HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 8-10-21 City Council Workshop MinutesCITY 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.
Schiltgen 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 (55th 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.
5th Street Medians
Public Works Director Powers presented information for updating the 5th 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 Naming
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.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Charles Cadenhead, Mayor _______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk