HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2026
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, Jeff
Holtz and Nick Kragness.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley and
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO MOVE ITEM 5, "APPROVE
LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND COST ADJUSTMENT TO THE REGULAR AGENDA.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Amira Lake Elmo
3. Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Northstar 2nd Addition
4. Approve Release of Warranty Security for Launch Crossroads
6. Approve Rescheduling of February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
7. Approve Public Works Director Hiring
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 20, 2025
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1: Approve Plans and Specs and Authorize Advertisement for CSAH 14 Watermain
Improvements
City Engineer Stanley reviewed the scope of the project and need to replace a portion of watermain
along Stillwater Boulevard (CSAH 14). Engineer Stanley also noted that the estimated total
project cost of $940,000 exceeds the CIP estimate of $850,000.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND
ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CSAH 14 WATERMAIN
IMPROVEMENTS, FROMCSAH17(NORTHLEG)TOLAYTONAVENUE. Motionpassed
5-0.
ITEM 2: Approve Lions Park Playground Cost Adjustment
Mayor Cadenhead reviewed the background of the project, noting the proposed cost increase
Councilmember Hirn, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND SET NOT TO
EXCEED $327,000 WITH THE PREFERENCE OF THE COUNCIL TO REDUCE THE
COST BYHAVINGPUBLIC WORKS INSTALL OR SUPERVISE THE INSTALLATION OF
THE WOOD CHIPS. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Discussion was held regarding options for the city to coordinate installation of safety chips
utilizing city staff and/or volunteers to lower the project cost.
ITEM 3: 0 Quarter Goals Update
City Administrator Miller reviewed the status of the goals on the 2025 Goals Chart
Mayor Cadenhead: Reported on a meeting with Representative Wayne Johnson,
Councilmember Holtz and city staff.
Councilmember Dragisich: Requested a report on unaccounted for water as a percentage and
the amount of lost revenue.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Recognized Finance staff for implementing new accounting
software and all staff for training to learn to use the new accounting software.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 20, 2025
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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