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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Julie Fliflet, Anne Smith, and Jill Lundgren. ABSENT: Council Member Bloyer Staff present: City Administrator Zuleger, City Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and City Clerk Bell. PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Lundgren asked to add Item 9b. Mayor Pearson asked to remove Item 12. Council Member Smith pulled Items 7, 9, and 10 for discussion. Council Member Fliflet pulled Items 8 and 9b for discussion. MOTION: Council Member Lundgren moved TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 3, 2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-1 (LUNDGREN NAY). ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES The Council discussed changes to the submitted minutes. THE JANUARY 13, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS. THE JANUARY 20, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED BY CONSENSUS. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pearson: attended Cable Commission and Lake Elmo Park Commission meetings. Met with residents on a code compliance issue; the mayor took issue with previous statements made regarding his interaction with a resident during past lake use meeting. Mayor Pearson recounted what his viewing of the video showed and his recent conversations with subject. He and the subject hoped for a compromise. Council Member Smith: Met with Council Member Fliflet and Washington County Commissioner Kriesel regarding library. Continuing discussions on finding a solution. Council Member Fliflet echoed the positive meeting sentiment. Council Member Fliflet: residents have concerns regarding traffic on Hwy 5. She would like staff to help coordinate an in-person meeting with state. Council Member Lundgren: worked on AED funding; talked to John Schiltz and LMC about creating a farmer’s market; met with HOA and Valley Branch Watershed District advisory committee regarding milfoil issues. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Blvd commended the mayor’s maintenance of order. He spoke about previous statements made about sewer in the village. He stated that growth is coming and urged the Council to look at the history to ensure that mistakes are not repeated. He also voiced his concern about past council meetings. Wally Nelson, 4582 Lilac Lane N., voiced his concerns regarding actions taken at previous meetings including the meeting schedule and committee appointments. Alex Hermon, 2008 Paris Cove Ct., asked how the officials became council members and for how long. FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA