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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 2015 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br />Council’s direction was to hold off on hiring this position. <br />NO FORMAL ACTION REQUESTED. <br />ITEM 10: APPROVE HIRING OF RECEPTIONIST. <br />As with the Taxpayer Relations Coordinator, council’s direction was to hold off on hiring this position. <br />NO FORMAL ACTION REQUESTED. <br />Mayor Pearson noted that there will be no more Mayor’s corner in The Source. <br />ITEM 11: GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY PREVIEW. <br />Council Member Fliflet talked about her reasoning for putting this item on the agenda. <br />Community Development Director Klatt gave a presentation regarding Grown Management Strategies. Mr. Klatt <br />outlined 3 Growth Management Recommendations: 1) Adhere to Phasing Plan as adopted in the Comprehensive <br />Plan, 2) Draft a “Phasing Plan Policy” document to clarify the city’s intent concerning the implementation of this <br />plan, and 3) Begin the process for drafting an interim Comprehensive Plan Amendment for I-94 and rural <br />development areas. <br />Mr. Klatt also discussed the upcoming 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. There was further discussion <br />regarding the upcoming Comp Plan Amendment. <br />NO FORMAL ACTION REQUESTED. <br />STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Council Member Smith: met with Jack about possible booster station location. Read letter from Richard Smith. <br />City Administrator Zuleger: worked with Nick, Kyle and Cathy on tax split with Boulder Ponds and Bremer <br />Bank, 5 year financing plan with Washington County for downtown, working with Park Commission on Sanctuary <br />Park, improvements in Pebble Park and their master plan for Tablyn Park this year, worked with MnDEED on paperwork for $3.5 million bonding money, team building with staff. <br />Deputy Clerk Gumatz: noted that ISD 834 Special Election is next Tuesday, May 12. Voting takes place at City Hall. <br />Finance Director Bendel: finance committee meeting last week, audit wrap up, 2015 bonding preparation. <br />City Attorney Snyder: noted Council Driven Workshop coming up in a few weeks. <br />Community Development Director Klatt: Washington County Parks Department holding an open house to talk about amendment to the park plan. <br />Mayor Pearson adjourned meeting at 11:22 pm. <br /> <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> ______________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk