HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 10-12-21 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Dale Dorschner, Jeff Holtz
and Lisa McGinn. Staff present: City Administrator Handt, Assistant Adminstrator Dickson, Finance Director Magureanu, City Engineer Griffinand, Public Works Director Powers and City Clerk Johnson. Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan
Jess Richards, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, introduced the plan. Kirk Koudelka, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, reviewed plan goals, approach, priorities, key decisions points, final plan and contingency fund to cover cost of future uncertainties. Mr. Koudelka also noted online resources for additional information for residents. Brief discussion was held
concerning connecting to neighboring community water systems, volume limits and other concerns.
Sunfish Lake Park User Group Requests
Amy Voelt presented the group's goals, concerns and requests for safety and useage improvements in the park. Noted the group's goals and requests of the Council. Matt Lehmann,
Stillwater Mountain Bike Coach, spoke about the mountain bike trail use. Parks Commissioner John Ames stated that it was intended that bikers and hikers be separated. Tony Manzarra commented on dogs in the park, stating he estimates that 15% of dogs are off leash.
Prosecution Interviews
Joe Van Thomme and Tom Weidner of Eckberg Lammers presented information regarding their
firm’s prosecution services. Councilmembers posed interview questions.
Kevin Beck and Rebecca Duren of Kelly & Lemmons reviewed their firm’s prosecution services and Councilmembers posed interview questions.
ARPA Funds
City Administrator Handt discussed ARPA funding that may be available through Washington
County and suggested requesting funding for a sewer extension to the city owned 180 acres near Ideal Avenue.
Items for Future Agenda
Items proposed for future agendas were noted by Mayor Cadenhead.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
_______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk