09-21-99 CCM - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

M/S/P Delapp/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 99-62, A Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for 12 townhouse units in an open space development stage plan known as the Fields of St. Croix, Phase II. (Motion passed 4-I:Armstrong). M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 99-63, A Resolution denying a CUP for non- residential use in the Fields of St. Croix. (Motion passed 5-0.) 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Hunt reported on an informational meeting with Ted Mondale and elected officials on Monday, September 20"'. On Thursday night, there will be a meeting with VBWD, 7 p.m., to discuss proposal on water problem in the City of Grant. Council member Delapp reported on the St. Croix Expo with Gaylord Nelson and Ted Mondale. Some of the Council thought HB and CB were eliminated from the code. He asked if there was any appetite to continue this. Lake Elmo is not interested in more HB because it is not an appropriate use for the City. Administrator Kueffner responded the motion to repeal the HB ordinance failed. The City has existing HB and supports those. The Council asked that the Planning Commission study Convenience Business, Highway Business to determine if the Code should be modified and/or consider alternate definition to be consistent with area when they address the Comprehensive Plan. 11. UNFINSIHED BUSINESS: 12. NEW BUSINESS: 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Pay Increase and Structure Administrator Kueffner reviewed her recommendation for the proposed 1999 pay. She proposed to review the employees on their anniversary date and suggested setting up personnel groups as the City had done in the past. Per the proposed pay chart, Council member Armstrong indicated it is not fair some of the employees are out of the high limit and asked if this could be corrected. The 3 percent increase will not help this issue. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - To approve the 3 percent cost of living raise, as proposed by the City Administrator, retroactive to the first of the year (1999), including the City Administrator, and approval of the reclassification of the City Planner. (Motion passed 5-0.) The Administrator will require quarterly or on a monthly basis for dept heads to come to Council to give updates. B. Web Page Administrator Kueffner reported Steve Gustafson had done a good job on developing a City web site, but has a way to go. The Council agreed that the City needed someone that is responsible and accountable to the Council and was in favor of a formal proposal for a web page, They asked that school kids get involved in the Mayor's corner TV show and look at where volunteers could help. The Council adjourned the meeting 9:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk Resolution No. 55 Approving Minor Subdivision of George Krueger Resolution No. 56 Approving Minor Subdivision of Wm & Teresa Boylan Resolution No. 57 Approving OP Development Stage Plan of Tana Ridge Resolution No. 58 Approving Preliminary Plat for Tana Ridge Resolution No. 59 Approving CUP for Open Space Dev. Project in Ag Zoning -Dist known Fields of St. Croix, Phase lI Resolution No. 60 Approving OP Dev. Stage Plan known as Fields of St.Croix, Phase II Resolution No. 61 Approving Preliminary Plat of Open Space Dev. Known as Fields of St. Croix, Phase II Resolution No. 62 Approving CUP for 12 townhouse units in an OP Dev. Stage Plan known as Fields of St.Croix, Phase II LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1999