HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 02-06-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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, Nick Dragisich, Matt Hirn and Jeff Holtz.
Staff present: Interim Administrator Schroeder, Administrative Services Director Goers, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Hadler, Community Development Director Stopa, Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst 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 Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 5 – 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES None
PRESENTATIONS Fire Chief Kalis presented a 5 year service award to Firefighter Nate Wagner. CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approve Payment of Disbursements
4. Appoint Election Judges for 2024 Elections – Resolution 2024-015
5. Approve Liquor License for Marma, 11127 Stillwater Blvd. N.
6. Approve Purchase of Public Works Pickup Truck
7. Approve Purchase of Public Works Personnel Basket
8. Approve Easton Village 6th Addition Final Plat Extension - Resolution 2024-016
9. Approve Easton Village 7th Addition Final Plat Extension - Resolution 2024-017
10. Approve Pay Request 14 for the Water Tower 3 Project
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11. Accept Improvements for Easton Village 4th Add and Approve Security Reductions for
Easton Village 4th and 5th Additions
12. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Public Utilities for Hidden Meadows 2nd
Addition
13. Approve Release of Grading Security and Warranty Security for Easton Village 2nd & 3rd
Additions
14. Approve Denial Resolution for MYP Landscape Supply Zoning Text Amendment -
Resolution 2024-014
15. Approve Housekeeping Zoning Text Amendments - Ordinance 2024-03; Resolution
2024-018
16. Approve Costs to Construct Lake Elmo Dog Park
17. Approve Parks Commission 2024 Work Plan
18. Authorize Advertising and Hiring of Public Works Seasonal Employees
19. Approve 2024 Employee Recognition Event
20. Approve Firefighter Hire
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0. ITEM 21: Old Village Moratorium
City Planner Jensen presented a recommendation to enact a moratorium on development in the
central corridors of the old village area to allow time for the city to update the master plan and
create a vision for the area.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
NO. 2024-04 AND ORDER CITY STAFF TO PREPARE AN OLD VILLAGE MASTER
PLAN, STUDY THE USES IN THE VILLAGE DISTRICTS (TABLE 11-1), ANALYZE
REQUIRED UTILITY, ROAD, AND TRAIL CORRIDORS, AND PEDESTRIAN
CONNECTIVITY DURING THE PERIOD OF THE INTERIM ORDINANCE. Motion
passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Councilmember Beckstrom stated she would prefer to discuss the city’s water issues at a
workshop and would like to see a city wide moratorium.
ITEM 22: 8012 Hill Trail Variance
City Planner Jensen reviewed the request for an impervious surface coverage variance to allow
for an expansion of living space in the home and relocation of a portion of the driveway.
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-019 APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST WITH CONDITIONS FROM DANIEL AND ANNE STOUDT TO ALLOW AN IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE OF 19% AT 8012 HILL TRAIL NORTH. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 23: Dog Park Name Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed the names suggested for the city’s new dog park and noted Parks Commission recommendations for the Council to choose from.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE ELMO’S PUP PARK AS THE FORMAL NAME FOR THE DOG PARK LOCATED AT 4259 JAMACA AVENUE NORTH THORUGH RESOLUTION 2024-020. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 24: Lions Park Advertisement Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel discussed the advertisement signs at Lion’s Park Ballfield and suggested updating the policy so advertisers would pay for the cost of their sign.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO AMEND
RESOLUTION 2017-070 TO INCLUDE THE INITIAL COST OF THE SIGN WOULD COME FROM THE ADVERTISER IN ADDITION TO A YEARLY FEE OF $500 FOR A 4X8 SIGN AND $900 FOR A 4X16 SIGN AND ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE VENDOR SELECTED BY CITY STAFF. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 25: Bridgewater Village Preliminary Plat Contract Planner Jeff Matzke, Bolton & Menk, reviewed the application, site plan concept, setbacks, subdivision requirements and Planning Commission recommendations. Matt
Alexander spoke on behalf of the applicant and explained the anticipated water usage for the
proposed bank site. Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-007 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BRIDGEWATER
VILLAGE WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay) COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Reported he attended the East Metro Water Group meeting and will attend
the Washington County long range transportation plan meeting tomorrow.
Councilmember Beckstrom: Requested that the City Administrator make it public what meetings Councilmembers are attending.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the 3M priority group meeting on January 17th and the East Metro Water Group.
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STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Schroeder: Noted that information has been posted on the city’s website regarding water topics. Provided an update on the City Administrator search process. Noted upcoming presentation from Washington County regarding Highway 36/CSAH 17 intersection at
the March workshop.
City Clerk Johnson: Provided reminders of early voting for the upcoming election.
City Engineer Griffin: Noted meeting with residents for the Stillwater Blvd. trunk watermain and Manning Avenue Phase 3.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ENTER INTO
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. SECTION 13D.05 SUBD. 3(3) TO
DEVELOP OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES PID
24.029.21.13.0002, OR PID 15.029.21.41.0001, OR PID15.029.21.42.0004. Motion passed 5 -
0.
Closed session held.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST: ______________________________ Charles Cadenhead, Mayor _______________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk