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issues prior to recording of the Whistling Valley plat, those portions of existing 101h Street Lane North no longer needed, or replatted need to be officially vacated by the City. A Notice of Public Hearing for Vacation of l0a' Street Lane was published in the Stillwater Gazette. Mayor Hunt opened up the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. in the Council chambers. There was no one to speak for or against the street vacation. Mayor Hunt closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.. M/S/P Johnston/DeLapp —to approve Resolution No. 2003-078, as amended to include legal wording..."as platted in Dalton's Addition and in line with", A Resolution Vacating A Portion of I Oh Street Lane. (Motion passed 5-0. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Filla reported the answer was filed and he was trying to get together with the Bodziak's attorney to describe what needs to be done, timeline established. Filla would proceed with a judgment against the property. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. City Purchasing Policy The Acting Administrator explained that the City Purchasing Policy is no longer consistent with the State Municipal Purchasing Law and is in need of updating. A list of recommended amendments, consistent with the State Statutes, was provided for Council review. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow — to direct the Acting Administrator to prepare an updated city purchasing policy consistent with the amendments recommended at the September 16a' meeting and bring back to Council for their review. (Motion passed 5-0. B. City Administrator At its September 8 workshop the Council directed that further consideration of the City Administrator position be placed on the September 16 Council agenda. The Mayor was asked to consult with the Acting City Administrator regarding his decision to decline the permanent administrator position, if formally offered by the Council on a 3-2 vote. Mayor Hunt complied with the request of the Council in this regard, but no reconsideration by the Acting Administrator has resulted. This being the case the Council discussed alternative strategy regarding the City Administration position. When the Acting Administrator/Planner was asked how the workload was, he stated the supply and demand aren't matching any more. A lot of initiatives have been started. The Plaiming Commission wants to meet the Council deadlines. The Community Facilities Committee is looking at the bond market, but we have to get appraisals. In response to an idea suggested by one Council member, he stated that the City could find a graduate planner to come on staff, but we would have to be careful not to be expecting that planner to cover too many bases. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 6