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City of Lake Elmo
City Council Minutes
January 25, 2011
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston and Council Members Emmons, Park, Pearson
Absent: Council Member Smith
Also Present: Administrator Messelt, City Engineers Griffin and Stempski, Attorney
Snyder, Planners Klatt and Matzek, Finance Director Bouthilet and City Clerk Lumby
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council
Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
ACCEPTED MINUTES:
The January 4, 2011 City Council minutes were accepted by the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES:
Michelle Carlson, Lake Elmo Jaycees Gambling Manger, presented the City Council with
an $8,500 check from the charitable gambling proceeds.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council
Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $491,622.03
Approve Resolution No. 2011-002 authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator
as Primary Signatures and Deputy Mayor and Finance Director as secondary
signatures for all payments of money and withdraw funds on deposit with the
Lake Elmo Bank
Approve the 2011 Pay Equity Compliance Report, as presented
REGULAR AGENDA:
Parks Commission: Ordinance Revision and Appointments
The City Council was asked to consider Ordinance No. 08-038, reducing the Parks
Commission to seven voting members and two alternate members.
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MOTION: Council Member Parks moved to approve Ordinance No. 08-038, reducing
the Composition of the Parks Commission to seven voting members and 2 alternates.
Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
The City Council directed that the Commission be more balanced with respect to
expiration of terms and reappointments. The City Council was requested to re-appoint
Mike Zeno and Susan Dunn to second 3-year terms on the Parks Commission; to appoint
David Steele from lst Alternate to Voting Member to complete a vacant 2-year term; and
to appoint Pam Hartley from 2nd Alternate to Voting Member for a 3-year term.
The Council was also requested to appoint John Ames and Steve DeLapp as lst and 2nd
Alternates to the Parks Commission.
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to appoint the following individuals to the
Parks Commission. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed
4-0.
Mike Zeno to a Second 3-year Term
Susan Dunn to a Second 3-year Term
David Steele from lst Alternate to Voting Member to complete a vacant 2-year
Term
Pam Hartley from 2nd Alternate to Voting Member for a 3-year Term
John Ames to lst Alternate
Steve DeLapp to 2nd Alternate
Planning Commission: Introduction and Appointments
The City Council received introductions from Planning Commission applicants, Nadine
Obermueller and Kathleen Haagard.
MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to appoint the following individuals to the Planning
Commission. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-1
(Council Member Emmons voting against).
Steve Britz, Greg Hall and Thomas Bidon to 3-year terms as Voting Members
Todd Williams from lst Alternate to Voting Member to complete a vacant 1-year
Term
Jennifer Pelletier from 2nd Alternate to Voting Member to an adjusted 2-year
Term
Robert Van Zandt to Voting Member to an adjusted 2-year term
The Council voted by paper ballot to elect the lst and 2nd Alternates.
MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to appoint Nadine Obermueller to 1st
Alternate and Kathy Haggard to 2nd Alternate on the Lake Elmo Planning Commission.
Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
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City Council Subcommittees & Outside Appointments
Pursuant to discussion at the January 11th workshop, the City Council is requested to
address the formation of 2011 Council Subcommittees.
MOTION: Council Member Park moved the following Council appointments to the City
Council Subcommittees. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-0.
Budget/Finance Committee:
Council Members Smith and Pearson
Human Resources:
Council Member Emmons and Mayor Johnston
Job Growth/Business:
Council Members Park and Pearson
Regional and State Affairs:
Council Members Smith and Emmons
In addition, appointment of Council Members to the Gateway Corridor Commission for
2011 is required.
Council Member Park moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-003 appointing Mayor
Johnston and Council Member Emmons to the Gateway Corridor Commission. Council
Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Approve 2011 Planning Commission Work Plan
Kyle Klatt, Planning Director, presented the Planning Commission’s annual work plan,
prepared for 2011. The work plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission, was
prepared using the previous year’s plan as a template and tracking any changes that were
used to create the new document.
Mayor Johnston requested Council consideration to add to the workplan (A1) Rezoning
of two sites for a Park and Ride along I94.
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to accept the 2011 Planning Commission
Work Plan including discussion on potential rezoning on two sites for a Park and Ride
along I-94. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
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Accept Planning Commission 2010 Annual Report
The City Council reviewed the annual report, prepared by staff to summarize the
activities of the Planning Commission and Planning Department in 2010. This report
focused on the activities and projects undertaken during the year and includes statistical
information pertaining to the City’s planning activities. The Council commended the
Planner on submittal of the annual report.
MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to accept the 2010 Planning Commission
Annual Report. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
City Engineering Updates on Sanitary Sewer Survey & 50th Street & Kimbro
City Engineer Jack Griffin updated the Council on two ongoing projects: Addition of a
gravity option for the Sanitary Sewer Force Main and paving of 50th Street and Kimbro.
Part of the effort related to 50th & Kimbro included meetings with residents of Kirkwood
which 3 out of the 7 properties favored the proposal and requested cost data for
improving Kirkwood.
John Flis, 10755 50th Street, stated he doesn’t want to see 50th Street paved because he
has concerns with speeding and driver’s safety.
A public hearing on 50th Street and Kimbro Avenue Improvements will be held on
February 1st.
Review/Direction regarding approval of 2011Animal Control Contract
Bruce Messelt, City Administrator, reported the existing annual contract is up for renewal
but at a significant cost increase. Efforts to negotiate 2010 rates proved unsuccessful
with the service provider and no notice of rate increase were received prior to completion
of the 2011 Annual Budget. In addition, preliminary City Council direction has been to
update the current Animal Control Services contract in 2011 via a Request for Proposal
or other contract review process.
After discussion with areas communities, the City Administrator believes there are two
viable alternatives available in addition to renewing the contract as presented by the
service provider.
At least two neighboring communities provide Animal Control services via their
own staff and have expressed a willingness to consider some form of service
arrangement, and
Other Animal Control service providers have contacted the City and have
expressed interest in submitting bids for the provision of services,
The City Council directed staff to give the present service provider a 30 day notice, or
month by month option, and explore other options presented.
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Legal Issues and Strategies Relating to City of Lake Elmo v. 3M Corporation
Dave Snyder, City Attorney, will draft a letter to the City Council updating them
regarding legal issues and strategies relating to this topic.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, City Clerk
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Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, City Clerk