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CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES MAY 149 2024 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom and Jeff Holtz. ABSENT: Councilmember Matt Hirn. Staff present: Interim City Administrator Schroeder, Public Works Director Powers, Community Development Director Stopa, Assistant Planner Monterusso and City Clerk Johnson. MPCA PFAS Water Update Hanna Temme from AECOM presented information regarding the treatment of contaminated water with the SAFF system currently being tested at Tablyn Park. Andri Dahlmeier, 3M Settlement technical coordinator presented information regarding contamination levels, location of the contaminated water and future projections. Discussion was held concerning contamination and future movement of the contamination in ground water aquifers. Treatment of water with the SAFF system was discussed along with other methods of treating contaminated water. Open Space PUD Ordinance Review Community Development Director Stopa reviewed current open space zoning. Discussion was held regarding streets and curbs, cluster developments and design standards. Staff received direction to prepare a draft ordinance update for Planning Commission and Council approval. Communitv Room Policv Discussion Interim Administrator Schroeder presented the city's current policy for rental of the council chambers in the old city hall building and the potential challenges with allowing public use of the community room in the city center building. Discussion was held regarding fees and deposits for use of city spaces and limitations on allowed uses. Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a policy for public use of the community room during business hours. Items for Future Agenda Parks Master Plan and Lake Association Grants will be on upcoming workshop agendas.