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153.06.E.1 in relation to subdivision general regulations
• Layout of proposed streets showing right-of-way widths, center line grade, typical cross
sections, and proposed names of streets in conformance with all applicable city
ordinances and policies; the name of any street used in the city or its environs shall not be
used unless the proposed street is the logical extension of an already named street, in
which event the same name shall be used. The names and number shall comply with the
County Uniform Street Numbering System.
City Council Meeting 5/5/2015 Minutes
• Street naming for Hunters Crossing was discussed, and a motion was passed moved by
Council Member Fliflet and passed 3-2: “That if the street dead ends, so does the
name.”
City Council Meeting 7/21/2015 Minutes
• Street naming was also discussed, with Mayor Pearson questioning the use of unique
street names versus using the county system of naming streets.
City Council Meeting 8/4/2015 Minutes
• Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2015-63 APPROVING THE DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT FOR WILDFLOWER
AT LAKE ELMO. Motion passed 5 – 0.
• Councilmember Lundgren stated that she would like to change her vote on the street
naming in Wildflower after reconsidering what the developer had initially proposed.
• Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO
RECONSIDER STREET NAMES IN WILDFLOWER TO USE THE NAMING SYSTEM
PROPOSED BY THE DEVELOPER ON HIS INITIAL PROPOSED PLAT. Motion passed 3 –
2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay)
• Discussion held concerning enforceability of changes to the plat that has already been
approved. Attorney Snyder stated that the developer cannot be held to the changes
but can make them if he chooses.
• Mayor Pearson stated that he felt it was better to abide by the recommendations of
safety professionals and use the county street naming system.
City Council Meeting 3/15/2016 Minutes
• ITEM 10: Savona 4th Addition Final Plat
• Planning Director Wensman presented an overview of the Savona 4th Addition plat,
zoning, site information and issues discussed by the Planning Commission. Discussion
was held concerning street naming and avoiding duplication of street names for
streets elsewhere in the City that do not connect to Savona.
• Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2016-16 GRANTING APPROVAL OF
SAVONA 4TH FINAL PLAT WITH CONDITIONS. Motion failed – no second.
• Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO DENY THE SAVONA
4TH ADDITION FINAL PLAT. Motion failed 0 – 5.
• Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2016-16 GRANTING APPROVAL OF SAVONA 4TH FINAL PLAT WITH
EIGHT CONDITIONS.
• Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ADD A 9TH
CONDITION THAT THE PLAT FOLLOW THE CITY STREET NAMING CONVENTION
POLICY. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer –nay)
• Primary motion passed as amended 3 – 1- 1. (Bloyer – nay; Fliflet - abstain).
Councilmember Bloyer stated he was opposed to forcing a naming policy on the
developer.
City Council Meeting 4/19/16 Minutes
• ITEM 19: Village Preserve 2nd Addition Final Plat
• City Planner Wensman presented the final plat for Village Preserve 2nd Addition and
Planning Commission recommendations for approval. Street naming was discussed to
address potential conflicts with the use of Laverne as a street name.
• Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2016-35 GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE PRESERVE 2ND
ADDITION FINAL PLAT WITH 13 CONDITIONS BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
• Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO STRIKE
CONDITION #8 AND REPLACE IT WITH A CONDITION STATING THAT ALL STREETS
WILL COMPLY WITH THE CITY’S STREET NAMING CONVENTION POLICY. Motion
passed 4 – 0.
• Primary motion passed 4 – 0 as amended.
• ITEM 20a: Inwood 3rd Addition Final Plat
• Planning Director Wensman reviewed the plat for the Inwood 3rd Addition and the
proposed conditions of approval recommended by staff and the Planning Commission.
Council added condition 11 by consensus that all streets follow the City’s naming
convention.
• Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2016-34 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR INWOOD 3RD ADDITION
WITH THE FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT AND THE ADDITION OF CONDITION 11.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.