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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
JULY 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Matt Hirn, Jeff Holtz and Nick
Kragness.
Staff present: City Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, City Engineer
Stanley, City Engineer Griffin, Contract Planner Fuerst, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief
Kalis, Finance Director Hadler and City Clerk Johnson.
CIP Discussion
Finance Director Hadler presented an overview of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan. Fire
Chief Kalis discussed the adjusted timeline for purchase of a ladder truck. Public Works projects
and purchases were discussed. City Engineer Griffin discussed street project needs. Street light
utility was discussed and staff was instructed to bring the topic back for future discussion.
Finance Director Hadler discussed funding and debt.
Future MUSA Expansion Discussion
Contract Planner Fuerst presented an overview of the current MUSA area and asked for Council
feedback on potential areas that could be added to the MUSA. Discussion was held concerning
sewer capacity, land use and areas of concern. Councilmembers indicated that they would like
community engagement on this issue in various forms to gather public input.
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Jeff Holtz, Acting Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk