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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2013 Page 7 of 7 tax forfeiture issues; regarding the lake issue – MNDNR said no EAW needed; Staff continues to meet with developers. Three active projects in the Old Village being proposed; Public Works is still actively cleaning brush. Still planning to have round table to discuss action; Council Member Smith recommended that residents bring brush to Public Works facility at this point. It was noted that Washington County has been very helpful in accommodating the cleanup efforts. Council Member Bloyer asked about the City’s exit-strategy. Ms. Smith said it should be done now and the remaining brush should be brought to the Public Works facility. City Attorney Snyder – no update. Planning Director Klatt – reported submitted Village Comp Plan to Met Council. Been dealing with MAC on safety zones; reviewing Savona preliminary plat. Planning commission will hold public hearing on the plat on 7/29; reported that the Gateway Corridor Commission needs another alternate. Who will serve was discussed. Council Member Smith volunteered to serve on it. City Engineer Griffin – reported on TH 5 effort. Working to get turn lane put back in. Hilton trail interchange project. Hilton Trail will be closed starting this week and through September. HWY 36 will remain open. Rain gardens were discussed. It was agreed that the program would be looked at and reevaluated. There is an issue of some gardens failing and both the Washington County Conservation District and Valley Branch Watershed District are pushing back on funding. Council Member Nelson asked for an update on the Olson Lake Trail sewer project. Mr. Griffin said that there has not been much progress. The City is still waiting to hear back. There is also a shortage of contractors for the volume of work out there. Finance Director Bendel – reported working on bonding documentation; budget. 8/13 workshop scheduled; Water bills will be going out soon. Public Works not been able to do the meter reads due to the storm clean up and equipment issues; City Clerk Bell – Notified the council about a pending insurance claim related to an injury at the library. The League of MN Cities will be paying the medial claim, but nothing else. The city has not other liability anticipated. There was a discussion of when to reschedule the November 5, 2013 meeting. It was agreed to reschedule to Wednesday, November 6, 2013. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO CLOSE MEETING AND ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PER MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3(B) ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE REGARDING CITY OF LAKE ELMO V. 3M CORPORATION AND THE DETACHMENT APPEAL. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Meeting adjourned to executive session at 9:30 P.M. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL _______________________________________ ATTEST: Mike Pearson, Mayor ______________________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk