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MINUTES APPROVED: May 4, 2010
City of Lake Elmo
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2010
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston and Council Members DeLapp, Smith and Park
Absent: Council Member Emmons
Also Present: Administrator Messelt, City Engineers Griffin and Stempski, Attorney
Eid, Planning Director Klatt, Finance Director Bouthilet, and City Clerk Lumby
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the April 20, 2010 City Council
agenda as presented. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed
4-0.
GROUND RULES:
APPROVED MINUTES:
The April 6, 2010 City Council minutes were approved by consensus.
The February 16, 2010 City Council minutes were approved by consensus.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $123,218.24
Approve the purchase of approximately 245 new water meters at a total price not
to exceed $70,000.00
Approve donation from the City’s General Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 to the
Firefighters’ Relief Association and to authorize the Mayor and direct City staff to
prepare and execute the necessary Budget Adjustment
Approve Resolution No. 2010-016 support Bond Referendum Resolution
Supporting the Mahtomedi Public Schools
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REGULAR AGENDA
Promotion of Andrea Friedrich and Tom Steinman from probation member to Firefighter
Chief Malmquist requested the City Council approve the promotion of two probationary
members to Firefighters.
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to promote probationary members Andrea
Friedrich and Tom Steinman from probation to Firefighter status. Council Member
Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Presentation of CSAH13 (Ideal Ave./Olson Lake Trail) – Driver feedback sign and
roadway study
Joe Gustafson, Washington County Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation on the
Driver Feedback sign and Roadway Study for CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail)
completed by Washington County.
Bob VanZandt, 8110 Hidden Bay Trail and Tri-Lakes Assoc. member, stated he thought
more than 3,000 cars a day travelled on this road with PINS and Target located off of
Highway 5. He pointed out how homeowners are unsafe when backing out of their
driveways because of the speed of the travelling cars. He said trying to turn south the
cars coming up hill don’t know you are pulling out.
The Council asked the City Administrator to prepare a resolution requesting a speed
study with the support of the City of Oakdale and request the temporary speed sign move
south and in place at the time of the study.
Eder’s Century Pines preliminary and final plat: Resolution No. 2010-014
The City Council is being asked to review a preliminary and final plat for a subdivision to
be called Eder’s Century Pines on Keats Avenue. Staff has found that the subdivision
complies with all applicable zoning and subdivision requirements, and is recommending
approval of both the preliminary plat and final plat as submitted.
MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-014 approving a
Preliminary and Final Plat for Eder’s Century Pines subject to the conditions outlined in
the staff report. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Approval of proposed encroachment easement agreements
The City Council is being asked to authorize the execution of four easement
encroachment agreements allowing residents to construct improvements (in these case
fences) within drainage and utility easements on private property.
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MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to authorize the execution of Easement
Encroachment Agreements for:
Mendez Property - 5650 57th Street Circle N. – fence
Koepke Property - 3435 Isle Court N. – fence
Myers Property - 11711 56th Street N. – fence
Hoagland Property - 10024 Tapestry Road – fence
Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Amending Chapters 94, 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154 of the City Code to bring them into
conformance with the Storm Water and Erosion Sediment Control ordinance; Ordinance
08-024, Resolution No 2010-013
The City Council is being asked to review and approve proposed minor amendments to
Chapters 94, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154 of the City Code to incorporate references go and
improve consistency with Chapter 150. Chapter 150 regulates storm water and erosion
and sediment control throughout the City.
The proposed changes are not intended to alter regulations, but instead to consolidate the
information, as applicable, into one area of the code.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve Ordinance 08-024 approving the
code amendments and Resolution No. 2010-013 authorizing summary publication of this
Ordinance. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
2010 Street and Water Quality Improvements – Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Resolution No. 2010-015
Ryan Stempski, Assistance City Engineer, reported the City Coun cil is being asked to
approve the plan and specifications for the 2010 Street and Water Quality Improvements
and order advertisement for bids.
There are six rainwater gardens proposed for the 2010 Street and Water Quality
Improvements. At the April 8th Valley Branch Watershed District Board meeting the
City received approval of the VBWD Community Grant and will receive 50%
reimbursement for these water quality improvements.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 2010-015
Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2010 Street and Water Quality
Improvements and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids. Council Member Park seconded
the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
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Minnesota State Building Permit Surcharge
The Building Dept. is requesting the City Council prepare a change to the surcharge fee
schedule for one year in response to recent state of Minnesota Action. The temporary fee
would increase effective July 1st, 2010 from the fixed rate of $0.50 for permits based on
fixed fees, to an increase of $5.00 for “Permits based on fixed fees”.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the
current fee schedule for permits based on fixed Fees from $0.50 to $5.00, effective July
1st, 2010, fees forced upon by State of Minnesota. Council Member Park seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4-0.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2010-013 Summary publication of Ord 08-024 amending chapters in
Storm Water and Erosion Sediment Control Ord
Resolution No. 2010-014 Preliminary and Final Plat for Eder’s Century Pines
Resolution No. 2010-015 Approve Plan and Specs, Ordering advertisement for bids
Resolution No. 2010-016 Support Bond Referendum Resol supporting Mahtomedi Public
Schools