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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> NOVEMBER 06, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 9 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 06, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Pearson, Council Members Nelson, Smith, Bloyer, and Reeves. <br />ABSENT: Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Planning Director Klatt, City Planner Johnson, City Engineer Griffin, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO REMOVE ITEM 11 FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO REORDER ITEM 17 TO AFTER DESIGN REVIEW ORDINANCE (AFTER ITEM 20). Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. Council Member Reeves pointed out that it applies to all areas, not just the mixed use zoning. <br />MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />ITEM 2: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE OCTOBER 15, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Council Member Reeves: helped facilitate staff retreat. As part of retreat, he took tour of city to see various projects throughout the city. It was very educational; held Speak Your Peace initiative with Alyssa MacLeod at Lake Elmo Elementary with 6th graders. He was very impressed with the caliber of the students and how well the group grasped civility. He complimented Alyssa for gathering support and working with the teachers; attended HR Committee meeting. Committee includes two outstanding resident members. <br />Council Member Bloyer: spoke with business owner in Village about the direction Village is taking; will be participating in a cable access show; also attended and participated in training burn with fire dept. <br />Mayor Pearson: reported NexGen group is preparing Christmas tree lighting event for 12/7; worked with staff at meetings regarding bonding bill; EDA group met. <br />Council Member Smith: no report <br />Council Member Nelson: involved in training burn with fire department. Learned a lot about what they do. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS: None <br />SPEAK YOUR PEACE – PEARSON