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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1996 2. MINUTES: February 6, 1996 M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to approve the February 6, 1996 City Council minutes as amended. (Motion passed 4-0-1:Abstain:Conlin) Rwel 10 1IT, E` M/S/P Johnston/Conlin - to approve the February 20, 1996 claims #4503 through #4542, as presented. (Motion passed 5-0:Mayor John abstained from voting on Claim #4503 Wyn John-1996 expenses for meetings). 4. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAUINQUIRIES: A. Reschedule March 5th Council meeting *heFil PtlicAROkE 1'AIgge4mt UnrPStat:.202A:19, Subd. 1) states City Councils may not conduct a meeting after 6:00 p.m. on the day of a major political party precinct caucus. M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to reschedule the March 5, 1996 City Council meeting to Monday, March 4, 1996, due to precinct caucus scheduled. (Motion passed 5-0). Attorney Filla and City Engineer Bohrer indicated they would not be able to attend the March 4th meeting, but would be sending replacements. B. Report on Oakdale Council Working regarding Armstrong Annexation Mayor John reported at the Oakdale City Council workshop on February 13, Lake Elmo's Resolution 96-3 requesting denial of the Armstrong annexation petition had been received. Councilors O'Hara and Sarack indicated that their support of the annexation would be contingent upon establishing a benefit to all Oakdale residents, at no cost to the City. Mayor Pulkabrek and Councilors Moen and Timmerman felt that the long term benefits did not warrant a worsening of relationships between the two Cities. The Council decided not to proceed with the annexation request. Subsequently, they (Mayor John, Administrator Kueffner) were approached by the Armstrongs to see if an agreement could be reached. Mayor John indicated that any arrangement would have to be equally beneficial to all properties zoned Agricultural and could not be regarded as spot zoning. Councilor Hunt will present the findings of his Agricultural sub -committee to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendations. C. Cimarron Community Coalition Board Meeting Mayor John reported at the February 15th meeting of the Cimarron Community Coalition Board, the subject of remodeling of Cimarron housing units came up and concern was expressed over the poor workmanship done by the contractor doing the remodeling on one dwelling. The work on this dwelling was performed with a loan from Lake Elmo Bank. Mayor John brought this matter up so the Cimarron residents could understand that the City has a strong interest in ensuring that their remodeling ventures are successful. Jim McNamara, Building Official, explained that the contractor under the Ramsey Action program had not pulled a building permit for the remodeling job, and he would follow-up on this. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Confirmation of Fire Chief and Others The Fire Department had its election of officers in January, 1996. To comply with our Code, the Council must appoint the officers. M/S/P Johnston/Del-app - to appoint the following officers for 1996 Fire Dept.: Chief:Dick Sachs, Station 1:Assit. Chief:Mike Speltz, Captains:Dave Durow, Doug Pepin, Station 2:Assist Chief:Greg Malmquist, Captains:John Palecek, Captain to be appointed; Safety Officer to be appointed. (Motion passed 5-0).