HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-21CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Dale Dorschner and Lisa
McGinn. Absent: Councilmember Jeff Holtz.
Staff present: City Administrator Handt, Planning Director Roberts, Public Works Director Powers
and City Clerk Johnson.
Schillgen Farm South (Gonyea)_Concept Plan
Planning Director Roberts reviewed previous plans submitted for the parcel and presented details
of the current proposal for a planned unit development of 327 housing units on 123.4 acres,
noting comments from staff.
Craig Allen spoke on behalf of Gonyea Companies regarding home type/design and using local
custom home builders. Mr. Allen also responded to questions regarding types of housing
proposed on the parcel south of Stillwater Boulevard and council concerns regarding density.
Palmquist Property (551h Street) Discussion
Planning Director Roberts presented a review of the request for a minor subdivision of a 10 acre
parcel into 3 individual lots. Mick Lynsky spoke on behalf of the applicant, noting development
occurring on neighboring properties.
511 Street Medians
Public Works Director Powers presented information for updating the 5a' Street medians with
concrete, turf or turf and perennials and costs for installation and maintenance. Discussion was
held concerning residents who have expressed a preference for the medians to have plantings for
a more attractive appearance than concrete and the cost of maintaining planted medians.
Conference Room Namine
Administrator Handt stated that naming conference rooms in the new city services building could
alleviate confusion when reserving and directing guests to a room. Administrator Handt listed
suggested categories and the Council expressed interest in pursuing lake themed names.
Prosecution Services
Administrator Handt reported that the current contract for prosecution services expires in 2022
and outlined options. Council expressed interest in issuing an RFP for prosecution services.
Items for Future Agenda
Items proposed for future agendas were noted by Mayor Cadenhead.
Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor