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C. Whistling Valley Council member DeLapp noted that the developer of Whistling Valley stated they would meet the road width requirements and would give Washington County additional right- of-way along 10"' Street and asked what the road width would be; and, did the City require right-of-way. Planner Dillerud reported the street width proposed is 22 feet. Dillerud stated he didn't want Washington County dictating to the City the need for additional right-of-way. In this case, he didn't mind because the land taken is the land north of Goose Lake which is water. Council member Dunn asked that the staff be more aware of long range street plans of the County. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: D. Conceal and Carry Gun Law The Council received information on the Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection Act of 2003, "Conceal -and -Carry Law" and what it means for cities. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to direct the staff to restrict hand gun possession of staff members to the limit of the law in the Personnel Policy and add the same restriction for people that use the park facilities. (Motion passed 4-0.) 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Fire Chief Cell Phone Service (Agenda Item addressed under 7B.) B. Update on Library Service Acting Administrator Dillerud reported he and Council member Johnston met with the Washington County Library Board members. The Library Board is interested in a future building depending on the Old Village Design study. The Library Board will provide the City Council at its June 17th meeting a specific proposal for what they would like to do for an interim library location. The library will be temporarily out of service until that home is found. From a budget standpoint, the Library Board cannot maintain costs for library service. The Board is asking the City for help of $15-$20,000 per year. C. City Administrator Acting Administrator Dillerud provided some web marketing materials from two executive search firms that specialize in government work-Brimeyer Group, Inc. and the Public Administration Associates, LLC. Dillerud said he didn't believe a formal RFP would be necessary, but interviewing firms before hiring would be. The firms would be requested to outline the services they would provide, and a not to exceed fee. Council member Johnston requested a meeting of the Human Resource Committee of the Council one week from tonight, May 27th. Council member DeLapp asked what the agenda would be for the meeting and noted the Council hired the Springsted firm to work on staffing. Council member Johnston asked the Council to think outside the box and posed the question, "Why can't we have a City Administrator position combined with a LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2003