HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 11-15-22 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 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, Planning Director Just and City Clerk Johnson APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO MOVE ITEM 5, “APPROVE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO REMOVE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSIONS” TO THE BEGINNING OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0. ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 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 Pay Request No.10 for the New City Center and Public Works Addition
4. Approve UPRR Reimbursement Agreement, Preliminary Engineering Services
5. Approve Code Text Amendments to Remove Quorum Requirements for Commissions – Ordinance 2022-15; Resolution 2022-104
6. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Hammes Estates 1st and 2nd Addition
7. Approve Pay Request No. 14 for Old Village Phase 5 and 6 Street and Utility
Improvements
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8. Approve Pay Request No. 5 for Water Tower No. 3
9. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for the Tapestry Sanitary Sewer Extension
10. Approve Pay Request No. 7 for Whistling Valley Street and Utility Improvements
11. Approve Pay Request No. 5 for Torre Pines Street and Utility Improvements
12. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for Parkview-Cardinal Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
13. Approve Pay Request No. 3 for 2022 Street Improvements
14. Accept Improvements, Approve CCO No. #, and Approve Pay Request No. 2 (FINAL)
for Water Tower No. 3 Trunk Watermain Extension
15. Accept Improvements, Approve CCO No. #, and Approve Pay Request No. 9 (FINAL) for 38th-39th Street Neighborhood Street & Utility Improvements
16. Accept Improvements, Approve CCO No. 1, and Approve Pay Request No. 4 (FINAL) for the Well No. 1 Abandonment and Pumphouse Demolition
17. Approve 2023 Liquor License Renewal
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0. ITEM 5: Approve Code Text Amendments to Remove Quorum Requirements for
Commissions
Brief discussion held regarding the proposed update to remove quorum requirements and allow
case law to govern this issue.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15 AND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-104 AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 18: Public Improvement Hearing: Order Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the 2023 Street Improvements City Engineer Griffin presented the current condition of the streets in the project area and the
proposed improvements, including parking standards. Anticipated project costs, findings and
recommendations were also presented. Discussion was held concerning parking.
Emily Nesse, 11609 44th Street North, commented on maintaining the aesthetics of the
neighborhood and balancing that with public safety.
Michael Waldspurger, 4335 Lily Avenue North, expressed concern over the legality of an
assessment that does not increase the cost of his home.
Jim Bauer, 11730 44th Street North, stated he prefers rolled curbs that are friendly to the wildlife
in the area and commented on no parking signs.
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Kristin Berger, 4703 Lily Avenue North, commented on curbs and no parking signs.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-105 ORDERING THE 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND
THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RECOMMENDED
STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE FEASIBILITY
REPORT ACCEPTED ON OCTOBER 18, 2022. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES CONTRACT TO BOLTON & MENK, INC IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $181,856, AND APPROVE A GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES DESIGN BUDGET IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE 2023 STREET
IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 19: Halcyon Cemetery Stormwater Appeal City Administrator Handt presented a brief overview of the request from Halcyon Cemetery for a
75% reduction in its stormwater utility billing rate.
Lee Rossow, Halcyon Cemetery, stated that the stormwater fees would cripple the organization
over time if not reduced as he requested and that water does not leave the property.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, MOVED TO APPROVE A
25% REDUCTION IN THE STORMWATER FEE FOR HALYCON CEMETERY, 11050
50TH ST, FOR 2022 AND CONDITION THE 25% REDUCTION FOR FUTURE YEARS
UPON MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS AS NOTED IN THE CITY ENGINEER’S
MEMO DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2022. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Holtz – nay)
Councilmember Holtz stated he did not support the reduction because the fees exist for a purpose
and he doesn’t want to set a precedence.
ITEM 20: Canvass November 8, 2022 Election Results City Clerk Johnson presented the results of the 2022 General Election as received from
Washington County.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2022-106 CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
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ITEM 21: November 1, 2022 Closed Session Summary Mayor Cadenhead read a statement summarizing the closed session held for the City
Administrator’s performance review.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the 3M settlement group upcoming meeting.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Noted that preparations have begun at Tablyn Park for the SAFF equipment.
Closed Session
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 13D.05,
SUBDIVISION 3 (B), ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE TO REVIEW LITIGATION
WITH CEF LAKE ELMO COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC. 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 9:23 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Charles Cadenhead, Mayor _______________________________ Julie Johnson, City Clerk