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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 2014 Page 2 of 6 PHYSICAL EXAM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTIONPASSED5-0. ITEM 2B: FIRE DEPARTMENT – SWEAR IN NEW LIEUTENANT Fire Chief Malmquist introduced Firefighter/Engineer Brian Johnson. Mr. Johnson took oath as new officer. No formal Council action requested. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St. N., expressed her concern about the Moody’s report on GO Bond. She is concerned that the numbers have changed. City Administrator Zuleger explained there will be a clarification and entered into the minutes. Ms. Dunn also spoke about the Fresh article on infrastructure costs. She sought clarification on a few items, but said she appreciated the information. City Engineer Griffin noted that the info is also available on the website. Council Member Smith asked if the residents who are still on wells would have to connect and seal their wells. Mr. Griffin clarified that they will not under the current policy. FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $134,017.52 3. Authorize Certification to the Washington County Auditor for unpaid Water Utility Bills (Postponed by Finance) 4. Well No. 4 Connecting Watermain Improvements – Change Order No. 1 5. Well No. 4 Connecting Watermain Improvements – Compensating Change Order No. 2 6. Well No. 4 Connecting Watermain Improvements – Pay Request No. 4 (FINAL) MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. OTHER CONSENT AGENDA 11. 2015 Liquor License Renewals 12. Washington County Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Inspection Services Agreement 13. 10a. Gonyea Preliminary Plat Extensions – Village Park Preserve; Resolution No. 2014-90 14. 10b. Gonyea Preliminary Plat Extensions – Village Preserve; Resolution No. 2014-91 MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 11: PUBLIC HEARING: 2015 PROPOSED TAX LEVY AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET – ADOPT 2015 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY; RES. NO. 2014-92 Finance Director Bendel presented the 2015 budget. She explained the 2015 assumptions. The General Fund Levy, Debt Service Levy, and Library Levy were summarized. The library levy reduction was explained. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public hearing opened at 7:35pm. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 Public hearing closed at 7:35pm. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-92, ADOPTING THE FINAL 2015 GENERAL FUND, DEBT SERVICE FUND, AND LIBRARY FUND ANNUAL BUDGET S AND LEVIES. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. Mayor Pearson thanked the finance group. MOTION PASSED 5-0