#01 - 10-1-24 City Council Meeting Minutes

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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 1, 2024 Page 4 of 5 John Burban, 9612 57th Street N., commented on the density proposed in the text amendment. William Vogel, 5055 Keats Avenue N., stated opposition to the buffers, setbacks and tree requirements in the proposed updates. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE OPEN SPACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CODE AS PRESENTED BY STAFF AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY MOTION TO ADD THAT AN OP PUD CAN ONLY BE LOCATED ON A COLLECTOR ROAD OR HIGHER. Motion failed 0 – 4. Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY MOTION TO ADD THAT OPEN SPACE PUD AT THE CURRENT DENSITY WILL BE ALLOWED ON ALL ROADS AND HIGHER DENSITY WILL BE LIMITED TO COLLECTOR ROADS OR HIGHER. Motion passed 3 – 1. (Hirn – Nay) Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO LIMIT THE DENSITY INCREASE TO .5 PER ACRE. Motion failed 1 – 3. (Cadenhead, Dragisich, Holtz – Nay) Primary motion passed 3 – 1. (Hirn – nay) ITEM 11: Friends of Sunfish Lake Park Letter of Interest for Funding Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented the request from Friends of Sunfish for city support for a letter of intent for funding to improve and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO SUPPORT FOR THE FRIENDS OF SUNFISH TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE BOARDWALK PROJECT THROUGH THE PRIORITY 2/GOAL 3 SETTLEMENT. Motion passed 4 – 0. ITEM 12: New Park Naming Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented feedback received from the public on naming the new park in the Legacy development. Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO NAME THE NEW PARK SCHILTGEN PARK. Motion passed 4 – 0.