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Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 4 September 9, 2014 Brian McCool, the attorney representing Greenway Holdings, agreed with John Herman and supports the preliminary plat. He reiterated that the buyer will work with the City on access to the storm water pond on Lot 2. Nm_ Luther Seminary Plat Mayor Dains asked John Herman about the "open space" concept which Herman responded that there are no specific plans by the Seminary for the area but there is a "diversity of housing choices" which the Seminary can explore. Herman stated the Trust for Public Land and they informed the Seminary there could be "legacy amendment" funds available to explore this area further. Councilor Mac Lean moved to authorize staff to prepare a resolution for preliminary plat approval. Councilor Hawkinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, Eureka Recycling Contract Bownik provided an overview on changes to the contract. Eureka has a new sorting system which will allow residents to put all recycling into one bin without separation. He stated recycling pick-up should continue on a weekly basis with the possibility of adding compost pick- up. Eureka will be adding new vehicles to the route which means the blue bins will be replaced with carts sometime during the spring of 2015. The recycling fees will stay at their current levels until the spring of 2015 in which the costs to the City will be lower. The larger sized carts and the new sorting system will allow for adding the recycling of plastics labeled numbers 4, 5 and 7. Chris Goodwin of Eureka joined the discussion. Lauderdale will apply to Ramsey County for a grant to help pay for the new containers. A final agreement on the Recycling Contract will be agreed to at a future Council Meeting. 2015 Preliminary Levy and Budget Butkowski presented information to the Council about the preliminary budget which does not increase the City levy. Butkowski stated the Conduit Debt for the Eldercare project will add $90,000 to City revenue and will be added to specific City funds which the Council decides. Butkowski stated the preliminary levy cannot be increased after being set by the Council. The Council will keep the levy at the -present $495,000 with the conduit bond revenue making UP for increased expenditures. Butkowski stated the Council will need to set the preliminary levy at the September 23 meeting.