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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Page 4 of 4 (8) LAKE ELMO RESIDENTS AS THE HUNTING PARTY. THIS ACTION WILL RESULT IN THE CLOSING OF SUNFISH LAKE PARK TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 9TH AND 10TH. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pearson: Met Council meeting, good progress in adjusting the MOU and reducing the numbers; Lake Elmo Days lots of fun. He commended the staff and volunteers; the mayor asked about Hwy 5 and when it will get to the Old Village. City Engineer Griffin said it was to the roundabout and should reach the village soon. Council Member Smith: Met Council meeting, impressed with the willingness to work with the City. Looking forward to being able to have slower responsible growth; with all the upcoming growth, she would like the finance committee to meet once every three weeks. To better understand how City will pay for things; commended Alyssa MacLeod for her dedication and work on Lake Elmo Days. City Administrator Zuleger stated that when Council Member Reeves returns, she will receive a quality star. Council Member Nelson: attended Lake Elmo Days. Surprised how many people and how fun it was; resident with a septic issue. Jack responded quickly to inquiry and issue was handled well. Council Member Bloyer: attended Lake Elmo Days. Great and enjoyable evening. City Administrator Zuleger: Met Council meeting went very well. Very pleased with the results. Relayed the Met Council’s satisfaction with the meeting; planning the upcoming Park Commission retreat; neighborhood meetings regarding parks; posting lake usage signs tomorrow; working on downtown sewer grace period agreement; Lake Elmo Days went great. Battle of Bands receiving lots of success and positive feedback. Should be even bigger and better next year. Financially in the black with event; will be speaking at the WI Lean Government Conference on October 2. Council Member Bloyer asked about Olson Lake Trail sewer. City Engineer Griffin said it is in construction and going well. Associate City Attorney Brekken: no report City Engineer Griffin: connecting watermain property owner mtg on 9/19. MS4 permit training. Finance Director Bendel: working on levy certification; finalized storm damage claim and recovered $7,200; finalized bonding; received West Lakeland Township portion of seal coat; will schedule a Finance Committee meeting; City Administrator Zuleger noted that Washington County cancelled the storm clean up charges to City. City Clerk Bell: animal ordinance will be split in two portions: 1) dogs and cats and 2) chickens and bees due to the need to submit the chicken and bees section to the Planning Commission. Should be brought to Council Nov. 6. Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 7:55P.M. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: _______________________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor ______________________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk