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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1995 C. 42nd Street Overlays:Damage from watermain project Jackie Pierre and Kim Tomek objected to the assessment for the 42nd Street Overlay because of the amount of damage done to the street when the public water system was installed. At the public hearing for the proposed project, these residents voiced this concern and asked a City representative come out and look at the road patching and suggested requesting money from Washington County since they installed the water system. At the hearing, they were told the City would get back to them and are offended that the city did not. A public hearing is scheduled for October 17 where these comments and concerns can be voiced. D. Olson Lakes Estates Outlet Larry Bohrer reported he has received the preliminary construction plans for the Olson Lake Estates Outlet project. VBWD hopes to receive bids this Fall. Bohrer has concerns on the portion along Lake Jane Trail between the Pebble Park entrance and westerly to the connection of the main stem pipe east of Councilman DeLapp's driveway. The pipe will be 30' deep and the plans says that the contractor will maintain one lane of traffic. The in -place watermain serves the 81 homes in the Landfill affected area which has to remain in service. His concerns on method of construction will be conveyed to Randy Peterson so they can be placed in the contract document. The Council suggested the VBWD conduct a neighborhood meeting to insure they understand the problems generated by the construction. 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Hammes Update Attorney Filla reported he, Ann Terwedo, and the Attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities will be meeting on October 18, 1995 to complete a list of issues that need to be resolved as part of the lawsuit. After that meeting, they will meet with the attorney for the Hammes' and then come to the Council with a report. 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John reported he attended the meeting of the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources and provided the Council with information Council member DeLapp will send his comments on the use of cul-de-sac islands to the City Planner. 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. City Assessment Policy Administrator Kueffner explained the City should have a comprehensive 5-year Capital Improvement Program which would include such things as road improvements and capital improvements for the maintenance department, fire department, parks department and city office. Having an approved Capital Improvement Plan would assist the City at budget time so that adequate funds are directed towards specific projects. Kueffner asked the Council to consider the overall objective of the Policy: 1. Expand the responsibility of the Planning Commission 2. Planning Commission work with consultants and staff in preparing a 5 year Capital Improvement Program relative to all physical development in the City. 3. Develop an assessment policy that is fair and equitable. The Council asked for reaction from the Planning Commission on this proposal.