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MINUTES APPROVED: January 4, 2011
City of Lake Elmo
City Council Minutes
December 14, 2010
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnston and Council Members DeLapp, Emmons
Absent: Council Members Park and Smith
Also Present: Administrator Messelt, City Engineers Griffin, Attorney Snyder, Planning
Director Klatt, Finance Director Bouthilet, and City Clerk Lumby
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to approve the December 14, 2010 City
Council agenda, as amended (Add: Approval of Lake Elmo Wine Co. Liquor License).
Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
ACCEPTED MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES:
Bill Wicker, 3663 Laverne Avenue N., commended Council Member DeLapp on his
service to the City. He asked that the Council keep an open mind to recreational event
proposals that may come into the City.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to approve Items 2, 4 5 on the Consent
Agenda. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0 .
Approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $53,708.43
Approve Capital Fund Reserves be utilized for an amount not to exceed $10,000
for the Keats Avenue Welcome Monument, as presented.
Approve the Lake Elmo Wine Company Liquor License for 2011
REGULAR AGENDA:
D&T Trucking Terminal Interim use Permit Renewal – 11530 Hudson Boulevard
Terry Emerson of EN Properties, applicant for the renewal of an Interim use Permit
related to the D&T Trucking truck terminal facility located at 11540 Hudson Boulevard
request a 5-year renewal because he has a signed lease with D&T Trucking for five years.
Kyle Klatt, Planning Director, reported at its December 13th meeting the Planning
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Commission recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit/Consent Agreement for a
4-year time period with a 2-year review and notification of the neighbors.
The Council didn’t find any compelling reasons to change the IUP time period.
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to adopt Resolution No. 2010-074 granting
a renewal for an interim Use Permit to allow a bus/truck terminal at 11530 Hudson
Boulevard and approving a revised consent agreement for the interim use renewal time
period of 2-years. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-
0.
Discussion of Administrative Items (City Contract Renewals, Council Retreat, 2011
Opportunity Budget)
Administrator Messelt gave a presentation on key administrative planning considerations
and asked for Council direction on how to proceed.
The following are some of the key Administrative items for Council direction:
Designation of Interim “Agent of Record” for Health Care Representatives
1-year contract with Financial Concepts. Bid in 2011 to 2012
Review of Procedures and Calendar for Renewal of City Contracts
City Attorney and Engineer contract rebid in 2011 for 2012.
Xcel (ROW) – Franchise Agreement vs. ordinance. Mayor, City Administrator
and City Attorney will come back to the Council in January with options
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to direct staff to draft in policy format, write
memo on franchise agreement vs. fees for a formal proposal for Council approval.
Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Setting of preliminary dates for City Council Retreat and Strategic Planning
Session
Consider 4th week of January for retreat. Proposals will be sent out by City
Administrator
Discussion of 2011 “Opportunity Budget” Priorities
Linear parkway on Hudson Blvd. – can use park funds
Replacement of financials, permit software in order to take on-line payments
Employee Health Care – 19% increase. Place 2% cost of living towards health
care.
Street Sealcoating - $25,000 short in budget
Regional Development - $5,000
Special Events Policy and Community Events Policy - City Administrator and
City Attorney will write policy
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to enter into Executive Session regarding
Litigation Strategies relating to Groundwater Contamination Issues. Council Member
Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to close the Executive Session regarding
Litigation Strategies relating to Groundwater Contamination Issues. Council Member
Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
City Attorney Dave Snyder summarized the Executive Session by noting that the City
Council discussed litigation strategies relating to Groundwater Contamination Issues and
concurred with previous Council direction for the City Attorney and Administrator to
proceed as directed.
The Executive Session was concluded at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2010-074 Grant a renewal for an Interim Use Permit to allow a bus/truck
terminal at 11530 Hudson Boulevard and approving a revised consent agreement for the
interim use renewal time period of 2 years
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Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, City Clerk
The meeting was adjourned at p.m.