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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 15, 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, Jeff Holtz and Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Planning Director Roberts, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Magureanu
and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 21, “Resolution 2021-068 Extending the Period of Local Emergency” was added to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND JUNE 8, 2021 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Charles Hathaway, 9949 Tapestry Grove, commented on the community septic system in his neighborhood and asked the City Council to consider connecting the Tapestry neighborhood to city
sewer as soon as possible.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Payment of Disbursements
Accept May 2021 Building Department Report
Accept May 2021 Public Works Department Report
Accept May 2021 Fire Department Report
Approve 2021 Staff Wage Adjustments
Approve Purchase Agreement with North Point Development Agreement – Resolution 2021-067
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Project
Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Project
Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the 50th Street PRV Valve & Linden Ave Storm Sewer Replacement
Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Heritage Farms Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Heritage Farms Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Hamlet on Sunfish Lake Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Hamlet on Sunfish Lake Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 7 for Stonegate Addition Street and Utility Improvements
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 17: Public Hearing-Capital Improvement Plan and Preliminary Approval to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds
Finance Director Magureanu presented the Capital Improvement Plan and proposal for issuance of bonds for the construction of a new combined facility for city hall, fire station and law
enforcement.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
No comments were received.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-066 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THE CIP BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 AS PART OF THE SERIES 2021A.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 18: 2020 Audit Presentation
Andy Hering, Redpath & Co., presented the 2020 Audit report, noting that the City received an unmodified audit opinion.
ITEM 19: Public Meeting for MS4 Permit Program and Accept 2020 MS4 Annual Report
City Engineer Griffin presented the MS4 Permit Annual Report. No comments were received from the public.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ACCEPT THE MS4 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2020 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE MPCA. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 20: Contract with GoodPointe Technology for Pavement Condition Evaluation
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the proposal for contracting with GoodPointe to conduct a pavement condition assessment and city wide street inventory.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY FOR PAVEMENT CONDITION EVALUATION SERVICES IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$20,900. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 21: Resolution 2021-068 Extending the Period of Local Emergency
City Administrator Handt reviewed the watering ban restrictions in place during the emergency and proposed updates to the emergency to deny any future requests for sod watering waivers.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-068. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Provided reminders of the Arbor Glen Ribbon Cutting, 4th of July Kids Parade and National Night out.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on 3M settlement team meetings and emails from residents regarding the Highway 36/Keats Avenue intersection safety concerns.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Commented on the Tapestry sewer petition timeline, Met Council SAC determination on outdoor dining, conceptual drinking water plan delays, meeting with Mayor
Cadenhead and Pollution Control Agency, Keats/Hwy 36 acceleration lane, Planning Commission and EDA interviews, delayed groundbreaking for the new city facilities building and Valley
Branch Watershed District meeting regarding flooding in landlocked basins.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Reported that the Village Parkway railroad crossing meeting is postponed until July
Finance Director Magureanu: Submitted application for ARP funds.
City Engineer Griffin: Provided an update on Old Village phase 5 & 6.
Public Works Director Power: Continuing to closely monitor the water supply.
Meeting adjourned at 8:53 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk