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DRAFT #2 q 1 v n/ =0} Mayor Johnston called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo City Council at 7:00 p.m. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Conlin, Smith, Johnson, and DeLapp. STAFF PRESENT: Administrator Rafferty, Planner Dillerud, Finance Director Tom Bouthilet, Building Official McNamara, Superintendent M. Bouthilet, Fire Chief Malmquist, and Recording Secretary Schaffel. ALSO PRESENT: City Engineer Prew and City Attorney Filla. 1. AGENDA Councilmember DeLapp said he has a question about the Credit Union and Prairie Ridge Office Park. 9C. City Administrator 11 C. Mayor Johnston asked for 9D Recommendation for County Planning Commission and 9E - Second Alternate position on Lake Elmo Planning Commission. 9A, 1 IA, and 11B move up to 6a, b and c under New Business because the public might be interested. Councilmember Johnson asked to clarify the policy for contacting the City Attorney by councilmembers. The City Attorney said that l0A and 10B should be under 13 in the Closed Session. Councilmember Smith asked about the garage addition to Sessing Property under 101). That item will also be under Closed Session as well. M/S/P, Johnson/DeLapp to approve the Agenda as amended. 5:0 PASSED. 2. MINUTES M/S/P, DeLapp/Smith to delay consideration of the minutes untililate'r in the, meeting to :Item 12A. VOTE:•5:0 PASSED. 3. PUBLIC" INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL A. PUBLIC INQUIRIES 1. Susan Dunn said she has concerns related to the Community Playfield because of the Target Store, the ravine, the water, and surface water quality going into Lake Elmo Park Reserve and she asked for the Council to be cautious. She is concerned about the Park and Ride. She also has legislative change questions to Chris Georgacas. She would like to know how townships and cities maintain the right to self determination if it is not through legislative change. 2. Larry Moody asked about the potential joint park. Why not increase the tax base by building houses on that land? Why not improve Tablyn Park? He asked about light pollution, noise, and traffic concerns. B. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL 3. Introduction of Chris Georgacas, Metropolitan Council Member Mr. Georgacas extended regards of Chairman Bell. He said he hopes for a more conciliatory relationship between the City and the Metropolitan Council in the future. He expressed his regrets for past disputes and the past relationship. He is glad to say Metropolitan Council has reviewed our submission for completeness and it is complete. The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed over the next sixty days and Lake Elmo City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2006