HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 6-17-25 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 17, 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, Community Development Director Stopa, Senior Planner
Jensen, Contract Planner Fuerst, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley, Finance Director
Hadler and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 16, “City Administrator Performance Review Summary” was added to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED.. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Paul Fitzpatrick 11066 39th Street N., thanked the city for construction of crosswalks and signage
in his area.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payments and Disbursements
3. Approve State Performance Measures – Resolution 2025-047
4. Approve Crossroads East 1st Addition Landscape Security Reduction
5. Approve Hiring of Public Works Operator
6. Approve Special Event Permit for 4th of July Parade
7. Approve CDA Grant for ULI TAP -Resolution 2025-044
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8. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for Well No. 2 PFAS WTP
9. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Well No. 2 PFAS WTP
10. Approve Pay Request No. 3 for Well No. 2 PFAS Removal Equipment
11. Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Hudson Blvd. Improvements – Segment A
12. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for the Hudson Blvd. Improvements – Segment A
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 13: Set Sale Resolution – 2025 Bond Issuance
Tammy Omdahl, Northland Public Finance, reported on the sale date and anticipated interest rate.
Ms. Omdahl recommended that the city seek a rating review as well. Discussion was held
regarding city policy related to incurring debt for street projects.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 045: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF $2,185,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2025A. Motion passed 4 – 1. (Dragisich – nay)
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 14: Approve Plans and Specs and Order Ad for Bids for I-94 Lift Station and
Forcemain Improvements
City Engineer Stanley presented the location and scope of the proposed improvements and
reviewed the project schedule.
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-046, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE I-94 LIFT STATION AND
FORCEMAIN IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 15: Inwood 8th Addition Prelminary Plat, PUD and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst presented a review of the land use analysis, design standards,
landscaping, parking requirements and conditions of approval. Discussion was held regarding
traffic, sidewalks and pedestrian access to parks in the area.
Emily Becker, M&I Homes, noted revisions made to the plan based on input from the Planning
Commission and city staff. Ms. Becker also addressed questions regarding stormwater reuse,
traffic and exterior building materials.
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Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2025-048 APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST BY M/I
HOMES FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
THEREIN. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2025-049 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUD FOR THE INWOOD
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY M/I HOMES WITH THE FINDINGS
AND CONDITIONS THEREIN. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 2025-12 ESTABLISHING PUD STANDARDS FOR THE INWOOD
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY M/I HOMES. Motion passed
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2025-050 APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION FOR ORDINANCE
2025-12. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 16: City Administrator Performance Review Summary
Councilmember Holtz read a summary of the City Administrator’s performance review.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Expressed condolences for the families of state legislators Hoffman and
Hortman. Noted that volunteers are needed for the 4th of July Kids Parade.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on the Airport Advisory Committee meeting.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Attended the Fire Department badge pinning ceremony and thanked
the department’s leadership.
Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk