HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 8-3-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 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 Sathe, Planning Director Just, City Planner
Hetzel 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 McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Approve Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement at 3445 Ideal Ave. N.
4. Approve Building Inspector Hire
5. Approve Job Description and Authorize Advertising for Finance Director
6. Approve Disposal of Public Works Equipment
7. Approve Probationary POC Firefighter Promotion
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
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ITEM 8: Side Yard Setback Variance Request for 1567 Ivory Ave N
City Planner Hetzel presented a resolution approving the variance request prepared at the
direction of the City Council at the July 19, 2022 meeting.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2022-070 APPROVING THE REQUEST WITH CONDTIONS FROM AL
WOOLHOUSE ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER BRENDA LECUYER FOR A
VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD SETBCK TO 5 FEET WHERE A MINIMUM
OF 15 FEET IS REQUIRED AT 1567 IVORY AVENUE N. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 9: Animal Inn Training LLC Zoning Text Amendment
City Planner Hetzel presented the request to allow a commercial kennel as a conditional use in
the Limited Commercial zoning district. Planner Hetzel also reviewed the history of the
property, comprehensive plan guidance, zoning code impacts and recommended findings for
approval.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT THE
REQUESTED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FROM ANIMAL INN TRAINING LLC TO
AMEND TABLE 12-1 OF LEC 105.12.920 TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL KENNEL AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2022-12 WIT APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION 2022-074. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 10: Conditional Use Permit for Chapel at 8249 Demontreville Tr, Carmelite
Hermitage of the Blessed Virgin Mary
City Planner Hetzel reviewed the history of the parcel, the proposal to construct a chapel and
mechanical/bathroom building on the property and recommended findings for approval. Brief
discussion was held concerning fire sprinklers in the new buildings.
Reverend John Burns, 8249 Mt. Carmel Rd., commented on the new access road at the site, the
fire sprinkler, hours of operation of the chapel, and also thanked staff for their hard work and
assistance with the project.
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2022-075, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHAPEL WITH THE LISTED CONDITIONS BASED ON THE
FINDINGS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 11: Crossroads East Development Agreement 2nd Amendment
Planning Director Just presented the request for a second amendment to the Crossroads East
Development Agreement to extend the time allowed to complete the public infrastructure
improvements.
David Johnson, Crossroads Properties, commented on the requested modification that would
allow the project to continue to move forward and explained delays in the sewer installation due
to large rocks underground at the site.
Dan Ryan, Airlake Development, commented on the text of the Development Agreement and
stated that the language is more suitable for residential development.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2022-076 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CROSSROADS EAST 1ST ADDITION.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
DRAFT ANOTHER AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THAT
INCORPORATES COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
Primary motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 12: Parks Commission Appointment
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPOINT VITTORIO
BLOYER TO THE PARKS COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING 12/31/22. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: reported on the TH36/Manning Avenue ribbon cutting and thanked volunteers and businesses at National Night Out.
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Councilmember Dorschner: Thanked volunteers and businesses for their efforts at National Night Out.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the 3M workgroup.
Councilmember McGinn: Thanked staff, volunteers and businesses for participation in National
Night Out.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Johnson: provided reminders on absentee voting and the upcoming Primary
Election.
Fire Chief Kalis: noted that the Fire Department is accepting applications for paid on call firefighters until August 26th.
Meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Charles Cadenhead, Mayor _______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk