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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
Pledge of Allegiance
I.AGENDA
2. MINUTES: March 4, 1997
3. CLAIMS
7:15 4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL/INQUIRIES:
A. Lake Elmo Alternative Boundary Committee
5. CONSENT AGENDA:None
7:40 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. No Parking Resolution: 30th Street N.
B. Update on 30th Street
7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. Tree City USA Application - Informational
8:00 8. PLANNING. LAND USE & ZONING:
A.
Case No. ZAM/97-15 Rezoning from RR to R-1
Applicant: Florence Kleis, 9241 60th St.
B.
Variance to Platting Regulations: Ken and Janet Soverign
C.
Old Village Study Map
D.
PCS Tower Site Locations
E.
Request from Meehan Family for extension of plat
8:45 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A.
Compliance with Agreement: Burgess
B.
Tracking Process for complaints
10. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
A.
Mayor John
B.
Council Member Conlin
C.
DeLapp
D.
Dunn
E.
Hunt
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MARCH 18, 1997
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Dick Johnson's Resignation from MAC and SWAC
B. Other
13. ADJOURN
MINUTES APPROVED:April 1, 1997
Lake Elmo City Council
Tuesday, March 18, 1997
Meeting Minutes
L AGENDA
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to approve the March 18, 1997 City Council agenda as amended.
(Motion Passed 4-0).
2. MINUTES: March 4, 1997
M/S/P Dunn/Conlin - to approve the March 4, 1997 City Council minutes as amended.
(Motion Passed 4-0).
3. CLAIMS: None
4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL/INQUIItIES
G. Hildebrandt
Lake Elmo Alternative Boundary Committee
Ms. Hildebrandt presented a draft resolution (attached). She stated that she was representing
many concerned families in the Tri-Lakes area who are opposed to the proposed boundary
changes regarding the new District #834 Elementary School currently under construction near
the intersection of CRIS and CR12. She stated the committee has pursued several avenues in
order to keep their children based at Lake Elmo Elementary School. At this time, the committee
members are requesting the City Council's support via resolution, to stop the division of the
community.
Vice -Mayor Hunt quoted a letter from the School Board indicating their position on this
boundary matter. Hunt stated that in his opinion there was no need to re -draw the boundaries at
this time.
Councilor DeLapp said he felt the School Board did not review the Lake Elmo Comprehensive
Plan when defining the boundaries.
Councilor Conlin suggested Ms. Hildebrandt contact Representative Peg Larson and Senator
Laidig to ask what their views are regarding this issue.
City Administrator Kueffner stated that many parents have come forth regarding this issue. The
new school will open to only 1/4 its capacity and she feels the new school was designed to serve
the population of the 1,500 acres which was recently annexed. She stated that studies show a
school should be located south of Highway 36 and the new school's location appears to be
inconsistent with School District #834 stated policy which notes "community oriented schools."
Councilor Conlin stated she supports a resolution, which should be accompanied by a "strong"
letter to the School Board.
Lake Elmo City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 1997 page 2
M/S/P Dunn/Conlin - to adopt Resolution Number 97-8 - (A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE CONCEPT THAT THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO NOT BE FURTHER DIVIDED BY
CHANGES IN BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREAS AND REQUESTING
PROTECTION FROM FUTURE DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY BY SUCH CHANGES),
and, direct staff to send the School Board a "strong" letter of support for the committee, which
will include Mayor John's memo (attached).
(Motion Passed 4-0).
5. CONSENT AGENDA: None
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. No Parking Resolution: 30th Street North
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin - to adopt Resolution Number 97-9 (A RESOLUTION RELATING TO
PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON S.A.P. 206-208-01 (30TH STREET NORTH) FROM
C.S.A.H. 17 (LAKE ELMO AVENUE) TO C.S.A.H.15 (MANNING AVENUE) IN THE CITY
OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA.
(Motion Passed 3-1, opposed: Dunn: Opposed to state aid mandates that dictate to the city
requiring specific types of roads that may not blend in area ).
Councilor DeLapp asked that if meeting were called regarding trucks on 30th Street, the affected
residents be invited to participate.
B. Update on 30th Street
City Planner Pung-Terwedo reviewed the Parks Commission recommendation regarding the trail
along 30th Street, which they propose to go to Legion Avenue, then North through Reid Park
and end at 31 st Street and delete the sidewalk from Lake Elmo Avenue be deleted from the plan,
provided it is feasible and recommended by the City Engineer.
City Council directed City Engineer to study the feasibility of a path from Legion through Reid
Park to 31st Street.
Todd Williams
3025 Lake Elmo Avenue
Mr. Williams stated that 75% of residents who live along 30th Street had signed the petition,
which was presented to the Parks Commission at their regular meeting Monday, March 17,
1997.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to approve deletion of the sidewalk along 30th Street to Lake Elmo
Avenue.
(Motion Passed 4-0).
City Administrator Kueffner asked if more people in the City should be notified of this change,
not just 30th Street residents.
Lake Elmo City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 1997 page 3
7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
A. Parks Supervisor Bouthilet has received the notice that Lake Elmo's Tree City USA
application has been approved by the DNR-Division of Forestry and has been forwarded to the
National Arbor Day Foundation for final approval. Mike contacted Dick Johnson, who indicated
interest in attending the Recognition Luncheon at Majestic Oaks on Thursday, March 27, 1997.
8. PLANNING, LAND USE & REZONING
A. Case No. ZAM/97-15 Rezoning from RR to R-1, Applicant Florence Kleis
A zoning map amendment to rezone a 2.5 acre parcel of land from RR, Rural Residential to R-1,
One Family Residential. This site was not rezoned along with plat for Foxfire Manor.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to adopt Ordinance No. 9702 an ordinance amending Section 301.070 C
"Zoning District Map" of the 1979 Lake Elmo Municipal Code; changing the land use designation
from (RR) Rural Residential to (R-1) Single Family Residential.
(Motion Passed 4-0).
B. Variance to Platting Regulations: Ken and Janet Sovereign
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C. Old Village Study Map
City Planner Pung-Terwedo presented a draft map indicating the planning area for a study of the
"Old Village" group, which at this time is not recognized or has developed a mission statement.
Councilor DeLapp supports larger boundaries, Councilor Dunn supports smaller boundaries,
Councilor Conlin feels the boundaries are too broad, Vice -Mayor Hunt directed staff to schedule
a meeting to discuss boundaries. City Planner Pung-Terwedo said she would arrange such a
meeting within 2-3 weeks.
D. PCS Tower Site Locations
City Planner Pung-Terwedo looking for direction from City Council - where to locate towers,
height, and process.
The City Council discussed and directed staff to draft an ordinance based upon:
1) No towers should be located in City Parks
2) Towers could be located in PF District and private (NSP)
3) Height, to be determined
4) Require companies co -locate
5) No towers in the Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve.
E. Request from Meehan Family for extension of plat.
Torre Pines was given preliminary plat approval in July, 1995 an final plat approval for all but
three lots in September of 1995. The City was informed at that time Mr. Meehan would continue
to live in the existing home on 10m acres and that the final plat of these four lots would not be
done at this time. The Meehans are requesting another year extension.
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp - to grant the Meehans a one-year extension of the final plat of Torre Pines,
specifically the parcel now shown as lot 15. (Motion Passed 4-0).
Lake Elmo City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 1997 page 4
9 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
A. Compliance with Agreement: Burgess
City Attorney Filla recommended an Executive Session for any issues which went beyond
mediation. He discussed the "timeline" of the agreement. Said parties filing complaints asked to
remain anonymous and stated some neighbors were reluctant to become active in participating
with this issue. Recommends City give notice to Burgess requesting mediation.
City Administrator Kueffiier said she is available days, nights and weekends and she will call
Washington County Deputies - so far, she has received no calls.
Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer Jim McNamara stated that could be called at his
home and he has photos of a alleged dropped vehicle on the Burgess property. However, he said
it was difficult to get a good view of the vehicle.
Councilor Conlin said this issue was very difficult to enforce and these agreements with residents
involved "policing" therefore creating a high level of frustration for all involved.
City Administrator advised contacting Washington County Deputy Wayne Johnson/POP(Problem
Oriented Policing) Program. City Attorney Filla said there is no cost for the POP program. City
Council directed staff to continue the current complaint process contact Deputy Johnson
regarding POP Program.
B. Tracking for Complaints
Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer McNamara reviewed City staff updated complaint
process. City Administrator Kueffher said she will direct staff to see that City Council receive
monthly complaint report.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Mayor John: Attached
B. Councilor Conlin: None
C. Councilor DeLapp: None
D. Councilor Dunn: Reported that she had attended the "Grand Re -Opening" of The Lake Elmo
Inn. Dunn referred the complaints to the Planner she received of water problems on County Road
17 and asked her to make Washington County and the City Engineer aware of them.
E. Vice -Mayor Hunt: Advised the City Council form a Facilities/Planning/Administrative
Committee, which should consist of one or two City Councilors, one Planning Commissioner, one
staff member and one resident at large.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
A. Dick Johnson's Letter of Resignation from MAC and SWAC
City Administrator Kueffner reviewed Dick Johnson's letter of resignation.
M/No Second/ Conlin/No Second - to accept Dick Johnson's letter of resignation from MAC and
SWAC and send a letter of appreciation.
Lake Elmo City Council Meeting lviinutes March 18, 1997
page 5
The reason the Council refused to second the motion was in appreciation of Dick Johnson's good
work and the city's desire that he would continue.
City Administrator was directed to send a letter of refusal of his resignation to Dick Johnson and
request re -consideration .
B. The City Administrator said Washington County has asked for a Bill which would make it
mandatory that they approve all plats bordered by County Roads and no building permits be
issued without County approval. The Administrator said she feels this is just another tool for
_ disgruntled residents to oppose development and put pressure on the County. She said the
problems are not definitive and the bottom line is, try to work things out.
13. ADJOURN at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Young -Recording Secretary
Resolution No. 97-8 Alternative Boundary Committee relating to Lake Elmo Elementary School
Resolution No. 97-9 Parking restriction on 30th Street North
Ordinance No. 9702 Rezone from RR to R-1, Kleis
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