avenue project.
7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A City Attorney's report was not presented.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Budget
Councilman Williams reported the Council heard from the heads of the
Public Works and Fire Dept, and received the suggested revisions from
the Finance Director and Budget Committee. They asked the CIP Plan
and Pay Plan be placed on the October 2nd City Council agenda for
review in order for the Finance Director to draft the final budget for
the public hearing.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 8
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Recommendation to City Council from Personnel Committee on
Pay Plan
The City Administrator submitted a copy of the pay plan recommended by
the Personnel Committee. The Council was asked to review the plan and
call the Committee or City Administratoifwith their questions.
B. Letter from Marilyn Schultz, Mayor of Ham Lake
The Council received a letter from the Mayor of Ham Lake in regard to
the HUD -FHA loans in Metro Rural Area and asking the City's support in
reversing the recently imposed exclusion from FHA loan approval in our
areas for homes on less than 10 acres. The Council will discuss this
item at their October 2nd meeting.
C. There will be a joint meeting between the City Council and the
Solid Waste Committee on Wednesday, September 19tb, at City Hall.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m.
(Motion carried 3-0).
ASSESSMENT ROLL
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31ST STREET FROM STILLWATER BOULEVARD (CSAH 5) TO TH 5
LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
Property ID No. Name/Address Units Assessment
37015-5100 Stephens and Barr Chlebeck
9018-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37015-2710 Daniel A. & Maxine Dickhausen Michael Dickhausen, Jr.
4210 Freidrich Road 9051-31st Street North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37015-3250 John A. & Karyn Sandstrom
9077-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37015-3350 Herman & Pearl Dornfeld; and William & Joan Moszer
13900-22nd Street Court 9095-31st Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082 Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37015-4100 &
37015-3950
37015-4200 &
37015-3800
'37015-3650
37015-3850
37015-4300
Theodore & Mary Sterbenk
9141-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Arthur & Gloria Knoblauch
9181-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Earl Friedrich
9255-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Paul & Charlene Friedrich
9343-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Arlene F. Donnell; and
9345-31 st Street North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Jimmy & Nancy Friedrich
9345-31st Street North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00 �, ')13
200.00
CITY OF
LAKE
ELMO
City of Lake Elmo
777-5510
3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
September 17, 1990
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Lake Elmo City Council will meet at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 1990 at the City Hall to pass upon
the proposed assessment for Bituminous Patching and Overlay
Construction on the following streets:
31st Street from Stillwater Boulevard (CSAH 6) to TH 5.
The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements is each parcel
which abuts the streets or is benefitted by the improvements.
The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece
or parcel of land is $200.00. You may at anytime prior to
certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire
assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of
payment, to the City of Lake Elmo. No interest shall be charged if
the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this
assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Lake
Elmo the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with
interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is
made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged thibugh December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not
to prepay the assessment before the date given above, the rate of
interest that will apply is 8 percent per year over two years.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the
city clerk's office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is
$4,800.00. Written or oral objections will be considered at the
meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment
unless a signed, written objection is filed with the clerk prior to
the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The
City Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount
of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such
further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the
Mayor or City Clerk of the city within 30 days after the adoption of
the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within
ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
Mary Kueffner
City Clerk -Administrator
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
September 17, 1990
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Lake Elmo City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 2,
1990, at the City Hall to pass upon the proposed assessment for Bituminous Patching and Overlay
Construction on the following streets:
31 st Street from Stillwater Boulevard (CSAH 6) to TH 5.
The area proposed to be assessed for the Improvements is each parcel which abuts the streets or is
benefitted by the improvements.
The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece, or parcel of land is $200.00. You
may at anytime prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the entire assessment
on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Clerk. No interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. You may
at any time thereafter, pay to the City Clerk the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with
Interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If
you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given above, the rate of interest that will apply
Is 8 percent per year over two years.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk's office. The total amount
of the proposed assessment is $4,800.00. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting.
No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed
with the Clerk prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council
may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an
adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081
by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the
assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or
Clerk.
Mary Kueffner
City Clerk -Administrator
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
September 17, 1990
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Lake Elmo City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 2,
1990, at the City Hall to pass upon the proposed assessment for Bituminous Patching and Overlay
Construction on the following streets:
Lampert Avenue from 32nd Street to 33rd Street
The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements is each parcel which abuts the streets or is
benefitted by the improvements.
The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece, or parcel of land is
$ . You may at anytime prior to certification of the assessment to the County
Auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the
City Clerk. No Interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption
of this assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the City Clerk the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment
is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through
December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given
above, the rate of interest that will apply is 8 percent per year over five years.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk's office. The total amount
of the proposed assessment is $10,475.00. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting.
No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed
with the Clerk prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council
may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an
adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081
by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the
assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or
Clerk.
Mary Kueffner
City Clerk -Administrator
Preliminary Assessment Role
Name
No of Units
Proposed Assessment
Krongard
1 /2
$436.50
Riebe
1
$873.00
Risenhoover
1
$873.00
Nietzel
1
$873.00
Johnson
1
$873.00
Madson
1
$873.00
Reed
1
$873.00
Vandenbranden
1
$873.00
Stanich
1
$873.00
Wagner
1
$873.00
Smith
1
$873.00
Jechort
1/2
$436.50
-4- 9150-000
ASSESSMENT ROLL
31ST STREET FROM STILLWATER BOULEVARD (CSAH 5) TO TH 5
LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
Property ID No Name/Address Units Assessment
37015-3300 &
Katherine L. Jarosch
1.0
$200.00
37015-3400
9260-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-3450 &
Mabel Neurer, c/o Eugene M. Neurer,
1.0
200.00
37015-4250
9240-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-3500
Thomas and Michelle Arcand
1.0
200.00
9202-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-3600
Douglas Magnuson and and K.A. Weis
1.0
200.00
9198-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-4000
Donald A. and Joan Defender
1.0
200.00
9148-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-2550
Peggy J. Friedrich; and Thomas R. Friedrich
1.0
200.00
9077-31 st Street North 9098-31 Street North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Lake Elmo,
MN 55042
37015-3000
Susan M. Heil
1.0
200.00
9078-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-2750
Joseph and Andrea Riedl
1.0
200.00
9066-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN
55042
37015-2800 Keith and Susan L. Weland 1.0 200.00
9046-31 st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
iJ�
37015-2600 William and Ellen Hughes 1.0 200.00 , 3
9038-31st Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
ASSESSMENT ROLL
31ST STREET FROM STILLWATER BOULEVARD (CSAH 5) TO TH 5
LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
Propedy ID No Name/Address Units Assessment
37015-4305 Joseph Kaiser and Gary & Mary Jane Togerson 1.0 200.00
Pat Titus 9445-31 st Street North
1125 Ripley Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Maplewood, MN 55128
37015-2650 Gordon D. & Jean A. Larson 1.0 200.00
3052 Jamley, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Q 37021-2800 William Proulx 1.0 200.00
8863 Stillwater Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
ASSESSMENT ROLL
LAMPERT AVENUE FROM 32ND STREET TO 33RD STREET
LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
Property ID No Name/Address Units Assessment
37013-2060
Paul and Jane Murphy
0.5
$347.28
n
U/
11057-33rd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-3750
Hugh and Marilyn Madson
1.0
694.56
f�
11060-32nd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
2
37440-3900
Frieda Riebe
1.0
694.56
3327 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-3950
Natalie Risenhoover
1.0
694.56
03309
Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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(-
37440-4000
R. Scott and Heide Nietzel
/,0
0
694.56
3291 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-4300
Wilmer and Harriet Arndt
1.0
694.56
3315 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
y
37681-2100
Corrine Reed
1.0
694.56
11020-32nd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37681-2150
Kurt Vanden Branden
1.0
694.56
11008-32nd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-4350
Randall and Linda Wagner
1.0
694.56
3286 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37681-2000
Gregory and Susan Stanich
1.0
694.56
3268 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
ASSESSMENT ROLL
LAMPERT AVENUE FROM 32ND STREET TO 33RD STREET
LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
ProWrty ID No Name/Address Units Assessment
37440-4150 Lillian Smith 1.0 694.56
3330 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-4100 Mark and Jane Jechort 0.5 347.28
11035-33rd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
37440-3850 Leonard and Sharon Johnson 1.0 694.56
3271 Lampert Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
Mayor Dunn called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council chambers. Present: Dunn (departed 8:03 p.m.), Hunt,
Williams, Graves, City Engineer Bohrer and Administrator Kuef£ner.
Absent: Councilwoman Armstrong
1. AGENDA
Add: 8A. Budget, 9A. Recommendation to City Council from Personnel
Committee, 9B. Memo from Ham Lake to City Council, 9C. Joint Meeting
of Solid Waste Committee and City Council.
Delete: 5D. Request by E. Beaubien to Clean Up Trees
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to approve the September 18, 1990 City Council
agenda as amended. (Motion carried 4-0).
2. MINUTES: September 4, 1990
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to approve the September 4, 1.990 City Council
minutes as approved. (Motion carried 4-0).
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to approve the September 18, 1990 Claims #93782
thru #93840 as presented. (Motion carried 4-0).
4. REAPP REPORT
ReAPP Member Margaret Carlson, introduced Dick and Geri Coller, Eden
Prairie who led the fight against the proposed landfill expansion in
this area and was successful in getting BFI to pull out and stop this
expansion The Collers' explained how they used public information and
media to inform the public to support their fight and won because of
public opinion.
Margaret Carlson and Dan Novak reported the members of ReAPP are
asking the Council to permit the referendum question to extend the
existing landfill referendum for an additional two years to fund a
professionally guided public information campaign to oppose the
proposed landfill. Carlson noted this is a critical time for action in
the ongoing fight against the dump. Once the EIS is concluded, there
will be a 90-day public comment period. During this time the media
will focus on Lake Elmo and the decision makers will be forced to
listen to the people throughout Washington County and the Metro area.
ReAPP is proposing a public information campaign to be directed to
certain areas of Wash. Cty, park users, and people who signed the
petition. The purpose of this effort is to publicize the issue,
turnout large number of people at public hearings, and to apply public
pressure to influence Wash. Cty Commissioners to vote against
permitting a landfill in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 2
( Elizabeth McDonough at 4711 N. Birchbark Trail, Steven Dahly at 8955
15th St. N., Brian Tjosvold. at 8890 15th St. N., Susan Sampson at 8940
15th St. N., voiced their support for extension of: the referendum in
order to provide revenues for a professional informational campaign.
The Council received letters from Lill. Linder 9255 15th St.N., V.
Harnick and Jacqueline Lay at 9417 Jane Ct. N., and Patricia and
Michael Weyandt at 8772 Ironwood Trail N stating their support for
extension of the referendum.
County Commissioner Russ Larkin stated he has been against this
landfill and will continue to do all he can to fight this proposed
landfill. Larkin added that they are waiting for the EIS, and it was
his responsibility to convince two other commissioners to oppose the
landfill in the park.
M/S/F Williams/Hunt - to include a referendum on the ballot in
November with the question, "Would the City of Lake Elmo extend a tax
rate levy currently in effect for two years to fund a professionally
guided public information campaign to oppose the landfill proposed for
the Lake Elmo Park Reserve: (Motion Failed 2-2: Dunn: We can continue
to work with the funds we do have available to implement items REAPP
has suggested. I have a problem with accepting extension of the
referendum at a time of economic uncertainty. I believe the landfill
is going to be stopped on the EIS level; Graves: Based on
conversations with County Board members, I was lead to believe they
would use the EIS as justification for rejecting this. I would support
using City resources to the best extent possible. I would authorize
spending monies for a public information campaign out of the existing
referendum funds and would like to see REAPP come with a specific
proposal. I would be very receptive to the items suggested by REAPP.)
Councilman Hunt volunteered to attend the upcoming REAPP meetings to
discuss the campaign budget which will be submitted at the earliest
possible time to the City Council. The City Administrator will work
with REAPP Members incorporatng ideas and accomplishing a plan.
5. PLANNING/LAND USE AND ZONING:
A. Public Hearing: Guardian Angels Church
Va.riances for Height of Building and Size of Parking Spaces
Acting Mayor Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. in the
City Council chambers. The Public Hearing notice was published in the
St. Croix Valley Press and adjoining property owners were notifed.
There was no one to speak .for or against the variance requests.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 3
City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported Thomas Kyllo of McGuire Courteau
Lucke Architects, Inc. on behalf of the Church of Guardian Angels, is
requesting two variances: (1) to exceed the maximum 35 foot height
limit for structures so that a bell tower can be constructed with the
new church; (2) to allow parking spaces to be 9' x 18' rather than the
10' x 20' that is required by code.
Bohrer pointed out that height limitations in. residential areas are
enacted for two reasons: 1. the limitation of fire fighting equipment.
and 2. to assure neighbors equal access to sunlight, air, and view.
The Administrator reported the Fire Chief stated he had no problem
with exceeding the 35' height made of non-combustible materials. He
noted Woodbury has equipment that they would give them access to the
bell tower if it ever caught on fire.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to grant a variance for a 50' bell tower to
Guardian Angels Church, 8260 Hudson Boulevard, based on the following
Findings of Fact: (Motion carried 3-0).
1. That churches typically are allowed bell towers and the
requested bell tower of 50' is not unreasonable.
2. That a bell tower is a means of marking the new church
l as a church.
3. That the non-comformity of the parcel will, not be increased
by the addition of the bell tower.
4. That any part of the bell tower above 35' must be
constructed of non-combustible materials and be defined
and designed so as not to be given to temporary human
usage for meetings, etc.
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - to deny the request for a variance to allow
parking space size to be 9' x 18' based on there was no hardship
demonstrated. (Motion carried 3-0).
B. Public Hearing: Shoreland Permit and Variance to lot size
in Shoreland Dist. Frederick Banister
Acting Mayor Todd Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
The public hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press
on September 5, 1990 and adjacent property owners were notified. There
was no one to speak for or against the variance request.
This was a public hearing to consider the request of Frederick
Banister for a variance to the 1-1/2 acre minimum lot size in the R1
Zoning District and within the Shoreland District. The lot is
approximately 1.1. acres in size and is a platted lot of record.
The City Administrator explained the Gay Banister plat was approved
prior to the adoption of the minimum 1-1/2 acre lot sizea
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 4
City increased its minimum lot size from 1 acre to 1-1/2 acres, it
made provisions to cover previously platted lots in the R1 Zoning
District. This provision known as the 60% Rule allows lots that are
60% of 1-1/2 acres to be "legal" lots without the need of a variance.
There are no other variances needed and the DNR has given their
approval. The City Engineer indicatd that granting this variance and
shoreland permit would not have an adverse affect on the surrounding
property owners or the Lake itself.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to grant a shoreland permit and a lot size
variance in an Rl Zoning District based on the following findings for
the purpose of constructing a new single family residence to Frederick
H. Banister on property legally described as Lot 2, Block 1 of Gay S.
Banister Addition: (1) Conforms to the provision known as the 60% Rule
which allows lots that are 60% of 1-1/2 acres to be legal lots without
the need of a variance, (2) Appers to be more than adequate room for
two separate and distinct drainfi.elds, (3) DNR had no concern with
this request, (4) No other variances are required. (Motion carried
3-0).
C. Public Hearing: Ken Gatzke/Rossbach Const.,
8415 Deer Pond Trail
Variance to setback from public road for drainfield
Acting Mayor Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:31 p.m. The
public hearing notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press on
September 5, 1990 and adjoining property owners were notified.
Larry Bohrer reported soil borings and perc tests have been submitted
and reviewed by the engineer and building official. Even though this
area is adjacent to Hedges Pond, it is not in a shoreland area;
therefore, shoreland regulations do not apply. The pond is too small
and does not appear in the DNR inventory nor in the City's inventory
that establishes a shoreland district. The DNR has commented in this
regard.
Our wetland ordinance does apply because it is considered a wetland.
The only setback from a wetland that applies to this case is a 75'
setback for the septic system. There is no problem with the lot
meeting that 75' setback from the wetland. The additions proposed on
the house can all. be made within the required setbacks.
The septic system needs to be nearer the road because the best soils
tested is near the road. There is sufficient setback from the well.
The applicant is requesting a 5' setback from the front property line
where the septic system code requires 10'. (There is a footnote in
our septic system code that states a variance to this setback can be
granted). The building official has reviewed the site and concurs
that this is the place for the septic system according to the soils.
Acting Mayor Williams closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 5
Bohrer would support granting of the variance with the following
recommendations:
1. A variance can be granted for a 5' setback to the drainfield from
the right-of-way line where 10' is required with the hardship
being the suitability of the soils on this lot dictate that this
is the best location.
2. A bed system is proposed and is allowed as a replacement system
to a failed existing system. The bed dimensions should be
10' wide x 80' long based on the sewage flow requirements of a
4-bedroom home.
3. The front propertyline should be staked by a surveyor if the
existing pins are not in place. Reasons for this:
the drainfield will only be 5' away so even a small variation
could have an impact and the propertyline is not straight.
4. The Building Official should be present when the system is
laid out before the actual digging starts to verify the
propertyline and the setback.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to grant Ken Gatzke, 8415 Deer Pond Trail, a 5'
variance for the purpose of constructing a new drainfield based on the
hardship being the suitability of the soils on this lot dictated this
is the best location; contingent, upon the applicant meeting the
recommendations presented by the City Engineer, and based on the
Findings of Fact: (1) there are no additional bedrooms being proposed
so no additional sewage flow will be generated., (2) no other variances
are required, (3) this application is not covered under DNR review,
(4) the applicant will be repairing his existing septic tank, and (4)
the system should not encroach on the right-of-way in case of future
roadwork. (Motion carried 3-0).
D. Everet Beaubien: Request to Clean Up Trees in Sunfish Park
The applicant requested this item be deleted from the agenda.
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Public Water Supply -
Update on Pipe Size and Number of Hydrants
At the August 14, 1990 public hearing to consider fire protection
along the route of the SW-1 watermain system, Larry Bohrer noted the
general consensus was that fire protection was too expensive as
proposed. Some suggestions were to install the large pipes now so
that hydrants could be added in the future, increase the spacing of
the hydrants, or increase the assessable aree.
Bohrer recommended the increased main size and some type of fire
protection. If the City desires fire protection, the City should
request an amendment to the Oakdale agreement and the Council consider
lower cost and/or increased assessment area.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 6
Councilman Williams noted he did not hear at the public hearing an
outcry for fire protecion, but did hear people asking for houses to be
hooked up. The Comp Plan states we are going to be private well and
septic system until year 2010 andl'?felt we are now getting away from
the intent of providing safe drinking water to the 81 homes in the
well advisory area.
Councilman Graves commented he was not sure this groundwater
contamination is limited to the existing area because they have seen
expansion this last year. If in the future the contamination has
expanded outside of this area, we would have to replace the pipes with
larger capacity to provide safe drinking water. As representatives of
the community, Graves felt they have an obligation to take advantage
of an opportunity to provide the extra protection that the fire
hydrants would give these people. Graves suggested we contact Oakdale
about fire protection and hold a public hearing on Alternate No. 2 as
described in the Engineers's letter dated September 18, 1990.
If there is further contamination beyond the existing area, Councilman
Hunt noted the Counties are responsible for cleanup. There were only
a few residents at the public hearing that stated they would be in
favor of oversizing the pipes for fire protection if the City could
pay for it. Our goal is to provide a safe water supply for the
residents in the contaminated area, and not get carried away to put a
water system for the entire area. He would be willing to hold a
public hearing on Alternate No. 2.
M/No Second Graves/No Second - to direct the City staffwith the
support of the City Engineer to approach Oakdale to increase the
service area and fire fighting flow rate as an amendment to the
contract and schedule a public hearing to discuss the Alternate No. 2
as stated in Larry Bohrer's .letter.
Councilman Williams explained he could not second the motion because
he had a philosophical problem in expanding the municipal water system
beyond a specific problem area based on the comp plan which states we
will not provide city water and sewer to any areas outside the MUSA.
The problem with putting in .larger pipes, we are saying we will hook
up more people. Williams stated he didn't want to put the City into a
position where we have people fighting over who is going to get hooked
up to water and felt it would be better to address a specific problem
and state that we are not going to allow anybody else to hookup who
does not already exist in the well advisory area. The people in the
expanded service area are protected by the Counties if pollution is
shown coming from the landfill. Williams stated he would be in favor
of holding a public hearing, listening to the public if they want fire
p(otection, but would not be in favor of oversizing the pipes to hookup
additional people.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 PAGE 7
In response to the question if the pipes were oversized, how many
additional homes could be hooked up, Bohrer responded the ultimate
system was designed not only for the 81 homes, but for the infilling
of approx. 150 homes at full development under the current RED Zoning.
With the larger pipe, we could service 300 homes. If we get requests
to hook up, we have to evaluate if there is sufficient capacity
remaining for these areas that have to be infilled.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt -- to direct the City staff to draft a proposed
amendment to the August lath water agreement with Oakdale to increase
the service area and fire fighting flow rate which would amend Exhibit
A which references pipe size and add a new paragraph to cover the fire
fighting flow rate. This direction is contingent upon Oakdale's
willingness to amend this contract and for the City Council to make a
decision on this proposed amendment within 60 days. (Mot -ion carried
3-0).
B. Assessment Hearings for Improvement of 31st Street
and Lampert Avenue
At their September 4th meeting, the Council set an assessment hearing
date for October 2nd for improvements of 31st Street and Lampert
Avenue. Bohrer handed out copies of the two public hearing notices
that were published and the proposed assessment roster for the Lampert
Avenue project.
7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A City Attorney's report was not presented.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Budget
Councilman Williams reported the Council heard from the heads of the
Public Works and. Fire Dept. and received the suggested. revisions from
the Finance Director and Budget Committee. They asked the CIP Plan
and Pay Plan be placed on the October 2nd City Council agenda for
review in order for the Finance Director to draft the final. budget for
the public hearing.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Recommendation to City Council from Personnel Committee on
Pay Plan
The City Administrator submitted a copy of the pay plan recommended by
the Personnel Committee. The Council was asked to review the plan and
call the Committee or City Administratovwith their questions.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990
B. Letter from Marilyn Schultz, Mayor of Ham Lake
i
PAGE 8
The Council received a letter from the Mayor of Ham Lake in regard to
the HUD -FHA loans in Metro Rural Area and asking the City's support in
reversing the recently imposed exclusion from FHA loan approval in our
areas for homes on less than 10 acres. The Council will discuss this
item at their October 2nd meeting.
C. There will be a joint meeting between the City Council and the
Solid Waste Committee on Wednesday, September 19th, at City Hall.
M/S/P Graves/IIunt - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m.
(Motion carried 3-0).
September 18, 1990
Lake Elmo City Council
City Hall
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
Dear City Council Members:
I feel the fight against the proposed landfill in the Lake Elmo
Regional Park is very serious. I feel it is imperative that the
park remain a park reserve and NOT A DUMP!
My husband and I both feel very strongly that the referendum should
be extended another two years in order to create revenues for
fighting this worthy cause. The amount individually will not
break the bank for anybody, but collectively can help defer
the amount of this costly battle to stop this disaster.
Please take the necessary measure to help the REAPP cause to fight
the dump in whatever possible.
Sincerely,
! .
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Patricia A. Weyandt
MIchael J. Weyandt
8772 Ironwood Trail No.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
779-6366
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CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING
(all claims are within budget unless otherwise noted)
93782
Colorado APWA Snow & Ice Conf. - Dan (approved 9/4) $
120.00
93783
Hobbit Travel - Dan's conference
134.00
93784
City of Stillwater - League meeting & dinner
56.00
93785
Cleaning - Fire Hall $ 11.55
Office 17.33
28.88
93786
Postmaster - Haz Waste bulk mailing (reimbursed by County)
222.20
93787
thru
93791
Compost Workers
228.00
93792
Postmaster - postage meter
400.00
93793
Press Publications - legal publications
793.28
93794
Chapin Publishing Co. - legal publications
161.50
93795
Internat'1 Institute of Municipal Clerks - subscription
7.95
93796
D. C. Hey - Copy machine maint, agreement
134.94
93797
Rose Floral - Bouthilet flowers
44.00
93798
American Typewriter - office supplies
136.84
93799
Voto, Tautges, Redpath (invoice attached)
269.50
93800
TKDA - General $ 1,516.62
Pass Thru 828.66
MSA 4,736.71
SW-1 245.74
7,327.73
93801
Springsted - Bonding costs
8,249.96
93802
Hagberg's Country Mkt. - Office $ 16.09
Fire 38.58
54.67
93803
Elmo's Lumber & Plywood - Fire Dept.-Frdg maint.
19.73
>3804
Brookman Motor Sales - Fire Dept, truck repair
124.95
93805
Dan Olinger - Fire Dept. truck repair
435.00
93806
Reed's Sales & Service - Fire Dept, truck repair
316.10
93807
Lake Elmo Oil - Fire Dept. $ 308.04
Bldg. Insp. 188.22
Maint. Dept. 1,068.15
1,564.41
93808
Clyde Durand - reimb, for bldg. permit change
68.00
93809
St. Croix Animal Shelter - August impounding
80.00
93810
City of North St. Paul - Animal control vehicle
165.00
93811
Garelick Steel Co. - Maint. Dept. parts & repair
22.00
93812
Crysteel - Maint. Dept. parts & repair
99.50
93813
Truck Utilities - Maint. Dept. parts & repair
26.16
93814
T.J. Auto Parts - Maint. Dept, parts & repair
185.92
93815
Action Rental - Maint. Dept. concrete
65.72
93816
CEI - Maint. Dept. airless jackhammer
189.32
93817
F.H. Bathke - Maint. Dept, supplies
4.80
93818
Gopher State One -Call - Maint. Dept.
50.80
93819
Glenwood Inglewood - Maint. Dept.
25.45
93820
Junker Sanitation - Maint. Dept. dumpster
63.60
93821
Ace Hardware - Maint. Dept, supplies
1.47
93822
Zack's Ind. Cleaning Supplies - Maint. Dept.
71.25
93823
Arrow Building Center - Parks Dept.
18.88
93824
James Sachs - Fire Dept, office work
82.00
93825
Metro Waste Control Com - Oct. sewer service chg.
90.24
93826
thru
( 13840
September 21st payroll
10,085.08
Total $ 32,224 83
VOTO, TAUTGES, REDPATH & CO., LTD. ^ . '7�
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Birch Lake Professional Building • 1 310 E. Hwy. 96 *White Bear Lake, MN 55110 s Fax (612) 426-5004
• Phone(612) 426-3263
ROBERT I. VO'r0. CPA
ROBERT G. TAUTCES. CPA
TAMES S. REDPATFI, CPA
D. KENNETH GEORCE CPA
DAVID I. MOL, CPA
August 31, 1990
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
For professional services rendered:
• Review of Annual Audit with City Council.
• Letter Clarifying Impact of Commercial Development on Tax Base of City.
PARTNER:
Robert G. Tautges 3-1/2 Hours @ $77.00 $ 269,50
TOTAL BILLING
$ 269.50
I hereby certify that the above claim is just and correct and that no part of it
has been previously paid.
Robert G. Vice Preside
MEMBERS OF AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS • PRIVAIt CUMPANIU YKAI.IH.t stl llury
MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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AND ASSOOIATES, INCORPORATED
ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2500 AMERIOAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101.1893
81 =2-0400
FAX 01 M2.0083
City of Lake Elmo Date: August 31, 1990
P.O. Box J Commission No: 9150-990
Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Invoice No: 013037
Period Ending: 07/31/90
For Professional. Services in connection with Attendance at City Meetings,
Agreement dated February 2, 1988.
July 17, 1990
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L. Bohrer - City Council Meeting 50.00
AMOUNT DUE ........................... $ 50.00
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Ray A. Andrews, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the
foregoing account is just and true; and the services therein charged were
actually rendered and of the value therein charged, that the expenses
incurred were paid by the affiant and no part of the same has been paid.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
a notary public, on this date
TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
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INVOICE
TKINGOLDUVTZ,ALL,ANDERSON
IUIDMANOASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2600 AMERICAN NATIONAL SANK SUILOINO
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101.1693
61212924400
FAX W0292-0093
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Date: August 31, 1990
Commission No: 9150-000
Invoice No: 013035
Period Ending: 07/31/90
For General Engineering Services as listed below. Authorization dated
February 2, 1988.
1. Packard Park 3rd Addition;
L. Bohrer 0.50 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 12.77
M. Lynch 10.00 Hrs. @ 13.85 = 138.50
T. Prew 4.50 Hrs. @ 17.31 = 77.90
229.17 x 2.75 = 630.22
Expenses: M. Lynch - Travel 11.20
T. Prew - Travel 11.70
2. The Meadows:
L. Bohrer 2.00 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 51.06 x 2.75 = 140.42
3. Guardian Angels - Site Plan Review;
L. Bohrer 0.50 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 12.77 x 2.75 = 35.12
4. Federal Land Comyany - Trial Preparation:
L. Bohrer 4.50 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 114.89 x 2.75 = 315.95
Expenses: L. Bohrer - Travel 19.50
5. 31st Street Overly - Feasibility Studv:-
L. Bohrer 5.50 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 140.42 x 2.75 = 386.16
6. 201 Appeal to EPA:
L. Bohrer 6.00 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 153.18 x 2.75 = 421.25
Expenses: L. Bohrer - Travel 7.80
7. MUSAMUSA Boundary Chancre Investigation:
L. Bohrer 2.00 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 51.06 x 2.75 = 140.42
Page 2 INVOICE
8. CSAH 35 (50th Street) Plan Review:
L. Bohrer 0.50 Hrs. @ 25.53 =
9. MSA Maintenance Recommendations:
L. Bohrer 1.00 Hrs. @ 25.53 =
Commission No
12.77 x 2.75 =
25.53 x 2.75 =
10. Lower 33rd Street - Speed Complaint Recommendations:
L. Bohrer 1.00 Hrs. @ 25.53 = 25.53 x 2.75 =
State of Minnesota )
ss
County of Ramsey )
9150-000
35.12
70.21
70.21
AMOUNT DUE ......................... r 2,295.28
Ray A.. Andrews, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing
account is just and true; and the services therein charged were actually
rendered and of the value therein charged, that the expenses incurred were
paid by the affiant and no part of the same has been paid.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
a notary public, on th's date
Aug t 31, 1
LINDA E. SCHORE ~
E NOTARY PUBUO—MINNESOTA
RAMSEY COUNTY
MY COMM. Expres Aop 4 "^5
TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
P0'JJ /1' JJ�U�-
[SEP 4 99,1'1
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AN A KING, DUVTES, I L, INCORPORATED
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AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
31NEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2500 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 66101.1893
612/292-"00
FAX 612/292-0063
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Avenue No.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Date: August 31, 1990
Commission No:. 9492-03
Invoice No: 013052
Period Ending: 07/31/90
For Professional Services in connection with the
1989 MSA Improvements - 15th Street from CSAH 13
to West City Limits (Grading, Gravel Base,
Drainage and Bituminous Surfacing). Authorization
approved at City Council Meeting on January 17,
1989.
Construction Phase (9492-03):
Personnel:
Classification:
T.
Prew
Registered Engineer
L.
Bohrer
Senior Registered Engin
J.
Davidson
Senior Registered Engin
R.
Dinndorf
Senior Technician
C.
Rylander
Technician
J.
Stenerson
Technician
S.
Olson
Technician
D.
Berkowitz
Technician
J.
Kirk
Technician
Reimbursable Expenses:
Larry D. Bohrer - Traver
Richard T. Dinndorf - Travel
Craig V. Rylander - Travel
Thomas D. Prew - Travel
James M. Kirk - Travel
Billing Rate:
32.00 Hrs. @ 47.60 =
10.00 Hrs. @ 70.21 =
1.50 Hrs. @ 88.00 =
3.50 Hrs. @ 49.20 =
32.50 Hrs. @ 34.13 =
.50 Hrs. @ 29.04 =
3.50 Hrs. @ 26.98
3.50 Hrs. @ 22.00 =
32.50.Hrs. @ 20.63 =
1,523.20
702.11
132.00
172.20
1,109.23
14.52
94.43
77.00
670.48
9.62
11.60
112.94
83.98
23.40
AMOUNT DUE ................................. $ 4,736.71
INVOICE
FDA
TOLTZ, KINO, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS
2500AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 � 1893
612/292.44M
PAX 612/292-0083
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Avenue No.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Date: August 31, 1990
Commission No: 9150-010
Invoice No: 013036
Period Ending: 07/31/90
For Professional Services in connection with the
SW-1 Water System Analysis. Verbal Authorization
to Provide Separate Billing by City Administrator
on March 22, 1990.
SW-1 Water System Analysis (9150-010):
Personnel: Classification: Billing Rate:
L. Bohrer Senior Registered Engin 3.50 Hrs. @ 70.21 = 245.74
AMOUNT DUE ................................. $ 245.74
State of Minnesota )
as
County of Ramsey
Ray A. Andrews, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing
account is just and true; and the services therein charged were actually
rendered and of the value: therein charged, that the expenses incurred were
paid by the affiant and no part of the same has been paid.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
a notary public, on this date
Auguq'£-1\31, 199-0. /� ,
LINDA E. SCHOREY
NOTARY PUBLIC—MINNESOTA
RAMSEY COUNTY
My Comm. Expires Aug 4, 1095
TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
SEP i 1 1990
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PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS
85 East Seventh Place, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101.2143
(612) 2233000
Fax: 612-2233002
DATE: September 10, 1990
TO: Ms. Mary Kueffner, City Administrator
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Avenue
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
For Services Preliminary to the Issuance of $245,000 General Obligation Capital Notes,
Series 1990A.
Basic Fee:
Advances:
Official Statement Printing
Bond Printing
Miscellaneous:
Copies and Special Delivery
TOTAL DUE ......................
$7,000.00
$ 777.55
345.00
127.41
.............. 8 249.96
I declare under penalty of law that this account is just and correct and that no part of it has
been paid.
This statement is due on the date that payment is received for the bonds relative to which
this billing is made. Commencing 30 days thereafter interest will be charged at a rate of 1 %
per month.
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ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS
September 18, 1990
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Re: Fire Protection
SW - 1 Water System
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Cornmission No. 9150-000
Dear Mayor and Council:
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TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES. INCORPORATED
2500 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101-1003
612M2.4400
FA%OW92-0083
At the August 14, 1990 public hearing to consider fire protection along the route of the SW-1
watermain system, the general consensus was that fire protection was too expensive as proposed.
Some suggestions were to install the larger pipes now so that hydrants could be added it the
future, increase the spacing of the hydrants, or increase the assessable area. The following are
our comments on each suggestion.
1. Install Larger Pipes at This Time so That Hydrants Could be Added at a Later
Date:
Attached is the estimated cost for fire protection and the assessment method presented at
the public hearing. One can see that the hydrants themselves represent 70% of the total
estimated $100,000 cost, therefore it seems logical to defer the higher cost hydrants and
install the larger mains now.
We support the idea of installing the larger maims now because they would be extremely
expensive to upgrade at a future date. However, assessing the value of the larger mains
only without hydrants may be difficult because it is difficult to show the benefit (that is,
increase to property value) of larger mains when there is no access to them. The
estimated cost of the larger mauls, larger meter, contingencies and engineering is
$27,500.
2. Increase the Spacing of the Hydrants:
The fire protection system presented at the public hearing had a hydrant spacing of 500
feet, which we consider normal for residential areas. By increasing the spacing to 1000
feet, the number of hydrants is cut in half-, therefore the hydrant cost is cut hi half, We.
are sure the Fire Department would prefer closer hydrant spacing but the 1.000 feet
spacing is workable and the Fire Department would agree that the larger trains and some
fire hydrants is much better than no fire fighting capability at all. The estimated cost of
this system of the larger mains, hydrants, larger meter, contingencies and engineering is
$66,000.
Honorable Mayor and City council
September 18, 1990
Page 2
3. Increase the Assessed Area:
The benefitted area presented at the public hearing was each lot or parcel which abuts the
route of the proposed watermain. This might be too conservative an approach to benefit.
For example, if a fire broke out in a cul-de-sac off of 42nd Street, the Fire Department
would surely utilize any available hydrants on 42nd Street and string hose down the cul-
de-sac. Property along a side street off of the main watennain route would benefit to the
extent that the Fire Department could reasonably string hose, say up to 1000 feet.
Property beyond this distance or property in the second tier of lots away from the
watermain route would still benefit, but to a lesser degree. This indirect benefit would be
harder to quantify.
4. Assessment Alternatives
Alternative 1: Using the increased hydrant spacing for a total project cost of $66,000 and
assessing the cost only to property which abuts the watermain route gives the following
assessment formula:
$66,000 123 Lots = $536.60 per lot
This alternative may not require another public hearing since all owners were notified of
the original hearing.
Alternate No. 2: Using the increased hydrant spacing for a total project cost of $66,000
and assessing the cost to abutting property and benefitting property within 1000 feet of
road intersections gives the following formula:
$66,000 159 Lots = $415.00 per lot
This alternative would require a new public hearing since we have expanded the
assessment area. No City contribution has been added in this example for any area wide
indirect benefit.
Recommendations
We recommend the increased train size and some type of fire protection. The Council should
decide if fire protection is desired, considering the suggested lower cost and/or increased
assessment area. The Council should also consider if there should be a City contribution to cover
the indirect benefit to the area as a whole beyond the direct benefit area. If fire protection is
desired, the City should request an amendment to the Oakdale agreement as soon as possible.
Even if the City warns fire protection, there is no assurance it will be granted by Oakdale.
Sincerely,
d.s / �-
Eolner, P.E.
LDB/niha
FIRE PROTECTION
Additional cost for fire protection involves increasing all 4" pipe to 6" and all 6" pipe to 8"
size. it would also include the installation of approximately 42 hydrants with associated
valves, pipe, and fittings. This would provide approximately 750 to 1,000 gpm,
depending on location.
ADDITIONAL. COST FOR FIRE PROTECTION
4" to 6" Pipes 10,400.0 LF @
6" to 8" Pipes 10,500.0 LF @
Hydrant Assemblies 42.0 EA @
Larger Water Meter 1.0 LS @
Subtotal
Contingencies and Engineering
Total Estimated Additional Cost
$0.80
$ 8,320.00
1.25
13,125,00
1,650.00
69,300.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
FINANCING FLAN
Number of Lots Abutting the Water System
Estimated Cost per Abutting Lot
$92,245.00
7,755.00
$100,000.00
123
$813.00
WELL ADVISORY AREA
PUBLIC PROPERTY
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August 10, 1990
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Avenue
Lake Ehno, Minnesota 55042
Re: Guardian Angels Church
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Commission No. 9150-000
Dear Commission Members:
Guardian Angels Church is planning to construct a new sanctuary and add parking. We have
reviewed the site and drainage plan for conformance to applicable City Codes. The following is
our review:
1. L=i= The 1983 Zoning Map shows this area zoned P - Public. The actual use, which
pre -dates this Code, is PF - Public Facilities and Quasi - Public Uses. The proposed
future laud use plan presently being prepared shows this property should continue to be
Public - Quasi Public. It appears that the proposed expansion is consistent with future
land use planning of the City.
2. 1juilding jjgisrht: The highest part of the roof is at 30 feet or less as viewed from the
north or west sides, but the bell tower rises to approximately 50 feet when viewed from
these directions. On the southeast side, the lower floor is exposed, increasing these
heights by about 13 feet. Maxhnum allowed height is 35 feet.
3. parking, The P zone does not have formula for determining number of parking spaces
required. However, the amount of parting provided appears adequate.
The new spaces are proposed to be 9' x 18' . The Code requires 10' x 20' unless the
parking lot provides for separate vehicles based on size. The reduced stall depth
combined with narrower 20' wide aisles may make parking difficult for full size cars or
pick-ups.
Landscaping islands have been provided which exceeds 10% of the area of the new
parking.
AUG 10 '90 13;39.T.K.D.H.& ASSOC.
Yianrntng and 'zoning uotnmission
August 10,1990
Page 2
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4. Storm Water Control: Ponding and other drainage features have been provided north of
the new parking lot which meets the requirements of the Storm Water Control Ordinance
for rate and volume control of the additional hard surfacing.
One area of concentrated runoff may be the roof scupper on the northwest side of the new
sanctuary. The new landscaped area beneath the scupper should be adequately protected
from erosion.
S. Water System: The existing well will continue to be used.
6. Sgnpdc System The existing septic system will continue to be used. This system was
constructed in about 1963 when the education building was built. it was originally sized
for the parochial school which was operated at that time. The existing system seems to
be sized adequately for the new facility since the school is no longer operating. The
existing separate system which serves the rectory will be removed and connected to the
existing larger school system.
There does not seem to be any operational problems with the system. Portions of the
drainfield seem to have been paved over but it is difficult to evaluate what effect, if any,
that has had on the system. The church has sufficient vacant land to the north that if the
existing system should fail, an alternate system could be constructed.
The church is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and could be served at some
time with sanitary sewer and municipal water.
Conclusions: The issues of parking space size and building height remain.
Attached are copies of previous correspondence from the project architects for your information.
Sincerely,
Larry D. Bohrer, P.E.
LDB/tnha
Attachments
Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem
that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is
provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City
Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this
information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also have
been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of
information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to
Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your
hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated.
Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting.
AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: September 4, 1990
3. CLAIMS
4. REAPP REPORT
5. PLANNING/LAND USE AND ZONING:
A. Public Hearing: Guardian Angels Church
Variances: Height of Building and
Size of Parking Spaces.
B. Public Hearing: and Shoreland Permit
Fredic—erB ster
Variance to lot size in Shoreland Dist.
C. Public Hearing: Ken Gatzke/Rossbach Const.
Variance to setback from public road for
drainfield.
D. Everet Beaubien: Request to Clean Up Trees
in Sunfish Park
E. Other
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Public Water Supply - Update on Pipe Size and
Number of hydrants
B. Call Assessment Hearings for Improvement of
31st Street and Lampert Avenue
C. Other
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
10. Other
11. Adjourn