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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 1, 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 Hirn, Jeff
Holtz and Nick Kragness.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance
Director Hadler, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PRESENTATIONS
Firefighter Brian Johnson was recognized for his years of service and retirement from the Lake
Elmo Fire Department.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 3: Audit Presentation
Ryan Schmidt, Partner at Wenner Schlenner, presented the results of the 2024 audit. Mr. Schmidt
described the process used and stated that the City received an unmodified, clean opinion as in
previous years.
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ACCEPT THE 2024
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 4: I-94 Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements – Authorize Purchase of New
Pumps
City Engineer Stanley reported that it has been determined that the I-94 lift station pumps need to
be replaced in conjunction with the forecemain improvements.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF THREE NEW FLYGT PUMPS FOR THE I-94 LIFT STATION WITHIN THE
AUTHORIZED $170,000 PROJECT BUDGET. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 5: Pavement Management Plan
Jack Griffin, Municipal Senior Project Manager, presented updates to the city’s pavement
management plan prepared by GoodPointe Technology. Current pavement conditions, street
ratings, maintenance and rehabilitation were discussed.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE, DATED JULY 2025. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on the LMC conference and thanked the Fire Department for
hosting Mr. Melander with a visit from the scouts.
Councilmember Holtz: Encouraged residents to consider volunteering to help with the 4th of July
parade.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Reported on the LMC conference.
Public Works Director Powers: Reported on the status of Well 2.
Fire Chief Kalis: Reported on paid on call firefighter recruitment.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk