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Bill Wacker, 3603 Laverne Avenue North, who lives across the street from the art center said he like the Art Center as a neighbor. However, he was concerned about having this sculpture in a residential yard directly across the street. He also was concerned about potential injuries resulting from people climbing on the horse. John Boohrer, parks commission member, said the park commission supported the concept when it was presented to the commission. However, he realized the commission did not have the authority to grant permission to use city property. Council member Johnson moved to table the motion until September so the Council can hear from Bob Meyer, Lake Elmo Art Center. Council member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Update on planning commission consideration of adult use ordinance to allow city control the location and number of adult uses Ben Gozola, Senior Planner reported on the planning commission's approach and progress toward adopting an adult use ordinance for the location of sexually oriented businesses. This is currently in a moratorium. Consider recvcline coordinator services Administrator Hoyt asked the city council to consider retaining Karen L. Richtman, Service on Shoestring, for recycling education services in the amount of $7,500 to be funded from the annual grant of $15,500 from Washington County for waste reduction programs. The program provides education on re -use and recycling in classrooms. Motion: Council member Johnson moved to authorize agreement with Karen L. Richtman, Service on a Shoestring for recycling and waste reduction administration and classroom education in the total amount not to exceed $7,500.00. Council member Park seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously Councilmember DeLapp excused himself from the meeting at 10:15 p.m, because of an early morning business flight and said he supported the staff on the remaining city business. Consider approvin a� n employment agreement for temporary, part time project assistant services Administrator Hoyt asked the city council to consider approving an employment agreement with Carol Kriegler for the temporary, part time services as a project assistant to the city administrator. The work will varied but primarily be in the area of parks, public works, communication and community development projects. Motion: Council Member.Johnson moved to approve the employment agreement with Carol Kriegler for Project Assistant Services beginning on August 9, 2007. Council member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Mayor Johnston, Council members Johnson, Park and Smith). LAKE BLMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 7, 2007