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list of "suggestions to reverse the problems that have <br />frustrated some Council members, as well as staff': <br />— "Don't accuse others of doing things that cannot be <br />substantiated, except in private and then only for <br />clarification. <br />— "Always tell the truth and avoid deception and <br />secrecy. <br />— "Start concentrating on the issues that affect the <br />health, safety and welfare of our residents, as required in <br />the enforcement of the city ordinances and Comprehensive <br />Plan." <br />— "Remember that all council members were elected <br />by the voting residents to serve the semi -rural interests of <br />the residents of Lake Elmo and no other interests — not the <br />(Metropolitan) Council, not the county, and not land <br />speculators or developers. <br />"Start showing respect for the city staff that is <br />working efficiently as a team and doing a magnificent job <br />on behalf of all the residents of the city. <br />— "Don't try to use one's political clout as a council <br />member to provide favoritism to a single (resident) or a <br />group of residents at the expense of other residents. <br />— "Don't assume that applicants for land development <br />are making their proposals to benefit the residents of Lake <br />Elmo. If the applicants wish to further the stated interests <br />of the Comprehensive Plan, in compliance with the city <br />ordinances, their proposals should be accepted under the <br />principle of `trust but verify.' <br />— "To the extent that they further the financial <br />interests of the applicant at the expense of the residents, as <br />