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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> June 3, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br />ITEM 12: University of Minnesota Test Seed Plot <br /> <br />Gary Deters, University of Minnesota Lawn Water Conservation Educator, presented <br />information on the challenges and benefits of improving grass seed mixtures for better lawn <br />water conservation. Mr. Deters also reviewed the project proposed for testing seed mixes at the <br />water tower #3 site in Lake Elmo and discussed irrigation requirements. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />UMN LOW INPUT GRASS STUDY ON CITY PROPERTY FOR 2025 THROUGH 2027 <br />AND PROVIDE AN IRRIGATION WAIVER TO IRRIGATE AS NEEDED DURING THE <br />2025 ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD. Motion passed 5 – 0. <br /> <br />ITEM 13: Parks Commission Appointment <br /> <br />Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved to appoint Giovanni <br />Bloyer to the Parks Commission. Motion passed 5 – 0. <br /> <br />COUNCIL REPORTS <br />Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on the grand opening of the Lake Elmo Creamery ice cream shop. <br />Councilmember Holtz: Noted the passing of Oak Park Heights Mayor Mary McComber and <br />commented on the tours held at public works. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />City Administrator Miller: Reported on Bay West open house and the quarterly staff lunch. <br />CLOSED SESSION <br />Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ENTER CLOSED <br />SESSION PURSUANT TO MN STAT. SECTION 13.05D, SUBDIVISION 3 (A) FOR THE <br />PURPOSES OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. Motion <br />passed 5 – 0. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> ______________________________ <br /> Charles Cadenhead, Mayor <br />_______________________________ <br />Julie Johnson, City Clerk