HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-24CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 79 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 Him and Jeff Holtz. Councilmember Beckstrom participated via remote technology.
Staff present: Interim Administrator Schroeder, Administrative Services Director Goers, City
Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance
Director Hadler, Community Development Director Stopa, City Planner Jensen, Contract Planner
Fuers and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO MOVE ITEMS 6 AND 10
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA TO THE REGULAR AGENDA. Roll call vote taken.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Interim Administrator Schroeder noted that the application for Kramer Lake has been withdrawn
by the applicant.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO RECONSIDER THE
PREVIOUS MOTION. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO AMEND THE
AGENDA TO MOVE ITEMS 6AND 10 TO THE REGULAR AGENDA AND REMOVE ITEM
21, "KRAMER LAKE OVERLOOK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT' : Roll call
vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6, 2024 WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL MEETINGS AND THE
APRIL 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Reverend Paul Fitzpatrick, 11066 39th Street, commented on crosswalk safety.
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Colleen Swedberg, 6165 Upper 44th St., Oakdale, provided a reminder of the upcoming Landscape
Revival plant sale at Rockpoint Church on June 1 St
PRESENTATIONS
The Council recognized Public Works Operator Jim Sachs for his 19 years of service and
retirement.
St. John's Masonic Lodge and the Lake Elmo Rotary presented fire suppression equipment
donation to the Lake Elmo Fire Department.
Newly hired City Administrator Nicole Miller introduced herself to the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Approve Pay Request No. 15 for Water Tower No. 3
4. Approve Royal Golf 6th Addition Development Agreement; Resolution 2024-048
5. Approve Facility Use Agreement with Focus Engineering
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7. Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 30th St. North Gap Segment Improvements —
Resolution 2024-050
8. Approve Demontreville Park Playground Upgrades
9. Accept Donation of Fire Suppression Equipment from Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John's
Masonic Lodge — Resolution 2024-047
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11. Approve Interim Administrator Contract Extension
12. Approve Reimbursement Resolution — Resolution 2024-056
13. Approve Cable Caster Pay Rate
14. Approve Updated Annual Leave Policy
15. Approve ARPA Resolution — Resolution 2024-057
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 16: Approve Resolution of Municipal Support for the TH36 and Lake Elmo Avenue
Interchange Proiect
Andrew Giesen, Washington County Public Works, reviewed the proposed revised layout for the
Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue interchange project and discussed the next steps in the process.
Discussion was held concerning loss of right of way.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTIONNO. 2024-051 APPROVING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT FOR THE TR UNK
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HIGHWAY 36 AND CO UNTY HIGHWA Y 17 (LAKE ELMO A VENUE) INTERCHANGE
PROJECT. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 17: 2024 Bonding
Tammy Omdahl, Northland Public Finance, presented the finance plan, noting the estimated
interest rate of 3.65% with a sale date of June 1st and recommended the city request a rating.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION NO.2024-061: A RESOL UTION PRO VIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF $5,230,000 GENERAL OBLIGATIONIMPROVEMENTAND
WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024A. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITHNORTHLAND SECURITIES INC. Roll
call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 18: Birth and Haven Zoning Text Amendment and Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
City Planner Jensen presented the requests for a zoning text amendment and comprehensive plan
amendment to allow for construction of a birth and postpartum care. center on a 60 acre parcel
located at 5193 Keats Avenue. Applicant Melvin Ashford discussed the operation of a birth
center.
Joan Ziertman, 5761 Keats Ave. N., spoke against the birth center use and noted conflicts in the
comp plan with allowed uses in rural areas.
John Ames, 9799 51 st St. N., commented on the lack of a shoulder on Keats Avenue and voiced
concerns over safety with added commercial traffic.
Joyce Kelch, 4855 Keats Ave. N., presented petitions from neighbors against the birth center.
Karen Schubert, 5222 Keats Ave. N., stated opposition to commercial development on the
property.
William Vogel, 5055 Keats Ave. N., spoke in opposition of the application.
George Crocker, 5093 Keats Ave. N., stated opposition to the proposal.
Jame Chars, 10323 47th St. N., spoke against the proposal.
Robert Gear, 5275 Keats Ave. N., stated he is opposed to the proposal due to safety concerns
regarding traffic on Keats Avenue.
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Katie McGlynn, 5240 Keats Ave. N., expressed concerns about the proximity of the birth center
and access to a hospital.
Claudia Stannard, 5230 Keats Ave. N., stated she is opposed to the request due to safety
concerns on Keats Avenue and safety of mothers and babies.
Mark Stannard, 5230 Keats Ave. N., stated he is opposed to the request due to concerns for the
safety of mothers and babies.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE FINDINGS OF FACT FOR DENIAL OF THE REQUEST FOR A ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Discussion was held with councilmembers expressing concern that the requested use is not a
goof fit for the area.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2 024- 054 APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE
PROPERTYFROMAGRICULTURAL PRESERVE (AG) TO RURAL AREA
DEVELOPMENT (RAD) WITH CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Roll
call vote taken. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 4- 1. (Beckstrom — nay)
ITEM 19: Public Improvement Hearing: Order the Improvements, and Accept Bids and
Award Contract for the 151 Street North Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented the project schedule, scope of improvements, project costs and
unit assessments. Findings and recommendations were also reviewed.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Tom Armstrong, 8280 15th St. N., spoke on behalf of his parents stating they are not opposed to
the project and noted that the storage facility on their property is not in ag preserve.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOL UTION NO. 2 024- 052, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT, ACCEPTING BIDS
AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. FOR THE BID
AMOUNT OF $381,004.40 FOR THE I5THSTREETNORTHIMPROVEMENTS. Roll call
vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITYADMINISTRA TOR TO ENTER INTO A MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT WITH
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BRA UN INTER TEC IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5, 906 FOR THE 15TH
STREET NORTH IMPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 20: Chavez Property Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Plan
Amendment
City Planner Jensen provided background on the property and reviewed the current request.
Applicant Joe Chavez commented on the request, noting they are seeking to rezone this parcel to
build a home on it.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
2024-10 APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANAMENDMENT FOR PID
14. 029.21.24.0004 FROMRVRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT TO VILLAGE LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND AMEND THE MUSA BOUNDARYBASED ON THE FINDINGS
AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFFREPORT. Roll call vote
taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT
RESOL UTION 2 024- 058 APPROVING THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR PID
14.029.21.24.0004 FROMRURAL RESIDENTLAL TO VILLAGE LOWDENSITY
RESIDENTIAL BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ADOPT
SUMMARY OFPUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2024-10 WITHAPPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION 2024-059. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5- 0.
ITEM 22: Accept Feasibility Report and Call for Improvement Hearing, and Approve
Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the Hudson Blvd Segment
A Improvements
City Engineer Griffin presented the location map, proposed improvements, costs and proposed
assessments, findings and recommendations.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTIONNO. 2024-053, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITYREPORT, CALLING
HEARING ON IMPR 0 VEMENT, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
AND ORDERING THE AD PER TISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE HUDSON
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS SEGMENT A, FROM INWOOD A VENUE (CSAH 13)
TO 1,400 FEET EAST OF JADE TRAIL. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 6: Zoning Text Amendments
Contract Planner Fuerst provided an overview of the proposed changes. Discussion was held
regarding parcel sizes and allowed uses.
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Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
2 024- 08 APPROVING THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED BY
STAFF.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO AMEND THE
PREVIOUS MOTION TO REVISE THE MAXIMUMPARCEL SIZE TO 20 ACRES. Roll
call vote taken. Motion passed 4 —1. (Holtz — nay)
Roll call vote taken. Primary motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOUTION 2024-049 APPROVING SUMAIAR Y PUBLICA TION OF ORDINANCE 2024-
08. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 10: Purchase of Vac Truck
Mayor Cadenhead noted that the proposed purchase is a considerable increase in price from the
budgeted amount. Public Works Director Powers explained that over the past 6 months he has
been unable to locate a used unit that would meet the city's needs and is therefore recommending
purchase of a demo unit.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF DEMO VAC/JET COMBO UNIT FROM FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL &
EQUIPMENT FOR ANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $560,000, AND AMEND WATER,
SEWER AND STORMWA TER BUDGETS ACCORDINGLY FOR THE ADDITIONAL
$260,000 OFEXPENSE. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO DISPOSE OF THE
2006 DITCHWITCH VAC TRAILER VIA AUCTION. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed 5
—0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on White House environmental official's visit to Lake Elmo and
Oakdale to discuss PFAS contamination.
Councilmember Dragisich: Noted that he put together some thoughts on bonding and the city's
debt for the council to consider.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on White House official visit to Oakdale and Lake Elmo to
discuss PFAS contamination.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Administrator Schroeder: Reported on switch to a .gov domain for the city's website and
emails. Noted that MPCA staff and AMCON staff will attend the May 14, 2024 City Council
Workshop to discuss PFAS contamination.
Finance Director Hadler: Provided a reminder of the city's new payment portal for utility bills.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Reported the administrative law judge opinion in the White Bear Lake
case is expected in the next few days.
Public Works Director Powers: Provided updates on the new dog park, stating the public
works department has received many positive comments on the park.
Meeting adjourned at 10:33 pm.
ATTEST:
Ju e J nson, ity tierk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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