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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 15, 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, Administrative Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief
Kalis, Finance Director Hadler, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley and City Clerk
Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 14, “100 Year Anniversary” as added to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JULY 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Paul Boltman, 8243 Deer Pond Ct., commented on the noise problem from the pickleball courts
at Pebble Park, noting health impacts and reduced property values for those living close to the
park.
PRESENTATIONS
Mike Huntley, Youth Service Bureau, presented information on services provided to youth in the
St. Croix Valley and in Lake Elmo. Mr. Huntley reviewed funding sources and requested approval
from the Council for 2026 funding from the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payments and Disbursements
3. Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements
4. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Union Park West
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5. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Public Improvements for Easton Village 5th
Addition
6. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reductions for the Dairy Queen (9923
Hudson Blvd.) Project
7. Approve Pay Request No. 5 for the Well NO. 2 PFAS WTP Project
8. Approve POC Firefighter Hiring
9. Approve Youth Service Bureau 2026 Contract
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 10: 2025 Bond Sale
Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities, presented results of the 2025A bond sale held earlier in
the day. 7 bids were received and Mooty’s affirmed the city’s AA1 bond rating.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-054: A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $2,025,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2025A; FIXING THEIR
FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Dragisich – nay)
ITEM 11: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the I-94 Lift Station and Forcemain
Improvements
City Engineer Stanley presented the bids received for the project and noted that the bids came in
higher than the CIP estimated cost.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO A-1
EXCAVATING LLC, FOR THE BID AMOUNT OF $1,248,683.00 FOR THE I-94 LIFT STATION
FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT FOR THE
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,000
FOR THE I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 12: Quarterly Goals Update
City Administrator Miller reviewed the progress made on the city goals identified in the 2025
Goals Chart. Brief discussion was held and council members thanked staff for providing the
information.
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ITEM 13: Appoint Planning Commissioner
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPOINT DANIELLE
SARRO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 14: 100th Anniversary Celebration
Councilmember Dragisich suggested that the city sponsor fireworks in conjunction with a
celebration of the city’s 100th anniversary. Discussion was held regarding a possible budget for
fireworks and scope of the celebration. Staff was directed to gather information on availability
and cost for a fireworks show in September and use of city funds for the celebration.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Sonsalla: Noted the Court of Appeals issued a ruling on the White Bear Lake
water litigation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk