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CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES <br />DECEMBER 9, 2025 <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Matt Hirn, Jeff Holtz and Nick <br />Kragness. <br />Staff present: City Administrator Miller, Senior Planner Jensen, Administrative Services Director <br />Doyle, Communications Coordinator Smith, City Engineer Stanley, City Engineer Griffin, Public <br />Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Hadler and City Clerk Johnson. <br />2025 Personnel Policies <br />Administrative Services Director Doyle reviewed proposed updates to the city’s personnel <br />policies. Discussion was held with council giving direction to move forward with suggested <br />updates. <br />City of Lake Elmo Strategic Communications Plan <br />Communications Coordinator Smith presented the city’s communications plan. Discussion was <br />held regarding current communications efforts. <br />Hwy 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Option 3 Concept Plan <br />City Engineer Griffin reviewed the background of the project and details of the proposed plan. <br />Engineer Griffin also presented staff recommendations. Discussion held regarding the project <br />design and access to TH36 in the project area. <br />Public Hearing Notice and Process <br />Senior Planner Jensen reported that the Planning Commission expressed interest in reviewing the <br />public hearing notice process and noted resident input on the current process. Planner Jensen <br />noted process followed by neighboring communities. Discussion held regarding adding a <br />notification sign up on the city’s website and using a radius of 500 feet. <br />Lake Elmo Legislative Priorities <br />City Administrator Miller asked for council guidance on legislative priorities, noting that some <br />neighboring communities set priorities for staff to follow. Councilmembers indicated that water <br />supply issues are a priority. Mayor Cadenhead and Councilmember Holtz indicated that they <br />would like to be present when staff meet with legislators. Administrator Miller also noted <br />LMC’s City Day on the Hill and asked if council would like to attend.