HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 03-05-18 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 5, 2019
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, Dale Dorschner, Lisa
McGinn and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Roberts, Fire Chief Malmquist, Public Works Lead Colemer and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 10, “Approve Public Works Garage Door Replacement” was moved to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the February 19, 2019 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
The Lake Elmo Jaycees presented a donation of $15,000 to the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Approve 2019 Youth Services Bureau Contract
4. Approve Wyndham Village House Moving and Relocation Agreement – Resolution
2019-014
5. Approve Appointment to Finance Committee
6. Approve Rent Adjustment Agreement with Kollitz & Wilgren LTD
7. Approve Development Security Release for Village Preserve 2nd Addition (sewer/water
warranty)
8. Approve Development Security Reductions for Boulder Ponds 3rd Addition and Royal
Golf Club 1st Addition
9. Accept Donation from Lake Elmo Jaycees – Resolution 2019-015
10. Approve Public Works garage Door Replacement
11. Boulder Ponds 4th – Senior Housing Final Plat Time Extension – Resolution 2019-016
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Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 10: Approve Public Works Garage Door Replacement
Public Works Lead Colemer explained that the decorative construction of the current garage doors
causes them to be heavy and wear out faster than standard garage doors.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE
REPLACEMENT OF THREE GARAGE DOORS AND ONE OPENER IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $11,000 WITH WORK PERFORMED BY GREAT GARAGE DOOR
COMPANY. Motion passes 5 – 0.
ITEM 12: Reconsideration of Council Vote on City Administrator Contract Negotiations
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO RECONSIDER
THE VOTE TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A NEW CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO BE BROUGHT BACK FOR THE COUNCIL’S
CONSIDERATION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPOINT
MAYOR PEARSON AND COUNCILMEMBER BLOYER TO CONDUCT NEGOTIATIONS
WITH CITY ATTORNEY SONSALLA AND ADMINISTRATOR HANDT AND BRING
RECOMMENDATIONS BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 13: Continental-Springs of Lake Elmo PUD Concept Plan Review
Planning Director Roberts presented an overview of the concept plan for a 300 unit multifamily
residential development. Discussion was held concerning density and traffic concerns.
Gwen Wheeler, Continental 483 Fund, presented an overview of the developer, planned
neighborhood, demographics and management.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2019-017 APPROVING THE PUD CONCEPT PLAN AS REQUESTED BY
CONTINENTAL 483 FUND LLC FOR PID 31.029.21.43.0003 FOR THE PROJECT TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SPRINGS APARTMENTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HUDSON BOULEVARD, EAST OF THE FUTURE NORTH-SOUTH STREET, SUBJECT
TO RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 14: Royal Golf 3rd Addition Final Plat Time Extension
Planning Director Roberts reviewed the request for a time extension, noting Planning
Commission recommendations.
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Jim Felton, Royal Golf Club, commented on the water main installation and stated that the ball
fields could remain open for the current year. Felton also expressed concerns over delays due to
spring road restrictions.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
REQUESTED TIME EXTENSION TO JUNE 1, 2020 TO RECORD THE ROYAL GOLF
CLUB AT LAKE ELMO 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT. THIS APPROVAL IS BASED ON
THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADD CONDITION 21
REQUIRING THE BALL FIELDS TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE FINAL PLAT IS
RECORDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Primary motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 15: Purchase of Service Truck
Public Works Lead Colemer presented details of the proposed truck to be purchased, including
safety equipment and discussed costs to rent a similar truck.
Mayor Pearson moved TO DENY THE PURCHASE OF A SERVICE TRUCK. Motion failed
– no 2nd.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE
PURCHASE OF A SERVICE TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 16: Purchase of Tandem Axle Plow Truck
Public Works Lead Colemer provided information on the proposed truck.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK FROM NUSS EQUIPMENT AND
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FROM TOWMASTER EQUIPMENT FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEET $265,000. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 17: Council Appointment to Economic Development Authority
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBER DORSCHNER TO THE EDA.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO AMEND THE PRIMARY
MOTION TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER NELSON TO THE EDA. Motion passed 5 –
0.
Primary motion passed 5 – 0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: no report
Councilmember Bloyer: Thanked residents for their cooperation with snow removal on
sidewalks.
Councilmember Dorschner: no report
Councilmember McGinn: Commented on sidewalk snow removal.
Councilmember Nelson: no report
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Working on programs with students from UW River Falls; 2 groups will
be presenting to the City Council.
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk