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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 7, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 14 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 7, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Pearson, Council Members Bloyer, Nelson, Smith, and Park Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Planning Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and Program Assistant Gumatz. <br /> <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br /> <br />ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Pearson states that Public Comments on Item 17 will be limited to 20 minutes. He asks that information offered only be new information because of the time limit. <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE MAY 7, 2013 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS <br />PRESENTED. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. <br /> <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE APRIL 16, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF <br />THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Karen Johnston 8200 Hill Trail N spoke on the limited public comments on the lake issue being 20 minutes. She believes that Council should listen to the people and that 20 minute limit is unprecedented and offensive to the public. Library Board Member Sarah Linder 11108 12th St N gave an update on the Library and some upcoming events. There is an event coming up with author Gloria VanDemmeltraadt and her new book, “Memories of Lake Elmo,” on Saturday May 11th at 10:30am and Tuesday May 14th at 6:30am. Another event is the recurring music jam on Wednesday nights with the next one on Wednesday, May 15th. There is another author event with Bayport author James Kosmo, on May 16th at 6:30pm, where he will be giving a presentation about his book, “Still Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel.” On Friday, May 17th the New Century Artist Reception will begin. They do work at the Lake Elmo Regional Art Center. Other reoccurring events include story time for preschoolers and toddlers on the first and third Fridays of each month, and the East Metro Writers Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am until Noon. Starting on June 10th there will also be a Summer Reading Program for elementary and middle school kids. Ms. Linder also highlighted some of the best sellers that are available right now at the Library. Jim Blackford 9765 45th St N spoke on the level of public discourse. Has worked well with council in the past. Contacted by Sheriff’s office about his comments at the last council meeting. Says it’s