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B. 30a' Street Reconstruction Update In his letter dated June 26, 1997, Tom Prew reported that the City's request for a variance for the rounda- bout on 30'h Street was not approved by the State Aid Variance Committee. The State Aid staff did suggest that rule changes may be coming in the next year to allow this type of traffic calming. Because the traffic calming was a very important feature of this project, especially to the residents on the street, Prow recommended that the city postpone this project until next year hoping the state aid staff would approve the round -a -bout at that time. Engineering fees incurred to date for this project are eligible for State Aid funds. Tom will ask that he be appointed to the committee that reviews roundabouts. Some minor overlay work on 30's Street to get the worst area through the winter will be done. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp to postpone the reconstruction of 30a` Street until 1998. Further the staff shall notify affected residents on 30a' Street and contractors that had expressed interest in this project of this postponement Further to support the City Engineer's participation in the Mn/DOT study group reviewing roundabouts. (Motion passed 5-0). C. CSAH 13 — Final Plans Tom Prow reported that the plans for the Reconstruction of CSAH 13 are complete and are ready for approval. There are no changes in the alignment from the preliminary plan. Some median trees have been added. The project will end about 150 feet south of 38a' Street. There is no financial participation by the City in this project. CSAH 13 north of TH5 will be open to through traffic during construction. CSAH 13 south of TH 5 will be closed for about 2 weeks. Councilor Dunn asked that Tom make sure the County had the correct plans because they had two sets of prints and to monitor this situation to make sure emergency vehicles can get through Also, there is the speed limit issue because Lake Elmo did request a reduced speed. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to approve the final plans for the reconstruction of CSAH 13 based on a favorable recommendation from the City Engineer stated in his June 26, 1997 memo. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to notify Washington County and the Sheriff's Department of the danger turning left off of Lake Jane Trail going West with regard to traffic going southbound on County Road 13 over the hill because it is blind traffic and come back with a recommendation as to how to remedy the danger. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Fields of St. Croix Sewer Permit Update Attorney Filla reported that at a previous council meeting, concern was expressed regarding the Metropolitan Council's policy plan which apparently requires the City to be responsible for insuring that the waste water treatment facility meets its permit requirements. The Met Council also wanted the City to update its Comprehensive Plan to discuss this issue. Filla suggested the City talk to the Met Council regarding the timing of the Comp Plan update. Does it need to be amended now or can it be amended as part of the 1998 overall revision? The City has required that the Homeowners Association in connection with the Fields of St. Croix be responsible for all future costs associated with the waste water treatment system. The proposed Declarations for the Fields of St. Croix impose this obligation upon the Homeowners Association. Additional language can be added to the Declarations to indicate that the Homeowners Association needs to comply specifically with the maintenance obligations of this particular MPCA permit or any amendments to the permit. The final version of the Declarations will indicate that the section imposing the wastewater treatment maintenance obligations cannot be amended without the consent of the City. Filla pointed out that other than model home permits, no other building permits should be issued until all of the documentation has been recorded. None of the property can be conveyed until all of the documentation has been recorded. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 1997