HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-22CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 16, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7.-OOpm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Dale Dorschner,
Jeff Holtz and Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sathe, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works
Director Powers, Planning Director Just, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Magureanu and City
Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, 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 A UGUST 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND A UGUST 9, 2022
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPAS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTSANQUIRIES
Jennifer Pelletier, 4884 Lily Ave. N., asked for support for a town ball field in Lake Elmo on the
Shiltgen East property.
Florence Harris, 404 Grove St. S., Stillwater, commented on the benefits of building a town ball
field in Lake Elmo.
Jay Haws, Loggers baseball team head coach, commented on the benefits of building a town ball
field in Lake Elmo.
Mike Parker, Stillwater High School baseball coach, commented on the need for a town ball
stadium in the area.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 16, 2022
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Approve Pay Request #7 for the New City Center and Public Works Addition
4. Approve Pay Request No. I 1 for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility
Improvements
5. Approve Pay Request No. 9 for Heritage Farms Street and Utility Improvements
6. Approve Pay Request No. 8 for the 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street and Utility
Improvements
7. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Section 16 Sanitary Sewer Extension
s. Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the Well No. 1 Abandonment and Pumphouse
Demolition
9. Approve Pay Request No. I for the Tapestry Sanitary Sewer Extension
1o. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for Whistling Valley Street and Utility Improvements
11. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for Torre Pines Street and Utility Improvements
12. Approve Pay Request No. I for Parkview-Cardinal Neighborhood Street and Utility
Improvements
13. Approve Cooperative Agreement Payment No. 1 for CSAH15 (Manning Avenue) & 30th
Street
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 14: Preliminary Plat and PUD, Zoning Map Amendment and CUP for 9450 Hudson
Blvd
Planning Director Just presented an overview of the revised plans for an apartment building and
daycare facility at 9450 Hudson Boulevard.
Katie Anthony spoke on behalf of the applicant, noting changes made to the original plan based
on concerns expressed by the City Council. Ms. Anthony also reviewed amenity points earned
through underground parking, landscaping and plaza area. Bart Nelson also spoke on behalf of
the applicant and reviewed site layout, exterior design and materials. Discussion was held
concerning landscaping, exterior design and stormwater management. Brad Coates, Goldridge
Group, commented on the daycare facility exterior design, interior features and playground
space.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
REZONING OF THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY BUILDING AND
DAYCARE CENTER AT 9450 HUDSON B 0 ULE VARD FROMRT (RURAL
TRANSITIONAL) TO MU-C (MIXED USE COMMERCIAL) BASED ON THE FINDINGS
LISTED IN THE STAFFREPORT. Motion passed 4 —1 (Dorschner — nay).
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August 16, 2022
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED GODDARD SCHOOL DAYCARE
CENTER FOR 188 CHILDRENAT 9450 HUDSON BOULEVARD BASED ON THE
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, MOVED TO APPROVE THE
PRELIMINAR Y PUD PLANAND PRELIMINAR YPLA TAS REQUESTED BYDOMINIK
JENSEN (OF SRD 2.0 LLC) FOR PID: 34.029.21.34.0012) FOR A PLAT WITH TWO
PARCELS AND TO INCLUDE TWO BUILDINGS AT 9450 HUDSON BOULEVARD
BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL LISTED IN THE STAFFREPORT. Motion passed 4 —1. (Dorschner — nay)
ITEM 15: Crossroads East Development Agreement 3rd Amendment
Planning Director Just provided a summary of the proposed amendment to the Crossroads East
Development Agreement to remove limitations on building permits for tenant improvements.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2022-078 APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR CROSSROADS EAST 1ST ADDITION. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 16: Cannabis Products Moratorium
City Clerk Johnson reviewed information provided at the August 9, 2022 City Council workshop
regarding the recent passage of legislation allowing the sale of edible products containing
cannabis. Discussion was held regarding potential impacts to the city and the possibility of
imposing a temporary moratorium to give the city time to consider licensing and regulation.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
2 022- 013 IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE SALE OF CANNABIS
PRODUCTS AND AUTHORIZING STUDIES REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS. Motion
failed 2 — 3. (Beckstrom, Dorschner, Holtz — nay)
ITEM 17: Approve Administrative Service Director Job Description and Authorize
Posting
City Administrator Handt presented the proposed duties, qualifications and pay rate for an
.Administrative Service Director. Discussion was held regarding qualifications and experience
desired of candidates. Council consensus to amend to posting to re -order the desired
qualifications, substitute 5 years of experience for the Bachelors Degree requirement, note that
local government experience is desired and list communications and local government
experience under preferred qualifications.
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August 16, 2022
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPROVE THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SER VICES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTIONAND A UTHORIZE
ADVERTISING THE POSITION.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Beckstrom: Attended the groundbreaking for the Carmelite Chapel and new
road blessing.
Councilmember Holtz: Thanked Chief Kalis and the Fire Department for their handling of a
recent incident. Also reported on LMC Service Delivery meeting.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reported on a meeting with the MPCA regarding Tablyn Park and
provided an update on the City Center project.
City Clerk Johnson: Reported on the August 91h Primary Election.
Fire Chief Kalis: Noted that the Fire Department is accepting applications until August 26th for
Paid on Call Firefighters.
City Engineer Griffin: Reported on construction wrapping up on a number of projects.
Meeting adjourned at 10:04 pm.
ATTEST:
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Ju ie ohns , C' y Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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