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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1991 6 F. Requests from PZ At their October 28th meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that an ordinance be drafted that will allow for "lot line adjustments": Exceptions to Platting: The City may allow a transfer of property by resolution of the City Council provided that: 1. Property owner provide survey of the property to be conveyed; 2. Transfer of property will not result in either piece of property becoming non -conforming, 3. Property conveyed must be combined with the parcel to which it is to be attached with the result being one legal description for entire parcel. M/S/P Williams/Dick Johnson - to direct the staff to prepare an ordinance dealing with "lot line adjustments" as recommended by the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 4-0). The Planning Commission has asked that the proposed MUSA Business Park/Office Parks Ordinance be reviewed by our City Attorney. M/S/P Williams/Mayor Johnson - to direct the City Attorney to review and comment on the proposed MUSA Business Park/Office Park Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 4-0). The Planning Commission asked that the council authorize the City Engineer to draft a "Fill Ordinance" and "Holding Pond Standards Ordinance" The City Administrator indicated she would submit background information as to why this was an agenda item before the City Engineer can draft ordinances. G. Trail System: Mike Bouthilet, Parks & Rec. Supervisor Mike Bouthilet reported the Parks Commission would like to access Munger Trail, which is located up in the northwest corner of the City, through the DeMontreville Park wildlife area. Mike has met with the DNR and they are interested in making the access. The Council asked to postpone this item until they received some information regarding motorized vehicles using the Munger Trail, M/S/P Mayor Johnson/Mottaz - to postpone this item until the Parks Commission receives a DNR update. (Motion carried 4-0), 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Septic Systems in Old Village Jim McNamara provided a list of inadequate septic systems in the downtown area of Lake Elmo and noted these property owners lack suitable land to accommodate a properly designed septic system.