HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-81 CCMLAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1981'
1. Mayor Eder convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Present: Novak, Morgan,
Mottaz, and Fraser. Also Administrator Whittaker.
2. AGENDA: M/S/P Fraser/Morgan to adopt the Agenda as amended, Additions:
( Clarify Bond Policy Resolution; Administrator's Report - report
on Metropolitan Council Comp Plan; Seminar for Rolle Maxey; and
questions on Clean Up Days - Council Reports - Morgan - Change in
Park Commission meeting days ; Mottaz - Code amendment on calling
special meetings; Novak - City Forester,
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to amend the Agenda to table discussion on
the office options.
Motion carried to adopt the Agenda as amended. 5-0.
3. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 16, 1980:
M/S/P Morgan/Fraser to accept the Minutes of September 16, 1981,
as amended:
Paged , Park Commission - to which everyone lg-ong-near interested
in the park,,,
° Page 4, MSA Project, Para, 2 - Compensation .for special features,.
° Whittaker clarified the M/S/P proc—edure where the motion is
clarified by the discussion - changes on page 5 and 7.
4. CLAIMS:
M/S/P Morgan/Nova], to approve claims 81769 thru 81021, as amended.
Addition - $39�80 - Reiriu;ursement to Laurence E. Whittaker
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION - 1 MILL LEVY REQUEST, 1982:
Fran Pott, Association representative, gave the history of the
Relief Association and explained the present and proposed retirement
plan. They are requesting a 1 mill increase to be levied yearly,
in order to keep the Relief Fund solvent. The reasons for the
request is that, the=Association is looking -into amending.the
provisions of the retirement-plan,to provide for a lump sum
paymenti.vs the present annuity plan, The Fund is presently
actuarially sound by $5,000 to $10,000, as of 1979 report.
--Morgan - noted that a 1 mill levy is $25,000. Is interested in
seeing the Fund remain solvent, but does not favor the 1 mill
increase. Would rather calculate the necessary funds at budget
time and make it a part of the General Budget.
--Pott - noted the State Statute states the City shall levy 1 mill.
--Fraser - given the City's past performance and intent to keep the
Fund solvent to push the statute requirement would force the City
into taking other action - extreme to have to make,that levy.
May not be the most desirable thing for the City or Fire Department
--Eder - get the proposal as to the change - determine the need
there is a commitment to fund,
--Mottaz - agrees with Dave - as long as City meets its obligation
to make the fund sound - hesitates to levy another mill.
--Eder - sees no desire to implement 1 mill - revise the plan
and go into a regular program, The Council is aware of the Fire
Department's concern to revise the retirement plan and to keep it
adequately funded and acknowledges the City's responsibility to do so.
--Pott - Department not aware of the value of a 1 mill levy -
thinking more in terms of $12,000 to $15,000.
i --Eder - revise the plan and bring back to the Council.
6. PROJECT 1006 - PETITION:
Tom Armstrong requestedlthe City to withdraw its petition for
Project 1006 and suggested a joint meeting with the County and
the other eities and townships in the Watershed Distrit to condider
a project that will meet the needs physically and economically of these
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO, CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
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6. PROJECT 1006 -
--Morgan - paralled this project with project,".1004 and 1005 -
from a financial point of view the project got out of hand.
M/S/ Morgan/.Mottaz tO+adopt Resolut on,81-64, A Resolution
withdrawing and dismissing the City of Lake Elmo from its
petition to the Valley Branch Watershed District for Project 1006.
Discussion -
--Eder - hoped to work through a negotiation process, then, if
it could not be resolved we would pull out of the petition. There
are some expenses that will not be recaptured. Critical to tie
whatever new project there is into some decisions about the storage
site and the I-94 Project.
--Mottaz � Concerned with the assessment process, Alarmed with what
this might do to ag land,
—Fraser - not pleased with the 1006 material that came out -
the possible assessment process left much to be desired - disappointed
that it did not contain material that spelled out what would
happen if action was not taken. Feels the action taken by the
Council at the last meeting (withdrawing support) is adequately
strong action, Not desirable to go another step and have a
resolution withdrawing the petition, - Excessive action -
Confident that the Cities,'. County and the Watershed can work
this out. Concern about the money already put in being unnecessarily
lost with withdrawl.
--Al Dornfeldk.disappointed to see this motion. Report covers
wide range of projects - Manager's did not endorse any of them -
put them out in answer to a petition - Urge the Council to reconsider
their action - At no time have the Managers operated in bad faith, -
have shown in the past that they are willing to work and negotiate
on these matters, Agrees -;need help with the assessment policy -
no matter what project is done - no automatic answers;- need to
work together.
--Morgan - never agreed with the Main Stem approach - Present and
potential storage,-).pdnding and run-off sites have not been considered.
Build something that is going to be used every year - not every
100 years. Need to control your engineer.
--Fraser - thinks this motion is an excessive reaction. Believes
the cities and counties can work with the Watershed at resolving
what needs to be resolved,
--Morgan Watershed law should be changed - somehow have to get
the engineers out of running the project and have the managers run
it,
--Mottaz disagrees the motion is excessive. Feels watershed action
is excessive. Shoot more for the minimum, rather than the maximum.
Stop whole thing now, get together with everyone involved and
discuss a new philosophy and new approach.
--Novak - Favors withdrawing with the intent of resubmitting
another petition. This would not be necessary if we were honestly
listened to all this time. Expressed to the managers, several
times, that the route this was going.was not acceptable as to what
was petitioned for. No assurance given that the additional areas,
not petitioned for, will not be a part of the project. Cost and
extreme hardship to '.farm land a major factor. Does not feel
the City has been listened to,thereby, necessitating this extreme
measure. Does not feel the Watershed has been responsive to Lake
Elmo.
--Dick Murray - Would not like to see the Council take this action,
Suggested deferring for a time period and;, -sit down with the Managers
and talk about the Proiect and cost and try to npani-;a+P_
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PROJECT 1006: Motion carried 3-2. Eder and Fraser opposed.
--Al Dornfeld - before submitting another petition, ideas will have to be
presented to the Board on an alternate approach and an assessment policy.
DINNER BREAK- 6:30 - WHITE FIAT RESTAURANT
RECONVENE: Mayor Eder reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
PROJECT 1006:
M/S/P Mottaz/Novak instructing the City Administrator to send
a letter to all municipalitie4 involved or affected by the ,now n
defunct Project 1006, Washington County and the Watershed District
requesting a joint meeting to discuss a possible petition for
Project 1007.
October 27, 1981 was set as the tentative meeting date.
7. PUBLIC INQUIRY: None
8. STREET LIGHT PETITION - HIGHLANDS TRAIL AND HILLTOP
Whittaker reconmened that the Council act on this request. There
were no objections from any of the other neighbors.
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to authorize the installation of a street light
at Highlands Trail N. and Hilltop, per the Administrator's recom-
mendation.
The Council will consider the Street Light Policy at a future meeting.
9. PETITION TO OPEN JAMACA AVENUE TO JANE ROAD N. (JAMACA GATE):
The Council reviewed the petition to open Jamaca Avenue, an
area map indicating the petitioners and the original 'resolution
setting the conditions for the gate.
The Council discussed the purpose of the gate, emergency access,
school bus access, increased traffic, vandalism, etc.
--Fraser - does not believe it is possible to have a road in
existence and effectively cut it off with a gate. Does not
favor spending the money to install another gate.
--Morgan - questioned the pros and cons of the residents who
live on Jane Road T the ones directly affected, If the ma)oritp
of these residents want the gate open then he would reconsider it.
--Eder - suggested calling.a public hearing; Novak agreed,
--Mottaz -doesn't favor a hearing - would like a better survey -
if majority favors opening Jamaca the City should consider it.
MIS/ Mottaz/Morgan to instruct the Administrator to draft a
survey,to be sent to residents along Jane Road N. and Jamaca asking
their position on opening-Jamaca Avenue.
Discussion:
--Richard McGovern - 5080 Jamaca Avenue N. -
property owner, lives on Jamaca just north of the gate, Noted there
are three property owners, rho have not built yet, that favor
not putting the gate back up. Everyone benefits by having access
for emergency vehicles,- cited instance where sheriff could not
get through because lock was jammed. Favors leaving road open.
Speed is a big concern - bump strip and/or stop signs through
the area to slow traffic down.
--Loren Barber - 4995 Jamaca Avenue N -
Bought and built his house on the premise that the gate would be
closed - Confirmed this with the City before purchasing the lot.
Feels Jamaca, will be used as a thorofare street - Much traffic going
through to the public access. Feels emergency vehicles should have
access, but gate should be put up,
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JAMACA GATE:
--Elaine Barber - 4995 Jamaca Avenue N. -
Major concern is what the City plan is in the future for this road.
Feels it would be a major misrepresentation to the residents who
purchased property on Jamaca is the road is planned for a thorofare.
Presently is noisy, dirty and unsafe. Used as a truck route,
--Whittaker suggested posting the road "No Thru Traffic","No Truck
Traffic"'.. The Council agreed,"
Motion carried 5-0,
The gate will not be put up during the interim period of the survey,
The survey will include those residences along Jane Road N to
Lake Jane Trail/45th Street and.Jamaca Avenue N. to 53rd Street.
The Administrator will discuss signing the area with the Maintenance
Superintendent,
10, RICHARD KRAFT - CONVENIENCE GROCERY IN HB ,ZONING DISTRICT - KUNZ OIL:
The Administrator explained that'_Kunz Oil -would like to put'in a
convenience grocery section; knit the Zoning Ordinance does -not
permit this use under HB' .The Planning Commission indicated they
would be -willing to consider an amendment that would link convenience
with other services that are highway related',,"
Mr. Kraft is currently appealing the Zoning Administrator's decision
that convenience groceries are not permitted in the HB zone.
The Council discussed the trend for service stations providing
convenience items:(Ehh,t:are not auto related; and agreed such
uses need to be redefined,
Mr. Kraft submitted a petition of what their customers would like
to have available; hut they do not .intend to carry a full line of
groceries:
M/S/P Morgan/Mottaz to deny the appeal of Richard Kraft, for Kunz
Oil, and instruct blia-Planning. Commission to -set--a public rearing
October 12, 1981, to consider amending the Zoning
Ordinance to provide for convenience grocery in the HB area,
11, MARK PETERSON - SHORELAND PERMIT;
Mr, Peterson is requesting a Shoreland Permit to construct an
addition to an existing home at 9530 10th St. Lane, within 1,000
feet of Goose Lake.
The Council reviewed the application. and the Engineer's and
Building Inspector's recommendation to approve the permit. A variance
is not needed.
M/S/P Morgan/Mottaz to approve the Shoreland Permit for Mark
Paterson, 9530 10th Street Lane, per the Building Inspector and
Engineer's recommendation,
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12. AUGUST CONSTRUCTION ^ SHORELAND PERMIT:
August Construction is requesting a Shoreland Permit to construct
a new home at 1.1890 21st St, N,(Lot 3, B1k 1, Eden Park 2nd)
within 1,000 ft. of Downs Lake,
The Building Inspector.and Engineer have check the parcel and
determined the property and building are well above the high
flood mark,
M/S/P Morgan/Eder to approve a Shoreland Permit for August Construction
to construct a new home at 11890 21st St, N „ per the Building
Inspector and Engineers recommendations,
IRB POLICY:
The Council reviewed the Administrator's recommendation to clarify
the wording in R-78-34 T A Resolution Establishing the Policy
With Respect to Consideration of Projects Financed Under the
Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act (Industrial
Revenue Bonds).
M/S/P Mottaz/Fraser to adopt Resolution 81-65, A Resolution
Amending the Policy With Respect to Consideration of Projects
Financed under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development_
Act (Industrial Revenue Bonds),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Item A, The Applicant should be''compatible,,with established
business within the City'"Ti-aTET'a proven record of
success and independent financing to assure marketing
any bonds or notes issued and, pass the scrutiny of the
City's financial consultants; and,,,,,,.
13. IRB - CONN CO., INC. ^ FINANCING FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
CROSSROADS FORD:
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to schedule a public hearing on the application
of Conn Co „ Inc, for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing,for
acquisition and improvement of Crossroads Ford property for Conn Co.
offices, warehouse, and retail store, for November 3, 1981, at
8 p.m.
Richard Palmiter, Rothschild Financial Corporation and David
Johnson, President, Conn Co, asked. the Council's attitude on
their project, The Council was generally receptive to the proposal,
Mr. Johnson briefly explained their proposal and their present
status of purchasing property on Highway 36 in Grant Township,
Whittaker noted that Conn Co will need to apply for a rezoning.
because their combined uses fit into the General Business catagory.
Crossroads Ford was zoned Highway Business, He has apprised Conn Co,
of this so they can make application and a�hearing .can.be scheduled
with the processing of the IRB application,
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14. CABLE COMMISSION REPORT - DAVE GARLOFF
Mr, Garloff reported on the Needs Assessment, Community Leaders
Survey, Joint Powers Agreement Amendments, and By�Laws, lie
urged the Council to read the old and new Joint Powers Agreement.
Mayor Eder gave a status report of Items C & D of the By -Laws and
noted.that once the Ordinance is drafted the City cannot back out,
Any suggestions or comments should be forwarded to Mr. Garloff
or Mavor Eder,
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Garloff_ for taking
on the Cable task,
15. ATTORNEYS REPORT:
A. Landfill in Regional Park Reserve A working on lining up a
student,
B. Dram Shop Liability - The attorney is preparing a letter on this.
C. Administrator's Contract - working on the redraft. This will
be ready for the next meeting,
16, ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. '�B`rockf e'1d Dra1n',ege - No report, The Engineer had just
c�f$i rece1Vee— pp�n awn `�i'ad not reviewed it, In order to expedite
the improvement the Cbuncil agreed to construction based on the
the,Engineers approval,`
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to approve the plans and specs of the
Brookfield, Inc, drainage plan provided it meets the approval
of the City Engineer,
B. 201 The Engineer reported that because of Federal cut backs
the s£`atus of a grant application for steps 2 and/or 3 is uncertain.
Step l is completely funded and secure. Bohrer clarifed the
Newsletter item that implied other governmental agencies could
use data compiled for the 201 to impose corrective measures.
Construction funding, presently is the basis for requiring
corrective measures, A notice to this effect will be put in
the next Newsletter. The survey is nearly complete - after the
field work is -complete this will be available to the Council and
the public hearing process begun.
C. Status Re op rt - Tablyn Park - Two other bids were solicited to do the
landscape work around the tennis courts. Buberl Landscaping was awarded
the bid for $2850. The work has been completed,
One bid was received from six requests to pave the parking lot and driveway
in Tablyn Park. T. A, Schifsky bid $139000. The estimate was for between
$6,00o and $79000. The Engineer recommended rejecting the Sehifsky bid and
rebidding the work in early sprin .
M/S/P Morgan/Novak to reject the paving bid from T. A, Schifeky.
The Engineer will prepare the specs for bidding in January; and notify the
other five bidders of the Council's action.
arena D. Pebble Park Ice Rink - The Endneer reported that the area, needs to
un -+ded to be graded level before it can be flooded. The Maintenance Superintendent
Rink indicated he does not have the -right equipment to grade tf1A area.
10 /2 0/ 81
M/S/P Morgan/Mottaz to authorize up to $200 to hire out the grading work
for the Pebble Park ice rink.
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17. ARCHITECT - OFFICE OPTIONS:
Tabled until October 20, 1981.
18. COUNCIL REPORTS:
A(d. Eder Reported that the hearing was postponed.
No arternat-e— ate was.set,.
50th Street - Will copy his notes of the meeting to the Council,
Briefly reviewed Oakdale's position on the route,and the alternatives
for assessing. Oakdale would like to meet with the Council to
discuss the financing. This will be on the next agenda for discussion.
BMorgan —Park CommissionRecommendations-
1,, Reid-PMasark'er Plan _ - No�ner as been selected. This will
be carried over until next spring,
2. Players Benches - Will wait until spring.
3. .Ttail,Groominq - Too difficult to widen the trails. Not
interested in Furchasing a single track groomer. Desire the County
to groom the open area trails this winter, The Administrator will
notify the Maintenance Superintendent to mow the trails. Morgan
will meet with him and go over the area to be mowed.
C. Mottaz -
1. Housing Conference - No new ideas were generated that would
apply to Lake Elmo.
2, Special Meeting_-,Misun exs`tanding - Noted that the City's
Ordinance does not agreee wi_t e State Statute on calling special
Council meetings, Recommended that the Council discuss amending
or correcting the Ordinance to correspond with the State Statute.
This will be discussed on a future agenda.
D. Novak
1. F`oregter - Questioned the duties of the Forester, Whittaker
said the Forester only responds to complaints, per 'the Council's
instruction, No additional funds were appropriated in the 1982
Budget for more extensive work by the Forester.
--Fraser - does not like this approach. Should be done properly.
If it cannot be done right - should we do it at all?
--Novak,agreed.
--Fraser - recommended preparing for next spring and lookfor an
individual willing to work for a lesser wage (.less than $10/hr.)
provide him/her with the necessary training and mark the trees
in major portions of the City,
--Whittaker - will check on when the certification sessions are
held. The intent of the present approach was to have someone
available to respond to inquiries about trees that may be infected
with Dutch Elmo or Oak Wilt; not that residents would report their
neighbors.
The Council authorized the Administrator to instruct the Forester
to mark as many trees as possible, using the remaining funds.
19. .ADMINISTRATOR' REPORT:
1. Resignation of Bruce Rosenau,- Building Inspector -
Reported it may take a minimum of 60 days to hire a Building
Inspector; and recommended using an intern inspector during this
period.
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PAGE 8
ADMINISTRACTa'OR'S REPORT:
Building Inspector Continued Duane Grace is available and
wiling to serve as an interm inspector.
M/S/P Morgan/Mottaz to accept Duane Grace as an interm Building
Inspector and release Bruce Rosenau, as of -October 23, 1981, as
requested.
Mahtomedi has agreed to this set-up and requested they be
notified of any changes in the job description.
The Council authorized the Administrator to advertise for a new
Building Inspector.
2, Joint Planning Commission/Council Meeting -,
The meet niet g has been scheduled for October 12, at 7.30 p.m. A
Preliminary Agenda has been sent out.
3. Comp Plan - The staff person from the Met Council informed
the A ministrator that Lake Elmo can submit a plan indicating
that all the sewer units will be used in Section 32, but none
will be built before 1986.
The Council authorized the Administrator to proceed with this
action and notify the Met Council.
4. Washington County Comp Plan - Airports -
Whittakei recommended writing a letter to Washington County and
the Met Council saying Lake Elmo approves the plan with the
exception of the section on Airports, because Lake Elmo was
suppose to be included in the development of those standards.
The Council agreed.
5. 15th Street Vacation - Hearing -
M/S/P —Morgan/Novak to call a hearing for the vacation of--15th Street
on November 3, 1981, at''8:15 p.m.
6. Annual Dinner - Christ Lutheran Church -
The Administrator will make dinner reservations for October 20.
7. Questions -
aa. MSA Variance - Whittaker will write a letter of response.
b. Lake Access - Lake Demontreville - Talked to the legislative
committee handling the funding for lake accesses for the DNR,
and suggested changing the law to provide for condemnation in
the Metropolitan area. He will send the committee members
the background on the Demontreville access.
C. ICMA Conference - No questions from the Council
8. Licenses -
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to approve the following licenses:
Heating and Air Conditioning Installert
Joorge Kennetz
Hoffman Refrigeration & Heating Service
1940 S. Greely St.
Stillwater, Mn. 55082
Complete Heating & Cooling, Inc.
5611 152nd Street
Hugo, Mn.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL, 10/6/81
9. Seminar for Rolle Maxim
M/S/P —Mt,ttaz%Morgan to aut7loxi.ze $50 to send Rolle Maxey to
the Equipment Maintenance Seminar.
10. Clean -Up Days - Whittaker reported on the meeting with local
organizations who will participate in Clean -Up Days.
M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to authorize employing a County Deputy to
check ID's, during Clean -Up Days, @ $12/hr.
ADJOURNMENT: M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS: 81-64 Project 1006 Withdraw and Dismiss
81-65 IRB Policy Amendment
R-81-64
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING AND DISMISSING
THE PETITION FOR VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED
DISTRICT PROJECT 1006.
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the
Town of West Lakeland, Minnesota and the County of Washington,
Minnesota, petitioned the Valley Branch Watershed District
in June, 1980, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 112..48 for an
improvement project, and,
WHEREAS, the Valley Branch Watershed District has
completed the studies on the proposed Project 1006 and a
public hearing has been held, and,
WHEREAS, the, City of Lake Elmo, the Township of
West Lakeland, and the County of Washington have determined
that the project in its present form is not proper for the
following reasons:
The project is of an oversized design beyond
the need for handling present problems.
The project is designed to handle water problems
in areas that may never be tributary to the
main stem.
3. The project provides outlets for areas where
there is no problem, where there is adequate
storage or where cheaper alternatives for out -
letting are available.
4. The original petition dial not include outlets
for Downs Lake and Sunfish Lake and proposed
outlets for both of those two lakes are in-
cluded in this project.
The project proposes improvements to Tartan
Park when representatives from 3M, Tartan
Park and the 3M Club have indicated throughout
the process that they would make these improve-
ments once an outlet for Horseshoe Lake was
developed.
The proposed project distorts the intent of the
petitioners and the committee that helped develop
the parameters of the engineer's report by en-
larging and expanding the project far beyond the
need and ability of the communities to finance
the project, and
R-81-64
I
WHEREAS, petitioners find that the assessment
9oxmul.a does not acknowledge the permanent status of
agricultural. land in the district and the assessments and
.formula make it impossible to` preserve and protect agri-
cultural lands, and,
WHEREAS the proposed
due and extreme hardship upon
the district.
assessments will cause an un-
.landowners and homeowner in
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota,
the Town of West Lakeland, Minnesota, and Washington County,
Minnesota, hereby withdraw and dismiss their petition pur-
suant to Minnesota Statute 112.48.
Adopted this 6th day of October, 1981, by the City
Council, City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
M 3ina L. ie Mayor ~�
ATTEST:
aurence Gt itttT ' aker
City Administrator
R-81-64
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING AND DISMISSING
THE PETITION FOR VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED
DISTRICT PROJECT 1006.
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the
Town of West Lakeland, Minnesota and the County of Washington,
Minnesota, petitioned the Valley Branch Watershed District
in June, 1980, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 112.48 for an
improvement project, and,
WHEREAS, the Valley Branch Watershed District has
completed the studies on the proposed Project 1006 and a
public hearing has been held, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo, the Township of
West Lakeland, and the County of Washington have determined
that the project in its present form is not proper for the
following .reasons:
1. The project is of an oversized design beyond
the need for handling present problems.
2. The project is designed to handle water problems
in areas that may never be tributary to the
main stem.
3. The project provides outlets for areas where
there is no problem, where there is adequate
storage or where cheaper alternatives for out -
letting are available. .
4. The original petition did riot include outlets
for Downs Lake and Sunfish Lake and proposed
outlets for both of those two lakes are in-
cluded in this project.
5. The project proposes improvements to Tartan
Park when representatives from 3M, Tartan
Park and the 3M Club have indicated throughout
the process that they would make these improve -
merits once an outlet for Horseshoe Lake was
developed.
6,. The proposed project- distorts the intent of the
petitioners and the committee that helped develop
the parameters of the engineer's report by en-
larging and expanding the project far beyond the
need and ability of the communities to finance
the project, and
R-81-64
WHEREAS, petitioners find that the assessment
formula does not acknowledge the permanent status of
agricultural land in the district and the assessments and
formula make it impossible to preserve and protect agri-
cultural lands, and,
WHEREAS the proposed assessments will cause an un-
due and extreme hardship upon landowners and homeowner in
the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota,
the Town of West Lakeland, Minnesota, and Washington County,
Minnesota, hereby withdraw and dismiss their petition pur-
suant to Minnesota Statute 112.48.
Adopted this 6th day of October, 1981, by the City
Council, City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Maynar E er., Mayor
ATTEST:
,.i Laurence E. i�Wli'tta�r
City Administrator
R-81-65
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY WITH RESPECT TO
CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS FINANCED UNDER THE MINNESOTA
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT. (INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS).
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmc may be asked to consider
projects to be financed under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial
Development Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has applied policy standards
to applications; and desires to apply these same standards to all
future applications for such projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of
the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, THAT, the policy for considering
applications for projects under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial
Development Act shall. be as follows:
A, The Applicant should be compatible with established
business within the City having a proven record
of success and independent financing to assure
marketing any bonds or notes issued and, pass the
scrutiny of the Ci.ty's financial consultants; and
B. The concept plan must be approved by the City Council,
r and such planned use must
1. Conform to the City's comprehensive plan
zoning limitations, and be a permitted
expansion under the present City Zoning
laws in the planned location; and
2. Meet all State and City eodes;_and
C. The project should not create demands for premature
or unreasonable public services; and
D. The project should provide increased employment
opportunities within the City; and
E. The project should increase the assessed valuation
of property within the City; and
F. The business should be of the type to be encouraged
in the proposed location at the time of the application.
G. The applicant must satisfactorily address these and
other concerns of the City Council serving at the
time of application; and
THAT Resolution 78-34 is hereby repealed.
R-•81-65 f
Adopted this 6th day of: October 1981, by the City
Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Niayna f. Eder, Mayor
ATTEST;
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CLAIMS
IMS TO BE APPROVED AT OCTOBER 6, 1981 COUNCIL MEETING
81769
81770
Wm. Brass - Building Permit Overpayment $
First Nat'l Bk.
20.00
81771
of. St. Paul - Fire Equip,Cert.Int.
Red Wing Shoe Store - Rolle
5,606.25
81772
Maxey Clothing Allowance
Holiday Inn. - Firemen - State Conference
71.95
81773
State Bank of Lake Elmo .. Sept.Fed,Wh.
220
81774
81775
State Treasurer - Soc. Sec. withheld for Sept.
Commissioner P7
1, 513.50
282.0
1,469..40
81776
of Revenue - Sept. State wh.
Laurence Whittaker - October Expense
4 0
81777
Washington Nat'l Ins. Co,
0 00
81778
Allied Group Ins. Co.
19.22
479.59
.59
81779
Minn. Benefit Ass'n
9,
81780
George Ringwelski - Park Gate - Sept.
26.40
81781
Motorola, Inc. - Mitrex Timer - fire dep't
60.00
81782
81783
Kathleen Crombie - 9/14/81 PZC minutes
1,214.00
Bruce Rosenau - September Mileage
25.00
81784
81785
Gerald Dahlberg - September animal control
Mary Meyer
186
262.00.00
81786
- 9/8 and 9/22 newsletter
Mary Meyer - file cabinet
350 00
81787
Personnel World - 3 men to brush Demontreville trail
10.0.16
4778.50
81788
81789
(4 days)
Washington County Treasurer - Watershed Assess.
G. A.
75.30
81790
Meyer Mercantile - Office cleaning & Maint.
U, of M. - Planning Commission
185.00
81791
Worksho
Northern States Power P (5 members)
.40
81792
Northwestern Bell23
0
620.40
81793
81794
Oswald Fire Hose - Fire Dep't nozzle repair
Gopher Sign Co.
15623.09
81795
81796
- Street Dep't sign posts
St. Croix Valley Clinic - Fire Dep't injury(Workcomp)
1 92.50
Four Seasons - Cups and coffee
35.00
81797
81798
Van Waters & Rogers - Water Dep't Tank cover & Tubing
City of White
20.60
92.02
81799
Bear Lake - Cable Consultant Services
Press Publications - Legal Publ.
81800
- Cable Service
Menards Lumber (Landscape Timbers - Park Dep't
.115.09
81801
81802
American Typewriter - Chair, File, chalk bdP-Maint.
T.K.D,A. -
8486
240.0
40.8
General $ 35,00
201 Study 2,204.22
Well # 2 358.92
81803
M.S.A. 1,776.80
Oxygen Service Co. - Fire Dept
4,374.94
81804
Patrick Singleton - Partial Refund of Bld_. Permit
52.39
81805
(Isa
buildin
Oakwood Animal Hospitaln-tSept. animaluse now)
340.50
81806
81807
Robert Wier - Hospitalization reimbursement
100.00
1.00
81808
International Harvester - Grader parts
Washington Count - 4th
220.15
81809
Y Quarter Police Contract 14,007.50
Northwestern Nat'l Bk. - Sewer Bond
Interest
81810 thru 81020 October 16th payroll
801.25
5,000.00
39,487.84
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