HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-26 City Council Workshop MinutesCITY OF LADE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL WORI{SHOP MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Matt Him, Jeff Holtz and Nick
Kragness.
Staff present: City Administrator Miller, Senior Planner Jensen, Administrative Services Director
Doyle, Communications Coordinator Smith, City Engineer Stanley, City Engineer Griffin, Public
Works Director Powers, Fire Chief Kalis, Finance Director Hadler and City Clerk Johnson.
Broadband Franchise Discussion
Attorney Michael Bradley presented information regarding broadband franchising, noting
benefits to the city and city residents. Discussion held regarding permitting and implementation
of a franchise system.
Commissioner/Council Training
City Attorney Sonsalla conducted training on the open meeting law, data practices, gift law,
conflicts of interest, meeting procedures, social media, city code requirements, evaluating
applications, ordinance enforcement and tips for effective participation.
Planning Commission Work Plan
Senior Planner Jensen presented the 2026 draft work plan for the Planning Commission.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed ball field complex and wildlife corridors. Short
term rentals were also discussed.
Parks Commission Work Plan
Interim Public Works Director Swanepoel presented the 2026 draft work plan for the Parks
Commission. Discussion was held regarding noise issues from pickleball courts in
neighborhoods.
Draft Legislative Priorities
City Administrator Miller requested input on the draft legislative policies document. Discussion
was held regarding the order of the items on the list and crosswalks on county roads.
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Jeff Holtz, Acting Mayor