HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-2012 CCM LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston, Council Members Smith, Pearson, and Park. Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, Planning Director Klatt, and City Clerk Bell.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the November 7, 2012 City Council Agenda as
presented. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
ITEM 1: THE OCTOBER 16, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY
CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES:
Dave moore Laverne intersection contains water could easi;y be addressed infrastructure of city. Peter Eggen water improvement road funding. 40 houses on cul de sacs. All have access to keats. Not paying anything. They use the road twice as much. Cited mn stat “benefits received” they use it twice as much and benefit from it. Spread out the payments to everyone. Water project. Being forced to have it. Put fire hydrant on each …. Corner. Feel safer and happy to pay for it…
PRESENTATIONS:
MnDOT Presentation on the 2013 Hilton Trail Interchange/ DeMontreville Trail
J-Turn Project
Adam Josephson of MnDOT presented will be back on November 20 to address hwy
5.
Kurt presented an overview of the upcoming projects affecting the Demontreville
area… he highlighted the impact on area roads. He spoke about the benefits and
improved flow.
Upcoming open houses Lake elmo city hall 4-7 -11/15 mahtomedhi city hall -11/19
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A discussion Was had regarding how these projects met the stated goals.
MP Interim status? - AJ there are not any planned projects. AS noted that the city
wants to work with mndot.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Procedures for Tax Exempt Bonds
4. 2012 Crack Seal Project - Pay Request No. 1 (Final)
5. Approve Resolution 2012- x01 State of Minnesota Redevelopment Grant
Program – A Resolution Accepting the DEED Water System Infrastructure
Grant
6. Keats MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements - Approve
Engineering Design and Construction Support Services Contract 2. Accept Resignation of City Clerk Sandy Thone, and Appoint Adam Bell as
City Clerk; Resolution 2012-x02
MOTION: Council Member smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member
Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 8: Approve Conditional Use Permit for grading project at 9242 Hudson
Boulevard; Resolution 2012-XX Klatt provided an overview on the cup app. Explained the location. Applicant hopes that the expansion of the ski hill would grow his business. Klatt explained that city approval is required due to volume of earth moved, Staff did historical research. There are issues involved with the site. Parking… non-conforming setbacks… watershed dist requirements… Grading approx five acres. Raise height from 1035 to 1070 Impacted property owners has signed off. Klatt explained land/environmental impact and what staff recommends as restrictions. Planning comm. Does recommend council approval with 12 conditions of approval. AS inquired about recent event and noted that there did not appear to be a problem with parking. Applicant explained the parking situation. Parking in back? Joe heinen owner of summit boardshop. A discussion was had explaining the specifics of the actual hill and its potential uses. Smith expressed her pleasure with the offering. Really likes the concept.
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A concern was mentioned regarding the noise. And removal of trees
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the CUP Council Member Park seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
AS expressed her concerns about forcing the replacement of trees when future development may
require repeated removal. Mayor felt it was appropriate and relies on staff recommendation. Park
suggested that this property may retain the concerned trees for 15-20 years. AS noted the difference
between traffic noise and kids playing.
ITEM 9: Library Board Appointments Dean gave overview of library bd nomination history. Explained that the bd may want to expand to seven member bd. He explained the appointment recommendations. Mayor suggested steve delapp and sara linder to 3yr and wait for board meets and decides whether to expand
MOTION: Council Member mayor moved to APPROVE RESOLUTION 2012-53. Council Member Park
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-1. SMITH NAY
AS NO ISSUES WITH CANDIDATES BACK INTO WASH COUNTY SYSTEM SOONER THAN LATER. NO
BOARD NEEDED.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10: Request for Connection to 32nd Street 201 System
schwartz appraoched the city to connect. Dean gave overview of site history. Jack explained system was buoilt in 1987. Seven homes on system. Feral grant. Designed to last a long time. Concerns staff has is that system life is reduced by adding additional people. County reported that system is operating at 50%. Property is in MUSA area and so someday there will be sewer. There are fall backs. Reasonable request. Explained how costs were reached at. AS inquired about new garage. Mary Schwartz explained that 27 years. Mayor noted that updated reqs will cause problems for many homes in LE.
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AS asked about whether holding tank would be cheaper if sewer was planed. Jack said that sewer was too far away to consider.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION 2012-54 APPROVING. Council
Member Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Park – congratulated the new council members and mayor.
Council Member Pearson reported attending a city staff meeting. Commended DZ on the mtg.
Council Member Smith reported commended DZ right direction. Congratulated bloyer and pearson. Inappropriate to bring up the dismissal of the complaint with the OAH at the council mtg.
Mayor Johnston reported receiving letter from OAH dismissing all election complaints without any action. Michael gerster Oakdale gunclub was in attendance. LE has a close relationship and looking forward to safety improvements.
City Administrator Zuleger reported the 2013 plan of work draft. Hope to complete by truth in taxation hearing. Soliciting park…. Staffing programming clerk. Offer to acting clerk. Mike b on parks maintainer. Greater msp meeting great talk with many other administrators. Making great strides. Good networking. Explained
City Attorney Snyder No reported
City Engineer Griffin No reported
Planning Director Klatt reported holding design stds workshop. Hope to get recommendations to planning comm. Within the next month. Theming meeting kickoff with DFA at 7AM on 11/8
Finance Director Bendel reported benefit renewals. Premiums went up very little mn sales tax audit went well. Base rate case analysis. Accent clerk with November 16. Adjourned open meeting at 8:18 P.M. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
_______________________________________ Dean A. Johnston, Mayor
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______________________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk