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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 7, 2009 2 MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the Consent agenda items 2, 3 and 4, as presented. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $226,333.79 Authorize purchase of swing set, play zone borders and ADA resilient fiber surfacing not to exceed the amount of $14,399.96, St. Croix Recreation Authorize purchase of the Asphalt Planer from Tri-State Bobcat for the amount of $12,258.36 (plus tax) Approve Resolution No. 2009-031, accepting the developer-installed public infrastructure improvements for the Discover Crossing Development Jack Griffin, City Engineer, reported the developer-installed improvements for the Discover Crossing Development has been fully completed in all respects. The public improvements, except for the streets, have been in place for a minimum of 2 years and no defective work remains. The streets were completed in November, 2008; therefore a Warranty bond in the amount of $194,000 to expire on November 30, 2010, has been received to guarantee the street improvements for a period of two years. In a response to a question, the City Attorney related that if the improvements had been completed per City specifications. Craig Dawson noted that the City staff is working on strengthening the City’s requirements in the City development agreements. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-031, accepting the developer-installed public infrastructure improvements for the Discover Crossing Development. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. REGULAR AGENDA: 2008 Annual Financial Report Steve McDonald, Abdo, Eick & Meyers, presented the 2008 Annual Financial Audit Report and had no significant concerns with the City’s accounting practices or the accuracy of its financial records. McDonald pointed out that the Council may want to take a closer look at utility rates, which at their current level are not able to cover the cost of operating the City’s water and sewer systems. While there is enough money in the respective funds to operate at a deficit for a few years, adopting a long term plan could eliminate the need for dramatic rate increases later. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to accept the 2008 Audited Financial Report. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.