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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> OCTOBER 15, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 8 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Pearson, Council Members Nelson, Smith, Bloyer, and Reeves. Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, Associate City Attorney Brekken, Planning Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 15, 2013 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE OCTOBER 1, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />SPEAK YOUR PEACE – REEVES Council member reeves spoke on Speak Your Peace and “ping pong” discussions, which entails not truly listening, but planning what will be said next. What is needed is effective and active listening. He then explained a few techniques to listen actively: don’t interrupt, ask questions, don’t be judgmental, use positive body language, and practice, practice, practice. Mr. Reeves also commended Council Member Nelson for his listening and good questions. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />Washington County a. County Commissioner Gary Kriesel on Highway 5 Traffic Safety Grant Commissioner Kriesel announced County has received $462,000 for 2015 FY for right turn lanes and traffic signal for Hwy 15 and CSAH 17. Project will be a benefit to trunk highway system and local community. Washington County has been very pleased with Lake Elmo staff and the working relationship that has been built. Comm. Kriesel introduced some of other Washington County staff with him and thanked citizens for getting involved. Mayor Pearson thanked Commissioner Kriesel for his work. b. Gateway Corridor BRT/LRT Planning Washington County Commissioner Weik spoke about the gateway corridor. Noted the DEIS (draft environmental impact statement). Introduced Andy Gitzlaff explained process and the BRT/LRT study. He explained the differences of Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Transit. BRT is half the cost of LRT. Explained what the DEIS is. There is a federally prescribed process. He then presented an overview of EIS issues. Mr. Gitzlaff explained the options and provided a map of the options. Also presented was the timeline and schedule. Group is about to enter scoping phase. The parties involved were noted. Mayor Pearson commended Commissioner Weik for her well run meetings and hard work.