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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL 1 t,iQTE.S' JANUARY 6, 1998 B. Traffic Signal at TH5 and CR15 Tom Prew reported in his memo dated December 29,1997 that he has received a letter from MnDOT informing the City that the signal system at the intersection of TH5 and CSAH 15 will be constructed this Spring. An agreement for the cost of the signal system between MnDOT, Washington County, and the City of Lake Elmo is necessary. For this signal system, Lake Elmo's only cost will be for the electricity to power the system and the cost is estimated at $700 per year. However, the cost may be lower since light emitting diodes (LED's) will be used instead of standard bulbs. Prew has reviewed the construction plans for the intersection. Some median islands and restriping will be done to provide for better turning and driving lanes. Council member Dunn had called Washington County and received a cost for electricity of $1,50042,000 per year. Administrator Kueffner received a cost figure of $1,00041,400 per year from Don Theisen. Council member DeLapp suggested that the lights be hooded, and that MnDOT is made aware of the City's new lighting standards. The City should also put a cap on what they would pay for the electrical cost of the signal. The question was raised if Cennex would share the cost of the signal light? M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp - to direct the staff to request a formal itemized estimate in writing the costs incurred by Lake Elmo and solicit an agreement that all lighting in this area of TH5 and CSAH 15 will be in accordance with Lake Elmo City regulations. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Ordinance & Summary Ordinance adding Section 720 Wetland Treatment Systems Tom Prow submitted a new draft of the Wetland Treatment Ordinance. He has changed the setback requirements to reduce the setbacks for smaller systems. He also included an annual fee to be paid by the system owner to the City. This fee will cover the City costs for review of the monitoring results and general administration costs to keep track of these systems. M/S/P Hunt/Dunn — to adopt Ordinance No. 9722, as amended, (Page 1 - 720.03 Rules, Subd. 2 Location of Systems, A. Setbacks; last paragraph ....... considered reasonable based on the City Engineer's recommendation for the site and the neighboring properties), An Ordinance adding Section 720 Alternative Waste Disposal System — Wetland Treatment System to the 1997 Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Hunt/Conlin — to adopt the Summary of Ordinance No. 9722 Relating to Alternative Waste Disposal Systems Wetland Treatment Systems. (Motion passed 5-0). Council member Conlin asked who is the City Representative referred to that would be present for all treatment cell testing. She wanted to make sure that the representative is a qualified person. Tom Prew responded that it would be him and thought Jim McNamara, Building Official, could do some testing. 7. MAINTENANCE/PARKS/FIRE: 8. PLANNING, LAND USE AND ZONING: A. Final Plat — Prairie Hamlet City Planner Terwedo reported on April 15, 1997, the City Council approved the preliminary plat and plan for Prairie Hamlet. This plat was one of the original development plans prepared following the OP, Open Space Development Regulations. The landscape plan, final plat, wetland treatment plan and developer's agreement was submitted for Council review. Tom Prow reviewed the final submittals and offered comments in his memo dated December 31, 1997. City Planner Terwedo reviewed the landscape plan and found it to be consistent with the preliminary plat. The in -lieu park fee was lowered to $14,700 from $15,540, as stated in the City Planner's Report, based on cost per acre provided by Assessor, Frank Langer. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 7