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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Mayor Pearson stated that removing five parking spaces downtown needs additional research and discussion. City Engineer Griffin reviewed the proposed parking lot improvements for the Library, noting that the Library Board would also be reviewing the proposal. Griffin stated that the project contractor is offering favorable pricing through adding this project on to the downtown project. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPROVE THE LIBRARY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PHASE I DOWNTOWN STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CONTINGENT ON LIBRARY BOARD APPROVAL AT THEIR NOVEMBER 18 MEETING. MOTION PASSED 4 – 1. (Bloyer – Nay) Councilmember Bloyer stated that the City should pay for this improvement for a City building and added that the City Council has not seen the Library budget. ITEM 12: SEARCH FIRM FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR Interim Administrator Schroeder explained that the term of his contract is July 2016 to January 2016 and presented a list of search firms that could be employed to conduct a search for a permanent City Administrator. Schroeder stated that Springsted provided an estimated cost of $15,000 to $20,000 depending upon the scope of services. Discussion held concerning options for conducting a search with and without a search firm. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT A SEARCH FIRM AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST THE POSITION ON THE LMC AND ICMA WEBSITES. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD SUBJECT TO HIRING OF A PROFESSIONAL FIRM TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. Councilmember Bloyer stated that he won’t support the motion, as he feels the City could extend Mr. Schroeder’s contract and that Councilmembers shouldn’t be involved in vetting applicants. Mayor Pearson suggested seeking professionals within the City to assist with reviewing applicants. PRIMARY MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – Nay) City Attorney Snyder recommended that the process should be moved along and suggested staff prepare an advertisement for approve at the next Council meeting. ITEM 13: HIGH PRIORITY FOR HIGHWAY 5/COUNTY ROAD 14 Interim Administrator Schroeder explained that Councilmembers have expressed a need for a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 5 and 50th Street. Jim Ogren, 11790 Little Bluestem, stated that a stop light will also be needed at the intersection of Highway 5 and Manning and suggested they could both be installed at the same time.