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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1996 Growth Options for Metro Area Planner Terwedo handed out and',reviewed the Executive Summary of Proposed Amendment to the Regional Blueprint. A resolution was provided indicating the City concludes that expansion of the Regional Municipal Urban Service' Area should be considered only after new State legislation mandating the growth of the Metropolitan Region, M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to approve Resolution No. 96-39, and direct the planner to incorporate the concept the Council is struggling with such as, (add to last Whereas: "and also consider the effect of out of state areas in terms of population growth into the metro area"). (Motion passed 5-0). Mayor John will read this resolution at the public hearing Wednesday night at Oakdale. M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to direct the staff to send a copy of this letter along with a copy of the resolution with a cover letter to Governor Carlson,explaining the City of Lake Elmo is not in agreement with the direction the Met Council is going and the current make-up of the Met Co. since these are his appointees and send a copy of this letter to the Met Co.. (Motion passed 5-0). J. Recommendation of Planning Commission on its Composition At the September 17, 1996 Council meeting, the Administrator recommended changing the composition of the Planning Commission from 7 voting members and 2 aRernates tog full -voting members. The Planning Commission recommend that the composition remain the same and felt the alternate positions are a good learning experience for the new members. The quorum section of the code should be changed from two-thirds to a majority of the members. The Council did not approve the change of number of members required for a quorum. If the Planning Commission is having trouble with attendance at the meetings, the City should take a harder line and enforce their attendance regulations. The Council will be receiving attendance records at their January meeting and at which time this item can be discussed. I K. Appointment of Ann Terwedo to Transportation Board i Planner Terwedo reported that as a resident of Washington County was asked to apply to serve on the Transportation Advisory Board and was notified that the Met Co. appointed her. The meetings are held 3rd Wednesday every month at 2 p.m. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:None 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:'' Mayor John attended the Elected Officials Conference meeting for School District #622 on November 13, 1996 and the Web Site Conference at the Radisson Hotel on November 19, 1996. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Resignation of Barbara Holm i The City Administrator requested that Barb Holm's job description be reclassified to full-time. Council member Hunt suggested a job description be brought to them for approval before advertising in the newspaper. Member DeLapp'asked if the City would have more options (flexibility and cost) by having two part-time people rather than one full-time person. Member Conlin needed more justification for a full-time position than what's been provided and asked to take a look at funding received from the Cable Commission for the cable duties.