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CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 2015 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Julie Fliflet, Anne Smith, Council Member Bloyer, and Jill Lundgren. Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Assistant City Engineer Stempski, Finance Director Bendel, Taxpayer Relations and Communications Coordinator MacLeod, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE THE MARCH 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Smith moved to amend TO POSTPONE ITEMS 10 AND 11 UNTIL ADDITIONAL DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING RAILROAD CROSSING AND COMP PLAN COMPLIANCE INCLUDING OLD VILLAGE PLAN CAN BE HAD AT NEXT MEETING. The impact of further postponement of those items was discussed. It was explained that the assessments can only occur if there is a functioning sewer pipe, so there are real financial implications. Council Member Fliflet seconded the motion. MOTION TO AMEND FAILS 2-3 (Pearson, Bloyer, and Lundgren – Nay). ORIGINAL MOTION PASSED 5-0. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pearson: asked for status of Finance Committee activities, specifically the financial services planning agreement. Council Member Fliflet gave status update. It was noted that there have been scheduling issues. The finance policy is on next committee agenda. Council Member Fliflet: had meeting with City engineer and Brett Emmons on stormwater management. Planning to meet with county representatives to discuss issue as well. It was explained that there has been no additional work done on the downtown project, so no duplication of work. Council Member Smith: received several calls about sidewalks on Lake Elmo Ave. asked that 3/17/15 meeting be rescheduled to 3/24/15 due to ISD 834 spring break. Council Member Bloyer: had discussions with Village residents; attended DNR meeting regarding milfoil; attended Valley Branch Watershed District meeting to discuss resident concerns; spoke about library issue regarding former tenant; spoke about the two recent appointment denials of individuals to city bodies. The appointment process was discussed. Council Member Lundgren: visited the Rotary Club and discussed the AEDs. Will be attending a Farmer’s Market Workshop; was impressed with recent visit to Savona; recognized the local fly-fishing shop in town for their recent award; met with county representative to discuss transportation issues; noted that March is Minnesota maple tree tapping month. PRESENTATIONS Brad Winkels and Steve Rutkowski conducted the Fire Relief Association annual raffle drawing. The winners: $25 Winners: $100 Winner: Cindy Schwartz, 2393 Lake Elmo Ave. Laurie Kumerow, 4207 Kindred Ave Julie Buetel, 3415 Jamaca Ave. Tom Teible, 8300 Lake Jane Trail $250 Winner: Ron Monson,5257 Jerome Ave Court Cynthia Gackle, 2201 Legion Lane