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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />adequate screening. Councilmember Smith asked if the City code can be amended to be clear <br />concerning what qualifies as an operational vehicle. Councilmember Lundgren stated that the <br />trees aren’t needed if the vehicle is not in violation of the City Ordinance and expressed concern <br />over the cost of the trees. <br />Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO <br />PLANT THREE TREES IN THE RIGHT OF WAY ON HILL TRAIL. MOTION FAILED 2 <br />– 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) <br />ITEM 9: PEBBLE PARK PICNIC SHELTER <br />Public Works Superintendent Bouthilet stated that the picnic shelter is the last item on the <br />approved list of improvements for Pebble Park. The Parks Commission has recommended <br />approval of the purchase with the additional cost over the budgeted amount to be paid from the <br />Park Land Dedication Fund. Councilmembers discussed adding power to the park shelter in the <br />future. Councilmembers Fliflet and Lundgren questioned the cost of the gable end ornamental <br />insert with the park name. <br />Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO AUTHORIZE <br />EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $24,000 FROM THE PARK LAND DEDICATION FUND FOR <br />THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PICNIC SHELTER IN PEBBLE PARK. <br />Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO AMEND THE <br />MOTION TO REMOVE THE SIGN IN THE GABLED END. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. <br />(Bloyer, Pearson, Smith – Nay) <br />Further discussion was held concerning the cost of the sign on the gabled end ornamental insert. <br />Public Works Superintendent Bouthilet stated he would obtain an breakdown of the costs and <br />report back to the Council. <br />PRIMARY MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />ITEM 10: TABLYN PARK UPGRADES Public Works Superintendent Bouthilet reported on the Parks Commission’s recommended <br />upgrades for Tablyn Park. Bouthilet stated that the first three projects are removal of the <br />basketball court, relocating the swingset and removing brush from the hill between the parking <br />lot and play area. Councilmember Fliflet expressed concern over removing park amenities. <br />Mayor Pearson stated he would prefer to accept the Parks Commission recommendations. <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />RENTAL OF BRUSH REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT TABLYN PARK. MOTION <br />PASSED 3 – 1 – 1. (Pearson – Nay, Bloyer – Present)