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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> DECEMBER 4, 2012 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />Mayor Johnston expressed his belief that this is a good opportunity to collaborate in joint economic development. The cost is very nominal when compared with the potential benefit. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to FUND $1500 TO THE CHAMBER COMMUNITY <br />SYMPOSIUM. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5 -0. <br /> <br />ITEM 16: APPOINTMENT OF 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: TWO REGULAR <br />MEMBERS, TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS City Administrator Zuleger provided the recommended motion. Five Lake Elmo residents were interviewed. Intent was to fill two regular and two alternates. After deliberations, staff recommends moving to appoint as regulars 1- Tom Kreimer and 2- Mike Reeves. As alternates, staff recommends moving to appoint: 1- Rolf Larson, 2- Abdallah Battah, and 3- Jay Morreale. Mr. Zuleger explained the recommended second motion: Staff would be directed to amend the city ordinance for addition of one alternate to take advantage of interest. <br />MOTION ONE: Council Member Smith moved to APPOINT NEW 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEMBERS. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 <br />MOTION TWO: Council Member Smith moved to DIRECT STAFF TO AMEND ORDINANCE TO ADD <br />ONE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATE AT NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Member Park <br />seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 <br />ITEM 17: LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANSION OF THE BOARD <br />TO SEVEN MEMBERS <br /> City Administrator Zuleger explained Lake Elmo planning retreat results. In order to staff smaller subcommittees, the board chose to expand from five to seven with two alternates. The suggested sub-work groups are Collections, Outreach, Facilities, Personnel, and Finance. Mr. Zuleger gave the history of discussion regarding expansion. He then gave the specific recommendations. <br />MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to EXPAND LIBRARY BOARD TO SEVEN MEMBERS <br />INCLUDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARJORIE WILLIAMS TO A REGULAR 2 YEAR TERM; RENEE <br />MURRAY TO REGULAR 1 YEAR TERM; AND ANN BUCHECK TO ALTERNATE 3 YEAR TERM. Council <br />Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-1; SMITH NAY Council Member Smith explained her NO vote. The reason is that she wants the library re-affiliated with Washington County, and it has nothing to do with the candidates. She reaffirmed that they are all working hard and doing a good job. <br />ITEM 18: 27TH STREET NO PARKING SIGNS. <br /> City Administrator Zuleger provided an overview of the history and circumstances. Neighborhood residents congregate frequently and has requested that no parking signs be placed on one side of street for safety purposes to allow for easy through traffic. Staff does not have a specific recommendation.