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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-068; AN ORDINANCE <br />AMENDING SCHEDULE OF MUNICIPAL FEES FOR SERVICES, AS PRESENTED HEREIN. <br />Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0; <br />SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Council Member Nelson – No report. <br />Council Member Smith thanked Shane Weiss for stepping up to lead Parks Commission. Reported skating rink with her family the past weekend. The ice was excellent. Kudos to guys who do the ice. City Administrator Zuleger noted the generosity of Jim Leonard, owner of Fury Motors in obtaining the Zamboni. The City thanks him. Ms. Smith said it was the nicest ice around. <br />Council Member Bloyer reported League of Minnesota Cities orientation for new council members. On Sunday the Lions held their ice fishing contest on Lake Jane. <br />Mayor Pearson reported also attending the League of Minnesota Cities training. The training Biggest issue cities face land use problems. Online training available to reduce insurance premium. Met with a couple residents. Attended first local business meeting with City Administrator Zuleger and Taxpayer Relations/Communications Coordinator MacLeod. Mayor Pearson announced the appointments for Council Committees: <br />• Finance- Council Members Smith and Nelson <br />• HR- Mayor Pearson and Council Member Bloyer <br />• EDA- Mayor Pearson and Council Member Park <br />City Administrator Zuleger reported working on committee structure and function. Noted Program Assistant Beckie Gumatz started Monday. Working with Washington County to bring Valley Cartage to relocate to Lake Elmo. Buy local, buy Lake Elmo business project. Working with Oakdale-Lake Elmo Review to have a specific 2 page dedicated section for Lake Elmo. Staff met with Lennar. On average meeting with about two land owners a week. On 2/25 results of hwy 5 safety audit will be available. Staff met with City Engineer Griffin and MNDEED on specifics of grant. Have meeting scheduled with Rep. McCollum for groundwater quality issues. Dealing with ISGMN for spring parks survey. <br />City Attorney Snyder reported review of Ordinances; 9447 Stillwater blvd- end of internal staff efforts to resolve. Now moving towards enforcement action. Sheriff has been involved. Will bring action to next meeting. Met with staff to discuss development. <br />City Engineer Griffin reported completion of work scope for trunk Hwy 36 corridor study. Meeting with property owners for gravity option south of 10th St. for obtaining easements. Drafting development agreements with legal. Engineering Design standards. Well #4 kick-off mtg. developing Work, Scope, and Fee pump house and connecting water main.