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City of Lake Elmo
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2011
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston and Council Members Emmons, Park, Pearson, and Smith (arrived
4:44 pm). Council Members Park and :Smith departed at 6:05 p.m.
Also Present: Administrator Messelt, Engineer Griffin, Attorney Snyder, Planner Klatt, Finance
Director Bouthilet and Recording Secretary Luczak.
AGENDA
Mayor Johnston read and the City Council unanimously accepted the proposed Agenda.
City Administrator Messelt presented the two options for consideration regarding the Early
Childhood Education Family Center (ECFC) and provided an update from the previous City
Council meeting about the ECFC. He then proceeded with a global update. The two items
discussed were the proposed Joint Powers Agreem.ent(s) (JPA), with the District and the
purchase option of the identified properties.
The original option was for the City to buy the land and lease it to the District. The second
option was for the District to purchase the land via transfer of the City's option, and the City
waive the WAC and SAC fees.
Resolution No. 2011-007A is the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the District for the
Location of an ECFC in the City of Lake Elmo, with ultimate ownership of the land by the
District. Resolution No. 2011-007B would have the City exercise the Purchase Option and lease
the property to the District for 41.00/year, and the District pay the WAC and SAC fees.
Mayor Johnston stated the option of the District purchasing the land had been presented to the
District within the last 24 hours and Assistant Superintendent Queener could obviously not speak
for the School Board that evening.
City Council discussed issues if the District were to reject District ownership of the property.
Attorney Snyder stated that District ownership wouldeliminate potentially complicated legal
issues.
Resolution No. 2011-008 is a proposed Purchase Option for the property owned by Lake .Elmo
Business Park Company for locating an ECFC in Lake EImo.
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David Moore, 8681 Stillwater Blvd., questioned the initial investment, fast track project, cost
overn.in, taxes and how will the City pay for this project.
Deb Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Ave. N., stated her support for the proposed project.
Additional information regarding the financing is available.
MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-007B approving a Joint
Powers Agreement with ISD 834 for the Location of an Early Childhood and Family Center in
the City of Lake Elmo. Council Member Park seconded the motion.
Council Member Park suggested adding to the motion that the City is really interested in No.
2011-007A which provides school district purchase of the property, and the city waiving the
sewer and water connection charges.
MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to amend the Motion that the City communicate to
the district that the City prefers the purchase alternative and request the school board provide that
alternative strongest consideration. Council Member Park seconded the motion.
Council discussed the financial obligations, extra responsibilities if leased, terms negotiated,
alternatives, and the necessary affirmation from the City. The Mayor also stated that the
purchase alternative had only been presented to the District within the past 24 hours and
Assistant Superintendent Queener probably could not speak for the School Board regarding the
alternate option.
Council Members Park and Emmons respectively withdrew their motion and second to amend.
MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to make a substitute Motion to approve Resolution
No. 201 1-007A approving a Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 834 for the Location of an Early
Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo, with ownership by the District. Council
Member Smith seconded the motion.
MOTION: Council Member Park moved to amend the previous motion to allow the City to
proceed with the approval of Resolution No. 2011-007B, should the District not concur with the
purchase alternative, provided there are no outstanding legal issues with the lease alternative.
Council Member Pearson seconded the motion to amend. The Motion to amend passed 5-0. The
original Motion, as amended, then passed 5-0.
City Administrator Messelt requested Council and legal clarification regarding whether it would
be necessary to return for Council action should the board not concur with the purchase
alternative. The Council and Attorney agreed it would not be necessary.
Consideration of Resolution No, 2011-008 Regarding a Pronosed Purchase Option (PO) for
Property Owned by Lake Elmo Business Park Company for locating an Early Childhood
Education Family Center in Lake Elmo
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City Administrator Messelt stated the resolution provides for the authorization for the execution
of the Purchase Option if necessary.
MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 201 1-008 regarding a proposed
Purchase Option (PO) for property owned by Lake Elmo Business Park Company for locating an
Early Childhood Education Family Center in Lake Elmo. Council Member Park seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5-0.
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Emmons attended the Gateway Corridor Commission and stated the options
selected to review were bus, light rail on the 1-94 Corridor, and commuter rail shared by Union
Pacific in their right of way easement.
City Administrator Messelt discussed the City's out-of-state travel policy. Direction was to
discuss each case individually.
Reminded City Council about City Council Retreat at Wildwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, on
February 19th (pm) and 20"' (am), 201 L Public welcome to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Carole Luczak, Recording Secretary
Resolution No. 2011-007A: Joint Powers Agreement with 1SD 834 for the Location of an Early
Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo. (City Purchase Option and assignment
of Option to District)
Resolution No. 2011-007B: Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 834 for the Location of an Early
Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo. (City Purchase Option and lease to
District)
Resolution No. 2011-008: Purchase Option with Lake Elmo Business Park for the Location of an
Early Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo,
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL February 17, 2011