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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 02, 2013 Page 11 of 12 The history of staff raises and the percentages were discussed. The previous Council increase was also discussed. Scheduling workshops was discussed. City administrator Zuleger noted that the workshops are called for by Council and not staff. The July 9th workshop is cancelled as a matter of fact. Mayor Pearson stated that it looks bad. Park asked if it could be optional. MOTION: Council Member Park moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2013-55(54) AS AMENDED BY MAKING STIPEND OPTIONAL. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED 2-3 (PEARSON, NELSON, BLOYER - NAY). DISCUSSION OF OLD PARKS BUILDING STATUS City Administrator Zuleger – reported what has been taking place with the old park bldg. It has been appraised, but difficult to determine actual value. This discussion could be placed on a possible workshop agenda? Still trying to obtain an appraisal for the arts bldg. The location of future fire departments was discussed. Council Member Nelson would like a workshop. Council Member Smith is opposed to selling the property for small amount of money without knowing what the real value is. Council Member Park would like to look at possibly leasing the property. The Mayor directed Staff to inform the purchaser that if the City decides to sell it, it will be later in time SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger – reported upcoming July 11 meeting of EDA; 7/26 staff council retreat; 7/9 workshop is cancelled; Worked with Finance Director Bendel and City Engineer Griffin on CIP; Bonding bill; working on storm clean up and lake levels; and discussion of developers escrow agreement. Mayor Pearson – wants to discuss storm response and wants plan in place for future. Council Member Bloyer – also wants the city to look at storm response. Wants a process in place. Believes that there were abuses by some people. Was out on Lakes Sunday and looked at property on Olson/Demontreville. While on the lake, he witnessed wake violations. Enforcement on lakes and wake creation was discussed. Mr. Zuleger explained that there is a desire for wake restriction, but there is a reluctance to report neighbor. Council Member Park – no report. Council Member Nelson – no report. Council Member Smith – no report. City Attorney Snyder - reported finalizing easement agreements; worked on administrative code enforcement efforts; received ruling of MN Court of Appeals disqualification of State’s Attorney. Can discuss further in executive session. Planning Director Klatt – reported continuing to work on the Savona preliminary plat review. City Engineer Griffin – reported receiving bids on Olson Lake Trail. The bids were 45% higher than anticipated. Have looked at line item by item to determine what can be the issue. Looking to bring back as possibly part of larger project. Looking at other options; Met with county regarding putting together RFP for regional drainage study for Village.