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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 21, 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 and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Roberts, Planner Prchal, Public Works Director Powers and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 8, "Approve Appointment of Interim Fire Chief' and item 11, "Approve RFP for
Achitectural/Engineering Services for Public Facilities" were 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 January 7, 2020 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33`d Street, thanked Sergeant Osterman for his work in the City and
welcomed new Sergeant Harris; expressed concern regarding Sunfish Lake Park and suggested
updates to cities on impaired water.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Accept December 2019 Building Department Report
a. Accept December 2019 Public Works Department Report
5. Accept December 2019 Fire Department Report
G. Approve Addendum to Audit Agreement
7. Approve Lease Amendment with Barr Engineering
9. Approve Purchase of Water Meters
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io. Approve SCADA Agreement
12. Approve Security Reduction for Legacy at North Star 2"d Addition
13. Accept Contractor Bids and Award Contract for Production Well #5 — Resolution 2020-011
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENTAGENDAASPRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 14: Four Corners Development
Administrator Handt provided a status update, noting that the City has not received needed items
from the developer. Discussion was held regarding easements and options for moving forward.
ITEM 15: Conditional Use Permit Amendment — Stillwater School Bus Facility
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADOPT RESOL UTION
2020-004 DENYING THE STILL WATER SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO AMEND
CONDITION 9 OF THEIR EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
PROPERTYAT 11530 HUDSONBOULEVARD. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 16: Four Corners 2"d Addition Final Plat Time Extension
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO DENY THE TIME
EXTENSIONREQUEST FOR THE FOUR CORNERS 2N'D ADDITION FINAL PLAT.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 17: Variances to Build a Single Family Home on Vacant Lot (8340 Stillwater Blvd.)
City Planner Prchal reviewed the request for variance and zoning amendment to allow
construction of a new single family home.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2020-007APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS 8340 STILLWATER BOULEVARD TO BE CONSIDERED A
BUILDABLE LOTAND TOALLOWA SINGLE FAMILYHOME TO BE BUILT. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
08-233 WHICHREZONES PARCEL 16.029.21.34.0015 FROMRE TO RS. Motion passed 5
—0.
ITEM 18: Variance for Location of Pole Building (10092 Stillwater Lane)
City Planner Prchal presented the request for a variance to allow construction of a pole building
that would be closer to the front lot line than the home.
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Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE A
VARIANCE REQUEST FOR THE LOCATION OFANACCESSORYBUILDING FOR
THE PROPERTYAT 10092 STILL WATER LANE. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 19: Comprehensive Plan Amendments — Heritage Farms Sanitary Sewer System
Planning Director Roberts reviewed proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan to
add the area planned for extension of city sewer to the MUSA.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADOPT
RESOL UTION 2020 — 009 APPROVING ALL NECESSARYAMENDMENTS TO THE 2040
LAKE ELMO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (INCLUDING THOSE TO THE LAND USE
PLANAND TO WASTEWATER SERVICES PLAN) TO ADD THE EXISTING 44 SINGLE-
FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE HERITAGE FARMS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY'S
SANITARY SEWER AREA. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2020 — 010 APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLANAMENDMENT RE -
GUIDING ON THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES IN THE HERITAGE FARMS SUBDIVISION FROM RAD (RURAL AREA
DEVELOPMENT) TO RSFS (RURAL SINGLE FAMILY SEWERED) AND AUTHORIZE
CITYSTAFF TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL FOR REVIEW. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 20: Authorize Sewer Inspection Services for the Hamlet on Sunfish Lake Sanitary
Sewer System.
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the proposed cleaning and inspection services to evaluate the
system prior to the City taking over ownership of the system.
Tim Narum, 3960 Kindred Way, questioned the timing of this project and requested a project
plan.
Councilmember Moyer, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, MOVED TO APPROVE
SANITARY SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION SERVICES BYEMPIRE PIPE
SERVICESAND HYPERION CONSULTING FOR THE HAMLET ONSUNFISHLAKE
HOA SEWER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $20, 000. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 11: Approve RFP for Architectural/Enaineering Services for Public Facilities
Administrator Handt provided an overview of the proposed RFP. Discussion was held regarding
location of future City facilities and the Fire Department audit.
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Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmemberporschner, moved TOA UTHORIZE ANRFP
FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 8: Approve Appointment of Interim Fire Chief
Administrator Handt reported on a potential timeline for hiring a Fire Chief and noted that
MNSPECT is on call to assist with inspections as needed.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPOINT MIKE
CORNELL AS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF. Motion passed 4 —1.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Announced a special meeting of the City Council on February 4"' at
6:00 p.m. for Planning Commission applicant interviews.
Planning Director Roberts: Announced a meeting of the Joint Airport Commission on January
23`d at Oak Land Jr. High.
City Engineer Griffin: Announced an upcoming meeting with the Heritage Farms
neighborhood.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Mike Pearson, Mayor
Ju ie has n, C4fy Clerk
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