HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-21CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 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, Planning Director Just, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Magureanu and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 6, “Accept August 2021 Sheriff’s Department Report” was moved to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 7 AND SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5
– 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Evan Carlson, IPS Solar, 2670 Patton Road, Roseville, MN, spoke about future development of community solar gardens in the area.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Payment of Disbursements
Accept August 2021 Public Works Report
Accept August 2021 Fire Department Report
Accept August 2021 Building Department Report
Accept August 2021 Sheriff’s Department Report
Authorize Application for Sunfish Lake Park Cross Country Trail Grooming Grant – Resolution 2021-101
Approve Certification of Delinquent Accounts Code Ordinance – Storm Water
Approve Oakdale Sewer Service Agreement
Approve Step Increase for Utility Billing Clerk
Approve Hire of POC Firefighter
Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Tamarack Farm Estates Street Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 2 for the 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 3 for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 5 for Hamlet on Sunfish Lake Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 5 for Heritage Farms Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Release of Utility Warranty Security for Inwood 5th Addition
Accept Improvements, Approve Security Reductions, and Approve City Oversize Reimbursements for Four Corners 1st Addition
Call for Final Assessment Hearing for Stonegate Addition Street and Utility Improvements – Resolution 2021-102
Call for Final Assessment Hearing for 31st Street/Stillwater Blvd Watermain Extension – Resolution 2021-103
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 6: August 2021 Sheriff’s Department Report
Sergeant Erickson reported on recent law enforcement activity, noting a recent increase in burglary and vehicle thefts. Sgt. Erickson asked the public to remain vigilant, lock their
homes and property, and report suspicious behavior. Deputy Tyler Freeman was introduced to the Council and Sgt. Erickson commented on neighborhood watch activities.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ACCEPT THE AUGUST 2021 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 21: Call for Final Assessment Hearing for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented the scope of work, project location, City assessment policy, and discussed a potential watermain to serve five properties on a private road in the project
area.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-104; A RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT FOR THE OLD VILLAGE PHASE 5 AND 6 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 22: 2022 Budget – General Fund and Tax Levy
Finance Director Magureanu presented an overview of the proposed 2022 budget and tax levy.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-105 APPROVING THE 2022 PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2022 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2022 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH , 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. WITH A REDUCTION TO THE STREETS BUDGET OF $20,000 AND ALLOCATION
OF THOSE FUNDS TO THE 5TH STREET MEDIANS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: City Center project is out for bid; EDA meeting next week; meeting with many developers.
City Clerk Johnson: Ordinance recodification will be coming to Council soon for approval.
Fire Chief Kalis: Thanked Arbor Glen Senior Living for hosting a fundraiser that raised almost $2,200 for the purchase of fire equipment.
City Engineer Griffin: Provided an update on construction projects.
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
______________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
_______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk