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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 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: Administrator Miller, Administrative Services Director Goers, City Attorney
Sonsalla, Assistant City Engineer Isakson, Community Development Director Stolpa, City Planner
Monterusso and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 8, “Approve Contract with Youth Service Bureau” was removed from the agenda.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14, 2024 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND AUGUST 20,
2024 MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
Michael Huntley, Youth Service Bureau, presented information on the services provided to youth
and their families in the area.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Approve Off Sale Liquor License for Lakewood Tavern
4. Approve Valley Branch Watershed District Reappointment
5. Accept Improvements and Approve Pay Request #7 (FINAL) for the 2023 Street
Improvements
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6. Call for Final Assessment Hearing for the 15th Street North Improvements – Resolution
2024-095
7. Call for Final Assessment Hearing for Hudson Blvd Improvements Segment A –
Resolution 2024-096
8. Approve Contract with Youth Service Bureau
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 9: Open Space Planned Unit Development Zoning Text Amendment
Community Development Director Stolpa reviewed updated proposed text amendments based on
comments from prior City Council workshops for a general cleanup of the ordinance and new
standards for consideration.
Joan Ziertman, 5761 Keats Avenue, commented on buffers and stated opposition to discussing
changes outside of the comprehensive plan.
John Burban, 9612 57th Street, stated opposition to a drastic increase in density.
Mel Eder, 4890 Keats Avenue, stated that code changes aren’t needed.
Tony Manzara, 5050 Kirkwood Avenue North, expressed opposition to changes before the next
comp plan.
George Crocker, 5093 Keats Avenue, stated opposition to the proposed changes.
Jane Chars, PO Box 769, Stillwater, asked the Council to think of residents over developers and
deny the proposed changes.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO TABLE FOR
FORMAL FEEDACK FROM MET COUNCIL. Motion passed 3 - 2. (Beckstrom, Hirn – nay)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the upcoming Lake Elmo Airport Open House on September
14th, 12 – 4 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Thanked public safety and public works staff for their work
during the recent storms.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk