#01 - 01-07-25 City Council Meeting Minutes

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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 7, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 2025-007 APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY FONDA OLSON. Motion passed 5 – 0. ITEM 30: Purchase Agreement for Jurek Property Special Projects Coordinator Clark Schroeder noted that this property was discussed with the Olson property in the previous agenda item. Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION # 2025-008 APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY KATHLEEN AND EDWARD JUREK. Motion passed 5 – 0. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Cadenhead: Welcomed the new Council and noted that goal setting will take place January 15th and 16th. Councilmember Holtz: Reported he has received positive input on the land being purchased for the athletic fields. Councilmember Hirn: Congratulated Councilmember Kragness on his election and thanked the reelected members for their continuing service. Councilmember Kragness: Introduced himself and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the Council. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Miller: Thanked staff for their work preparing for the goal setting session. Special Projects Coordinator Schroeder: Thanked Senior Planner Jensen for her work on the ball field land acquisition project. Public Works Director Powers: Department is working on tree trimming, ice rink is in good shape, issues with lights at the ice rink. Fire Chief Kalis: Reported on 2024 as the busiest year ever for the fire department and noted they are working on the annual report. Also reported 7 new hires are starting fire academy. City Engineer Griffin: Thanked the Council, community and staff for the privilege of his years of service working for the city. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.