HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-76 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1976.
5:00 P.M.-- Meeting convenes
Items for discussion:
Legislation Policy --Assoc. of Metropolitan
Municipalities.
3M--E,I.S. Draft
Comprehensive Plan
Lake accesses within Lanes Demontreville Plat
Demontreville Park acquisition
Pending Items:
Development Bond for Eden Park
Animals at 806 Lake Elmo Ave.
Planning -Zoning Commission Membership(appointments)
Persons who called and indicated interest in
serving on the PZC: Conrad Adams, Donald Moris
and Dennis Geiger.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour
7:30 P.M. --
Meeting reconvenes
Reserved for Council Members
7:45 P.M. --
Eldon Loescher
Consider the application for rezoning of
Lot 4, Cty. Aud. Plat #8, from General Business
classification to a zoning district classification
which would permit the use of said property for
a single family residential dwelling.
8:15 P.M. --
Roger Derrick
Demontreville Highlands Plat
8:45 P.M. --
Mr. Steinbach and Mr. Mitchell from the Lake Elmo
VFW.
Discuss Loyalty Day Parade which will be held
May 1, 1976; parade permit, etc.
9:00 P.M. --
Mr. Vernon Mottaz, representing the U. S. Patrol
Service from No. St. Paul.
Discuss Police Patrol Service for our City.
9:15 P.M. --
Update Interim Drainage Plan.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1976 pg 1
Meeting called to order at 5:10 PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott and
Councilwoman Lyons.
Also Present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh and Engineer Noyes(9:00).
3M-EIS: Clerk instructed to write letter to Mr. David Licht requesting
that he review the 1st draft of the 3M-EIS prepared by the City
of Oakdale and submit written comments on the report.
Lanes Demontreville Country Club: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by
Councilman Abercrombie that counsel make application to pur-
chase the tax forfeit property in Lanes Demontreville Country
Club Plat and that the description of property be referred to
Park Advisory Board for their comments. Counsel also to advises
PAB regarding identification of access property on Lake Demon-
treville. Carried 5-0.
AMM; Mayor Eder advised that he had attended the meeting of the
General Membership of the AMM on January 8, 1976. Attempts to
make changes in the legislative policies, for the most part,
fell on deaf ears. He felt that it was obvious, because of the
large representation of the large cities, that the larger
cities controlled the association.
Comprehensive P1an:A committee of Councilman Abercrombie, PZC Chairman
Johnson and Planner David Licht was appointed to review the
items in the comprehensive plan that require change and set
up a priority list and a timetable of action required.
_Eden Park: A development contract has been signed by all. concerned parties
with work remaining to be done scheduled for completion by
October 1, 1976. Bond for completion of the work has been set
at &80,000 to conform to engineers recommendation in letter
dated January 9, 1976. Counsel has received a check in the
amount of $862.50 which the cash part of the donation toward
recreational facilities. In addition there is a 6 acre tract
in the approximate center of the property that is also part
of the land dedication.(see plat map for specific dimensions).
Gas Inspector:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Pott
to appoint Duane Grace as city gas inspector and as auxilliary
building inspector based on the recommendation of Building
Inspector Mueller. Carried 5-0.
Fire Code: Committee of Norm Sjoblom, Duane Grace and Councilman Pott to
review the Uniform Fire Code. They would discuss with the
local firemen. The new code is under the Minnesota Department
of Public Protection and delegates the authority for main-
taining the code to the building inspector. Committee will
report back to the council with a recommendation.
Insurance Committee:Discussion relative to makeup of committee. Council-
man Pott suggested the possibility of an insurance agent, a
large user of insurance and an interested citizen. Names sug-
gested for the committee were Bob Hoffman, Calvin Brcbkman,
Wm. Hagberg, Dave Zinchlag and Harold Nelson. Councilman Pott
will set up the committee.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1976 pg.2
Eldon Loescher:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shety-
heim to approve rezoning of Lot 4 County Auditor's Plat #8
from GB to a residential classification per recommendation of
the PZC. Carried 5-0.
PZC Appointments:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
to appoint Mr. Tom Torseth to the PZC for a three (3) year
term to expire December 31, 1978. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Pott to
appoint Mr. Brian Crombie to fill out the unexpired term of
Mr. Todd Williams on the PZC. Term to expire December 31,
1976. Carried 5-0.
Demontreville Highlands:MR. Roger Derrick and Mr. Robert Gottsacker were
on hand and asked the council if they.felt the zoning was
acceptable and if acceptable can they proceed with their plan
for development.
Mr. Ken Sovereign, a citizen in the area, urged the council
to act favorably stating that he felt it was a good use for
the area and was well planned.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons that
council approve rezoning of the Derrick-Crombie property in
accordance with the application and based on the recommendation
of the city planner. 2.Counsel instructed to prepare necessary
ordinance and that planner reduce his recommendation to writing
so a written record of the recommendations can be given to the
council for the permanent records. 3. Preliminary plat be
approved in concept subject to complying with the conditions
recommended by counsel, engineer and planner. 4.Also subject
to the park acquisition proposed by the preliminary plat be
agreed between the city and the developer within the budget
established by the city. 5Also the required environmental
assessment be filed by the developer. Carried 5-0.
VFW: lAr. Al Mitchell of VFW Post 5725 advised that the Lake Elmo
VFW would again host Loyalty Day Parade on May 1, 1976.He
explained part of what was planned and asked the city to
participate in the festivities. He also requested a parade
permit. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Aber-
crombie that parade permit be approved.. Carreid 5-0.
Mayor Eder to consider a committee to determine what part Lake
Elmo can play. Possible members of the committee are Mrs. Wm.
hertzfeld, Mrs. V. Crombie, Mrs.L. Friedrich, Craig Lambert,
Erwin Beutel and Lloye Ebne.
U.S.Patrol Service:Mr. Charles Veach, President & owner appeared before
the council to explain the services which his patrol service
could offer Lake Elmo. Council listened but took no action.
Dick Neville of the Washington County Sheriff's Office dis-
puted some of the claims made by Mr. Veach.
Water Level Study:Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution 76-002 order-
ing Bonestroo & Associates to prepare an interim report on
potential flood damage as part of the preliminary interim
flood study. Estimated cost $6,292. Fie asked council to
approve this resolution. Second by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried 5-0
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1976 pg.3
Engineer Noyes reported thatthe current lake levels are as
follows:Sunfish 892.20, Elmo 885.75, Jane 922.05 and Olson
929.12.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyoys to
approve payment of claims 76048 thru 76063. Carried 4- with
Councilman Pott against.
Shafer Contracting:Letter from Robert Rudy relative to the permit for
the Richert pits and ability to process new material. Counsel
asked to review permit and determine the conditions of oper-
ation and report back to the council at the next meeting.
Advance Refunding:Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R76-003 author-
izing Fiscal Agent, Juran & Moody to initiate sale of park
bonds for the purpose of advance refunding if the market
reaches a point at which all the conditions necessary for a
sale can be met and requested council agreement. Second by
Councilman Pott. Carried 5-0.
Minutes: Councilman Pott requested that the $100.00 clothing allowance
be shown as part of the 1976 salary for the maintenance em-
ployees.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie second by Councilman Shervheim
to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1976 meeting as
amended. Carried 5-0;
Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie
to adjourn at 11:12 PM. Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
City Clerk
urban planning • design • market research
2101 hennepin avenue south minneapolis
minneaota 55405 (612) 871- 2661
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Donald Raleigh
Lloyd Shervheim
Otto Bonestroo
FROM:
David Licht
DATE:
27 January 1976
RE:
Lake Elmo - DeMontreville Highlands Plat
Based upon the City Councils directive, we have formulated proposed conditions
for preliminary plan (plat) approval to be incorporated in the Council motion
made on 20 January 1976. The major concerns are that we have sufficiently
covered all aspects of the matter plus have an acceptable format. I would
appreciate your comments in this regard by the end of this week. This rush
is being dictated by a meeting with the developer regarding the park situation
on Saturday, 31 January. Please contact either Barbara Senness or myself.
In addition to the general concerns raised above, special attention should also
be directed to the wording relative to the park dedication provisions. Further-
more, I believe an issue revolves around the requirement to require a resubdivision
layout. While I realize it has been standard procedure for the City to require this
information, it is a discretionary provision of the Subdivision Ordinance. and a
mandatory provision of the Zoning Ordinance. I question the jurisdiction of the
Zoning Ordinance in this regard as well as the implication of contract zoning.
These factors should be viewed in the context of preliminary plat approval being
based partially on the proposed development conforming to the character of the
Tri-Lakes area. This was also one of the major points made by Ken Sovereign.
Consequently 1 question the advisability of 'opening the door" to future reduction
in lot size. Consequently, would it not be better to vary the Zoning Ordinance
requirement and eliminate the implication that a different character of develop-
ment is passible in the future? I would appreciate your comments in this regard.
cc: City Project File
DE MONTREVILLE HIGHLANDS PLAT: DRAFT CONDITIONS
FOR PLAT APPROVAL
Approval of the final DeMontreville Highlands Plat shall be contingent upon the
following conditions:
1 . Satisfactory compliance with all of the plan and plat requirements set down
in the Lake Elmo Subdivision Code as per Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the
Code. Within these sections, special consideration shall be given to the items
outlined below:
a. As per Section 302.02, in that the proposed DeMontreville Highlands
plat adjoins a public body of water, the plan shall be referred to the
State Commissioner of Natural Resources and the Valley Branch Watershed
District for their review. Subsequently, reports shall be submitted by
the Commissioner and the Watershed District to the Planning Commission
expressing recommendations for approval, disapproval or revisions.
b. Percolation tests and soil borings shall be submitted on soil areas rated
moderate or severe limitations for on -site sewage disposal systems as per
Section 501.02 (9), as well as representative areas throughout the plat.
c. A complete and adequate drainage system design shall be developed as per
Section 609.01 and subject to the approval of the City Engineer, with on -site
ponding utilized to accommodate any additional run-off resulting from the
subdivision.
d. As per Section 610.02, easements shall be provided along each side of the
center line of any drainage channel to a sufficient width to provide proper
maintenance and protection and to provide for storm water run-off and
potential future installation and maintenance of storm sewers.
e. As per Section 614.16, a preliminary resubdivision plan shall be required
showing a potential and feasible way in which lots may be resubdivided in
future years.
f. As per Section 702.01, streets shall be graded in accordance with a plan
approved by the City Engineer. A lot grading plan subject to the approval
of the City Engineer shall also be prepared.
g . Provision for turn arounds shall be made on all lots fronting on DeMontreville
Road and the proposed Lake Overlook Drive to eliminate problems associated
with backing onto major roadways.
2. Development of a Staging Plan, detailing the proposed timetable for and
location of each stage and based upon resolution of soil capabilities, access
and other development considerations, the possible provision for density
reservation.
3. Making available the designated park area in the form of part contribution,
part sale to the City, with the sale portion at a price not to exceed a total of
$60,000. This maximum limitation is to include expenditure of funds which
the City has made to date in resolving the park dedication issue.
4. Accommodation of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) facility for
fish spawning and other uses. In the event the DNR would not maintain this
facility, assurance that the ponding area and accompanying low areas would
not be altered in any environmentally damaging manner.
5. Preparation of an Environmental Assessment, as per MEQC 25 (Minnesota Environ-
mental Quality Council), Chapter 12, Item zz, which makes mandatory the
preparation of an Envrionmental Assessment in instances of development of more
than 50 residential units within 1,000 feet of a shoreline.
Lake Elmo calendar
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
TIME
Feb 1
Cross Country Ski Day
Indian Hills
Golf Course
9:00 a.m.
770-2849
2
Lions
Ben's Elmo Inn
6:30 p.m.
777-7%9
3
Mrs. Jaycees
597 Cimarron
8 p.m.
� rr0-14Au
3
City Council
City Hall
7:30 p.m.
777-5510
5
Javicees
City Hall
8 P.M.
770-2849
8
Lions Ice Fishing Contest
Lake Elmo
777-7959
10
City Planning Comm
City Hall
7:30 p.m.
777-5510
11
Park Advisory Committee
City Hull
8 P.M.
733-Ml
12
galley Branch Watershed
Board of Managers
City Hall
8 p.m.
436-4462
12
Snow Rascals Snowmobile
Club
VFW Hall
7:30 p.m.
777-1642
13
VFW Meeting
VFW Hall
8 P.M.
439-16M
16
Lions
Ben's Elmo Inn
6:30 p.m.
777-7959
17
Cir; Council
City Hall
5:30-8:30
7:30 p.m.
777-5510
19
Jaycees
City Hall
8 p.m.
770-2849
23
City Planning Commission
City Hall
7:30 p.m.
777-5510
25
Park Advisory Committee
City Hall
8 p.m.
7334651
Metro Council- -'ouncil 7:30p.m.
Chambers (St. Paul)
18 Immunization - City hall 9a.m. to 12:O0 noon
Clinic
2G Vallev Branch
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