HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-20CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 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, Lisa McGinn and Christine
Nelson. Absent: Councilmember Dale Dorschner
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Attorney Shepherd, City
Engineer Griffin, Planning Director Roberts, and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Accept July 2020 Building Department Report
4. Accept July 2020 Public Works Report
5. Accept July 2020 Sheriffs Office Report
6. Accept July 2020 Fire Department Report
7. Approve Lake Elmo Lake Association Grant
8. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Well No. 5.
9. Approve Change Order No. I for Stonegate Addition Street and Utility Improvements.
10. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Stonegate Addition Street and Utility Improvements.
11. Approve Change Order No. 4 for the CSAH 19-Hudson Boulevard Intersection
Improvements.
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12. Approve Compensating Change Order No. 5 for the CSAH 19-Hudson Boulevard
Intersection Improvements.
13. Approve Pay Request No. 7 (FINAL) for the CSAH 19-Hudson Boulevard
Intersection Improvements.
1.4. Accept Quotes and Award Contract for 2020 Street Maintenance Striping
15. Approve Contract Amendment with Washington County Sheriff
16 Approve CUR Time Pxtemgien (Carmelites Chapel
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS AMENDED WITHITEM 16 MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA. Motion
passed 4 - 0.
ITEM 16: Approve CUP Time Extension (Carmelites Chapel — 8249 Demontreville Trail
Reverend John Burns explained the need for the time extension to allow time to complete
negotiations with the neighboring property.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
EXTENSION OF THE CUP, RESOLUTION 2019-059, TO PROVIDE AN
EXTENSION OF CONDITION NO. 7 TO ALLOW THE PERMIT HOLDER TO
HAVE ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAWSUIT TO RESOLVE LAST
(EITHER JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE V. CITY OF LAKE ELMO. A20-0847 OR
JESUITRETREAT HOUSE V. DISCALCED CARMELITENUNS OFST. PAUL AND
CARMEL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. 82-CV-19-4008) TO START THE
CHAPEL OR, IF SUBSTANTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAPEL HAS NOT
TAKENPLACE, TO SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTRUCT THE CHAPEL. Motion passed
4-0.
ITEM 17: Four Corners I" Addition
City Administrator Handt reviewed the background of the development and the status of
compliance with the Development Agreement.
Terry Emerson, 2204 Legion Lane Cir. N. explained that the delays in the project are due to
small utilities needing to be moved before he proceed.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO DIRECT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO DRAFT NOTICE OF DEFAULT TO DEVELOPER WITH
OPPORTUNITYTO CURE AS RECOMMENDED BYSTAFFAND TO PROVIDE FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT IF THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT CURE THE
DEFAULT. Motion passed 3 —1. (McGinn — nay)
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ITEM 18: Water Surface Use Amendment
Planning Director Roberts presented the proposed updates to the Water Surface Use ordinance to
remove references to personal watercraft as this is already covered in state statute, and to update
language in section 97.23 from "Department" to "Office".
ITEM 19: Comnrehensive Plan Amendments
Planning Director Roberts reviewed the proposed amendments for a boundary change in the
City's Metropolitan Urban Service Area to allow for two properties to connect to City sewer.
Neal Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Avenue N., expressed concern over possible future development.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2020 — 078 APPROVING ALL NECESSARYAMENDMENTS TO THE 2040 LAKE ELMO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (INCLUDING THOSE TO THE LAND USE PLANAND TO
WASTEWATER SERVICES PLAN) TO ADD THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4212
LAKE ELMO AVENUEAND 10875 43RD STREET NORTH TO THE CITY'S SANITARY
SEWER AREA. Motion passed 4 — 0.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2020 — 079 APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT RE -GUIDING ON
THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4212 LAKE ELMO
AVENUE AND 10875 43RD STREET NORTH FROM RAD (R URAL AREA
DEVELOPMENT) TO V- LDR (VILLAGE LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND
AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR REVIEW. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 20: Ordinance Amendments
Planning Director Roberts reviewed the proposed amendments to move the requirement for
concept plan and sketch plan review for open space planned unit developments. Councilmember
McGinn stated she would not support the proposed changes due to lack of community input.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 08-228. Motion passed 3 —1. (McGinn — nay)
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2020-080AUTHORIZING SUMMARYPUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-228. Motion
passed 4 — 0.
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STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided a reminder of the upcoming Budget Workshop and water
projects.
City Clerk Johnson: Provided an election update.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.
ATTEST:
)JU Johnso , City Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
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