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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2014 Page 4 of 5 MOTION PASSED 4-0 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12: 2015 PLAN OF WORK City Administrator Zuleger presented the 2015 Plan of Work. He added finance goals of CIP done by 7/1, draft budget done by 8/15, budget books done by 10/1. He pointed out some of the significant highlights. The recent DNR White Bear Lake lawsuit and its impact on Lake Elmo was summarized. It will be a significant issue in coming year for region. Council Member Reeves suggested additional 360º/peer reviews to HR section. Mayor Pearson asked about the progress on the rail road crossings. Mr. Zuleger said that progress is being made. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Zuleger: Working on park issues; employee evaluations are finished; attended joint meeting with the County, successful Met Council meeting, Groundwater Coalition meeting; working on transferring Carriage Station park land and the well house. City Attorney Snyder: reviewing development documents; working on pool encroachment issue; received a tolling agreement extension from 3M. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO EXTEND TOLLING AGREEMENT FOUR MONTHS. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. A summary of the White Bear Lake groundwater lawsuit is forthcoming. City Engineer Griffin: refer to previously submitted written report. Planning: Mr. Zuleger provided report CSAH 17/Lake Elmo Ave open house went well. Considering minor redesign that will reduce impact on trees; Wildflower preliminary Plat has been submitted; Easton Village Final Plat has been submitted. City Finance Director: revising CIP, working on enterprise budgets, audit prep, cash-flow models, year-end financials; preparing assessments to County and sending out stormwater and Q4 water bills. City Clerk Bell: No report. Council Member Reeves complimented Mayor Pearson for being a courageous mayor. He also praised City Administrator Zuleger for his instrumental leadership and bringing initiatives, such as civility, to the City Government. Mr. Zuleger again commended Council Member Nelson on his financial contributions and Council Member Reeves on his leadership and guidance on bringing civility to Council to get things done. EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED SESSION PER MN STATE STATUTE 13D.05 SUBD. 3(A) FOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR DEAN ZULEGER MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MN STATE STATUTE 13D.05 SUBD. 3(A) FOR ROUTINE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR DEAN ZULEGER. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Entered closed session at 9:01 pm. MOTION: Council Member Reeves moved TO OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Entered Executive Session at 9:15 pm. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Exited Closed Session at 10:44 pm.