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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-97 CCMApproved 5/6/97 City of Lake Elmo Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 29, 1997 0 Mayor John called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. in the council chambers of Lake Elmo City Hall, 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Present: Councilors Hunt, Dunn, Conlin and DeLapp. Also present: City Administrator Kueffner and City Planner/Assistant Administrator Pung-Terwedo. L AGENDA M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp - to accept the agenda. (Motion Passed 4-0). 2. River Valley Catering, Inc., Riverside Deli & Pizza Intoxicating Liquor License (Continued from 4/15/97) John Place, applicant. Councilor Conlin asked if all stipulations had been met regarding the liquor license application. City Administrator Kueffner said yes, and but for the liquor license, Mr. Place could be "up and operating." Councilor DeLapp asked if there are any other items that need to be brought up to State Code, regarding the premises. Mr. Place said he had contacted the State Health Inspector and was aware of necessary alterations and modifications. Councilor Dunn arrived at 4:40 p.m. City Administrator Kueffner said Mr. Place would need to go through the city building permit process for alterations and the issue at hand was for a liquor license, not building permit. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp - to grant an intoxicating liquor license to John Place & River Valley Catering, Inc. (Motion Passed 5-0). 3. Discussion with Don Jordan (3M) and Dale Christenson (BRW) regarding County Road 13 improvements. Mr. Jordan reviewed the IMATION plan for County Road 13 and said the following issues were paramount to the decision making process: 1. Safety 2. Vision 3. Traffic Speed 4. Aesthetics 5. Who will construct 6. Who will pay City of Lake Elmo City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, April 29,1997 page 2 Jack McNamara/Project Manager for the Development of IMATION Site IMATION Said, as the budget allows, there must be landscaping and a walking path along the west side, greenery in the median, and safety was the #1 concern. Paul Danielson - _ BRW Said the design presented in the past months meets the technical issues. Said widening the median causes impact on both sides of Trunk Highway 5. Said the current design speed is 50 MPH. Said Washington County and State Aid funds will be used. Proposes 4 "-6" curb stops. Said based on volume, lane widths and a pedestrian bike lane will all be considered. Said the most likely impact will be lesser speed limits. Councilor DeLapp said trees could be planted within the median. Councilor Conlin said District Two Commissioner Mary Hauser sees a vision for Manning Avenue as a parkway, and asked if Washington County could not embrace a "rural" atmosphere. Mayor John said Lake Elmo would like to preserve a parkway atmosphere. Mr. Jordan said he really wanted to work on maintaining a rural atmosphere and has safety concerns about putting trees in the median. Said total employees on the IMATION site would be 2000. The discussion continued regarding shrubbery in the median, bike paths, landscaping, 4 lanes and traffic projections. Mr. Jordan said he cannot and will not introduce a pedestrian walkway, due to liability issues. Mayor John asked the Councilors for input: DeLapp; said without a developers agreement, the city is left with a 2'-3' green area in the median, 30' lights and no trees. Conlin; no comments tonight and wants the affected residents to be notified of an upcoming meeting, not willing to make a commitment, concerned about traffic speed. Hunt; no other concerns other than speed limits, but not in favor of a 4-lane to the north. Dunn; concerned about getting employees in and out of" TIONwith ease, wants to look at the safety issue, the landscaping needs to be designed with some sensitivity to the residents needs. City Planner Pung-Terwedo questione d whether or not there was enough time for a vehicle to increase to 50 MPH in the 1000-1500 feet allowed between intersections. Mayor John asked if there was currently a great deal of traffic at the 3M campus. Councilor Hunt said Conway can be a "racetrack." Councilor Hunt said he agreed with Councilor Conlin that the affected resident need to be notified. City Administrator Kueffner recommended Don Jordan provide a visual simulation of before/after of the Co. Rd. 13 site, and suggested this would simplify their presentation at the May 6, 1997 meeting. It was agreed that IMATION would try and provide a visual rendering as noted above and that City Planner Pung-Terwedo will draft a resolution. City of Lake Elmo City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, April 29, 1997 page 3 4. City Planner Update on Discussions with Baytown City Administrator Kueffner updated the City Council on her meeting with the Baytown Clerk and Board regarding the Board of Cooperation and stated she will advise when appropriate. Mayor John adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Young -Recording Secretary 8883, Jane Road North, Lake Elmo. Minnesota 55042 April 21, 1997 To: Lake Elmo City Administrator From: Wyn M. John, Mayor Subject: Special Council Meeting Would you please call a special meeting of the Lake Elmo City Council for Tuesday, April 29, at 4.30 p.m. Items on the Agenda are: 1. Imation plans for upgrading Ideal Avenue N. 2. Liquor Licence for Riverside Catering 3. Update on discussions with Baytown township.