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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2014 <br />Page 1 of 6 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />JULY 15, 2014 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Wally Nelson, Anne Smith, Justin Bloyer, and Mike Reeves <br />Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, <br />City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />Council Member Nelson requested that Items 6 and 13 be pulled from Consent for discussion. Council Member Reeves requested Item 3 be pulled. Council Member Smith requested Item 5 be pulled. <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE JULY 1, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Mayor Pearson: Appoint Anne Cohen to EDA. Mayor Pearson noted that the Finance Committee is looking for one more candidate, HR committee is looking for one more candidate, Planning Commission is <br />looking for one more candidate; Library Board is looking for two more members; attended third neighborhood meeting at Pebble Park ; attended library meetings; attended Gateway Corridor meetings. <br />There will be a future council discussion on the matter. <br />Council Member Smith: no report. Council Member Nelson: attended Finance Committee meeting and addressed the 2015 budget; rode with <br />a resident who has a background in street construction to view the streets that are planned for the 2015 Street Improvement project. Council Member Bloyer: Provided input on some previously discussed items: has some concerns regarding <br />the consensus plan adopted by village workgroup; he has evolved in his opinion on the need of concrete curb and gutter in rural areas; agrees that the water levels of Lake Elmo lakes looked at to see if there is any way to <br />lower them; however, the lake level policy should not be changed midseason; the DNR sent a letter stating <br />that the damage done to manmade items along the shore, such as sod, retaining walls, fire pits, etc., is not considered erosion damage to natural shoreline. <br />Council Member Reeves: attended Gateway Corridor meeting; acknowledged the Rotary Club, staff and everyone to helped in the successful street dance. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES <br /> <br />FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA <br />2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $690,040.67 <br />3. Accept Financial Report dated June 30, 2014 <br />4. Accept Building Report dated June 30, 2014 <br />5. Accept City Assessor Report dated June 30, 2014 <br />6. Lake Elmo Ave Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I-94 to 30th Street – Compensating C.O. No. 6 <br />7. Lake Elmo Ave Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: I-94 to 30th Street – Pay Estimate No. 8 (Final) <br />8. Section 34 Water & Sewer Utility Extension Improvements – Compensating C.O. No. 3 <br />9. Section 34 Water & Sewer Utility Extension Improvements – Pay Estimate No. 6 (Final)