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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />DECEMBER 6, 2016 <br />Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Avenue, questioned the process and the need for a study <br />Denise Bozak, 8110 Demontreville Trail, stated that the lake levels seem to be rising and asked if <br />lowering the lake level could be looked at. <br />Daryl Vosberg, 9436 Jane Road N., stated that this item needs to be sent back to the <br />Environmental Committee to justify the expense. <br />Brian Boyle, 10961 32nd Street N., stated that the overall health of the lakes needs to be looked at <br />before erosion. <br />Tony Haider, 4575 Olson Lake Trail N., stated the best use of funds would be to replace <br />vegetation on the lake shore. <br />John Hamerly, 9429 Jane Road N., urged the Council not to fund a study for erosion or no wake <br />Tom Sieffert, 4849 Olson Lake Trail, stated that he was assured the lake is a fully recreational <br />lake when he purchased his home recently and urged the Council to consider the study. <br />Brian Pitzen, 4554 Olson Lake Trail, encouraged the Council to send this back to the <br />Environmental Committee to define the goals of the study. <br />Brenda Jo Carlson, 8554 Hidden Bay Trail, stated there is a need for fact checking the request <br />from the LDO association on this issue. <br />Jean Olinger, 9057 Lake Jane Trail N., left a written statement opposing the study <br />Christine Nelson, 3871 Legion Avenue N., stated that she does not support the issue based on the <br />process used to bring it before the Council. <br />Dave Carlson, 8554 N. Hidden Bay Trail, spoke against any further restrictions on the lake. <br />Discussion held regarding the need for a study and associated costs. <br />Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE A <br />CONTRACT WITHBOLTONAND MENK FOR SLOWNO WAKE ASSESSMENTS ON <br />LAKES OLSON, DEMONTREVILLE, JANE AND ELMO WITH THE CONTRACT <br />BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY OR AS SOONAS POSSIBLE USING 2016 FUNDS IF <br />POSSIBLE WITH THE ADDITION OF OPTIONAL ITEMS NOT TO EXCEED $5,000. <br />Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO SEND THIS ITEM TO THE <br />ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE. Motion failed 2 — 3. (Fliflet, Lundgren, Smith — nay) <br />Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY <br />MOTION TO ADD THAT THE LAKE ASSOCIATIONS SHARE IN THE COST OF THE <br />STUDY. Motion failed 2 — 2 — 0. (Fliflet, Lundgren — nay; Smith — present/not voting) <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />