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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2013 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2013 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson, Council Members Wally Nelson, Anne Smith, Justin Bloyer, and Mike Reeves. Also Present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Planning Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 17, 2013 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES THE DECEMBER 03, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council Member Reeves: Attended Parks Commission Meeting. It was very productive. He noted some highlights: Sunfish Lake Park master development plan. Prioritized 2014 park improvements. Worked through park audit. Commission is transitioning very well into a more productive, engaged, and cohesive group; Attended Light Up Lake Elmo. Council Member Bloyer: Attended Light Up Lake Elmo event. Thanked all who coordinated it; noted that nonresident member of NextGen group was harshly criticized by members of community [for her recent comments about the city’s lack of entertainment options]. Speak Your Peace should be implemented more. The criticism [of someone who has helped community] should not happen. Mayor Pearson: attended Christmas tree lighting event on 12/14. Thanked John Schiltz for his contributions. Also thanked those who coordinated. Looks forward to next year; met with developers and attended 2014 bonding meetings; will be meeting with Metropolitan Council on the MOU; Thanked Dean Johnston and Sarah Hietpas for working on Met Council Parks Commission; Recognized Nick Johnson and Rick Chase for employees of the year and commended Council Member Nelson for his Guardian of the Taxpayer award. Council Member Smith: attended Finance Committee meeting with Council Member Nelson and Finance Director Bendel; spoke with Pete Ganzel and Lowell Johnson from Washington county. The City needs to draft a broader policy for the septic system issues in the Village. Council Member Nelson: attended Finance Committee meeting. Added Terry Forrest to the Committee; enjoyed Light Up Lake Elmo event; City Christmas party was a successful “rural” feeling event. It was a great time. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of $2,088,479.40 3. Accept Financial Report dated November 30, 2013 4. Accept Building Permit Report dated November 30, 2013 5. Approve 2014 Meeting Calendar 6. Approve 2014 Fee Schedule; Ord. No. 08-097 7. Approve Ski Trail Grooming Agreement