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AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
6:30 p.m. CLOSED COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: August 15, 1989
3. CLAIMS
4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES
PROCLAMATION FOR UNITED WAY
5. REAPP REPORT
A. Containers
6, PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING:
A. Preliminary Plat, Packard Park, 3rd Addition
(Continued 8/1.5/89)
B. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance to 100' Setback from OHWM
Simpl.e Lot Subdivision and Shoreland Permit
Resolution No. 89-38
8151 Hill Trail N., John Hanner
C. Simple Lot Subdivision, 2798 Jamley Avenue N.
Jim Palecek, Resolution 89-39
D. Resolution 89-40,
Steven Dahly
Resolution 89-41,
Apostolic Church
Large Lot Subdivision:
Large Lot Subdivision:
E. Proposed Ordinance: Architectural Standards
F. Proposed Ordinance: Residential Estates
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Partial Payment to Dresel Cont. for 43rd St.
& Kimbro Avenue
B. Partial Payment to Valley Paving for 20th,
38th and 39th Street Overlay
C. Bid Award for 1989 Street Repair Program
D. Road Crossing Permit - Minnesota Pipeline Co.
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Receipt of Final Report: Public Financial Systems
B. Request: Application for Rental of Wood Chipper
C. Appointment: Washington County Ground Water
Management Committee
D. Request: Cable Conference Attendance
9. OTHER:
A. Charitable Gambling Request from Fourth
District VFW
10. BUDGET WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION
11. ADJOURN
8.
9.
10.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
October 2
7:00
3
7:00
9
7:30
12
17
7:00
19/20
23
7:30
26
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Auditing Accounting Services (1989/90)
B. Compost Site Monitor
OTHER
ADJOURN
p.m. Parks Committee
p.m. City Council
p.m. Planning Commission
VBWD
p.m. City Council
Municipal Board Hearing; Section 32
p.m. Planning Commission
VBWD
PPR V ' t
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
Mayor Dunn called the City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the
City Council chambers. Present: Dunn, Hunt, Williams, Graves, Moe, City
Engineer Bohrer, City Attorney Knaak and City Administrator Morrison.
MAYOR DUNN PROCLAIMED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10 THRU SEPTEMBER 16, 1989 AS
ST. CROIX AREA UNITED WAY WEEK AND URGED ALL CITIZENS, BUSINESSESS, AND
ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY AREA TO PLEDGE SUPPORT OF
THIS WORTHWHILE CAUSE --THE UNITED WAY TO HELP PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY IN
THEIR TIME OF NEED.
1. AGENDA
Add on: 6G. Shoreland Permit:Gerald Gorachi, BE. Cozy Cove Motel Update
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the September 5, 1989 City Council agenda as
amended. (Motion carried 5-0).
2. MINUTES: AUGUST 15, 1989
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to approve the August 15, 1989 City Council minutes
as amended. (Motion carried 4-1: Abstain: Graves).
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P Moe/Graves - to approve the September 5, 1989 Claims #92212 thru
#92281 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0).
4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
David Bucheck, spokesman for the citizens who live adjacent to the Third
Addition of Packard Park, stated they have reviewed the information and
report that have been received regarding the proposed Addition and have a
number of concerns and questions regarding this continued development.
(See Appendix A)
Councilman Hunt suggested directing the city staff to go back to the
report to identify what things we, as a city need to do, and to review the
recommendations that they put together in order to get something positive
accomplished. When this comes back, then the determination for the second
step, if things are moving to the satisfaction of everyone, a'public
hearing will be held.
Councilman Hunt volunteered to go to the next VBWD meeting to contact Al
Dornfeld to begin the discussion process and report back by the first
Council meeting in October.
5. REAPP REPORT
Todd Williams requested Council approval for authorization of $600 per
month for payment to Attorney Ellen Sampson to keep in contact with the
Washington County Health Dept.
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M/S/P Hunt/Williams - until further notice, the Council author.izesA$600
(should cover 5 hours of work) per month for payment Attorney Ellen
Sampson so she can have a freer hand in contacting Zack Hansen and other
people of Washington County Health Dept. on a continuing basis in order to
keep her's and the City's visability upA (Motion carried 5-0).
during the EIS for the landfill in the Regional Park.
A. Containers
Teddie Carlson, Solid Waste Advisory Committee member, requested Council
approval to proceed with applying for a Matching -Fund Grant from the
Metropolitan Council for the purchase of 4,250 recycling containers, which
are made of 100 percent recycled material, to be provided to every
household in the City. (The Met Council will match, dollar for dollar,
funds spent for the purchase of recycling containers). The Committee
indicated it was their goal to provide every household of the City with two
recycling containers, free of charge and would also like to be able to
"stockpile" containers to cover new homes within the City for at least the
next three years.
Met Council's estimated households in Lake Elmo is 2,037. At two
containers each, that totals 4,074 containers, with an additional 176 on
hand (an average of 58 containers per year for a "guesstimated" 29 new
households per year). The cost for these containers would be $5.51 each
if we purchase 4250 containers.
The following was the breakdown of the costs for this program, and the
Commission's recommendation to the Council.
COST:
4250 containers @$5.18 each: $22,015.00
Lake Elmo's portion: 11,007.50
Met Council's matching funds: 11,007.50
PAYMENT:
Grant from Washington County: $ 5,000.00
*Bonus Fund from Wash. Cty. 4,000.00
Proceeds from Garage Sale 500.00
Total $ 9,500.00
Amount needed from Lake Elmo 1,507.50
TOTAL $11,007.50
*Bonus Fund referred to is money from Washington County to be distributed
to all cities that have a recycling program in effect by September 1,
1989. This is over and above the $3 per household we received from the
County.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - to authorize proceeding with applying for a
Matching Fund Grant from the Metropolitan Council for the purchase of 4250
recycling containers to be provided to every household in the City of Lake
Elmo. (Motion carried 5-0).
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6. PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING:
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A. Preliminry Plat, Packard Park, 3rd Addition (Continued 8/15/89)
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to bring back the preliminary plat, Packard Park,
3rd Addition for Council consideration. (Motion carried 5-0).
The Council noted the City has encountered a unique situation with the
slow perking of the pond due to the soils. City Engineer Bohrer stated
the pond in place qualifies and satisfies the subdivision in place, but
does not meet the intent and performance for the Third Addition. Bohrer
indicated that possible reworking of the existing pond could be done.
Bruce Folz stated it would be a worthwhile investigation. He would get a
backhole to dig a hole to see what soils are down about 8 to 10 feet.
If the soil maps are correct, then it should work. This would increase
the pond approximately 25 percent.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to grant preliminary plat approval for Packard Park,
3rd Addition; contingent on the capacity and seepage capabilities of the
pond be deemed acceptable by the City Engineer either in a form of a
second pond or an enlarged existing pond. (Motibrearried 5-0).
Because of the potential safety concern with this new subdivision, the
Council made a formal request to the Washington County Highway Dept. for
two by-pass lanes.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the City staff, either the City Adm. or City
Eng. contact the Washington County Highway Dept., request a by-pass lane
on intersection of County Road 17 and 20th Street and County Road 17 and
the proposed 24th Street based on their concern on the increased traffic
load of the new development, Packard Park, 3rd Addition. (Motion carried
5-0).
B. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance to 100' Setback fom OHWM
Simple Lot Subdivision and Shoreland Permit
8151 Hill Trail N., John Hanner, Resolution No. 89-38
This is a public hearing to consider the variance requested by John Hanner
for setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark. The Council will be
considering the request for a Simple Lot Subdivision and a Shoreland
Permit.
Mayor Dunn opened up the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. in the City Council
chambers.
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There was noAto speak for or against this application.
Mayor Dunn closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m.
At their August 28th meeting, the Planning Commission recommended Council
approval of the Simple Lot Subdivision requested by John Hanner
conditioned on a favorable recommendation from the City Engineer and DNR;
contingent upon applicant paying a park dedication fee of $450 for the
newly created lot. Also, the variance requested for setback from the
Ordinary High Water Mark be granted based on the topography of the land
and the wooded lakeshore.
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The Council indicated the site the applicant proposed to put the house was
the most desirable and practical place for a house as the lot is heavily
wooded and a minimal amount of trees would have to be disturbed. It was
also noted that if the applicant was required to met the setback, fill
would have to be placed on the site which would disturb and take away from
the natural, esthetically pleasing topography of the lot.
A favorable recommendation was received by City Engineer Larry Bohrer with
the recommendation of granting a shoreland permit with a 40 foot variance
from the Shoreland requirements. The DNR had no problem with this
application.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to adopt Resoluiton 89-38 granting a simple lot
subdivision to John Hanner at 8151 Hill Trail N., based on the favorable
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Engineer and based on
the applicant paying a park dedication fee of $450 for 'the newly created
lot. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to grant a 40 foot variance to the shoreland regulation
(100 foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark), based on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, City Engineer and based on the
hardship being this is the only buildable site on the px e y tp/
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tdi/q/�gf��li of the land and the wooded lakeshore. (Motion carried
5-0).
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to reconsider the above motion. (Motion carried
5-0).
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to amend the motion to include granting a
shoreland permit with a 40 foot variance to the shoreland regulation (100
foot setback from the Ordinary High water Mark), based on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, City Engineer and based on the
hardship being this is the only buildable site on the property due to the
topography of the land and the wooded lakeshore. (Motion carried 5-0).
C. Simple Lot Subdivision, 2798 Jamley Avenue N.
Jim Palecek, Resolution 89-39
James and Vivian Palecek have submitted a preliminary plan and Certificate
of Survey for a two lot subdivision which would create one additional lot
adjacent to the Palecek homestead on Jamley Avenue. At their August 28th
meeting, the Planning Commission voted, unanimously, to recommend Council
approval of the simple lot subdivision conditioned on a favorable
recommendation from the City Engineer and contingent upon applicant paying
a park dedication fee of $450 for the newly ceated lot.
City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported that all of the information submitted
has been completed and the proposed subdivision meetgall of the size
requirements, setbacks, frontage, and easement dedication requirement and
no variances are required. Bohrer recommended the following point be made
part of the approval in his letter dated September 1, 1989: There is a
low point in Jamley Avenue located about 200 feet south of the northeast
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lcorner of Parcel 1. Water collects on the pavement because there is no
culvert and the pavement is deteriorating. The Maintenance Foreman and
Bohrer met this summer and agreed that a culvert should be installed, but
were reluctant because there was no easement to convey the water to the
west. This subdivision provides the opportunity to have an easement
dedicated.
In his letter dated September 1, 1989, Bohrer recommended that this Simple
Lot Subdivision be granted provided that the applicant provides a 15 foot
wide drainage easement from the Jamley Avenue right-of-way westerly to the
ponding easement shown on the survey at the location. Mr. Palecek
responded that he understood and agreed with the Engineer's
recommendation.
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to adopt Resolution 89-39 granting a simple lot
subdivision to James and Vivian Palecek at 2798 Jamley Avenue N., based on
the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the City
Engineer; and based on applicant paying a park dedication fee of $450 for
the newly created lot; subject to the addition of Condition No. 5: The
applicant deed to the City the 15 foot wide drainage easement from Jamley
Avenue westerly to the ponding easement as recommended in the letter from
the City Engineer, dated September 1, 1989. (Motion carried 5-0).
Resolutions 89-40 and 89-41 were prepared at the direction of the City
Council when approving both of these Large Lot Subdivisons.
D. Resolution 89-40, Large Lot Subdivision: Steven Dahly
M/S/P Willims/Graves - to adopt Resolution 89-40 granting a Large Lot
Subdivision to Steven J. Dahly of the property described in said
resolution, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(Motion carried 5-0).
Resolution 89-41, Large Lot Subdivision: Apostolic Church
M/S/P Grvaes/Hunt - to adopt Resolution 89-41 granting a Large Lot
Subdivision to Apostolic Bible Church of the property described in said
resolution, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(Motion carried 5-0).
E. Proposed Ordinance: Architectural Standards
Council discussion centered on the appropriateness of wood buildings along
I-94 and/or the Old Village Distvict (Does the Old Village District
include North of Hwy 57). Councilman Hunt pointed out Eden Prairie does
not use wooden buildings. The City should set high architectural standards
for assureance of high quality commercial development.
M/S/ Hunt/Williams - to modify the architectural standards by removing
2(c). wood
M/No Second Williams/No Second - to amend the motion to include allowing
wood in General Business in and around the Old Village area, including
area north of highway 5.
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M/S/F Hunt/Williams - to modify the architectural standards by removing
2(c) wood. (Motion failed 1-4: Williams, Dunn, Graves, Moe: too
restrictive).
The Council was in favor of Items 1, 3, and 4 of the presented design
standards. Discussion followed on:
Williams: Item #4: Items should be reference by State Architectural Board
standards. The Council emphasized their concern for assureance of
suitable quality buildings.
e. cast in -place concrete with integral aggregate finish, tilt -up and
precast panels is to have an integral finish that will simulate face
brick, natural stone, masonry stucco --it is not suppose to simulate cast
in -place concrete.
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to direct the staff to request the PZ's rationale on
Item (f.); if the Council does not receive input before the time this
comes to them as an ordinance, then they would consider this not to be a
requirement. (Motion carried 5-0).
f. glass (For a maximum of 50%, or less, of the building) The Council
considered deleting this standard unless the PZ's rationale is received.
City Engineer Bohrer will provide a construction brochure to help the
Council familarize them with what is available and how this category (g)
could better be defined.
g. decorative masonry block in which the texture and/or color is
incorporated into the block, not something that is
painted on afterwards.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the City Staff and City Attorney to draft a
proposed Ordinance in accordance with the direction (amendments to Exhibit
A) of the Council and the recommendations of the Administrator. (Motion
carried 5-0).
F. Proposed Ordinance: Residential Estates
At their meeting of May 16th, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
89-31 which, in part, directed the Planning Commission to present to the
Council proposed Ordinances and standards for the Residential Estates and
I-94 Freeway Buisness Zoning categories. At their August 28th meeting,
the Planning Commission requested Council clarification on criteria and
timeframe for the I-94 Freeway Corridor District and direction in order to
proceed with Residential Estate Standards.
Mayor Dunn: would like to see the Comp Plan come to a fullfilling end in
a relative short period of time. She would be more than willing to work
with the PZ on the proposed ordinances.
Councilman Williams: PZ has a full agenda of work items and if they stop
working on these particular ordinances they would still have plenty to do.
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Councilman Hunt: Once we do have final approval of the Comp Plan, then we
can move ahead with the ordinances. The PZ is worried about compatabiity
with the Comp Plan because they do not know what version of the Comp Plan
is going to be passed through. Once the Plan is finished, it gives us the
direction we need to develop the Residential. Estates Ord. when the plan is
approved, we will in essence be setting the goals and policies that can be
used by the PZ. Suggest the PZ hold off sending these ordinanceguntil the
Council has had a chance to finish the Comp Plan.
Councilman Graves: The Comp Plan is general enough that all versionsoftl,e
Residential Estates Ordinance - conform to the Comp Plan that
he saw that were recently put together. No problem passing the Comp Plan
first, but feels we should be able to follow that up with the proper
ordinances as quickly as possible and working concurrently is one way of
accomplishing this.
Councilman Moe: questioned what more direction does the Planning
Commission require to set up standards for RE.
The Council took no action on this request, but there appeared to be
somewhat of a consensus, by some members of the Council, that at this time
it was more important for them to concentrate on the completion of
Comprehensive Plan. the
G. SHORELAND PERMIT TO REPLACE SEPTIC SYSTEM
Gerald Gorachi, 8241 Hidden Bay Trail
The existing drainfield for Gerald Goracki, 8241 Hidden Bay Trail, is in
need of replacement. Soil tests have been performed and Shoreland
Regulations apply. City Engineer, Larry Bohrer, reported it appears that
no variances are required and the Shoreland Permit should be granted.
However, the Building Official would have to check the setbacks in the
field when the system is laid out to verify compliance. In his letter,
dated September 2, 1989, Bohrer reported there was an error in the soil
report regarding mound size, therefore the basic design criteria was
reviewed:
1. Septic Tank - Since the tank size is unknown, it should
be exposed during construction to establish its size. A
1,000 gallon capacity tank is required.
2. Treatment Bed Area - A two bedroom house without garbage
disposal is designed at 450 gallons per day. 0.83 square
feet of treatment area is required for each gallon. Therefore
374 sq.ft.of rock treatment bed within the mound is required.
Maximum bed width is 10 feet.
3. Setback from Pond - the edge of the mound should be at
least 75 feet from the high flood mark of Deer Pond.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to approve the shoreland permit to install a mound
system requested by Gerald Goracki, 8241 Hidden Bay Trail, subject to the
recommendations of the City Engineer stated in his letter, dated September
1, 1989. (Motion carried 5-0).
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M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to amend the agenda to add Item 7E. Sullwold Road
Easement. (Motion carried 5-0).
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Partial Payment to Dresel Cont. for 43rd St. & Kimbro Avenue
City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported work on 43rd Street and Kimbro Avenue
is progressing satisfactorily. The only work that remains is the turf
restoration and the bituminous driveway aprons. Bohrer recommended
approval of Partial Payment No. 4 to Dresel Contracting in the amount of
$36,380.06.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - to approve Partial Payment No. 4 to Dresel
Contracting for 43rd and Kimbro MSA Improvements in the amount of
$36,380.06. (Motion carried 5-0).
B. Partial Payment to Valley Paving for 20th, 38th and
39th Street Overlay
City Engineer Larry Bohrer reported the bituminous overlays on 20th Street
and 38th and 39th Streets were substantially completed by Valley Paving.
Only some shouldering work and sodding on 38th and 39th Streets remain.
Bohrer recommended approval of Partial Payment No. 1 to Valley Paving in
the amount of $63,450.64.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve Partial Payment No 1 to Valley Paving for
the bituminous overlays on 20th Street and 38th and 39th Streets in the
amount of $63,450.64. (Motion carried 5-0).
C. Bid Award for 1989 Street Repair Program
Bohrer reported the last construction contract being considered for this
construction season is for the 1989 Street Repairs. These repairs consist
of large patches, spot overlays, replacing curbs or culvert installation.
This s budgeted contract maintenance because the work is beyond the
capabilities of the City crew. $25,000 has been allocated in the "Patch
and Overlay" line item in the budget. Bohrer recommended that the Council
authorize the City Administrator to award the construction contract, based
upon the City Engineer's recommendation and provided that the low bid is
within the budgeted amount.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to authorize the City Administrator award the
construction contract, based upon the City Engineer's recommendation, and
provided that the low bid is within the budgeted amount. (Motion carried
5-0).
D. Road Crossing Permit - Minnesota Pipeline Co.
The Minnesota Pipeline Company is planning to construct an additional 16"
petroleum pipeline from Stillwater Boulevard in Oakdale to the north. The
pipeline will be placed within their existing 66 foot wide easement and
lie parallel with two existing pipelines. This easement passes through
Lake Elmo along its westerly boundary from 50th Street to T.H. 36 within
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the DeMontreville Highlands subdivisions. The pipeline would only cross
one improved road, Hilltop Avenue. The Pipeline Company is asking
permission to cross City roads and right-of-way. City Attorney Knaak
explained they can probably do it anyway without the City's permission.
Mayor Dunn voiced her concern on what, if any, safety controls will be
installed.
Bohrer recommended that the City grant Minnesota Pipeline Company
permission to cross City roads and right-of-way because:
1. All work will be conducted in existing easements owned by
the Pipeline Company.
2. Existing roads will not be disturbed by the construction.
3. Proposed methods of construction are in accordance with
accepted standard practice.
3. They can probably do it anyway without the City's permission.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to authorize permission to Minnesota Pipeline Company
to cross Hilltop Avenue to construct an additional 16" petroleum pipeline
from Stillwater Boulevard in Oakdale to the north. (Motion carried 5-0).
E. Sullwold Road Easements
City Engineer Bohrer reported Gilbert Sullwold had a boundary survey done
for the purpose of registering his land. In the title search, the
surveyor found some existing road easements; the most recent easement for
47th street and aneasentent left over from Keats Avenue that was intended
to be a a temporary slope easement (10' wide and 140' long) to expire one
year after the construction of Keats Avenue.
They would like the City to relinquish control of this slope easement,
which Bohrer had no problem with, because it was never intended to be a
permanent easement. In order to ask the City to give up something,
Sullwold wanted to offer something in return. They are offering to give
to the City a road easement for 33', their half of a portion of Keats
Avenue. Since this is an exchange of property, the City Attorney
recommended a Resolution be passed by the Council accepting two parcels
and relinquishing one parcel of land in accordance with Larry Bohrer's
memo of 9/5/89. Bohrer made it clear for the record that when the Council
granted the 10 acre subdivision to Mr. Sullwold for his daughter, some
other right-of-way requirements were put on for Kimbro Avenue and this is
not meant to be all inclusive.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the staff to draft a Resolution for Council
consideration defining the exchange of properties as recommended by the
City Attorney and City Engineer, and incorporating Council intent that
granting these easements does not affect previous requirements of Mr.
Sullwold, for easements received on Kimbro Avenue. (Motion carried 5-0).
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Receipt of Final Report: Public Financial Systems
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The Council received the Final Report from Public Financial Systems
relative to financial analysis for construction of Section 32
infrastructure (sewer and water).
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to accept the Final Report from Public Financial
System relative to financial analysis for construction of Section 32
infrastructure. (Motion carried 5-0).
B. Request: Application for Rental of Wood Chipper
Public Works Supervisor, Dan Olinger, requested renting a wood chipper for
one month to clear City street right-of-ways. The $1200 expenditure would
be funded from the Misc. Equip, account, Capital Outlay; the account
balance, after deduction of $1200 would be $4,000.
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - resolved that the Public Works Supervisor is hereby
authorized to rent a wood chipper, for one month, for an expenditure not
to exceed $1200.00 (Motion carried 5-0).
C. Appointment: Washington County Ground Water Management Committee
The Council has been invited to appoint a member to Washington County's
Groundwater Management Advisory Committee. The County has also asked for
the Council's comments on any concerns/problems, controls etc, you would
like to see the Advisory Committee address.
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to authorize the Mayor to appoint a representative
to serve on the Washington County Groundwater Management Committee.
(Motion carried 4-1-0: Abstain: Dunn abstained from voting because she did
not want to vote for herself).
The following issues were requested for the Committee to review and
address: Effect of landfills on groundwater quality, Guidance to develop
regulations in cross-acquifer well installations to try to minimize
cross-acquifer contamination, a moratorium be imposed by the County on
residential development in the well advisory zone around the Lake Jane
Landfill area.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - to direct the City Administrator write a letter
recommending these issues be considered by the Washington County
Groundwater Management Committee. (Motion carried 5-0).
D. Request: Cable Conference Attendance
Councilman Moe has been requested to attend a National Cable Conference,
as Mr. Garloff is unable to attend and would be gone September 6th through
12th. The conference is in Arizona; Councilman Moe requested mileage
expenses only (approx. $290). The Council requested he submit a 1-2 page
summary of the conference.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to authorize expenditure by Councilman Don Moe of up
to $300 in order to attend the National Cable Conference, September 8-11,
1.989 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Motion carried 5-0).
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E. Cozy Cove Motel Update
Administrator Morrison reported that Elmer Haase, owner of the Cozy Cove
Motel, recently had a heart attack and has been unable to take care of
things. His son, Daryl contacted Jim McNamara and requested saving the
most easterly building on theur site plus the garage. Haase was told this
would be inappropriate because of the number of building violations
involved. The Order that the Council gave was to repair or raze and this
process continues on.
According to Fire Chief Pott, the 10 days will expire September 8, 1989
because the burn for one building took two days, August 26th and 27th and
the second building still has to be burned. If the work is not done by
September 8th, the City will have to hire it done or go out and do it and
these clean up fees can be certified on his taxes. Mr. Hasse's son has
advised he contacted somebody to come out and give him a bid for the
cleanup, but did not know when this would be done.
The Council asked the staff to stay on top of the situation.
9. OTHER:
A. Charitable Gambling Request from Fourth District VFW
The 4th District Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has made
application for "Exemption from Charitable Gambling License" for a one -day
fundraiser to be held at the local VFW the end of September or early part
of October. The Council had no problem with this request.
B. BUDGET
The Council cancelled the regularly scheduled September 19th Council
meeting and set Budget Hearing discussion as an agenda item for 9:00 p.m.
September 26th Council Meeting and this item will continue on to the
October 3rd meeting. Finance Director Banister stated she wasn't sure if
a Budget Hearing could be held on an unscheduled Council meeting (rather
than the first & third Tuesday of the month.) The Council added, on Page
9, $5,000 for the Surface Water Management Plan covering Downs Lake.
M/S/P Moe/Graves - to adjourn the Council Meeting at 11:25 p.m. (Motion
carried 5-0).
David Bucheck submitted,the follow n� at
September 5, 1989 City Council Meeting
September 5, 1989
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We have reviewed the information and reports that have been received regarding the proposed
Third Addition of Packard Park, We have a number of concerns and questions regarding this --
continued development.
1 F have opposed the Third Addition since the request for rezoning" took place. According
to R •olution 83-56, dated September 6, 1983, this area was to "be planned for General Rural
Use ugh 1990" and we feel the city of Lake Elmo should abide by these carefully planned
rules.
2. The Downs Lake Study Addendum, dated 4-24-89, �repared by the VBWD, states: "it is
anticipated that water levels on the lake would rise as a result of increased development in the
upstream watershed, As the upstream watershed develops, more impervious area is created,
which causes more water to flow downstream." As evidenced by the flooding which occurred
last winter in the Downs Lake area we are only too aware of how close we came to having a
flood in the Eden Park development. Packard Park's water runoff is within the Downs Lake
sub watershed and we feel the water problem needs to be addressed, before any more
development occurs. Again we ask that the problem be alleviated before any more
development is allowed.
3. We had many concerns regarding the holding pond which was built during the Second
Addition of Packard Park. We now know that the pond as constructed does not perc and in fact
has a clay bottom which will not allow water to drain, Both last year (a drought year) and this
year, there was standing water in the pond at all times. This decreases the capacity of the pond
and will lead to excess runoff during extreme rainfall events. This non-functioning pond is not
acceptable. The Third Addition should not be approved until functional ponding and drainage
is created for the Third Addition. The public welfare of adjacent land -owners needs to be
considered in this flood prone area.
4. Pictures of the Second Addition holding pond taken July 9, 1989 (the pond's second year)
show that several areas of erosion have taken place. Erosion and sediment could fill the pond,
decreasing its capacity. Then this lack of matntanence could lead to excess runoff. The
developer should be required to post a bond, quaranteeing maintanance of the future
performance of any holding ponds.
5. Since the area of the holding pond has well demonstrated that its soil will not perculate
water, there is concern that the soil survey map is in error and other lots adjacent to the pond
may also have poor perculation such that building may be prohibited. We ask the Council to
require all adjacent lots to be perc tested before platting is approved, If any of the lots in
question do not pass the perc test, it may be necessary for the developer to reconfigure his
platting to allow buildable lots.
6. The developer has already been advised to plan a "right turn" lane for the entrance to 24th
Street off of Lake Elmo Avenue. For citizen safety, there should also be a "left turn" lane
provided on Lake ElmoAvenue.
These issues are being overlooked in the rush to approve this development. We, the citizens
who live adjacent to the Addition, ask the city to move carefully. An already sensitive flood
area can be aggravated by the problems mentioned above.
CLAI14S TO BE APPROVED AT SEPT
(all claims are within budget unless otherwise noted)
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5, 1989 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING
thru Fire Hall $ 17.33 $
Cleaning - Office 30.31
Commissioner of Revenue - ugust State withholding
Postmaster - postage meter
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - Prop. tax luncheon (4)
City of White Bear - P. Morrison Regional Mtg.
VOID
Margaret Carlson - Recycling Conf. $125.00 poster paper $43.77
Allied Group Insurance - Sept, premium
LMCIT - Sept. Hosu. Ins. premium
Minn. Benefit Assn. - Sept. premium
Oakwood Animal Hospital - August Impounding
Gerald Dahlberg - k Aug. Animal Control Officer
Merle Eastman - it it
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Clark Equip. Credit Corp. - lease pmt. - Loader
Northern States Power -'Office $ 172.71
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92240
92241
92242
92243
92244
92245
92246
92247
92248
92249
92250
Fire Dept.
140.23
Maint. bent.
84.79
Street Lites
707.80
Parks
143.80
Water Fund
435.79
Sewer Fund
' 1:7.95
AT & T - Maint. Dept.
phones $ 23.27
Fire Dept, phones 13.90
US West - Office
$ 173.92
Fire Dept.
56.08
Maint.
58.28
Parks
14.36
AT & T - Office phones
Allied Electrical - Office Plaint. - flag light repair
Luminous Environments - Council chambers new lamps
American Linen Supply - Office bldg maint.
Frank Langer - 1990 Assessor payments
Bannigan & Kelly - Jamie Olson's attorney
Caswell & Assoc. - legal retainer
General Safety Equip. - Fire Dept. misc. supplies
Alexander Battery - Fire Dept. supplies
Road Rescue, Inc. - Fire Dept. supplies
Blind Custodial Products - Maint. Dept. bldg maint.
Rich Miller Const. - Fire Hall# 1 Bldg. repair
Consolidated. Concrete - Fire Hall #2 new floor
Lake Elmo Firemen's Relief Assn. - tools
Lake Elmo Family Eye Clinic - Fire Dept. safety glasses
Uniforms Unlimited - Fire Dept. clothing
Oswald Fire Bose - Fire Dept. supplies
Allnet communication - Fire Dept.
Minn. Dept, of Public Safety - 14 "Fire" license plates
48.14
844.00
400.00
40.00
16.00
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168.77
81.79
2,448.38
51.00
106.00
210.00
225.00
1,556.00
1,703.07
37.12
302.64
66.95
100.05
264.00
32.57
1,500.00
529.00
950.00
6.15
44.05
12.23
28.92
315.00
3,005.40
410.89
65.00
341.00
79.00
1.81
42.00
(over)
SEPTEMBER 5th CLAIMS (continued)
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2251
Safety-Kleen Corp. - Maint. Dent. supplies
$ 124.02
2252
T.A. Schifsky & Sons - Maint. Dept. blacktop
412.80
2253
Elmo's Lumber & Plywood - Maint. Dept. supplies
14.58
2254
Johnson's Repair - Maint. Dept. parts & repair
43.63
2255
Lil' Engine Service Center - Maint. Dept. roller
repair
648.00
2256
Ruffridge-Johnson - Maint. Dept. supplies
302.51
19.99
2257
Northern Handyman's Headquarters - Maint. Dent.
supplies
2258
Marv's Professional Tools - Maint. Dept.
59.95
2259
Battery & Tire Warehouse - Maint. Dept.
21.33
56.30
2260
Clutch &.U-Joint - Maint. Dent.
65.96
2261
Midwest Wire & Steel Maint. Dept.
5.80
12262
Vern's GTC Auto Parts - Maint. Dept.
12263
Washington County Public Works - Sand & Salt
$ 1,534.50
Gravel Maint.
1,423.31
Signs
42.00
Pass Thru
430.52
3,439.33 g
12264
Special School on Hydrants - Water Dept. school
75.00
30.00
12265
MPCA - Composting Seminar
685.35
12266
Leonard, Street & Deinard - Landfill legal_..
12267
thru
9,910.46
12281
September 8th payroll
Total
:$31, 9:37:.:94