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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> DECEMBER 03, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 1 of 9 <br /> <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson, Council Members Wally Nelson, Justin Bloyer, and Mike <br />Reeves. <br />ABSENT: Council Member Anne Smith Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Planning Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, Public Works Director Bouthilet, and City Clerk Bell. <br />PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Nelson requested to pull Consent Agenda Item 4 for discussion. Mayor Pearson found that amendment agreeable. <br />MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. <br />ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES <br />THE NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY <br />CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Mayor Pearson: Upcoming Christmas tree lighting event on 12/7; have been attending legislator meetings for 2014 bonding; attended Public Safety Committee meeting. Focused on recruitment and retention in fire department. <br />Council Member Nelson: attended Public Safety Committee meeting. Right now the group is focusing on recruitment and retention in fire department. <br />Council Member Bloyer: He and wife are involved with the NextGen group and Light Up Lake Elmo event. <br />Council Member Reeves: reported that City Council is sponsoring a tree at Light Up Lake Elmo. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS: Librarian Linda Orsted reported that the library will be open during light up Light Up Lake Elmo event. American Chemist Society will be at library on 12/7 in AM. There are numerous electronic resources available on library website. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />• STILLWATER SCHOOL DIST. SUPERINTENDANT COREY LUNN - NORTHEAST METRO <br />INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 Stillwater Area School District Supt. Corey Lunn spoke about ISD 916 and the cost savings that program offers. He stated that it truly helps school budgets. All students benefit from the collaboration. Council Member Nelson asked about funding and if it is perpetual. Mr. Lunn stated that it is as long as the collaborative is in place. Council Member Reeves asked about enrollment number for area. Director of ISD 916, Dan Naidicz stated there has been a significant increase in elementary and