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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 69 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 Hirn, Jeff
Holtz and Lisa McGinn.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst, City
Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Administrative Services Director Goers, Finance
Director Hadler and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO AMEND THE AGENDA
TO ADD "TANA RIDGE CURBING" TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM 18. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 16, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payments and Disbursements
3. Approve Purchase of Plotter
4. Designate Authority for EFT Payments — Resolution 2023-053
5. Approval to Draw on Letter of Credit for Southwind Development LLC
6. Approve Stipulation for Settlement and Dismissal of CEF lawsuit
7. Approve Easton Village 7th Plat Extension - Resolution 2023-054
s. Approve Building Inspector Job Description and Posting
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9. Approve Cross Country Ski Trail Grooming Grant Agreement — Resolution 2023-060
1o. Resolution Reporting Results for 2022 State Performance Measurement Program —
Resolution 2023-059
11. Approve Summer 2023 Source Newsletter
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 -0.
ITEM 12: Amira Final Plat, PUD and Variance
Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst presented on overview of the project for a 146 unit, age
restricted building and reviewed the need for a variance to exceed allowable lot coverage and
height standards in a shoreland area.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 — 0. No comments were received.
Councilmember Beckstrom, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT
RESOL UTION 2023-055 APPR0 PING THE FINAL PLAT, PUD AND SHORELAND
VARIANCE REQUESTED BY UNITED PROPERTIES FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 5-0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 2023-12 ADOPTING THE PUD STANDARDS REQUESTED BY UNITED
PROPERTIES FOR THE AMIR,4 PROJECT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT
RESOL UTION 2023-056 A UTHORIZING S UMMAR Y PUBLICA TION OF ORDINANCE
2023-12. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 13: Frisbie Minor Subdivision
Contract Planner Fuerst reviewed the application for a lot split to divide Lot 3, Block 2 of the
Brookman Yd Addition into two separate lots. Planner Fuerst also presented the proposed
conditions of approval.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2023-032 APPROVING THE BROOKMAN 3" ADDITION MINOR SUBDIVISIONBASED
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ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 14: Sale of 2023 Bonds
City Administrator Handt provided a brief introduction of the 2023 Bonds. Tammy Omdahl,
Northland Securities, reported that 6 bids were received for the sale of the bonds and reviewed
the terms of the bid to be accepted.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, MOVED TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-57: A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $5,410, 000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT, ABATEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2023A. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 15: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2023 Trail Improvements
City Engineer Griffin
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION NO. 2023-058, A CCEPTING BIDS AND A WARDING A CONSTR UCTION
CONTRACT TO OMG MID WEST, INC. DBA MINNES0TA PAVING & MATERIALS FOR
THE BASE BID PL US ALTERNATE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $549,359.21 FOR THE
2023 TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITYADMINISTRA TOR TO ENTER INTO A MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT FOR
THE PROJECT CONSTR UCTION PHASE SER VICES IN THE NOT- EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE 2023 TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 4 — 0 - 1.
(Cadenhead — abstain due to conflict of interest)
ITEM 16: Irrigation Meter Policy
Public Works Director Powers presented proposed updates to the irrigation meter policy to
correct inconsistencies in billing for irrigation meters on various types of properties. Discussion
was held concerning rates, tiers and timing for enacting the new rate structure. Loss in revenue
to the City was also discussed.
Councilmember Holtz moved TO APPROVE LAKE ELMO IRRIGATIONMETER BILLING
POLICY AND APPR O VE ORDINANCE NO 2 023-13 TO UPDA TE THE FEE SCHEDULE
TO INCLUDE OPTION3. Motion died - no second.
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Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE LAKE
ELMO IRRIGATIONMETER BILLING POLICYAND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO 2023-
13 TO UPDATE THE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE OPTION]. Motion passed 4 —1.
(Holtz — nay)
Councilmember McGinn, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION 2023-061 APPRO VING SUMMAR Y PUBLICA TION OF ORDINANCE
2023-13. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 17: 2024 Budget Calendar
Finance Director Hadler presented the proposed 2024 Budget calendar.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO APPROVE THE
2024 BUDGET CALENDAR. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 18: Tana Ridge CurbinLF
Councilmember Holtz stated that Councilmembers have received emails from residents in the
Tana Ridge neighborhood requesting surmountable curbing versus the planned highback curbing
in their neighborhood in conjunction with the 2023 Street Improvements project. Discussion was
held concerning potential changes to the project to accommodate the residents' requests. City
Engineer Griffin commented on the feasibility of redesigning the curbing plan and potential cost
changes. Consensus reached for staff to bring a revised plan to the Council for consideration.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hirn: Thanked the crew from Connect Lake Elmo that cleaned up Lake Elmo
Avenue.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on ISD 834 meeting with the City regarding Lake Elmo
Elementary School.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided a water conservation update.
City Clerk Johnson: Reported that the summer issue of The Source newsletter will be mailed
out to residents soon.
Public Works Director Powers: Provided on update on the court resurfacing project and well
pumping demand.
City Engineer Griffin: Reported on the Washington County Manning Avenue project meeting.
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CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADJOURN TO
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 13D.05,
SUBDIVISION (C)(3) — TO CONSIDER OFFERS FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER
3M PROPERTY ON IDEAL A VENUE, PIDS 16.029.21.24.0002 AND 16.029.21.23.0003.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Closed session discussion held.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm.
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