HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-24 workshopCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Nick Dragisich, Matt Him
and Jeff Holtz.
Staff present: Interim Administrator Schroeder, Administrative Services Director Goers, Finance
Director Hadler, Fire Chief Kalis, Public Works Director Powers, Community Development
Director Stolpa, Assistant Fire Chief Svoboda and City Clerk Johnson.
Crosswalk Policy
Public Works Director Powers discussed requests received from the public for additional
crosswalks and reviewed the current policy for city staff painting crosswalks. Discussion was
held regarding concerns and factors that warrant the need for crosswalks in certain locations.
Crosswalk policies in place in other cities were reviewed and discussed with direction to staff to
gather additional information and draft a policy modeled after Blaine's crosswalk policy.
Old Village Master Plan
Community Development Director Stopa reviewed the moratorium in place in the Old Village
and options proposed by planning consultant firm Bolton & Menk for further study of the area
and an update to the Lake Elmo Village Area Master Plan. Discussion was held and staff
received feedback to start option I of the plan now and budget for option 2 in the future.
Public Safety Aid Allocation
Fire Chief Kalis reviewed Public Safety Aid funds received by the city in December 2023 and
outlined the allowed uses of the funds.
Items for Future Workshop Agenda
MPCA Update on PFAS in Lake Elmo, Open Space PUD Ordinance Review and Community
Room Policy Discussion are planned for future workshop agendas.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
Julie J son, C-roWrk