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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 21, 2009 4 MAC Joint Airport Zoning Board, Lake Elmo Airport Craig Dawson, Interim City Administrator, reported that the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) proposes to establish a Joint Airport Zoning Boards (JABZ) to implement Airport Safety Zoning at and around the Lake Elmo Airport. The Board would consist of two representatives each from Lake Elmo, West Lakeland Township, Baytown Township, Oak Park Heights, Washington County, and the MAC. The MAC is requesting that Lake Elmo participate and appoint two representatives to the Board. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution that will authorize the City to join the Joint Airport Zoning Board for the Lake Elmo Airport, and solicit two representatives to serve the Board. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Provide direction on proceeding with an ordinance and permit for Special Event Permit Kyle Klatt, Planning Director, reported the City Council has been asked to review examples of permits and an ordinance regarding Special Event Permits and to provide staff direction as to whether or not the Council would like to consider adopting a similar ordinance for Lake Elmo. A Special Event Permit would be intended to provide some regulation of temporary events on a case-by-case basis and is intended to assure adequate provision of parking, traffic, sanitary facilities, utilities, public safety services, proper insurance, and preserve peace of residential neighborhoods. A Special Event Permit would not pertain to the Minnesota Boat Club’s current request. MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to direct staff to proceed with drafting an Ordinance and Permit for Special Events held within the City. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. City Administrator Appointment Process The Council was asked to determine whether to develop an employment agreement with Craig Dawson for a regular appointment or conduct a search for a city administrator. Mr. Dawson has been serving as an interim city administrator since the beginning of January. The consensus of the Council was to go through the interview process. Mayor Johnston argued for hiring Craig Dawson to the regular administrator position, saying that he has proven himself during the past four months. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to prepare and solicit responses to a Request for Proposal for Executive Search Consulting Services to select a city administrator for the City of Lake Elmo. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 (Mayor Johnston voting against.)