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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> August 18, 2015 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />ITEM 8: APPROVE RESOLUTION CONCERNING TARTAN PARK – Resolution 2015-63 <br />Mayor Pearson stated that point D should be removed, as there is not a need to appoint two <br />Councilmembers as liaisons. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-63 CONCERNING TARTAN PARK, WITH THE OMISSION OF POINT D. MOTION <br />PASSED 5 – 0. <br /> <br />ITEM 10: APPROVE LIBRARY BOARD REQUEST FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE LIBRARY BUILDING Councilmember Bloyer asked how many bids were received for the proposed project. <br />Councilmember Fliflet stated that the Purchasing Policy only requires one bid when the cost is <br />under $25,000. Concern was raised over a potential conflict of interest the City may have with the contractor. Administrator Schroeder and City Attorney Snyder were asked to follow up on the potential conflict issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Smith, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TOAPPROVE THE LIBRARY <br />BOARD REQUEST FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE LIBRARY BUILDING, SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION WITH STAFF CONCERNING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />ITEM 11: RECEIVE LIBRARY BOARD MEMO REGARDING ALLEY CONCERN <br />Councilmember Bloyer requested further information on the alley concern and the proposal from the library to resolve the issue. Interim Administrator Schroeder reviewed the street and sewer project as it relates to the alley behind the library, noting that safety is the main concern. <br />Engineer Griffin reported that his firm is looking at options to continue the alley use and provide <br />safe access for library patrons. Griffin stated they are exploring options and will bring proposals <br />to the City Council for approval if the construction plans are changed to address the library’s concerns. <br />Discussion held; Mayor Pearson stated that there is a cost to reworking plans and the Council <br />should have been involved prior to the Library Board discussing changes with Washington <br />County. Pearson also stated that the city staff should be the advocate for resolving the issue. Councilmember Bloyer expressed concern over costly changes to stormwater systems and other elements of the project, and would like city staff to take the lead on addressing the library’s <br />concerns. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MEMO FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD REGARDING ALLEY CONCERN. Mayor Pearson offered a friendly amendment to the motion to add that the City will take the <br />lead on addressing the alley concern. Amendment failed. <br /> Mayor Pearson and Councilmember Bloyer restated their positions that city staff and the City Council should advocate for the City and the library in resolving this issue. <br /> <br />MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson/Bloyer – Nay)