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Councilor DeLapp asked staff for cost analysis on implementing holding tanks vs. not. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to postpone until the November 4, 1997 City Council meeting. (Motion Passed 5-0). Councilor Conlin suggested the developers be assessed for the costs to further analyze these Wetland treatment Systems. 5.1) Money for auto -dialer alarm system. City Engineer Prew said he had talked with City Finance Director Marilyn Banister, and was told it was OK to get the money from another fund and should not postpone purchase. 6. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT 6.A Staff review on damage oak at driveway: Ed Stevens,10133 47t6 Street North Councilor Hunt asked if the City could make a determination of responsibility for the oak tree dying. Administrator Kueffner said staff did not pursue that avenue after in was determined the tree was not on the City right-of-way and it is not the City's responsibility. M/S/P Conlin/Hunt — to advise Mr. Stevens that the dying Oak Tree referenced in his letter of October 9, 1997, is not on City property and therefore, removal of the tree is the responsibility of the property owner. (Motion Passed 4-1) Opposed; DeLapp. 7.A Continuation of Open Space Concept Plan: Brockman Property City Planner Pung-Terwedo said it was determined that the open space development concept plan presented provides adequate street access to the properties to the east and no additional modifications to the plan are necessary. Introduced a memo (attached) from Tim Freeman, who is representing the east boundary property owner. Mike Gair, Land Planner agreed to a traffic -calming device within the development, which will be reflected at the preliminary plat stage. The councilors discussed their concerns regarding "flag lots". Councilor Conlin said we do not allow flag lots in other zoning districts and is opposed to them here. Councilor DeLapp expressed his support for flag lots in general and also in this development. Mr. Gair asked if the new road standards would apply to this development. Mayor John said "no". M/S/P Delapp/Hunt — to approve Case No. OPC/97-49 to include the following conditions: 1. A landscaped island shall be incorporated into the cul-de-sac, 2. City Engineer recommendations from letter dated September 18, 1997, 3. Parks Commission shall review the proposed park, 4. Traffic calming measure is implemented. (Motion Passed 4-1). Opposed: Conlin, flag lots. BREAK at 9:10 p.m. Lake Elmo City Council 10/21/97