HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-25 Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Him and Jeff
Holtz. ABSENT: Councilmember Nick Kragness.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, Community Development Director Stopa, City Engineer
Stanley, City Attorney Sonsalla and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Agenda item 3, "Approve SVF Plan Benefit Level Increase" was removed from the
agenda.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 4 — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Accept Donated Funds from Equity Lifestyle Properties and Cimarron Park
3. Accepting Donated Funds from The Fields at New Perspective
4. Approve Lake Demontreville & Olson Lake Association Grant Request
5. Approve Lake Jane Association Grant Request
6. Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the 2025 Striping Project
7. Approve Pay Request No. 1 for the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project
8. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for the 2025 Crack Seal Project
9. Approve Pay Request No. 2 for the I-94 Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements
10. Approve Pay Request No. 3 for the Reid Park Parking Lot Improvements
11. Approve Pay Request No. 3 for the Stillwater Area School Parking Lot Improvements
12. Approve Pay Request No. 5 for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements
13. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Legacy at Northstar 4th Addition
14. Approval to Hire Administrative Assistant PW/Fire
15. Approval to Hire Building Inspector
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16. Approval to Hire Building Inspector
17. Approve 2026 Pay Scale
18. Approve 2026 POC Pay Rates
19. Approve East Metro Training Facility Amended JPA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1: TAP Presentation
Co-chairs John Slack, Urban Land Institute and Mark Hogue, North Oaks Development,
presented findings of a Technical Assistance Panel comprised of expert panelists to provide input
and direction for the city -owned 180 acres located at 34th St N and Ideal Avenue.
Discussion was held concerning extension of utilities to the site and potential use of the railroad
tracks as an asset to the site. Types of commercial development and housing were also
discussed. Further discussion will be held at a future City Council Workshop.
ITEM 2: Authorize Engineering Services for 2026 Crosswalk Layouts
City Engineer Stanley reviewed areas recommended for marked crosswalks in three areas of the
city. Discussion held regarding data gathering in the spring for pedestrian activity in the areas
identified.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO AUTHORIZE
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2026 CROSSWALK
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $22,832, FOR THE
INTERSECTIONS OF 51H STREET AND IVWOOD CIRCLE, 51H STREET AND JULIA
AVENUE, AND VILLAGE PARKWAYAND LOWER 31ST STREET.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Hirn, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARYMOTION TO ADD THAT THE WORK WILL NOT BE DONE UNTIL MAY 2026.
Motion passed 4 — 0.
Primary motion passed 4 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Attended ParT Barn grand opening.
Councilmember Holtz: Reported School District 834 is holding a closed session to discuss sale
of the old Lake Elmo Elementary School site.
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Councilmember Hirn: Attended Cable Commission meeting and noted more information will
be coming from the commission regarding franchise agreements.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Reported on new hires and recruitment efforts.
Meeting adjourned at 8 :15 p.m.
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