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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2014 Page 4 of 5 MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE TO COMPLETE A MARKET AREA PROFILE FOR LAKE ELMO IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $750. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. ITEM 13: APPROVE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER COALITION RESOLUTION; RES. NO. 2014-19 City Administrator Zuleger gave an overview of the Washington County Municipal Water Coalition and its purpose. Mr. Zuleger also gave summary of the resolution itself. Council Member Reeves voiced his support for the resolution. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-19, TO ENTER INTO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING WATER SUPPLY. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. ITEM 14: APPROVE LASERFICHE RIO UPGRADE EXPENDITURE City Clerk Bell explained the background of the item and the reason for the timing of the item. This upgrade expense was not budgeted for in the 2014 budget due to the amount not being available until now. Roseville IT did not provide the proposal until just before the council meeting preparation. Roseville needs the agreement approved by 3/19. Clerk Bell also explained the benefits of the software. If the City were to purchase this software on its own, it would cost more than $20,000, so the benefit is great. It was also pointed out that the use of this software is instrumental in the 2014 Plan of Work goal of reducing the use of paper. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO APPROVE THE 2014 LASERFICHE RIO UPGRADE AND DEPLOYMENT AGENCY COST CONTRIBUTION. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: attended bonding bill meetings. Upcoming legislative hearing on bill on Thursday 8:45AM.; reported Washington County Board of Commissioners passed resolution in support of water funding; working on Joint Powers Agreement with school district for park; working on obtaining water security/letters of credit issues for Lake Elmo Ave. So far City has secured $1.3 million; City will be discussing joint services for utilities with Oakdale; commended Mike Bouthilet for his attending utility management seminar; Council transportation workshop is moved to April 8. The joint Planning/Council commission will now be in May. City Attorney Brekken: no report. Community Development Director Klatt: working on ordinance on commercial wedding venue; Planning Commission will be taking it up if the Council support moving forward. Council Member Reeves asked about the number of events cap. Mr. Klatt responded that it is based on Afton’s ordinance and applicant. Council consensus is that Planning Commission should go forward with item. Question was asked about what type event are involved. At this point, just ceremonies, but the Commission has discussed expanding it. The applicant has not indicated anything but ceremonies thus far. City Engineer Griffin: MS4 permit has been accepted and now posted for public review. Due to deep freeze this winter, road conditions will be poor this spring. Road restrictions will be enacted soon. Finance Director Bendel: attended Finance Committee meeting. Still looking for two more members; audit follow-up work is continuing; working on sewer and water cash flows. City Clerk Bell: working on several HR issues including Predictive Index. Encourage the entire Council to take the survey; working on the 39th St 429 petition; CFL light bulbs obtained through the County