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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 16, 2017
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Justin Bloyer, Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren
and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Wensman, Finance Director Swanson, Public Works Director Weldon and City Clerk
Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the May 2, 2017 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St. N., commented on public improvement projects currently
under construction.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Accept April 2017 Assessor’s Report
3. Accept April 2017 Building Department Report
4. Accept April 2017 Fire Department Report
5. Accept April 2017 Public Works Department Report
6. 2017 Crack Seal Project – Approve Pay Request No. 1 (final)
7. 2017 Seal Coat Project – Approve West Lakeland Township Joint Services Agreement
8. 2017 Seal Coat Project – Accept Bids and Award Contract
9. Approve Private Development Security Reductions: Village Preserve 2nd Addition Grading
Security
10. Approve Resolution Supporting the Rowing Regatta on Lake Elmo
11. CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail) – Approve Resolution Establishing a No On-
street parking Zone along West Side of CSAH 13, from 44th Street North to 50th Street North
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Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 13: VMX Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)
Planning Director Wensman explained the process used to identify parcels in the Old Village that
were zoned incorrectly.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-176 APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REZONING SELECT
PARCELS TO VMX-VILLAGE MIXED USE. Motion passed 3 – 0 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren –
present/not voting)
ITEM 14: L-VDR/VMX Zoning Text Amendment
Planning Director Wensman reviewed a summary of the Ordinance amendment and highlighted
requirements of the district.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-175, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII: VILLAGE
MIXED USE DISTRICTS, CREATING A VILLAGE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICT AND AMENDING THE STANDARDS FOR THE VILLAGE MIXED
USE ZONING DISTRICT.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO CHANGE SETBACKS TO 50 FEET. Motion passed 3 – 2.
(Pearson, Nelson – nay)
Primary motion passed 5 – 0 as amended.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT 2017-041
APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-175. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 15: 2017A Bond Issuance Authorization
Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities, reviewed the purpose and repayment of the bonds, bond
rating, bid history and recommendation for approval.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-046 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$9,355,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017A. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 16: Library Services in Lake Elmo and Library Tax Levy
Administrator Handt outlined points and terms of a resolution passed by the Lake Elmo Library
Board at its May 15, 2017 meeting.
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Phil Drier, 11040 12th Street N., stated it would be more cost effective to close the local library
and use the county system.
Paul Pallmeyer, 8989 Lake Jane Trail, encouraged support of the resolution to re-join the county
system.
Barbara Miller, 9240 55th Street North, spoke in favor of re-joining the Washington County
library system.
Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St. N., reminded the Council that the County closed the Lake
Elmo branch in the past.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-049A REGARDING LIBRARY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF LAKE
ELMO. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 17: Wildflower PUD Amendment
Planning Director Wensman presented nine amendments proposed by Mr. Engstrom, reviewing
each individually. Mr. Engstrom provided additional detail on the requested amendments.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO DIRECTSTAFF TO
NEGOTIATE WITH MR. ENGSTROM FOR RESOLUTION TO ISSUES AND THE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR SNOW PLOWING IN
THE ALLEYWAYS. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
ITEM 18: Lions Park
Administrator Handt reviewed proposed plans for improvements to Lions Park and presented
options.
Susan Kane, 4372 Little Bluestem, spoke on behalf of Valley Friendship Club regarding their use
of the Arts Center.
Barry Weeks, 3647 Lake Elmo Ave. N., stated that the City should invest in Lions Park
improvements.
Kathy Weeks, 3647 Lake Emo Ave. N., requested that the Council spend as much as is
reasonable as an investment in Lions Park.
Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Boulevard, stated that there should be an overall plan for
improving the park.
Scott Zurn, 461 Harvest Green, Stillwater, spoke about safety concerns due to the playing
surface, lighting and standing water.
Aaron Runk, 9497 Lake Jane Rd., Lake Elmo Baseball Coach, stated that safety improvements
need to be made immediately to the infield and outfield.
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Dave Faint, 3617 Laverne Ave. N., stated that the ice rink needs to be moved and asked to keep
the first base line on the 45th parallel.
Discussion was held concerning various elements of the proposed improvements.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PHASE 1 AND 2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE P104 PLAN.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO CALL THE
QUESTION. Motion failed 2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REMOVE THE 45TH PARALLEL REALIGNMENT. Motion
passed 3 – 2. (Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REMOVE DEMOLITION OF THE ARTS HOUSE. Motion passed
3 – 2. (Pearson, Nelson – nay)
Primary motion failed as amended 2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PHASE 1 AND 2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE P104 PLAN,
STRIKING “DEMO EXISTING CONCESSIONS” AND STRIKING THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CONCESSIONS IN PHASE 2.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, MOVED TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REMOVE DEMOLITION OF THE ARTS HOUSE. Motion failed
2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Primary motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet stated she does not support removing the arts building and displacing the
Valley Friendship Club.
Councilmember Lundgren left the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m.
ITEM 19: Old Village Phase 3 Street & Utility Improvements
City Engineer Griffin reviewed bids, total estimated project costs and payment of improvements.
Key issues were reviewed including petition, grinder stations, trail and sidewalk.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2017-051, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
DOUGLAS-KERR UNDERGROUND, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,576,039.15 FOR THE
OLD VILLAGE PHASE 3 STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL GRINDER
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STATIONS FROM A SUPPLIER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $39,000 AND
ENTER INTO A MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $30,000. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 20: 2017 Street Improvements – Accept Bids and Award Contract
City Engineer Griffin reviewed bids, total estimated project costs and the project schedule.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2017-052, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
HARDIVES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,038,206.14 FOR THE 2017 STREET
IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$30,000 AND TO APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL TASK ORDER WITH TKDA TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $43,000. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 21: CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail) – Approve Concurrence to Award
Contract and Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 10094 with Washington County for
Design and Construction Costs
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the request for concurrence to award the contract and approve a
Cooperative Agreement with Washington County. Griffin noted that favorable bids were
received and updated cost estimates for the project.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
2017-053 CONCURRING WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 10904 WITH
WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CSAH 13
(IDEAL AVENUE/OLSON LAKE TRAIL) STREET, DRAINAGE, TRAIL AND SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 22: Specifications for a New Rescue Engine
Chief Malmquist requested direction from the Council to begin the process of obtaining specs for
a new rescue engine, noting that it’s a lengthy process. Public Safety Committee support for the
request was discussed.
Dave Moore, 8680 Stillwater Blvd., stated that the Fire Department is trying to catch up for a
period of time when aging equipment was not replaced.
Lisa McGinn, 8756 Upper 7th Pl. N., introduced herself as a new member of the Public Safety
Committee and explained that the fire department can do more with better equipment.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NEW RESCUE ENGINE. Motion passed 4 – 0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
No reports
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
No reports
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
______________________________
Mike Pearson, Mayor
_______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Justin Bloyer, Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren
and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Clerk Johnson, City Attorney Sonsalla, Finance Director
Swanson, City Engineer Griffin, Planning Director Wensman, City Planner Becker, Fire Chief
Malmquist and Sergeant Osterman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 8, “Approve 2017 Staff Wage Increases” and Item 9, “Approve Integrated Pest Management
Plan” were moved to the end of the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the June 6, 2017 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Pat Dean, 8028 Hill Trail N., commented on his June 5, 2017 memo the Council requesting
consideration of City zoning related to Air BNB.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Accept May 2017 Assessor’s Report
4. Accept May 2017 Building Department Report
5. Accept May 2017 Fire Department Report
6. Accept May 2017 Public Works Department Report
7. Approve Public Works Hires
10. Inwood Water Tower (No. 4) – Approve Pay Request No. 10
11. I-94 Lift Station and Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Approve Change Order No. 1
12. Approve Hazardous Building Resolution
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13. Approve Ordinance 08-177 Amending the City’s Provisions Related to the Keeping of
Chickens
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 14: Planning Commission Appointment
City Administrator Handt noted that Tucker Pearce has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPOINT STUART
JOHNSON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS A SECOND ALTERNATE. Motion passed
5 – 0.
ITEM 15: Summer Sewer Rates
Finance Director Swanson presented a request for approval of an Ordinance amending the fee
schedule to establish a base sewer charge for residential customers who are not on the 201 system.
Swanson reviewed the current billing structure and proposed billing structure, comparing both to
rates at surrounding communities.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-179 AMENDING THE 2017 FEE SCHEDULE. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-064 AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE
08-179. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 16: 9359 Jane Road N., Shoreland Variance
City Planner Becker presented the request for a variance to allow expansion of a non-conforming
structure. Becker reviewed the site plan, details of the variance request and DNR
recommendations. Recommended findings were discussed.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-062, APPROVING REQUESTS FOR SHORELAND VARIANCES
FROM THE MINIMUM STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER
LEVEL MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE STANDARDS, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, STRIKING CONDITIONS 2 AND 3 ON PAGE 3 OF THE RESOLUTION.
Motion failed 2 – 3. (Pearson, Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
Councilmembers Fliflet and Lundgren stated they would not support the motion with the rain
garden and septic drainfield conditions stricken.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-062, APPROVING REQUESTS FOR SHORELAND VARIANCES FROM THE
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MINIMUM STRUCTURE SETBACK FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL
MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE STANDARDS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
STRIKING CONDITION 3 ON PAGE 3 OF THE RESOLUTION. Motion passed 3 – 2.
(Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
ITEM 17: Lakewood Crossing 2nd Addition Preliminary and Final Plat and PUD Plans
City Planner Becker presented the proposal for Lakewood Crossing 2nd Addition preliminary and
final plat and PUD plans. The site and proposed improvements were reviewed along with the
proposed PUD flexibilities. Discussion was held concerning fencing in outdoor dining areas and
extension of city sewer lines to the adjacent undeveloped property.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-063 APPROVING THE LAKEWOOD CROSSING 2ND ADDITION PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL PLAT AND PUD PLANS WITH THE 23 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS
DRAFTED BY STAFF AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON THE
FINDINGS OF FACT LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTION TO STRIKE “THE LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL INCLUDE ADDITONAL
LANDSCAPING ALONG KEATS AVE. N. TO WB I-94 RAMP” FROM CONDITION #9.
Motion passed 3 – 1 – 1. (Fliflet – nay; Lundgren – present/not voting)
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTION TO ALLOW NON AMBULATORY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES IN
CONDITION 21. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Fliflet – nay)
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, MOVED TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTION TO REVISE CONDITION 23 TO STATE “FENCING SHALL BE PROVIDED
ENCLOSING ALL OUTDOOR DINING AREAS ADJACENT TO DRIVING LANES.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO STRIKE
CONDITION #12 REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF SEWER AND WATER. Motion
withdrawn.
Primary motion passed 4 – 1. (Fliflet – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet stated she would prefer a different look for the development versus a
typical strip mall look.
ITEM 18: Fence Ordinance
City Planner Becker presented the background and Planning Commission recommendations
regarding solid wall fences.
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Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-178, AMENDING SECTION 154.205: FENCING REGULATIONS OF
THE CITY’S ZONING CODE. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Fliflet – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet stated she did not support the motion as the change is not aesthetically
pleasing.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-064 AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-178. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 19: Inwood 5th Addition Development Agreement Amendment
City Administrator Handt noted that the proposed amendment removes the items directed by
Council at the previous meeting.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-067 APPROVING THE 1ST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT
FOR INWOOD 5TH ADDITION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Motion passed 3 – 2.
(Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet stated she would not support the motion due to the removal of the
requirement for a trail on 10th Street.
ITEM 20: Janero Avenue North Street Improvement
City Engineer Griffin presented a petition received from homeowners on Janero Avenue North
requesting street improvements and the transfer of the street from private to public. Griffin
reviewed current conditions and proposed improvements and requested direction from the
Council. Discussion was held and consensus reached that the City would take over ownership of
the road if the property owners bring the road up to current City standards.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ACCEPT THE
PETITON. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 21: Assistant City Administrator
Administrator Handt reviewed the proposal for the additional of a staff member in the
Administration Department and proposed job duties. Job descriptions for the Clerk and Deputy
Clerk were also reviewed.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, CLERK AND DEPUTY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTIONS
AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR. Motion
passed 4 – 1. (Fliflet - nay)
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ITEM 22: Remaining Parks 2017 CIP Items – 50th Street Trail and Pebble Park
Administrator Handt reviewed Parks Commission recommendations for items to not be
completed this year.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO SUPPORT THE
PARKS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO NOT COMPLETE PEBBLE PARK
IMPROVMENTS IN 2017.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTION TO ADD THE REMOVAL OF THE 50TH STREET TRAIL FROM COMPLETION
IN 2017. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren - nay)
Primary motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet expressed concern for safety on 50th Street.
ITEM 23: Paperless Council Packet Policy
Administrator Handt presented a proposal for transitioning to paperless Council meeting packets
and a reimbursement policy for Councilmembers to purchase electronic devices to use for
viewing meeting packets.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2017-065 APPROVING PAPERLESS PACKETS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AND COMPUTER RELATED EQUIPMENT.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO STRIKE THE $1,000
PER TERM REIMBURSEMENT. Motion failed 1 – 4. (Pearson, Fliflet, Lundgren, Nelson
– nay)
Primary motion passed 2 – 3. (Bloyer, Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
ITEM 8: Approve 2017 Staff Wage Increases
Councilmembers requested clarification on the Fire Chief’s pay increase. Discussion held
concerning the methodology for wage increases.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE 2017
STAFF WAGE INCREASES AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Reconsideration of ITEM 23: Paperless Council Packet Policy
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-065 WITH REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $1,000 FOR ALL TERMS
IN OFFICE. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
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ITEM 9: Approve Integrated Pest Management Plan
Discussion was held concerning the proposed plan. Planning Director Wensman stated that the
purpose of the policy is to protect pollinators and developers are asking for clarification of the
City’s current policy. Councilmembers indicated they would like to discuss the policy further at
a future meeting or workshop.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
CITY OF LAKE ELMO INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN. Motion passed 5 –
0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Announced that the Washington County Commissioners voted unanimously to
accept the Lake Elmo Library back into the county system and thanked those involved. Announced
that the 4th of July kids parade will be held as in past years. Met with Lake Elmo Avenue residents
regarding construction and traffic concerns. Met with Lake Elmo Baseball. Thanked resident Al
Bever for his service on the Public Safety Committee.
Councilmember Nelson: Attended Friends of Sunfish Lake Park meeting and the LMC Annual
Conference.
Councilmember Lundgren: No report
Councilmember Bloyer: Commented on an incident that occurred on Lake Jane and commended
first responders and a resident for saving two lives.
Councilmember Fliflet: No report
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reminded residents of the Ice Cream Social at Lions Park on Saturday,
June 24th.
City Clerk Johnson: No report
City Attorney Sonsalla: Attended and spoke at the LMC Conference.
Planning Director Wensman: Announced Inwood 5th Addition construction has started and
several other developments will follow soon. Announced Royal Golf Club grading and tree
removal has started. Commented on MAC citizen engagement process.
City Engineer Griffin: Working on construction activity and plan review. Announced a public
open house on June 27th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. for immediate neighbors in the Old Village next phase
area.
Sergeant Osterman: Encouraged drivers to obey signs in construction areas and noted there has
been increased enforcement activity.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 pm.
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ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
_______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk