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APPROVED AS AMENDED JANUARY 17, 2006 Mayor Johnston called the Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Conlin, DeLapp, Johnson, and Smith, STAFF PRESENT: Administrator Rafferty, City Planner Dillerud, Finance Director Bouthilet, City Engineer Prew, Attorney Filla, Recording Secretary Freeman. Pledge of Allegiance L AGENDA: M/S/P Johnson/Conlin - to approve the January 3, 2006, agenda as amended. (Motion passed 5-0). 2. MINUTES: M/S/P Johnson/Smith- to approve the December 20, 2005, City Council minutes, as amended. (Motion passed 5-0). 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL: A. PUBLIC INQUIRIES: Robert Meyer, Director, Ramsey Center For Arts, announced the Grand Opening and invited residents to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, January 7, at 1:00 p.m. Kathy Pelnar, Lake Elmo Animal Control Officer, commented about what she called the untruths printed in the December 23, 2005, issue of the Lake Elmo Leader. She stated that she had talked with Mayor Johnston, Council Member Smith and City Administrator Rafferty. Ms. Pelnar stated that the Leader stands by its story. In her 22 years of animal control, and of her four years with the City, Ms. Pelnar stated she has always responded to calls. She felt blind -sided, with the false allegations, written in the newspaper. Response time to calls is approximately 15 minutes, and 10 minutes to Cimarron. In 2005, Ms. Pelnar responded to 221 calls in Lake Elmo, of which five involved dog bites. If the City Council desired, documentation could be provided regarding her response times, actions taken and follow-up. Ms. Pelnar said no calls were received about the "...two dog bites" quoted in the article. Ms. Pelnar stated, if allowed, she will continue to provide services for the City. She will also be submitting her contract proposals for 2006. B. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL: (1) Lake Elmo Jaycees Proclamation Josh Ackerman introduced himself as Jaycees President for 2006. Mayor Johnston proclaimed the Week of January 15-21, 2006, as Jaycees Week and urged all citizens to recognize the importance of community service to all of its citizens. Lake Elmo City Council Minutes January 3, 2006