01-20-26 City Council Meeting Minutes

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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 20, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1: Approve Plans and Specs and Authorize Advertisement for CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements City Engineer Stanley reviewed the scope of the project and need to replace a portion of watermain along Stillwater Boulevard (CSAH 14). Engineer Stanley also noted that the estimated total project cost of $940,000 exceeds the CIP estimate of $850,000. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CSAH 14 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS, FROMCSAH17(NORTHLEG)TOLAYTONAVENUE. Motionpassed 5-0. ITEM 2: Approve Lions Park Playground Cost Adjustment Mayor Cadenhead reviewed the background of the project, noting the proposed cost increase Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND SET NOT TO EXCEED $327,000 WITH THE PREFERENCE OF THE COUNCIL TO REDUCE THE COST BYHAVINGPUBLIC WORKS INSTALL OR SUPERVISE THE INSTALLATION OF THE WOOD CHIPS. Motion passed 5 — 0. Discussion was held regarding options for the city to coordinate installation of safety chips utilizing city staff and/or volunteers to lower the project cost. ITEM 3: 0 Quarter Goals Update City Administrator Miller reviewed the status of the goals on the 2025 Goals Chart Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on a meeting with Representative Wayne Johnson, Councilmember Holtz and city staff. Councilmember Dragisich: Requested a report on unaccounted for water as a percentage and the amount of lost revenue. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Miller: Recognized Finance staff for implementing new accounting software and all staff for training to learn to use the new accounting software. Page 2 of 3