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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 1994 D. MPCA Permit:201 Septic Systems M/S/C Mottaz/ Johnston - to instruct the City Engineer to continue discussion with the MPCA on their condition of an additional monitoring well for the Oakland Jr. High School for permit renewal for the 201 septic system projects. (Motion carried 5-0), E. Letter from Grace Colisimo dated January 22, 1994 Bohrer explained that for a public project the financial security is provided through a developer's agreement which provides for the engineer to make an estimate of the cost of the improvements. The ordinance requires 125% of that estimated amount to be deposited with the city in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit. The road has to be built to city standards and if something goes differently than what is estimated now, the city is adequately protected. The letter from Grace Colisimo objects to the estimated project cost of approx $30,000, particularly the engineering and legal fees. M/S/C Mottaz/Johnson - to direct the city administrator send a letter, with the input of the city engineer, to Grace Colisimo notifying her what recourse she has. (Motion carried 5-0). 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Lake Elmo City Center Concept: Mayor John updated the council on the February 8th Town Meeting where he presented the concept plan for a Lake Elmo City Center. John suggested setting up a time for holding a charette which is a series of meetings where all the issues surrounding such a development can be aired. Council members Conlin and Johnson supported further discussion on the concept. Councilman Mottaz supported the senior citizen housing, but does not support the entire project. John will make a presentation on the city center concept at the next Planning Commission meeting. Highway 36 Intersections: Mayor John reported the proposed intersections on Highway 36 were reviewed at the Washington County Public Works Department. The diagrams of the various interchanges that he had shown at the last council meeting were discussed. John presented revised sketches of the interchanges'which reflect current thinking. This does not mean that the ideas are totally acceptable by MnDOT, but at least they have been agreed to by Pine Springs and Grant Township.