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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2014 Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2014 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Wally Nelson, Anne Smith, Mike Reeves and Justin Bloyer (7:03 pm). Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE MAY 20, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES THE MAY 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pearson: Julie Fliflet appointment to Finance Committee. The Committee is still looking for one more member, preferably a small business owner; the City was successful in obtaining $3.5 Million in state bonding. The Mayor thanked all who were involved. City Administrator Zuleger elaborated on the sponsors and parties who worked to accomplish this task. MNDEED will be administering the funds. Council Member Smith congratulated everyone and asked what conditions were included. Mr. Zuleger explained that the City’s application included repaying the state some funds from any potential recovery against 3M. Mr. Zuleger specifically recognized Beckie Gumatz’s role in lobbying. Mayor Pearson also noted that this will greatly help the water situation. Council Member Bloyer arrived at 7:03 pm Council Member Smith: no report Council Member Nelson: no report Council Member Bloyer: met with residents on lake levels in city; noted he was aware of discussion surrounding dog park in city; reported hearing about an incident with a resident at the Lennar building site. Mr. Bloyer asked counsel about the role of people representing the city. Mr. Bloyer suggested that the person involved should be removed from any City positions of authority. Council Member Reeves: attended parks commission meeting. Group discussed proposed a dog park. Reported there is nothing imminent happening on the dog park. Residents from Sanctuary also inquired about that neighborhood’s park at the meeting; attended Gateway Corridor meeting. Reported that he learned a lot about that project; attended the annual firefighter dinner. Council Member Smith noted that she has received phone calls from Sanctuary residents who are questioning the recent approval of the tennis courts by the Jr. High while they have been waiting for some time for their park improvements. Mr. Reeves noted that part of the delay was that the city was hoping to have a joint park with surrounding property. Public Works Director Bouthilet commented that the trail would be possible this year. Council Member Nelson acknowledged that the water bonding was a huge deal, and the impact on the water system will be great. Council Member Bloyer noted that there was a recent Wall Street Journal article on the MN Met Council. He suggested that people read it. PUBLIC COMMENTS Library Director Linda Orsted reported upcoming events at the Library: Patricia Cornell will speak on farmers’ markets; second annual summer reading program – “Read S’more Books.” There will be a medallion hunt and afternoon programs. Event will be on library calendar; space expansion is nearly complete. Library