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The Council commented that they will talk format once Ms. Condon gets online as they felt the problem lies with the Council; and, that the Acting Administrator would not be involved in the retreat. M/S/P Siedow/Johnston — to approve M.M. Condon & Associates, (Marilyn Condon), 15823 1001h Street N., Stillwater, to assist the Council with its Retreat, as in submitted proposal dated June 13, 2003. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Schedule Executive Session Regarding METC Litigation The Finance Committee will meet June 24s' at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The Council called an Executive Session for June 240' at 6 p.m. to meet with Attorney Nowlin to discuss METC litigation matters. C. SWGW Grant Information The Acting Administrator reported he received information from Jeff Berg, Soils and Water Conservation, regarding a South Washington County Groundwater Study BWSR Challenge Grant Washington County is applying for. He is asking for letters of support and financial support from communities and watershed districts. The city would be able to let the participants know what the City issues are and how the study may address them. At this point this is a grant application so there is no guarantee that the study will be funded. The Acting Administrator encouraged council endorsement of the grant application. The Council indicated they would consider financial participation if needed. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to direct staff to send a letter of support to the Washington Conservation District supporting the South Washington County Groundwater Study and consideration of financial support. (Motion passed 5-0). 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Council member DeLapp would like an OLD BUSINESS list, monthly, of open projects to keep the Council up to date. This includes projects that were agenda items. Mayor Hunt, Council member DeLapp and a few committee members went on the Washington County Fitness walk. Council member DeLapp reported he was impressed with the comments in Lane Kendig's two hour slide show. He strongly encouraged everyone to review the presentation on performance zoning when played on cable. DeLapp felt the outcomes are the same as what we have been doing the past seven years with Open Space Preservation; and, now we can do this in commercial zoning. Council member Dunn pointed out that from the Old Village Forum came out a need for performance standards. She reported Ed Stevens, who was a Lake Elmo resident for many years and served as a Planning Commission member, passed away on Saturday. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2003