HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-2-25CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7.- 00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers, Nick Dragisich, Matt Him, Jeff
Holtz and Nick Kxagness.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, Administrative Services Coordinator Doyle, Finance Director
Radler, Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel, Public Works Director Powers, Assistant
City Engineer Isakson, City Attorney Sonsalla and City Clerk Johnson.
Item 9, "Approve Lions Park Playground Replacement" was moved to the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 —0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
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CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Public Improvements at Northstar 3rd
Addition
3. Approve Well 2 PFAS WTP Pay Request
4. Approve Well 2 PFAS WTP Change Order
5. Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2025 Seal Coat Project
6. Accept Quotes and Award Contract for the 2025 Striping Project
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7. Approve Water Meter Purchase
8. Approve Public Works Shop Floor Refinishing
9. Approve Lions Par4 Play—oun Replaeemefl.'.
10. Approve Financial Analyst & Utility Billing Clerk Job Description
11. Approve Financial Analyst & Utility Billing Clerk Wage Increase
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM 1: Public Works Operational Assessment
City Administrator Miller provided a brief review of the process involved in preparing the Public
Works Operational Assessment. Brian Kirsch, Raftelis, presented the report findings, noting
staffing and service levels in Lake Elmo and neighboring cities. Kirsch provided
recommendations for increased staffing and coverage of overtime and weekend rounds.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved to accept the Public Works
Operational Assessment conducted by Raftelis. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 2: Pieldeball Noise
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed noise complaints received from neighbors
of the city's pickleball courts and requested Council input on revising pickleball hours. Park
hours, sound mitigation and lighting were discussed.
Paul Bultman, 8243 Deer Pond Court, commented in support of changing the pickleball hours to
sunrise to sunset and commented on the adverse health effects of the constant noise.
John Howley, 8190 Lake Jane Trail, commented on the adverse effects of the noise, lights and
dust from traffic in the parking lot.
Jennifer Watters, 4180 Irvin Circle N., stated she coordinates a pickleball group that plays
weekday mornings at Pebble Park and recommended removal of the practice board. Ms. Watters
also expressed support for reduced hours, no lights and sound deadening materials.
John Hammerly, 9429 Lake Jane Road N., commented on sound mitigation and supports hours
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Laurie Hammerly, 9429 Lake Jane Road N., requested installation of one wall of sound barriers
to start.
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Josh Godbout, 8100 Lake Jane Trail, stated noise abatement is needed and the lights shine into
his house.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO IMPLEMENT AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE RED UCTION IN PICIKLEBALL HO URS TO 8 AM — 7 PM,
DISCONTINUE USE OF THE LIGHTS AT THE COURTS, REMOVE THE PRACTICE
WALL, AND DIRECT STAFF TO DETERMINE MATERIALS TO BE USED AT PEBBLE
PARK TO INCLUDE VEGETATION AND SOUND DEADENING MA TERIAL. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 3: Lions Park Playground Replacement
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented recommendations from the Parks
Commission for replacement of the playground equipment at Lion's Park, noting that the
Commission was unanimously in favor of option 4.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO PURCHASE AND
INSTALL A NEW PLAYGROUND SET AS PROPOSED BY CITY STAFF AT LIONS PARK
WITH EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $317, 000.
Discussion was held regarding park consolidation and park amenities in general.
Mayor Cadenhead, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO TABLE FOR
DISCUSSION WITH THE PARKS COMMISSION. Motion passed 5 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on the centennial celebration plans.
Councilmember Boltz: Reported on the Airport commission.
Councilmember Dragisich: Reported on his discussions with staff regarding the stormwater
Utility.
Public Works Director Powers: Reported on Reid Park upgrades and booster station issues.
Assistant Engineer Isakson: Reported on preconstruction meetings and water tower demolition
planning.
Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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