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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-22CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 21, 2022 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 Tierney, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Planning Director Just, City Planner Hetzel, Fire Chief Kalis and City Clerk Johnson APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0. ACCEPT MINUTES Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND JUNE 14, 2022 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPAS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Bern Fleming, 8047 22"d Court North, commented on recent federal EPA health advisories regarding for PFA chemicals. PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll s. Approve 2022 Wage Adjustments 4. Approve Demontreville Outdoor Warning Siren Pole Replacement s. Authorize Engineering Services for the 2022 Trail Improvements 6. Authorize Engineering Services for the Old Village Phase 7 Street and Utility Improvements 7. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Inwood 5ch Addition s. Approve Well 5 MPCA Grant Amendment 9. Approve Pay Request No. 9 for Old Village Phase 5 & 6 Street and Utility Improvements LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 2022 io. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Whistling Valley Street and Utility Improvements Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENTAGEIVDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0. ITEM II: Public Hearing Property Tax Abatements for 2022A Bonding City Administrator Handt explained the process to allow funding for projects not funded through assessments by issuing bonds and granting abatements to individual properties. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 — 0. No public comments were received. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 — 0. Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-062 APPRO VING PROPER TY TAX ABA TEMENTS. Motion passed 5-0. ITEM 12: 2022A Bondin¢ Set Sale Resolution City Administrator Handt reviewed projects in the C1P with funding proposed to come from bonding. Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTIONNO. 2022-063: A RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $13,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATIONBONDS, SERIES 2022A. Motion passed 5 — 0. Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITHNORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 13: 8012 Hill Trail North Variance Request City Planner Hetzel presented a request an impervious surface variance to allow for expansion of the existing home at 8012 Hill Trail North. Planner Hetzel reviewed the site conditions, planned improvements, unique circumstances and character of the locality. Applicants Dan & Anne Page 2 of 4 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 2022 Stoudt explained the need for expansion of the existing home and noted impervious surface that has been removed to accommodate the expansion. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-064, APPROVING THE REQUEST WITH CONDITIONS FROM ZAWADSKI HOMES ONBEHALF OFDANIEL AND ANNE STOUDT FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW ANIMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE OF 19.1 % AT 8012 HILL TRAIL NORTH. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 14: 2021 Audit Presentation Andy Herring, Redpath and Company, presented the results of the 2021 audit. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ACCEPT THE 2021 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 15: Zoning Text Amendment — Increased Building Setbacks in Certain Areas in the South Planning Area City Planner Just presented proposed amendments to the City Ordinances to increase setback requirements in the MDR and HDR zoning districts. Discussion was held regarding public safety and livability issues. Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT THE ZONING TEXTAMENDMENTS TO 1NCORPORATEANINCREASED BUILDING SETBACKFROHHUDSONBOULEVA", STHSTREET (PLANNED AND EXISTING), INWOOD AVENUE, KEAISAVENUE, LAKE ELMO A VENUE AND MANNING AVENUE. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO TABLE THE CURRENT ITEM FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 16: Zoning Text Amendment — Requirement for Mix of Uses in Mixed -Use Commercial and Mixed -Use Business Park Districts Planning Director Just presented proposed updates to the Mixed -Use Commercial and Mixed - Use Business Park Districts. Discussion was held regarding potential use of parcels in these districts. Council gave direction to staff to revise the proposed amendments to reflect discussion Page 3 of 4 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 21, 2022 held regarding percentage of residential and commercial use allowed in each district and bring the item back to a future Council Meeting for consideration. ITEM 17: Zoning Text Amendment — Amend Article XIII Village Mixed Use District to Incorporate Two New Zoning Districts in Compliance with the 2042 Comprehensive Plan Planned Director Just reviewed proposed amendments to add two new zoning districts as outlined in the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Discussion was held concerning potential future use of properties affected by the amendment. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE ARTICLE XIII VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT. Motion passed 4 -1. (Dorschner — nay) Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPROVE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2022-10 WITH APPROVAL OF RESOL UTION 2022- 067. Motion passed 4 —1. (Dorschner — nay) COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on the upcoming 4ch of July Kids Parade Councilmember Holtz: Reported on EPA release of updated guidance on PFAS Councilmember McGinn: Commended Public Works crews for their work on crack repair and sealcoating. STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Administrator Handt: Reported on municipal water usage. City Clerk Johnson: Reported on upcoming Primary Election in August. Fire Chief Kalis: Reported on Paid on Call Firefighter recruitment. Meeting adjourned at 9:53 pm. ATTEST: Wolin Clerk Page 4 of 4 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL { C arles Cadenhead, Mayor