HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-21CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 4, 2021
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Dale Dorschner, and Jeff Holtz. Absent: Councilmember Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning Director Roberts, Finance Director Magureanu, Fire Chief Kalis, City Planner Prchal, Assistant
Administrator Dickson and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 20, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Payment of Disbursements
Approve RLS/Minor Subdivision for 10920 32nd Street - Resolution 2021-049, 2021-050
Approve Purchase Agreement for a portion of 10920 32nd Street
Approve Contract for the 50th Street PRV Valve Removal and Linden Ave Storm Sewer Replacement
Approve Hiring of Part Time Firefighters
Approve Appointment to Parks Commission
Approve Low Voltage/AV agreement with FinePoint Technology
Approve 3918 Ironwood Trail Abatement - Resolution 2021-051
Approve 8615.5 Eagle Point Blvd Abatement - Resolution 2021-052
Approve 8860 42nd Street N Abatement - Resolution 2021-053
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
ITEM 12: Front Yard Setback Variance – 11075 32nd St. N.:
City Planner Prchal presented the request for a variance to allow construction of an accessory building closer to the front lot line than the principle building on the property. Discussion
was held regarding the unique features of waterfront properties related to location of principle structures on the lot being oriented toward the water and rear of the property versus
the street frontage.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO LOCATE AN ACCESSORY BUILDING CLOSER TO THE FRONT LOT LINE THAN THE PRINCIPLE BUILDING
FOR THE PROPERTY AT 11075 32ND STREET WITH RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW THE ORDINANCE FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACK AND SIZE RELATED TO LAKESHORE PROPERTIES. Motion passed
4 – 0.
ITEM 13: Setback Variance – 8950 Lake Jane Trail
City Planner Prchal presented the request for variance to allow the construction of a sport court that does not meet the minimum setback requirement from the ordinary high water level.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE A 63 FT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM THE OHWL OF LAKE JANE FOR A SPORT COURT ON THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 8950 LAKE JANE TRAIL
WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 14: 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the background of the project and noted proposed alternates for the project due to difficulty in obtaining an easement.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-056 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 38TH-39TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 15: Consultant for Audit of Building and Planning Departments
Assistant Administrator Dickson reported on proposals received from three firms to perform an operational audit of the building and planning departments. Discussion was held concerning
various aspects of the proposals.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO SELECT BAKER TILLY US, LLP TO CONDUCT AN OPERATIONAL AUDIT OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ARRANGE A MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONTRACTOR TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSAL. Motion withdrawn.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO REQUEST INTERVIEWS WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE THREE FIRMS THAT SUBMITTED PROPOSALS. Motion passed
4 – 0.
ITEM 16: Lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Planning Director Roberts reviewed proposed updates to the City’s zoning ordinance to include an airport overlay zone as required by state law.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT ORDINACNE 08-250, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADOPTING THE LAKE ELMO AIRPORT ZONING ORDINANCE
BY REFERENCE. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPROVE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-250 WITH APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2021-057. Motion passed 4 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Received a note stating that a crabapple tree was planted at the Sally Manzara Nature Center by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided a reminder of the open houses on May 12th at City Hall and Fire Station 1 for the public to receive information on the new city center project.
Fire Chief Kalis: Announced that new Fire Inspector has started and two students are wrapping up training.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Noted that the legislature is wrapping up its session and changes to the open meeting law are anticipated.
Assistant Administrator Dickson: Reported that interns are starting in the coming week and newsletters will be in mailboxes in the coming week with information about the water conservation
rebate program.
Finance Director Magureanu: Reported that the city’s yearly audit begins on May 10th.
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk