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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JUNE 19, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br />Council Member Pearson attended a library meeting and applauded the work of the Library Board. He attended a meeting with the mayor and administrator at the county regarding economics, and attended a truck meeting with the Fire Department to determine the need. Council Member Emmons reported Washington County Water Consortium meeting; maintenance of rain gardens and stated the county would like to see more city representation on that subgroup and welcomed the Council’s feedback. Council Member Smith met with staff on Fall Festival and discussed changing the name to Elmo Days, making it more of an identity and possibly making it a two-day event; shared her sadness at one of Lake E lmo resident’s drowning and expressed sympathy for the family of the young man. Mayor Johnston reported he met with a perspective candidate running for council and discussed running a campaign; met with city staff and Council Member Smith regarding the history of the Memo of Understanding (MOU) and basis of Comprehensive Plan; attended the groundbreaking for the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility; participated in the Friends of Lake Elmo Library meeting, attended the I-94 Business Corridor meeting with Council Member Pearson, attended the Metro Cities Board meeting where they approved the annual budget; worked on the new library building and commended all the hard work being done and asked for volunteers to help; met with staff, DNR and local lake owners on the water ordinance and stated it seemed to be resolved. City Administrator Zuleger thanked Steve DeLapp and expressed he is a ‘man on a mission’ regarding the library; thanked and commended everyone who made the City Hall upgrade a possibility; noting a Quality Star will be recommended to the Public Works Department; received DNR final approval to keep the high water mark at 929.7 feet; working with Washington County Humane Officer regarding the dog ordinance and process; reported that 22 landowners attended the I-94 Corridor meeting out of 77 personal invitations delivered, and discussed road and sewer water development; will be attending the LMC Annual Conference in Duluth; Thursday’s HOA meeting may be postponed until next week due to attendance. City Attorney Snyder updated the City Council on the final purchase agreement of the library; thanked City Engineer Griffin and Planning Klatt assistance of the Purchase Agreement of Well Site No. 4; the detachment case brief will be filed at end of week; work regarding internal issues. City Engineer Griffin reported he attended a pre-screening board meeting with the municipal State Aid regarding rules for fund distribution; St. Croix Sanctuary development is moving forward after Brown’s Watershed District approval; met with City Administrator CIP scheduling process has started; met with Washington County to better prepare, coordinate and partner with regard to the infrastructure and County corridors. Director of Planning Klatt reported the Village Work Group meeting Wednesday morning; updating the Comprehensive Plan for the Planning Commission’s review for ultimate submittal to Council before METC; attended meeting regarding senior and affordable housing for our community.