HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-24CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers I{atrina Beckstrom, Nick Dragisich,
Matt Him 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, City Planner Jensen and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Adopt Arbor Day Proclamation
4. Approve AMI Antenna Installation
5. Approve Sunfish Lake Park Stargazing Event
6. Approve Tablyn Park Parking Lot Expansion
7. Approve Revision to Sally Manzara Nature Center Agreement — Resolution 2024-037
8. Accept Improvements and Approve Pay Request No. 12 (FINAL) for the Parkview-
Cardinal Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements
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9. Approve Pay Request No. 7 for Old Village Phase 7 Street and Utility Improvements
10. Approve 2024 Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County
11. Approve Change to .gov Website Domain
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 12: Accept Bids and Award Contract for CSAH 14 Trunk Watermain Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented the proposed improvements and bids received for the project.
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, MOVED TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION NO. 2024-040, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO A-
1 EXCAVATING LLC FOR THE BASE BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,459,786.00 FOR
THE STILL WATER BOULEVARD (CSAH 14) TRUNK WA TERMAIN IMPRO VEMENTS.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO AUTHORIZE A
MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT WITH BRA UN INTER TECINTHE NOT- TO -
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,400 AND A CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
SEH IN THE AMO UNT OF $197,800 FOR THE STILL WATER BOULEVARD (CSAH 14)
TRUNK WATERMAINIMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 13: Royal Golf 61' Addition Final Plat
City Planner Jensen reviewed the request for final plat for the Royal Golf 6th Addition, noting
that it is generally consistent with the preliminary plat.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION 2024-038, APPROVING THE ROYAL GOLF CL UB AT LAKE ELMO 6TH
ADDITION FINAL PLAT AND FINAL PUD PLANS BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF
FACT AND CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE STAFFREPORT. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 14: Peanut Poppy Ranch Minor Subdivision and Easement Vacation
City Planner Jensen presented the request to consolidate seven lots and divide the new parcel
into two lots. Vacation of a roadway easement on 47th Street North was also included in the
proposal. Planner Jensen noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval and there
were no public comments at the public hearing. Brief discussion was held regarding the Ag
Preserve documents and the applicant's attorney indicated that new documents would be filed
with the Met Council.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2024 XX APPROVING THE PEANUT POPPY'S RANCH MINOR
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SUBDIVISIONAND EASEMENT VA CA TIONREQUESTBASED ON THE FINDINGS OF
FACT AND CONDITIONS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 15: Pebble Park Playground Replacement
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented plans for replacement of the playset at
Pebble Park.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, MOVED TO PURCHASE
AND INSTALL A NEW PLAYGROUND SET AT PEBBLE PARKAND TO RECOMMEND
OPTION 3 NOT TO EXCEED $121,000. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 16: Resolution Supporting Retention of City Zoning Authority
Community Development Director Stopa reviewed current proposed legislation in the state
legislature that would promote multifamily housing and limit the ability of cities to make their
own decisions about local zoning and land use.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2024-041 SUPPORTING RETENTION OF CITY ZONING A UTHORITY.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 17: City Administrator Search
Interim Administrator Schroeder and Shawn Murphy, Public Administration Associates, stated
that the next step in the City Administrator search is to select finalists for interviews.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Voltz, moved TO ADVANCE
CANDIDATES 1, 2 AND 5 TO BE FINALISTS FOR THE LAKE ELMO CITY
ADMINISTRATOR POSITION.
Mayor Cadenhead offered a friendly amendment to the motion to REPLACE CANIDATES 2
AND 5 WITH CANDIDATES 4 AND 6. Amendment accepted, motion passed 5 — 0.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved IF ONE OF THE THREE
SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHDRAWS, ANADDITIONAL CANDIDATE WILL BE
OFFERED ANINTERVIEW. Motion passed 5-0.
Councilmember Beckstrom, seconded by Mayor Cadenehead, moved TO PROVIDE ONE
QUESTION FOR THE CANDIDATES TO ANSWER ON THE WRITING ASSESSMENT.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
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STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Schroeder: Reported on upcoming training.
Fire Chief Kalis: Noted Severe Weather Awareness Week is next week.
Finance Director Hadler: Reminded the public of the new utility bill payment website.
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel: Announced the Arbor Day tree giveaway on
April 271h at Public Works.
Public Works Director Powers: Noted that the new water tower is on line, ash tree removal is
underway and the Public Works department will be hosting 2"d grade classes from Lake Elmo
Elementary later in the month.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
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