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Tim Mandel indicated the easements were put on only because of sewer coming in. The Council made the following comments: Council member Armstrong stated the City needs proof that the Augustine's have access to use their property before she could approve the vacation. Council member DeLapp asked the Council not to take action granting the vacation because there are too many questions that the Planning Commission could address. Council member Dunn was in favor of the vacation because she felt the Augustines and Johnson have access off of Manning Avenue. Council member Siedow indicated the City had to find a way to make sure Augustines have access. Mayor Hunt would vote in favor of motion because the Augustine could develop with access off of Manning Avenue by tearing down buildings if needed to build a road. M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow - to postpone action and schedule agenda item under Unfinished Business for the first Council meeting in June. (Motion passed 5-0.) 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Resolution Ordering Plans and Specs for Section 33 Water System Improvements B. Review of Water Rate System Study Tom Prew introduced Dick Sobiech and Kurt Johnson from TKDA and reviewed the Feasibility Report for the well and reservoir in Section 33 and 34. On February 14, 1995, Lake Elmo and the City of Oakdale entered into a joint agreement under which Lake Elmo would relinquish control of all land west of CSAH13 and south of CSAH10 in exchange for permanent and temporary transfer of sewer allocation and temporary water service to the southwest quarter of Section 33. In 1996, Lake Elmo expanded water service from Oakdale to the southwest quarter of the Section 33. The abutting property owners were assessed for the cost. Today the water system has a single medical office building connected to the system. A new hotel, restaurant, and research building has been approved for this area. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to accept the feasibility report for Well and Reservoir in Section 33 and 34 submitted by Tom Prew on November 16, 1999. (Motion passed 5-0). There was discussion on why the City would want to depend on another city for water/sewer. Several Council members thought the issues are totally unrelated between Section 33 and the backup well for the Old Village. The Council asked the staff to find out if the City of Oakdale would give Lake Elmo a long term commitment for water for the entire area and under what conditions. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to direct the staff to approach Oakdale if they would be interested in a long-term commitment for water by December 71i Council meeting. (Motion passed 5-0.) M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — postpone action until we hear back from staff. (Motion passed 5-0.) M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow - to direct the City Engineer to put together a proposal for the water system over the existing Business Park land. (Add cost per acre on, move over to the east along I-94 up based on the City Engineer's prudent judgement). (Motion passed 5-0.) 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Hunt announced meeting on November 186, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrews Church in Malitomedi talking about issues on high -risk behavior of youth. Council member DeLapp met Malitomedi Mayor Yale Norwick at the grand opening of the new City Hall. Council member Dunn attended the November I Ith Valley Branch Watershed meeting on the Stillwater H.S. parking area and the Tana Ridge silt fence were discussed. Dunn asked the Council to call the Washington County Commissioners to endorse the reappointment of David Bucheck to the VBWD. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1999