HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2017-027CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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A RESOL UTION APPRO PING AN AMENDME NTTO TIIE CITY OFLAKE ELAIO
TFASTE 147A TER FACILITIES PLAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADDING AN
ADDITIONAL TWO PROPERTIES TO TIIE OLSON LAKE TRAIL METROPOLITAN URBAN
SERVICE AREA (MUSA)
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo has established a Comprehensive Plan that provides
compilation of background data, policy statements, standards, and map, which help to guide the
future pbysical, social, and economic development of the City; and
WHEREAS, two residents have petitioned the City to be added to the Olson Lake Trail
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), PID#s 0802921140059 and 0902921320001, a copy
of which is on file in the City Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a map of the proposed MUSA expansion indicating
the affected properties to be added to the MUSA of the City; and
WHEREAS, the notice has been published, mailed, and posted pursuant to the Lake
Elmo City Code and MN State Statute 473,858; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter
on March 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission has submitted its recommendation of
approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the said matter at its April 4, 2017 meeting;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and the information received, the
City makes the following findings:
I . The expansion of the MUSA and the addition of the three parcels will not add
significant additional cost to the City.
2. The property owners have petitioned the City to join the MUSA.
3. The Metropolitan Council has administratively reviewed the amendment and upon
cursory review has no objection and has agreed to accept an amended Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of Oakdale as sufficient jurisdictional review,
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4. The expansion of the MUSA is consistent with improving the health, safety and
welfare of the City of Lake Elmo residents.
1. The Metropolitan Council"s approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo on this 4th day of
April, 2017.
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