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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2015 ITEM 9: LIFTING OF RESTRICTION IMPOSED ON COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH REGARDING STAFF COMMUNICATION Council Member Fliflet spoke about now having the opportunity to thoroughly review the situation. Based on discussions had and assurances given by Council Member Smith she believes the restrictions on Council Member Smith should be removed. Council Member Lundgren also spoke with the City Attorney and feels comfortable removing the restrictions on Council Member Smith. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO RESCIND THE PREVIOUS RESTRICTION IMPOSED ON COUNCIL MEMBER SMITH REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS WITH STAFF. Council Member Lundgren seconded the motion. Mayor Pearson stated that he felt the restriction was put in place to offer a less troublesome environment. He believes Council acted appropriately at the time and in the City’s best interest. He stated that he supports the motion in the spirit of moving forward and that it is the right thing to do at this time. Council Member Bloyer stated that he is glad Council Members Fliflet and Lundgren have now been brought up to speed on the full situation and if they are comfortable lifting the restriction he will support allowing the restriction to be lifted. Deputy Clerk Gumatz read a letter from former Council Member Mike Reeves, 11075 14th St N. A copy of the letter is included in the record. MOTION PASSED 4-0 (SMITH – ABSTAIN). ITEM 12: COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE Council Member Bloyer stated that he will be out of town on February 24th and would not be able to make that date. Council Member Fliflet stated that she hoped Council could find a date that works for everyone. There was discussion about moving the second February meeting to a different day of the week. It was the consensus of Council to figure out another date to hold the meeting, but there was no decision made. Meeting recessed at 8:14pm. Meeting reconvened at 8:18pm. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 13: DISCUSS PURCHASE OF CITY AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR Council Member Lundgren spoke about her desire to purchase an AED for City Hall. She gave an overview of her discussions with the Fire Chief and what brand was recommended. Council Member Bloyer asked about which buildings the City would be purchasing AEDs for. Council Member Lundgren stated that it would be City Hall and possibly the Library. Council Member Smith spoke about the Mdewakanton Sioux tribe that donates AEDs. Steve DeLapp, 8468 Lake Jane Trail, spoke about the Library getting an AED. He also spoke about the Mdewakanton Sioux donating defibrillators to organizations. Page 3 of 6