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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 3, 1997
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: May 20, 1997
3. CLAIMS
4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL/INOUIRiES:
A. Public Inquiries
B. Car Wash fund raiser for the Rand Wagner family to attend the National Convention for Family of
the Year in DesMoines, Iowa
C. Boy Scout Troop 224 earning merit badge for communications.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Resolutions adopting fees
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: None
7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. No Parking signs on Upper 33'd St. turnaround by Lake Elmo Oil bulk tanks:Dan Olinger
8. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING:
A. Old Village Committee
B. Concept P1an:Mixed Use, Residential/Retail:Lynskey Property
C. Rezone from (RR) Rural Residential to (OP) Open Space Preservation District:TAMARACK
FARMS
D. OP Development Concept Plan, Jon Whitcomb, TAMARACK FARM
E. Modification to Preliminary Plat and Final Plat, FIELDS OF ST. CROIX, Robert Engstrom
F. PF, Public, Quasi -Public Facilities Zoning Text Amendment
G. I-94 Update
9. CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT:
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Year-to-date Budget Update
B. Request form League of Minnesota Cities for City Officials to serve on Variance Committee and
Dispute Resolution Board
C. Highway 5 and County Road 15 Improvements
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. 15 acres purchased from Berschens
Acting Mayor Lee Hunt called the Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers.
PRESENT: Dunn, Hunt, Conlin, DeLapp, City Engineer Prew, City Attorney Filla, City Planner Terwedo
and Administrator Kueffner. ABSENT: Mayor John
1. AGENDA
M/S/P Dunn/Conlin — to approve the June 3,1997 City Council agenda as amended. (Motion passed 4-0).
2. MINUTES:
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to approve the May 20, 1997 City Council minutes as amended. (Motion passed
3-0-1:Abstain:Hunt)
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to approve the May 20, 1997 Claims #5943 through #5977, as presented. (Motion
4-0).
4. PUBLIC DIFOMATIONAL/INOUIRIES:
A. Public Inquiries
Councilman DeLapp commended Tom Prew, City Engineer, on his comments on Channel 5 on the
proposed round -about at W Street and Lisbon Avenue.
B. Car Wash Fund Raiser for the Rand Wagner family to attend the National Convention for Family
of the ear in DesMoines, Iowa
Linda Wagner introduced her family who will be competing in the National Convention for Family of the
Year in DesMones, Iowa. A car wash will be held as a fund raiser on June 14" from 10-2 at Brockman
Motors at a cost of $5 a car.
C. Members of Boy Scout Troop 224 were in attendance to earn a merit badge for communications.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Resolutions Adopting Fees
B.
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolutions No. 97-25 setting fees for Zoning Applications pursuant to
Chapter 3, Section 300 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-26 setting fees for Platting, Subdivisions, park
dedication fee for minor subdivision and Planned Unit Development pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 400 of
the Lake Ehno Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-27 setting fees for Building Permits, Fees, bonds,
Culverts, Excavating and Grading, Private Roads, Moving Structures into City, pursuant to Chapter 5,
Section 505 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-28 setting fees for Swimming pools pursuant to Chapter
5, Section 525 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-29 setting fees for Tennis Courts pursuant to Chapter 5,
Section 530 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-30 setting fees for Signs pursuant to Chapter 5, Section
535 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-31 setting fees for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
pursuant to Chapter 12, Section 1200 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 97-32 setting fees for Animal Licenses and Impound Fees
pursuant to Chapter 13, Section 1320 of the Lake Ehno Municipal Code. (Motion passed 4-0).
6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: None
7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. No Parking Signs on Upper 33 Street turnaround by Lake Elmo OR bulk tanks:Dan Olinger
Lake Elmo Inn customer cars are being parked in the turnaround owned by Lake Elmo Oil. The trucks that
are delivering oil are having a very difficult time turning around and have blocked the area for through
traffic on more than one occasion. Dan Olinger, Maintenance Foreman, provided a diagram of the area and
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
a suggestion where to erect "No Parking Beyond This Point' signs to help eliminate this problem.
Councilor Dunn suggested "residential parking only' signs be placed in front of the houses on Upper 33rd
Street. Councilor Conlin suggested that the Feed Mill and Lake Elmo Inn be asked to participate in costs of
signs. The City Planner was going to come back with suggestions or an alternative for the parking problem.
There is also a problem with parking by a fire hydrant that needs to be addressed and enforced.
M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp — to direct the staff to erect two "No Parking Beyond This Point' signs as indicated
on diagram provided by Dan Olinger, to add a sign or signs where appropriate past the Lake Elmo Oil
turnaround calling for "residential parking only", and send a letter to Lake Elmo Inn and the Feed Mill
asking for participation in costs of signs. (Motion passed 4-0).
8. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING:
A. Old Village Committee
A group of citizens have been meeting since December,1996 and are asking the City Council to formally
recognize them as a working committee for the City. A mission statement and a map of the area they
would like to study was provided for Council approval. The following people have made application to
serve on this committee:
Ann Bucheck
Myrtle John
Arlo Frost
Debbie Krueger
Cindy Gackle
Yvette Oldendorf
Dave Herreid
Marjorie Williams
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to direct the staff to prepare a resolution for the City Council to establish a Lake
Elmo Village Committee as a working committee of the City and accept the mission statement, as
amended, and authorize the services of the City planner on an as -needed basis and accept as committee
members of those applied and invite anyone who wish to apply contact City Hall.. (Motion 4-0).
The Council and Village Committee tentatively set a joint meeting for the month of July.
Councilor DeLapp suggested setting in motion placement of a moratorium on the undeveloped areas in the
Old Village as defined on the map in order to be able to work with the property owners and Village
Committee to develop a set of guidelines. The purpose is to force action rather than to delay action.
Councilor Dunn would like to see an organized plan for this area. Councilor Conlin was uncomfortable in
starting this moratorium process without bunking things through. She would like to ask the Planning
Commission for their view to enable the City to put new guidelines in place. Administrator Kueffner
suggested inviting the property owners that have this undeveloped land and make the offer to take part in
this process.
M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to direct the staff to work with the Lake Elmo Village Committee to determine if a
moratorium in the old village area on new development would be required to give us time to formulate a
new ordinance or to fix inconsistencies with other ordinances and report back to City Council by their first
meeting in July and to have the planner present this basic concept to the Planning Commission to be
involved in discussion at the next meeting. (Motion passed 4-0).
B. Concept Plan:Mixed Use, Residential/Retail:Lynskey Property
Mike Lynske�y would like to work with the City to achieve a concept plan for developing his property
located at 39 Street and Highway 5 with a housing/mixed use development for this site. The proposal
consisted of 18,000 sq.ft retail space with apartments (28-1 bedroom and 2-2 bedroom). He has found
there are not enough starter homes in the City and the children cannot afford housing because there is a
shortage of rental housing. Mr. Lynskey will contact the Met. Council to see what funds are available
through the Livable Communities Act.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
Councilor DeLapp would like to look at a master plan, where would this fit in, and may find this is not
appropriate. He would like the planner involved as much as possible. His concern is that the zoning is to
isolate development projects from each other. He liked the basic elements of the project, but it is a totally
stand alone project. Councilor Conlin stated rental housing has not been something embraced by the City.
This is going to meet resistance. Councilor Dunn felt there hasn't been an outcry for duplexes and
townhouses and thought 30 apartments on the second floor seemed rather excessive. Dunn voiced concern
on the water runoff in this area.
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to direct staff to work with Mike Lynskey for further development on property
North of 396' Street and adjacent areas as a starting point with proposal discussed tonight with review of the
Planning Commission and Village Committee. (Motion passed 4-0).
C. Rezone from (RR) Rural Residential to (OP) Open Space Preservation District:TAMARACK
FARMS
This is a request by Jon Whitcomb to rezone a 40 acre parcel north of 50a` Street and north of the Fields of
St. Croix from Rural Residential to Open Space Preservation District. This parcel of land has been
identified on the future land use map as an open space development area. At its April 14, 1997 meeting,
the Planning Commission recommended approval.
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to adopt Ordinance 9708 rezoning TAMARACK FARM from Rural Residential to
Open Space Preservation based on the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan
and zoning ordinance. (Motion passed 4-0).
D. OP Development Concept Plan, Jon Whitcomb, TAMARACK FARM
Jon Whitcomb presented his Open Space Development Concept Plan called Tamarack Farm consisting of
14 single-family units and 8 townhouses and preserving 22.26 acres of open space. Whitcomb explained
that one of the lots may require a variance because it has a home and several accessory buildings. This
concept plan consists of a shared well system which Whitcomb felt would have fewer perforations and
would be better for the "delicate"aquifer's health, and would make economic sense. At its April 14,1997
meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. At its April 21,1997 meeting,
the Parks Commission recommended an in -lieu park fee.
M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to approve the OP Development Concept Plan for TAMARACK FARM as
presented by Jon Whitcomb, based on staff and Planning Commission recommendation and the Findings
stated in the Planner's report, but at this point they are not approving the concept for shared wells. (Motion
passed 4-0).
E. Modification to Preliminary Plat and Final Plat, FIELDS OF St.CRO1X, Robert Engstrom
At the last Council meeting, May 20, 1997, a modification to the preliminary plat and plan for the Fields of
St. Croix was continued because there were three members of the Council in attendance. The applicant
requested the continuance because four affirmative votes by the Council is required for these modifications
to be approved. The final plat was approved based on the Preliminary Plat approved by the Council on
February 18,1997. Mr, Engstrom is deleting the eight townhomes and six family homes are proposed and
the existing home on the property will be retained.
M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to adopt Resolution No. 97-33, A Resolution approving a modified final plat of
Fields of St. Croix based on the conditions of approval on page 3 of the planner's report, recommended
approval by the Planning Commission and staff and based on the overall density is far less and more open
space reserved than required and the developer guarantees to save two very large oak trees. (Motion passed
4-0).
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
Subd. 7 Development Standards:
Councilor Conlin asked that the Council and staff have recorded findings for proposed modifications that
would better enhance the rural character more so than the strict interpretation of the OP regulation or
review and amend this regulation.
M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp — to direct the staff to work with the Planning Commission and City Council to
discuss and address issues regarding Subd. 7 in the OP Zoning District as soon as possible and state more
definite conditions where Subd 7 is appropriate. (Motion passed 4-0).
DeLapp also asked to review faulty definitions of duplexes, townhomes and twinhomes.
F. PF, Public, Quasi -Public Facilities Zoning Text. Amendment
M/S/P DeLapp/Duan — to postpone consideration until Council submits their comments one -week from
tonight and the staff and City Administrator can review the proposed text amendment. (Motion passed 4-
0).
H. I-94 Update
Planner Terwedo received a fiscal analysis from Springsted, and she would like to hold two open houses to
look at the three alternatives and to wrap up discussion by end of July. The Council called a workshop for
June 17, 5 to 7 p.m. and invited the I-94 committee and Planning Commission to review the report.
9. CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT:
Attorney Filla will be meeting with the attorney for the Hammes, and he will get a draft agreement to the
Council by Friday or Monday and asked that the Council get back to Mary with their comments for the next
Council meeting.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Year-to-date Budget Update
If there's enough questions, the budget update will be added to the next Council agenda. The Council
thanked the staff involved in Clean Up Day.
B. Request from League of Minnesota Cities for City Officials to serve on Variance Committee and
Dispute Resolution Board. No Council action required.
C. Highway 5 and County Road 15 Improvements
County Road 15 Improvements:
Administrator Kucffner reported Sandy Cullen stated the "No Build" option for Manning Avenue is always
an option. The County will be spending next month or so to study this option and review the impact on
environment and may come to one of our meetings. Mayor John is part of this committee and will keep the
City updated.
Highway 5 Road Improvements
Administrator Kueffner will get back when she hears from MnDOT. Councilor DeLapp felt the City
should be proactive. This is not in the best interest for our city. The Village Committee could study the
affect of Hwy 5 and what it would it do to the old village.
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilor Dunn asked what is the status of the CUP review? She saw the Lake Elmo Diary and thought
Frank Langer was good when he said "decrease spending, lower taxes".
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. 15 acres purchased from Berscliens
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
The Council agreed to a lease agreement with the Berschens to harvest hay and asked what expense and
liability would there be to the City.
The Council adjourned the meting at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 97-25 setting fees for Chapter 3, Section 300
97-26 setting fees for Chapter 4, Section 400
97-27 setting fees for Chapter 5, Section 505
97-28 setting fees for Chapter 5, Section 525
97-29 setting fees for Chapters, Section 530
97-30 setting fees for Chapter 5, Section 535
97-31 setting fees for Chapter 12, Section 1200
97-32 setting fees for Chapter 13, Section 1320
97-33 Approve a modified final plat of Fields of St. Croix
Ordinance No. 9708 rezoning TAMARACK FARM from Rural Residential to Open Space Preservation
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997
JUNE
3, 1997 LADE EL11O COUNCIL MEETING
List of Claims for
Approval
For the period 05/30/97 to
06/03197
05/30/97
CLAIM
TOTAL
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
TO WHOM PAID
FOR WHAT PURPOSE
DATE
NUMBER
CLAIM
NUMBER
AMOUNT
MN CITYJCOUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSN
MEMBERSHIP DUES
06/03/97
5943
60.00
IOD-41300-433
60,00
VALLEY BOOKSELLER
PLANNING COMMISSION BOOKS
06/03197
5944
99.35
100-41910-207
99.35
MEDICA HEALTH PLANS
JUNE INSURANCE PREMIUM
06/03/97
5945
3,467,37
150-41500-130
2,458.91
100-42400-130
381.03
100-43100-130
627.43
ALLIED GROUP INSURANCE TRUST
JUNE INSURANCE PREMIUM
06103/97
5946
57.64
100-41500-130
23.99
100-42400-130
11.10
100-43100-130
19.55
AMERICAN MEDICAL SECURITY
JUNE INSURANCE PREMIUM
06/53/97
5947
360.42
100-41500-130
216.03
100-42400-130
17.33
100-43100-130
127.06
UNITED WISCONSIN GROUP
JUNE INSURANCE PREMIUM
06/03/97
5948
488.65
100-41500-130
263.66
100-42400-130
50.49
100-43100-130
174.59
MINN, BENEFIT ASSN.
JUNE INSURANCE PREMIUM
06/93/97
5949
822.69
IDO-41500-130
74.61
100-43100-139
748.08
STILLWATER AREA CHAMBER
DINNERS FOR ANNUAL MEETING
06103/97
5950
210.00
100-41300-433
210.00
TAUTGES REDPATH & CO
COMPUTER TRAINING
16/03/97
5951
585.00
100-41500-207
585,00
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY
OFFICE BLDG MAINT
06/03/97
5952
45,10
100-41500-100
45.40
STILLWATER GAZETTE
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
06/03/97
5953
244.86
100-41500-351
244.36
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
OFFICE TELEPHONES
06/03/97
5954
$9.65
100-41500-320
89.65
U. S. WEST
TELEPHONE SERVICE
06/03/97
5955
708.11
100-41500-320
354.77
100-42200-320
187.90
100-43100-320
101.67
100-45205-320
63.77
MICHAEL SMITH
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER & VEHICLE
06103/97
5956
325.00
100-42700-110
650,00
100-42700-415
175.00
F,X,L., INC.
ASSESSOR MONTHLY
06103197
5957
1,409.00
100-41550-300
1,400.00
PETERSON FRAM & BERGMAN
APRIL LEGAL
06/03/97
5956
5,705.85
100-41600-300
1,979,15
100-41600-300
3,454.70
803-41600-350
1,272.00
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
FIRE DEPT INJURY
06/03/97
5959
162,80
100-42200-150
162.80
AT & T WIRELESS SERVICES
FIRE DEPT
16/13/91
5960
11.21
100-42200-320
11.21
PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION
FIRE DEPT EQUIP SERVICE
06/03/97
5961
346.05
100-42200-217
345.00
GRAFIX SHOPPE
FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES
06/03/97
5962
160.00
100-42209-217
160.00
ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
UPGRADE RADIO EQUIPMENT
06103/97
5963
953.92
100-42200-580
953.92
TNT INC
FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT REPAIR
05/03/97
5964
523.35
100-42200-220
523.35
A T & T
FIRE & PUBLIC WORKS
06/03197
5965
48.63
100-42209-320
19.55
100-43100-329
29.08
WASHINGTON COUNTY TREAS,
FEBRUARY SALTJSAND
06/03/97
5966
183.10
100-43100-229
183,10
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS
PUBLIC WORKS GRAVEL
06103/97
5967
92.35
100-43100-228
92.35
NORTHERN AIRGAS, INC.
PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES
06/03/97
5968
15.60
100-43100-223
16,60
ZACK'S INCORPORATED
PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES
06/03/97
5969
208.48
190-43100-223
208.43
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT, INC.
PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT REPAIR
06103/97
5970
928.29
100-43100-221
928,20
R. C. TRUCKING
CLEAN-UP DAYS TIRES
06/03197
$971
1,101,00
100-43100-384
1,101.00
VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL INC,
CLEAN-UP DAYS OUMPSTERS
06/03197
5972
4,127.50
190-43100-384
4,127,50
ARCH MINNESOTA, INC.
CLEAN-UP DAYS APPLIANCE REMOVAL
06/03/97
5973
485.00
100-43100-384
485.00
A T & T
PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS
06/03/91
5974
10.66
100-43100-320
5.33
100-45200-320
5.33
CUSTOM CONCRETE
READY MIX FOR PEBBLE PARK
06/03/97
5975
389.29
190-45200-219
389.29
OAKDALE, CITY OF
APRIL WATER PURCHASED
06/03/97
5976
840.75
601-49400-250
840.75
CAMAS - SHIELY DIVISION
PARKS GRAVEL
06/03/97
5977
1,078.24
404-45200-530
1,078.24
TOTAL 27,836.07 27,836.07
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.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1997
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
Pledge of Allegiance
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: May 20, 1997
3. CLAIMS
7:15 4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAUINQUIRIES:
A. Public Inquiries
B. Car Wash fund raiser for the Rand Wagner family to attend the National Convention for Family of
the Year in DesMoines, Iowa
C. Other
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Resolutions Adopting Fees
7:30 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:None
7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. No Parking Signs on Upper 330 St. turnaround by Lake Elmo Oil bulk tanks:Dan Olinger
7:40 6. PLANNING. LAND USE & ZONING:
A. Old Village Committee
B. Concept Plan:Mixed Use, Residential/Retail:Lynskey Property
C. Rezone from (RR) Rural Residential to (OP) Open Space Preservation District
TAMARACK FARMS
D. OP Development Concept Plan, Jon Whitcomb, TAMARACK FARM
E. Modification to Preliminary Plat and Final Plat, FIELDS OF ST. CROIX, Robert Engstrom
F. PF, Public, Quasi -Public Facilities Zoning Text Amendment
G. Other
9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Year-to-date Budget Update
B. Request from League of Minnesota Cities for City Officials to serve on Variance Committee and
Dispute Resolution Board
C. Highway 5 and County Road 15 Improvements
D. Other
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 3, iy97
11. CITY COUNCIL REPO
A. Mayor John
B. Council Member Conlin
C. DeLapp
D. Dunn
E. Hunt
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. 15 acres purchased from Berschens
B.
13. ADJOURN