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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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. ABSENT: Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Roberts, Assistant City Administrator Dickson, Public Works Director Powers and City
Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the February 4, 2020 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd Street N., asked several questions about a supporter of mountain
biking in Sunfish Lake Park, questioned the City’s updated population forecast figures from Met
Council, requested that the City provide clarification on the City website regarding the yearly
stormwater fee billed to residents.
PRESENTATIONS
County Commissioner Gary Kriesel presented the City with an appreciation award for cooperation
and partnership throughout the Manning Avenue realignment project.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Accept January 2020 Building Department Report
4. Accept January 2020 Public Works Department Report
5. Accept January 2020 Fire Department Report
6. Approve Step Increase for Accountant
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7. Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Construction Manager At Risk
8. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Neil Soltis
9. Approve 2020 Planning Department Work Plan
10. Approve City of Afton Comprehensive Plan Update Review and Comment
11. Approve Cable Franchise Extension
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
ITEM 12: Feasibility Report for the Hamlet on Sunfish Lake 2021 Street & Utility
Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented the Feasibility Report for the proposed improvements.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-015, ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR THE HAMLET ON SUNFISH LAKE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO
BE COMPLETED BY FOCUS ENGINEERING IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$10,700. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 13: Public Works Utility Van Purchase
Public Works Director Powers reviewed the proposed van purchase and details on features
needed to accommodate anticipated uses for the vehicle.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A UTILITY VAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. Motion
passed 3 – 1. (Bloyer – nay)
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided a reminder of the meetings at the Lake Elmo Event Center on
February 26th related to drinking water.
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk