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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren and Christine
Nelson. ABSENT: Councilmember Justin Bloyer
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Wensman, and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 2, “Approve Payment of Disbursements” and Item 12, “Approve Appointments to Human
Resources Committee” were moved to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 4 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the January 31, 2017 Special Meeting and February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting were
accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Anne Smith, 12135 Marquess Lane North, commented on the Special City Council Meeting held
on January 31, 2017.
Virginia Pleban, 8245 59th Street North, spoke about respect and civility.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Accept January 2017 Assessor’s Report
4. Accept January 2017 Building Department Report
5. Accept January 2017 Fire Department Report
6. Accept January 2017 Public Works Department Report
7. Approve Inwood Water Tower (No. 4) – Pay Request No. 8
8. Approve Security Reductions: Boulder Ponds 5th Street; Village Preserve 2nd Addition
9. Approve OP-ALT Zoning District Repeal
10. Approve Appointments to Maintenance Advisory Committee
11. Approve Appointments to Public Safety Committee
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Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION PASSED 4 - 0.
ITEM 13: Shoreland Management Overlay District Ordinance Amendment
Planning Director Wensman presented background information and a brief overview of the
proposed changes to the Shoreland Management Overlay District Ordinance. Wensman also
reviewed concerns expressed at the Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
08-166 AMEMDING SECTION 1540.800: SHORELAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICT OF THE ZONING CODE. Motion failed 2 – 2. (Pearson, Nelson – nay)
ITEM 14: Zoning Map Amendment and CUP for 3549 Lake Elmo Avenue N.
Planning Director Wensman reviewed the history of the property and the request for a zoning
map amendment and conditional use permit to allow parking as a principal use on a lot.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-170 APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3549 LAKE ELMO AVENUE FROM GB –GENERAL
BUSINESS TO VMX – VILLAGE MIXED USE. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-017 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PARKING
FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS “LOT 29 EXCEPT THE
SOUTH 40 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY AUDITOR’S PLAT NO. 8, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MN.” Motion passed 4 – 0.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-018 RE-AFFIRMING APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION GRANTED BY
RESOLUTION 2013-46. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 2: Approve Payment of Disbursements
Brief discussion was held concerning the preparation of the disbursements.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE
PAYMENT OF THE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $639,243.36. Motion
passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 12: Approve Appointments to the Human Resources Committee
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ANDREWS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
Motion passed 4 – 0.
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Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPOINT TERESA BERRY
TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPOINT MIKE REEVES
TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE. Motion failed 2 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren –
nay)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Attended the Library Board meeting, addressed resident concerns, held a Meet
the Mayor event, met with county representatives, and participated in a conference call with a
financial services firm.
Councilmember Nelson: Attended the Council workshop, thanked county representatives for
meeting to discuss mutual issues.
Councilmember Lundgren: Met with citizens on various issues.
Councilmember Fliflet: Commented on the status of the Finance Department.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reported on the plan for continuity in the Finance Department and
reported that proposals have been received for prosecution services in response to the RFP
issued.
City Clerk Johnson: Reminded residents to subscribe to the City’s electronic newsletter and
Facebook page for timely information.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Prepared response to M&I Homes and reviewing contract for financial
services.
Planning Director Wensman: Working on development review, ordinance updates,
comprehensive plan master agreement, and attended a diversity workshop.
City Engineer Griffin: Working on the Royal Golf proposal, Hidden Meadows, Wildflower,
capital improvement projects, grant request for MN DEED and updating engineering design
standards.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
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ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk