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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Carolyn Cary, 5701 Linden Ave. N., spoke in favor of the park. Also claimed there are many children who would use it. Asserted the park location was always known. Sarah Braunhausen, 11727 58th St. N., spoke in favor of the park. She looks forward to using the park with her children. Teresa Silvernale, 11751 58th St. N., spoke in favor of the park. Encouraged the city to move forward with the park. Britanni Prosser, 11784 56th St. N., spoke in favor of the park. Wants the park installed as planned. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO INSTRUCT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN PARK INSTALLATION IMMEDIATELY AND DIRECT STAFF TO DO ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. Council Member Smith related the historical planning of the park. She clarified where the original location was planned according to the development file. She also explained her understanding of what was meant by “upper area” or “down below.” Ms. Smith was saddened that this issue divided the neighborhood. She wishes that the location option could have been explored further. Jan Sletten, 5734 Lily Ave. N., believes the pause was a great idea. She explained her interactions with the city officials and staff. She wishes that the neighborhood fighting had not taken place. Ben Backberg, 5693 Linden Ave. N., is disappointed in the council meeting behavior. He appreciates the city’s efforts in addressing difficult situation. He looks forward to park. Michelle Chickett, 5711 Linden Ave. N., served on the first homeowners group. Current site was always where park was planned to go. Mayor Pearson is glad that the park will be going in and believes it is the best spot available. MOTION PASSED 4-0-1 (SMITH – ABSTAIN). ITEM 12: MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSE; PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk Bell explained reason for public hearing. All new licenses require a public hearing. The applicants passed the background check with no issues. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:08 pm. No public comments. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:08 pm. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE MASSAGE THERAPY PREMISE LICENSE FOR NIRVANA MASSAGE AND SPA, LLC, AND A MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE TO YUANFEN LIU AS PRESENTED. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. Council Member Reeves asked about the location and whether there have been any past issues with applicant. The business location was explained and there have been no past issues. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 13: 2015 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS – APPROVE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING; RES. NO. 2014-80 Assistant City Engineer Stempski presented the feasibility report and the various options for each area. The project covers three neighborhoods: Bordners Garner Farmettes, Kenridge Addtion, and Kelvin Avenue. Council Member Smith left the room at 8:15 pm.