HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-23CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 29 2023
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, Matt Him, Jeff
Holtz and Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Assistant Public
Works Director Swanepoel and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 4, 2023 AND APRIL 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS
PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cadenhead presented a certificate of recognition to Public Works Operator Bob Wier for
his 5 years of service with the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTSANQUIRIES
Ada & John Stazny, 9250 Lake Jane Trail N., asked about resident input on the dog park and
expressed concern regarding traffic increase in the area due to dog park visitors.
James Woods, 461 Cimarron, commented on forever chemicals in the well at Cimarron and
parking restrictions on all streets in Cimarron. Mr. Woods described difficulties with accessing
his handicap accessible van in his driveway and stated he feels that his federal rights are being
violated.
John Howley, 8190 Lake Jane Trail N., stated he lives near the proposed pickleball courts at Pebble
Park and expressed concern regarding noise created by pickleball games and increased traffic
created by the additional courts and dog park.
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Mary Ellen & Bill Best, 8895 42nd Street N., stated they live near the dog park and commented
that the location is not appropriate due to too much water at the site and additional traffic that will
be generated.
Jennifer Wafters, 4180 Irvin Circle N., expressed concern about the dog park creating increased
traffic and stated that trees do not grow on that site. Ms. Watters stated the city needs to do a
traffic study.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Savona Landscape Warranty Security Release for lst_3rd Additions and Reduction for 4th
Addition
3. Approve Payments and Disbursements
4. Approve 2023 Grant Agreement for Municipal Recycling Grant Distribution
5. Approve Updated City Clerk Job Description
6. Authorize Advertising and Hiring of Planning Intern
7. Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for 2023 Trail
Improvements — Resolution 2023-043
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 8: Set Sale Resolution — 2023 Bonds
City Administrator Handt reported that the 2023 Bonds would be used to fund projects in the
2023-2027 CIP that includes the Old Village Phase 7 and 2023 Street Improvements. Tammy
Omdahl, Northland Securities, reviewed the terms of the bonds, estimated interest cost and
recommended the city seek a bond rating.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, MOVED TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION NO.2023-041: A RESOL UTIONA UTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF $5,875,000 GENERAL OBLIGATIONBONDS, SERIES 2023A. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITHNORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 9: Pebble/Tablvn Courts Proiect
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed the project schedule and background and
presented proposed changes at both parks to reconstruct the existing tennis courts and convert part
of the tennis courts to pickleball courts.
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Jennifer Watters, 4180 Irvin Circle N., commented on correct spacing for pickleball courts, need
for fencing between the courts, need for benches and concern about parking and sound
mitigation.
Discussion held regarding number of pickleball courts planned for Pebble Park, sound mitigation
and project budget.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO TABLE THE
CURRENTAGENDA ITEM. Motion passed 5 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the ISD 834 facility meetings and commended volunteers
for their work in Sunfish Lake Park.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided a reminder that the May 0 workshop agenda includes a
discussion regarding Cimarron.
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel: Reported on the Arbor Day tree giveaway event,
pothole patching, hydrant flushing and park cleanup.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.
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