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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 3 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: ( A. Storm Water Facilities Agreement (Lake Elmo, Oakdale, Valley Branch Watershed) M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to approve the November 26, 1996 City Council & Imation/3M Minutes as amended. (Motion passed 4-0). Attorney Filla reported that the agreement was discussed in more detail with Tom Prow, Don Ringrose, and Don Jordan just before the Council meeting. Attorney Filla pointed out the changes in the Draft agreement which will be made part of the minutes. Attorney Filla indicated current regulations define Open Space in a manner that excludes wetlands. Buildable land area excludes wetlands. The property owner wants to receive credit against the OP requirement for development of these ponds on site. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to approve the proposed amended Storm Water Facilities Agreement between Lake Elmo, Oakdale and Valley Branch Watershed District as presented at the Council meeting of December 3, 1996 including amendments discussed at the Council meeting. (Attorney Filla will make changes in the agreement and will submit a list specifying in detail the suggested changes to be included in these minutes.) (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin - to direct the City Planner to schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider amending the definition of buildable land area in a manner that would allow property owners to receive credit for wetlands which are developed pursuant to plans approved by the City Council. (Motion passed 4-0). B. South Washington County Watershed District's Final Draft Review Tom Prow provided a review, dated November 25, 1996, of the final draft of the South Washington County Watershed Plan. The Council didn't want Lake Elmo properties to pay for the construction of the pond at 1-94, but suggested the cost be spread across all of the watershed boundaries which would reduce the cost to Lake Elmo. M/S/P John/Johnston - to direct the staff to send a letter to South Washington County Watershed District strongly objecting to Lake Elmo properties funding the construction of the pond at 1-94 and suggesting the cost be spread across all of the watershed boundaries and copy this letter to the City of Oakdale. (Motion passed 4-0). C. Update of request for lights by Christ Lutheran Church Tom Prow reported it is not a City concern to provide lights for the entrance to the church parking lot. He talked to the member from the Church who will work directly with NSP on this request. D. Update on Informational Meeting on proposed 30th Street MSA Reconstruction Project Tom Prow reported there will be an informational meeting on December 10, 1996, 6:30 p.m., on the proposed 30th Street Reconstruction project. All property owners along 30th Street have been notified of the meeting. E. Water Meter Replacement Project Tom Prow reported the water meter replacement project will be underway in about two weeks. 7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE/FIRE: 3