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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 05, 2014 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 05, 2014 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Wally Nelson, Anne Smith, Justin Bloyer, and Mike Reeves. Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 05, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES THE OCTOBER 21, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pearson: Attended HR Committee meeting; held Meet the Mayor event at Twin Point. The Mayor has asked staffed to try and determine more specific assessment costs for Village work; It was noted that the previous discussion of residential design standards was brought to the Planning Commission and no further action is required at this time; The Mayor offered his congratulations to Council Members-elect Fliflet and Lundgren on election victories and commended Council Members Nelson and Reeves for their well-run campaigns. Council Member Bloyer: congratulated Council Members-elect Lundgren and Fliflet on election victories and thanked Council Members Nelson and Reeves for their service. He is looking forward to working with the new Council Members to move city forward. Council Member Reeves: congratulated Council Members-elect Fliflet and Lundgren election victories. He stated that it has been a privilege to serve; attended HR Committee meeting; met with residents from 36th and 37th St.; attended Meet the Mayor event at Twin Point. Council Member Smith: congratulated Council Members-elect Lundgren and Fliflet on election victories. Thanked residents for kind words and encouragement she received during her campaigning for candidate Fliflet. Council Member Nelson: congratulated Council Members-elect Fliflet and Lundgren on election victories and wished them luck. Thanked residents for allowing him to serve the city; he suggested forming an assessment task force for Old Village SAC costs; attended milfoil meeting with lakes representatives. City and groups will be trying to obtain grants and collaborate to eradicate the problem. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Judy Gibson spoke about the library and upcoming events; Halloween candy can be traded for books and will be given to troops; reminded public that Library offers e-books; library also offers other electronic resources. Knit night on 11/20 and tai chi on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. PRESENTATIONS ITEM 2: PARK COMMISSION CHAIR SHANE WEIS Park Commission Chair Shane Weis presented the 2015 Parks plan of work. For specifics, please see the plan document. He provided an overview of the 2014 accomplishments and park audit. Mr. Weis summarized the recent commission retreat. The largest priority for 2015 is trails.