HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 05-21-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 21, 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, Finance Director Hadler, Fire Chief Kalis, Community
Development Director Stopa and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Administrator Schroeder noted that Item 10, “Approve MPCA Grant Agreement for South Area
Production Wells” should be removed from the Consent Agenda as the information was not
available for review.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ITEM 10 REMOVED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Approve Planning Commission Regular Meeting Time Change, Ordinance 2024- 11;
Resolution 2024-062
4. Approve Inwood 7th Addition Final Plat Extension; Resolution 2024-063
5. Approve Birth and Haven Zoning Text Amendment Denial Resolution; Resolution 2024-
055
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6. Approve Cross Country Ski Trail Grooming Grant – Resolution 2024-064
7. Approve MPCA-3M Administration Grant Agreement
8. Approve MPCA Grant Agreement Amendment for Well #2 PFAS Treatment
9. Approve Resolution Requesting a Variance from Standard for State Aid Operations for
the 15th Street North Improvements – Resolution 2024-069
10. Approve MPCA Grant Agreement Amendment for South Area Production Wells
11. Approve Budget Calendar
12. Approve Surface Water Fee Appeal 8603 Cherrywood Trail N
13. Approve Surface Water Fee Appeal 5770 Hytrail Ave N
14. Approve Special Assessment Abatements
15. Approve SCBA Fill Station and Compressor Purchase
16. Approve Cable Caster Agreements
17. Approve City Planner Promotion and Approve Planning Assistant Job Description and
Authorize Posting
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 18: Accept ISD 834 Utility Petition and Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the request from the Stillwater Area Public School District for
connection to city water and sewer at the Oak Land Middle School.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065, DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION, AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR CONNECTION TO
PUBLIC WATER AND SANITARY SEWER FOR THE OAK-LAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, TO
BE COMPLETED JOINTLY BY FOCUS ENGINEERING, INC. AND BOLTON AND
MENK, INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $21,000. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 19: At Home Apartments Final Plat and PUD
Contract Planner Fuerst reviewed the request for final plat and PUD approval for At Home
Apartments to be located off 39th Street at Wildflower Lane. Planner Fuerst noted that the final
plat has not changed since initial approval and he reviewed parkland dedication.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2024-066 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND PUD, REQUESTED BY
AT HOME APARTMENTS, LLC FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BASED ON THE
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED THEREIN.
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Councilmember Beckstrom stated that she can’t support development in the city before the water
supply issues are resolved.
Motion passed 4 – 1. (Beckstrom – Nay)
ITEM 20: Bridgewater Village Final Plat
Contract Planner Fuerst presented the request for final plant and zoning text amendment
requests, noting the development proposed for the site, and the request to reduce the number of
parking stalls required by city code. Matt Alexander spoke on behalf of the developer,
explaining that parking needs for financial institutions have changed over the years and therefore
the applicant is requesting a zoning text amendment to allow for parking that is in line with
neighboring communities.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-067 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT, REQUESTED BY BRIDGEWATER
BANCSHARES, INC., FOR BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF
FACT AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED THEREIN. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 2024-12 APPROVING THE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REQUESTED BY BRIDGEWATER
BANCSHARES, INC. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2024-068 APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICAITON OF ORDINANCE
2027-12. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Beckstrom: Congratulated Planning Assistant Ashley Monterusso for her
promotion to Planner.
Councilmember Dragisich: Thanked engineering and finance staff for helping with questions.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the 3M Settlement Priority 1 Group meeting.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Schroeder: Noted this is his last meeting as Interim Administrator.
Administrative Services Director Goers: Announced summer office hour will be starting after
Memorial Day.
Planner Fuerst: Noted that the Old Village survey will be available for residents soon.
Fire Chief Kalis: Announced Paid on Call Firefighter recruitment will be starting in June.
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Finance Director Hadler: Encouraged residents to sign up on the new utility billing payment
portal.
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk