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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> JANUARY 06, 2014 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO. 2 (FINAL) TO ST. CROIX VALLEY LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,560 FOR THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE 2012 RAIN GARDEN PROJECT, UPON CONTRACTOR’S RECOGNITION THAT THIS IS PAYMENT IN FULL. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. <br />Council Member Nelson wants city to look at the rain gardens on larger scale. He has heard nothing but <br />problems from residents. He applauded Mr. Griffin for getting away from the voluntary ones. It was <br />noted by Mr. Griffin that the first year is critical in maintaining. Professional maintenance is recommended for the first year. After that the residents can do it themselves much more easily. Council <br />consensus is that further policy discussion is warranted. <br />MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />REGULAR AGENDA <br />ITEM 13: APPOINT 2014 ACTING MAYOR <br />City Clerk Bell explained the statutory requirement to appoint an Acting Mayor. He noted that in 2013, Councilman Bloyer was appointed. Mayor Pearson nominated Councilman Bloyer to serve as Acting <br />Mayor for 2014. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER JUSTIN BLOYER AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2014, TO COMPLY WITH AND FULFILL ALL DUTIES ENUMERATED IN MINN. STATUTE § 412.121 RELATING TO SELECTION OF AN ACTING MAYOR. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. <br />Council Member Reeves asked if Councilman Bloyer accepts the nomination. Mr. Bloyer stated he does. <br />MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 14: APPOINT REQUIRED OFFICIALS TO FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES <br />City Clerk Bell explained the statutory requirement to appoint officials to the Fire Relief Association <br />Board of Trustees. He noted that in 2013, Fire Chief Greg Malmquist, Councilman Wally Nelson and <br />Finance Director Cathy Bendel were appointed. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPOINT FIRE CHIEF MALMQUIST, FINANCE <br />DIRECTOR BENDEL, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WALLY NELSON TO THE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2014. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 15: WATER SURFACE USE ORDINANCE REVIEW <br />City Administrator Zuleger explained the reason for the review. The ordinance was not effective until 9/25/13. Mr. Zuleger explained the limitations of the study data. One limitation was due to the high water <br />on 7/4/13. There were very few incidents. Lake is mostly used by bass fishermen. Staff spent 150-180 <br />hours examining lakes. <br />Mayor Pearson explained that the council said they would review the findings and so that is what they are <br />doing tonight. Council Member Bloyer recounted his experience. Council Member Nelson recounted his as well. Both officials saw no issues and very little use in general. Mr. Zuleger affirmed their findings. Mayor Pearson recounted his findings in line with the rest. Council members video recorded much of <br />their findings. Some video evidence was played. Mayor Pearson was glad that not much of an issue had materialized. He noted that the past DNR grant request was denied due to low use. Mr. Bloyer noted that <br />40% of 2013 park survey responses supported an increased time; 28% were in favor of no change; more <br />than 30% didn’t care. <br />ITEM 16: 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT; CALLING FOR HEARING; RES. NO. 2014-04