HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-79 CCMCITY OF 7 KKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOVL+MBER 200 1979
Mayor Armstrong convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. The following councilors
were in attendance: Morgan, Pott, Mottaz and Johnson.
AGENDA: Additions: Street vacations — Petition from Michels to vacate
East Shore Lane and request from Hedland and Offt — City pur—
chase the lot it vacated and resell it to them, thus bypassing
the County Auction. Set public hearing for the Thompson Variance.
Miscellaneous — review, testing the water tower paint, soil
borings for the Maintenance Building, Woodbury request for
removal from t he I-94 Challenge Committee, painting remainder
of the Fire Hall, typewriter, and health insurance. Also, at
6:30 tour of the new ]ire Hall Addition.
Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve the agenda
as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
MINUTESs October 16, 1979 °- under Claims, motion seconded by Mottaz.
Pago 6 — Code, delete religious representatives. Paragraph
59 outside storage, delete storage time 6 months.
Morgan moved, seconded by Pott, to approve -the minutes of
October 16, 1979, as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
November 6, 1979 — Page 3 under Lanes DeMontreville — should.
read, "Ken Isaacson said, several years ago the City....,...."
Page 7 — need copy of the resolution from the Jaycees for Ski
Trails in Sunfish Park. Johnson said to use the 1978 resolution,
if possible, as 1979 resolution will be the same. Page 8,
Projects 1003 and 1004, Paragraph 5 -- delete "up to" in line
2. Page 7, Trail Grooming — this ,grooming will be done with
or without a DNR ,grant. Delete,"based on the rates the DNR
reimburse the City for", line 4.
Armstrong moved, seconded. by Morgan, to approve the minutes
of November 6, 19799 as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
CLAIMS: Addition — Water Tower Painting, paYment of j'% 000 of the
A360 bill. This is subject to the Engineers checking out
the paint job.
The Administrator wrote a, check for $750, for the Fire Department
Radios. The Fire Chief is checking them out, with. the'crystals
and reeds they have in them; when the new .reeds arrive they
will be checked over again.
Morgan moved, seconded by Armstrong, to approve Claims 79767
thru-79810 as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
The Council agreed the claim for an injury to a fireman (sawdust -
in his eye) received at a fire should be handled as
has been done in the past. The bill from Bob Close is the
final bill for the Sunfish Park plan. The Planner will send.
a breakdown of their hill. The Attorney will itemize the
things that come under his retainer. The Administrator feels
some of the billed items should be covered by the retainer.
LAKE' ELMO CITYCOUNCIL MEE,'TING, NOVEMBME 209 1979 —2-•
ART SCTIAEF'ER, JR., COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Regional Park — The Council asked the status of the launch
designated in the south/west corner of Lake Elmo and also the
type of boats the planner is suggesting for 12 boats the lake
will handle. Commissioner Schaeffer said he thinks the planners
were referring to runabout type boats. The Council .repeated
it concern about high horeepowered boats on the lake and want
the launch designed to restrict their access, The Council does
not feel this is an unreasonable request as any design limits
a type of -use; and this should be addressed before the park
is opened..
Pott suggested that if the Council does not want water skiing
on -the lake and design an access to restrict this, their should
also be an ordinance prohibiting water skiing on the lake. This
would make the regulation applicableto all, lakeshore owners as
well as non—lakeshore owners.
Mottaz feels water skiing is not compatable with any other
use of the lake; but does not feel at this point such an
ordinance is necessary and control can be exercised by not
providing a facility to launch ski boats. Pott said if the
City had an anti —water skiing ordinance the idea of the carry—
over access may be easier to sell to the park planners.
Armstrong feels the same type of access would be constructed
even with such an ordinances and the City would be left with
policing and enforcing the law; design of the access is the
key.
Morgan feels the planners are making this park much more
active than its definition of "park reserve". Ile feels
the City must keep pressuring to keep all uses as passive
as possible, and make the park an asset to the City rather
than a liability.
The Administrator sad the City has some responsibility to
the lakeshore owners as they will bear the brunt of cleaning
up after park users. Again' enforcement of regulations is
a, major question; design of the access is imperative, the
law won't help.
The Council restated its desire for access to the park from
County 17. Thane Tiudeau suggested contacting, Bob Notherout
or some Met Council Representative to attend a meeting.
has indicated in the past the desire for local input to set
up programs to run these regional parks.
Johnson feels the meeting the City had with Brauer and the
County adequately explained, what the City wanted and suggested
those alternatives to presented. to -the consultant end request
detailed concepts of how those can be accomplished. They are
there to present alternatives, not ,just one concept.
The City wants to be involved as planning continues for the
park. Presently, there is much confusion who to contact
with questions or problems, the City requests the County
Board, the consultant or•,**00ver is -responsible fbr decisions
to'keep the City of Lake Elmo informed of all phases of deve-topment.
ART SCHAEFER — COUNTY COMP'CiSSIONER;
B. Youth Service Bureau Grants — The County has appropriated
�09000 to sd .5,000 fmr'the Youth Service Bureau, with the
stipulation they would match local dollars at $.55 on the dollar.
None of the communities were aware of this before they did
their budget. Consequently the City has undersubsidized the
bureau because the City only gave half"of the dollars tkie'.:
Youth, Service asked for. The City gave the amount it did
because it felt it was the wrong body- to be subsidizing it;
but the County is additionally penalizing this bureau because
the City was unaware of the County°s position on it.
The Administrator explained that the Council's position has been
that the issue is not what percent the County match should
be, but who should do the 'total subsidizing. The Council feels
it does not have the resources or the staff to evaluate what
a Youth Service does, how their fit into.the other County pro—
grams like juvenile court system, family services, welfare, etc,
The County has the staff to evaluate this and 'the ability to
tax the people "to provide this service and the proper plane
for the subsidities to be considered and the control to come
from is the County. Local communities should not be in this
business. The motion granting this years appropriation stipulated
-this is the last year the City will authorize funds and. calls for the
County to eraly ate where Youth Service Bureaus belong .in the
government structure and who should provide the funds for support.
Pott said there is a connection between the bureaus and school
districts, therefore, when it comes to subsidizin% the districts
should be included for whatever reasons their boundaries are
being used.
Commissioner Schaefer stated he agreed with -the City°s position.
The County will:'be; getting together with the school district
and try to work out a, cost sharing program between the district
and the County. He believes the total program belongs in the:
County°s lap.
C. W Subs dies — The Administrator reviewed why the City
does not feel it should subsidise ambulance service. The
County has a full—time Community Health Department that
is involved in setting the standards for these ambulance services,
service areas, types of equipment, types of training and the
City has nobody that evaluates any of this. Two problems
with the County giving its subsidy to the 14 or so communities
and requesting -they get together and decide what they are going
to do with the money are 1) each community has it own rescue
unit and questioxs why give any of it to Stillwater Ambulance,
each will want a portion for it own rescue unit, and, 2) the
County had a formula that told them what they wanted to provide
in -the way of subsidized ambulance service. In effect the
County has already split this money in a 80/20 fashion, $40,000
to ambulances and $209000 to rescue. This whole formula was
deatroyed by turning this money over to the Cities and telling
them to do what they want with it.
Pott does not feel this idea of the cities deciding where -to
assign this money is all bad. He feels the ambulance service
can make it without being subsidized. The problem is that the
ambulance services around us are being subsidized, therefore,
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ENS Subsidies — continued — bake Elmo is being pressured into
doing the same thing. Fie would like to see the money the County
has given these communities divided equally.
Whittaker said the principal reason for subsidy was because
some people cannot afford to pay. This should riot be a Citys°
problem and can be handled through welfare or Medicare. The
present program is subsid.izing'ineffieiency. Some communities
are providing more service than they can economically afford
while others are providing none. The County should have control
if they are going to subsidize them. Now, no one has control.
Pott repeated his previous statement of equal. distribution,
and feels this should. be done according to population, not
mill rate.
The Administrator will write a letter to the County and involved
Gommilnities stting the City°s position.
1—r) — Commissioner Schaefer said the County Hoard is
considering retaining a lobbyist, Tom Ryan, 'for the purpose
of recovering the monies expended by the involved communities
and the county in the I-94 lawsuit. These monies would be
recovered from the let,rislature.
POLICIES: A. Water Surface Use Committee — Bob Peterson questioned.
whether the Council desired the committee be abolished. Z"..^e
Administrator said. the Council still would like recommendations
for the regulations; the enforcement power would come from
standing committees and staff.
Mr. Peterson £eels committee members, on the lakes, are more
aware of problems. These people can be called when problems
arise on the Lakes, rather than calling City officials,
Armstrong agreed with this intent, he sees this committee
as functioning independently$ making recommendations to the
Council and receiving information as pertains to this committee,
yet, not one that reviews, matters for Council consideration.
The Administrator said the way to structure this and be assured
everyone knows what they are doing is to say the committee
is there to develop regulations for the City Council to act
on. Enforcement will be done by existing ,groups, He feels
a committee that does not meet regularly and does not function
as part of the bureaucracy will complicate the process. Problems
can be handled at ,City Hall through the Building Inspector,
Engineer.' or staff. .Non —lake residents should serve on this
committee as they also use the lakes and may find problems
with the regulations. The DNR wants the City to hold a hearing
on these regulations. It is in the best interest of the City
to have feed -back from non —lake residents.
The Council agreed the committee should continue work on the
regulations and also suggest non-lakeshore residents to serve
on the committee.
A. Water Surface Use continued -
Armstrong ma+red, seconded by Pott, to authorize the Administrator
to draw up scope of direction for the Water Surface Use Com-
mittee and advertise for four (!.,) more committee members.
Motion carried 5-0,
9110MAS THOMPSON VARIANCE;
The Council reviewed the summary of action and the position
to date, The Planning Commission tabled any recommendation
and asked. the Council how far they are willing to vary a
standard, as the property owner has Only 37% of the requirement.
The ordinance permits them to go ahead wi'thbut 'a variance if
they have 60916. The Administrators suggestion to the Planning
Commission was the policy possibly should be that they have
two draintfA9 sites, have adequate public access,,or access
guaranteed for emergency vehicles and this be tied" to the lot
size in the neighborhood. They would have to meet 90% of the
average lot size in Lanes DeMontreville, this is as far as it
could be varied.
Mottaz said the situation in Lanes DeMontreville Country
Club is unique. In order to live with the situation. there
has had to be many exceptions. When this property was pur-
chased the minimum lot size was 189750 in order to build.
Money has 'been invested with these rules and if there is no
possible way to correct this than the City should have to
give alittle. He does not feel this is establishing a precedent
that allows people to build on e,,l:ot meeting 37% of the ordinance.
This is a special unique dtuation and the Council should be
willing to give some in order to solve it.
The Administrator said Talcott, to the back of the Thompson
Property has excess land area. If Thompson could pick-up
additional land, through the vacation of Argyle, he would be
close to the 60/ or 909/6 of the average lot size in the area.
The average lot size of adjacent property is 24*900 sq. ft.
Thompson's lot is 24,000 sq. ft. The average for the lakeshero
lots north of -Thompson in Laney Demontrevi°lle is 369000 sq. ft.
Armstrong agrees with the 90/ average, feels two drainfied
sites is a, must, and will waive the one acre area for septic
if two drainfield sites can be boated, also the bet -back
could be varied to within 5 feet of the lot line.
Mr, LaMott questioned if the second drainfield site would have
to meet the set -back requirements. Armstrong said this could
be varied. This could be varied from lot lines, not from lake -
shore or the well.
Pott moved, seconded by Mottaz, to grant the following variances to
Thomas Thomps6h provided-the'following'_oonditions'are met:
1) A variance from the requirement that a platted parcel, that
existed before the adoption of the City Code must meet 60'/o of
the lot area and width requrementsg subject to Vair having 903u
of the average lot area of other parcels in the subdivision.
2) A variance from the requirement that the .lot must front
on an improved public street; subject to their assurance that
they will keep to K private drive open for emergency vehicles,
at all times,
3) k variance from the requirement that9shey must have one
acre of land suitable for drainfields; subject to the condition.
,that thr demonstrate to the City Sewer Inspector that tyr Have
-two sites that are suitable for drainfields that would serve
at least a three bedroom home,
4) A variance permitting 5onstruction:of. a drainfield no
closer then five feet from the street right -of --way, if neces-
sary to get two drainfield sites.
Notion carried 5-0.
DINNER BREAK: Bents Elmo Inn
RECONVENE LAKE E;LMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
201 STUDY: Administrator Whittaker gave the preliminary introduction.
and background. Engineer Bohrer outlined the areas of
study, identified by the Metropolitan Waste Control Committee
in their preliminary report, Were observed or potential
sewage problems are.
Cimarron and Oakland Jr. High will be included in the study
areaa,no additional areas will be included or deleted.
The City will have hearings all along the process to identify
problem areas and alternative solutions. Notification will.
be mailed out each time such hearing in.held,, The emphasis
of this study is to solve the problems on -site. Only after
all possibilities to remedy on -site are Taxplored. would a col-
lection system and type of treatment facility be considered.
The City must consider all alternatives and look at -the cost
of each method. The estimated cost for the study will. be
$65,000. The City will pay 10Y or $6,500. The City has
about $17,000 in the Sewer Planning Fund and have appropriated
$69500 for this study.
Mayor Armstrong closed the hearing at 8 W P.M.
The final planning area will be put together for the December
4. meeting. At that time the Council will pass the necessary
resolutions.
The Council agreed the Administrator should pursue the 10110
of the cost question with Cimarron and the school district.
He will contact both parties and put togeher a form to handle
it.
The Engineer proposes to meet with the PCA, find out whether
the City's plan of study is acceptable and .report back at
the next meeting.
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A Subdivision Improvements - Tablyn Park 2nd Addition, Foxfire,
and Springborn's Green Acres are now ready foo final acceptance
by the City.
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ENGINEERS REPORT: The Engineer recommends the City accept the street
improvements arid::reduce the bond and/or escrow accounts
f'or the above mentioned developments.
Morgan moved, seconded by Pott to adopt Resolution 79--53
accepting the following improvements and providing for
the following bond reductions:
AITablyn Park 2nd Addition —
1. Final acceptance by the City of the street and storm
sewer improvements
2. $1,000 to be retained in the escrow account to insure
the erosion repairs next spring
Ok Foxfire Estates —
1. Accept the street improvements only
2. Reduce the performance bond to $5,000
(�,,,Springbornls Green Acres —
1. Accept the street improvements only
2. Reduce the performance bond to $5,000
The Engineer asked the Council's recommendation regarding
an area in the City park (SE corner of Jamaca Blvd. and
53rd Street). There is a depression off to the south
boulevard of 53rd Street that the developer would like to
fill with tree stumps and cover with clean fill. This is
due to a covenant that all dirt from Foxfire stay within
the addition. The Engineer recommended he clean up the
present brush that is on the boulevard and have the home—
owners bury their debris or stumps on their site.
The Council agreed a better reason is needed before the
City can allow debris to be dumped in or on park property.
B. State Aid Report — The five year plans provide for
construction of a portion of 45th Street, Julip, and 47th
Street in 1980. This is about 3/4 of a mile of surfacing
from the intersection of Jane Road N. to Keats Avenue. The
Engineer recommended taking the necessary field surveys now.
The Council thought their previous decision was to surface
45th Street; Julip, 47th Street, and Keats Avenue to Highway 36
in 1980, with the use of a State Aid Bond. The Administrator
will review the record for this decision. The engineer will
do the feasibility study with a cost estimate and discuss
financing. Financial discussion to cover the need or the
desire for a small front foot assessment. Lake Elmo is
eligible for just less than nine miles for State Aid streets.
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STATE AID REPORT: Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve.
Resolution 75-529 authdr zing the 'Engineer to order the
feasibility study for street surfacing of 47th Street, Julip,
47th Street and Keats Avenue in 1980. Motion carried 5-0.
LANES DEMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB STREET VACATIONS: Mr. Max Fowler, re-
presenting Top Twenty, explained the position of Top Twenty
in not wanting to !give up a . - portion of property for
the cul-de-sac at the end of Bennett. The cul-de-sac Will
not benefit their parcel and they have access from Hill Trail,
They would gain a piece 20x 100' if Argyle were vacated and,
the cul-de-sac placed at the end of Bennett. The cul-de-sac
would be 40 feet from the center of the intersection of Argyle
and Dempsey. Mr. Fowler stated that if the City built the
cul-de-sac and could assure Top Twenty they would not be assessed
for the improvement they might agree. Armstrong said the wording
of the easement'agreement could reflect the Council finds that
the lots owned by Top Twenty would not benefit by access from
the oul-de-sac at the end of Benh0t. This would be included
in an agreement that Top Twenty would dedicate that portion
necessary for the cul-de-sac,& deed it to the City, the City
in return will vacate Argyle. Mr. Fowler agreed with Council-
man's Pott's recommendation that no driveway will be constructed
to Ile `Pop Twenty property off the cul-de-sac, The City would
be responsible for vacation costs on this portion of Argyle, as
this secion was not petitioned for vacation.
The Engineer will verify the location of the cul-de-sac at at '.Flue
end of Dempsey; the City will then vacate Argyle to the north
of Dempsey, vacate Argyle from the south end of the oul®de-sae
to the north end of Bennett, and vacate Mack entirely, from
Lake Shore Drive in. The Administrator informed the Council
that no deed was ever recorded for the new location of Hill
Trail and no vacation of, old Lake Share Drive was ever recorded.
Bennett and Mack are not continuous through streets because
part of these streets between 'old"Hill. Trail and kew' Hill. Trail
were vacated. The Administrator will meet with Mr. Taleatt
about an easement for the cul-de-sac and advise the Council.
The Administrator will then have the necessary documents drafted
vacating the above streets.
Phase Il will include locating the present Hill Trail and then
consider vacating those portions of Lake Shore Drive that are
not needed and see what the legal status of the title to the
City's street (Bill. Trail) is. This will appear on the
December 18 agenda.
LANES DEMONTI3EVILLE COUNTRY CLUB - OFFT AND MICHELS LOT SALE AND VACATION
The City returned lots 526-527 and 612-613 to the County for
auction. Mr. Offt and Mr. Hedlund, owners of property on
either side of these lots, wantsthe Cityp'via resolution, to
purchase these lots from the County at their appraised value
the City can then resell these lots for the appraised value,plus costs.
By doing this Mr. Offt and Mr. Hedlund -would avoid having to
bid for these lots at a public auction... They would like this
done in order to make a buildable lot.
The Council decided to take no action and let the parcel be
auctioned off by the County.
LANES DFMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB - MICHELS VACATION:
The City received a, petiticia from Mr. Michaels requesting the
vacation of the remainder of East Shore Lane. The City
passed a resolution several ,years ago vacating all of West
Shore Lane, half of North Shore Lane, all of South Shore Lane
and half of East Shore Lane. Mottaz recommended a decision
on North Shore Lane also be made. The City has a drainage
easement on lot 656. Lots 655 and 657 are ti,e ones considered
for vacation. The Council wants a clarification on what parcels
have been vacated and W-at the Citzi owns. '7--is matter will
be considered after the first of the year.
DECU-L'ER AIM JAAUJAR� MEFTINCS: Mori -an moved, seconded. by TIot+az, to
cancel the December 19 meeting, and reschedule ti,e Ta)uary 1
meeting to Januar.- 2, 1c)90. Motion carried 4-0. Pott abstained.
FORESTER kTD TREE NITRS CRY: The Council reviewed the lette-- from Colleen
Updahl. Mayor Armstrong sent a reply. The Council decided
no further action is necessary.
COUNCIL COPM'IITTEE POLICY: Pott suggested the Council review all data
going to various committees ther refer it to the specific committee
The Administrator will send all committee memos to the Council
for review when there is an emergency situation, the
two committee members may be contacted directly.
FIRE HALL ADDITION: Pott reviewed finishing work to be done. The kitchen
radio room and the garage door operators were not included in
the bid. The garage door operators have been taken care of.
Preliminary cost for the kitchen will be 34,3300 to 9t4, 500.
This can be handled through the bidding process or much of the
work can be done b,,r the firemen. If this amount is agreeable
Councilman Pott would like approval now; if not, he will obtain
a more specific breakdown for the next meeting.
Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to approve up to $4,400 for
oonstructim of the kitchen in the Pire Hall Addition. Motion
carried 5-0. Some of the work will be handled on a, bid basis.
Pott suggested the Building Inspector contact the contractor
on a daily basis until all work is completed. November 30 is set
as the target date for completion. The service doors, a vent
opening in the roof and the heating still needs to be completed.
The Administrator asked the Council if they wanted the south
wall of the old section of the Fire Hall painted at the same
time as the new section. The cost would be $548. No action.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Mayor Armstrong -
B. aorNhkway, Demontreville Park - Derrick is willing to /
dedicate a 8' to 10' walking path between lot 13 and 14 1�°t`
in the 4th Addition. The easement would be on lot 14, but
because a house location too close to the easement Derrick
'-as agreed to give the City 81. This will have to be
sectioned off with a split rail fence of about 400'. The
path will have to be graveled. Morgan estimated the cost
for the fence and gravel to be $800 to 1900.
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COUNCII, RKTORTSt Demontreville Walkway - Morgan moved, seconded by
Johnson, to accept t1le walkway .for Demontreville Part,
construct a split rail fence along the walkway, end gravel
the path. Motion carried 5-.0, The Administrator will draft
an agreement -between the City and Derrick Land stating the
City accepts the walkway.
b. Park Shelter - Morgan talked to the architect and he
has agreed to draw up the plans for the %park shelter and
furnish a complete set of construction drawings. The cost;
will be $200, Any addition consultation will be $1.3.50 per
hour. These should be ready about February 1,
C. Mottaz - Battle Creek Plan .
The work to be done will go down the whole waterway. Lake
L7.mo is being assessed because they will :eventually -contribute to
the volume handled by 'the creek. We are paying for our
ultimate use of that improved :Battle Creek drai.nageway.
Residents will be assessed.
D. Pott b Pott talked -with the Building Inspector about
banning cement work during sub -zero weather. This is -sug-
gested because of the problem encountered on 33rd Lane when
footings were poured in sub -zero weather and causing the
basement to be rebuilt this summer. The Administrator will
ask the Building Inspector for a recommendation on how to
control concrete work during extremely cold temperatures.
Insurance Bids - Spec will be ready for the next meeting.
The City will get a bid from the League of Municipalities this
year,
The Administrator reviewed a hospitalization plan from the
League. The City has to indicate its interest by December
1 to qualify. The package is not cheaper iri'dollars,'but the
comparison of dollars to benefit is much better. Pott said
if approved benefits can be received for the same amount of
money or less he favors the plan; but, if the City is going
to pay the same or an increased amount for increased benefits
this is not the time for:'.this'decision,:-since the benefits
were recently adjusted. The Administrator felt the Council
should consider this package since the rate is substantially
lower for the benefit received. Armstrong and Mottaz agreed
with changing the program and acceptL4tthe Loag�� packa�o.
Johnson, Pott, and Morgan agreed the program should remain
as it is. No further action will be considered until. the
hospitalization plan is due for review.
CABLE TV. Lake FAmo is between two cable TV areasq, Stillwater -•' Oak
Park Heights and Maplewood, North St. Paul, Inver Grove His.,
(first ring suburbs). The City cannot request a franchise
unless it is in a cable service territory. The question is
1, do we want to establish our own cable service territory
or 2. do we want to object to the one Capital City is
promoting (Maplewood, North St. Paul, etc.) and ask to be
included so we can negotiate with Oakdale, Mahtomedi, and
North St. Paul for future franchsis. In order to get cable
TV 'the City must grant a franchsis.
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CABLE TV: The Council authorized the Administrator to write a letter
stating -the City would like the Cable Commission to withhold
action on this territory until. the City can consider being
included in it,
INERCY AUDITS AND GRANTS: The City is required to do energy reports, This
has been done and the City has applied for the mini -audit as
required® Once the mini -audit is complete the City may be
required to .file a maxi -audit. These are energy audits for
City buildings, The City has applied for a grant to do the
mini -audit, The Administrator requested the Council appropriate
$20 for the Building Inspector to attend school to become a
certified auditor. IIe can -then conduct the mini -audit,
Pott moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve $20 for the
Building Inspectox to attend school for certification as
an energy auditor. Motion carried 5-0.
CHRIS'TMAS DECOTIA TION t The Lion's have donated the Christmas decorations
to the City with the provision the City put them up'®_
The Administrator will contact the Lion's Club and. suggest
they donate the decoration to the b)usinessmens Association,
lfe will also contact Ithe ;Businessmen Ia Association - and.; see•
if,thay:will accept the donation. Johnson recommended the City
offer to store the decorations to the now maintenance%fire
building,
LIQUOR LICENSES: Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to approve the following
liquorel;icensese Twin Point Tavern - On Sale Liquor, On Sale
Sunday Liquor and Off Sale Liquor.
Lake Elmo VFW Post 5725 - Special On Sale Liquor
Ben's Elmo Inn - On Sale Liquor, On Sale Sunday Liquor,
and Off Sale Liquor.
3M Club - Tartan Park - On Sale Liquor and On Sale Sunday Liquor.
Motion carried 5-0.
TAB COMPUTER PROPOSAL: Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to accept
the proposal from Tab Computer for the City Water Bills and
the general fund accounting. Motion carried 5-0. This
amount has been budgeted for in the Water Fund and General
Fund and will be done on a month to month basis, without a
contract.
BUS SHELTERS: The MTC requested suggestions for bus shelters. If there
is no cost, the Council recommends a shelter at Stillwater
Road (old 212) and County Road 6.
HEATING LICENSE: Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to approve the
license for Central Air Conditioning and Heating, 1971 Seneca
Road, St. Paul, Mn. Motion carried 5-0.
OTIIER1 I-91+ Challenge Committee - Woodbury would like Lake Elmo ap-
proval £or
release from the Joint Powers Agreement.
Morgan moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve the release of
Woodbury from the Joint Powers Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
Traffic Counts -- Pott requested a complete copy of the counts.
The Administrator will put the counts on a map for Council
review.
OTHER. water Tower. Paints - The Administrator asked the engineer
,how to deteimi:ne whether the paint job on the water tower
was done correctly. He.recommended contacting Twin City Testing
and have them take a sample. The cost would be 1100.
Pott moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve $100 and have
Twin City Testing and hav,q them determine if the paint
had been applied co eetly: Motion carried, 5-0'0
Architect -Maintenance Duildi - Mottaz moved, seconded by
Johnson -to approve a maximum of $500 for soil. borings for
the maintenance building. Motion carried 5-.0.
9. ewriter - The Council authorized the Administrator to get
quotes on a correcting typewriter and a window air conditioner
for the City Office.
Johnson moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve an expense
check of 06.60 for the Administrator. Motion carried 5-0.
Count List of Homes to be Des1r9Zed - The Council reviewed
tb.e list. The Administrator said,ahy`additions or objections
should be referred to him or the Building Inspector.
Olinger - No response has been. received to the Cityts inquiry
about debris, therefore, the City will file a nuisance complaint.
.Boutal Pond & .Ra le Point - The permits and applications
have been filed. The engineer has completed. his Part and
sent a. memo with: the permit copy summarizing his oalonlations.
Derrick Land Fasement The Administrator contacted the State.
They had agreed 'to purchase this land before it was platted.
They did not want to be apart of the plat and decided to
purchase it once the plat was final, They want clear title
to -the property and were aware of the drainage easement; to
the City before:. the plat was signed.
201 - 36,5OO has been budgeted from the Sewer Reserve for
the 201 Study. $17,000 is in the Reserve.
Ken Carroll - The Administrator reviewed the minutes and
they do not indicate whether the pay raise is at the end
of his probation or the first of the ,year. Momos of 9/7
and 9/19 refer to a post -probation pay. The Administrator
understood this to mean the end of Mr. Carroll.'s probation.
Ri ejg Drive.— The residents on Ridgeway Drive have until
December 1, 1979 to return the deeds and pay their share of
the vacation costs.
Em 10 ee Christmas PaxtZ - December, 211:3e30 p,,m, The Council
is invited to share wiwith'the employees t1"ie"OVi,rit of the season!
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OTHER: Si. 0 - This will
for recommendation and will
January.
be submitted to the Planning Commission
be before the Council some time in
PZC Alternate - No applications have been received.
Consexvenc 7,ane - Existing standards will be clarified for.
dopes end erosion9 wetlandsy etc. The City would require developers
through the subdivision process, -the building permit process,
end the site and, building plan process, to meet those' standards.
This is in lieu of a zoning overlay district.
`J.'he Planner will compile alist of specific regulations for
controling soil erosion, wetlants, slopesi etc. These areas
will be indicatedonthe generalized maps for recognition.
The Council agreed to review the proposal at -the next meeting;
Aix70U UQ,NTs Morgan movedt seconded by Armstrong to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
R-79- 53
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE STREET AND STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF TABLYN PARK SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the developer of Tablyn Park Second Addition
has substantially completed construction of the street and
storm sewer improvements required under the Development
Agreement between the City and said developer dated July 11,
1978; and
WHEREAS, said improvements have been inspected by the
City Engineer and said Engineer by his letter of November 20,
1979, has recommended acceptance of the same subject to certain
bank erosion corrective measures around the storm water
storage pond which are to be completed in the Spring of 1980:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Lake Elmo as follows:
1. The street and storm sewer improvements constructed
by the developer of the plat of Tablyn Park Second Addition
be, and the same hereby are, accepted by the City Council subject
to the requirement the developer complete the bank erosion
protection measures around the storm water storage pond in a
form acceptable to the City Engineer in the Spring of 1980 and
subject,also to the one year warranty provided in the Development
Agreement.
2. The developers' bond or other security deposit is hereby
ordered reduced to the sum of $1,000.00 which the City Council,
based on the recommendation of the Engineer, deemed sufficient
to ensure completion of any remaining work which may be necessary.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo this,
a0 day of 1979.
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G. Armstrong, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurence E. Whittaker
City Administrator
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R-79- 53 6
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ONLY IN THE
PLAT OF FOX FIRE ESTATES.
WHEREAS, the developers of Fox Fire Estates Addition
subdivision have substantially completed the bituminous surfacing
of the street improvements required under the Development
Agreement between the City and said developers dated
October 27, 1978; and
WHEREAS, said street improvements have been inspected
by the City Engineer and said Engineer, by his letter of
November 20, 1979, has recommended acceptance of the street
improvements only, for winter maintenance, so as to allow
the developer to complete any remaining corrective work in the
Spring of 1980:.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Lake Elmo as follows:
1. The street improvements constructed by the developer
of the plat of Fox Fire Estates Addition be, and the same
hereby are, accepted by the City Council for winter maintenance,
subject to the right of the City to require the developer to
perform any remaining corrective work which may appear to be
necessary to the City Engineer in the Spring of 1980 and subject,
also, to the one year warranty provided in the Development
Agreement.
2. The developers' bond or other security deposit is
hereby ordered reduced to the sum of $5,000.00 which the City
Council, based on the recommendation of the Engineer, deemed
sufficient to ensure completion of any remainingcorrective work
which may be necessary.
Adopted b the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo this
0(7 day of , 1979.
Thomas G. Armstrong, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Laurence E. Whittaker
City Administrator
R-79- 53 Q,
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY; MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS ONLY FOR
WINTER MAINTENANCE IN THE PLAT OF SPRINGBORNS GREEN ACRES.
WIiEREAS, the developers of Springborns Green Acres
Subdivision have substantially completed construction of the
street surfacing improvements required under the Development
Agreement entered into between the City and said developers
dated January 8, 1979; and
WHEREAS, said improvements have been inspected by the
City Engineer and said Engineer, by his letter of November 20,
1979, has recommended acceptance of the street improvements
only, for winter maintenance, subject to any necessary corrective
work which may be required in the Spring of 1980:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
( the City of Lake Elmo as follows:
1. The street surfacing improvements constructed by
the developer in the plat of Springborns Green Acres be, and
the same hereby are, accepted by the City Council for winter
maintenance subject to the right of the City to require the
developer to perform any necessary corrective work which
may appear to be necessary to the City Engineer in the Spring
of 1980 and subject, also, to the one year warranty provided in
the Development Agreement.
2. The developers' bond or other security deposit is
hereby ordered reduced to the sum of $5,000.00 which the City
Council, based on the recommendation of the Engineer, deemed
sufficient to ensure completion of any necessary corrective
work.
Adoptedb�xx the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo this
`aCi day of I�jd.UPP-,X, , 1979..
Thomas G. Armstrong, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurence E. Whittaker
City Administrator
R-79- 52
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY', MINNESOd'A
A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF A REPORT ON 1980
STATI's AID IMPROVEMENTS
WIIEREAS, it is proposed to improve the following streets
located within the City of Lake Elmo, to -wit:
1. 45th Street from Jane Road North to ;Julep Avenue;
2.. to Julep Avenue from 45th Street: to 47th Street;
.3. 47th Street from Julep Avenue to Keats Avenue; and
4. Keats Avenue :from 47th Street to Trunk Highway 36
and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of
the cost_ of the proposed improvements, pursuant. to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 429:
NOW, TI3EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota as follows:
1. The proposed improvements be referred to the City
Engineer for study 'and the City Engineer is instructed to report
to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council
in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are
feasible and as to whether they should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated
costs of the improvements as recommended.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
this 20th day of November, 1979.
TFiomas G. Armstrong; Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurence E. Whittaker
City Administrator
TRU of `goke '�fxta
PA. Box J
Thirty-third and Laverne Avenue
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
777.5610
November 23, 1979
Gazette
102 So. 2nd. St.
Stillwater, Minn. 55082
Gentlemen:
We would appreciate the following being noted under
"Town Topics" if possible in the Daily Gazette.
The regular City Council meeting of Tuesday,
December 4th, 3.979, has been changed and will
be held on Tuesday, December llth., 1979,.at 7:30 P.M.
Tha do you.
Sincernly,
Larry Whittaker
City Administrator