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come back to the City saying you allowed it. Would we allow these systems in our own code without invoking the proverbial variance clause within the OP Ordinance. Attorney Filla indicated the City does not have liability for failed wastewater treatment systems. There are backup areas and regulations in place for these projects and financial obligations are onto the members of the Association. Lake Elmo is not at risk financially. They are called experimental systems, but are not experimental. They are alternative systems --they are not an unknown commodity. Without four affirmative votes, the code doesn't allow these systems. Councilor Dunn pointed out its been brought to their attention that this cannot be a part of the open space. She is worried that there are somewhat small for 30-40 households. The effluent may be very clean, but what do we do if we have backup problems. She shared the same concerns of Councilor Conlin. Under the State code, Tom Prew explained, these systems are allowed as experimental systems. The City approved two systems so far. It's time to develop design standards and draft a wetland wastewater treatment system ordinance. M/S/P Hunt/John — to direct the staff to begin the process of preparing a wetland wastewater treatment ordinance. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Escrow Reduction of Judith Mary Manor Tom Prew reported the grading, gravel base, and storm sewer work is complete on Judith Mary Manor and recommended the required escrow be reduced to $132,875.00. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to approve the reduction of the required escrow for Judith Mary Manor to $132,875.00 as recommended by the City Engineer Tom Prew. (Motion passed 5-0). Gi A. Weed spraying in City Parks Mike Bouthilet explained he sprayed around the fence lines and posts in the parks. He has sprayed for broadleaf at City Hall for two years. This year he contracted this work out. This will be looked out at budget time. B. Stonegate Park Plan C. Stonegate Trail Grading Mike Bouthilet reported at the last Parks Commission meeting they did not come up with a consensus on whether to trade or accept land, but they did want the trail graded regardless of who pays for it, the City or developer. The Parks Commission will take a walk through the area around Goose Lake and decide if this is an amenity or not to build a trail in this area. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to refer to the Parks Commission the issue of Stonegate Trail Plan as to whether or not to accept Phase III or (Outlot A) in lieu of putting in the trails for a consensus of a recommendation of what the City should do and after that meeting place on the next Council agenda to review their findings. (Motion passed 5-0). The Parks Commission is not aware of the potential cost ($40-50,000) to grade the proposed site. This money will be coming out of the Park CIP. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to direct staff to release bids to grade Stonegate proposed park site and ask staff to schedule public hearing for grading permit. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 5, 1997