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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 06, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 8 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 06, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Pearson, Council Members Bloyer, Nelson, and Smith. Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Planning Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE City Clerk Bell swore in new Council Member Mike Reeves. <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 06, 2013 CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE JULY 16, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF <br />THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS: Librarian Linda Orsted spoke about the library and her desire to partner with the City. 1000 library cards have been issued. There have been 880 visits in July. Continuing summer reading program. Coffee and periodicals are popular. Programming on Wednesdays include a game and nutrition day. Storytelling events involving Cathy Cowen and Cheryl Sawyer. <br />SPEAK YOUR PEACE: Council Member Smith spoke about the SYP tenet of Be Inclusive. This principle means welcoming all groups of citizens to work towards the improvement of the community. Lake Elmo is full of energized citizens, and while perhaps not always in agreement, the City has an obligation to include all residents’ input. Council Member Bloyer will be next. <br />PROCLAMATION Mayor Pearson read the Lake Elmo Days Proclamation. September 6-7 is the 2nd Annual Lake Elmo Days. <br />PRESENTATIONS City Administrator Zuleger recognized Washington County Commissioner Gary Kriesel and Mike Polehna for their efforts in the storm damage cleanup. Wayne Sandberg was also recognized for his assistance, but he was not able to attend the meeting. Commissioner Kriesel said his relationship with Dean Zuleger is great and taxpayers expect collaboration from government. Mike Polehna reiterated the great relationships and partnerships.