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CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES <br />NOVEMBER 12, 2025 <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Jeff Holtz and Nick Kragness. <br />ABSENT: Councilmember Matt Him. <br />Staff present: City Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, City Engineer <br />Stanley, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director <br />Hadler and City Clerk Johnson. <br />Hwv 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Project Updates <br />Washington County Design Engineer Andrew Giesen presented the project background and <br />need, project schedule, engagement and alternatives, funding and Keats Avenue access. Mr. <br />Giesen also requested an extension of allowable working hours for the project. <br />Discussion was held regarding working hours and council requested limiting hours on Sunday to <br />avoid impacting residents and the church in the project area. <br />Short Term Rentals Discussion <br />Community Development Director Stopa reviewed the short term rental ordinance currently in <br />place and policies in place in neighboring communities. Director Stopa requested feedback from <br />the Council regarding potential updates to the current ordinance. <br />Strategic Financial Planning Discussion <br />Finance Director Hadler presented basic assumptions and financial planning methods. Director <br />Hadler also discussed the limitations of current software and discussed priorities and objectives <br />of the plan. Discussion held regarding software used to create and maintain the data. <br />CIP — Future Projects Discussion <br />City Administrator Miller requested direction if Council wishes to make changes to future CIP <br />projects. Discussion was held regarding street projects and debt. <br />Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. <br />