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4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL: A. Public Inquiries Pete Schiltgen, 10880 Stillwater Blvd N., asked how did the Creative Office Garden building located along Highway. 5 ever get approved because it is too close to the road, the architecture spoils the rural character and will set a precedent. The Council explained the application met all the zoning district requirements, the owner of the building is an architect, the building application preceded the moratorium, and there are no design standards in place. The developer stated there would be extensive landscaping that would prevent you from seeing the building. Mr. Schiltgen also brought up that Lake Elmo Hardwood Lumber is sitting on his property line and if the building burns, since it is out of compliance, could the building be rebuilt. Administrator Kueffner responded that special provisions were made for Lake Elmo Lumber and are not a non -conforming use. Debbie Krueger explained she called the City about someone selling live trees out of their truck in the White Hat Restaurant Parking Lot. She asked if an open sales lot at the White Hat is legal and voiced her concern if inspections had been done on the trees for Japanese beetles and gypsy moth. Administrator Kueffner was aware of the concern, which was forward to the Code Enforcement Officer. B. Clarification of Plans for CSAH17 Overlay & Paving of Shoulders Doug Fisher, Washington County Public Works, gave update on plans for CSAH17 Overlay and paving of shoulders. He took the direction from the workshop of eliminating detached bike path and go with an 8' paved shoulder. Now it is a 10' gravel shoulder. This project has been let, and was combined with similar type projects for better cost. Council member DeLapp stated that the right-of-way is 100-ft. wide allowing ample room for 2-12 ft. driving lanes and a separated 8-ft' wide bike trail. He stated that the City will now have to spend tax dollars to try and keep speeds near the posted limit of 55 mph. He stated that the residents and the City needs a 45-mph road so we shouldn't be building a road with a 20-mph design for the benefit of thousands of new houses in Stillwater. Neil Krueger stated an 8' paved shoulder might create passing on the right. There are walkers, joggers, and horse riders on this road. A 4' or 6' shoulder would be best. Debbie Krueger felt 8' on both sides is a wide strip. Passing on right is a concern. An area south on CSAH17, in front of the Day residence, seems to swallow up a car. Would like to see a double stripe from Steve Pott's residence to the section of woods and the speed reduced to 45 mph. The ditches are awful. They flood every year for the 15 years they lived there. Pete Schiltgen wanted 8' paved shoulders and did not want a detached path because he would have to give up land. He wants to be able to move equipment. Doug Fisher explained the striping is consistent with standards for striping. They have re-examined the whole area and don't want to create an unsafe passing zone. IIe found drivers needed to be educated that passing on the shoulder is against the law. It is not a viable option to go with less than 8' paved shoulder. Council member DeLapp noted that Pete Schiltgen requested 8-ft. paved shoulders so he could drive farm implements. The County Engineer wanted passing zones to allow cars to go 55-mph to pass farm implements using the 12-ft. driving lane. C. Adopt Resolution Awarding General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds:Springsted Paul Donna, Springsted, provided the results of the four bids and recommended awarding the sale to Dain Rauscher Incorporated, Interest Rate 4.00%, July 1, 2002, Price $520,800.00, Net Interest Cost $67,200.00 with True Interest Rate 4.2870%. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1, 1999