HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-21CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 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, Assistant Administrator Dickson
and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2021 AND NOVEMBER 16, 2021 MEETINGS AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Payment of Disbursements
Approve Notice of Intent for Water Tower Site-Resolution 2021-131
Approve 2022 Pay Scale
Authorize Certification of Delinquent Utility Bills – Resolution 2021-132
Approve 2022 Regular Meeting Schedule
Adopt Resolution Declaring Polling Locations for 2022 – Resolution 2021-133
Approve Development Agreement for Crossroads-Launch Business Park – Resolution 2021-134
Approve Security Reduction for Boulder Ponds 5th Street
Approve Security Reduction for Boulder Ponds 3rd Addition
Approve Royal 4th Addition Final Plat – Resolution 2021-135
Approve State of MN Joint Powers Agreement and Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment for City Attorney Prosecution Services – Resolution 2021-136
Approve Probationary POC Firefighter Promotion
Authorize Lake Jane AIS Grant
Approve Liquor License Renewals
Approve Therapeutic Massage License Renewal – Roxanne Fogard/Body & Soul
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Tamarack Farm Estates Street Improvements
Approve Compensating Change Order No. 2 for Tamarack Farm Estates Street Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 5 (FINAL) for Tamarack Farm Estates Street Improvements
Approve Change Order No. 1 for 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 5 for 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request No. 6 for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility Improvements
Approve Pay Request #1 (Final) for the 2021 Pavement Striping Project
Approve Pay Request #1 (FINAL) for the 2021 Seal Coat Project
Approve Release of Warranty Security for Inwood 1st and 2nd Additions.
Approve City Utility Oversize Cost Reimbursements for Hammes Estates 1st and 3rd Additions
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 27: Torre Pines Street and Utility Improvements
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the project schedule, proposed improvements, total estimated cost and preliminary assessments. Questions presented in writing by the homeowners association
were addressed.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 -0.
Cindy McGee, 8263 22nd Street N., stated that her questions were answered prior to the
Ann Cohen, 8276 22nd Street N., expressed concern over potential costs to homeowners and deep wells that were installed at homeowner expense.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-139 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TORRE
PINES STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE FEASIBILITY REPORT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 19, 2021. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 28: Whistling Pines Street and Utility Project
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the project schedule, proposed improvements, total estimated cost and preliminary assessments.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 -0.
Mayor Cadenhead read written comments received from Paul Torgerson, Chad St. Germain, Diane Boyd, Heidi Westby and Jon Edebol. Councilmember Holtz read written comments received from
Bill DeAgazio.
Kurt Bartels, 9819 Whistling Valley Rd., commented on contamination levels in the neighborhood and stated support for keeping private wells for irrigation.
Charlie Devine, 3724 Manning Ave. S., spoke on behalf of 9 property owners, asking for the vote to be postponed.
Gregory D. Allen, 9620 Whistling Valley Tr., spoke in favor of the project.
Darrin Cotter, 9360 Whistling Valley Trail, commented on the shared well in phase 3 of the neighborhood and stated support for the project due to public safety concerns if other neighbors
support it as well.
Michelle Schumacher, 9607 Whistling Valley Tr., stated support for the project.
Diana Hipple, 9607 Whistling Valley Tr., spoke in favor of the project due to public safety and water quality.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-140 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS (4/5TH VOTE REQUIRED) FOR THE WHISTLING VALLEY STREET AND
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE FEASIBILITY REPORT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 19, 2021. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 29: 2022 General Fund Budget and 2022 Final Property Levy Certification
Finance Director Magureanu presented the proposed budget and levy information for 2022, noting the historical tax rates for Lake Elmo and tax rates of surrounding and similar communities.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Cliff Buelow, 12187 Marquess Lake Cove, expressed concern over the proposed tax increase and noted efficiencies that could be implemented to save money.
Don Morose, 8095 59th Street N., commented on the proposed tax increase.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO REOPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Mayor Cadenhead read written comments regarding the budget received from Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Ave. N.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-137 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2022 AND ADOPTING THE 2022 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET”. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-183 ADOPTING 2022 WATER, SEWER AND STORM WATER FUND BUDGETS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 30: 2022 Fee Schedule
Finance Director Magureanu noted updates to the fee schedule that would go into effect in 2022.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-002 ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF LAKE ELMO FEE SCHEDULE. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-141 AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2021-002. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 31: 2022 – 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Finance Director Magureanu presented a brief overview of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE 2022-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 32: Applewood Pointe Preliminary Plat Approval
Planning Director Just reviewed the request for an extension of time for submitting the final plat.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED TIME EXTENSION TO JUNE 30, 2022 TO SUBMIT THE FINAL PLAT FOR APPLEWOOD POINTE. Motion passed
5 – 0.
ITEM 33: 2022 LMCIT Renewal
Assistant Administrator Dickson provided an overview of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust renewal.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE MAINTAINING THE CURRENT $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE FOR THE CITY’S PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND AUTHORIZE ELECTION
TO NOT WAIVE THE STATUTORY TORT LIMITS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Beckstrom: Reported on the Cable Commission meeting.
Councilmember Holtz: Provided an update on the Airport Committee.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided updates on the White Bear Lake water issue, water supply plan, Ideal Avenue project, LMC housing and building permit fee group.
Finance Director Magureanu: Reported on bond funds received.
City Engineer Griffin: Reported on projects out for bid.
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk