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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 04, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 2 of 7 <br /> <br />now up to nine vehicles at a time present. Variance was granted to prior owner for parking his boat. Now he has to deal with upset customers and people looking for the business. Reported calling the police in May. Alleged that he sent email to [Rick] Chase. i. City Administrator Zuleger explained the process and assured that the property is on the list of properties the City is addressing. f) Jim Blackford, 9765 45th St. distributed his written comments (entered into record). He spoke about the recent boating restriction amendments. He noted that council is setting precedent. If council votes on personal ideas and ignores the population, future councils can as well. Actions speak louder than words and the recent actions disrespect a large part of city. <br />PRESENTATIONS Fire Chief Malmquist gave summary report of the year to date fire department actions. Gave overview of service call breakdown. Noted that the new call…. Is working better. Explained mutual aid call numbers; provided training update. City is collaboratively developing mutual aid tender water supply program. Fire Department working with property owner to possibly do a house burn training event. Five probationary fighters have completed all their training. Will bring to council to present soon. Revising training to focus on controllable elements. On-going evaluation of possible dry hydrant locations. Bringing donated tablets online. Annual pump testing/certification. Working closely with building official Rick Chase on inspections. Recruitment- fire department is hiring. 10 people down which translates to 2/3 of full allotment. Need recruits. Chief Malmquist clarified the joint inspections- it is whenever there is a fire aspect involved. <br />CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $128,369.43. 4. Skid Steer Trade/Upgrade 5. Christ Lutheran Church Minor Subdivision – 3549 Lake Elmo Avenue Resolution 2013-46 6. Liquor License Code Amendment; Ordinance 08-081 7. Fire Relief Association By-laws Amendment 8. Approve Special Event Permit – Go Commando Adventure Race/Team Ortho Foundation at Green Acres Recreation 9. Approve Temporary Liquor License – Team Ortho Foundation Council Member Smith pulled consent items 5 & 6 in order to discuss items. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE ITEMS 3, 4, 7, 8, AND 9 ON THE CONSENT <br />AGENDA. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 5. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MINOR SUBDIVISION – 3549 LAKE ELMO AVENUE RESOLUTION 2013-46 (pulled from Consent) Council Member Nelson recounted how the council passed the previous variance, but the building has not been sold. Going forward, he recommends that the Council take a closer look at those items.