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Special City Council Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015 7:00 pm Lake Elmo City Hall Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Julie Fliflet, Anne Smith, Justin Bloyer, and Jill Lundgren. Staff present: City Attorney Snyder, Fire Chief Malmquist, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pearson explained that the public comment will be limited to items on agenda and will be allowed for each item at that time. Council Member Fliflet asked to move fire duty vehicle item to beginning of agenda. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO APPROVE THE MARCH 24, 2015 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM III: FIRE DEPARTMENT DUTY VEHICLE PURCHASE Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Blvd, member of Public Safety Committee, spoke on the color of duty vehicle. The current vehicle is more visible at night than during day. He is concerned about visibility. Fire Chief Malmquist explained the history and purpose of the duty vehicles. As the on-call duty officer, the duty officer has the vehicle at all time for ability to respond. The color statistically does not affect safety. Council Member Fliflet explained the council supports purchasing the truck, but noted that there has been discussion of the color. She supports the truck being red. Council Member Bloyer does not have a strong opinion on the color. Council Member Lundgren asked if the other fire fighters support black as the color. It was explained that the department supports it and takes pride in the appearance. Mayor Pearson supports what was approved at the past meeting. No action taken. ITEM IV: CITY ADMINISTRATOR TRANSITION City Attorney Snyder provided update since the last meeting. He explained the sensitivity of employment matters and the limitations Council is under in responding or discussing personnel data. After consulting with Council, his recommendation is: City Administrator contract be extended without further action, commentary, or involvement, thru January 31, 2016, and the matter be laid to rest. Mayo Pearson confirmed the recommendation is the intent of the Council. The consensus is that it is. Council Member Bloyer said he wants to move forward and mend fences. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION AS STATED BY CITY ATTORNEY SNYDER TO EXTEND CONTRACT TO JANUARY 31, 2016. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Ave, opposed to the motion. He does not believe it is for long enough.