HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 11-1-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 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 Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis 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 Beckstrom, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2022 CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION AND THE OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Mairlynn Kennedy, 9051 Jane Road North, stated that poles in her front yard that were installed
to protect her drain field were removed by the city and requested a resolution to the issue.
Kelsey Delaney, 4853 Lilac Place North, commented in opposition of no parking signs being
installed in Fields of St. Croix neighborhood.
Laurel Gunderson, 4835 Lilac Place North, commented in opposition of no parking signs being
installed in Fields of St. Croix neighborhood.
David Hanson, 4955 Lilac Way North, , commented in opposition of no parking signs being
installed in Fields of St. Croix neighborhood, stating there are too many signs for the area.
Monique Giordano, 4979 Lilac Way North, commented in opposition of no parking signs being
installed in Fields of St. Croix neighborhood.
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PRESENTATIONS Mayor Cadenhead congratulated Lake Elmo Firefighter Chris Supan on his retirement from the
Fire Department and presented him with an award recognizing his years of service on the
department. CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Approve WAC Prepayment Agreement
4. Approve Updated Job Description and Authorize Advertising for Utility Billing Clerk
5. Approve Updated Job Description and Authorize Advertising for Building Inspector
6. Approve Hiring of Paid on Call Firefighter
7. Approve Promotion of Paid on Call Firefighter
8. Accept Donation to the Fire Department from Arbor Glen – Resolution2022-099
9. Approve Lake Jane AIS Grant
10. Accept Improvements, Approve CCO No. #2, and Approve Pay Request No. 3 (FINAL) for Section 16 Sanitary Sewer Extension
11. Accept Improvements and Approve Pay Request No. 1 (FINAL) for 2022 Striping
Project
12. Approve Payment No. 3 for CSAH-13 Phase 2 Improvements
13. Approve City Comments on Washington County Draft 2023-2027 CIP
14. Approve 2023 Medical Insurance Plans – Resolution 2022-101
15. Approve New Liquor License for Lakewood Tavern
16. Approve 2023 Liquor License Renewals
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 17: Accept Feasibility Report, Call for Hearing on Improvements, and Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Old Village Phase 7 Street and Utility Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented an overview of the proposed work to be done in the Old Village
Phase 7 Street and Utility Improvements project. Discussion was held regarding prior assessments in the project area and properties to be included. Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT, CALLING A
PUBLIC HEARING, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE OLD VILLAGE PHASE 7 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 – 0. ITEM 18: Preliminary Plat/PUD, Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment –
United Properties – Amira Lake Elmo
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Planning Director Just presented the request for a PUD and plat amendment, Comprehensive Plan amendment and a zoning map amendment to allow for construction of a 103 unit senior
housing rental building at the intersection of Hudson Road and Eagle Point Boulevard.
Alex Hall, United Properties, presented a project overview of the proposed facility and amenities and also discussed similar properties owned by United Properties in other Twin Cities locations.
Discussion was held; Councilmember Dorschner expressed concern regarding the density of the
project. Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-102, APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM MU-BP (MIXED USE BUSINESS PARK) TO HDR (HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN AMENDMENT, AND A PRELIMINARY
PLAT AMENDMENT FOR THE SITE OF THE AMIRA OF LAKE ELMO ON THE CORNER OF HUDSON BOULEVARD AND EAGLE POINTE BOULEVARD. THIS AMENDMENT IS BASED ON THE FINDINGS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 4 – 1.
(Dorschner – nay) Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14, APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM MU-BP (MIXED USE BUSINESS PARK) TO HDR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE
AMIRA OF LAKE ELMO DEVELOPMENT ON THE CORNER OF HUDSON
BOULEVARD AND EAGLE POINTE BOULEVARD. THIS APPROVAL WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE CITY AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THIS SITE AND IS BASED ON THE FINDINGS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Dorschner – nay)
ITEM 19: Final Plat & Final PUD – DPS Lake Elmo 3rd Addition - 9450 Hudson Boulevard – SRD 2.0 LLC
Planning Director Just provided an overview of the request and noted that the request to approve
the PUD has been removed and will be presented at a later time with the development agreement. Discussion held regarding the language in the proposed resolution. Councilmember Dorschner
stated opposition to high density development and splitting the lot.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-103 APPROVING THE DPS LAKE ELMO 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT & PUD BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT WITH AMENDMENT TO FINDINGS 3, 5, 6 AND 7 REPLACING
“GENERALLY COMPLIES” WITH “CONSISTENT”. Motion passed 5 – 0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the CSAH 13 project.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Johnson: Provided absentee/early voting reminders.
Fire Chief Kalis: Thanked Arbor Glen for their fundraiser donation to the fire department and reported on paid on call firefighter recruitment.
City Engineer Griffin: Reported on neighborhood meetings scheduled for the 2023 Streets
project and Old Village Phase 7.
Adjourned for a recess at 9:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:22 P.M. HOLD A CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MN STAT.
SECTION 13.05D, SUBDIVISION 3 (A) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Closed session held.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor _______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk