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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-84 CCMLAKE ELMO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COVNITTEE MINUTES APRIL 17, 1984 The Capital Improvement Committee met at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Eder, Council Members Dunn and Morgan; City Administrator Klaers and Maintenance Foreman Wisdorf: Wisdorf reviewed a memo that he had sent out to the Committee. The memo mainly dealt with other options for a used tractor since the used tractor previously endorsed by the conu&ttee, and approved for purchase by the Council, could not be obtained within the budgeted amount (approximately $2,800). After a brief discussion of the memo and options for a used tractor, the following motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved. Motion by Dave Morgan, seconded by Bruce Duren to accept the recommendation of the staff and recommend to the City Council the purchase of the 1964 T035 Massey Ferguson, from Griffith Landscape in Oakdale for approximately $2,800. The committee determined that they would continue to meet as information became available for the possible purchase of a wing attachment to the snow plow. It was noted that this wing is not in the 1984 CIP budget and may have to come from reserves. Additionally, the 1984 GIP budget did list $100,000 for a grader that will not be purchased this year. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 1984 The Capital Improvement Committee met at 7:40 in the Council Chamers to discuss the purchase of a tractor. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eder Chambers. Present: Dunn, Fraser (arrived 7: Administrator Klaers, Engineer Bohrer. 1. Agenda: at 7:05 in the Council 15), Mazzara, Morgan, M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To approve the agenda as amended. Add: 6G - Advertise for bids to resurface the tennis courts in Pebble Park; 8G - Tom Palecek regarding increased fees at Metropolitan Waste Control. (Motion carried 4-0) 2. Minutes• M/S/P Dunn/Mazzara - To approve the minutes of the April 3, 1984 City Council meeting as presented. (Motion carried 4-0) 3. Claims• M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve claims 84770 thru 84806 as presented. (Motion carried 4-0) 4. Jack Perkovich. Entrance to Regional Park: Mr. Perkovich reviewed his April 11, 1984 letter to the Mayor and City Council and in brief the County's proposal for the entrance into the Regional Park is: "The entrance road design, dated April 9, 1984, maximizes the use of Keats Avenue and minimizes the need to acquire land. As the intersection of State Highway 12 and County Road 19 represents a major intersection for cars coming from the west and south to Lake Elmo, a decision was made to construct Highway 19 north to County Road 70. Federal and State aid funding requirements lead to the existing road design of County Road 19. Whether or not Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve existed it would still be necessary to redesign Keats Avenue at the intersection of 70th. The redesign allows traffic from the south on 19th to cross 70th directly onto Keats. The realignment of Keats has nothing to do with the park unless the City were to vacate Keats and there was no further use of the road." "The proposed entrance road does not require the purchase of property from Smith and minimizes the acquisition of land from Dayton Hudson and Hammes to 1.5 acres and 1.9 acres respectively. Further, the vehicle turn arounds and contact station can be constructed on property presently within the park boundary. Also, the Lake Elmo City Council may wish to address whether or not it would be in its best interest to .request that Keats Avenue become a county road." Perkovich further added that the reason for acquiring the 100 foot strip (as shown on map) is to establish a buffer to give the privacy that is necessary to the owner of the abutting land (Dayton Hudson). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 2 M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - To endorse the Regional Park entrance proposal as outlined in the April 11, 1984 letter from Washington County Parks Director, Jack Perkovich. (Motion carried 5-0) M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - To request Washington County to establish Keats Avenue, starting at loth Street and going north to the Regional Park, as a County Road. (Motion carried 5-0) Dorothy Lyons expressed concern about the bike trail. If the the bike trail is on the east side of the road, the Hammes' will request that a fence be put up. Klaers to research our information and records on the bike trail and confer this information to Mr. Perkovich. 5. Licenses: A. VFW - One year BINGO license. Pursuant to a favorable recommendation from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and recommendation for approval by the City Staff, the following action was taken. M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To approve a one year license for the VFW to operate Bingo games on Tuesday nights. (Motion carried 5-0) B. Liquor License Transfer - From Twin Point Tavern to Dennis and Tracy LaCroix. Pursuant to a favorable recommendation for the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and recommendation for approval by the City Staff, the following action was taken. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve the liquor license transfer of Twin Point Tavern to Dennis and Tracy LaCroix. (Motion carried 5-0) 6. Engineer's Report: A. Large Lot Subdivision for Doug DeCoster at the western edge of the City, south of 15th Street. The Planning Commission, per City Code requriement, held a Public Hearing on this application at its 4-9-84 meeting at 7:45 p.m. The only citizen attending this Public Hearing was the individual who received the large lot subdivision last year, and is living on Parcel #1. His concern was proper drainage which Larry Bohrer's report addresses. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the large lot subdivision contingent upon receiving $175 park donation, a permanent road easement for 15th Street, and insuring proper drainage of storm water before, during, and after construction (per recommendation by the City Engineer). The Engineer reported that since he wrote his review letter of April 4, soils information has been submitted which shows the area is suitable for septic system purposes. l M/S/P/ Morgan/Dunn - To adopt Resolution 84-30, a resolution approving the large lot subdivision of parcel 2 on the western edge of the City, immediately south of 15th Street contingent upon complying LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 3 with the right-of-way, park donation, and drainage recommendations of the City Engineer as outlined in his 4-4-84 report. (Motion carried 5-0) ( B. Shoreland Permit for recently approved Crombie lot split at 8120 DeMontreville Trail. Since no variances are required, and the DNR had no problems with the application; the City Staff recommended approval of this application. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve the Shoreland Permit for Brian Crombie on the newly created lot at 8120 DeMontreville Trail North. (Motion carried 5-0) C. Shoreland Permit and structure and drainfield setback variances for Hammon T. Becken at Lots 3 & 4, Eden Park 2nd Addition. Mr. Becken is proposing to construct a single family home on lots 3 and 4, Eden Park 2nd Addition. This property is located along the south shore of Downs Lake. Bruce Folz appeared on behalf of the Beckens. He reviewed the past history of Eden Park 2nd Addition and the varying water and setback levels. The variances that the Beckens are requesting are: (a) a structure setback of 92 feet from the OHW where 200 feet is required; (b) the drainfield elevation of 895 where 897 is required; (c) a drainfield setback of 50 feet from the OHW where 75 feet from the high flood is required. The Engineer commented that he did not have any problem with varying the setback for the structure or the drainfield since there was no land on the property which could meet these requirements. Regarding lowering the drainfield elevation from 897 to 895, the Engineer said that although he cannot see any adverse environmental impacts from this elevation he felt that since higher land existed, the drainfield should be placed on the highest possible piece of property which could meet the 897 elevation. This would require the use of an effluent pump which is more expensive to install and maintain, however, it is a standard practice used throughout many areas of Lake Elmo. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve the Shoreland Permit and structure setback variances for Mr. Becken on lots 3 and 4 of Eden Park 2nd Addition, contingent upon the applicant meeting the conditions setforth in the City Engineer's report dated April 11, 1984 excluding the drainfield elevation comment and contingent upon the house elevation and minimum drainfield elevation be staked by an engineer or surveyor in the field. (Motion carried 5-0) If the Beckens proceed with their plans for a tennis court, they would be required to apply for a Shoreland Permit. D. Jane Road North: Presentation of plans and specifications; plus request to order advertisement for bids. City Engineer Bohrer presented the plans and specifications to the City Council. After a brief discussion, and contingent upon modifying the plans to eliminate one turn -around at the mailboxes, the following action was taken. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 4 M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To adopt Resolution 84-31, a resolution accepting the plans and specifications for the Jane Road North Improvement Project as prepared and amended by the City Engineer, and requesting that this project be advertised for bids. (Motion carried 5-0) Regarding the section of Jamaca that remains unimproved (about 300 feet), Bohrer stated that no public hearing was held so if it is going to be an assessed project we could not proceed without a hearing. There is the possibility that if the bids come in favorably, that amount could be added by change -order. If the amount was to be assessed, there would have to be a public hearing. If it's going to be a City project, paid out of City funds, a hearing is not needed and all that would have to be done is a change order to the contract. The Council has not ordered the work done. E. 201 Status - Step 2 Update The Council reviewed the letter from the Engineer dated April 12, 1984, in which he provided a status report of the Step 2 design and requested an extension of time to complete the design phase, citing early fall freeze-up which prevented completion of all of the soil testing in 1983. M/S/P Eder/Morgan - To authorize the City Administrator and Mayor to sign Amendment #1 requesting an extension of time to complete Step 2 of the 201 Project until July 7, 1984. (Motion carried 5-0) F. Bids for resurfacing tennis courts in Pebble Park { The Parks Commission has $5,500 in it's budget for resurfacing the Pebble Park triple tennis courts. They had wanted a two inch bituminous overlay and color coat to put over the three courts. The $5,500 in the budget is estimated only to cover the color coat, crack filling, and some leveling. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To direct the Engineer to prepare an estimate for a two inch overlay and send that information to the Parks Commission, and to prepare plans and specifications for new color coat, crack sealing, and leveling for the tennis courts, not to exceed $5,500. (Motion carried 5-0) 7. City Council Reports: A. Flood Levels The Council reviewed the Engineer's letter of April 11, 1984, regarding the possible expansion of the original Project 1005 petition. The Council is very concerned about the high water levels on Sunfish Lake and the Council would not view favorably a request to raise the high water level on City Park Pond, and instructed the managers to look someplace else to pump the water using their own administrative funds. INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCY ON PLANNING COMMISSION: Rosemary Armstrong, Dorothy Lyons, and Lee Rossow appeared before the Council and reiterated their reasons for wanting to serve on this Commission. Klaers read a memo from Carol Kuettner (who was out of LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 5 town and unable to attend this meeting) reiterating her reasons for seeking appointment to this Commission. Fraser stated with the applications received, it is a difficult decision. However, her reasons for nominating Carol Kuettner is because of her involvement and interest in the City of Lake Elmo. Eder stated he concurred with Fraser, but was also concerned with working on getting Commissioner's from areas other than around the Tri-Lakes area. Morgan stated he would not vote for Carol Kuettner, not because she is not qualified, but because we need representation by the farming element in the City and would support Rosemary Armstrong for that reason. Dunn concurred with Morgan. The agricultural interests of the City should be represented. Eder stated we must put some statistics in order. There is only one dairy farmer and five or six farmers left in Lake Elmo, and the amount of land they control is very small. This has to be preserved, but even without representation from the agricultural element, the interest of agricultural has been foremost in the Planning Commission. Mazzara stated that if we are going to receive applications, and then deny someone a position on a Commission, we should advise the person why they are not being appointed. He further stated he did not have a problem with Carol Kuettner, if Mr. Rossow will not be considered. M/S/P Fraser/Eder - To appoint Carol Kuettner to the second alternate position on the Planning Commission. (Motion carried 3-2 <Dunn, Morgan>) The Council encouraged the applicants that were not appointed to the Planning Commission to apply for the Parks Commission. 8. Administrator's Report: A. Park Grant Resolution to DNR for winter grooming funds for the ski trails in Sunfish Park for 1984-85 season. M/S/P Eder/Morgan - To adopt Resolution 84-32, a resolution authorizing the City to submit a DNR Grant Application for winter grooming funds for the ski trails in Sunfish Park. (Motion carried 5-0) B. Parks CIP: Request to authorize purchase of used tractor Pursuant to recommendation by the Capital Improvement Committee, the following action was taken. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve the purchase of a 1964 T035 Massey Fergeson tractor from Griffith Landscape, for the amount of $2800. (Motion carried 5-0) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 6 C. 1984 Law Enforcement Services Contract with Washington County for police services in Lake Elmo. Klaers advised the Council that there is no change in the contract's language from the previous contract, but there is a modest increase in the total amount charged to Lake Elmo. The total contract is still within the budgeted amount in the City's 1984 budget, and recommended approval of this contract. M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To approve the 1984 Law Enforcement Service Contract with Washington County for police services in Lake Elmo as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) D. Speed limit resolution for Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17), south of the core village area. Larry Bousquet, Washington County Engineer, explained that all speed zoning in the state is established by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation for the State of Minnesota. In order to get a speed limit changed, Mr. Bousquet suggested the City of Lake Elmo adopt a resolution requesting the County take the necessary action to lower this speed limit. Washington County, in turn, will make a request to the Commissioner. Mn/Dot then conducts a speed survey and determines a resonable speed. So regardless of what speed limit is requested, Mn/DOT will determine the speed limit. M/S/P Dunn/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-32, a Resolution requesting Washington County to study the speed limit on CSAH 17, from 20th Street to the core village. (Motion carried 5-0) E. Personnel Policy: Minor revision relating to when employees can take vacation time. Klaers advised the Council that because of staff illness and staff turnover, one employee did not get all of the earned vacation time used within the calendar year. The personnel policy says that unless the employee receives Council approval, they must use all vacation time with one year. Because of the seasonal work and the small City Staff in Lake Elmo, this policy has not always been strictly enforced. Therefore, the staff would like to make an official change in the Policy to eliminate any future questions. After a brief discussion on the amount of time that should be allowed to be accumulated by an employee, and with the consensus of the Council being that the employees be encouraged to take their earned vacation within the calendar year when possible, the following action was taken. M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - to approve a minor revision in the personnel Policy allowing employees to accumulate up to thirty days vacation and removing the requirement for employees to take all accumulated vacation time within one year. (Motion carried 5-0) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4-17-84 PAGE 7 F. Planning Commission Report: Consensus of the Council was to review the minutes of the Planning Commission's meeting of 4-9-84 before acting on the 1-112 acre lot size requirements in business and residential zones. (This item will return to the Council table after review of the minutes). G. Tom Palecek - Septage Pumping Rates Tom Palecek, owner of Pinky's Croixland Sewer Service appeared before the City Council to inform them about new MWCC rates and regulations regarding the disposal of septage. The new MWCC rates will be based upon the strength of the septage and will require a much greater haul distance for disposal in a MWCC approved facility. Mr. Paleck is concerned that with the septage disposal rates increasing 8 to 10 fold, people will be reluctant to properly maintain their system. They will let the interval between pumping go longer or try to pump out the systems themselves. The net effect will be the increased sewage pumping charges will actually defeat the purpose of providing adequate septage treatment and prevention of pollution. The Administrator will look into these proposed rates of the MWCC. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Resolution 84-30 - DeCoster Large Lot Subdivision Resolution 84-31 - Jane Road North - Plans and Specs. and bids Resolution 84-32 - Park Grant Resolution for grooming ski trails Resolution 84-33 - Speed Limit for Lake Elmo Ave. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Meeting at 6:40 p.m. on 4-17--84 (before regular Council meeting). Members: Mayor Eder; Councillors Dunn and Morgan; Administrator Klaers; and Maintenance Forman, Wisdorf. BACKGROUND INFORMATION I would like to have a brief meeting of the Capital Improvement Program for about fifteen minutes before our regular City Council meeting on April 17th. The two items I would Like to address at this meeting are (1) review of alternatives for a tractor per report .from Dave Wisdorf, and (2) review the rest of the 1.9811 CIP needs. 1. The City Staff was previously instructed to purchase a used tractor for approximately $2700 from Mogren Brothers. Upon further examination of this tractor, it was determined that this unit could not be purchased for the estimated price that was discussed by the committee. Therefore, Dave has reviewed three other possible tractors that could be purchased .for the estimated price of $2700. Dave further explored a new tractor, but found the price to be prohibitively high. The benefits of a new tractor would not outweigh the cost efficiency of a used tractor. Attached is a report from Dave on the three tractors he examined. I would like the CIP Committee to review this item before 1.t is presented to the entire City Council Later in the evening. 2. I also would like the CIP Committee to review the remaining part of the 19811 CIP. I believe that there are no additional items that need to be purchased this year. After review of the three separate documents (Park, Fire and General Maintenance), I feel that it is appropriate to consolidate these three separate documents into one comprehensive document. I want to make the Committee aware of my intentions so that when this CIP document gets presented during the budget session, that no one is surpised. I am not planning any changes in the program - - I just want to add additional background information regarding financing and procedures for purchasing needed items. Since we do not have 'time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this information and past- experiences. In addition, some items may also have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if' you came late, raise ,your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting. AGENDA LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL APRIL, 1.7, 1984 6:40 p.m. Capital Im.ovement Committee Convenes 7:00 p.m. 7:1.0 p.m. City Council Meeting Convenes 1. Agenda 2. Minutes 3. Claims April. 3, 1984 4. Jack Perkovi.ch, Washington County Park Director: Presentation on the proposed entrance into the Regional Park 5. Licenses: A. Application by VFW for a one year BINGO license B. Liquor License transfer for the Twin Point Tavern to new owners, Dennis and Tracy LaCroix 6-. Engineer's Report A. Large Lot Subdivision for Doug DeCoster at the Western edge of the City, South of 15th Street B. Shoreland Permit for recently approved Crombie lot split at 81.20 DeMontreville Tr. Lake Elmo City Council Agenda 4-17-84 Page 2 8.00 P.M. INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCY ON PLANNING COMMISSION: Rosemary E. Armstrong Lee Rossow LouAnn Mehsikome.r - Dorothy H. Lyons - Carol Kuettner (out of town -- in Texas) 8:40 p.m. 6. Engineer's Report (continued) C. Shoreland Permit and structure and drain -- field setback variances for Hammon T. Becken at Lots 3 & 4 - Eden Park 2nd Addition D. Jane Road North: Presentation of plans and specifications; plus request to order advertisement for bids. E. 201 Status Step 2 update F. Other 9:20 p.m. 7. City Council Reports 9:30 P.m. 8. Administrator's Report A. Park Grant Resolution to DNR for winter grooming fundsfor the ski trails in Sunfish park for 1984-85 season B. Parks CIP: Request to authorize purchase of used tractor, , C. 1984 Law Enforcement Services Contract with Washington County for police services in. Lake Elmo D. Speedlimit resolution for Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17), south of the core village area E. Personnel Policy: Minor revision relating to when employees can take vacation time F. Planning Commission Report: 1. Lot size requirement in business zones 2. Lot size requirement in residential zones 3. 60% rule and "average lot size" policy 4. Assessory Apartments 5. Additional Work Plan items CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT APRIL 17, 1984 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING 84770 Petty Cash - Fire Dept. B1dg.Maint $ 15.54 Dues 20.00 Maint. Dept.-Misc.Supplies 6.73 Office Supplies _ 10-.05 - - $ 52.32 84771 David Eder - Office Cleaning 45.00 84772 Norwest'Bank of Mpls. - 72 Street & Sewer Bond Pmt. 5,538.35 84773 American Typewriter - Office Supplies 10.61 84774 Stillwater Book & Stationery = Office Supplies 20.90 84775 MN Assn of Civil Defense Directors - Dues 3.00 84776 Mary Meyer - 4/10/84 Newsletter 200.00 84777 Government Training Serv+ce-City Managers Conference 110.00 84778 City of North St. Paul - Animal Control Vehicle 125.00 84779 Wood Specialist, Inc.- wood panels for plaques 47.70 84780 League of MN Cities Insurance Trust - Workers Comp audit 353.00 84781 Planning & Development Services - planner 87.50 84782 Kaiser Mfg. Co. - Parks, repair tennis nets 70.00 84783 Paper, Calmenson & Co.-Maint.Dept, snow plow runners 274.32 84784 Communications Specialists - Maint. Dept. battery 32.00 84785 Carlson Tractor & Equipment - Maint.Dept. equip repair 81.10 84786 Hardware Hank - Maint. Dept, supplies $ 121.65 Fire Dept.Bldg.Maint. 34.36 156.01 84787 Meyer Hardware - Maint. Dept.supplies Fire Dept.Bldg.Maint. 195.62 235.88 84788 Lake Elmo Oil - Maint. Dept. $ 40.87 Fire Dept. 12.61 53.48 84789 Kunz.Oil Co. - Fire Dept. 110.79 84790 Brockman Motors - Fire Dept. truck repair 937.41 84791 Mid -Central Fire - Fire Dept. Hose & Bunker Pants 2,430.00 84792 Water Products Co. - Water Dept. Flexiflags 324.55 84793 4ake Elmo Inn - April l2th'appreciation dinners (10) 115.00 84794 thru 84806 April 27, 1984 payroll 6,000.00 Total $ 17,413.92 MEMO April 12, 1984 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM� PATRICK D. KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR APRIL 17 MEETING 1" Attached is the most recent CitY WolettI[& dated April l0, 1984" This newsletter contains an article on the punch card voting equipment authorized by the City Council and on the back contains a block of information identifying the City Staff and Council along with when Council and Commissions hold meetings" 2" Attached is the most recent WblR Ty N99111ttlE from the Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission" 3" Nish to acknowledge that City Engineer, Larry Bohrer» is mailing a letter today to all the Council members regarding amending the lOO5 gItitIgo to allow pumping toward Eagle Point Lake" This was requested by the City Council at its April 3 meeting. Any comments on this letter should be directed to Larry Bohrer and if the Council believes this letter requires additional discussion, this item can be added to the 4~17 agenda under Council Reports. 4" Attached is the MMEgh 1984, LIU Enj9E9jW90t Rlagct from the Washington County Sheriff's Department" Once again, the statistics for complaints, citations issued and the number of miles driven are typicalv with no unusual instances to report. 5" Wish to acknowledge that the St[111 g"11gi[lg PEgjjgt is planned to begin (weather permitting) on Monday, April 23" 6" I have talked to Mike Ayers from Washington County regarding the formation of the Lgadfill AdyijgCX CoMMittle" This Committee is going to explore the alternatives for safe drinking water for the affected residents near the old landfill site. Mike has informed me that Ramsey County still has not appointed anyone to this committee, but that this item is on the Ramsey County Board agenda for their April 16 meeting" We should be notified shortly of their appointment to this landfill committee and I anticipate that if everything goes smoothly with Ramsey County that this landfill committee will begin meeting in late April or early May. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR APRIL 17 MEETING PAGE TWO 7^ Attached is a letter to the Valley Branch Watershed District from the DNR responding to the recent Valley Branch proposal to alter lake llyllg with control structures" This letter offers comments on Lakes Olson, Demontrevillev Jane and Elmo in our City" S. Mike Castelluccio, from Lakeview Memorial Hospital, has notified me that there will be a public hearing by the State at the Stillwater City Hall on May 16, at 7 p.m. The topic for this public hearing will be Lakeview's application to operate an gMbglg[lqg IgEyQ1 in the Stillwater area. 9. In the past week I have had numerous discussions with Mr" Milt Klohn regarding his plan for a hcggdMgEj fecm in Lake Elmo" Through many discussions with Mr" Klohn and the City Planner we have determined that Mr" Klohn must apply for the following: l" A Large Lot Subdivision and possibly a variance for road frontage depending upon the actual application that is submitted. 2" A Code Amendment that would allow broodmare farms to operate in the RR zone with a CUP. This would include adding a definition for broodmare farms to the Code, The RR zone permits cluster residential development of seven lots at 1 1/2 acres per lot on 40 acres" Therefore, the definition for a broodmare farm should include that at least 28 acres, out of an original 40 acre parcel, must remain open for the operation of the broodmare farm. The definition will also include controls over outside activities and feeding locations for the horses" The City desires much of the operation to take place in the barn" 3" A CUP to operate a broodmare farm in the RR zone, if the Code amendment is approved" The actual time frame for these applications has not been determined" The staff hopes that each application can be processed through the Planning Commission and City Council individually. rho City Council has already endorsed this concept so I have indicated to Mr" Klohn that it is conceivable that he could apply for the code amendment and then apply for the newly created CUP at the same meeting" Obviously the code amendment would have to be considered before the CUP could be brought to the City Council table. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR APRIL 17 MEETING PAGE THREE 10" The j[lgU has finally left us and with the up coming plans for street sweeping, I sincerely hope that there is no snow in our future this month. Attached is a letter from a resident thanking us for our cooperation in responding to the snow problem she experienced. However, the City did receive a number of complaints on snow plowing, but these did not exceed the ususal number of complaints from years past" Some of the complaints were on the timeliness of the snow removal while other related to the need for sanding. I believe we should examine and review the snow plowing schedule and policy next year in order to try eliminating some of the complaints in the Tri-Lakes area. The complaints relating to sanding are more difficult to address as sanding is clearly a secondary priority and the crew gets to this activity as soon as possible after the snow is removed from the streets" This is generally true regarding the sanding operation unless unique conditions merit immediate response. I would like to indicate that in a typical winter we receive approximately 42" of snow" In each of the last three winters we have received an average of 86'/ of snow" Considering this level of snow fall the past three years, the complaints about services decreasing in quality do not apppear valid" In winters before Dave came to Lake Elmo, the conditions are not comparable to the last three years. This enormous amount of snow has provided Dave Wisdorf with a quick learning experience in snow removal. Considering the overall conditions and the relatively few complaints that we have received, I firmly believe Dave Wisdorf and his entire crew did a good job of snow removal this year. Under a "typical" year for snow fall, I'm sure that snow removal operations will be excellent"