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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 16, 1995 M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to designate Ann Terwedo as coordinator of the Design Team visit and to develop an outline of issues for the City Council before we proceed to form committees. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp - to direct the coordinator to call a meeting of all interested persons to begin setting up committees. (Motion passed 5-0). 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Purchase of a computer for City Planner The City received a quote from Up Time Computer Services based on Dave Bouthilet, representative of this company, putting the specs together for this computer after discussions with the County, Planner and Council Member Lee Hunt. M/S/P John/Hunt - to authorize the purchase of the computer package by Up Time Computer in the amount of $4,119.42 and to purchase the HP1200C printer from Ameri-Data for $1,040.50; subject to the City Planner's approval. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Continuation:Width of Driveways At the May 8, 1995 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended no change to the driveway standard ordinance and that driveways be dealt with in the future, by staff, on an individual basis. City Planner Terwedo provided a draft ordinance stating the width of driveways in any zoning district shall provide adequate egress and ingress to the site for the safety of residents, and provide access for emergency vehicles. Driveways shall be included on all site plans for new residential and commercial development for review by the Building Official and City Planner. Terwedo explained that in rural areas, flexibility must be given due to the topography of the site, age of house and other environmental issues which play an important role in site planning. Attorney Filla stated the ordinance should be specific as possible and subject to reasonable interpretation to be enforceable. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - to direct the city attorney, building official, planner meet prior to the next meeting review proposed ordinance and draft ordinance acceptable to them for the June 6, 1995 Council meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Planner's Report: Preparation of 1-94 Corridor Study The Metropolitan Council has given the City until January 1, 1996 to prepare a land use plan for the 1-94 Corridor. This plan will provide the policy direction for future development of the area and help define where municipal urban services will be provided to serve that development. City Planner Terwedo stated it is extremely important that the study begin as soon as possible if the city needs to have this plan done by the end of the year. Terwedo asked for council approval to prepare a scope of work, timeline, and budget for the 1-94 Corridor Study. The Planning Commission will then review and comment on the scope of work before it is presented for council review and approval. M/S/P John/Conlin - to direct the staff to prepare a scope of work (timeline and budget) for the 1-94 Corridor Study. (Motion passed 5-0).