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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 2014 Page 2 of 7 Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St. N., again asked that citywide meeting be held to discuss issues. She is interested in learning more about the village drainage solutions at the planned Downtown Summit. Jay Johnson, 12153 Marquess Ln. N., (Council Member Smith’s husband), spoke about his concern that the Council does not follow the rules of civility while making important decisions for the city. As a resident, he believes he deserves better. He asked that the candidates who are running for city council ask themselves if someone else should take their place. He also asked that any employees who are not happy in job consider job change. Mayor Pearson responded he disagrees with much of what Mr. Johnson asserted, but Council is acting to protect the city from liability and minimize conflicts. Council Member Reeves stated that based on positive feedback he has received, he believes he has a duty to respond. The City has worked hard to bring civility to its relationships internally and externally. City Attorney Snyder noted that there are many issues that cannot be fully discussed in open meetings due to privacy restrictions despite the desire by some to do so, but the rules must be adhered to. He advised Council that because of the full agenda, Council should focus on that and address the staff/council relations another time. Council Member Bloyer took issue with the assertions that the current council is trying to transform the city into something undesirable. The council has painstakingly taken actions to protect the taxpayers. In response to assertions that the city is ignoring the MOU elimination, Community Development Director Klatt noted that the city is still under the previous density and population numbers until the 2040 Thrive numbers are finalized. FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll 6. 2014 Stormwater Assessments; Resolution No. 2014-78 7. Production Well No. 4 – Pay Request No. 8 MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. OTHER CONSENT AGENDA 8. Encroachment Agreement – 5388 Marquess Trail 9. Volleyball Courts at Pebble Park [moved to end of agenda] 10. Ball Field Fencing at VFW and Reid Parks 11. Call for Public Hearing for Redevelopment Plan Proposed by the EDA; Resolution No. 2014-79 MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 18: Sanctuary Park City Administrator Zuleger presented the background of the item. He explained the approval process and reason for delaying the installation of the playground equipment. Mr. Zuleger reported the City’s neighborhood survey. Council Member Bloyer asked how long it would take to install the park. Mr. Zuleger explained it would be done in the next couple weeks. Jed Bastyr, 11619 58th St. N., spoke in favor of the park. He hopes that the council quickly passes a resolution to approve the park. Pamela Chickett, 5711 Linden Ave. N., spoke in favor of the park despite not having any young children. When she moved in, it was known where the park would be located. There are many children who would use it.