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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 05, 2014 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />NOVEMBER 05, 2014 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 />Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />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. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE OCTOBER 21, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Mayor Pearson: Attended HR Committee meeting; held Meet the Mayor event at Twin Point. The Mayor <br />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 <br />Lundgren on election victories and commended Council Members Nelson and Reeves for their well-run campaigns. <br />Council Member Bloyer: congratulated Council Members-elect Lundgren and Fliflet on election victories <br />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. <br />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. <br />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 <br />Fliflet. <br />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 <br />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. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES <br />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. <br />Knit night on 11/20 and tai chi on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />ITEM 2: PARK COMMISSION CHAIR SHANE WEIS <br />Park Commission Chair Shane Weis presented the 2015 Parks plan of work. For specifics, please see the plan <br />document. He provided an overview of the 2014 accomplishments and park audit. Mr. Weis summarized the <br />recent commission retreat. The largest priority for 2015 is trails.