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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Jeff Holtz and Nick Kragness.
ABSENT: Councilmember Matt Him.
Staff present: City Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, City Engineer
Stanley, City Engineer Griffin, Public Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director
Hadler and City Clerk Johnson.
Hwv 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Project Updates
Washington County Design Engineer Andrew Giesen presented the project background and
need, project schedule, engagement and alternatives, funding and Keats Avenue access. Mr.
Giesen also requested an extension of allowable working hours for the project.
Discussion was held regarding working hours and council requested limiting hours on Sunday to
avoid impacting residents and the church in the project area.
Short Term Rentals Discussion
Community Development Director Stopa reviewed the short term rental ordinance currently in
place and policies in place in neighboring communities. Director Stopa requested feedback from
the Council regarding potential updates to the current ordinance.
Strategic Financial Planning Discussion
Finance Director Hadler presented basic assumptions and financial planning methods. Director
Hadler also discussed the limitations of current software and discussed priorities and objectives
of the plan. Discussion held regarding software used to create and maintain the data.
CIP — Future Projects Discussion
City Administrator Miller requested direction if Council wishes to make changes to future CIP
projects. Discussion was held regarding street projects and debt.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor