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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1995 M/S/P DeLapp/John - to authorize the purchase of a Reznor FE60 Heater for the Well House from Springborn Heating at a cost of $1,063.00 based on a favorable review and recommendation from the MAC. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Purchase of Back hoe (Maintenance) Dan Olinger provided quotes for repairs to a 1979 555 Extend -a -hoe with 3,065 hours. This unit is used to load salt sands in the winter so there is some rust and corrosion. At their October 23rd meeting, the MAC committee reviewed the request to purchase a Back Hoe to replace the existing 1979 unit purchased in 1980. The existing unit is in need of extensive repair in the amount of $6,823.85. Based on the MAC review, a motion was made to recommend purchase of the Ford Back Hoe as outlined in the State DOT bid specs from Rochester Ford for a cost of $35,706 with our old unit as a trade-in. M/S/P John/DeLapp - to approve the purchase of a Ford Back Hoe per quote from Rochester Ford Tractor dated September 6, 1995 for a total amount of $35,938.09 ($35,706 plus $232.09 sales tax) based on a favorable review and recommendation from the MAC, and that the funds for this purchase be taken from the Maintenance Department's Capital Improvement Reserve. (Motion passed 5-0). 8. PLANNING, LAND USE AND ZONING: A. Case No. W95-32 Public Hearing:Variance to septic system setback and continuation of request for setback from road right-of-way. Mark Edlund, 5431 Hilltop Avenue N. The public hearing notice was published in the Stillwater Gazette and the adjoining property owners were notified. At the last council meeting, this item was continued in order to determine if additional variances were required. Initially, the variance was to the sideyard setback on a corner lot as outlined in the planning report. The staff reviewed the proposal and determined that a variance was needed for the setback to the septic system if the garage were to be built in the proposed location. The code requires 10 feet and the proposal for construction of the garage indicates a setback of approx. 7 feet. The application has submitted additional information to the city showing the location of the drainfield and the alternate location for the detached garage. The slope in this area is 12% and the topography of the site would be greatly impacted by development in this area of the yard. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - to approve Case No. V/95-32, variance to sideyard setback and variance to the setback from a structure to a septic system by Mark Edlund, 5431 Hilltop Avenue N., for the purpose of constructing a garage based on the findings presented in report dated November 7, 1995 with the following conditions: 1. The garage have lap siding or materials to match the house; 2. The color of the garage shall blend with the color of the house. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Overview of Design Team Visit Planner Terwedo reported on the Minnesota Team Recommendations by Planning Area: Old Village, Living Patterns (Residential) and Corridors. The Council set up a workshop for Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 p.m., to discuss the Minnesota Design Team Recommendations in order to develop a framework for a December 2, 1995 Open House. At the Open House the city will receive more public input and awareness, volunteers for working projects such as city center and play the tapes of the Minnesota Design Team Visit. C. Cluster Ordinance Development Update Planner Terwedo provided a memo regarding Open Space Ordinance Development Update. As the Council directed, the Planning Commission has reviewed and commented on a first draft of a cluster ordinance. At their meeting on October 23, the commission reviewed the existing land use policies in the