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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2014 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. <br />City Attorney Snyder inquired about what the matter was, stating that more specifics are needed in order to <br />know if an executive session was warranted. Mr. Snyder advised the Council that he receive more info and then hold the executive session outside of this meeting. <br />Council Member Bloyer rescinded his motion. <br />MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO RECESS FOR 5 MINUTES. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />Meeting recessed at 8:30 pm. Mayor Pearson reconvened the meeting at 8:38 pm. <br />City Attorney Snyder explained that the previous question was discussed with Councilman Bloyer and that <br />the closed session is not needed at this time. <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO MOVE ITEM 14 TO BEGINNING OF REGULAR AGENDA. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br /> <br />FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA <br />2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $282,142.09 <br />3. Accept Financial Report dated April 30, 2014 4. Accept Building Report dated April 30, 2014 <br />5. Accept City Assessor report dated April 30, 2014 6. Production Well No. 4 – Pay Request No. 6 7. Section 34 Water and Sewer Utility Extension Improvements – Pay Request No. 4 <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />OTHER CONSENT AGENDA <br />8. Driveway Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance 08-109 <br />9. City Code Amendment - Net Density Definition, Ordinance 08-110 <br />Council Member Smith pulled Item 9 for discussion. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 9: CITY CODE AMENDMENT - NET DENSITY DEFINITION, ORD. 08-110 <br />Community Development Director Klatt explained the reason for the proposed code amendment. The <br />purpose is to define the term that we are using in a consistent manner. The proposed definition is similar to <br />what the Metropolitan Council uses. <br />Council Member Smith is not concerned how the Met Council defines the term. She prefers what some of <br />the other surrounding communities have used. Mr. Klatt explained that the main purpose to provide a <br />consistent standard and that it is better for the City to have this definition because it will not allow non- <br />developable land to count towards density calculation. This will actually help density be more accurate. Ms. <br />Smith wants the density calculation to be appropriate. <br />Council Member Nelson asked if this will discourage private parks and open space. Mr. Klatt said that it <br />should not. It will force developers to carefully consider the lot sizes and number of lots. <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-110 ADDING A <br />DEFINITION FOR NET DENSITY TO THE CITY CODE. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion.