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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 1999
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: January 19, 1999
3. CLAIMS
4. PUBLIC INOUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL:
A. Public Inquiries
B. Discussion and direction for "Lake Elmo Diary" — Channel 16 Program: Mayor Hunt
5. CONSENT AGENDA: None
6. MAINTENANCE/PARKS/FIRE/BUILDING:
A. Request for Replacement Dump Truck: DanOlinger
B. Request for Replacement Box and Sander: Dan Olinger
Fire Department request for updating of Telesquirt Truck
C. Location for Detached Garage: Eric & Kari Wahlstron, 11415 30"' Street
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. South Washington County Interceptor Facilities Plan
B. Resolution requesting speed study on 30"' Street/Update on Traffic Studies
C. Speed Study on TH5
S. PLANNING, LAND USE AND ZONING:
A. Final Plat for Collopy Hills: Abbott/Friederichs (POSTPONED)
B. CANCEL
C. Amended Open Space Concept Plan: Tana Ridge -
D. Open Space Concept Plan" Emerson/Forliti _
E. Open Space Concept Plan: Fields of St.Croix — Phase Two
F. Release of Development Security — Heritage Farm
G. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Northeast Annexed Area
H. Planning Commission 1999 Work Plan
I. Discussion on traffic lights on Inwood Avenue
9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A. looker Landfill Trust
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Nile Fellows, MPCA — Reclamation Plan for SW-1
B. Amortization of Non -conforming Uses (Passed on to Planning and Village Commission)
C. Joint Meeting with surrounding communities
D. Farmington MSA Text
E. Stonegate Trails
F. Road Curbs (1-5-99 Two month deadline)
G. Trail Maintenance Policy
H. Agreement with OPH for grading and snowplowing east half of 55" Street
1. Modifications of OP Standards
J. Street Light policy(12-1-98)
K. Set date forjoint workshop with PZ on PF (12-1-98)
L. Cat Ordinance (1-5-99)
M. Update on process by State for Highway 36 Reconstruction (1-5-99)
N. Contract for Building Inspection Services, Policy on Conferences (1-5-99)
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12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Contract with Colle, McVey for Public Relations Support for Consolidation
B. Draft Plan for Merger Implementation for Lake Elmo/Baytown Township
Mayor Hunt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Siedow, Dunn,
Hunt, Armstrong, DeLapp, City Attorney Filla, City Planner Dillerud, City Engineer Prow, Building
Official Jim McNamara and Administrator Kueffner.
1. AGENDA
M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to approve the February 2, 1999 City Council agenda, as amended. (Motion passed
5-0).
2. MINUTES: January 19, 1999
M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow — to approve the January 19, 1999 City Council minutes, as amended. (Motion
passed 5-0).
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to approve the February 2, 1999 Claims, as presented (Motion passed 5-0).
4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL:
A. Public Inquiries
Colette Jurek introduced herself to the Council as the new Community Service Manager for Northern States
Power Company. I-
B. Discussion and direction for "Lake Elmo Diary", Channel�,1.6 Program: Mayor Hunt
Since Mayor Wyn John had resigned, there has been no Lake Elmo Diary..Mayor Hunt suggested that the
Lake Ehno Diary be a monthly, community -based show, prepared by volunteers, and hosted by a non-
elected official. He will ask for volunteers to collect information -and:help.pull a program together. The
Council supported the Lake Elmo Diary as an official vehicle to.get information out to our residents and
thought it important to keep a revitalized program going and made the following motion.
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to direct staff to add discussion on support of Lake Elmo Diary to the :Work List,
and when appropriate, come back in 2 to 3 months. (Motion passed 5-0):
5. CONSENT AGENDA: None
6. MAINTENANCE/PARKS/FIRE/BUILDING:
A. Request for Replacement Dump Truck
At its February I meeting, the Maintenance Advisory Committee reviewed the request from the
Maintenance Dept. for the purchase of a new truck to replace the 1990 unit. The MAC made a motion to
recommend the purchase of a 1990 L8880 Ford (Sterling) chassis from Boyer Trucks and Dump body with
plows from J-Craft at a total cost of $93,948.80 as per the specifications on the state contract based on the
following findings:
1. The existing unit had been originally on the CIP for replacement in 7 years (1997). It had been twice
pushed out an additional year. A new unit cannot be delivered until mid 2000 making the old unit a
full 10 years.
2. The existing unit is in need of major repairs, including rust, a bent sub -frame and damaged wing
adapter. The right front spring has been replaced, but does not carry the weight of the wing correctly.
3. Anew unit cannot be delivered until the year 2000, so this will be out of the year 2000 budget, not the
1999 budget.
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4. There is at present $92,000 in the budget for this unit, the actual cost will be $89,820 less trade in of
$26,300 plus tax of $4,128.80 for a total of $67.648.80, plus the license tabs.
M/S/P Armstrong/Dunn — to approve the purchase by the Maintenance Dept. for a new dump truck (cab &
chassis from Boyer Trucks $51,872.00, Dump body, plows, sander, hydraulics from J-Craft $37,048.00,
Two-way radio from Capital Com. $650.00, Lettering from Advance Graphics $250, Trade-in allowance
for 1990 Ford dump truck from Boyer Trucks-$26,300) at a cost of $67,648.80 (includes Sales tax
$4,128.80) based on the Maintenance Advisory Committee's recommendation and findings. There was no
administrative review on this purchase. (Motion passed 5-0).
B. Request for Replacement of Box and Sander
At its February 1 meeting, the Maintenance Advisory Committee reviewed the request from the
Maintenance Dept. for the purchase of a new box and sander for the 1986 L8000 truck. The MAC adopted
a motion recommending the purchase of a new box and sander for the 1986 L8000 from J. Craft at a cost of
$12,638.84 based on the following findings:
1. The existing box has been repaired in about 1994 and is now again rusted to a point that the sub -
supports are giving away and repair is not a feasible option.
2. The truck chassis and drive train are in good shape. A new box and sander will lengthen its usable life
by an additional 5 years.
3. There is $15,000 in the budget for this purchase; actual cost will be $12,638.84, less than has been
budgeted.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to approve the purchase by the Maintenance'Dept for a new box and sander for the
1.986.1,8000 truck from J. Craft at a cost of $12,638.84 based on,the:Maintenance: Advisory Committee's
recommendation and its three findings. There was no administrative review on this purchase. (Motion
Passed
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn to add to the Council agenda the Request by the Fire Department for updating of
telesquirt truck. (Motion passed 5-0).
Fire Department request for updating of Telesquirt Truck -
At its February 1 meeting, the Maintenance Advisory Committee reviewed the request from the Fire
Department for the approval to go out for bid for refurbishing the Telesquirt. The MAC adopted a motion
to recommend the Fire Department go out for bids for the reconditioning of the 1980 IHC/General Safety
Telesquirt truck and then come back to MAC for full review based on the following findings:
1. This has been discussed at MAC meetings the last couple of years. The unit was inspected for
deterioration and upgrade needs.
2. The basic truck is still in good condition. The upgrading needed is the body and box which is rusted,
and some equipment that needs upgrading.
3. A new truck such as this sells for approx. $400,000. Upgrading of our old unit should be in the area of
approx. $75,000. This will give an additional 10-year of service.
4. There is $100,000 in the budget this year for this refurbishing. Actual cost will be in the area of
$75,000.
M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong — to approve the request by the Fire Department to follow all regulations for going
out for sealed bids for refurbishing the 1980 IHC/General Safety telesquirt truck based on the Maintenance
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Advisory Committee's recommendation and findings. There was no administrative review done on this
purchase. (Motion passed 5-0).
C. Location for Detached Garage; Eric & Kari Wahlstrom, 11415 30a' Street
Jim McNamara, Building Official, reported Eric Wahlstron, 11415 30a' Street, proposes construction of a
detached garage on their lot closer to the road than the main structure. This lot backs up to Legion Pond.
Section 300.13, Subd, 31 allows location of a detached garage closer to the public road than the main
structure by City Council Resolution. The applicant provided a site plan for review, but was not in
attendance to answer any questions
M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to postpone consideration of Eric and Kari Wahlstrom's request for
construction of a detached garage closer to the road than the main structure until the applicant can show on
a sketch where the neighbors residences are located, contact neighbors for letter of support, and state what
physical conditions exist on the property to dictate this garage placement. (Motion passed 5-0).
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. South Washington County Interceptor Facilities Plan: NO ACTION TAKEN
City Engineer, Tom Prew, reviewed the South Washington County Interceptor Facilities Plan with the
Council and recommended that they ask for 0.5 mgd in the new treatment plant and interceptor for long
term emergency capacity by the City. The MCES will meet with the Council soon to formally review the
final plan with them.
B. Resolution requesting speed study on 30`h Street/Update on Traffic Studies
Administrator Kueffner reported on her conversation with Jolene Servatius of Mn/DOT regarding local
traffic studies on Highway 5, from Inwood Avenue to Jamaca Avenue; Manning Avenue and Highway 5;
and on 301' Street. Tom Prow explained the current speed limit of 30 MPH on 301h Street was reduced to
30MPH after the reconstruction. The last authorization for 30a Street was in 1991 and at that time 35mph
was authorized to be posted from CSAH17 to 400 feet east of Legion Avenue, and 50 meh was authorized
to be posted form Legion Avenue to CSAH15. In order to change the speed limit on 30` Street, the City
must, by resolution, request a speed study by Mn/DOT. In the meantime, we cannot enforce the posted
speed limits on 30a' Street and the Washington County Sheriffs Dept. has been notified of this. Kueffner
asked if we could leave the signs up until the speed study was done. Ms. Servatius said, "at the advice of
our City Attorney, we could post the design speed." She stressed that we could not enforce the posted
speed limits.
M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to adopt Resolution No. 99-9, requesting Mn/DOT conduct a speed study on
30th Street, between CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) and CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue). (Motion passed 5-
0).
C. Speed Study —TH5
Council member Dunn asked that the speed limit along TH5 be reduced to 40 MPH from 45 MPH between
Klondike Avenue and CSAH17 for safety of people exiting and entering off of CSAH17. The MnDOT
engineer questioned why a signal system wasn't installed at CSAH17 and TH5; in the center of town.
M/S/P Armstrong/DeLapp to adopt Resolution No. 99-10, requesting Mn/DOT conduct a speed study
along TH 5 from CSAH 17 to Klondike Avenue within the City of Lake Elmo. (Motion passed 5-0).
Councilor DeLapp hopes MnDOT looks at the context of the entire Old Village rather than installing lights
at intersections because there are other means to control traffic.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to direct the staff to invite Jolene Servatius of MnDOT, to a Council meeting to
discuss Highway 5 through the Old Village and Highway 36 development plans. (Motion passed 5-0).
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8. PLANNING, LAND USE AND ZONING:
A. Final Plat for Collopy Hills: Abbott/Friederichs
On behalf of his client, in his February 2, 1999 letter, Tim Freeman of Folz, Freeman, Dupay & Assoc.,
requested that the Final Plat for Collopy Hills be removed from the City Council agenda on February 2,
1999. Freeman will contact the Council in the future if the status of this project changes.
B. CANCELLED
C. Amended Open Space Concept Plan: Tana Ridge
Planner Dillerud reported at its January 25, 1999 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the amended OP Concept Plan for 18 single family detached dwelling units on a 40-acre site
west of the Fields of St. Croix and south of 50'h Sheet N. The approval recommendation consisted of
several conditions, many of which are related to the interdependence of this amended OP Concept Plan
with the Emerson/Forliti and Fields 2"d OP Concept Plan.
The Lake Elmo Parks Commission reviewed the three concept plans at its January 12th meeting and
recommended to accept the Public Park Dedication proposed, subject to: Parking facilities to include five
parking stalls on the north side of the park and 15 stalls on the south side of park, with a two-way street
from TH5, total acres of park to be 14.5-acres, park to include a soccer filed, softball diamond, tot lot; all to
be built by developers, two signs; one each end of park (north and south) announcing the park as a "Lake
Elmo City Park".
Tim Freeman, Folz, Freeman, Dupay & Assoc., submitted a memo outlining the position of the three
developers as it concerns the open space calculation of the three developments. In all of the previously
approved Open Space development, the areas dedicated as park have been considered a part of the required .
open space. Mr. Freeman also submitted a memo outlining the position of the three developers as it
concerns the park portion of these developments. Their main interest was to create a neighborhood park
that would be an asset to the development, as well as the City. With the 120 plus homes; including Phase 1
of Fields of St. Croix, that are being proposed adjacent to this neighborhood park, they feel that additional
scheduling will overcrowd this facility. This will seriously detract from the neighborhood feel of this new
area of Lake Elmo. The use of a Neighborhood Park, as defined in the Lake Elmo Park Plan, is to serve the
needs of the surrounding neighborhood, not the entire community.
After much discussion, the Council agreed to the following amendments: The Development Stage Plan
shall reflect Public Park Dedication coordinated with the Emerson/Forliti and Fields 2"d as follows:
1. The public park shall be 12.5 acres in area, as depicted by the concept plan.
2. The public park dedication shall include park improvements at a cost not to exceed $40,000, and
include grading and seeding of a soccer field, grading and seeding of a softball field; installation of a
chain link backstop; and building of a tot -lot area with sand base an activity equipment.
3. Vehicular parking for Park visitors shall be on street, with sheet cross section to accommodate five
vehicles.
4. The public park dedication proposed shall be also considered Preserved Open Space for the purpose of
Ordinance requirement regarding Open Space to be provided.
M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow - to adopt Resolution No. 99-11, as amended, approving the amended OP Concept
Plan for Tana Ridge, based on the findings, and subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission. (Motion passed 3-2:Dunn: This is too dense of a development for the area. Not in favor of
transfer of density. Armstrong:She voted against these parcels to come out of the moratorium. The
development is too dense for the area. The Council should look at each parcel individually. She is not in
favor of the transfer of density. The Council has not considered what the Planning Commission has asked
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them to look at, particularly, 60% of the Commission said that one-third of an acre is too small of a lot.
Changes to the OP Ordinance need to be changed before the City reviews any more new plats.).
D. Open Space Concept Plan: Emerson/Forliti
Planner Dillerud reported at its January 25"', 1999 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a
recommendation to approve this OP Concept Plan for 17 single family detached dwelling units on a 38.2
acre site west of the Fields of St. Croix and north of State Highway 5. The approval recommendation is
upon several conditions, many of which are related to the interdependence of this OP Concept Plan with the
Tana Ridge and Fields 2"d OP Concept Plans. While the respective Concept Plans proposed dwelling unit
counts responsive to OP formulas, there is interdependence related to public street access/design, OP Open
Space location, and public park dedication. Also, a single wetland treatment system servicing all three
projects is proposed.
The Lake Elmo Parks Commission reviewed the three Concept Plans at its January 12" meeting and
recommended to accept the public Park Dedication proposed, subject to conditions regarding enlargement,
parking, improvements and signage.
The Council agreed to the following amendments:
1. Outlot B, as depicted on the Concept Plan, shall be considered Preserved Open Space as defined by the
Zoning Ordinance, subject to a recorded Covenant precluding additional dwelling units, in lieu of a
Conservation Easement.
2. A public street shall be extended easterly to connect with the northerly cul-de-sac of the Fields 2md.
Council member Dunn indicated the neighbors' wish to have trees screening along the driveway to provide
privacy needs to be resolved at the Preliminary Plat Stage.
M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp — to adopt Resolution No. 99-12, as amended, approving the OP Concept Plan for
Emerson/Forliti, based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission. (Motion passed 4-1:Armstrong: The same reasons as stated in the vote for Tana Ridge.)
E. Open Space Concept Plan: Fields of St. Croix —Phase Two
Planner Ditlerud reported at its January 25, 1999 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a
recommendation to approve this OP Concept Plan for 37 single family detached dwelling units; 17
townhouse units; and a Farmstead market on an 80 acre site south of the Fields of St. Croix and north of
State Highway 5. The approval recommendation is upon several conditions, many of which are related to
the interdependence of this OP Concept Plan with the Emerson/Forliti and Tana Ridge OP Concept Plans.
There is proposed interdependence related to public street access/design, OP Open Space location, and
public park dedication. Also, a single wetland treatment system servicing all three projects is proposed.
Planner Dillerud pointed out, unique to this Concept Plan, is the proposal to transfer 17 "unused" dwelling
units from the previous stage of the Fields of St. Croix. The 17 units proposed for transfer to this project
numerically matched the 17 units proposed as "Phase III" on the applicant's drawing. With the Phase III
site graphically appearing as approximately 2 % acres, it is evident that townhouses are proposed even
though not specified. The Code permits up to 40% of OP units to be townhouse by Conditional Use
Permit.
The Lake Elmo Park Commission reviewed the three Concept Plans at its January 12 meeting. Their
recommendation is to accept the Public Park Dedication proposed, subject to conditions regarding
enlargement, parking, improvements and signage.
M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp — to follow Tim Freeman's interpretation regarding the open space calculations of
these three developments which is consistent with the Lake Elmo Code. (Motion passed 3-2: Dunn: This is
too dense of a development for the area, Armstrong: She voted against these parcels to come out of the
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moratorium. The development is too dense for the area. The Council should look at each parcel
individually).
The Council approved the following Amendments:
1. The 17 dwelling units proposed by the Concept Plan as "Phase III" are identified as townhouses. A
development state plan for these dwelling units shall be submitted concurrent with the balance of
Fields 2id.
2. "Transfer" of 17 dwelling units to Fields 2"d from the Fields of St. Croix first plan is approved in
Concept provided that the Development Stage Plan include a legal vehicle to accommodate such
transfer.
M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow - to adopt Resolution No. 99-13, as amended, approving the OP Concept Plan for
Fields of St. Croix 2"d, based on the findings and subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission. (Motion passed 4-I:Armstrong: For the same reasons she voted against Tana Ridge and
Emerson/Forliti Concept Plan.)
F. Release of Development Security — Heritage Farm
Planner Dillerud reported that on November 17d', 1998, the Council accepted all public improvements
constructed within Heritage Farms and reduced the development security held by the City to $15,000. The
retained security was to determine the status of a bridge the developer constructed on the rail system and to
permit the City to calculate and invoice the developer for internal staff expenses related to the development.
Tom Prew inspected the bridge and noted some design deficiencies. Attorney Filla has advised staff that
the bridge status is clearly a Homeowner Association matter, not the City's.
M/S/P Armstrong/DeLapp - to authorize release of Lake Elmo Bank Letter of Credit #283 as Development
Security for the Heritage Farm development upon payment to the City of the Final Notice for
administrative services. (Motion passed 5-0).
G. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Northeast Annexed Area
Planner Dillerud reported the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Northeast
Annexed Area, subject to Metropolitan Council concurrence, on November 5, 1999. The approved Land
Use Plan specified OP for the entire 190+ acre area, except the 3 acre church parcel (PF — Public Facilities)
along Highway 5.
By its letter of December 8, 1998, the Metropolitan Council staff finds the City -approved amendment
incomplete for Council review. The Met Council staff objection to the amendment relates to the permanent
open space feature of Lake Elmo's OP classification in the Urban Reserve designated by the Regional
Blueprint. They observe that the open space created by the OP could never be urbanized, therefore,
effectively removing it from their Urban Reserve inventory:
Since the November submission to the Met Council, the City has changed its Land Use Pan to substitute
RAD guiding where OP guiding appeared previously; and, amended the Zoning Ordnance to make OP
Cluster Development Optional (as a Conditional Use) within the AG and RR zoning districts of RAD
guiding rather than mandatory, as was the case with OP guiding.
Due to both the Met Council's review comments and the City's changes to OP Plan and zoning structure,
the Planning Commission reheard the Northeast Annexed Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment on
January 11 and January 25. The Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to Land Use classify the
Northeast Annexed Area as follows:
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1. The church site —PF (Public Facilities)
2. The portion depicted as "Permanent Rural" by the Regional Blueprint (approximately the south one-
third) — AG (Agriculture).
3. The Balance (North two-thirds) RAD (Rural Agricultural Development).
M/S/ Armstrong/Hunt - to adopt Resolution No. 99-14, approving an amendment to the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan establishing Land Use classifications within the Northeast Annexed Area, subject to
Metropolitan Council review.
M/S/F DeLapp/Siedow — to amend the motion that the land shown AG be guided RAD because it is not
consistent with the surrounding property. (Motion Failed 2-3:Hunt, Armstrong, Dunn).
Planner Dillerud stated Met Council could withhold authorization for the City to put the comprehensive
plan into effect it if is not consistent with the Regional Blueprint.
M/S/P Armstrong/Hunt — to adopt Resolution No. 99-14, approving an amendment to the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan establishing Land Use classifications within the Northeast Annexed Area, subject to
the Metropolitan Council review. (Motion passed 5-0).
Planner Dillerud stated Met Council could withhold review of comprehensive plan if not consistent with
Regional Blueprint.
H. Planning Commission 1999 Work Plan
Planner Dillerud reported at its January 25"' meeting, the Planning Commission recommended a Planning
Commission Work Pan for 1999. The Work Plan concentrates on completion of the Comprehensive Plan
update, with several plan element and zoning ordinance related issues/Council implementation/enforcement
project to follow. The Commission will also be compiling and reviewing the annual portion of the 5 Year
Capital Improvement Program on a schedule to coincide with the City Year 2000 budgeting calendar.
M/S/P DeLapp/Damn - to accept the Planning Commission 1999 Work Plan and waiving the 1999 annual
meeting with the Planning Commission regarding the Work Plan; subject to review when consolidation
with Baytown Township. (Motion passed 5-0).
M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to amend the agenda to discuss traffic lights on. Inwood Avenue. (Motion
passed 5-0).
I. Discussion on traffic lights on Inwood Avenue
Council Member DeLapp read in the Guardian Angles Church newspaper that a letter was sent to the MN
State Traffic Engineer because of the many traffic hazards surrounding the Guardian Angels Church
complex. In the letter, the church administrator states the major problem area is at the corner of 4`1 Street
and CSH13/Inwood Avenue. There are no lights to control traffic, the corner is pitch black at night; there
are no right hand turn lanes to get traffic onto CSAH13 faster. Heard about lights in the Guardian Angels
Church newsletter and would like them to come in and share plans with us. This letter was sent to
Washington County and Brent Brommer, Oakdale Community Development Director, but not to Lake
Elmo.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to direct the staff to send a letter to MnDOT and ask for information on possible
traffic signalization for 0 Street and CSAH13/lnwood Avenue and their long term plans from I-94 to 10"'
Street. (Motion passed 5-0).
9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A. Junker Landfill Trust - Informational
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10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Mayor Hunt attended a Mahtomedi School District meeting where they asked for a contribution of $500 for
study of Recreational Facilities conducted by an outside firm
The Council wished to continue their standing policy not participating in contributions.
Mayor Hunt and Council member Siedow attended the newly elected officials' conference. There are
issues on meeting the open meeting law regarding e-mail and need a policy for e-mail usage to insure
compliance with the open meeting law.
M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to request the City Attorney draft a policy on e-mail usage to be completed before
formal e-mail usage. (Motion passed 5-0).
Mayor Hunt suggested twice a year, the Mayor and/or Council member meet with representatives of the
Homeowners Assoc. to go over City's work plan for the year. He will gather information and bring back a
formal write up.
Mayor Hunt will work with the appropriate department heads to set up a cul-de-sac workshop with Dan
Olinger, Fire Dept, staff, and Council to look at problem areas with cul-de-sacs, and the equipment needed
to maintain them. Council DeLapp asked that curbs and ditches also be discussed.
Council Member Armstrong asked the Council to look at the OP modifications that the Planning
Commission had drafted.
M/S/P Armstrong/Dunn — to bring the modifications to OP Standards as suggested by the Planning
Commission, Attorney Filla, and Councilor DeLapp and get input from the City Planner and Attorney.
(Motion passed 5-0).
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
12, CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Contract with Colle, McVey for Public Relations Support for Consolidation
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn —to direct the staff to invite Colle McVey to explain the proposal and answer
questions furnished by Attorney Filla in his letter dated January 28"' and answer questions submitted by
Baytown Board, Lake Elmo Staff or Steering Committee to the next meeting concerning the contract.
(Motion passed 5-0).
B. Plan for the Cooperation and Consolidation of Baytown and Lake Elmo
The Council had received a plan for the cooperation and consolidation of the Town of Baytown and the
City of Lake Elmo. Administrator Kueffner provided, for Council approval, a resolution adopting this plan.
M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to adopt Resolution 99-15, A Resolution adopting a plan for the cooperation and
consolidation of the Town of Baytown and the City of Lake Elmo. (Motion passed 5-0).
Administrator Kueffner reported at its February I" meeting, Baytown adopted the Resolution adopting the
plan for the consolidation of Baytown and Lake Elmo.
She further stated that Peter and Marilyn Miller, Miller Excavating, and 43 Baytown residents signed a
petition asking the Bayport City Council to consider annexing a section of Baytown Township east of
Osgood Avenue. At the February 1't meeting, new language was added to the Plan under Future Land Use
which would read, "Owners of property east of Osgood Avenue N. as it extends in a line from the OPH
boundary on the north, West Lakeland boundary on the south, will continue to have the option of exploring
detachment and annexation to the City of Bayport." Administrator Kueffner stated she did not know why
the other 43 property owners, who don't do mining, wanted to go to Bayport. Mayor Hunt wanted, and the
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Council agreed, the transfers decided before the combination was voted upon. He would like a friendly
annexation before concluded date of consolidation.
Mr. Miller requested Baytown meet with Bayport to discuss the issue. Lake Elmo was invited to this
February 10 meeting at 7 p.m. in the Civil Air Patrol Hangar. Kueffner will attend this meeting and asked
for one Council representative.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 99-9 Requesting MnDOT conduct a speed study on 30`" Street, between CSAH17 and
CSAH15
Resolution No. 99-10 Requesting MnDOT conduct a speed study to reduce the speed limit along TH5 to 40
MPH between Klondike Avenue and CSAH17
Resolution No. 99-11 Approving the amended OP Concept Plan for Tana Ridge
Resolution No. 99-12 Approving the amended OP Concept Plan for Emerson/Forliti
Resolution No. 92-13 Approving the amended OP Concept Plan for Fields of St. Croix 2" d
Resolution No. 99-14 Approving an amendment to the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan establishing Land
Use Classification within the Northeast Annexed Area
Resolution No. 99-15 Adopting a Plan for the Cooperation and Consolidation of the Town of Baytown and
the City of Lake Elmo
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Mayor:
Lee Hunt
Councilmembers:
Steve DeLapp
Susan Dunn
Rosemary Armstrong
Chuck Siedow
Lake Elmo City Council
Tuesday
February 2, 1999
3800 Laverne Avenue No.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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additional time is needed before a decision can be made.
6:00 p.m. Meeting with South Washington Watershed District to disclu
Watershed Rules and Financing Plan.
Agenda
Meeting Convenes 7:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Agenda
2. Minutes
January 19, 1999
3. Claims
4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL:
A. Public Inquiries
B. Discussion and direction for "Lake Elmo
Diary" - Channel 16 Program — Mayor
Hunt
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
A.
6. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING
A. Request for Replacement Dump Truck
Dan Olinger MAC
B. Request for Replacement Box & Sander
Dan Olinger MAC
C. Building: Garage; Wahlstrom
Jim McNamara, B.O.
7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Tom Prew
A. South Washington County Interceptor
Facilities Plan
B. Resolution requesting speed study on
301h Street/Update on Traffic Studies
Tom Prew
S. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING
C. Dillerud
A. Final Plat for Collopy Hills:
Lake Elmo City Council Agenda
January 19,1999
Page 2
Abbott/Friederichs
B. CANCEL
C. Amended Open Space Concept
Plan:Tana Ridge
D. Open Space Concept Plan:
Emerson/Forliti
E. Open Space Concept Plan: Fields of St.
Croix — Phase Two
F. Release of Development Security -
Heritage Farm
G. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Northeast Annexed Area
H. Planning Commission 1999 Work Plan
I. Other
9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
A. Junker Landfill Trust
Jerry Filla
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Mayor Hunt
B. Council Member DeLapp
C. Council Member Dunn
D. Council Member Armstrong
D. Council Member Siedow
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Nile Fellows, MPCA — Reclamation
Plan for SW1
B. Amortization of Non -conforming uses
(Passed on to Planning and Village
Commission)
C. Joint Meeting with surrounding
communities
D. Farmington MSA Text
E. Stonegate Trails
F. Road Curbs (1-5-99 Two month
deadline)
G. Trail Maintenance Policy
H. Agreement with OPH for grading and
snowplowing east half of 55th St.
1. Modifications of OP Standards
J. Street Light Policy (12-1-98)
K. Set date for joint workshop with PZ on
PF (12-1-98)
L. Cat Ordinance (1-5-99)
M. Update on process by State for Hwy 36
(1-5-99)
N. Contract for Building Inspection
Lake Elmo City Council Agenda
January 19, 1999
Paze 3
Services, Personnel Policy on
Conferences (1-5-99)
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
MLK
A. Contract with Colle, McVoy
B.
13. Adjourn
2-9-99, 7 p.m., CC/PZ Workshop on PF