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AUGUST 8, 2012
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2012
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston, Council Members Emmons, Smith, Pearson and Park
Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, City Engineer Griffin, Finance
Director Bendel, and Recording Secretary Luczak.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the August 8, 2012 City Council Agenda as
presented. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
ACCEPTED MINUTES
1. The August 8, 2012 City Council minutes were approved as amended by consensus of the City
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES: None
PRESENTATIONS: None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Disbursements in the Amount of $201,313.05
3. 2011 Seal Coat Project -Accept Improvements and Approve Pay Request No. 3
(Final -Release of Retainage following Corrective Work)
4. 2011 Street and Water Quality Improvements -Resolution Declaring Cost to be
Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments, an Calling for Hearing on
Proposed Assessments
5. Position Description of Taxpayer Relations/Communications Coordinator
6. Hiring of Adam Bell as Deputy Clerk
7. Water System Design Phasing Study -Authorize AE25 Task Order No. 1
8. Resolution No. 2012-37 Proclaiming September 7 and 8, 2012, as lake Elmo Days
9. Draft Structure of the City of Lake Elmo Employee Handbook
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member
Pearson seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
ITEM 10: COUNTRY SUN FARMS - AMENDENT TO RESOLUTION 2009-047 CLARIFYING
PERMITTED AGRCULTURAL SALES AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
Planning Director Klatt requested the Council consider the approved activities listed with the
Conditional Use Permit for an Agricultural Entertainment Use. He noted a few provisions
pertaining to Agricultural Sales Business that have been superseded by code amendments and how
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the City Code now regulates Agricultural Sales Businesses as an Interim Use Permit, which provides
flexibility.
Council Member Smith reported that she had been tasked to meet and discuss with the Bergmann's
their activities and educational requests for their property, and possibly find a way to work with
their business needs. Planning Director Klatt clarified that a CUP runs with the land, while an IUP
is subject to Council reviews. Council Member Emmons suggested supplanting the AG Business
Entertainment business be subjected to a two-year review.
Keith Bergmann, 5833 Lake Elmo Avenue, explained the process regarding the gem mining
educational activity and its historical impact.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to approve Resolution 2009-047 amendments and Resolution
2012-38 Amending a Conditional Use Permit with the Proposed Amendments to #5(f) Children's
Activities and Games will read 'include", Corn Pit, #8 and #10 changing verbiage to "unless"
permitted, at 11211 60t6 Street North. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. Motion
passed 5-0.
ITEM 11: COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD NOMINATION COMMITTEE
City Administrator Zuleger requested the Council to appoint a Council Member to the Library Board
Nomination Committee, stating it was more of a housekeeping issue since the Council had approved
to create a nominating committee, which is allowed by MN State Statute. Two three-year terms for
the Lake Elmo Library Board will be opening up in 2012. He informed Council that Steve DeLapp
and Sarah Linder are the board members currently up for re-election.
Council Members discussed appointing Council Member Smith, Park, and Pearson citing the
members various experiences, possible conflict of interests, term length, and job duties.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to appoint Council Member Park to the Lake Elmo Library
Board Nominating Committee for the purposes of bringing forth two candidates to serve on the Lake
Elmo Library Board for (2) three-year terms. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. Motion
passed 5-0.
SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Emmons reported he attended a LED retrofitting lighting retrofitting meeting and
forwarded the information to the administrator; volunteered at the County Fair Watershed booth.
Council Member Smith was saddened, and expressed her condolences to the family of the young
man involved in the recent car accident. She expressed her concern for children to be safe and
drive safely.
Council Member Park - no report
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LAKE O CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 8 2012
Council Member Pearson attended a Library Board Meeting where discussion was had on the new
Lake Elmo Library and a "soft opening" to coincide with Lake Elmo Days on September 7, 2012.
Mayor Johnston attended the Gateway Corridor Study where discussion was had confirming the
two Park and Rides locations will be in Woodbury.
City Administrator Zuleger reported that he, along with Deputy Loperfido and several Lake Elmo
Firefighters, visited four National Night Out neighborhoods; Family Means Program in Cimarron
has 30-40 teens attending and crime incidents have decreased; interviewed eight Building Official
applicants; Red Zone continues to be effective, utilizing two speed trailers on Lake Elmo Avenue;
working on Lake Elmo Days and possible Lynx guest; sold 1.985 city pickup at public auction. Dean
also thanked Nick and Kyle for their hard work and meetings with the Planning Commissioners and
developers addressing density and screening concerns.
City Attorney Snyder reported that Judge Eckstrom'heard. the Detachment Hearing and a report will
be issued in 90 days. He thanked City Engineer Griffin and Planning Director KIatt for their hard
work related to the Whistling Valley development.
City Engineer Griffin held a 2012 Street Improvement reconstruction meeting; notices will be
mailed to affected residents this week; two remaining items to be addressed at the Whistling Valley
development.
Planning Director Klatt reported. that they are moving forward with the Comprehensive Plan
amendments and I-94 Corridor; scheduled Public Hearing on August 13,, 2012, at 7:00 pm; holding
design standards for the Old Village area, preferred land use plan, densities, and work group
meetings; Summit Board Shop submitted plans to expand their snowboarding demonstration area.
Finance Director Bendel reminded Council about the August 16, 2012 Budget Workshop.
ADJOURN- The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
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Dean A. Johnston, Ma or
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