HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 3-6-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 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, Fire Chief Kalis, Community Development Director
Stopa, City Planner Jensen, Contract Planner 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 Holst, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING; FEBRUARY 13, 2024
WORKSHOP & SPECIAL MEETING AND FEBRUARY 20, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment Disbursements
3. Approve Farming Lease
4. Approve Special Event Permit for National Night Out
5. Approve CEF Lake Elmo Community Solar Conditional Use Permit Extension;
Resolution 2024-026
6. Approve Planning Commission 2024 Work Plan
7. Approve EDA 2024 Work Plan
8. Accept SHIP Grant
9. Accept Donation from Lake Elmo Baseball – Resolution 2024-027
10. Approve Dispersal of City Equipment
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11. Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for 2024 Street and
Utility Improvements
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 12: Fire Department Annual Report
Fire Chief Kalis and Assistant Chief Svoboda presented the 2024 Fire Department Annual
Report.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT THE 2024
FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 13: Approve Stillwater School District Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezoning
Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst presented the proposal for a new elementary school on a 47.6
acre site at the intersection of 10th Street N. and Lake Elmo Avenue N. in Lake Elmo. Planner
Fuerst reviewed the current and requested zoning and the Minnesota shooting range law. Fuerst
also noted Planning Commission and staff recommendations.
Mike Funk, Stillwater School Superintendent, commented on the location of the school. School
District Director of Operations Mark Drommerhausen also commented on the selection process
and criteria for a new elementary school location.
Melissa Spaulding, 420 Cimarron, commented on changes to Lake Elmo due to development and
supported the need for a new elementary school at the chosen location.
Hannah Reyes, 3124 Laverne Ct. N. spoke in favor of the rezoning request.
Phil Dreyer, 11041 12th St. N., spoke against the location chosen for the new school and
requested denial of the application.
Mary Sue Schrantz, 11041 12th St. N., spoke against the location of the new school.
Stephen Gorde, Lake Elmo Elementary Principal, spoke in favor of the rezoning request for the
new school.
Micah Vrieze, 11075 3rd St. N., urge the Council to approve the requests for a comp plan
amendment and rezoning.
Allison Sherman, Stillwater School Board, spoke in favor of the new school location.
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Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St. N., requested denial of the comp plan amendment and stated
the new school should remain in the same area as the existing school.
Ryan Knutson, 696 James Avenue N., spoke in favor of the location for the new school.
Cassandra Knutsion, 696 James Ave. N., spoke in favor of the new school.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-029 CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT REQUESTS BY ISD 834, STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO
THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Motion passed
4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-031 CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT REQUESTS BY ISD 834, STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO
THE REVISE THE CITY’S MUSA BOUNDARY FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Motion
passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
2024-07 APPROVING THE REQUEST BY ISD 834, STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, TO REZONE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM AGRICULTURE TO
PUBLIC FACILITIES. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-030 APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2024-07. Motion
passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Attended a Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce event and noted
Fire Chief Kalis received an award at the event.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim Administrator Schroeder: Commended Chief Kalis for stepping in and helping the
Burnsville Fire Department in their time of need.
Administrative Services Director Goers: Announced Plan Reviewer and Seasonal Public
Works Position openings.
Fire Chief Kalis: Thanked the fire department staff for their work.
City Engineer Griffin: Reported that the new water tower has started filling.
Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk