HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-21CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 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 Beekstrom, Dale Dorschner,
Jeff Holtz and Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Roberts and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JULY 20, 202] CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTSANOUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cadenhead read a Proclamation recognizing the contributions of retiring firefighters Larry
Cornell, Noah Malmquist and Steve Rutkowski.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
s. Approve Fire Department Officer Appointments
a. Approve Geotechnical Services for the 2022 3M Funded Expedited Projects
s. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Royal Golf Club Site Improvements
G. Approve Release of Warranty Security — Wildflower First Addition
7. Approve Release of Warranty Security — Wildflower Second Addition
s. Approve Amendment 42 to Community Development Block Grant Cooperation
Agreement
9. Approve Memorandum of Understanding — Minnesota Off -Road Cycling (MORC) —
Sunfish Lake Park
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to. Approve Amendment to Setback Requirements for Accessory Structures in Agricultural
Districts — Ordinance 08-248
11. Approve Finance Director Step Increase
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENTAGENDAASPRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 12: Crossroads East Development Preliminary Planned Unit Development and
Preliminary Plat
Planning Director Roberts reviewed the updated site plan, preliminary plat, utilities and
landscaping/screening plans. Discussion was held regarding emergency vehicle access and the
potential to add a second access point to the development.
Dan Regan, Launch Properties, addressed concerns regarding the secondary access, noting
limitations due to a driveway on the neighboring property.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2021— 086, A MO TION APPR 0 VING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PRELIMINA R Y PLA N A AD PRELIMINARYPLATAS
REQUESTED B Y LA UNCH PR OPER TIES AND CROSSROAD PROPERTIES FOR THE
OFFICE WAREHOUSEILIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED ON
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HUDSON BOULEVARD AND LAKE ELMO AVENUE
SUBJECT TO RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OFAPPROVAL ASAMENDED WITH
THEADDITION OF "UNLESSA CONSOLIDATED ACCESS IS NEGOTIATED WITH
THE NEIGHBOR TO THE EAST"ADDED TO CONDITION 6AFTER THE
UNDERLINED SENTENCE. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 13: Plannine Services
Administrator Handt presented options for interim contract planning services while a search is
conducted to till the vacant positions in the Planning Department.
Jennifer Haskamp, Swanson Haskamp Consulting, commented on her firm's billing rates and
potential for cost efficiencies.
Harry Davis, Bolton & Menk, commented on his firm's proposal and ability to meet the City's
needs.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ENTER INTO
A SER VICE A GREEMENT WITHSWANSONHASKAMP CONSULTING FOR
PLANNING SERVICES.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMAR YMOTION BYAPPOINTING BOTH FIRMS WITHASSIGNMENTS TO BE
NEGOTIATED BY THE CITYADMINISTRATOR. Motion passed 5-0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Beckstrom: Thanked Administrator Handt and the City Engineers for their help
with an issue in Easton Village.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on upcoming airport commission meeting and water
workgroup meeting.
Councilmember McGinn: Acknowledged Public Works for installation of informational signs
around the City regarding watering restrictions.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Johnson: Announced staff relocation and re -opening of the City Hall building for
in person services and provided an update on fall elections.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Working on drafting easements for the Old Village project.
Fire Chief Kalis: Thanked Fire Department staff for their efforts at the National Night Out event
and announced that the City is accepting applications for paid on call firefighters.
City Engineer Griffin: Provided information regarding soil boring reports for the new water
tower foundation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm.
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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