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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> October 20, 2015 <br /> <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Bloyer read a statement regarding the Council censure and provided background information on what transpired at the meeting that caused the censure. Bloyer advised the City <br />Attorney and City Administrator that he would be contacting the State Auditor regarding the <br />financial matters he questioned at the September 15, 2015 meeting. <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved IF COUNCILMEMBER BLOYER WANTS TO MAKE COMMENTS, HE CAN SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY COUNCIL AHEAD OF TIME TO BE READ. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) <br />Mayor Pearson objected to the Council reviewing comments ahead of time. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT <br />Mike Reeves, 11075 14th Street N., expressed concern over negative newspaper articles regarding the City and concern for City staff. Mr. Reeves also recognized Kyle Klatt for his <br />service to the City. <br />Justin Bloyer, 8881 Jane Road N., asked to speak as a citizen. <br />Meeting recessed for discussion with the City Attorney. Meeting reconvened and the City Attorney reported that Councilmember Bloyer would prepare a statement for the next Council <br />Meeting to be read after City Attorney review. <br />Ed Gorman, 11011 Stillwater Blvd., stated concerns over the water and sewer fund projections <br />and large SAC charges that will be assessed against his business property. <br />Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Ave., asked about the employee complaint process. <br />FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA <br />Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. <br />ITEM 8: MANNING AVENUE PHASE I MUNICIPAL CONSENT <br />Frank Ticknor presented the Phase I plan of the Manning Avenue project, noting specific areas <br />included in the plan and improvements that will included in the area around the intersection of <br />Manning Avenue and 10th Street, and Oak Land Jr. High School. Discussion was held <br />concerning the need for curb and gutter in areas of the project. <br />Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO DIVIDE THE ISSUE INTO THREE PARTS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0.