Laserfiche WebLink
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />May 6, 2025 <br />AND AWARDINGA CONTRACT TO VALLEYPAVING, INC, FOR THE BID AMOUNT OF <br />$1,485,436.50 FOR THE 2025 STREET AND UTILITYIMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed <br />5-0. <br />Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A MATERML TESTING CONTRACT FOR <br />THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED <br />AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE 2025 STREET AND UTILITYIMPROVEMENTS. Motion <br />passed 5 — 0. <br />ITEM 13: Accept Bids and Award Contract for Old Village Garden Improvements <br />Public Works Director Powers and Sara Evenson, HKGi landscape architect, presented the project <br />purpose, public engagement and preferences gathered from public open house events. Ms. <br />Evenson discussed the possibility of adding additional trees in the project area and reviewed quotes <br />received. <br />Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE <br />OLD VILLAGE GARDEN IMPROVEMENT PLANS AS PROPOSED BY HKGI AND <br />CONTRACT WITH HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA FOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION IN <br />2025 AND TO CONTRACT OUT PROFESSIONAL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE INFUTURE <br />YEARS FOR THE OLD VILLAGE GARDENS ALONG LAKE ELMO AVE. NOT TO <br />EXCEED $50,290IN2025. Motion passed 5 — 0. <br />ITEM 14: Sidewalk/Trail Snow Removal Ordinance Update <br />Public Works Director Powers reviewed updated definitions of trails and sidewalks, noting areas <br />where the city would be required to clear snow from trails if the changes are adopted. Director <br />Powers also discussed communication with HOAs on the proposed changes. <br />Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO INCLUDE A <br />SIDEWALK DEFINITION IN ORDINANCE L08.010, AND NOT INCLUDE THE TRAIL <br />SNOW REMOVAL LANGUAGE AS OUTLINED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SIDEWALK <br />SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE 9.16.120 <br />Discussion held regarding trails abutting residential areas versus city right of way. <br />Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO TABLE THE <br />CURRENT ITEM. Motion passed 5 — 0. <br />ITEM 15: Upgraded ISO Public Protection Classification <br />Fire Chief Kalis reviewed the results of a recent ISO review of the city's fire department and <br />dispatch, noting that the city's rating has been upgraded to Class 4. <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />