HomeMy WebLinkAbout#01 - 01-02-24 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Matt Hirn and
Jeff Holtz.
Staff present: Interim Administrator Schroeder, Administrative Services Director Goers, City
Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, City
Planner Jensen, Contract Planner Nathan and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 – 0.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Works Operator Jason Monroe was presented with an award for his five years of service
with the City.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 4 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Elizabeth Everson, 11075 34th Street N., commented on removal of no parking signs on her street
and asked for the signs that were in place prior to the Old Village project to be reinstalled stated
“resident parking only.”
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Designate Official Depositories of Funds - Resolution 2024-001
4. Designate Official Publication Newspaper of Record – Resolution 2024-002
5. Adopt Resolution Designating Data Practice Officials and Approving City’s Data
Practice Policy - Resolution 2024-003
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6. Designate Authority for EFT Payments – Resolution 2024-004
7. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Public Utility Improvements for Inwood 5th
Addition
8. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reductions for the Launch Crossroads First
Addition
9. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reductions for Union Park 2nd Addition
10. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reductions for Savona 4th Addition
11. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reductions for Legacy at Northstar 2nd, 3rd
and 4th Addition
12. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Public Improvements for Northport 1st and 2nd
Addition
13. Approve Security Reduction for Wildflower 4th Addition
14. Approve Pay Request No. 6 for Old Village Phase 7 Street and Utility Improvements
15. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Menk
16. Approve Personnel Policy Updates
17. Appoint City Attorney (Civil and Prosecution)
18. Appoint City Engineer
19. Approve Hire of Finance Coordinator
20. Approve Hire of Community Development Director
21. Approve Purchase of Public Works Wood Chipper
22. Approve Purchase of Public Works Grapple Bucket
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Beckstrom, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
ITEM 23: Appoint Acting Mayor
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBER HOLTZ AS 2024 ACTING MAYOR. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 24: Appoint Required Officials to Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPOINT MAYOR
CADENHEAD AND COUNCILMEMBER BECKSTROM TO THE FIRE RELIEF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES. Motion passed 4 – 0.
ITEM 25: Ramsey Washington Cable Commission Appointment
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBER HIRN AS A DIRECTOR TO THE RAMSEY WASHINGTON CABLE
COMMISSION. Motion passed 4 – 0.
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ITEM 26: Council School Liaison Appointment
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBER HOLTZ AS THE COUNCIL SCHOOL LIAISON. Motion passed 4 –
0.
ITEM 27: Bridgewater Village Preliminary Plat, PUD, CUP, CPA and Rezoning
Contract Planner Fuerst presented a land use analysis, site layout, and preliminary plat review.
Matt Alexander, North Shore Development, discussed the phasing plan, comprehensive plan
amendment and storm water reuse for irrigation. Discussion was held regarding the city’s DNR
water appropriation and potential impacts of new development on the water supply.
Councilmember Beckstrom expressed concern that the development is premature.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-006 APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN.
Motion passed 3 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
2024-01 APPROVING THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN.
Motion passed 3 – 1. (Beckstrom – nay)
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-007 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE
WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN.
Discussion held regarding options for the developer to request an extension to allow time for the
city to seek resolution to the water supply permit issue. Brief recess taken.
Motion rescinded.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2024-008 APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BRIDGEWATER BANK
WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2027-009 APPROVING THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2024-01.
Motion passed 4 – 0
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Matt Alexander, North Shore Development, indicated that they would agree to extend the
deadline for preliminary plat approval for 30 days, or the second City Council meeting in
February.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO POSTPONE THE
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO THE SECOND MEETING
IN FEBRUARY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE APPLICANT. Motion passed 4 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on Mahtomedi School meetings and facility review plan.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Schroeder: Reported on work on the DNR water appropriation permit and
recommended a closed session to discuss water supply litigation, reported on meetings with the
school district and noted there would be a special meeting preceding the workshop on January 9th
to interview an additional candidate for the City Council vacancy.
Administrative Services Director Goers: Reported on start dates for hires.
City Clerk Johnson: Provided reminders of the upcoming election and polling location
changes.
City Attorney Sonsalla:
City Engineer Griffin: Noted upcoming open house at Washington County for the proposed
upgrades to the TH36/Lake Elmo Avenue interchange.
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk