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Home My WebLink About11-09-2010 packet( 4 " CITY OF LAKE ELMO City of Lake Elmo 651/777-5510 3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, MN 55042 City o Lake Elmo City Council Meeting & Workshop 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Tuesday, November 9, 2010 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. (?) 6:30 p.m. — 6:45 p.m. Special Meeting 1. Canvass 2010 Election Results, Resolution No. 2010-061 2. Adjourn Special Meeting ------ ----- ^ 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. City Council Workshop 1. Proposed 2011-15 Capital Improvement Program 2. Green Seminars 3. Consideration of Waste Hauling Survey Results and City Objectives 4. Adjourn * *A social gathering may or may not be held at the Lake Elmo Inn following the meeting.** printed on recycled paper CITY OF LAKE ELMO A YOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: 11/09/2010 SPECIAL ITEM #: 1 MOTION Resolution 2010-061 AGENDA ITEM: A Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Winners of the 2010 Local Election SUBMITTED BY: Sharon Lumby, City Clerk THROUGH: Bruce A. Messelt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: BY: - NA - SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: It is respectfully requested that the City Council receive a brief presentation by City Clerk Sharon Lumby regarding the official election results from the November 2nd, 2010 general election. Following this, it is respectfully recommended that the City Council undertake its legal obligation to canvass the election returns and certify the election results. The draft resolution to do so is attached, with a proposed motion of: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2010-061, A Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Winners of the 2010 Local Elections" BACKGROUND INFORMATION & STAFF REPORT: Under Minnesota Statute § 205.185 subd. (3), the City Council is required to canvass and certify the official results between 3 and 10 days following a regular election. As a result, a Special Meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th, beginning at 6:30 PM, to certify the results of the municipal election and declare the results. A draft resolution is provided for Council Consideration. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council receive a brief presentation by City Clerk Sharon Lumby regarding results from the November 2nd, 2010 general election and, following this, undertake action to canvass the returns and declare the winners, The recommended motion and resolution to do so is: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2010-061, A Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Winners of the 2010 Local Elections" Alternatively, the City Council does have limited authority under Minnesota Statute § 205.185 to further discuss and act on this responsibility. Should the Council desire to do so, additional legal -- page 1 -- City Council Meeting 2010 Election Canvass and Declaration of Winner November 9th, 2010 Special Agenda Item # 1 and procedural advice should be sought from the City Attorney and City Clerk, Should any changes be made following such action, the Council may elect to undertake the following: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2010-061, A Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Winners of the 2010 Local Elections [as amended and/or modified at tonight's meetingr ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2010-061 2. Final 2010 Election Results (to be handed out at Council Meeting) SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS; Introduction of Item ........ ,....,.„., Report/Presentation,..„..... ..... , .... Questions from Council to Staff Public Input, if Appropriate Call for Motion ..,.....,......, ..... . .... Discussion ....... .........„.......... ...... Action on Motion....................... ....... ...... ........... ..... City Administrator ...... .......... ..... ....... ...... .........,..... City Clerk ............. . ....... „ ........ • .... Mayor Facilitates ..... ..... ............. ,........,..... Mayor Facilitates ........ ........ ............,..... Mayor & City Council ............... ....,...... ..... ...„. Mayor & City Council ................... ........ ....... .,....., Mayor Facilitates -- page 2 MAYOR & COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: THROUGH: REVIEWED BY: DATE: WORKSHOP ITEM #: DISCUSSION Proposed 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program Tom Bouthilet, Finance Director Bruce Messelt, City Administrato Joe Rigdon, Financial Consultant Dave Snyder, City Attorney 11/09/2010 SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: Pursuant to State law and following its September 2010 adoption of the proposed 2011 Budget, subsequent deliberations by and recommendations emanating from the Budget & Finance Sub -committee, and recent Council action to refinance outstanding 2004 G.O. Bonds, the City Council is asked to review and provide final direction regarding the preparation of the 2011-2015 CIP. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lake Elmo has both the legal and fiduciary responsibility under Minnesota State Statue to adopt a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). In September, the City of Lake Elmo adopted for submission to the Washington County Auditor the proposed 2011 general fund budget, as required under state law. STAFF REPORT: City staff has prepared the proposed 2011-15 CIP for Council review and consideration at tonight's Workshop. The 2011 CIP is recommended significant programs and related expenditures emanating from Parks (Park Dedication Fees), Seal -coating and Transportation Improvements (General Fund, MSA Funds, Property Tax Levy and Special Assessments), specific public utility Improvements (revenue, reserves or other revenue sources). The proposed 2011-15 CIP is also scheduled for review by the Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and Maintenance Advisory Commission, State law requires submission to Washington County of the City's final 2011 Budget and 2011- 2015 CIP by mid -December 2010. -- page 1 -- City Council Workshop Proposed 2011-2015 CIP November 9th, 2010 Workshop Agenda Item #1 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council consider and provide direction regarding the proposed 2011-15 CIP. However, it should be noted that the City may not increase its Tax Levy higher than that submitted to Washington County in September, thereby constraining somewhat major increases in the City's CIP without additional non-taxable revenues. It should also be noted that the CIP can be amended and/or modified by the City Council during the 2011 fiscal yeax. ATTACHMENTS: Proposed 2011-15 CIP (to be handed out at Workshop) SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSEsIESS: Introduction ............ .............. .......... ...... Bruce Messelt, City Administrator Staff Report/Presentation Tom Bouthilet, Finance Director Questions from Council to Staff ...„ ......... ........... ..... .............. Mayor Facilitates Public input, if Appropriate ........................ .................. Mayor .& City Council Discussion „ ............... ......... . ......... .......... Mayor & City Council Council Direction Mayor Facilitates -- page 2 -- CITY OF LAKE ELMO MAYOR & COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE: WORKSHOP ITEM #: DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM: Green Seminars SUBMITTED BY: Council Member Emmons THROUGH: Bruce A. Messelt, City AdrninistratorV, REVIEWED BY: - NA - 11/09/2010 2 SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: It is respectfully requested that the City Council discuss the topic of Green Seminars and related issues, as requested by Council Member Emmons. BACKGROUND INFORMATION & STAFF REPORT: With the consent of the City Council, this item has been scheduled at the request of Council Member Emmons to allow time for discussion of Green Seminars and related topics. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council discuss the topic of Green Seminars and related issues, as requested by Council Member Emmons, and provide and direction, as appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: None SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS; Introduction of Item ................. ........ Council Member Emmons Discussion .......... ...... ....... ........ .......... Mayor & City Council Public input, if Appropriate Mayor & City Council Council Direction ............. ......... ....... . ....... ..... .......... ......... Mayor Facilitates -- page 1 -- 4 cir, Dr LAKE ELMO MAYOR & COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE: WORKSHOP ITEM #: DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM: Waste Hauling Survey Results and City Objectives SUBMITTED BY: City Council THROUGH: Bruce A. Messelt, City Administrator 5A 4-1 REVIEWED BY: - NA - 11/09/2010 SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: It is respectfully requested that the City Council discuss the topic of community solid waste hauling and related issues, as requested by the City Council on November 3rd, 2010. BACKGROUND INFORMATION & STAFF REPORT: With the consent of the City Council, this item has been scheduled at the request of the City Council to allow time for discussion of the 2009 Waste Hauling Survey and Citywide objectives as they relate to solid waste collection and recycling. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council discuss the topic of solid waste collection and recycling, as well as related topics, as requested by the City Council, and provide and direction, as appropriate, ATTACHMENTS: None SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS: Introduction of Item ......... . ......................... ...„. City Administrator Discussion Mayor & City Council Public input, if Appropriate .......... „... Mayor & City Council Council Direction .......................... ...... . Mayor Facilitates -- page 1