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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Council Member Smith noted that the community should be included. Input from the neighborhood should be heard. She doesn’t want to make same mistake again. Mr. Zuleger explained that a public meeting could be held to obtain input from residents. Mayor-Elect Pearson said his experience would cause him to support it. It may be a safety issue. Mr. Zuleger noted that many people in neighborhood were ambivalent. Ms. Smith reiterated that the neighborhood should be included in discussion. She did not want the city to have to backtrack. Discussion was had regarding how to proceed and it was consensually agreed that neighborhood input would be obtained and further investigation would be held. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Emmons reported his plans to attend Thursday village meeting at 7AM for continuing “theming” discussion. Council Member Smith reported email she received regarding library card expiration dates. She would like staff to send something out to residents explaining process. Mayor Johnston asked if city could ask the county if the process could be improved. Council Member Pearson reported attending Library Board meeting, staff meeting, and truck meeting. Attended the practice burn with the Fire Department. It went really well. Council Member Park –Wished everybody merry Christmas. Mayor Johnston reported on his vacation. Wellington’s (capital of New Zealand) legislature eliminated 31 cities to create the city of Wellington. There was a Toy library- check out toys. There was an indoor pavilion for picnics. Dunedin had a city octagon. He congratulated Mike Pearson, Anne Smith, and Justin Bloyer. He also thanked Brett Emmons and said he would be missed. Mayor Johnston said it has been a privilege to serve the past 10 years. He thanked supporters and critics for the incredible learning opportunity. Feedback has provided an opportunity to evaluate how he’s doing. City Administrator Zuleger thanked the Mayor. Described letter received from Union Pacific regarding the quiet zone request. Hearing on 12/11 on water rates at 6:30pm. Suggesting some minor procedural changes. Code enforcement- seven properties have until 12/10 to mitigate. Rick Chase will be taking over enforcement in near future. Working on performance metrics for next year’s budget. Attended park commission meeting. Park Comm. agreed to gate sunfish Lake Park. This is to reduce nefarious behavior in park after dark. Scheduling meetings with Rep. McCollum and Sen. Klobuchar on ground water. Upcoming meeting with Pat Borne from Met Council. Road safety audit on 12/17/12 at 6 o’clock PM. State Rep. Lohmer will be holding a meeting at Lake Elmo City Hall on the Highway 36 project at 10 am on 12/5/12. Commissioner Kriesel, MnDOT, and Washington County will be there. Dean asked for a reception for outgoing council members.