HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-18-25CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers, Nick Dragisich, Matt Him and Nick
Kragness. ABSENT: Councilmember Jeff Holtz
Staff present: Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, Finance Director
Hadler, Finance Coordinator Kraemer, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley and City
Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 7, "Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Easton Village 5�h Addition"
was moved to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA ASAMENDED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 8, 2025 SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
None
PRESENTATIONS
Lake Elmo Jaycees President Stacy Myers and Charitable Gambling Manager Emily Carlson
presented the city with a donation of $12,000.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payments and Disbursements
3. Approve Lease for Farm Land with David See Farms
4. Approve TMobile Temp Tower 3303 Langly
5. Approve Pay Request No. 1 for Well No. 2 PFAS WTP
6. Approve Security Release for Easton Village 41h Addition
7. Aocept hnpr,.<.emei#s and Approve Scouf4 , ne etie., for Easton Nrnaa_ 5a'-Additien
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8. Accept Donation from Lake Elmo Jaycees —Resolution 2025-028
9. Approve Washington County Tree Stewards Program
10. Approve Lake Elmo Elementary Development Agreement — Resolution 2025-031
11. Authorize Administrative Services Coordinator Job Posting
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 12: Accept Feasibility Report and Call for Improvement Hearing-, Approve Plans and
Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 2025 Street and Utility
Improvements
City Engineer Stanley reviewed information from the feasibility report and discussed proposed
assessment amounts for each portion of the project.
John Burban, 9612 571" Street N., stated opposition to the project due to the replacement of the
road in 2011 and noted that his neighbors are all opposed as well.
Brad Bergie, 9481 57th Street N., stated opposition to the project stating that the street has not
exceeded its useful life.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-030, RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT, CALLING
HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
AND .ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 2025 STREET AND
UTILITYIMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 13: Letter of Intent for 3M Priority 2 Funding (Trail Project)
Community Development Director Stopa requested Council input on staff preparing a letter of
intent to apply for 3M Priority 2 grant funding for a multi -use path connecting Sunfish Lake Park
to the future regional trail.
Tony Manzara, 5050 Kirkwood Ave. N., commented on the conservation legacy program and the
DNR and potential funding from that source as well.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO SUPPORT A
LETTER OF INTENT SUBMISSION BY STAFF FOR THE 3M PRIORITY 2 GRANT
FUNDS FORA MULTI -USE PATH CONNECTING THE FUTURE CENTRAL GREENWAY
REGIONAL TRAIL TO SUNFISH LAKE PARK. Motion passed 4 — 0.
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ITEM 14: Approve Old Fire Station and Public Works Buildine RFP
Community Development Director Stopa reported that the EDA has prioritized redevelopment of
the old fire station and adjacent public works building site in the Old Village and requested
authorization to issue an RFP for the sale of the property.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION OF THE FORMER FIRE STATIONAND
PARKS BUILDING. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 15: Approve Utility Rates and Fee Changes for 2025
Finance Director Hadler reviewed information presented at the March 11, 2025 City Council
Workshop and presented proposed utility rate changes for 2025.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 2025-09 ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY OF LAKE ELMO FEE SCHEDULE.
Motion passed 4 — 0.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2025-09 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2025-09 BY
TITLE AND SUMMARY. Motion passed 4— 0.
ITEM 7: Accept Improvements and Easton5th
City Engineer Stanley noted a change in the warranty period for improvements that was updated
after the meeting packet was prepared.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO ACCEPT THE
IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVE THE SECURITYREDUCTIONAS DETAILED IN THE
ATTACHED WORKSHEET FOR EASTON VILLAGE 51HADDITION, CONTINGENT ON
THE DEVELOPER BEING CURRENT WITH ALL PAYMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Motion passed 4 — 0.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Thanked Public Works crews for removing the Brookfield sign.
Community Development Director Stopa: Reported on zoning preemption currently proposed
at the state legislature.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
JutJ ns n, fy Clerk
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