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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 2015 Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Bloyer stated that he understands the situation but feels the City needs to adhere to the laws and have thought out policies in place. Mayor Pearson added that he is concerned about setting precedence with this reduction but has empathy for the property owners. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Interim City Administrator Schroeder: Attended the Public Safety Committee meeting, Parks Commission meeting, met with developers, worked on legal and engineering concerns, attended the Finance Committee meeting, provided the Mayor’s Handbook to the City Council at the recommendation of the League of MN Cities. Reported that the Finance Committee discussed the proforma and recommends hiring Northland Securities to develop the proforma. The Finance Committee will continue to discuss how to develop the proforma at the next meeting and Schroeder recommended that the current spreadsheet not be worked on any further Councilmember Bloyer stated that the explanation given on the $6.5M in assessments is unacceptable and stated that it can easily be explained where the $6.5M was and the amount of assessments paid in the past month. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESIDENTS WITH AN EXPLANATION AS TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF $6.5 MILLION WORTH OF ASSESSMENTS. MOTION FAILED 2 – 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith – Nay) Councilmember Fliflet stated she would not support the motion because she supports the City Administrator’s recommendation to move on to a new model. City Clerk Johnson: Reported that an offer has been extended to a candidate for the Office Administrative Assistant position. Finance Director Bendel: Finalized recommended changes to the 2016 General Fund Budget at Finance Committee Meeting, fielding calls and questions on assessments, all Lennar outstanding assessments will be paid soon, started year end closeout in preparation for the audit. City Attorney Snyder: No report. Community Development Wensman: No report City Engineer Griffin: Working on projects for next year and the engineering department is very busy with current construction projects. ROLE OF PARLIAMENTARIAN Judge Pust asked for City Council input on the Parliamentarian and stated it was an honor to be invited. Councilmembers indicated that it was helpful to have a Parliamentarian run the meeting. Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO CONTINUE THE SERVICES OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN UNTIL THE SERVICES ARE NO LONGER NEEDEDAND TO DIRECT STAFF TO SECURE A REPLACEMENT PARLIAMENTARIAN IF NEEDED. MOTION PASSED 3 – 1 – 1. (Pearson – Abstain, Bloyer – Nay)