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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 18, 2004 8 <br />Attorney Filla stated at the time of the application, the applicant can be required to submit <br />a landscape plan of the existing site and post construction plan. He said all conditions <br />should be listed in the resolution. <br /> 10. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: <br />A. City Council Appointment- Mayor Hunt <br /> Mayor Hunt presented names after they submitted their own names for consideration for Council appointment. The candidate included John Bergstrom, Ann Smith, Bob Helwig, <br />Rod Sessing, Liz Johnston, Jeff Reed and Wyn John. Council member DeLapp added <br />Tom Armstrong and Jim VanPelt and proposed that the Council compare the candidates <br />at the June 1st meeting. He thought the person selected for the appointment supported the City’s comprehensive plan and its cluster development. Council member Johnston said he was new to the Council and it took him six months to get up to speed. He thought it was <br />important the Council chose a candidate with as much experience as possible. <br /> <br />M/No Second DeLapp/ - to consider Jeff Berg as the City Council appointment Mayor Hunt and Council member Johnston stated they were ready to make a decision on <br />the appointment. <br /> <br />M/S/P Johnston/Hunt – to appoint Wyn John to serve out the remainder of former Council Member Charles Siedow’s term, which expires on December 31, 2004? (Motion passed 3-0). Council member DeLapp said he voted for Wyn John, but he was not <br />pleased with the City’s method in selecting him. The City’s process is absurdly shallow. <br /> <br />B. Strategic Planning Session-Mayor Hunt <br />Mayor Hunt explained Mr. Rafferty is now on staff and suggested that he be requested to <br />pull together a strategic planning session to get Council ideas and goals and make a <br />determination if they want to invite a facilitator. <br /> M/S/P Johnston/DeLapp – to direct the city administrator to set up a strategic planning <br />meeting with the Council and any staff members he deems necessary. (Motion passed 3- <br />0). <br /> <br />12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Council member DeLapp asked for a 6-month follow up on the storm water utility. <br />Council member DeLapp asked if something could be done with the Lake Jane Landfill. <br />He said it’s not an eyesore unless you know what it stands for. The Council <br />acknowledges the request and suggested the Parks or CIC commission could review <br />possibilities.