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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2012 Page 7 of 8 City Administrator Zuleger explained that perhaps the building with its location near the Village should be brought to the Village Work Group for discussion on how to proceed. Mayor Johnston explained the building was bought with Park money and we would need to understand the ramifications of that in moving forward with a decision. Council Member Smith concurred with the plan to bring the discussion to the Village Work Group. Council Member Emmons agreed the land/site might be valuable to the area. Council Member Pearson expressed we could rent it and inquired about a previous arts study. Mayor Johnston responded that the findings were inconclusive, but suggested that the arts interest was primarily in Stillwater, except by those from Lake Elmo. Mayor Johnston suggested including the Art Center Board’s input and the Library Board’s input. Council Member Smith suggested the Village Work Group discuss it at their next meeting. Council Member Pearson encouraged the decision happen in a timely fashion in the event it could be rented out as early as next month. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Smith asked that politicking not take place at meetings. [Council Member Smith departed at 9:25 P.M.] Council Member Emmons reported he was very impressed by the library and was encouraged by the positive comments. Council Member Park thanked the wonderful city staff for all of their hard work. Council Member Pearson reported he attended a Village Planning meeting, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce meeting, and added the Library Board inquired about the potential and merit of hiring a full time librarian. Mayor Johnston reported he attended the Gateway Corridor Policy Advisory Committee meeting, Mahtomedi School District Leadership meeting, the GEARS (the Grant Evaluation and Ranking System Committee) meeting, and the Gateway Corridor meeting. Also, the Library Board meeting, where they are making progress on the goals and vision for the library; Orientation for the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, where they discussed the Lake Elmo Park Reserve and the options available for the City’s Parks Commission to become involved; The Mayor noted he would like to be more proactive in working with the County on accessing grant money for trails. City Administrator Zuleger shared a report from Washington County Sherriff’s office for September and out of 121 stops, 93 were speed related. Twenty-six were Lake Elmo residents or 21.2%; working with Parks Commission on Parks Usage Survey and developing a trail plan; meeting with Oakdale on and Woodbury on inter-governmental and utility issues; detailing of work and staff “lane assignments” have been defined; Water Utility Inquiries/complaints: out of 1,011 customers, 265 customers or 26.2 percent used over 70,000 gallons. Twenty-six have bills over $1000 per quarter. The tiered structure charges more for heavy users; Staff is looking at developing summer watering rates; recruiting Humane Officer at the request of Woodbury shelter. City Attorney Snyder deferred to executive session.