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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br />council from adding too many conditions to the extension. Council Member Park expressed her support for the extension w/o the exclusion. Pearson and Johnston and Smith expressed their support for the extension with the exclusion. <br />Vote to Amend Motion; vote passed 4-1, Emmons Nay. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the amended MALMQUIST RAD-2 <br />CONCEPT PLAN EXTENSION: 9424 STILLWATER BOULEVARD for a 6-month period to submit the <br />preliminary plat that must exclude traffic on Jamaca Court. Council Member Park seconded the <br />motion. Motion passed 4-1. Emmons, nay <br />ITEM 9: CITY OF LAKE ELMO STAFF RETREAT (Discussion Item Only) City Administrator Zuleger explained the upcoming staff retreat and the positive additions to staff. There was a discussion about the dynamic of the meeting with regards to having council members present versus absent. <br />ITEM 10: CITY OF LAKE ELMO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONCERNS: Mayor Johnston spoke about his concerns over the increased traffic speed and volume throughout the City. He raised for discussion the possibility of adding a traffic control enforcement officer for a period of time, and if positive results are observed, the Council could add a line item to the 2013 budget to continue the enforcement. City Administrator Zuleger added the traffic concerns are well known and documented. He informed the Council that it would cost the city for an officer at 20 hours a week would cost $6800 monthly for the drive time periods of morning and evening commuting time. Mr. Zuleger also stated that unfortunately the City’s ticket revenue share is only about $20 per ticket. Mayor Johnston explained that in the past, the City received a half-share of the fine, but now only recovers $20 of the fee due to state budget issues. A proposal of a one month trial was discussed as well as the importance of measuring the success of the program. Council Members Smith and Pearson voiced their support for the trial. <br />MOTION: Council Member Emmons made a motion to spend an amount not to exceed $7,500 for one <br />month for an officer to focus on speed enforcement. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. Motion <br />passed 5-0. Olivia Moris updated the council on the opening of the new Lake Elmo Public Library and its progress to date. Approximately 90 library cards have been issued to residents. The collection currently stands at approximately 3,500 volumes. Ms. Moris stated her intention to share the Library Management Plan with the Council. The next Library Board meeting is September 12, 2012. <br />SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Mayor Johnston – no report.