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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 1, 2014 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />City Administrator Zuleger provided an overview of the proposed Joint Services Agreement. The school <br />district and Lake Elmo Parks Commission has reviewed the agreement. <br />Director of Operations for Stillwater Area Public Schools Dennis Bloom spoke about the project. Council <br />Member Bloyer asked about who owns the land. Council Member Nelson asked about who pays for the <br />improvements. The district will maintain the courts and the landscaping. The City would install and maintain <br />the park equipment. <br />Council Member Smith asked why this location was selected. There are not many potential users outside of <br />the school in the immediate area. Mr. Zuleger explained that the Park Commission wanted a park in this <br />sector of the city, but there are limited options, so this is the best option at this time. The location and <br />potential users were discussed. Council Member Reeves has concerns about accessing the park. Mr. Zuleger <br />explained the future access possibilities. This is also a good opportunity to partner with the school district. <br />Mr. Bloom explained that this project is time constrained. Three additional tennis courts for $80,000 is too <br />good of a deal to pass up. If the City does not participate, the district will look for other options. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO TABLE THE ITEM. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO CREATE A TASK FORCE CONSISTING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS NELSON AND REEVES AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS WEIS AND AMES TO REVIEW THE JPA AND COME BACK WITH FINDINGS. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. <br />MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />City Administrator Zuleger: On 4/8 council will be holding a transportation workshop; staff is proposing <br />some community meetings in area parks; met with Northland Securities regarding TIFs. Also, due to Paul Donna’s departure, Tammy Omdahl is new rep assigned to City; attended bonding bill meetings; looking at <br />staffing utilities and the possibility of jointly with Oakdale; attended Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting. <br />City Attorney Snyder: working on routine matters. <br />Community Development Director Klatt: working on submitted plats, wedding venue ordinance, and animal assisted therapy ordinance. <br />Finance Director Bendel: no report. <br />City Clerk Bell: Attended the Minnesota Clerk and Finance Officer Association conference in St. Cloud; New Election Equipment; processing bee applications. <br />Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10:05 pm. <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />ATTEST: ______________________________ <br /> Mike Pearson, Mayor <br />_______________________________ <br />Adam R. Bell, City Clerk