10-21-25 City Council Meeting Minutes.docx

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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 21, 2025 ITEM 5: HIGHPOINTE CROSSING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst provided a status update, noting that sewer capacity will need to be investigated with the Met Council. Paul Robinson, Rachel Development, discussed challenges associated with planning for individual septic systems on each lot. Alternative site plans were presented with councilmembers favoring an 11 lot concept. ITEM 6: LIMERICK VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst reviewed the status of the Limerick Village proposal and request from the developer for the city to approve a negative declaration on the need for an environmental impact statement. Planner Fuerst also reviewed the environmental review process and comments received. Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-073 APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FOR AN ENVIR ONMENTAL IMPA CT STA TEMENT FOR THE LIMERICK VILLA GE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Motion passed 5 — 0. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCL USIONS DOCUMENT IN SUPPORT OF A NEGA TIVE DECLARA TION FOR AN EIS FOR THE LIMERICK VILLA GE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS PREPARED BY STAFF. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 7: QUARTERLY GOALS UPDATE City Administrator Miller provided an update on projects including the city owned 77 acres, Urban Land Institute study of the city owned 180 acres, old fire station, old city hall, comprehensive financial strategy, utility fees, water treatment plant and communications. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Cadenhead: Noted the city has received a plaque commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the city from Rep. Betty McCollum. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Miller: Reported on city center exterior repairs. Page 4 of 5