HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-26 City Council Meeting PacketCity Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.
City of Lake Elmo | 3880 Laverne Avenue North
AGENDA
Call To Order/Pledge Of Allegiance
Approval Of Agenda
Public Comments/Inquiries
Approval Of Minutes
2 -4 -26 City Council Meeting Minutes
02 -04 -26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
Consent Agenda
Approve Payments And Disbursements
PAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS MEMO.PDF
PAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.PDF
Approve Building Permit Fee Reduction For The St. Jude Dream Home 3767
Knightsbridge Ln. N.
COUNCIL MEMO - FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -011 FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDF
ADDITIONAL DOCS - 3767 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN N 2026 -00027 INVOICE.PDF
Approve Zoning Text Amendment - Public Hearing Notice Distances
COUNCIL MEMO - PHN DISTANCE TEXT AMENDMENT.PDF
ORDINANCE 2026 -01 PHN DISTANCES.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -009 - SUMMARY PUB OF PHN DISTANCE.PDF
Approve Zoning Text Amendment - Housekeeping Items
COUNCIL MEMO - HOUSEKEEPING TEXT AMENDMENTS 2026.PDF
ORDINANCE 2026 -02 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -010 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDF
Approve Hiring Of FT Firefighter
COUNCIL MEMO -HIRING OF FT FIREFIGHTER.PDF
Regular Agenda
2026 Street And Utility Improvements - Accept Bids And Award Contract
City Engineer Nate Stanley presenting
COUNCIL MEMO -2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
RESOLUTION2026 -013 - 2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS - 2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMP.PDF
PRESENTATION -2026 STREET_UTILITY_AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
Registered Land Survey #132 - 3481 Laverne Ave
City Planner Ashley Monterusso presenting
COUNCIL MEMO - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION -3481 LAVERNE.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -012 APPROVING RLS NO. 132.PDF
PRESENTATION - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION PDF.PDF
Highpointe Crossing - Revised Concept Plan
Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst Presenting
COUNCIL MEMO - HIGHPOINTE CROSSING CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW AND
DISCUSSION.PDF
PRESENTATION - HIGHPOINTE CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW 2.17.26.PDF
Public Hearing Notice Process Enhancements
COUNCIL MEMO -PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES ENHANCEMENTS.PDF
Council Reports
Staff Reports
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjourn
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City Council MeetingTuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.City of Lake Elmo | 3880 Laverne Avenue NorthAGENDACall To Order/Pledge Of AllegianceApproval Of AgendaPublic Comments/InquiriesApproval Of Minutes2-4 -26 City Council Meeting Minutes02-04 -26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDFConsent AgendaApprove Payments And DisbursementsPAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS MEMO.PDFPAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.PDFApprove Building Permit Fee Reduction For The St. Jude Dream Home 3767 Knightsbridge Ln. N.COUNCIL MEMO - FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDFRESOLUTION 2026 -011 FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDFADDITIONAL DOCS - 3767 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN N 2026 -00027 INVOICE.PDFApprove Zoning Text Amendment - Public Hearing Notice Distances
COUNCIL MEMO - PHN DISTANCE TEXT AMENDMENT.PDF
ORDINANCE 2026 -01 PHN DISTANCES.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -009 - SUMMARY PUB OF PHN DISTANCE.PDF
Approve Zoning Text Amendment - Housekeeping Items
COUNCIL MEMO - HOUSEKEEPING TEXT AMENDMENTS 2026.PDF
ORDINANCE 2026 -02 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -010 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDF
Approve Hiring Of FT Firefighter
COUNCIL MEMO -HIRING OF FT FIREFIGHTER.PDF
Regular Agenda
2026 Street And Utility Improvements - Accept Bids And Award Contract
City Engineer Nate Stanley presenting
COUNCIL MEMO -2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
RESOLUTION2026 -013 - 2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS - 2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMP.PDF
PRESENTATION -2026 STREET_UTILITY_AWARD CONTRACT.PDF
Registered Land Survey #132 - 3481 Laverne Ave
City Planner Ashley Monterusso presenting
COUNCIL MEMO - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION -3481 LAVERNE.PDF
RESOLUTION 2026 -012 APPROVING RLS NO. 132.PDF
PRESENTATION - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION PDF.PDF
Highpointe Crossing - Revised Concept Plan
Contract Planner Nathan Fuerst Presenting
COUNCIL MEMO - HIGHPOINTE CROSSING CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW AND
DISCUSSION.PDF
PRESENTATION - HIGHPOINTE CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW 2.17.26.PDF
Public Hearing Notice Process Enhancements
COUNCIL MEMO -PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES ENHANCEMENTS.PDF
Council Reports
Staff Reports
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjourn
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City Council MeetingTuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.City of Lake Elmo | 3880 Laverne Avenue NorthAGENDACall To Order/Pledge Of AllegianceApproval Of AgendaPublic Comments/InquiriesApproval Of Minutes2-4 -26 City Council Meeting Minutes02-04 -26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDFConsent AgendaApprove Payments And DisbursementsPAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS MEMO.PDFPAYMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.PDFApprove Building Permit Fee Reduction For The St. Jude Dream Home 3767 Knightsbridge Ln. N.COUNCIL MEMO - FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDFRESOLUTION 2026 -011 FEE WAIVER ST JUDE.PDFADDITIONAL DOCS - 3767 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN N 2026 -00027 INVOICE.PDFApprove Zoning Text Amendment - Public Hearing Notice DistancesCOUNCIL MEMO - PHN DISTANCE TEXT AMENDMENT.PDFORDINANCE 2026 -01 PHN DISTANCES.PDFRESOLUTION 2026 -009 - SUMMARY PUB OF PHN DISTANCE.PDFApprove Zoning Text Amendment - Housekeeping ItemsCOUNCIL MEMO - HOUSEKEEPING TEXT AMENDMENTS 2026.PDFORDINANCE 2026 -02 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDFRESOLUTION 2026 -010 - HOUSEKEEPING.PDFApprove Hiring Of FT FirefighterCOUNCIL MEMO -HIRING OF FT FIREFIGHTER.PDFRegular Agenda2026 Street And Utility Improvements - Accept Bids And Award ContractCity Engineer Nate Stanley presentingCOUNCIL MEMO -2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDFRESOLUTION2026-013 - 2026 STREET IMP AWARD CONTRACT.PDFADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS - 2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMP.PDFPRESENTATION-2026 STREET_UTILITY_AWARD CONTRACT.PDFRegistered Land Survey #132 - 3481 Laverne AveCity Planner Ashley Monterusso presentingCOUNCIL MEMO - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION -3481 LAVERNE.PDFRESOLUTION 2026 -012 APPROVING RLS NO. 132.PDFPRESENTATION - RLS 132 MINOR SUBDIVISION PDF.PDFHighpointe Crossing - Revised Concept PlanContract Planner Nathan Fuerst PresentingCOUNCIL MEMO - HIGHPOINTE CROSSING CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.PDFPRESENTATION - HIGHPOINTE CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW 2.17.26.PDFPublic Hearing Notice Process Enhancements
COUNCIL MEMO -PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES ENHANCEMENTS.PDF
Council Reports
Staff Reports
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjourn
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Jeff Holtz and Councilmembers Nick Dragisich and Nick Kragness.
ABSENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmember Matt Hirn.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Kragness, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 3 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 3 – 0.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED.
Motion passed 3 – 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Approve Payment of Disbursements
2.Approve 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan
3.Approve 2026 Parks Commission Work Plan
4.Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Bridgewater Bank
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 3 - 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 4, 2025
Page 2 of 2
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dragisich: Requested staff gather information on potential Met Council
requirements related to a climate action plan referenced in an email received from a resident. Also
requested council hold discussion regarding a potential city event for the country’s 250th
anniversary.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: announced Local Board of Appeals meeting on April 14, 2026,
4:30 p.m.
City Engineer Stanley: Receiving bids for the 2026 street and utility project.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
______________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
_______________________________
City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
Date: February 5, 2026
Consent
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director, Mike Kuehn, Finance
AGENDA ITEM: Payments and Disbursements
REVIEWED BY: Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director
BACKGROUND INFORMATION/STAFF REPORT:
The City of Lake Elmo maintains a fiduciary responsibility to conduct normal business operations.
Below is a summary of current claims scheduled for disbursement and payment in full compliance with
applicable state statutes and City policies and procedures. As part of our strategic transition to the new
BS&A Software platform, additional supplemental batches may be incorporated to facilitate a seamless
and efficient migration process.
**Note: Certain General Ledger account numbers associated with the attached invoices may be subject to
change or be updated as adjustments are implemented throughout the BS&A transition.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Claim #Amount Description
ACH/Chks $ 156,004.15 Payroll 02/05/2026
ACH/Chks $ 574,178.39 Accounts Payable
TOTAL $ 730,182.54
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda, the recommended motion is as follows:
“Motion to approve the aforementioned disbursements in the amount of $ 730,182.54
ATTACHMENTS:
INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: AATRIX E-FILE
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-43190 AATRIX E-FILE W2/W3 FOR 86 AATRIX E-FILE AATRIX E-FILE W2/W3 FOR 86 EMPS 50.74 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 50.74
Total Fund 101 General Fund 50.74
Total Vendor AATRIX E-FILE:50.74
Vendor: AATRIX EFILE SYSTEM
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-43190 1099-NEC E-FILE FOR 2025 -AATRIX EFILE SYSTEM 1099-NEC E-FILE FOR 2025 - 14 VENDORS 43.26 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 43.26
Total Fund 101 General Fund 43.26
Total Vendor AATRIX EFILE SYSTEM:43.26
Vendor: Advanced Graphix Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44300 LOCKER NAMEPLATE Advanced Graphix Inc LOCKER NAMEPLATE 7.50 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 7.50
Total Fund 101 General Fund 7.50
Total Vendor Advanced Graphix Inc:7.50
Vendor: Advantage Signs & Graphics Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-42210 PICKLEBALL COURT SIGNS Advantage Signs & Graphics COURT SIGNS 306.00 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 306.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 306.00
Total Vendor Advantage Signs & Graphics Inc:306.00
Vendor: Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC
Fund: 410 Vehicle Replacement
Department: 2220 Fire
410-2220-45500 R1 REFIRB REPLACEMENT - EQ Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT 3,315.00 None
410-2220-45500 BOAT 1 REPLACEMENT - EQUIP Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT 3,740.41 None
410-2220-45500-8144 TENDER 2 REPLACEMENT EQUIP Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC TENDER 2 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT 19,139.99 None
410-2220-45500-8144 T2 REPLACEMENT - EQUIPMENT Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT 1,287.65 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 27,483.05
Total Fund 410 Vehicle Replacement 27,483.05
Total Vendor Alex Air Apparatus 2 LLC:27,483.05
Vendor: Amazon Capital Services
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-42000 DISPLAY MONITOR CABLE Amazon Capital Services DISPLAY MONITOR CABLE 15.48 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 15.48
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Amazon Capital Services
Fund: 101 General Fund
Total Fund 101 General Fund 15.48
Total Vendor Amazon Capital Services:15.48
Vendor: Aspen Mills
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44170 UNIFORMS - EC Aspen Mills UNIFORMS - EC 113.35 None
101-2220-44170 UNIFORMS - JB Aspen Mills UNIFORMS - JB 150.20 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 263.55
Total Fund 101 General Fund 263.55
Total Vendor Aspen Mills:263.55
Vendor: BISSELL EDMAR, LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44010 STATION VACUUM BISSELL EDMAR, LLC STATION VACUUM 323.90 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 323.90
Total Fund 101 General Fund 323.90
Total Vendor BISSELL EDMAR, LLC:323.90
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1910 Planning & Zoning
101-1910-43030 CONCEPT PLAN FOR BRIDGEWAT Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING - PLANNING 235.00 None
101-1910-43030 MASTER DEV DA TEMPLATE REV Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING - PLANNING 1,057.50 None
Total Department 1910 Planning & Zoning 1,292.50
Department: 1930 Engineering Services
101-1930-43030 GENERAL ENGINEERING RETAIN Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING RETAINER 3,500.00 None
Total Department 1930 Engineering Services 3,500.00
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43030 2026 CROSSWALK IMPR - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 CROSSWALK IMPR - DEC 25 450.00 None
101-3100-43030 GEN ENGINEERING - ROW PERM Bolton & Menk, Inc GEN ENGINEERING - ROW PERMITS - DEC 2 1,212.00 None
101-3100-43030 GENERAL ENG - PW - DEC 202 Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENG - PW - DEC 2025 1,806.00 None
101-3100-43030 2026 CROSSWALK IMPR Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 CROSSWALK IMPR 117.50 None
101-3100-43030 GENERAL ENGINEERING - RIGH Bolton & Menk, Inc RIGHT OF WAY 900.00 None
101-3100-43030 GENERAL ENGINEERING - STRE Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING - STREETS 352.50 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 4,838.00
Department: 8142 SALE OF OLD FIRE HALL
101-8142-43030-8142 SALE OF OLD FIRE HALL Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING - PLANNING 940.00 None
Total Department 8142 SALE OF OLD FIRE HALL 940.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 10,570.50
Fund: 408 Street Maintenance Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
408-3100-43030 2025 STREET MAINT PROJ - D Bolton & Menk, Inc 2025 STREET MAINT PROJ - DEC 2025 527.50 None
408-3100-43030 2026 STREET MAINT PROJ Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 STREET MAINT PROJ 5,895.00 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 408 Street Maintenance Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
Total Department 3100 Public Works 6,422.50
Total Fund 408 Street Maintenance Fund 6,422.50
Fund: 409 Infrastructure Reserve
Department: 8137 CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTION
409-8137-43030-8137 CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTIO Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTION - DEC 202 339.00 None
409-8137-43030-8137 CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTIO Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTION 352.50 None
Total Department 8137 CSAH 10/17/17B INTERSECTION 691.50
Department: 8139 CSAH 13 - 34TH TO STILLWATER BLVD
409-8139-43030-8139 CSAH 13 (34TH ST TO STILLW Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 13 (34TH ST TO STILLWATER BLVD) 2,368.50 None
409-8139-43030-8139 CSAH 13 (34TH ST TO STILLW Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 13 (34TH ST TO STILLWATER BLVD)2,820.00 None
Total Department 8139 CSAH 13 - 34TH TO STILLWATER BLVD 5,188.50
Total Fund 409 Infrastructure Reserve 5,880.00
Fund: 430 Railroad Improvements
Department: 8091 RR Crossing Improvements
430-8091-43030-8091 UP RR CROSSING - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc UPRR - DEC 2025 470.00 None
430-8091-43030-8091 UPRR CROSSING Bolton & Menk, Inc UPRR CROSSING 600.00 None
Total Department 8091 RR Crossing Improvements 1,070.00
Total Fund 430 Railroad Improvements 1,070.00
Fund: 440 TH36-Lake Elmo Ave Improvement
Department: 8112 TH36-Lake Elmo Ave Improvement
440-8112-43030-8112 TH36-LAKE ELMO AVE IMPR - Bolton & Menk, Inc TH36-LAKE ELMO AVE IMPR - DEC 2025 5,971.00 None
440-8112-43030-8112 TH36-LAKE ELMO AVE IMPR Bolton & Menk, Inc TH36-LAKE ELMO AVE IMPR 2,115.00 None
Total Department 8112 TH36-Lake Elmo Ave Improvement 8,086.00
Total Fund 440 TH36-Lake Elmo Ave Improvement 8,086.00
Fund: 446 Hudson Blvd Imp-Seg A-InwdHdrx
Department: 8129 HUDSON BLVD IMP-SEG A-INWDHDRX
446-8129-43030-8129 HUDSON BLVD SEGM A - NOV/D Bolton & Menk, Inc HUDSON BLVD SEGM A - NOV/DEC 2025 94.00 None
Total Department 8129 HUDSON BLVD IMP-SEG A-INWDHDRX 94.00
Total Fund 446 Hudson Blvd Imp-Seg A-InwdHdrx 94.00
Fund: 449 2025 Street & Utility Imprvmts
Department: 8133 2025 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
449-8133-43030-8133 2025 STREET & UTILITY PROJ Bolton & Menk, Inc 2025 STREET & UTILITY PROJ - DEC 2025 2,056.00 None
Total Department 8133 2025 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 2,056.00
Total Fund 449 2025 Street & Utility Imprvmts 2,056.00
Fund: 450 Stillwater Area Sch Dist Util
Department: 8135 STILLWATER AREA SCHOOL DIST UTILITIES
450-8135-43030-8135 ISD 834 UTILITY IMP - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc ISD 834 UTILITY IMP - DEC 2025 976.00 None
450-8135-43030-8135 ISC 834 UTILITY IMPROVEMEN Bolton & Menk, Inc ISD-834 UTILITY IMP 580.00 None
Total Department 8135 STILLWATER AREA SCHOOL DIST UTILITIES 1,556.00
Total Fund 450 Stillwater Area Sch Dist Util 1,556.00
Fund: 451 2026 Street & Utility Imprvmts
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 451 2026 Street & Utility Imprvmts
Department: 8138 2026 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
451-8138-43030-8138 2026 STREET IMPR - DEC 202 Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 STREET IMPR - DEC 2025 34,445.00 None
451-8138-43030-8138 2026 STREET IMPR - JAN Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 STREET IMPR - JAN 31,710.00 None
Total Department 8138 2026 STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 66,155.00
Total Fund 451 2026 Street & Utility Imprvmts 66,155.00
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 8099 Water Tower #3
601-8099-43030-8099 WATER TOWER 3 LPZ Bolton & Menk, Inc WATER TOWER 3 LPZ 100.00 None
Total Department 8099 Water Tower #3 100.00
Department: 8126 SOUTH AREA PROD WELLS/TREATMT
601-8126-43030-8126 SOUTH PFAS TREATMENT & WEL Bolton & Menk, Inc SOUTH PFAS TREATMENT & WELLS - DEC 20 1,013.50 None
601-8126-43030-8126 SOUTH PFAS TREATMENT & WEL Bolton & Menk, Inc SOUTH PFAS TREATMENT & WELLS 2,062.50 None
Total Department 8126 SOUTH AREA PROD WELLS/TREATMT 3,076.00
Department: 8132 MPCA-3M GRANT ADMIN SVCS
601-8132-43030-8132 JANUARY ENGINEERING- ADMIN Bolton & Menk, Inc MPCA-3M GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 940.00 None
601-8132-43040-8132 Bolton & Menk, Inc MPCA - ADMIN GRANT - DECEMBER 1,237.50 None
Total Department 8132 MPCA-3M GRANT ADMIN SVCS 2,177.50
Department: 8134 WELL #2 CONSTRUCTION GRANT
601-8134-43030-8134 WELL 2 PFAS TREATMENT - DE Bolton & Menk, Inc WELL 2 PFAS TREATMENT - DEC 2025 432.50 None
Total Department 8134 WELL #2 CONSTRUCTION GRANT 432.50
Department: 8140 CSAH 14 (17-LAYTON) WATERMAIN IMPROVE
601-8140-43030-8140 CSAH 14 (CSAH 17 TO LAYTON Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 14 (CSAH 17 TO LAYTON) WATERMAIN 30,449.00 None
601-8140-43030-8140 CSAH 14 WATERMAIN - DEC 20 Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 14 WATERMAIN - DEC 2025 3,073.00 None
601-8140-43030-8140 CSAH 14 (CSAH 17 TO LAYTON Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 14 (CSAH 17 TO LAYTON) WATERMAIN 14,629.50 None
601-8140-43030-8140 CSAH 14 WATERMAIN IMPR Bolton & Menk, Inc CSAH 14 WATERMAIN IMPR 955.00 None
Total Department 8140 CSAH 14 (17-LAYTON) WATERMAIN IMPROVE 49,106.50
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43030 GEN ENG - WATER - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc GEN ENG - WATER - DEC 2025 2,441.00 None
601-9400-43030 GEN ENGINEERING - WATER Bolton & Menk, Inc GEN ENGINEERING - WATER 2,887.50 None
Total Department 9400 Water 5,328.50
Total Fund 601 Water 60,221.00
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 8136 I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN IMP
602-8136-43030-8136 I-94 LIFT STATION - DEC 20 Bolton & Menk, Inc I-94 LIFT STATION - DEC 2025 3,120.00 None
602-8136-43030-8136 I-94 LIFT STATION Bolton & Menk, Inc I-94 LIFT STATION 577.00 None
Total Department 8136 I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN IMP 3,697.00
Department: 9450
602-9450-43030 GENERAL ENG - SEWER - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENG - SEWER - DEC 2025 488.50 None
602-9450-43030 SEWER - GENERAL ENGINEERIN Bolton & Menk, Inc SEWER - GENERAL 652.50 None
Total Department 9450 1,141.00
Total Fund 602 Sewer 4,838.00
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-43030 GENERAL ENGINEERING - STOR Bolton & Menk, Inc GENERAL ENGINEERING - STORMWATER - DE 1,332.00 None
603-9500-43030 WATERSHED MGMT PLAN Bolton & Menk, Inc 2026 STORMWATER - GENERAL 940.00 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 2,272.00
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 2,272.00
Fund: 611 WATER - CAPITAL
Department: 8143 NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION STUDY
611-8143-43030-8143 NORTH PFAS TREATMENT - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc NORTH PFAS TREATMENT - DEC 2025 675.00 None
611-8143-43030-8143 NORTH PFAS TREATMENT Bolton & Menk, Inc NORTH PFAS TREATMENT 587.50 None
Total Department 8143 NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION STUDY 1,262.50
Total Fund 611 WATER - CAPITAL 1,262.50
Fund: 803 Escrow Fund
Department: 9001 E001 - 39TH ST-PRAIRIE SKY
803-9001-43030 PRAIRIE SKY - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc PRAIRIE SKY - DEC 2025 1,307.50 None
803-9001-43030 PRAIRIE SKY Bolton & Menk, Inc PRAIRIE SKY 1,312.50 None
Total Department 9001 E001 - 39TH ST-PRAIRIE SKY 2,620.00
Department: 9006 E006 - AMIRA - UNITED PROPERTIES
803-9006-43030 AMIRA - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc AMIRA - DEC 2025 1,954.00 None
803-9006-43030 AMIRA - JAN Bolton & Menk, Inc AMIRA - JAN 815.00 None
Total Department 9006 E006 - AMIRA - UNITED PROPERTIES 2,769.00
Department: 9008 E008 - AT HOME APTS
803-9008-43030 AT HOME APTS - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc AT HOME APTS - DEC 2025 265.50 None
Total Department 9008 E008 - AT HOME APTS 265.50
Department: 9011 E011 - BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE (FKA NORTHSHO
803-9011-43030 BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE - DEC 25 6,371.00 None
803-9011-43030 BRIDGEWATER BANK - APR - D Bolton & Menk, Inc BRIDGEWATER BANK - APR - DEC 2025 774.50 None
803-9011-43030 BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE - JAN Bolton & Menk, Inc BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE - JAN 452.50 None
Total Department 9011 E011 - BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE (FKA NORTHSHO 7,598.00
Department: 9012 E012 - CREAMERY BUILDING
803-9012-43030 CREAMERY - ENGINEERING - D Bolton & Menk, Inc GEN ENGINEERING - PLANNING - DEC 2025 1,125.00 None
Total Department 9012 E012 - CREAMERY BUILDING 1,125.00
Department: 9015 E015 - EASTON VILLAGE 7TH
803-9015-43030 EASTON VILLAGE 7TH - DEC 2 Bolton & Menk, Inc EASTON VILLAGE 7TH - DEC 2025 155.00 None
Total Department 9015 E015 - EASTON VILLAGE 7TH 155.00
Department: 9016 E016 - EBERHARD (HIGHPOINTE CROSSING -22
803-9016-43030 HIGHPOINTE CROSSING - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc HIGHPOINTE CROSSING - DEC 25 1,088.00 None
803-9016-43030 HIGHPOINTE CROSSING - JAN Bolton & Menk, Inc HIGHPOINTE CROSSING - JAN 1,997.50 None
Total Department 9016 E016 - EBERHARD (HIGHPOINTE CROSSING -22 3,085.50
Department: 9017 E017 - ENTERPRISE
803-9017-43030 ENTERPRISE - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc ENTERPRISE - DEC 2025 768.50 None
Total Department 9017 E017 - ENTERPRISE 768.50
Department: 9021 E021 - INWOOD 9TH
803-9021-43030 INWOOD COMMERCIAL - DEC 20 Bolton & Menk, Inc INWOOD COMMERCIAL - DEC 2025 1,350.00 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 803 Escrow Fund
Department: 9021 E021 - INWOOD 9TH
803-9021-43030 INWOOD COMMERCIAL Bolton & Menk, Inc INWOOD COMMERCIAL 1,527.00 None
Total Department 9021 E021 - INWOOD 9TH 2,877.00
Department: 9027 E027 - LAUNCH CROSSROADS
803-9027-43030 LAUNCH CROSSROADS - DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc LAUNCH CROSSROADS - DEC 404.00 None
803-9027-43030 LAUNCH CROSSROADS Bolton & Menk, Inc LAUNCH CROSSROADS 117.50 None
Total Department 9027 E027 - LAUNCH CROSSROADS 521.50
Department: 9031 E031 - GRANVIA PRESERVE / LEGENDS AT LAK
803-9031-43030 GRANVIA (FKA LEGENDS) - DE Bolton & Menk, Inc LEGENDS - DEC 2025 225.00 None
803-9031-43030 GRANVIA (FKA LEGENDS)Bolton & Menk, Inc LEGENDS 235.00 None
Total Department 9031 E031 - GRANVIA PRESERVE / LEGENDS AT LAK 460.00
Department: 9032 E032 - LIL EXPLORERS DAYCARE (39TH ST) -
803-9032-43030 MILESTONES - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc MILESTONES - DECEMBER 320.00 None
803-9032-43030 MILESTONES - ENGINEERING Bolton & Menk, Inc MILESTONES 100.00 None
Total Department 9032 E032 - LIL EXPLORERS DAYCARE (39TH ST) -420.00
Department: 9040 E040 - PRIMROSE DAYCARE
803-9040-43030 PRIMROSE - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc PRIMROSE - DEC 2025 3,867.00 None
803-9040-43030 PRIMROSE Bolton & Menk, Inc PRIMROSE DAYCARE 300.00 None
Total Department 9040 E040 - PRIMROSE DAYCARE 4,167.00
Department: 9042 E042 - ROERS LE MULTIFAMILY
803-9042-43030 ROERS MULTIFAMILY - DEC 20 Bolton & Menk, Inc ROERS MULTIFAMILY - DEC 2025 14,234.50 None
803-9042-43030 ROERS MULTIFAMILY Bolton & Menk, Inc ROERS MULTIFAMILY 535.00 None
Total Department 9042 E042 - ROERS LE MULTIFAMILY 14,769.50
Department: 9043 E043 - ROYAL GOLF 3RD
803-9043-43030 ROYAL GOLF 3RD - SEP-DEC 2 Bolton & Menk, Inc ROYAL GOLF 3RD - SEP-DEC 2025 155.00 None
Total Department 9043 E043 - ROYAL GOLF 3RD 155.00
Department: 9045 E045 - ROYAL GOLF 5TH - LIFT STATION
803-9045-43030 ROYAL GOLF 5TH - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc ROYAL GOLF 5TH - DEC 2025 275.00 None
Total Department 9045 E045 - ROYAL GOLF 5TH - LIFT STATION 275.00
Department: 9046 E046 - ROYAL GOLF 6TH
803-9046-43030 ROYAL GOLF 6TH - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc ROYAL GOLF 6TH - DEC 2025 155.00 None
803-9046-43030 ROYAL GOLF 6TH Bolton & Menk, Inc ROYAL GOLF 6TH 980.00 None
Total Department 9046 E046 - ROYAL GOLF 6TH 1,135.00
Department: 9049 E049 - SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 1ST
803-9049-43030 SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 1ST - Bolton & Menk, Inc SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 1ST - DEC 2025 1,304.50 None
Total Department 9049 E049 - SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 1ST 1,304.50
Department: 9050 E050 - SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 2ND
803-9050-43030 NORTHSTAR 2ND - DEC 2025 Bolton & Menk, Inc NORTHSTAR 2ND - DEC 2025 1,440.50 None
803-9050-43030 NORTHSTAR 2ND Bolton & Menk, Inc NORTHSTAR 2ND 1,154.50 None
Total Department 9050 E050 - SCHILTGEN/NORTHSTAR 2ND 2,595.00
Department: 9056 E056 - UNION PARK WEST
803-9056-43030 UNION PARK WEST - AUG-DEC Bolton & Menk, Inc UNION PARK WEST - AUG-DEC 2025 155.00 None
Total Department 9056 E056 - UNION PARK WEST 155.00
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Fund: 803 Escrow Fund
Department: 9060 E060
803-9060-43030 EBERTZ SOUTH (DQ) - JUL-DE Bolton & Menk, Inc EBERTZ SOUTH (DQ) - JUL-DEC 2025 77.50 None
Total Department 9060 E060 77.50
Total Fund 803 Escrow Fund 47,298.50
Total Vendor Bolton & Menk, Inc:217,782.00
Vendor: Braun Intertec Corporation
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 8140 CSAH 14 (17-LAYTON) WATERMAIN IMPROVE
601-8140-43030-8140 CSAH 14 WATERMAIN IMPROVEM Braun Intertec Corporation CSAH 14 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS 6,521.60 None
Total Department 8140 CSAH 14 (17-LAYTON) WATERMAIN IMPROVE 6,521.60
Total Fund 601 Water 6,521.60
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 8136 I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN IMP
602-8136-43030-8136 I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAI Braun Intertec Corporation I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN REPLACEME 4,565.50 None
Total Department 8136 I-94 LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN IMP 4,565.50
Total Fund 602 Sewer 4,565.50
Total Vendor Braun Intertec Corporation:11,087.10
Vendor: BS&A Software LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY BS&A Software LLC CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY 13.00 None
101-1520-45350 FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL BS&A Software LLC FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL 32,177.50 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 32,190.50
Total Fund 101 General Fund 32,190.50
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY BS&A Software LLC CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY 690.50 None
601-9400-45350 FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL BS&A Software LLC FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL 16,088.75 None
Total Department 9400 Water 16,779.25
Total Fund 601 Water 16,779.25
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY BS&A Software LLC CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY 655.73 None
602-9450-45350 FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL BS&A Software LLC FINANCE SOFTWARE IMPL 16,088.75 None
Total Department 9450 16,744.48
Total Fund 602 Sewer 16,744.48
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY BS&A Software LLC CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY 942.40 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 942.40
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 942.40
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: BS&A Software LLC
Total Vendor BS&A Software LLC:66,656.63
Vendor: CARPENTER
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44370 SPRING 2026 SAWW CHAINSAW CARPENTER SPRING 2026 SAWW CHAINSAW TRAINING LE 480.00 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 480.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 480.00
Total Vendor CARPENTER:480.00
Vendor: Century Power Equipment
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44040 SHARPEN BLADE / CHAIN Century Power Equipment Sharpen Chain Saws 179.97 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 179.97
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44375 SAFETY CHAPS Century Power Equipment Sharpen Chain Saws 128.99 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 128.99
Total Fund 101 General Fund 308.96
Total Vendor Century Power Equipment:308.96
Vendor: Cintas Corp
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42150 RUGS/SOAP/RAGS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 217.91 None
101-3100-42150 RUGS/SOAP/RAGS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 59.22 None
101-3100-42150 RUGS/SOAP/RAGS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 217.91 None
101-3100-42150 RUGS/SOAP/RAGS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 95.98 None
101-3100-44170 PW - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 97.23 None
101-3100-44170 UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 115.95 None
101-3100-44170 PW - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 97.23 None
101-3100-44170 PW - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 98.04 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 999.47
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44170 PARK & REC - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 22.43 None
101-5200-44170 UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 26.75 None
101-5200-44170 PARK & REC - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 22.43 None
101-5200-44170 PARK & REC - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 22.63 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 94.24
Total Fund 101 General Fund 1,093.71
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-44170 WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 17.95 None
601-9400-44170 UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 21.40 None
601-9400-44170 WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 17.95 None
601-9400-44170 WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 18.10 None
Total Department 9400 Water 75.40
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Cintas Corp
Fund: 601 Water
Total Fund 601 Water 75.40
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-44170 SEWER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 7.47 None
602-9450-44170 UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 8.92 None
602-9450-44170 SEWER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 7.47 None
602-9450-44170 SEWER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 7.54 None
Total Department 9450 31.40
Total Fund 602 Sewer 31.40
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-44170 SUFACE WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 4.51 None
603-9500-44170 UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 5.36 None
603-9500-44170 SUFACE WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 4.51 None
603-9500-44170 SUFACE WATER - UNIFORMS Cintas Corp CLEANING, MAINT & SUPPLIES - CITY CTR 4.53 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 18.91
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 18.91
Fund: 703 City Center Operations (ISF)
Department: 0000 General
703-0000-42110 JANITORIAL / CLEANING SUPP Cintas Corp JANITORIAL / CLEANING SUPPLIES 213.52 None
703-0000-44011 RUGS Cintas Corp JANITORIAL / CLEANING SUPPLIES 159.70 None
Total Department 0000 General 373.22
Total Fund 703 City Center Operations (ISF)373.22
Total Vendor Cintas Corp:1,592.64
Vendor: CK HOLIDAY
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44300 MONTHLY VEHICLE WASH CK HOLIDAY MONTHLY VEHICLE WASH 70.41 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 70.41
Total Fund 101 General Fund 70.41
Total Vendor CK HOLIDAY:70.41
Vendor: Cloudpermit Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-43190 Cloudpermit Inc 250.00 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 250.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 250.00
Total Vendor Cloudpermit Inc:250.00
Vendor: Comcast
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_NOVEMEBR 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Comcast
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_DECEMBER 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
101-3100-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_JANUARY 26_ PW INTERN 118.97 None
101-3100-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_FEBRUARY 26_ PW INTER 127.29 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 468.08
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_NOVEMEBR 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
101-5200-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_DECEMBER 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
101-5200-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_JANUARY 26_ PW INTERN 110.91 None
101-5200-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_FEBRUARY 26_ PW INTER 110.91 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 443.64
Total Fund 101 General Fund 911.72
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_NOVEMEBR 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
601-9400-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_DECEMBER 25_ PW INTER 110.91 None
601-9400-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_JANUARY 26_ PW INTERN 110.91 None
601-9400-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_FEBRUARY 26_ PW INTER 110.91 None
Total Department 9400 Water 443.64
Total Fund 601 Water 443.64
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_NOVEMEBR 25_ PW INTER 110.90 None
602-9450-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_DECEMBER 25_ PW INTER 110.90 None
602-9450-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_JANUARY 26_ PW INTERN 110.90 None
602-9450-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_FEBRUARY 26_ PW INTER 110.90 None
Total Department 9450 443.60
Total Fund 602 Sewer 443.60
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_NOVEMEBR 25_ PW INTER 110.90 None
603-9500-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_DECEMBER 25_ PW INTER 110.90 None
603-9500-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_JANUARY 26_ PW INTERN 110.90 None
603-9500-43185 Internet - Acct # 98105250 Comcast COMCAST MONTHLY_FEBRUARY 26_ PW INTER 110.90 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 443.60
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 443.60
Total Vendor Comcast:2,242.56
Vendor: Companion Animal Control
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2700 Animal Control
101-2700-43150 Monthly Animal Control Svc Companion Animal Control MONTHLY COMPANION ANIMAL CONTROL 2,074.40 None
Total Department 2700 Animal Control 2,074.40
Total Fund 101 General Fund 2,074.40
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Companion Animal Control
Total Vendor Companion Animal Control:2,074.40
Vendor: CORE & MAIN LP
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-42300 METERS CORE & MAIN LP METERS 5,004.40 None
Total Department 9400 Water 5,004.40
Total Fund 601 Water 5,004.40
Total Vendor CORE & MAIN LP:5,004.40
Vendor: COSTCO WHOLESALE
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44010 STATION SUPPLIES COSTCO WHOLESALE STATION SUPPLIES 108.65 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 108.65
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-42000 DISPLAY MONITOR COSTCO WHOLESALE STATION SUPPLIES 274.99 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 274.99
Total Fund 101 General Fund 383.64
Total Vendor COSTCO WHOLESALE:383.64
Vendor: Eckberg Lammers
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2150 Prosecution
101-2150-43045 ATTORNEYS - PROFESSIONAL S Eckberg Lammers PROSECUTION FEE JAN 2026 4,415.25 None
Total Department 2150 Prosecution 4,415.25
Total Fund 101 General Fund 4,415.25
Total Vendor Eckberg Lammers:4,415.25
Vendor: Friends of LE Sunfish Lake Prk
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-43150 CONTRIBUTION TO 2024 BUCKT Friends of LE Sunfish Lake CONTRIBUTION TO GRANT PROJECT 5,000.00 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 5,000.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 5,000.00
Total Vendor Friends of LE Sunfish Lake Prk:5,000.00
Vendor: Galls, LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44170 DUTY BOOTS - DK BA QM Galls, LLC DUTY BOOTS - DK BA QM 473.71 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 473.71
Total Fund 101 General Fund 473.71
Total Vendor Galls, LLC:473.71
Vendor: Gopher State One Call
Fund: 601 Water
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Gopher State One Call
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43150 WATER - TICKET COST Gopher State One Call TICKET COSTS & 2026 ANNUAL OPERATOR 46.36 None
Total Department 9400 Water 46.36
Total Fund 601 Water 46.36
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-43150 SEWER - TICKET COST Gopher State One Call TICKET COSTS & 2026 ANNUAL OPERATOR 46.37 None
Total Department 9450 46.37
Total Fund 602 Sewer 46.37
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-43150 STORM - TICKET COST Gopher State One Call TICKET COSTS & 2026 ANNUAL OPERATOR 46.37 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 46.37
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 46.37
Total Vendor Gopher State One Call:139.10
Vendor: HealthPartners Occupational Medicine
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44300 DRUG SCREEN COLLECTION HealthPartners Occupationa DRUG SCREEN COLLECTION 33.00 None
101-3100-44300 Screening - PW HealthPartners Occupationa DRUG SCREEN 154.00 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 187.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 187.00
Total Vendor HealthPartners Occupational Medicine:187.00
Vendor: Industrial Health Svcs Network
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44300 Drug Screen/MRO Svcs - B51 Industrial Health Svcs Net DRG SCREENING/MRO SVCS- JAN 2026 149.70 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 149.70
Total Fund 101 General Fund 149.70
Total Vendor Industrial Health Svcs Network:149.70
Vendor: IUOE Local 49
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 0000 General
101-0000-21712 Monthly Local 49 Union Due IUOE Local 49 LOCAL 49 UNION DUES - MONTHLY 315.00 None
Total Department 0000 General 315.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 315.00
Total Vendor IUOE Local 49:315.00
Vendor: IUOE Local 49 Fringe Benefit Fund
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 0000 General
101-0000-21713 Local 49 monthly Health In IUOE Local 49 Fringe Benef LOCAL 49 MONTHLY HEALTH INS PREM 15,075.00 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: IUOE Local 49 Fringe Benefit Fund
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 0000 General
Total Department 0000 General 15,075.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 15,075.00
Total Vendor IUOE Local 49 Fringe Benefit Fund:15,075.00
Vendor: John Deere Financial
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42212 E4 JD TRACTOR BLADE MOUNT John Deere Financial E4 JD TRACTOR 3,372.83 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 3,372.83
Total Fund 101 General Fund 3,372.83
Total Vendor John Deere Financial:3,372.83
Vendor: Kath Fuel Oil Service Co
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-42120 FIRE - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 731.09 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 731.09
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-42120 BUILDING - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 98.39 None
101-2400-42120 BUILDING - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 52.57 None
101-2400-42120 BUILDING - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 57.50 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 208.46
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42120 STREET - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 491.36 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 621.80 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 58.17 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 101.22 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 356.80 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 1,162.70 None
101-3100-42120 STREET - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 45.39 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 2,837.44
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-42120 PARKS- ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 184.26 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS- ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 233.17 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 21.82 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 37.96 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 133.80 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS- ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 0.00 None
101-5200-42120 PARKS - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 17.02 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 628.03
Total Fund 101 General Fund 4,405.02
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-42120 WATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 245.68 None
601-9400-42120 WATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 310.89 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Kath Fuel Oil Service Co
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-42120 WATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 29.08 None
601-9400-42120 WATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 50.61 None
601-9400-42120 WATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 178.40 None
601-9400-42120 WATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 0.00 None
601-9400-42120 WATER - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 22.70 None
Total Department 9400 Water 837.36
Total Fund 601 Water 837.36
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-42120 SEWER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 245.68 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 310.89 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 29.07 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 50.61 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 178.40 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 0.00 None
602-9450-42120 SEWER - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 22.71 None
Total Department 9450 837.36
Total Fund 602 Sewer 837.36
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 61.42 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 77.74 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co UNLEADED FUEL 7.28 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 12.66 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - UNLEADED FUEL Kath Fuel Oil Service Co Unleaded Fuel 44.60 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - ON ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co ON ROAD 0.00 None
603-9500-42120 STORMWATER - OFF ROAD Kath Fuel Oil Service Co OFF ROAD 5.67 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 209.37
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 209.37
Total Vendor Kath Fuel Oil Service Co:6,289.11
Vendor: Kwik Trip Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1320 Administration
101-1320-44300 BERMUDEZ- 5 YR RECOGNITION Kwik Trip Inc BERMUDEZ- 5 YR RECOGNITION 50.00 None
Total Department 1320 Administration 50.00
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-42120 Fuel, Oil and Fluids Kwik Trip Inc FUEL 391.11 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 391.11
Total Fund 101 General Fund 441.11
Total Vendor Kwik Trip Inc:441.11
Vendor: Lake Elmo Bank
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Lake Elmo Bank
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-44300 REMITPLUS FEES Lake Elmo Bank JANUARY BANK FEES 133.28 None
101-1520-44300 POSITIVE PAY FEES Lake Elmo Bank JANUARY BANK FEES 25.00 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 158.28
Total Fund 101 General Fund 158.28
Total Vendor Lake Elmo Bank:158.28
Vendor: LAKEWOOD TAVERN
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1320 Administration
101-1320-44300 MALONE-5 YR ANNIV LAKEWOOD TAVERN MALONE-5 YR ANNIV 50.00 None
Total Department 1320 Administration 50.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 50.00
Total Vendor LAKEWOOD TAVERN:50.00
Vendor: Larson Diesel Service
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44040 #D2 REPAIR HOSE AND INSTAL Larson Diesel Service #D2 REPAIRS 1,288.94 None
101-3100-44041 #D3 REPAIR Larson Diesel Service #D3 REPAIRS 1,528.61 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 2,817.55
Total Fund 101 General Fund 2,817.55
Total Vendor Larson Diesel Service:2,817.55
Vendor: Little Falls Machine Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42212 REPAIRS TO D-1 TRUCK Little Falls Machine Inc REPAIRS TO D-1 TRUCK 44.44 None
101-3100-42212 REPAIRS TO D-1 TRUCK Little Falls Machine Inc REPAIRS TO D-1 TRUCK 42.14 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 86.58
Total Fund 101 General Fund 86.58
Total Vendor Little Falls Machine Inc:86.58
Vendor: LRS Portables LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44120 PARKS PORTABLE RENTALS LRS Portables LLC PARKS PORTABLE RENTALS 702.00 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 702.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 702.00
Total Vendor LRS Portables LLC:702.00
Vendor: MacQueen
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44040 B1 SCENE LIGHT REPAIR MacQueen B1 SCENE LIGHT REPAIR 366.72 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 366.72
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: MacQueen
Fund: 101 General Fund
Total Fund 101 General Fund 366.72
Total Vendor MacQueen:366.72
Vendor: Maroney's Sanitation Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43840 Public Works - Sanitation Maroney's Sanitation Inc Trash Service - Monthy 44.78 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 44.78
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-43840 Public Works - Sanitation Maroney's Sanitation Inc Trash Service - Monthy 313.42 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 313.42
Total Fund 101 General Fund 358.20
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43840 Public Works - Sanitation Maroney's Sanitation Inc Trash Service - Monthy 44.78 None
Total Department 9400 Water 44.78
Total Fund 601 Water 44.78
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-43840 Public Works - Sanitation Maroney's Sanitation Inc Trash Service - Monthy 44.78 None
Total Department 9450 44.78
Total Fund 602 Sewer 44.78
Fund: 703 City Center Operations (ISF)
Department: 0000 General
703-0000-43840 City Center - Sanitation Maroney's Sanitation Inc Trash Service - Monthy 293.00 None
Total Department 0000 General 293.00
Total Fund 703 City Center Operations (ISF)293.00
Total Vendor Maroney's Sanitation Inc:740.76
Vendor: Menards - Oakdale
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42210 TOW STRAPLOOP & NYLON WEB Menards - Oakdale TOW STRAPLOOP & NYLON WEB 34.98 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 34.98
Total Fund 101 General Fund 34.98
Total Vendor Menards - Oakdale:34.98
Vendor: METRO - INET
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1110 Mayor & Council
101-1110-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 482.55 None
Total Department 1110 Mayor & Council 482.55
Department: 1320 Administration
101-1320-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 2,120.12 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: METRO - INET
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1320 Administration
Total Department 1320 Administration 2,120.12
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 1,415.31 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 1,415.31
Department: 1910 Planning & Zoning
101-1910-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 1,255.12 None
Total Department 1910 Planning & Zoning 1,255.12
Department: 2100 POLICE
101-2100-43185 MONTHLY IT SUPPORT METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 114.09 None
Total Department 2100 POLICE 114.09
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 2,150.72 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 2,150.72
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-43185 MONTHLY IT SUPPORT METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 1,333.06 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 1,333.06
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 802.14 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 802.14
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 401.07 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 401.07
Total Fund 101 General Fund 10,074.18
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 802.14 None
Total Department 9400 Water 802.14
Total Fund 601 Water 802.14
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 802.14 None
Total Department 9450 802.14
Total Fund 602 Sewer 802.14
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-43185 Monthly IT Support METRO - INET MONTHLY IT SUPPORT - FEBRUARY 200.54 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 200.54
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 200.54
Total Vendor METRO - INET:11,879.00
Vendor: Metropolitan Council
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Metropolitan Council
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 0000 General
602-0000-20802 SAC Charges Metropolitan Council MET COUNCIL MONTHLY SAC CHRGS 9,940.00 None
602-0000-37220 SAC CHARGES - PROMPT PAY D Metropolitan Council MET COUNCIL MONTHLY SAC CHRGS (99.40)None
Total Department 0000 General 9,840.60
Department: 9450
602-9450-43820 Monthly Waste Water Svcs D Metropolitan Council MONTHLY WASTE WATER SVCS DEF REV 69,222.83 None
Total Department 9450 69,222.83
Total Fund 602 Sewer 79,063.43
Total Vendor Metropolitan Council:79,063.43
Vendor: Minnesota Secretary of State-Notary
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1320 Administration
101-1320-44330 NOTARY APPLICATION FOR A G Minnesota Secretary of Sta NOTARY APPLICATION FOR A GRUBER 120.00 None
Total Department 1320 Administration 120.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 120.00
Total Vendor Minnesota Secretary of State-Notary:120.00
Vendor: MN AWWA
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-44370 WATER EXAM - ZACK MN AWWA WATER TRAINING- ZACK 215.00 None
Total Department 9400 Water 215.00
Total Fund 601 Water 215.00
Total Vendor MN AWWA:215.00
Vendor: MN PEIP
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 0000 General
101-0000-21706 MONTHLY HEALTH INS PREMIUM MN PEIP Monthly Health Insurance Premium 23,757.00 None
Total Department 0000 General 23,757.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 23,757.00
Total Vendor MN PEIP:23,757.00
Vendor: MN Pollution Control Agency
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-44370 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES MN Pollution Control Agenc MATT L WASTEWATER TRAINING SC EXAM 597.58 None
Total Department 9450 597.58
Total Fund 602 Sewer 597.58
Total Vendor MN Pollution Control Agency:597.58
Vendor: Oakdale Rental Center Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44130 RENTAL - LIFT/TRAILER Oakdale Rental Center Inc RENTAL - LIFT/TRAILER 175.00 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Oakdale Rental Center Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 175.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 175.00
Total Vendor Oakdale Rental Center Inc:175.00
Vendor: Paya - (Nuvei Company)
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY Paya - (Nuvei Company)110.32 None
Total Department 9400 Water 110.32
Total Fund 601 Water 110.32
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY Paya - (Nuvei Company)110.32 None
Total Department 9450 110.32
Total Fund 602 Sewer 110.32
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-44377 CREDIT CARD FEES - JANUARY Paya - (Nuvei Company)55.16 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 55.16
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 55.16
Total Vendor Paya - (Nuvei Company):275.80
Vendor: Regents of the University of Minnesota
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-44370 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTR Regents of the University AURELIO TRAINING 170.00 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 170.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 170.00
Total Vendor Regents of the University of Minnesota:170.00
Vendor: Regions Hospital
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-44300 CPR CARDS 1/31/2026 CLASS Regions Hospital CPR CARDS 1/31/2026 CLASS 150.00 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 150.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 150.00
Total Vendor Regions Hospital:150.00
Vendor: Safebuilt LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2400 Building Inspection
101-2400-43150 Inspector Contract Service Safebuilt LLC BILL FOR CONTRACT SERVICES 906.25 None
Total Department 2400 Building Inspection 906.25
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Safebuilt LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Total Fund 101 General Fund 906.25
Total Vendor Safebuilt LLC:906.25
Vendor: Schlenner Wenner & Co
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1520 Finance
101-1520-43150 CONSULT - POOLED CASH Schlenner Wenner & Co ACCOUNTING CONSULT 597.00 None
Total Department 1520 Finance 597.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 597.00
Total Vendor Schlenner Wenner & Co:597.00
Vendor: Schwickert's Tecta America
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44010 PW HEATER REPAIR Schwickert's Tecta America PW HEATER REPAIR 490.00 None
101-3100-44010 PW HEATER REPAIR #1 Schwickert's Tecta America PW HEATER REPAIR #1 1,505.00 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 1,995.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 1,995.00
Fund: 703 City Center Operations (ISF)
Department: 0000 General
703-0000-44010 COUNCIL AV ROOM - HVAC UNI Schwickert's Tecta America COUNCIL AV ROOM - HVAC UNIT REPAIR 410.00 None
703-0000-44010 WATER HEATER ANNUAL SERVIC Schwickert's Tecta America WATER HEATER ANNUAL SERVICE / REPAIRS 3,034.40 None
Total Department 0000 General 3,444.40
Total Fund 703 City Center Operations (ISF)3,444.40
Total Vendor Schwickert's Tecta America:5,439.40
Vendor: Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc
Fund: 430 Railroad Improvements
Department: 8091 RR Crossing Improvements
430-8091-43030-8091 VILLAGE PKWY UPRR CROSSING Short Elliott Hendrickson,VILLAGE PKWY UPRR CROSSING IMPROVMENT 572.01 None
Total Department 8091 RR Crossing Improvements 572.01
Total Fund 430 Railroad Improvements 572.01
Fund: 611 WATER - CAPITAL
Department: 8143 NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION STUDY
611-8143-43030-8143 NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION Short Elliott Hendrickson,NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION 1,750.42 None
Total Department 8143 NORTH WTP SITE EVALUATION STUDY 1,750.42
Total Fund 611 WATER - CAPITAL 1,750.42
Total Vendor Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc:2,322.43
Vendor: Springborn Farm
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44300 BALES OF HAY Springborn Farm BALES OF HAY 60.00 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 60.00
Total Fund 101 General Fund 60.00
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Springborn Farm
Total Vendor Springborn Farm:60.00
Vendor: SRF Consulting Group Inc
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43030 2026 CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT SRF Consulting Group Inc 2026 CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS 10,985.03 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 10,985.03
Total Fund 101 General Fund 10,985.03
Total Vendor SRF Consulting Group Inc:10,985.03
Vendor: Stantec Consulting Services Inc
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 8126 SOUTH AREA PROD WELLS/TREATMT
601-8126-43030-8126 SOUTH AREA PRODUCTION WELL Stantec Consulting Service SOUTH TREAT / TEST WELL 6 5,266.50 None
Total Department 8126 SOUTH AREA PROD WELLS/TREATMT 5,266.50
Department: 8141 SOUTH WELLS/TREATMENT-NONREIMBUR
601-8141-43030-8141 TEST WELL 6 - NON-GRANT Stantec Consulting Service SOUTH TREAT / TEST WELL 6 967.16 None
Total Department 8141 SOUTH WELLS/TREATMENT-NONREIMBUR 967.16
Total Fund 601 Water 6,233.66
Total Vendor Stantec Consulting Services Inc:6,233.66
Vendor: Streamworks LLC
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-42030 QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)Streamworks LLC QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)875.32 None
Total Department 9400 Water 875.32
Total Fund 601 Water 875.32
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-42030 QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)Streamworks LLC QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)591.22 None
Total Department 9450 591.22
Total Fund 602 Sewer 591.22
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-42030 QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)Streamworks LLC QUARTERLY UB BILLING (Q4)1,983.13 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 1,983.13
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 1,983.13
Total Vendor Streamworks LLC:3,449.67
Vendor: Tennis Roll Off LLC
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43840 REFUSE Tennis Roll Off LLC Refuse 931.76 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 931.76
Total Fund 101 General Fund 931.76
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Tennis Roll Off LLC
Total Vendor Tennis Roll Off LLC:931.76
Vendor: T-Mobile
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-43210 12/21 - 1/21 CAD - PHONE D T-Mobile 12/21 - 1/21 CAD - PHONE DATA 383.88 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 383.88
Total Fund 101 General Fund 383.88
Total Vendor T-Mobile:383.88
Vendor: Total Tool Supply Inc
Fund: 410 Vehicle Replacement
Department: 2220 Fire
410-2220-45500-8144 TENDER 2 REPLACMENT EQUIPM Total Tool Supply Inc TENDER 2 REPLACMENT EQUIPMENT 1,098.78 None
410-2220-45500-8144 TENDER 2 REPLACEMENT EQUIP Total Tool Supply Inc TENDER 2 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT 4,824.13 None
Total Department 2220 Fire 5,922.91
Total Fund 410 Vehicle Replacement 5,922.91
Total Vendor Total Tool Supply Inc:5,922.91
Vendor: Tri State Bobcat
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42210 E5 STUMP GRINDER REPAIR Tri State Bobcat STUMP GRINDER PARTS 144.25 None
101-3100-42210 SERVICE KIT FOR PR-6 BOBCA Tri State Bobcat PR6 -SERVICE KIT 446.39 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 590.64
Total Fund 101 General Fund 590.64
Total Vendor Tri State Bobcat:590.64
Vendor: United States Postal Service
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-42000 POSTAGE PW PART RETURN United States Postal Servi POSTAGE PW PART RETURN 11.80 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 11.80
Total Fund 101 General Fund 11.80
Total Vendor United States Postal Service:11.80
Vendor: VISTAPRINT
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 1110 Mayor & Council
101-1110-44300 BUSINESS CARDS VISTAPRINT PETE THOLEN BUSINESS CARDS 24.98 None
Total Department 1110 Mayor & Council 24.98
Total Fund 101 General Fund 24.98
Total Vendor VISTAPRINT:24.98
Vendor: Washington County
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
101-2220-43230 2025 Q4 RADIO FEES Washington County 2025 Q4 RADIO FEES 4,200.84 None
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Washington County
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2220 Fire
Total Department 2220 Fire 4,200.84
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43230 2025 Q4 OCT-DEC RADIO FEES Washington County 2025 Q4 RADIO FEES 1,400.28 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 1,400.28
Total Fund 101 General Fund 5,601.12
Total Vendor Washington County:5,601.12
Vendor: Xcel Energy
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 2500 Emergency Communications
101-2500-43810 ELECTRIC UTILITY - 51-4504 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 13.92 None
Total Department 2500 Emergency Communications 13.92
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-43810 Electric Utility - 51-4504 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 16,662.50 None
101-3100-43811 51-6736544-2 - Electric Ut Xcel Energy 51-6736544-2 - STREET LTS 5,997.80 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 22,660.30
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-43810 ELECTRIC UTILITY - 51-4504 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 700.48 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 700.48
Total Fund 101 General Fund 23,374.70
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-43810 ELECTRIC UTILITY - 51-4504 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 6,654.66 None
Total Department 9400 Water 6,654.66
Total Fund 601 Water 6,654.66
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-43810 ELECTRIC UTILITY - 51-4504 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 1,936.65 None
Total Department 9450 1,936.65
Total Fund 602 Sewer 1,936.65
Fund: 703 City Center Operations (ISF)
Department: 0000 General
703-0000-43810 GAS UTILITY - 51-4504807-7 Xcel Energy 51-4504807-7 MAIN ACCOUNT 33 PREMISES 3,589.23 None
Total Department 0000 General 3,589.23
Total Fund 703 City Center Operations (ISF)3,589.23
Total Vendor Xcel Energy:35,555.24
Vendor: Yale Mechanical
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 3100 Public Works
101-3100-44010 PW Shop Heater Repair Yale Mechanical PW Shop Heater Repair 303.78 None
Total Department 3100 Public Works 303.78
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
Vendor: Yale Mechanical
Fund: 101 General Fund
Department: 5200 Parks & Recreation
101-5200-44010 PW Shop Heater Repair Yale Mechanical PW Shop Heater Repair 303.78 None
Total Department 5200 Parks & Recreation 303.78
Total Fund 101 General Fund 607.56
Fund: 601 Water
Department: 9400 Water
601-9400-44010 PW Shop Heater Repair Yale Mechanical PW Shop Heater Repair 303.78 None
Total Department 9400 Water 303.78
Total Fund 601 Water 303.78
Fund: 602 Sewer
Department: 9450
602-9450-44010 PW Shop Heater Repair Yale Mechanical PW Shop Heater Repair 303.78 None
Total Department 9450 303.78
Total Fund 602 Sewer 303.78
Fund: 603 Surface Water Utility
Department: 9500 Surface Water
603-9500-44030 PW Shop Heater Repair Yale Mechanical PW Shop Heater Repair 303.79 None
Total Department 9500 Surface Water 303.79
Total Fund 603 Surface Water Utility 303.79
Total Vendor Yale Mechanical:1,518.91
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INVOICE DISTRIBUTION REPORT BY VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
GL Number
Invoice
Line Desc Vendor Name
Invoice
Description Amount
Check
Number
--- TOTALS BY FUND ---
101 General Fund 168,269.10
408 Street Maintenance Fund 6,422.50
409 Infrastructure Reserve 5,880.00
410 Vehicle Replacement 33,405.96
430 Railroad Improvements 1,642.01
440 TH36-Lake Elmo Ave Improvement 8,086.00
446 Hudson Blvd Imp-Seg A-InwdHdrx 94.00
449 2025 Street & Utility Imprvmts 2,056.00
450 Stillwater Area Sch Dist Util 1,556.00
451 2026 Street & Utility Imprvmts 66,155.00
601 Water 105,168.67
602 Sewer 110,956.61
603 Surface Water Utility 6,475.27
611 WATER - CAPITAL 3,012.92
703 City Center Operations (ISF)7,699.85
803 Escrow Fund 47,298.50
Total For All Funds:574,178.39
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1
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/17/2026
Consent Agenda
TO: Lake Elmo City Council
FROM: Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Building Permit Fee Reduction for the St. Jude Dream Home - 3767
Knightsbridge Ln N
REVIEWED BY: Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☒Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐Balanced Finances now and future
☒Managed Growth ☐Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
Creative Homes is constructing the 2026 Minnesota St. Jude Dream Home in the Northstar
neighborhood. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital advances cures and means of prevention for
pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and consistent with the vision of St.
Jude’s founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s
ability to pay. St Jude specializes in care for some of the toughest pediatric cases, all while
investing in resources and technologies for cutting-edge scientific research and families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food and a majority of funding for St.
Jude comes from generous donors.
The St. Jude Dream Home Showplace home is built by a local builder through community
support, donated labor and materials from local trade partners, vendors, and national sponsors; and
upon completion of construction, the Showplace home is sold and net proceeds from the sale of
the home will be donated to St. Jude. The total request to be waived is $21,462.79.
($24,332.79 Total - $2870 Outside Agencies = $21,462.79 City. The State Surcharge $385.00 and
SAC (METRO) $2,485 cannot be waived by the city as these are paid to outside agencies.)
ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
Should the City waive the local building fees for 3767 Knightsbridge Ln N?
FISCAL IMPACT:
$21,462.79 in waived fees
OPTIONS:
•Approve fee waiver
•Deny fee waiver
•Approve partial fee waiver
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MOTION:
“Motion to approve Resolution #2026-011granting a reduction in certain building permit fees
for the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace house located at 3767 Knightsbridge Lane N.”
ATTACHMENTS:
•Invoice
•Resolution 2026-011
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A REDUCTION IN CERTAIN BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR
THE ST. JUDE DREAM HOME SHOWPLACE HOUSE LOCATED AT 3767 KNIGHTSBRIDGE
LANE N.
WHEREAS, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital advances cures, and means of
prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the vision of St. Jude’s founder Danny Thomas, no child is
denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, St Jude specializes in care for some of the toughest pediatric cases, all while
investing in resources and technologies for cutting-edge scientific research and families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food; and
WHEREAS, a majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors; and
WHEREAS, the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace home is built by a local builder through
community support, donated labor and materials from local trade partners, vendors, and national
sponsors; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of construction, the Showplace home is sold and net
proceeds from the sale of the home will be donated to St. Jude; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Showplace home will be built in the North
Star community in the city of Lake Elmo by builder Creative Homes and its many trade partners;
and
WHEREAS, the builder has requested that the City waive its permit fees for the
construction of the home; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to waive certain permit fees for the construction of the
home; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby approves the
following:
1.The building permit fees for the construction of the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home
Showplace home located at 3767 Knightsbridge Lane N. are hereby waived.
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2.The builder will still be responsible for paying all fees payable to outside agencies,
including, but not limited to, as the State of Minnesota (state surcharge) and the
Metropolitan Council (SAC charges).
Passed and duly adopted this 17th day of February 2026 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
__________________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
City Clerk
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Ave N | Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-747-3918 | lakeelmo.gov
Invoice
Workspace of the bill
Address 3767 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN N, CITY OF
LAKE ELMO
Municipality Lake Elmo, MN, Minnesota
Permit number LE-B-2026-00027
Cloudpermit ID US-MN34244-B-2026-30
Invoice details
Date 01/15/2026
Project phase Permit bill
Payer
CREATIVE HOMES
COMMERCE DR STE 410
WOODBURY, Minnesota
Item Notes Refundable Quantity Unit price Item
total
Building Permit Fee No 1.0 $5,371.65 $5,371.65
Driveway Permit Fee -
(Residential no curb
cut on residential
street)
No 1.0 $50.00 $50.00
Escrow - New Single
Family Detached
Dwelling
Yes 1.0 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Escrow Admin Fee No 1.0 $100.00 $100.00
Fireplace Installation No 1.0 $60.00 $60.00
HVAC - Residential
New Construction
No 1.0 $180.00 $180.00
Plan Review Fee -
Building
No 1.0 $3,491.5725 $3,491.57
Plumbing - New
Residential
Construction
No 1.0 $180.00 $180.00
Pre-Plan Review Fee No 1.0 -$631.58 -$631.58
SAC (City) Pre-Paid No 1.0 $0.00 $0.00
SAC (METRO)No 1.0 $2,485.00 $2,485.00
Sewer & Water No 1.0 $60.00 $60.00
Sewer Connection
Charge
No 1.0 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
State Surcharge - Bldg
Val
No 1.0 $385.00 $385.00
Surface Water Review No 1.0 $177.50 $177.50
Water Availability
Charge (WAC) Pre-
Paid
No 1.0 $0.00 $0.00
Water Connection
Charge
No 1.0 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Water
Equipment/Setup Fee -
Meter (3/4" or less)
No 1.0 $423.65 $423.65
AMOUNT DUE $24,332.79
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
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here is the link to pay: https://www.paymentservicenetwork.com/Login.aspx?acc=rt25107
DO NOT LOG IN, please use the “Quick Pay” option,
or payment can be made by cash or check at the City of Lake Elmo Building Department from 8 AM to 4:15 PM
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/17/2026
Consent
TO: City Council
FROM: Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Text Amendment – Public Hearing Notice Distances
REVIEWED BY: Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
CORE STRATEGIES:
☒Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☒Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☒Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐Balanced Finances now and future
☒Managed Growth ☐Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
At the December 9th 2025 City Council Workshop the Council provided direction to Staff to
increase the public hearing notice mailing distance requirements from 350’ to 500’ to increase
communication and transparency. There was also discussion regarding adding the notifications as
push notifications on the website which have been made available as of 1/26/26.
ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
The City Council is being asked to make a decision on the proposed amendments.
PROPOSAL DETAILS:
City Staff has worked with the City Attorney to identity all applicable City Code sections that
must be corrected. The twenty code sections listed below have been adjusted from 350’ to 500’.
The draft ordinance attached contains the complete language and underlined revisions.
•9.04.020
•9.04.040
•9.08.020
•9.08.030
•9.08.040
•103.00.070
•103.00.080
•103.00.090
•105.04.200
•105.04.410
•105.04.420
•105.04.440
•105.08.060
•105.08.080
•105.08.290
•105.12.240
•105.12.250
•105.12.300
•105.12.320
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•105.12.1210
PUBLIC HEARING:
A public hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper on January 16th 2026. The
following written comments were received for the public hearing:
Mel Eder (Address NA)– Provided comments in support of the increase to 500’ but also suggests
further consideration for rural/larger parcels.
Joyce Kelch (4855 Keats Ave N)– Provided comments in support of the 500’ increase but
suggests consideration for increased mailings for rural areas, similar to West Lakeland or
Stillwater Township. Alos noted that they signed up for Push Notifications.
George Crocker and Lea Fousche (5093 Keats Ave N) – Provided comments in agreement with
the comments proved by Joyce Kelch.
Anne Boucheck (2301 Legion Ave N) – Provided comments in support of the increase to 500’ but
would like to see more being done. Also commented that they would like to see revisions to the
Fresh main page.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission reviewed this text amendment at their January 26th 2026 meting. The
Commission voted to follow Staff’s recommended motion (Vote 5-0).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
OPTIONS:
•Approve the proposed text amendments.
•Amend the proposed text amendments.
•Deny the proposed text amendments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed text amendment, as part of the consent
agenda. If removed from the consent agenda, staff recommends the following motion:
“Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-01 proposed text amendments for Public Hearing Notice
Mailing Distances as presented by Staff”
AND
“Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-009 Summary of Publication of Ordinance 2026-01”
ATTACHMENTS:
•Ordinance 2026-01
•Resolution 2026-009
•Written Comments
From:MEL EDER
To:Chars, Jane; Sophia Jensen; Joyce Kelch
Cc:Jason Stopa; Kathie Smith
Subject:Re: Zoning, pertaining to notice requirements for public hearings on land use items from 350’ to 500’.
Documents:
Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 12:55:07 PM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
image003.png
Yes - I'm signed up for the notifications. The first time last week it didn't sign me a code and
this week it sent the code.
Sophia - the change from 350 to 500 feet is great for dense areas. But for the areas with arce
lot sizes from 1, 5, 10 and larger still doesn't cover many properties. It would great if we could
address the two different areas.
Mel
From: Chars, Jane <JaneChars@edinarealty.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 10:03 AM
To: Sophia Jensen <sjensen@lakeelmo.gov>; MEL EDER <meleder@msn.com>; Joyce Kelch
<jksupernova3@gmail.com>
Cc: Jason Stopa <JStopa@lakeelmo.gov>; Kathie Smith <KSmith@lakeelmo.gov>
Subject: RE: Zoning, pertaining to notice requirements for public hearings on land use items
from 350’ to 500’. Documents:
Thanks again for your help!
JaneChars@EdinaRealty.com
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
From:Joyce Kelch
To:Sophia Jensen
Cc:Eder Melvin Jane; George Crocker; Tim Beres; Joan Ziertman; JaneChars@EdinaRealty.com; Jason Stopa
Subject:Change from 350 " to 500 " notification
Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 1:54:01 PM
Sophia, Hello. Here my comments to City Council members for tonight's meeting. Thanks for
reviewing this item that was a huge concern for neighbors on & near Keats Ave N, several
years ago. Please vote to change the notification from 350' to 500' which will be a step in
right direction- like Hugo, Grant, Baytown & May Township have this 500 ' policy.
Although, West Lakeland has 1/4 mile or 10 closest neighbors and Stillwater Twp has 500 ' &
1/4 or 1/2 mile for special projects. Please consider this. Today, I submitted a requests for
PUSH notifications & received my confirmations. Thank you Mel Eder for your time to find
this statements & to notify me. Regards, Joyce Sullwold Kelch 4855 Keats Ave N, Lake
Elmo, MN 55042.
From:George Crocker
To:Sophia Jensen
Cc:Joyce Kelch; Eder Melvin Jane; Tim Beres; Joan Ziertman; Jane Chars; Jason Stopa
Subject:Re: Change from 350 " to 500 " notification
Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 2:27:08 PM
Hi Sophia - Thanks for helping us understand this proposed change. We support the comment
you recently received from Joyce Kelch.
George Crocker & Lea Foushee
5093 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN
On Jan 26, 2026, at 2:06 PM, Sophia Jensen <sjensen@lakeelmo.org> wrote:
Thank you for your public comments, Joyce.
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From: Joyce Kelch <jksupernova3@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 1:54 PM
To: Sophia Jensen <sjensen@lakeelmo.org>
Cc: Eder Melvin Jane <meleder@msn.com>; George Crocker <gwillc@nawo.org>; Tim
Beres <tim.beres@yahoo.com>; Joan Ziertman <ziertman@msn.com>;
JaneChars@EdinaRealty.com; Jason Stopa <JStopa@lakeelmo.gov>
Subject: Change from 350 ' to 500 ' notification
Sophia, Hello. Here my comments to City Council members for tonight's meeting.
Thanks for reviewing this item that was a huge concern for neighbors on & near
Keats Ave N, several years ago. Please vote to change the notification from 350'
to 500' which will be a step in right direction- like Hugo, Grant, Baytown & May
Township have this 500 ' policy. Although, West Lakeland has 1/4 mile or 10
closest neighbors and Stillwater Twp has 500 ' & 1/4 or 1/2 mile for special
projects. Please consider this. Today, I submitted a requests for PUSH
notifications & received my confirmations. Thank you Mel Eder for your time to
find this statements & to notify me. Regards, Joyce Sullwold Kelch 4855 Keats
Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042.
From:djbucheck@comcast.net
To:Sophia Jensen
Subject:PZC meeting this evening, January 26, 2026
Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 4:46:43 PM
Planning Commission Chairman and Members,
This evening, January 26, 2026, the Planning commission will be discussing not only who is required to be notified
for changes to land usage, but it can also be a time when the city tries to be more transparent with their citizens.
I am happy the staff made the recommendation to increase notification to those surrounding the proposed
development to 500 feet. However, more can be done! The city could be like our neighbor, West Lakeland, and
require notification of landowners within 1000 feet or ten landowners away from the proposal. Lake Elmo still has
large lots and 500 feet may mean only one landowner being notified. It is important to remember when development
takes place, not only are structures to be built, but there may/will be changes to traffic patterns, zoning changes,
and environmental impacts such as wildlife patterns and lighting. The wider the notification the more transparent
Also, may I ask if the city could post notifications of major subdivisions and preliminary major subdivisions on the
“Fresh” front page? The city does indicate if a meeting will take place, but does not indicate if any agenda item will
deal with a change in land usage. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to do some “clicking”, and so a small
posting on the front page would be helpful in informing citizens of potential changes. Please try to be as transparent
as possible.
I apologize for the late posting of this note. I would appreciate if my thoughts could be read aloud at the meeting this
evening.
Ann Bucheck
2301 Legion Avenue N.
Lake Elmo MN 55042
Phone 651-770-1730
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 103, SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, AND TITLE 105, ZONING, PERTAINING TO NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAND USE ITEMS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 9, Section
9.04.020 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
9.04.020 Conditional Use Permit
1.Conditional use permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, company,
or corporation to engage in mining within the city or for an owner to permit a person to
mine on the owner's property, without first having obtained a conditional use permit for
mining from the council.
2.Application and review of conditional use permit. The applicant shall submit an application
together with the required fees to the planning commission. Property owners within 350
500 feet shall be notified by certified mail ten days prior to the date the planning
commission considers the request. The planning commission shall consider the request at
its next regularly scheduled meeting, but not earlier than ten days from the date of
submission. The petitioner or petitioner's representative shall appear before the planning
commission in order to answer questions concerning the proposed mining. The planning
commission shall make its recommendation to the council within 60 days after the
submission of the application. The council must take action on the application within 60
days of receiving the recommendation of the planning commission. If it grants the mining
permit, the council may impose conditions it considers necessary to protect the health,
safety, morals, or general welfare of the city and to ensure the use is in harmony with the
general purpose of the intent of this section and the comprehensive plan. No application
for a mining permit shall be resubmitted within six months from the date of denial.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 9, Section
9.04.040 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
9.04.040 Application
1.Filing. The application for the permit required in LEC 9.04.020 shall be filed with the
administrator for presentation to the council. A fee as set forth from time to time by
resolution of the council shall accompany each application. Application for renewal permit
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must be made 45 days prior to the termination of the previous permit. The application shall
be made in the names of the operator of the mine and the owner of the land to be mined.
2. Contents. The application shall contain:
1. The name and address of the operator and owner of the land;
2. The correct legal description of the property where the mining shall occur;
3. Names of neighboring landowners within 350 500 feet;
4. A map of the property where the mining is to occur that clearly indicates the
property lines and the limits of the proposed excavation. Topographic data,
including contours at vertical intervals of not more than five feet except where the
horizontal contour interval is 100 feet or more, a two-foot vertical interval shall be
shown on this map. Watercourses, marshes, wooded areas, rock outcrops, power
transmission poles and lines, and other significant features shall also be shown.
1929 sea level datum shall be used for all topographic mapping where feasible;
5. The purpose of the removal, storage, or excavation;
6. The estimated time required to complete the removal, storage, or excavation;
7. The plan of operation, including soil processing (any operation other than direct
mining and removal), nature of the processing and equipment, location of the plant,
source of water, disposal of water, and reuse of water;
8. The plans for drainage, water and wind erosion control, sedimentation and dust
control. These plans shall be in conformity with the recommendations of the county
soil and water conservation district office;
9. A map or plat of the proposed pit or excavation showing the confines or limits of
the excavation together with the proposed finished elevations based on 1929 sea
level datum. Where the finished elevations prohibit natural drainage, certified soil
borings shall be included through the proposed excavation;
10. A comprehensive plan showing that suitable provision will be made for the
restoration of the excavated area so that it will not become a health or safety hazard
or a nuisance. The plan must include anticipated final elevations, slope, and a plan
for the return of sub-soil and topsoil. Where the council deems it necessary, the
plan shall include adjoining related areas where excavations have previously been
made and remain under the control of the owner of the land on which the excavating
is to be done or under the control of the person other than the owner to whom the
permit is to be issued; and
11. The travel routes to and from the site.
3. Operation and land rehabilitation. The applicant shall abide by one of the two following
operating and land rehabilitation practices:
1. Excavations resulting in the accumulation of substantial water areas after
rehabilitation must meet the following requirements:
1. The water depth must not be less than three feet.
2. All banks shall be sloped to the water line at a slope which shall not be
steeper than four feet horizontal to one foot vertical.
3. All banks shall be sodded or surfaced with soil of a quality at least equal to
the topsoil of land areas immediately surrounding and to a depth of at least
three inches.
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4. The topsoil as required by subsection (c)(1)c of this section shall be planted
with trees, shrubs, legumes or grasses upon the parts of the area where re-
vegetation is possible.
5. Slopes on boundary areas shall not be steeper than four feet horizontal to
one foot vertical.
2. Excavations not resulting in water areas after rehabilitation, but which must be
graded or backfilled, shall meet the following requirements:
1. The grading or backfilling shall be made with non-noxious, non-flammable,
non-combustible solids.
2. The graded or backfilled area shall not collect or permit stagnant water to
remain in the graded or backfilled area.
3. The peaks and depressions of the area shall be reduced to a gently rolling
topography in substantial conformity to the land area immediately
surrounding and which will minimize erosion due to rainfall.
4. The graded or backfilled area shall be sodded or surfaced with soil of a
quality at least equal to the topsoil of land areas immediately surrounding,
and to a depth of at least three inches.
5. The topsoil as required by subsection (c)(2)d of this section shall be planted
with trees, shrubs, legumes, or grasses upon the parts of the area where re-
vegetation is possible.
6. New slopes on boundary areas shall not be steeper than four feet horizontal
to one foot vertical.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 9, Section
9.08.020 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
9.08.020 Permit
1. Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, company, corporation, or
association to engage in commercial lumbering or harvesting of forest products or to
remove any trees on any forested area within the city without first obtaining a permit from
the council.
2. Application and review. The applicant shall submit an application together with the
required fees to the planning commission. Property owners within 350 500 feet shall be
notified by certified mail ten days prior to the date the planning commission considers the
request. The planning commission shall consider the request at its next regularly scheduled
meeting, but not earlier than ten days from the date of submission. The petitioner or
petitioner's representative shall appear before the planning commission in order to answer
questions concerning the proposed permit. The planning commission shall make its
recommendation to the council within 60 days after the submission of the application. The
council must take action on the application within 60 days of receiving the recommendation
of the planning commission. If it grants the permit, the council may impose conditions it
considers necessary to protect the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the city and
to ensure the use is in harmony with the general purpose of the intent of LEC 9.08.010 et
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seq. and the comprehensive plan. No application for a permit shall be re-submitted within
six months from the date of the denial.
3.Exclusions. This section shall not apply to any parcel of land two acres in size or less, nor
does it apply to the removal of diseased trees.
4.Permit duration. The permit shall be valid for one year unless terminated by the council
for failure to comply with the provision of LEC 9.08.010 et seq.
5.Fee. The fee for the permit shall be the fee for certain occupations as set by resolution of
the council.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 9, Section
9.08.030 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
9.08.030 Application--Commercial Lumbering Or Harvesting
The application for a permit for commercial lumbering or harvesting of forest products shall
contain:
1. The name and address of the operator and owner of the land;
2. The legal description of the land involved;
3. Names of neighboring landowners within 350 500 feet;
4.The plan of operation, approved by the forestry extension service of the University of
Minnesota;
5.The plan of reforestation, approved by the forestry extension service of the University of
Minnesota; and
6. A bond sufficient to cover the costs of reforestation required by LEC 9.08.010 et seq.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 9, Section
9.08.040 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
9.08.040 Application--Removal Of Trees From Any Forested Area
The application for a permit for the removal of trees from any forested area shall contain:
1. The name and address of the operator and owner of the land;
2. The legal description of the land involved;
3. Names of neighboring landowners within 350 500 feet; and
4. The plan of reforestation.
SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 103,
Section 103.00.070 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
103.00.070 Minor Subdivisions
1.Purpose and intent. The purpose of a minor subdivision process is to allow the city to waive
certain procedures and requirements of a major subdivision. The purpose is to reduce the
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time and cost to the property owner for dividing land in locations and situations that are
well defined and where no new public infrastructure is required. The minor subdivision
process allows for concurrent review and approval of a preliminary and final plat.
2. Criteria for minor subdivision. A minor subdivision is a division of land which results in
no more than four parcels shown on the plat/survey:
1. Each resultant parcel meets all applicable requirements of the zoning code,
including, but not limited to, density, lot size, lot width, and minimum frontage on
a public road, unless a variance has been approved according to the procedures set
forth in LEC 103.00.110.
2. No new public rights-of-way or streets shall be necessary for or created by the
subdivision.
3. Streets, utility easements, drainage easements or public park land or cash in lieu of
land shall be dedicated as required by the city.
4. All wetland areas and state department of natural resources protected waters shall
be protected with a conservation easement up to the 100-year flood level.
5. The minor subdivision complies with all applicable requirements of the road
authority, including access spacing and location criteria for sight distances if
located adjacent to a state or county highway, and/or of the watershed districts in
which it is located.
3. Submittal requirements. Requests for minor subdivision shall be filed with the city on an
official application form. The applicant's signature shall be provided on the application
form. If the applicant is not the fee owner of the property, the fee owner's signature shall
also be provided on the application form, or the applicant shall provide separate written
and signed authorization for the application from the fee owner. Such application shall be
accompanied by the following information. The applicant shall submit a minimum of four
large-scale copies and ten reduced scale (11-inch by 17-inch) copies and electronic
versions of all graphics. The application shall be considered as being officially submitted
and complete when the applicant has complied with all the specified requirements. The
applicant will be responsible for all expenses incurred in obtaining the required
information.
1. An application fee as set forth by the city's adopted fee schedule.
2. Detailed written and graphic materials fully explaining the proposed minor
subdivision.
3. List of property owners located within 350 500 feet of the subject property in a
format prescribed by the city.
4. A preliminary plat prepared by a registered land surveyor in the form required by
M.S.A. ch. 505, as it may be amended from time to time, and the name, address,
and registration number of the surveyor, which includes:
1. Graphical scale not more than one-inch equals 100 feet.
2. North point indication.
3. Original and proposed lot boundaries.
4. Topographic data at two-foot contours.
5. Existing and resulting parcel legal descriptions.
6. Buildable area on each lot and proposed building pad.
7. The location of existing structures on the site.
8. Existing and proposed driveway locations.
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9. Existing easement locations.
10. Existing parks, streets and utility easements.
11. Delineated wetlands and water bodies, including ordinary high water
elevations and floodplain boundaries as applicable.
12. Sewage treatment systems and/or well locations.
13. Location and size of existing sewers, water mains, wells, culverts, or other
underground utilities within the tract and to a distance of 150 feet beyond
the tract; the data as grades, invert elevations, and locations of catch basins,
and manholes shall also be shown.
5. Drainage, grading and erosion control plans, if applicable.
6. Existing and proposed lowest floor elevations for each lot.
7. Soil testing for the installation of subsurface sewage treatment system, if applicable.
8. If driveways to a state or county highway are required, driveway permits or a letter
of intent to approve said driveways from the applicable road authority.
9. Any additional information if deemed necessary and required by the city. The city
may waive for good cause certain information requirements not pertinent to the
particular minor subdivision request.
4. Review of minor subdivision.
1. Review by staff and other commissions or jurisdictions. The city shall refer copies
of the preliminary plat to the city engineer, planner, attorney, the watershed district,
and the appropriate county, state, or other public agencies for their review and
comment. The city shall instruct the appropriate staff persons to prepare technical
reports, where appropriate, and to provide general assistance in preparing a
recommendation on the action to the planning commission and council.
2. Public hearing set. Upon receipt of a complete application, the city shall set a public
hearing following proper hearing notification. The planning commission shall
conduct the hearing, and report its findings and make a recommendation to council.
Notice of said hearing shall consist of a legal property description and a description
of the request, which shall be published in the official newspaper at least ten days
prior to the hearing and written notification of said hearing shall be mailed at least
ten days prior to the hearing to all owners of land within 350 500 feet of the
boundary of the property in question. Public hearings shall follow the hearing
process outlined in LEC 105.12.250. Failure of a property owner to receive said
notice shall not invalidate any such proceedings as set forth within this title.
3. The planning commission shall make a finding of fact and recommend such actions
or conditions relating to the request as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and
purpose of this title.
4. The city council shall not approve a minor subdivision until it has received a report
and recommendation from the planning commission and city staff, or until 60 days
after the first regular planning commission meeting at which the request was
considered.
5. Approval of a minor subdivision shall require passage of a resolution by a majority
vote of a quorum of the city council.
6. Prior to certification by the city of the approval of the minor subdivision, the
applicant shall submit the final plat for signature, supply the easement documents
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granting the city any easements required by the city using the city’s standard form
of easement and pay any required recording or other fees.
7. Whenever an application for a minor subdivision has been considered and denied
by the city council, a similar application for a minor subdivision affecting
substantially the same property shall not be considered again by the planning
commission or the city council for at least six months from the date of its denial
unless a decision to reconsider such matter is made by a majority vote of the entire
city council.
5. Recording of the minor subdivision. If the minor subdivision is approved by the council,
the subdivider shall record it with the county recorder or registrar of titles within 180 days
after the approval. If not recorded within 180 days, approval of the minor subdivision shall
be considered void, unless a request for a time extension is submitted in writing and
approved by the council. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording, furnish the
city with copies of the recorded documents which effectuate the minor subdivision. No
building permits shall be issued for construction of any structure on any lot within the
approved minor subdivision until the city has received evidence of the plat being recorded
by the county.
6. Financial guarantee. Following the approval of a minor subdivision as required by this
section and prior to the issuing of any building permits or the commencing of any work,
the applicant may be required to submit a financial guarantee to the city to ensure the
completion of any improvements as shown on the approved plans and as required as a
condition of minor subdivision approval.
7. Certification of taxes paid. Prior to approval of an application for a minor subdivision, the
applicant shall provide certification to the city that there are no delinquent property taxes,
special assessments, interest, or city utility fees due upon the parcel of land to which the
minor subdivision application relates.
SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 103,
Section 103.00.080 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
103.00.080 Major Subdivisions, Pre-Application Conference
1. Purpose and intent. In order to ensure that all applicants are informed of the procedural
requirements and minimum standards of this title and the requirements or limitations
imposed by other city ordinances or plans, prior to the development of a preliminary plat,
applicants are required to attend a pre-application conference with city staff (including, but
not limited to, the planning director and the city engineer) to review and discuss the
proposed subdivision.
1. Pre-application conference. Before filing of an application for a major subdivision
with the city, the applicant of the proposed major subdivision shall arrange for and
attend a pre-application conference with the planning director, city engineer and
other city staff. The primary purpose of the pre-application conference shall be to
provide the applicant with an opportunity to gather information and obtain guidance
as to the general suitability of his proposal for the area for which it is proposed and
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its conformity to the provisions of this section before incurring substantial expense
in the preparation of plans, surveys and other data.
2. Prerequisite. No application for a major subdivision will be accepted by the city
unless an applicant’s proposal is distinctly similar to one reviewed by city staff in
the required pre-application conference.
2. Submittal requirements. Requests for pre-application conference and staff review of a
major subdivision shall be filed with the city on an official application form. The applicant's
signatures shall be provided on the application form. If the applicant is not the fee owner
of the property, the fee owner's signature shall also be provided on the application form, or
the applicant shall provide separate written and signed authorization for the application
from the fee owner. Such application shall be accompanied by the following information.
The applicant shall submit a minimum of four large-scale copies, ten reduced scale (11-
inch by 17-inch) copies, and electronic versions of all graphics. The application shall be
considered as being officially submitted and complete when the applicant has complied
with all the specified requirements. The applicant will be responsible for all expenses
incurred in obtaining the required information.
1. An application fee as set forth by the city's adopted fee schedule.
2. Detailed written and graphic materials fully explaining the proposed major
subdivision.
3. List of property owners located within 350 500 feet of the subject property in a
format prescribed by the city.
4. A scaled drawing which includes:
1. Locations of boundary lines in relation to a known section, quarter section,
or quarter quarter section line comprising a legal description of the property.
2. Graphical scale not less than one-inch equals 100 feet.
3. Data and north point.
4. Existing conditions.
1. Boundary line of proposed subdivision, clearly indicated;
2. Existing zoning classification for land within and abutting the
subdivision;
3. A statement on the acreage and dimensions of the lots;
4. Location widths and names of existing or previously platted streets
or other public ways, showing type, width, and conditions of
improvements, if any, railroad and utility rights-of-way, parks and
other open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, easements in
section and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of 150
feet beyond the tract;
5. Location and size of existing sewers, water mains, wells, culverts,
or other underground utilities within the tract and to a distance of
150 feet beyond the tract; the data as grades, invert elevations, and
locations of catch basins, and manholes shall also be shown;
6. Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land,
within 150 feet, identified by name and ownership, including all
contiguous land owned or controlled by the subdivider;
7. Topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals of not
more than five feet; watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops, power
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transmission poles and lines and other significant features shall also
be shown; National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) shall be used
for all topographic mapping;
8. The subdivider may be required to file a report prepared by a
registered civil engineer or soil scientist on the feasibility of on-site
sewer and water systems on each lot; the report shall include a soil
borings analysis and a percolation test to verify conclusions;
9. Buildable area on each lot and proposed building pad;
10. Existing and proposed driveway locations;
11. Existing parks, streets and easement locations; and
12. Delineated wetlands and water bodies, including ordinary high
water elevations and floodplain boundaries as applicable.
5. Proposed design features.
1. Layout of proposed streets showing right-of-way widths, centerline
grade, typical cross-sections, and proposed names of streets in
conformance with all applicable city ordinances and policies; the
name of any street used in the city or its environs shall not be used
unless the proposed street is the logical extension of an already
named street, in which event the same name shall be used. The
names and number shall comply with the county uniform street
numbering system.
2. Areas other than streets, pedestrian ways, and utility easement,
intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including the
size of the areas in acres.
3. Provision for surface water disposal, drainage, and flood control
within the boundaries of the proposed property division consistent
with LEC 105.04.740, stormwater management and erosion and
sediment control.
6. Supplementary information. The supplementary information as shall
reasonably be deemed necessary by city staff including, but not limited to:
1. Proposed protective covenants;
2. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of residential
buildings with number of proposed dwellings and type of business
or industry, so as to review the effect of the development on traffic,
fire hazards, and congestion of population;
3. If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan
for the areas, including dimensions, shall be shown. The proposed
zoning plans shall be for information only and not vest any rights in
the application for use other than residential;
4. A statement showing the proposed density with the method of
calculating said density shall also shown;
5. Where the subdivider owns property adjacent to that which is being
proposed for division, the city may require that the subdivider
submit a sketch plan or ghost plat of the remainder of the property
so as to show the possible relationship between the proposed
division and a future subdivision. All subdivisions shall be
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reasonably consistent with the existing or potential adjacent
subdivisions; and
6. Where structures are to be placed on large or excessively deep lots,
which are subject to replat, the development subdivision plans shall
indicate placement of structures so that lots may be further
subdivided, in addition to a sketch plan that illustrates a way in
which the lots can possibly be resubdivided.
3. Pre-application plan review. The pre-application plan for the proposed subdivision shall
be reviewed by city staff. The city staff review of the proposed subdivision plan is to
provide the applicant with an opportunity to gather information and obtain guidance as to
the general suitability of his proposal for the area for which it is proposed and its conformity
to the provisions of this subchapter. The applicant shall not construe any of the information
provided by city at this point in the review process as an approval or denial of the proposed
subdivision but rather as information to guide the applicant through the next steps in the
city review process for the applicant’s proposal.
SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 103,
Section 103.00.090 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
103.00.090 Preliminary Major Subdivisions (Preliminary Plat)
1. Submittal requirements. Requests for preliminary plat approval may be filed with the city
on an official application form after the applicant has attended a pre-application conference
with city staff and has received comments about the proposed subdivision from the city as
outlined in LEC 103.00.080. The applicant's signatures shall be provided on the application
form. If the applicant is not the fee owner of the property, the fee owner's signature shall
also be provided on the application form, or the applicant shall provide separate written
and signed authorization for the application from the fee owner. The application shall be
considered as being officially submitted and complete when the applicant has complied all
the specified requirements and submitted all the information outlined below.
1. The applicant shall submit a minimum of four large scale copies and ten reduced
scale (11x17) copies of all graphics, as well as electronic versions of all the
submitted documentation and project plans.
2. Graphic scale of preliminary plat prepared by a registered land surveyor in the form
required by M.S.A. ch. 505, as it may be amended from time to time, and the name,
address, and registration number of the surveyor not less than 1 inch to 100 feet.
3. A fee as set forth by the city's adopted fee schedule.
4. Detailed written and graphic materials fully explaining the proposed major
subdivision.
5. List of property owners located within 350 500 feet of the subject property in a
format prescribed by the city.
6. Proposed name of subdivision; names shall not duplicate or too closely resemble
names of existing subdivisions; in any case, the name must be approved by the
county recorder.
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7. Location of boundary lines in relation to a known section, quarter section, or quarter
quarter section lines comprising a legal description of the property.
8. Names and addresses of all persons having any interest in the property, the
developer, designer, and surveyor together with the interested person's registration
number.
9. Data and north point.
10. Date of preparation.
11. Existing conditions.
1. Boundary line of proposed subdivision, clearly indicated;
2. Existing zoning classifications for land within and abutting the subdivision;
3. A general statement on the approximate acreage and dimensions of the lots;
4. Location, widths, and names of all existing or previously platted streets or
other public ways, showing type, width, and condition of improvements, if
any, railroad and utility rights-of-way, parks and other public open spaces,
permanent buildings and structures, easements and section and corporate
lines within the tract and to a distance of 150 feet beyond the tract;
5. Location and size of existing sewers, water mains, culverts, or other
underground facilities within the tract and to a distance of 150 feet beyond
the tract; the data as grades, invert elevations, and locations of catch basins,
and manholes shall also be shown;
6. Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within 150
feet, identified by name and ownership, including all contiguous land
owned or controlled by the subdivider;
7. Topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals of not more than
two feet; watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops, power transmission poles
and lines, and other significant feature shall also be shown; National
Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) shall be used for all topographic
mapping; and
8. In major subdivisions where public water and sewer are not available, the
city engineer may require the subdivider to file a report prepared by a soil
scientist or a registered civil engineer on the feasibility of on-site sanitary
sewer and water systems on each lot. The report shall include a soil boring
analysis and percolation tests to verify conclusions.
12. Proposed design features.
1. Layout of proposed streets showing right-of-way widths, centerline grade,
typical cross-sections, and proposed names of streets in conformance with
all applicable city ordinances and policies. The street names and numbers
shall comply with the county uniform street naming and property
numbering system, with the following exceptions: Unless a newly proposed
street directly extends from an existing street, no street name that already
exists in the city or its environs shall be used, regardless if it is on the same
grid as another street.
2. North-south avenues shall follow the grid system, increasing alphabetically
from east to west, but must use different names.
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3. East-west streets shall follow the grid numbering system as appropriate, but
a different suffix such as Lane, Place, Way, etc., or a different prefix such
as Upper or Lower shall be used.
1. The names of deflecting streets shall not vary; names of continual
streets shall not change, even if the street changes direction, unless
an intersection exists.
2. The names of deflecting streets shall be determined according to
their relation to an arterial or collector street if appropriate,
otherwise such names shall be determined according to their main
point of entry in to a development or as deemed appropriate by
council.
3. All street names shall end with the directional suffix of North.
4. Locations and widths of proposed alleys and pedestrian ways.
5. Locations and size of proposed sewer lines and water mains.
6. Layout, numbers, lot areas, and preliminary dimensions of lots and blocks.
7. Building pads shall be shown to demonstrate minimum front and side street
building setback lines.
8. When lots are located on a curve, the width of the lot at the building setback
line shall be shown.
9. Areas, other than streets, alleys, pedestrian ways, and utility easements
intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including the size of the
area or areas in acres. This shall include areas planned for trails and parks
within the city.
10. Area calculations of lots, rights-of-way, streets, public highways, alleys,
parks and public trails, wetland and wetland buffers and other features with
accurate dimensions.
11. Water mains shall be provided to serve the subdivision by extension of any
existing community system wherever feasible. Service connections shall be
stubbed into the property line and all necessary fire hydrants shall also be
provided. Extensions of the public water supply system shall be designed
so as to provide public water in accordance with the standards of the city.
In areas where public water supply is not available, well plans must comply
with applicable state regulations and shall be submitted for the approval of
the city building official.
12. Sanitary sewer mains and service connections shall be installed in
accordance with the standards established by the city.
13. All private sewage treatment systems shall be installed in accordance with
standards established by the county. Demonstration of two separate and
distinct areas, suitable for septic drainfields or onsite system treatment area,
is required.
14. Surface water disposal, drainage, and flood control shall be provided within
the boundaries of the proposed property division consistent with LEC
105.04.740, stormwater management and erosion sediment control.
15. Location of 100-year floodplain areas and floodway districts from existing
adopted maps or data.
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16. A line or contour representing the ordinary high water level, the toe and the
top of bluffs, and the minimum building setback distances from the top of
the bluff and the lake or stream.
13. Supplementary information. The following supplementary information shall be
submitted when deemed necessary by the city:
1. Written statement explaining changes or modifications to the sketch plan.
2. Proposed protective covenants.
3. An accurate soil survey of the subdivision prepared by a qualified person.
In areas of questionable soil conditions, percolation tests at the rate of no
fewer than two successful test results for each proposed septic disposal area
(a total of four tests per proposed lot) may be required on a lot-by-lot basis
to determine the suitability of any particular site for building.
4. A statement prepared by a qualified person identifying tree coverage in the
proposed subdivision in terms of type, weakness, maturity, potential hazard,
infestation, vigor, density, and spacing.
5. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of residential buildings
with number of proposed dwelling units and/or type of business or industry,
so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, and
congestion of population.
6. If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning for the areas,
including dimensions, shall be shown.
7. Where the subdivider owns property adjacent to that which is being
proposed for the subdivision, the planning commission may require that the
subdivider submit a sketch plan of the remainder of the property so as to
show the possible relationships between the proposed subdivision and the
future subdivision. All subdivisions shall be shown to relate well with
existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
8. Where structures are to be placed on large or excessively deep lots which
are subject to potential replat, the subdivider shall provide in the preliminary
plat, a sketch plan which indicates minimum building setback lines and
future roadway alignments which would not interfere with structural
placement at the time of future subdivision.
9. A vegetation preservation and protection plan, consistent with LEC
105.12.470, that shows those trees proposed to be removed, those to remain,
the types and locations of trees and other vegetation that are to be planted.
10. Developer shall provide a landscape plan, signed by a licensed landscape
architect, which shows the placement of ponding, berms, trees, and tree
seedlings, shrubs, and shrub seedlings and native grasses.
1. Landscape plans shall adhere to all requirements of LEC 105.12.480
and shall include the city's landscape standard notes.
2. Irrigation plans shall be submitted and be in compliance with city
general irrigation standards.
11. If the development is an open space preservation development, architectural
and performance standards shall be submitted. If applicable, developments
within the I-94 corridor and Old Village shall submit architectural
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renderings in order to ensure compliance with city design guidelines and
standards.
12. Any environmental review, such as an environmental assessment
worksheet, as required by state statutes. If an environmental review is
required, the preliminary plat application cannot proceed until the review or
study is complete.
14. Other information. Other information shall be provided as may be reasonably
requested by the city staff, planning commission, or council.
2. Preliminary major subdivision (Preliminary Plat) review.
1. Review by staff and other commissions or jurisdictions. The city shall refer copies
of the preliminary plat to the city engineer, planner, attorney, the park commission,
and the appropriate county, state, or other public agencies, including, but not
limited to the watershed districts, the state department of transportation and/or the
county if the application abuts a county road or highway or county state-aid
highway, and/or the department of natural resources (DNR) if the application is
within a shoreland overlay district and/or floodplain management district, for their
review and comment. The city shall instruct the appropriate staff persons to prepare
technical reports where appropriate, and to provide general assistance in preparing
a recommendation on the action to the planning commission and council.
2. Comment must be received within 30 days or it will be assumed there are no
objections.
3. Public hearing set. Upon receipt of a complete application, the city shall set a public
hearing following proper hearing notification. The planning commission shall conduct the
hearing and report its findings and recommendations to the council. The planning director
shall give notice of the hearing. The notice shall consist of a property description and a
description of the request. The notice shall be published in the official newspaper at least
ten days prior to the date of the hearing and written notification of the hearing shall be
mailed at least ten days prior to all owners of land within 350 500 feet of the boundary of
the property in question. Public hearings shall follow the hearing procedures outlined in
LEC 105.12.250. The planning commission, at its discretion, may direct that notification
be sent to property owners at distances of greater than 350 500 feet. The failure of any
property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings set forth in this title.
4. Planning commission action.
1. The planning commission shall make a finding of fact and recommend such actions
or conditions relating to the request as it deems necessary to carry out the intent and
purpose of this title. The planning commission shall have the authority to request
additional information from the subdivider concerning the proposal, as deemed
necessary to formulate a recommendation on the proposal.
2. The planning commission shall recommend approval of the preliminary plat if it in
all ways conforms to the city's comprehensive plan and development code. The
commission shall recommend denial of the preliminary plat if it makes any of the
following findings:
1. That the proposed subdivision is in conflict with the city's comprehensive
plan, development code, capital improvements program, or other policy or
regulation.
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2. That the physical characteristics of the site, including, but not limited to,
topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility
to flooding, water storage, and retention, are such that the site is not suitable
for the type or intensity of development or use contemplated.
3. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely
to cause substantial and irreversible environmental damage.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will be
detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will conflict
with easements on record or with easements established by judgment of a
court.
6. That the subdivision is premature as determined by the standards of this
title.
5. City council action.
1. The council shall act upon the preliminary plat after it has received a report and
recommendation from the planning commission and the city staff, or until 60 days
after the first regular planning commission meeting at which the request was
considered. The council shall have the option of receiving additional testimony if
it so chooses. An application for preliminary plat shall be approved or denied within
120 days from the date of its official and complete submission unless extended
pursuant to statute or a time waiver is granted by the subdivider.
2. If the preliminary plat is not approved by the council, the reasons for the action
shall be recorded in the proceedings of the council and transmitted to the applicant.
If the preliminary plat is approved, the approval shall not constitute final acceptance
of the layout. Subsequent approval will be required of the engineering proposals
and other features and requirements as specified by this title to be indicated on the
final plat. The council may require revisions in the preliminary plat and final plat
as it deems necessary for the public health, safety, general welfare, and
convenience.
6. Effect of approval. For one year following preliminary plat approval, unless the subdivider
and city agree otherwise, no amendment to the comprehensive plan or other official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, or lot layout that
was approved by the city.
7. Effect of denial. If a preliminary plat application is denied by the city council, a similar
application for a preliminary plat affecting substantially the same property shall not be
considered again by the planning commission or city council for at least six months from
the date of its denial by the council.
8. Submission of final plat; request for extension. If the preliminary plat is approved by the
council, the subdivider must submit the final plat within 180 days after city approval, or
approval of the preliminary plat shall be considered void, unless a request for time
extension is submitted in writing and approved by the council. Such request for an
extension shall include the following:
1. An explanation for why a final plat has not been applied for;
2. What, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete the platting process;
and
3. The anticipated completion date; and
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4. the require city fee.
The council may approve up to two such extensions of not more than one additional year per
extension.
SECTION 9. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 103,
Section 105.04.200 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.04.200 Application Review
1. The completed application shall be forwarded to the building inspector for review and
recommendation. Within 30 days of the receipt of the completed application, the city
administrator shall schedule a public hearing before the city council to review the
application. The public hearing shall be preceded by ten days' mailed notice to all residents
within 350 500 feet of the perimeter of the applicant's property.
2. Wind generator permits shall be issued subject to the following conditions:
1. The minimum lot size requirement shall be 40 acres. The site must also be large
enough to contain within its boundaries any debris resulting from tower failure
and/or falling ice.
2. The wind generator structure shall not exceed 125 feet in height.
3. The wind generator and guy wires shall have a minimum setback of 150 feet from
any property line.
4. Fencing may be required if the structure poses a safety hazard to residents.
5. Accessory buildings and guy wires must meet the setback requirements for the
underlying zoning district.
6. No lighting is allowed on the wind generator.
7. Wind generators are prohibited in the Lake Elmo Airport Safety Zones.
8. There shall be at least 1,000 feet between wind generators.
9. If the applicant's property is subdivided into parcels of less than 40 acres, the wind
generator shall be removed as a condition of the subdivision approval.
10. Wind generator permits are not transferable. Upon sale of the property, the
purchaser must apply for a new wind generator permit or remove the wind generator
from the property.
SECTION 10. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.04.410 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.04.410 Amateur Radio Tower Antenna Permit
1. Applications for an amateur radio tower antenna permit shall be submitted to the city
planner, and shall include the following:
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1. A survey drawn to scale, which illustrates the parcel on which the antenna will be
located, buildings located on the parcel, buildings located within 100 feet of the
parcel, and the location of the proposed amateur radio tower antenna;
2. A drawing to scale, which illustrates the antenna's relative size and visibility from
adjoining property. Amateur radio tower antenna structures shall not exceed 120
feet in height. The amateur radio tower antenna must be set back from all adjoining
property lines a distance no less than the height of the amateur radio tower antenna
plus 15 feet;
3. Documentation from the amateur radio tower antenna manufacturer showing
construction details and construction materials;
4. Mailing addresses for all property owners of record located within 350 500 feet of
the subject property; and
5. A copy of the applicant's FCC amateur radio license.
SECTION 11. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.04.420 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.04.420 Planning Commission Review
1. Upon receipt of a completed application, the city planner shall schedule a hearing before
the planning commission, which shall be preceded by ten days' mailed notice to the record
owners of property located within 350 500 feet of the parcel on which the amateur radio
tower antenna will be located.
2. The planning commission shall make recommendations to the city council regarding the
issuance of an amateur radio tower antenna permit and, in particular, concerning the
following:
1. The reasonable necessity for the amateur radio tower antenna;
2. The appropriateness of the amateur radio tower antenna design;
3. The appropriateness of the amateur radio tower antenna's construction materials
and assembly;
4. Maintenance requirements; and/or
5. The distance of the amateur radio tower antenna from adjoining property lines.
SECTION 12. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.04.440 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.04.440 Review And Revocation
The city planner shall inspect the property at least annually for compliance with the provisions of
the amateur radio tower antenna agreement. If the permittee does not comply with the terms of the
agreement, a hearing shall be scheduled before the city council for determining whether to
terminate the agreement. The hearing shall be preceded by ten days' mailed notice to occupants of
property within 350 500 feet of the lot on which the amateur radio tower antenna is located.
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SECTION 13. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.08.060 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.08.060 Excavation And Grading Permits
1. Permit required. No person shall undertake, authorize, or permit any of the following
actions without first having obtained a grading and excavating permit from the city:
1. Any excavating, grading, filling, or other changes in the earth's topography
resulting in the movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material, except in any
designated wetlands, floodplain, or shoreland district;
2. Any excavating, grading, filling, or other changes in the earth's topography in any
designated wetlands, floodplain, or shoreland district for construction projects,
development, or subdivisions;
3. Any excavation of gravel or other materials for the purpose of creating wetlands,
berming, other natural features, and landscape amenities; or
4. Any changing of a natural drainageway or drainage pattern that results in increasing
or intensifying the flow of surface water upon adjacent property.
2. Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, no grading or excavation permit shall be required
for the following activities except as required by state building code:
1. Earthwork undertaken in accordance with grading plans approved in conjunction
with a site and building plan review or plat approval;
2. Earthwork which will result in moving less than 50 cubic yards of material,
provided the work does not take place in any designated wetlands, floodplain, or
shoreland district and does not affect local drainage patterns; or
3. Public improvement projects.
3. Plan approval required. No grading or excavation permit shall be issued for site grading
or excavation without approved plans for site development and adequate provision for site
protection from wind or water erosion. See LEC 105.04.750 for stormwater and erosion
and sediment control requirements.
4. Changes to earth's topography prohibited without permit. No person shall undertake,
authorize, or permit any excavating, grading, filling, or other change in the earth's
topography which violates or is not in compliance with a grading or excavating permit
issued by the city, including the approved plans and all terms and conditions of the permit.
5. Public hearing. All grading and excavating applications, for the purpose of creating
wetlands, berming, landscape amenities, and other natural features that result in the moving
of more than 400 cubic yards of material per acre of site area shall require a public hearing.
To the extent possible, grading permit review will be combined with other planning permits
reviews.
6. Review of grading permits. Applications for a grading or excavation permit that require
either an administrative review or approval by the city council following a public hearing,
shall be made to the city planner on forms provided by the city. The application shall be
accompanied by the fee set forth from time to time by resolution of the city council.
7. Submission requirements. All grading and excavation permit applications shall be
accompanied by the following information:
1. The legal description of the property;
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2. The required fee, as set forth in the city's fee schedule, as it may be amended from
time to time;
3. Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property;
4. Existing and proposed final grades utilizing two-foot contour intervals;
5. A survey showing the location and elevation of all roads, utilities, and structures
which may be impacted by the proposal;
6. A tree survey showing all trees having a caliper of six inches or greater and a tree
preservation plan;
7. A landscaping and site restoration plan;
8. A development concept plan indicating how the recontoured parcel may be
developed in a manner consistent with this chapter and the comprehensive plan;
9. A drainage plan which includes any engineering work for stormwater retention
must comply with LEC 105.04.770;
10. An erosion control plan indicating the type and location of erosion measures to be
used, must comply with LEC 105.04.7870;
11. A traffic analysis showing how the materials will be removed from or delivered to
the site;
12. Two copies of all available soil borings together with boring location maps and any
other soil information pertinent to improvements;
13. The other information as may be required by the city;
14. A schedule of building construction phasing on permit site;
15. The hours of operation; and
16. The duration of activity.
8. Administrative review of grading and excavating permits.
1. Grading or excavating plans that result in the moving of more than 50, but less than
400, cubic yards of material per acre may be approved by the city administrator
upon recommendation of the city planner and city engineer. The application shall
be accompanied by the submission requirements set forth in subsection (g) of this
section.
2. Upon receipt of a completed application, the city planner shall review the
application within ten working days and shall notify the applicant of the decision
by mail. The city planner may impose the modifications and conditions as may be
necessary to protect the public interest. Bonding may be required in any amount
sufficient to ensure site restoration should the applicant default on his
responsibilities.
9. City council review of grading and excavating permits.
1. Grading and excavating plans that result in the moving of 400 cubic yards of
material per acre require a public hearing and approval of the city council. The
application shall be accompanied by the submission requirements set forth in
subsection (g) of this section.
2. Upon receipt of a completed application, the city clerk shall call a public hearing
within 30 days from the date of application. Notice shall be published in the city's
legal newspaper, and property owners within 350 500 feet of the project site shall
be notified of the public hearing no less than ten days prior to the hearing. The
application shall be reviewed by the city planner and city engineer and their written
comments submitted to the city council.
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10. Grading permit standards. Grading and excavating permits shall be issued only for grading
plans which comply with the following:
1. The plans shall maximize the preservation of trees on the property and utilize the
trees to the maximum extent possible to screen the grading from adjacent property.
2. The plan shall utilize landscaping to restore site aesthetics, minimize the visual
impact of the work, screen the grading from adjacent property, and enhance the
property's development potential. All areas altered because of grading activity shall,
at a minimum, be restored with seed and disked mulch or sod within two weeks
after the completion of the activity. The city may approve an extension of this
deadline, if appropriate, but in no case shall site restoration be delayed beyond
October 1.
3. The plan shall not result in sites which are unsatisfactory for development of
permitted uses. The development potential of a site may be adversely impacted by
the matters as unsuitable finished grades, poor soil stability, unsatisfactory
drainage, soil compaction detrimental to drainfield construction, or exposure to
deleterious influences such as highway frontages for residential property.
4. The plan shall provide for the removal of any significant amounts of organic
material or construction debris from the site.
5. In instances where an existing natural or created buffer will be impacted by grading
or filling operations, site restoration shall be completed in a manner which
resembles, to the extent possible, the original vegetative and topography state of
the property, when deemed appropriate by the city.
6. The plan shall protect wetlands, floodplains, shorelands, public waters, and other
natural features to the maximum extent possible.
7. The plan shall provide for adequate drainage, stormwater retention, and erosion
control measures.
8. The plan shall provide for traffic movements to and from the site which do not have
significant adverse effects on roads, intersection, or development in the area. Streets
surrounding the site shall be swept as needed to remove any debris which may
accumulate due to these activities.
9. The plan shall include a schedule of activities which limits the duration of off-site
disruptions and impacts.
10. The plan must also be approved, where required, by appropriate watershed districts,
the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the state department of natural
resources, and any other government agency which has jurisdiction.
11.
1. The plan shall be accompanied by a bond sufficient to ensure compliance
with the approved permit and adequate site restoration.
2. The amount of the bond shall be based upon the size of the site, sensitivity
of its surroundings, extent of grading, amount of material moved, necessary
site restoration and potential impacts upon public facilities, including
damage to public roadways and property.
12. The plan shall comply with the state building code and all other applicable statutes
or ordinances.
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SECTION 14. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.08.080 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.08.080 Moving Buildings Into City
1. Application. Prior to moving a building or structure which will be located or relocated
within the city, a moving permit must be obtained from the council. The application for a
moving permit shall include the following information:
1. A performance bond in an amount set forth by the council based on a written
recommendation of the building official, city attorney, and/or city planner;
2. A certificate of insurance which indicates that the applicant has obtained liability
coverage and property damage coverage in an amount set forth by the council based
on a written recommendation of the building official, city attorney, and/or city
planner;
3. Photos of all sides of the building or structure;
4. A complete description of the building or structure including its age and physical
condition;
5. A site plan;
6. A percolation test for the site in the city on which the building will be located or
relocated;
7. An application fee set forth from time to time by council resolution;
8. A written approval from utility companies;
9. Proof of ownership of site in city on which the building will be located or relocated;
10. Proof of state license for house and building moving; and
11. The required fee.
2. Inspection. The building inspector shall inspect the building or structure for which the
permit is requested before and after it is moved. Applicant shall reimburse the city for
expenses incurred by the building official in order to inspect a building or structure located
beyond the borders of the city. The expense reimbursement shall be made before issuance
of the moving permit.
3. Standards. All improvements required to render the building or structure safe and suitable
for occupancy shall be completed prior to occupancy. Additional improvements necessary
to ensure that the building or structure complies with the city's building code and with the
site grading requirements or landscaping requirements for the zone, in which the structure
will be located, shall be completed within 12 months of the date of issuance of the moving
permit. The building or structure as improved shall not materially depreciate surrounding
property values.
4. Review procedure.
1. The completed application shall be submitted to the planning commission along
with recommendations of the building official. The planning commission shall
conduct a hearing on the application preceded by at least ten-days' mailed notice to
all property owners within 350 500 feet of the building location site. The planning
commission shall make its recommendation to the city council within 40 days after
the completed application has been referred to the planning commission. If the
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planning commission recommendation is not received within the required time, the
council may take action without the planning commission's report.
2. The council may grant or deny the application or table it in order to obtain
additional data necessary to make a reasonable decision. The council may require
that the applicant post a performance bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit in a
reasonable amount in order to ensure that applicant completes those improvements
which are required to be completed within 12 months of the date of the issuance of
the moving permit.
SECTION 15. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.08.290 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.08.290 Hearing
The council shall provide for a public hearing before granting a park permit. Notice of the hearing
shall be made by publication in the official city newspaper. Publication shall be made at least ten
days prior to the date of hearing. All property owners within 350 500 feet shall also be notified by
mail.
SECTION 16. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.12.240 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.12.240 Applications Review Process
1. Application form and fee. The following general provisions apply to all applications
required under this chapter:
1. Application form.
1. Application in writing. All applications for any site plan, conditional use
permit, zoning verification, variance, or for any other city approval required
by this chapter, or to amend this chapter, shall be made in writing on a form
provided by the city, to the director of planning.
2. Information required. Every application shall contain the legal description
of the property and a statement of the specific permit or action being sought.
In addition, every application shall include the submission requirements
listed in subsection (b)(1) of this section. Nothing in this section shall be
deemed to prevent the city from requesting additional information from the
applicant upon which to base a decision.
2. Fee. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee as established by
resolution of the city council. If a dispute arises over a specific fee imposed by the
city, the amount of the fee must be deposited and held in escrow, and the person
aggrieved by the fee may appeal to the district court, as provided by M.S.A. §
462.361 (judicial review), as it may be amended from time to time. The application
shall proceed as if the fee had been paid, pending a decision of the court.
2. Application requirements.
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1. Submission materials. Submission materials for applications required under this
chapter shall include the following specific information:
1. Site plan drawn to scale showing parcel and building dimensions.
2. Location of all buildings and their size, including square footage.
3. Curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas,
and sidewalks.
4. Landscape plans meeting the requirements of LEC 105.12.480.
5. If grading or stormwater management is proposed, grading and stormwater,
erosion, and sediment control plans meeting the requirements of LEC
105.04.710 through LEC 105.04.840, LEC 105.08.060, and LEC
105.08.130.
6. Type or types of business or activity and proposed number of employees.
7. Proposed floor plan of any building with use indicated.
8. Building elevation drawings of any new construction or building renovation
proposed.
9. Sanitary sewer and water plans with estimated flow rates.
10. Soil type and soil limitations for intended use. If severe soil limitations for
the intended use are noted, a plan or statement indicating the soil
conservation practice or practices to be used to overcome the limitation shall
be made part of the application.
11. For applications that require a public hearing, a certified list of property
owners located within 350 500 feet of the subject property obtained from
and certified by a licensed abstractor.
12. The director of planning may require that the applicant supply proof of
ownership of the property for which a permit is requested.
13. The director of planning may require traffic generation information to
determine the adequacy of existing transportation infrastructure.
14. Such other information as may be required by the director of planning,
planning commission, or city council.
2. Waiver of submission materials. The director of planning may waive certain
submission requirements for projects that will have a minimal impact on
surrounding properties or in instances when said submission requirements are
impractical given the nature of the proposed development.
3. Amended applications. An amendment to any permit issued under this chapter shall be
processed in the same manner as a new application.
4. State established time limit for final action. The city shall comply with the time limits as
established by M.S.A. § 15.99 (time deadline for agency action), as it may be amended
from time to time, with regards to taking action on any applications subject to said statute.
SECTION 17. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.12.250 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.12.250 Public Hearing Requirements
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This section contains requirements for public hearings held by the planning commission, board of
adjustment or city council under this chapter.
a) Notification of the general public. The director of planning shall set the date for a public
hearing and shall have notices of such hearing published in the legal newspaper at least
once, and not less than ten days prior to the hearing.
b) Notification of surrounding property owners. For any application for which a public
hearing is required, the director of planning shall notify all property owners within the
affected zone and within 350 500 feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question.
1) Failure of any property owner to receive such notification shall not invalidate the
proceedings.
2) The city council may waive the mailed notice requirements for a city-wide
amendment to the zoning ordinance initiated by the planning commission or city
council.
c) Hearing procedures.
1) Public hearings conducted by the planning commission, city council, and board of
adjustment.
a. The director of planning or his representative shall summarize the
application and any associated information.
b. The applicant shall be allowed to summarize the request and call any
witnesses to support his request.
c. The public shall be allowed to make statements concerning the request
subject to reasonable limits that may be set by the body conducting the
hearing.
d. The planning commission, city council and board of adjustment may
establish other procedures as needed to ensure due process for those parties
involved with the hearing.
2) Appeal hearings. The board of adjustment shall hold a hearing and make a decision
on any appeal submitted in accordance with LEC 105.12.310. The board of
adjustment shall establish rules for due process during appeal hearings and any part
to the appeal may appear at the hearing in person or by agent or attorney. At a
minimum, the following hearing procedure will be followed:
a. Appellant shall present a case and may call any witnesses necessary in
support thereof;
b. Respondent may ask questions of appellant's witnesses;
c. Respondent may call witnesses;
d. Appellant may ask questions of respondent's witnesses;
e. Respondent may summarize his position;
f. Appellant may summarize his position;
g. Generally, the Minnesota District Court Rules of Civil Procedure shall
apply for the conduct of the hearing.
SECTION 18. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
105.12.300 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language is
underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
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105.12.300 Interim Use Permits
1.Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses are:
1.To allow a use for a limited period of time that reasonably utilizes the property
where such use is not consistent with the future land map in the comprehensive
plan; and
2.To allow a use that is presently acceptable, but that with anticipated development
or redevelopment or other significant change, will not be acceptable in the future
or will be replaced by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective
district.
2.Required findings. An interim use permit may be granted only if the city council finds as
follows:
1. The use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district and conforms
to standard zoning regulations.
2.The use will not adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, traffic,
dust, or unsightliness and will not otherwise adversely impact the health, safety,
and welfare of the community.
3. The use will not adversely impact implementation of the comprehensive plan.
4.The user agrees to all conditions that the city council deems appropriate to establish
the interim use. This may include the requirement of appropriate financial surety
such as a letter of credit or other security acceptable to the city to cover the cost of
removing the interim use and any interim structures not currently existing on the
site, upon the expiration of the interim use permit.
5. There are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or city utility
fees due upon the subject parcel.
6.The date or event terminating the interim use shall be set by the city council at the
time of approval.
3.Application requirements. Interim use permit applications shall be submitted to the director
of planning on such form and accompanied by such information as required by LEC
105.12.240(a) and with the submission materials listed in LEC 105.12.250(b).
1.Additional application requirements. An application for an interim use permit shall
include the following additional information:
1.A letter from the applicant explaining the proposal and stating the date or
event that will terminate the use;
2.A signed consent agreement, subject to review and approval by the city
council documenting:
1.That the applicant, owner, operator, tenant and/or user has no
entitlement to future approval or reapproval of the interim use
permit;
2.That the interim use will not impose additional costs on the public
if it is necessary for the public to fully or partially take the property
in the future; and
3.That the applicant, owner, operator, tenant and/or user will abide by
conditions of approval that the city council attaches to the interim
use permit.
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4. Public hearing required. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on each
complete application for an Interim use permit as provided in LEC 105.12.250. After the
close of the hearing on a proposed interim use permit, the city planning commission shall
consider findings and shall submit the same together with its recommendation to the city
council.
5. Final decision by city council. The city council shall make the final decision on an interim
use permit after a public hearing by the planning commission. The city council may
approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.
6. Termination. An interim use shall terminate on the happening of any of the following
events, whichever occurs first:
1. The date or event stated in the permit;
2. Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued;
3. Upon a change in the city's zoning regulations which renders the use
nonconforming; or
4. The redevelopment of the use and property upon which it is located to a permitted
or conditional use as allowed within the respective zoning district.
7. Revocation. Failure to comply with any condition set forth in an interim use permit, or any
other violation of this chapter, shall be a misdemeanor and shall also constitute sufficient
cause for the termination of the conditional use permit by the city council following a
public hearing conducted in accordance with LEC 105.12.250.
8. Renewal. The following process may be used to renew an active interim use permit that is
set to expire. Terminated or suspended interim use permits cannot be renewed unless the
director of planning has received an application for and approved a one-time, 30-day
extension to continue processing the renewal application.
1. Application. Application requirements for renewal of an existing interim use permit
shall be the same as for a new application.
2. Review. Upon receiving a completed application for an interim use permit renewal,
the director of planning shall send notice of the requested renewal to all property
owners within 350 500 feet of the parcels containing the interim use. If any
objections are raised within ten days of the mailed notice, the application shall be
processed in the manner of a new application. If no objections are raised, the
director of planning shall prepare a resolution of approval outlining the conditions
and stipulations of the renewal for consideration by the city council. The city
council, as its discretion, may approve or deny the request with findings. Denial of
a renewal request does not constitute termination of the existing interim use permit.
SECTION 19. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.12.320 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed language
is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.12.320 Variances
1. In general. The board of adjustment shall have the power to grant variances to the
provisions of this chapter under the following procedures and standards: A request for a
variance from the literal provisions of this chapter may be granted in instances where their
strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique to
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the individual property under consideration and then only when it is demonstrated that such
actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter. All requests for
variances shall be reviewed in accordance with the required findings listed in subsection
(f) of this section.
2. Use variances prohibited. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not a listed
permitted or conditional use under this chapter for property in the zone where the property
is located.
3. Application requirements. Variance applications shall be submitted to the director of
planning on such form and accompanied by such information as required by LEC
105.12.240(a) and with the submission materials listed in LEC 105.12.240(b).
4. Hearing requirements. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on each
complete application for a variance as provided in LEC 105.12.250. After the close of the
hearing on a proposed variance, the city planning commission shall consider findings and
shall submit the same together with its recommendation to the board of adjustment.
5. Board of adjustment action. The board of adjustment shall receive the recommendation of
the planning commission and shall take final action on the variance request. All findings
and decisions of the board of adjustment concerning variances shall be final.
6. Required findings. Any action taken by the board of adjustment to approve or deny a
variance request shall include the following findings:
1. Practical difficulties.
1. A variance to the provision of this chapter may be granted by the board of
adjustment upon the application by the owner of the affected property where
the strict enforcement of this chapter would cause practical difficulties
because of circumstances unique to the individual property under
consideration and then only when it is demonstrated that such actions will
be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
2. Definition of practical difficulties. The term "practical difficulties," as used
in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner
proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an
official control.
2. Unique circumstances. The problem for the landowner/applicant which the
proposed variance is intended to correct must be due to circumstances that are
unique to the property in question and that were not created by the land
owner/applicant.
3. Character of locality.
1. The proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality
in which the property in question is located.
2. Definition of locality. For the purposes of this subsection, the term
"locality" shall be defined as all that property within 350 500 feet of the
property proposed for the variance; however, in all events, it shall include
all parcels abutting the affected parcel, including those immediately across
a public street, alley of other public property.
4. Adjacent properties and traffic. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate
supply of light and air to property adjacent to the property in question or
substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish
or impair property values within the neighborhood.
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7. Conditions. The planning commission may recommend and the board of adjustment may
impose such restrictions and conditions upon the property that is the subject of the variance
as may be necessary to comply with the standards established by this chapter or to reduce
or minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood and to
better carry out the intent of the variance.
8. Effect of denial. No application by a property owner for a variance shall be submitted to
the board of adjustment within a six months period following a denial of such a request
unless, in the opinion of the board, new evidence of change in circumstances warrant it.
9. Expiration. A variance shall be deemed to authorize only one particular use and shall expire
if work does not commence within 12 months of the date of granting such variance, except
when:
1. Initial requests for an extension of one year or less.
1. A written request for an extension of one year or less is received by the city
at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the initial variance. In order to
make the request, the applicant shall submit an application on a form
provided by the city and pay an application fee in the amount set forth in
the city's fee schedule. The request for the extension must include facts
demonstrating that a good faith attempt has been made by the applicant to
complete or utilize the variance that was granted.
2. The planning director shall review the request and either approve or deny
the extension. The planning director's decision may be appealed to the board
of adjustment pursuant to LEC 105.12.310.
2. Subsequent requests for extensions and extensions for more than one year.
1. Subsequent requests for extensions and requests for an extension of more
than one year must be made to the city at least 30 days prior to the expiration
of the variance. In order to make the request, the applicant shall submit an
application on a form provided by the city and pay an application fee in the
amount set forth in the city's fee schedule. The request for the extension
must include facts demonstrating that a good faith attempt has been made
by the applicant to complete or utilize the variance that was granted.
2. The planning commission shall review the request and shall make a
recommendation to the city council as to whether the city council should
approve or deny the request.
10. Revocation. The board of adjustment may revoke a variance if any conditions established
by the board as part of granting the variance request are violated.
SECTION 20. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105,
Section 105.12.1210 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (proposed
language is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
105.12.1210 Application Requirements For Pre-Application Conference, Preliminary Plan
And Final Plan
Five copies of the following plans, exhibits and documents shall be submitted to the City before
the pre-application conference, and as part of preliminary plan stage and the final plan stage
applications:
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1. Pre-application conference.
1. General information.
1. The landowner's name and address and his interest in the subject property.
2. The applicant's name and address if different from the landowner.
3. The names and addresses of all professional consultants who have
contributed to the development of the PUD plan being submitted, including,
but not limited to, attorney, land planner, engineer and surveyor.
2. Present status.
1. The address and legal description of the property.
2. The existing zoning classification and present use of the subject property
and all lands within 350 500 feet of the subject property.
3. A map depicting the existing development of the subject property and all
land within 350 500 feet of the subject property and showing the location
of existing streets, property lines, easements, water mains, and storm and
sanitary sewers, with invert elevations on and within 100 feet of the subject
property.
4. Site conditions. Where deemed necessary by the City, graphic
reproductions of the existing site conditions at a scale of one-inch equals
100 feet shall be submitted and contain the following:
1. Contours; minimum five-foot intervals;
2. Location, type and extent of tree cover;
3. Slope analysis; and
4. Location and extent of water bodies, wetlands, streams, and
floodplains within 300 feet of the subject property.
5. A written statement generally describing the proposed PUD and showing
its relationship to the City Comprehensive Plan.
6. Schematic drawing of the proposed development concept, including, but not
limited to, the general location of major circulation elements, public and
common open space, residential and other land uses.
7. Proposed design features related to proposed streets, showing right-of-way
widths, typical cross-sections, and areas other than streets, including, but
not limited to, pedestrian ways, utility easements and stormwater facilities.
8. Statement of the estimated total number of dwelling units proposed for the
PUD and a tabulation of the proposed approximate allocations of land use
expressed in acres and as a percent of the total project area, which shall
include at least the following:
1. Area devoted to residential use by building type;
2. Area devoted to common open space;
3. Area devoted to public open space and public amenities;
4. Approximate area devoted to, and number of, off-street parking and
loading spaces and related access;
5. Approximate area, and floor area, devoted to commercial uses; and
6. Approximate area, and floor area, devoted to industrial or office use.
9. When the PUD is to be constructed in stages during a period of time
extending beyond a single construction season, a preliminary schedule for
the development of such stages or units shall be submitted stating the
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approximate beginning and completion date for each such stage and overall
chronology of development to be followed from stage to stage.
10. The City may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of
information or document required in this stage which it finds to be
unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal.
11. The City may require the submission of any additional information or
documentation which it may find necessary or appropriate to full
consideration of the proposed PUD.
2. PUD preliminary plan stage.
1. PUD preliminary plan submittal requirements. Requests for preliminary PUD
plans shall be filed with the Planning Director on an official city application form.
The applicant’s signatures shall be provided on the application form. If the
applicant is not the fee owner of the property, the fee owner’s signature shall also
be provided on the application form, or the applicant shall provide separate written
and signed authorization for the application from the fee owner. Such application
shall be accompanied by the following information. The applicant shall submit a
minimum of four (4) large scale copies and ten (10) reduced scale (11-inch by 17-
inch) copies of all graphics. The application shall be considered as being officially
submitted and complete when the applicant has met all the specified requirements.
The applicant will be responsible for all expenses incurred in obtaining the required
information.
1. Preliminary plat and preliminary major subdivision information required by
LEC 103.00.090.
2. General information:
1. The landowner’s name and address and his interest in the subject
property.
2. The applicant’s name and address if different from the landowner
and the applicant’s interest in the subject property.
3. The names and addresses of all professional consultants who have
contributed to the development of the PUD plan being submitted,
including but not limited to attorney, land planner, landscape
architect, engineer, and surveyor.
4. Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the subject
property to effectuate the proposed PUD, including a statement of
all legal, beneficial, tenancy and contractual interests held in or
affecting the subject property and including an up-to-date title
commitment or certificate of title and such other evidence as the City
Attorney may require to show the status of title or control of the
subject property.
2. Present status.
1. The address, property identification number (PID) and legal description of
the property.
2. The existing zoning classification and present use of the subject property
and all lands within 350 500 feet of the property.
3. A map depicting the existing development of the property and all land
within 350 500 feet thereof and indicating the location of existing streets,
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property lines, easements, water mains and storm and sanitary sewers, with
invert elevations on and within 100 feet of the property.
4. A written statement generally describing the proposed PUD and the market
which it is intended to serve and its demand showing its relationship to the
city's Comprehensive Plan and how the proposed PUD is to be designed,
arranged and operated in order to permit the development and use of
neighboring property in accordance with the applicable regulations of the
City.
5. A statement of the proposed financing of the PUD.
6. Site conditions. Graphic reproductions of the existing site conditions at a
scale of one-inch equals 100 feet. All of the graphics should be at the same
scale as the final plan to allow easy cross-reference. The use of overlays is
recommended for ease of analysis.
1. Contours; minimum two-foot intervals.
2. Location, type and extent of tree cover.
3. Slope analysis.
4. Location and extent of water bodies, wetlands and streams and
floodplains within 300 feet of the property.
5. Significant rock outcroppings.
6. Existing drainage patterns
7. Vistas and significant views.
8. Soil conditions as they affect development.
7. Schematic drawing of the proposed development concept, including, but not
limited to, the general location of major circulation elements, public and
common open space, residential and other land uses.
8. A statement of the estimated total number of dwelling units proposed for
the PUD and a tabulation of the proposed approximate allocations of land
use expressed in acres and as a percent of the total project area, which shall
include at least the following:
1. Area devoted to residential use by building type;
2. Area devoted to common open space;
3. Area devoted to public open space and public amenities;
4. Approximate area devoted to streets;
5. Approximate area devoted to, and number of, off-street parking and
loading spaces and related access;
6. Approximate area, and floor area, devoted to commercial uses; and
7. Approximate area, and floor area, devoted to industrial or office use.
9. When the proposed PUD includes increases in density of residential
development above the base zoning district, a statement describing the site
amenities to be included within the PUD, and demonstrating that the
proposed site amenities sufficiently achieve the desired density bonus. The
applicant is required to demonstrate that all site amenity standards have
been met in order to be awarded increased density for residential
development.
10. When the PUD is to be constructed in stages during a period of time
extending beyond a single construction season, a schedule for the
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development of such stages or units shall be submitted stating the
approximate beginning and completion date for each such stage or unit and
the proportion of the total PUD public or common open space and dwelling
units to be provided or constructed during each such state and overall
chronology of development to be followed from stage to stage.
11. When the proposed PUD includes provisions for public or common open
space or service facilities, a statement describing the provision that is to be
made for the care and maintenance of such open space or service facilities.
12. Any restrictive covenants that are to be recorded with respect to property
included in the proposed PUD.
13. Schematic utilities plans indicating placement of water, sanitary and storm
sewers infrastructure and systems.
14. Applicable plans must meet or exceed the requirements of the City’s
Engineering Design and Construction Manual.
15. Any additional information deemed necessary and required by the Planning
Director. The Planning Director may waive for good cause certain
information requirements not pertinent to the particular request.
16. The City may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of
information or document required in this stage which it finds to be
unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal.
17. The City may require the submission of any additional information or
documentation which it may find necessary or appropriate to full
consideration of the proposed PUD.
3. PUD preliminary plan review.
1. As part of the review process for a PUD preliminary plan, the Planning
Director shall review the PUD, and shall prepare a report and make a
recommendation about the proposed preliminary PUD plan for Planning
Commission and City Council consideration.
2. The Planning Director shall prepare a draft ordinance to establish the
potential PUD overlay zoning district to be established as a component of
the PUD final plan.
3. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing and report its findings
and make recommendations to the City Council on the merit, needed
changes and suggested conditions the City should impose on the PUD.
4. The City Council shall review and finalize the ordinance. Adoption and
publication of an overlay district ordinance shall occur upon approval of the
preliminary PUD. The effective date of the ordinance shall be upon
approval of the final PUD.
4. Effect of a PUD preliminary plan review. The approved PUD preliminary plan and
ordinance governs the preparation of the PUD final plan. The applicant or developer
shall submit the proposed PUD final plan to the City for final approval in
accordance with the requirements of this title.
5. Limitation of approval. The City Council’s approval of a PUD preliminary plan
shall remain valid for a period of 180 days, unless a request for time extension of
up to one (1) year is submitted in writing to the City and approved by the City
Council. (See subsection (c)(4) of this section about PUD time limits.)
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3. PUD Final Plan Stage.
1. Application deadline. The applicant or developer shall submit an application for a
PUD final plan to the City for approval within 180 days of City Council approval
of the PUD preliminary plan unless a written request for a time extension is
submitted by the applicant and approved by the City Council.
2. Development and PUD final plan stage submissions should depict and outline the
proposed implementations of the preliminary plan stage for the PUD. Information
from the pre-application conference and preliminary plan stages may be included
for background and to provide a basis for the submitted plan. The development
stage submissions shall include, but not be limited to:
1. A final plat and information required by LEC 103.00.080;
2. Final plans drawn to a scale of not less than one-inch equals 100 feet (or a
scale requested by the Planning Director) containing at least the following
information:
1. Proposed name of the development (which shall not duplicate nor
be similar in pronunciation to the name of any plat heretofore
recorded in the county where the subject property is situated);
2. Property boundary lines and dimensions of the property and any
significant topographical or physical features of the property;
3. An accurate legal description of the entire area within the PUD for
which final development plan approval is sought;
4. The location, size, use and arrangement, including height in stories
and feet, and total square feet of ground area coverage, and floor
area of proposed buildings, including manufactured homes, and
existing buildings which will remain, if any;
5. A detailed site plan, suitable for recording, showing the physical
layout, design and purpose of all streets, easements, rights-of-way,
utility lines and facilities, lots, block, public and common open
space, trails, landscaping and screening, structures and uses;
6. Applicable plans must meet or exceed the requirements of the City's
Engineering Design and Construction Manual.
3. A tabulation indicating the number of residential dwelling units and
expected population;
4. Density calculations, including proposed density bonuses above the base
zoning district. To be granted increased density of residential development,
the applicant must submit a schedule of site amenities with proposed
designs and standards. The applicant must demonstrate that site amenity
standards in Table 15-2 have been met to be rewarded additional density;
5. A tabulation indicating the gross square footage, if any, of commercial and
industrial floor space by type of activity (e.g., retail or office);
6. Preliminary architectural typical plans indicating use, floor plan, elevations
and exterior wall finishes of proposed building, including manufactured
homes;
7. Location, dimensions of all driveways, entrances, curb cuts, parking stalls,
loading spaces and access aisles, and all other circulation elements
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including bike and pedestrian; and the total site coverage of all circulation
elements;
8. Location, designation and total area of all common open space;
9. Location, designation and total area proposed to be conveyed or dedicated
for public open space, including parks, playgrounds, school sites and
recreational facilities;
10. The location of applicable site amenities, if any;
11. Proposed lots and blocks, if any and numbering system;
12. The location, use and size of structures and other land uses on adjacent
properties;
13. Detailed plans and provisions of proposed landscaping and screening;
14. Grading, drainage and site alteration plan illustrating changes to existing
topography and natural site vegetation. The plan should clearly reflect the
site treatment and its conformance with the approved preliminary PUD
plan;
15. A soil erosion control plan acceptable to watershed districts, the Department
of Natural Resources, or any other agency with review authority, clearly
illustrating erosion control measures to be used during construction and as
permanent measures;
16. Applicable plans must meet or exceed the requirements of the City’s
Engineering Design and Construction Manual; and
17. Any other information that may have been required by the Planning
Commission or City Council in conjunction with the approval of the
preliminary plan.
3. PUD final plan review.
1. The Planning Director shall prepare an analysis of the final documents
against the conditions of the PUD preliminary plan approval and shall make
a recommendation as to whether all conditions have been met or if the
applicant needs to make additional changes to the project plans.
2. The Planning Director shall identify any information submittals that were
waived so the City Council may determine if such is needed before making
a final decision.
3. If the Planning Director finds the final PUD documents to be inconsistent
with the preliminary PUD plan and ordinance, then the preliminary PUD
plan and ordinance shall be amended.
4. The City Council shall then consider the recommendations of the Planning
Director, and make a decision of approval or denial, in whole or in part, on
the PUD final plan. A City Council denial shall only be based on findings
that a PUD final plan is not in substantial compliance with the approved
PUD preliminary plan and/or the required conditions of approval of the
approved PUD preliminary plan.
5. For Preliminary PUD's approved prior to April 4, 2023, the final PUD may
follow the previous final PUD process and have the City Council adopt the
PUD ordinance with the final PUD approval.
6. Planned unit development agreement.
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1.At its sole discretion, the City may, as a condition of approval,
require the owner and developer of the proposed PUD to execute a
development agreement that may include but not be limited to all
requirements of the PUD final plan.
2.The development agreement may require the developers to provide
an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of the City. The letter of credit
shall be provided by a financial institution licensed in the state and
acceptable to the City. The City may require that certain provisions
and conditions of the development agreement be stated in the letter
of credit. The letter of credit shall be in an amount sufficient to
ensure the installation or development of all improvements called
for by the City and outlined in the development agreement.
7.As directed by the City, the applicant or developers shall record with
Washington County all documents related to the PUD against the property.
4.Time limit.
1.A planned unit development shall be validated by the applicant through the
commencement of construction or establishment of the authorized uses,
subject to the permit requirements of this Code, in support of the planned
unit development within one (1) year of the date of PUD final plan approval
by the City Council. Failure to meet this deadline shall render the PUD final
plan approval void. Notwithstanding this time limitation, the City Council
may approve time extensions for validation of an approved PUD of up to
one (1) year if requested in writing by the applicant; extension requests shall
be submitted to the Planning Director and shall identify the reasons why the
extension is necessary along with an anticipated timeline for validation of
the planned unit development.
2.The City shall administer and process an application to reinstate a PUD that
was voided for not meeting the required time limit for validation and
implementation in the same manner as a new PUD beginning at PUD
preliminary plan.
SECTION 21. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
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SECTION 22. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 2026-01 was adopted on this _____ day of
_________________, 2026, by a vote of __ Ayes and ___Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
_________________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
__________________, ____________________
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
______________
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No.
2026-01, an ordinance that amends the City’s requirements for notifications of public hearings on
various land use items.
WHEREAS, the ordinance is 36 pages in length; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subdivision 4, allows publication by title
and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform
the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 2026-01 to be published in
the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01, an ordinance
that amends the notification requirements for public hearings on various land use items
throughout the City Code. This ordinance alters language in the City Code by requiring that land
use applications identify property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property in
question and that notification of public hearings on land use items be sent to property owners
within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property in question, which are expansions of the City
Code’s prior requirements of 350 feet. The full text of Ordinance No. 2026-01 is available for
inspection at Lake Elmo City Hall during regular business hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the City
Administrator keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a full copy of
the ordinance be placed in a public location within the City.
Dated:
___________________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
_____________________ , __________________
(SEAL)
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/17/2026
Consent
TO: City Council
FROM: Miranda Moulis, Planning Assistant
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Text Amendment – Housekeeping Items
REVIEWED BY: Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
Ashley Monterusso, City Planner
John Taylor, Building Official
BACKGROUND:
Over the last year City Staff have identified a handful of minor ordinance corrections that are
required to create consistency and clarity with the City Code and other guiding documents. The
scope of these changes is relatively minor. Processing these amendments is on the 2026 Planning
Commission Work Plan.
ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
The City Council is being asked to make a determination on the proposed amendments.
PROPOSAL DETAILS:
Sections under review:
•5.12.080(d)(2)
•105.12.210
•105.12.400(b)
•105.12.920
•105.12.960
ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS: Proposed language is underlined. Deleted language is shown
with a strikethrough.
Code Section: 5.12.080(d)(2) Container Required; Placement The intent of this amendment is
to update a section of code which was missed when the City Council approved Ordinance 2025-13
permitting waste collection to begin at 6 a.m.
Proposed Language: On collection day, except where vat or in-yard service is required,
containers shall be placed at the curb, in a location easily accessible for motor vehicle pick-up.
Containers must be placed for pick-up before 7:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection to
ensure service. The hauler shall complete pick-ups by 7:00 p.m., unless emergency permission is
granted by the city, and all containers must be removed from the curb no later than 8:00 p.m. on
collection day.
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Code Section: 105.12.210 Setbacks The intent of this amendment is to clarify setback distances in
cases where property lines cross public streets.
Proposed Language:.
(a) Front setbacks. Where adjacent residential structures on the same side of the street
between intersections have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard
minimum setback shall be the average of the immediately adjacent structures. If there is
only one immediately adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the
average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall
the required front yard setback exceed the required minimum established within the
districts of this chapter.
(b) Side and rear setbacks. Subject to regulations contained in the building code and other
applicable regulations, side and rear setback requirements may be waived, provided party
walls are used and the adjacent buildings are constructed as an integral unit and are part of
an approved shopping center, townhouse development, or other similar development. The
waiver shall only be by issuance of a variance.
(c) Setbacks from private roads. All setback requirements of this chapter shall also be
applicable to private roads and easement access rights-of-way.
(d) Setbacks from roads. Where property lines extend across public roads, the setbacks shall
be measured from the adjacent right-of-way.
Code Section: 105.12.400(b) Fencing Regulations The intent of this amendment is to permit
temporary fences where necessary to provide adequate space for construction activities, safety,
and to meet SWPPP and NPDES permit requirements.
Proposed Language:
(b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Permanent fence means fences that are installed in a fixed or enduring manner that are not
intended for a seasonal or temporary purpose.
Temporary fence means fences that are installed and removed on a seasonal basis, such as snow
fences, garden fences and seasonal recreational fences, such as hockey boards. Temporary fences
do not include construction or silt fencing approved by the city.
Code Section: 105.12.920 Permitted, Conditional And Interim Uses The intent of this
amendment is to prohibit residential uses in commercial districts. This is consistent with the 2040
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Comprehensive Plan land use definition for Commercial land use. They must be consistent with
each other.
Proposed Language:
Table 12-1: Permitted, Conditional and Interim Uses, Commercial Districts
LC CC C BP Standard
Residential Uses:
Household Living:
Single-family attached dwelling - - C - - LEC 105.12.950(a)
Multifamily dwelling - - C - - LEC 105.12.950(b)
Live-work unit C C C - - LEC 105.12.110(b)(1)
Group Living:
Semi-transient accommodations - - C - - LEC 105.12.500(d)
Congregate housing - - C - - LEC 105.12.500(c)
Code Section: 105.12.960 Commercial District Design Standards The intent of this amendment
is to correct the code section referenced in this section.
Proposed Language:
Review of design. For certain development activity as specified in the Lake Elmo Design
Guidelines and Standards Manual, design review is required as part of the approval process for a
permit or certificate under this section. All projects subject to design review shall be reviewed for
conformance with the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual and shall follow the
review procedures specified in LEC 105.12.830.840.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A public hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper on January 16th, 2026. No public
comment has been received.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January 26th, 2026 meeting. The
Commission voted to recommend approval of the amendments as proposed by Staff (Vote 5-0).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
OPTIONS:
•Approve the proposed amendments.
•Amend the proposed amendments.
•Deny the proposed amendments.
RECCOMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed text amendments as part of the consent
agenda. If removed from the consent agenda, staff recommends the following motions:
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“Move to adopt Ordinance 2026-02 amending City Code as presented by City Staff”
AND
“Move to adopt summary of publication of Ordinance 2026-02 with approval of Resolution
2026-010”
ATTACHMENTS:
•Ordinance 2026-02
•Resolution 2026-010
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE FOR PUBLIC WORKS,
ZONING AND LAND USE SECTIONS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 5 Public Works;
Chapter 5.12: Solid Waste, Section 080 Container Required; Placement is hereby amended by
changing the following section (Proposed language is underlined; deleted language is shown with
strikethrough):
(d) All garbage, recycling and refuse containers shall be placed as follows in residential areas:
(1) Except for collection day, all containers shall be kept behind the front setback line of the dwelling, in
the garage, or otherwise screened from view from the street and at least ten feet from any abutting
dwelling.
(2) On collection day, except where vat or in-yard service is required, containers shall be placed at the
curb, in a location easily accessible for motor vehicle pick-up. Containers must be placed for pick-up
before 7:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection to ensure service. The hauler shall complete pick-
ups by 7:00 p.m., unless emergency permission is granted by the city, and all containers must be
removed from the curb no later than 8:00 p.m. on collection day.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 105 Zoning; Chapter
105.12: Zoning Code, Section 210 Setbacks is hereby amended by changing the following section
(Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
(a)Front setbacks. Where adjacent residential structures on the same side of the street between intersections
have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the
average of the immediately adjacent structures. If there is only one immediately adjacent structure, the
front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent
structure. In no case shall the required front yard setback exceed the required minimum established
within the districts of this chapter.
(b)Side and rear setbacks. Subject to regulations contained in the building code and other applicable
regulations, side and rear setback requirements may be waived, provided party walls are used and the
adjacent buildings are constructed as an integral unit and are part of an approved shopping center,
townhouse development, or other similar development. The waiver shall only be by issuance of a
variance.
(c)Setbacks from private roads. All setback requirements of this chapter shall also be applicable to private
roads and easement access rights-of-way.
(d)Setbacks from roads. Where property lines extend across public roads, the setbacks shall be measured
from the adjacent right-of-way.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 105 Zoning; Chapter
105.12: Zoning Code, Section 400 Fencing Regulations is hereby amended by changing the following
section (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with strikethrough):
(b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Permanent fence means fences that are installed in a fixed or enduring manner that are not intended for a
seasonal or temporary purpose.
Temporary fence means fences that are installed and removed on a seasonal basis, such as snow fences,
garden fences and seasonal recreational fences, such as hockey boards. Temporary fences do not include
construction or silt fencing approved by the city.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 105 Zoning; Chapter
105.12: Zoning Code, Section 920 Permitted, Conditional And Interim Uses is hereby amended by
changing the following section (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with
strikethrough):
Table 12-1: Permitted, Conditional and Interim Uses, Commercial Districts
LC CC C BP Standard
Residential Uses:
Household Living:
Single-family attached dwelling --C --LEC 105.12.950(a)
Multifamily dwelling --C --LEC 105.12.950(b)
Live-work unit C C C --LEC 105.12.110(b)(1)
Group Living:
Semi-transient accommodations --C --LEC 105.12.500(d)
Congregate housing --C --LEC 105.12.500(c)
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 105 Zoning; Chapter
105.12: Zoning Code, Section 960 Commercial District Design Standards is hereby amended by
changing the following section (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown with
strikethrough):
Review of design. For certain development activity as specified in the Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and
Standards Manual, design review is required as part of the approval process for a permit or certificate under
this section. All projects subject to design review shall be reviewed for conformance with the Lake Elmo
Design Guidelines and Standards Manual and shall follow the review procedures specified in LEC
105.12.830.840.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and
publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 7. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 2026-02 was adopted on this 17th day of February 2026, by a
vote of __ Ayes and ___Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
________________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
___________________,______________
This Ordinance 2026-02 was published on the _____ day of ___________ 2026.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
2026-02
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-XX an
ordinance that amends Lake Elmo City Code Sections: 5.12.080, 105.12.210, 105.12.400,
105.12.920, and 105.12.960.
WHEREAS, the ordinance is lengthy; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform
the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 2026-02 to be published in
the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02, an ordinance that
amends the City Code language in the Zoning Ordinance The following is a summary of the
adopted ordinance language:
This resolution addresses Ordinance No. 2026-02 which was aimed at refining and
updating language in city code. The ordinance revises five sections as follows: Title 5 Public
Works; Chapter 5.12: Solid Waste, Section 080 Container Required; Placement; Title 105
Zoning; Chapter 105.12: Zoning Code, Section 210 Setbacks; Title 105 Zoning; Chapter 105.12:
Zoning Code, Section 400 Fencing Regulations; Title 105 Zoning; Chapter 105.12: Zoning
Code, Section 920 Permitted, Conditional, And Interim Uses; and Title 105 Zoning; Chapter
105.12: Zoning Code, Section 960 Commercial District Design Standards in city code and has
been updated for clarity and consistency purposes.
The full text of Ordinance 2026-02 is available for inspection at Lake Elmo City Offices during
regular business hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the City
Administrator keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a full copy of
the ordinance be placed in a public location within the City.
Dated: February 17th, 2026
____________________________________
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
_______________, _____________________
(SEAL)
STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 17, 2026
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Jennifer Doyle, Administrative Services Director and Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Full Time Firefighter
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☒ Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future
☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
Firefighter Talcott resigned February 3, 2026, creating an open Full Time Firefighter position.
Five Paid On Call Firefighters submitted letters of intent and interviews were conducted
February 12th. Fire Chief Kalis and Assistant Fire Chief Svoboda are recommending Issaih “Ike”
Allickson as the preferred candidate to fill this position.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council approve Issaih Allickson to be hired as Full Time Firefighter?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The recommendation is to hire Issaih Allickson with pay rate at grade 5, step 2 and earn
Vacation at the rate of 8 years government experience.
Ike has 8 years of Fire Service including 3 years at Lake Elmo as a Paid On Call and is qualified
as a Fire Apparatus Operator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This position has been included in the 2026 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve hiring Issaih Allickson with salary grade 5 step 2 and PTO accrual
at 8 years.”
ATTACHMENTS:
None
STAFF REPORT
DATE:February 17, 2026
REGULAR
TO:City Council
FROM:Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer
AGENDA ITEM: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2026 Street Improvements
REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director
Adam Swanepoel, Public Works Assistant Director
Nate Stanley, City Engineer
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future
☐ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND: The City Council Ordered the Improvements and authorized the final design of the
2026 Street Improvements at the October 21, 2025 meeting. Plans and Specifications were approved, and
an Advertisement for Bids was Ordered at the January 6th meeting. The project was advertised on
QuestCDN.com and in the Stillwater Gazette in accordance with the Minnesota Competitive Bidding
requirements.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council Accept Bids and Award a Construction Contract
for the 2026 Street Improvements?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The 2026 Street Improvements include pavement rehabilitation of
three neighborhoods programmed for construction in 2026, as categorized below:
Lake Elmo Heights
26th Street North, Inwood Avenue North to Imperial Avenue North
27th Street North, Inwood Avenue North to Imperial Avenue North
Imperial Avenue North
Innsdale Avenue North, 27th Avenue North to CDS
Lake Elmo Heights (Access from Stillwater Boulevard)
Innsdale Avenue North, Stillwater Boulevard to CDS
Eagle Point Creek Estates
Inwood Avenue North, Stillwater Boulevard to CDS
The improvements in all three areas include a full depth reclamation of the street pavement section, with
new bituminous pavement and installation of concrete curb and gutter. Storm sewer maintenance items are
included in the scope including cleanup of outlet pipes, ditch grading, draintile installation, extension of
storm sewer pipe, and replacement of drainage structures. No street widening or geometric changes are
planned. “No Parking” signage will be installed in accordance with the City’s Parking Restriction Guidance
Policy as presented to the City Council in the approved plans and specifications.
Contractor bids were received and opened electronically on February 5, 2026. The City received eight bids
for this project, with McNamara Contracting, Inc. providing the lowest bid in the amount of $1,570,583.60.
Following review and verification of the bid tabulations, the City Engineer and Design Engineer are
recommending that the City Council award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, McNamara
Contracting, Inc., as outlined in the attached letter.
As part of this contract award, staff is also requesting Council to authorize the City Administrator to enter
into a construction material testing contract for the project construction phase services in the not-to-exceed
amount of $30,000. Staff will be receiving proposals from both Braun Intertec and AET.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this resolution commits the City to enter into a construction contract for
the project. The estimated post-bid project cost is $2,145,500 based on bids received compared to the
feasibility estimate of $2,392,000. Competitive bids received and lowering project contingencies to 5% for
unforeseen conditions incurred during construction account for the decreased project cost. The final
assessment calculations will be updated at the end of the project when final project costs are known. The
City Council will have the opportunity to adjust the assessment amounts according to the known costs this
fall to reflect any savings realized on the project. Please refer to the attached project costs and financing
spreadsheet which details how the project will be funded.
OPTIONS:
Accept the Bids and Award a Contract to McNamara Contracting, Inc.
Do not move forward with this project
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the City Council approve a Resolution Accepting Bids
and Awarding a Contract to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for the bid amount of $1,570,583.60 for the 2026
Street Improvements. The Recommended motion is as follows:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-013, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract to McNamara
Contracting, Inc., for the bid amount of $1,570,583.60 for the 2026 Street Improvements.
Staff is also recommending the City Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a material testing
contract for the project construction phase services in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000. The
Recommended motion is as follows:
Motion to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a material testing contract for the project
construction phase services in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 for the 2026 Street Improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for the 2026 Street Improvements.
2.Engineer’s Letter of Award Recommendation and Tabulation of Bids.
3.Project Costs & Financing
4.Project Schedule.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-013
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
2026 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the 2026 Street Improvements, bids
were received, opened, and tabulated according to law, and bids were received complying with
the advertisement; and
WHEREAS, bids were tabulated, checked and summarized to verify that all requirements
of the submittal were met; and
WHEREAS, the project engineer reviewed the bids and has provided a letter
recommending the award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, McNamara Contracting,
Inc., for the bid amount of $1,570,583.60.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1.That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Contract
in the accordance with the above ordered Project, in the amount of the Contractor’s lowest
responsible bid, and according to the plans and specifications thereof approved by the City
Council.
2.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the
deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next
two lowest bidders shall be retained until a contract has been signed.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2026.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
By: __________________________
Charles Cadenhead
(Seal)Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Julie Johnson
City Clerk
h:\lkelmn\25x139309000\6_plans-specs\b_bid documents\139309 award ltr.docx
February 5, 2026
Nate Stanley, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue N
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
RE: 2026 Street Improvements
City of Lake Elmo, MN
City Project No. 139309
BMI Project No. 25X.139309
Dear Mr. Stanley,
Attached is the bid abstract for the project referenced above. Three bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on
Thursday, February 5, 2025. The following is a summary of the bids received:
Bidder Total Bid
McNamara Contracting, Inc. $1,570,583.60
North Valley, Inc. $1,577,507.61
Park Construction Company $1,599,270.03
Miller Excavating, Inc. $1,645,482.52
A-1 Excavating, LLC $1,734,335.50
GMH Asphalt Corporation $1,750,012.60
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $1,776,172.00
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $2,082,160.00
We have reviewed the bids and recommend awarding this bid to McNamara Contracting, Inc. in the
amount of $1,570,583.60.
Sincerely,
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Marcus Johnson, P.E.
Project Engineer
Enclosure
ABSTRACT OF BIDS2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTSCITY OF LAKE ELMO, MNCITY PROJECT NO. 139309BMI PROJECT NO. 25X.139309BID DATE: 2/5/2026TIME:10:00 AM 1 2 3 4ITEM APPROX.NO. ITEM QUANT. UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT1 MOBILIZATION 1 LS $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $29,000.00 $29,000.00 $64,266.02 $64,266.02 $215,683.16 $215,683.16 $54,547.66 $54,547.662 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,344.72 $4,344.72 $4,120.00 $4,120.00 $4,234.79 $4,234.793 SILT FENCE, TYPE MACHINE SLICE 80 LF $5.00 $400.00 $10.00 $800.00 $6.52 $521.60 $6.34 $507.20 $13.25 $1,060.004 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG, TYPE WOOD FIBER 2,310 LF $3.00 $6,930.00 $4.00 $9,240.00 $3.80 $8,778.00 $3.70 $8,547.00 $5.80 $13,398.005 INLET PROTECTION 21 EA $200.00 $4,200.00 $190.00 $3,990.00 $135.77 $2,851.17 $212.58 $4,464.18 $155.47 $3,264.876 STREET SWEEPING (WITH PICKUP BROOM) 130 HR $170.00 $22,100.00 $75.00 $9,750.00 $200.94 $26,122.20 $0.01 $1.30 $223.66 $29,075.807 WATER FOR DUST CONTROL 90 MGAL $55.00 $4,950.00 $40.00 $3,600.00 $48.88 $4,399.20 $58.45 $5,260.50 $105.83 $9,524.708 CLEARING 7 EA $700.00 $4,900.00 $440.00 $3,080.00 $461.63$3,231.41 $437.75 $3,064.25 $449.95 $3,149.659 GRUBBING 7 EA $500.00 $3,500.00 $160.00 $1,120.00 $162.93$1,140.51 $154.50 $1,081.50 $158.80 $1,111.6010 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL MAILBOX 50 EA $150.00 $7,500.00$175.00 $8,750.00 $271.55 $13,577.50 $180.25 $9,012.50 $185.27 $9,263.5011 TEMPORARY MAILBOX 50 EA $90.00 $4,500.00 $75.00 $3,750.00 $54.31 $2,715.50 $77.25 $3,862.50 $79.40 $3,970.0012 REMOVE SIGN AND POST 10 EA $100.00 $1,000.00 $36.00 $360.00 $38.02 $380.20 $36.05 $360.50 $37.06 $370.6013 SIGN PANELS TYPE C 64 SF $200.00 $12,800.00 $63.00 $4,032.00 $65.17 $4,170.88 $61.80 $3,955.20 $63.52 $4,065.2814 STREET NAME BLADE W/ POST 6 EA $350.00 $2,100.00 $250.00 $1,500.00 $271.55 $1,629.30 $257.50 $1,545.00 $264.68 $1,588.0815 TOPSOIL BORROW (LV) 1,550 CY $40.00 $62,000.00 $59.00 $91,450.00 $0.01 $15.50 $0.01 $15.50 $46.56 $72,168.0016 SODDING TYPE LAWN 9,270 SY $10.00 $92,700.00 $9.50 $88,065.00 $10.26 $95,110.20 $9.98 $92,514.60 $10.75 $99,652.5017 SEED RESTORATION AREA AND WOOD FIBER BLANKET 700 SY$7.00 $4,900.00 $9.50 $6,650.00 $5.43 $3,801.00 $5.28 $3,696.00 $5.51 $3,857.0018 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL MANHOLE CASTING W/ NEW RINGS 1 EA $900.00 $900.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $776.62 $776.62 $1,346.13 $1,346.13 $990.13 $990.1319 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL CATCH BASIN CASTING W/ NEW RINGS 4 EA $550.00 $2,200.00 $420.00 $1,680.00 $505.07 $2,020.28 $666.76 $2,667.04 $1,088.18 $4,352.7220 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING STORM SEWER STRUCTURE 14 EA $600.00 $8,400.00 $775.00 $10,850.00 $602.83 $8,439.62 $580.36 $8,125.04 $382.84 $5,359.7621 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE 274 LF $15.00 $4,110.00 $19.00 $5,206.00 $13.03 $3,570.22 $12.55 $3,438.70 $10.97 $3,005.7822 2' X 3' CATCH BASIN PER DETAIL 404 6 EA $3,500.00 $21,000.00 $3,700.00 $22,200.00 $3,367.16 $20,202.96 $4,371.06 $26,226.36 $4,175.09 $25,050.5423 4' DIA CBMH WITH CASTING PER DETAIL 406 7 EA $4,600.00 $32,200.00 $6,200.00 $43,400.00 $6,305.28 $44,136.96 $7,199.63 $50,397.41 $5,307.29 $37,151.0324 4' DIA CBMH WITH SUMP AND CASTING PER DETAIL 405 3EA $6,500.00 $19,500.00 $8,500.00 $25,500.00 $6,299.85 $18,899.55 $7,194.40 $21,583.20 $10,677.72 $32,033.1625 4' DIA MH WITH CASTING PER DETAIL 409 1 EA $5,500.00$5,500.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,430.90 $5,430.90 $7,150.15 $7,150.15 $5,076.27 $5,076.2726 PATCH DOGHOUSE / INVERT 5 EA $550.00 $2,750.00 $495.00$2,475.00 $276.98 $1,384.90 $266.65 $1,333.25 $444.74 $2,223.7027 12" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 56 LF $55.00 $3,080.00 $62.00 $3,472.00 $63.00 $3,528.00 $60.65 $3,396.40 $141.19 $7,906.6428 15" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 314 LF $60.00 $18,840.00$70.00 $21,980.00 $69.52 $21,829.28 $66.92 $21,012.88 $147.26 $46,239.6429 18" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 137 LF $65.00 $8,905.00 $75.00 $10,275.00 $73.86 $10,118.82 $71.11 $9,742.07 $152.51 $20,893.8730 21" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 3 16 LF $200.00 $3,200.00 $85.00 $1,360.00 $108.62 $1,737.92 $104.57 $1,673.12 $160.63 $2,570.0831 24" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 3 16 LF $200.00 $3,200.00 $90.00 $1,440.00 $119.48 $1,911.68 $115.03 $1,840.48 $164.80 $2,636.8032 REMOVE AND REPLACE STEPS 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.00 $175.00 $350.00 $298.70 $597.40 $287.57 $575.14 $740.41 $1,480.8233 RIPRAP W/ FABRIC, CLASS III 17 CY $120.00 $2,040.00 $185.00 $3,145.00 $130.34 $2,215.78 $125.48 $2,133.16 $127.70 $2,170.9034 JET / CLEAN STORM SEWER PIPE 892 LF $15.00 $13,380.00$10.00 $8,920.00 $7.22 $6,440.24 $6.85 $6,110.20 $12.79 $11,408.6835 TELEVISING STORM SEWER 1,431 LF $8.00 $11,448.00 $5.00$7,155.00 $5.16 $7,383.96 $4.89 $6,997.59 $3.97 $5,681.0736 DITCH GRADING 20 LF $45.00 $900.00 $18.00 $360.00 $16.29$325.80 $26.71 $534.20 $54.91 $1,098.2037 SAWCUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT 960 LF $3.00 $2,880.00 $1.00 $960.00 $2.72 $2,611.20 $5.06 $4,857.60 $1.87 $1,795.2038 SAWCUT CONCRETE PAVEMENT 230 LF $5.00 $1,150.00 $1.00 $230.00 $6.52 $1,499.60 $6.60 $1,518.00 $4.37 $1,005.1039 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (DRIVEWAY) 530 SY $10.00 $5,300.00 $26.00 $13,780.00 $7.00 $3,710.00 $18.30 $9,699.00 $4.87 $2,581.1040 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT (DRIVEWAY) 130 SY $15.00 $1,950.00 $26.00 $3,380.00 $17.98 $2,337.40$18.41 $2,393.30 $9.58 $1,245.4041 REMOVE CONCRETE FLUME 62 SF $20.00 $1,240.00 $2.00 $124.00 $2.17 $134.54 $2.22 $137.64 $0.84 $52.0842 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 73 LF $5.00 $365.00 $16.30 $1,189.90 $13.03 $951.19 $19.08 $1,392.84 $5.62 $410.26North Valley, Inc.Nowthen, MNPark Construction CompanyMinneapolis, MNMiller Excavating, Inc.Bayport, MNBASE BIDEngineer's EstimateMcNamara Contracting, Inc.Bolton & Menk, Inc.Rosemount, MN
ABSTRACT OF BIDS2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTSCITY OF LAKE ELMO, MNCITY PROJECT NO. 139309BMI PROJECT NO. 25X.139309BID DATE: 2/5/2026TIME:10:00 AM 1 2 3 4ITEM APPROX.NO. ITEM QUANT. UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNTNorth Valley, Inc.Nowthen, MNPark Construction CompanyMinneapolis, MNMiller Excavating, Inc.Bayport, MNEngineer's EstimateMcNamara Contracting, Inc.Bolton & Menk, Inc.Rosemount, MN43 8" RECLAIM EXISTING BITUMINOUS AND BASE MATERIAL 29,710 SY $2.50 $74,275.00 $1.40 $41,594.00 $1.31 $38,920.10 $0.89 $26,441.90 $1.02 $30,304.2044 HAUL EXCESS RECLAIM MATERIAL OFF SITE (LV) 2,890 CY$20.00 $57,800.00 $27.00 $78,030.00 $15.21 $43,956.90 $21.61 $62,452.90 $19.57 $56,557.3045 SALVAGE, STOCKPILE, AND RESPREAD RECLAMED MATERIAL 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 $22,198.31 $22,198.31 $12,066.59 $12,066.59 $10,348.69 $10,348.6946 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER STRUCTURE 2 EA $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $1,737.89 $3,475.78 $1,673.10 $3,346.20 $2,157.62 $4,315.2447 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE 11 EA $1,500.00$16,500.00 $1,275.00 $14,025.00 $494.21 $5,436.31 $475.79 $5,233.69 $955.05 $10,505.5548 4" PERFORATED PVC EDGE DRAIN W/ BACKFILL & WRAP 2,047 LF $27.00 $55,269.00 $25.00 $51,175.00 $44.53 $91,152.91 $32.01 $65,524.47 $23.90 $48,923.3049 DRAIN TILE CLEANOUT 25 EA $500.00 $12,500.00 $295.00 $7,375.00 $706.02 $17,650.50 $249.19 $6,229.75 $459.64 $11,491.0050 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION (EV) 510 CY $35.00 $17,850.00 $32.00 $16,320.00 $30.15 $15,376.50 $47.80 $24,378.00 $18.22 $9,292.2051 COMMON EXCAVATION - STREET 280 CY $35.00 $9,800.00 $32.00 $8,960.00 $34.89 $9,769.20 $37.53 $10,508.40 $15.11 $4,230.8052 COMMON EXCAVATION - BOULEVARD 1,550 CY $20.00 $31,000.00 $32.00 $49,600.00 $42.38 $65,689.00 $0.01 $15.50 $19.88 $30,814.0053 SUBGRADE STABILIZING AGGREGATE (CV) 790 CY $20.00 $15,800.00 $19.00 $15,010.00 $23.52 $18,580.80 $18.42 $14,551.80 $42.62 $33,669.8054 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL RECLAM MATERIAL INNSDALE AVENUE (CV) 420 CY $40.00 $16,800.00 $5.00 $2,100.00 $56.79 $23,851.80 $0.01 $4.20 $14.46 $6,073.2055 SUBGRADE PREPARATION OF RECLAIMED SURFACE 30,950 SY$2.00 $61,900.00 $1.00 $30,950.00 $0.92 $28,474.00 $0.62 $19,189.00 $0.76 $23,522.0056 TYPE SP 9.5 BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) [SPWEA330C] 2,430 TN $90.00 $218,700.00 $81.00 $196,830.00 $82.83 $201,276.90 $81.84 $198,871.20 $87.04 $211,507.2057 TYPE SP 12.5 BITUMINOUS NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) [SPNWB330C] 3,220 TN $85.00 $273,700.00 $81.00 $260,820.00 $76.13 $245,138.60 $76.43 $246,104.60 $80.61 $259,564.2058 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT 2,050 GAL $2.00 $4,100.00 $2.00 $4,100.00 $4.18 $8,569.00 $3.75 $7,687.50 $4.43 $9,081.5059 PATCH BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY 590 SY $45.00 $26,550.00 $42.00 $24,780.00 $33.66 $19,859.40 $48.28 $28,485.20 $33.45$19,735.5060 B418 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 15,980 LF $17.00 $271,660.00 $16.00 $255,680.00 $17.32 $276,773.60 $17.01 $271,819.80 $17.89 $285,882.2061 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT 190 SY $100.00 $19,000.00 $93.75 $17,812.50 $101.83 $19,347.70 $107.67 $20,457.30 $90.41 $17,177.9062 CONCRETE FLUME 188 SF $20.00 $3,760.00 $10.40 $1,955.20$11.30 $2,124.40 $11.95 $2,246.60 $15.56 $2,925.2863 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL PAVERS 40 SF $65.00 $2,600.00 $37.00 $1,480.00 $27.15 $1,086.00 $24.84 $993.60 $92.90 $3,716.0064 ADJUST EXISTING VALVE BOX 25 EA $400.00 $10,000.00 $850.00 $21,250.00 $309.56 $7,739.00 $671.93 $16,798.25 $597.41 $14,935.2565 CONCRETE HYDRANT SPLASH PAD 139 SF $15.00 $2,085.00 $12.00 $1,668.00 $13.03 $1,811.17 $13.61 $1,891.79 $15.75 $2,189.25TOTAL BASE BID $1,709,567.00 $1,570,583.60 $1,577,507.61 $1,599,270.03 $1,645,482.52
ABSTRACT OF BIDS2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTSCITY OF LAKE ELMO, MNCITY PROJECT NO. 139309BMI PROJECT NO. 25X.139309BID DATE: 2/5/2026TIME:10:00 AMITEM APPROX.NO. ITEM QUANT. UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT1 MOBILIZATION 1 LS $80,000.00 $80,000.002 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.003 SILT FENCE, TYPE MACHINE SLICE 80 LF $5.00 $400.004 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG, TYPE WOOD FIBER 2,310 LF $3.00 $6,930.005 INLET PROTECTION 21 EA $200.00 $4,200.006 STREET SWEEPING (WITH PICKUP BROOM) 130 HR $170.00 $22,100.007 WATER FOR DUST CONTROL 90 MGAL $55.00 $4,950.008 CLEARING 7 EA $700.00 $4,900.009 GRUBBING 7 EA $500.00 $3,500.0010 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL MAILBOX 50 EA $150.00 $7,500.0011 TEMPORARY MAILBOX 50 EA $90.00 $4,500.0012 REMOVE SIGN AND POST 10 EA $100.00 $1,000.0013 SIGN PANELS TYPE C 64 SF $200.00 $12,800.0014 STREET NAME BLADE W/ POST 6 EA $350.00 $2,100.0015 TOPSOIL BORROW (LV) 1,550 CY $40.00 $62,000.0016 SODDING TYPE LAWN 9,270 SY $10.00 $92,700.0017 SEED RESTORATION AREA AND WOOD FIBER BLANKET 700 SY$7.00 $4,900.0018 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL MANHOLE CASTING W/ NEW RINGS 1 EA $900.00 $900.0019 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL CATCH BASIN CASTING W/ NEW RINGS 4 EA $550.00 $2,200.0020 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING STORM SEWER STRUCTURE 14 EA $600.00 $8,400.0021 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE 274 LF $15.00 $4,110.0022 2' X 3' CATCH BASIN PER DETAIL 404 6 EA $3,500.00 $21,000.0023 4' DIA CBMH WITH CASTING PER DETAIL 406 7 EA $4,600.00 $32,200.0024 4' DIA CBMH WITH SUMP AND CASTING PER DETAIL 405 3EA $6,500.00 $19,500.0025 4' DIA MH WITH CASTING PER DETAIL 409 1 EA $5,500.00$5,500.0026 PATCH DOGHOUSE / INVERT 5 EA $550.00 $2,750.0027 12" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 56 LF $55.00 $3,080.0028 15" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 314 LF $60.00 $18,840.0029 18" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5 137 LF $65.00 $8,905.0030 21" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 3 16 LF $200.00 $3,200.0031 24" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 3 16 LF $200.00 $3,200.0032 REMOVE AND REPLACE STEPS 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.0033 RIPRAP W/ FABRIC, CLASS III 17 CY $120.00 $2,040.0034 JET / CLEAN STORM SEWER PIPE 892 LF $15.00 $13,380.0035 TELEVISING STORM SEWER 1,431 LF $8.00 $11,448.0036 DITCH GRADING 20 LF $45.00 $900.0037 SAWCUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT 960 LF $3.00 $2,880.0038 SAWCUT CONCRETE PAVEMENT 230 LF $5.00 $1,150.0039 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (DRIVEWAY) 530 SY $10.00 $5,300.0040 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT (DRIVEWAY) 130 SY $15.00 $1,950.0041 REMOVE CONCRETE FLUME 62 SF $20.00 $1,240.0042 REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 73 LF $5.00 $365.00BASE BIDEngineer's EstimateBolton & Menk, Inc.5 6 7 8UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT$47,000.00 $47,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $84,654.79 $84,654.79 $125,000.00 $125,000.00$12,000.00 $12,000.00 $4,232.00 $4,232.00 $10,550.00 $10,550.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00$10.50 $840.00 $6.45 $516.00 $9.50 $760.00 $11.00 $880.00$3.00 $6,930.00 $3.75 $8,662.50 $4.50 $10,395.00 $3.00 $6,930.00$100.00 $2,100.00 $150.00 $3,150.00 $180.00 $3,780.00 $300.00 $6,300.00$100.00 $13,000.00 $196.00 $25,480.00 $170.00 $22,100.00$225.00 $29,250.00$100.00 $9,000.00 $100.00 $9,000.00 $45.00 $4,050.00 $60.00 $5,400.00$800.00 $5,600.00 $506.00 $3,542.00 $880.00 $6,160.00 $450.00 $3,150.00$800.00 $5,600.00 $178.00 $1,246.00 $350.00 $2,450.00 $155.00 $1,085.00$215.00 $10,750.00 $185.00 $9,250.00 $184.00 $9,200.00 $185.00 $9,250.00$88.00 $4,400.00 $79.35 $3,967.50 $82.00 $4,100.00 $80.00$4,000.00$37.00 $370.00 $37.05 $370.50 $40.00 $400.00 $40.00 $400.00$64.00 $4,096.00 $63.50 $4,064.00 $63.10 $4,038.40 $61.00$3,904.00$265.00 $1,590.00 $265.00 $1,590.00 $265.00 $1,590.00 $255.00 $1,530.00$10.00 $15,500.00 $47.25 $73,237.50 $52.00 $80,600.00 $71.00 $110,050.00$11.00 $101,970.00 $10.15 $94,090.50 $22.00 $203,940.00 $10.50 $97,335.00$5.50 $3,850.00 $5.35 $3,745.00 $6.50 $4,550.00 $5.00 $3,500.00$1,850.00 $1,850.00 $1,739.00 $1,739.00 $625.00 $625.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00$1,850.00 $7,400.00 $846.00 $3,384.00 $760.00 $3,040.00 $1,200.00 $4,800.00$550.00 $7,700.00 $997.00 $13,958.00 $850.00 $11,900.00 $600.00 $8,400.00$27.00 $7,398.00 $8.75 $2,397.50 $22.00 $6,028.00 $25.00 $6,850.00$5,250.00 $31,500.00 $4,751.00 $28,506.00 $2,054.55 $12,327.30 $6,000.00 $36,000.00$6,000.00 $42,000.00 $5,845.00 $40,915.00 $4,436.72 $31,057.04 $6,400.00 $44,800.00$12,500.00 $37,500.00 $7,869.00 $23,607.00 $5,958.34 $17,875.02 $20,000.00 $60,000.00$5,700.00 $5,700.00 $5,271.00 $5,271.00 $4,684.16 $4,684.16 $8,250.00 $8,250.00$2,500.00 $12,500.00 $547.00 $2,735.00 $390.00 $1,950.00$1,000.00 $5,000.00$91.00 $5,096.00 $51.70 $2,895.20 $48.03 $2,689.68 $98.00$5,488.00$83.00 $26,062.00 $57.20 $17,960.80 $52.90 $16,610.60 $90.00 $28,260.00$93.00 $12,741.00 $61.25 $8,391.25 $60.42 $8,277.54 $105.00 $14,385.00$172.00 $2,752.00 $73.85 $1,181.60 $76.11 $1,217.76 $215.00 $3,440.00$178.00 $2,848.00 $79.30 $1,268.80 $91.50 $1,464.00 $220.00 $3,520.00$525.00 $1,050.00 $328.00 $656.00 $4,220.00 $8,440.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00$200.00 $3,400.00 $164.00 $2,788.00 $218.00 $3,706.00 $195.00 $3,315.00$7.00 $6,244.00 $4.40 $3,924.80 $10.50 $9,366.00 $7.00 $6,244.00$5.00 $7,155.00 $3.85 $5,509.35 $3.00 $4,293.00 $5.00 $7,155.00$42.00 $840.00 $85.20 $1,704.00 $145.20 $2,904.00 $450.00$9,000.00$2.00 $1,920.00 $2.31 $2,217.60 $3.00 $2,880.00 $2.00 $1,920.00$5.75 $1,322.50 $6.40 $1,472.00 $5.00 $1,150.00 $6.00 $1,380.00$8.00 $4,240.00 $6.00 $3,180.00 $9.20 $4,876.00 $65.00 $34,450.00$12.00 $1,560.00 $13.85 $1,800.50 $14.10 $1,833.00 $135.00 $17,550.00$20.00 $1,240.00 $5.85 $362.70 $6.05 $375.10 $9.00 $558.00$25.00 $1,825.00 $34.95 $2,551.35 $28.00 $2,044.00 $40.00$2,920.00Bituminous Roadways, Inc.Mendota Heights, MNA-1 Excavating, LLCBloomer, WINorthwest Asphalt, Inc.Shakopee, MNGMH Asphalt CorporationChaska, MN
ABSTRACT OF BIDS2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTSCITY OF LAKE ELMO, MNCITY PROJECT NO. 139309BMI PROJECT NO. 25X.139309BID DATE: 2/5/2026TIME:10:00 AMITEM APPROX.NO. ITEM QUANT. UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNTEngineer's EstimateBolton & Menk, Inc.43 8" RECLAIM EXISTING BITUMINOUS AND BASE MATERIAL 29,710 SY $2.50 $74,275.0044 HAUL EXCESS RECLAIM MATERIAL OFF SITE (LV) 2,890 CY$20.00 $57,800.0045 SALVAGE, STOCKPILE, AND RESPREAD RECLAMED MATERIAL 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000.0046 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER STRUCTURE 2 EA $1,500.00 $3,000.0047 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE 11 EA $1,500.00$16,500.0048 4" PERFORATED PVC EDGE DRAIN W/ BACKFILL & WRAP 2,047 LF $27.00 $55,269.0049 DRAIN TILE CLEANOUT 25 EA $500.00 $12,500.0050 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION (EV) 510 CY $35.00 $17,850.0051 COMMON EXCAVATION - STREET 280 CY $35.00 $9,800.0052 COMMON EXCAVATION - BOULEVARD 1,550 CY $20.00 $31,000.0053 SUBGRADE STABILIZING AGGREGATE (CV) 790 CY $20.00 $15,800.0054 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL RECLAM MATERIAL INNSDALE AVENUE (CV) 420 CY $40.00 $16,800.0055 SUBGRADE PREPARATION OF RECLAIMED SURFACE 30,950 SY$2.00 $61,900.0056 TYPE SP 9.5 BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) [SPWEA330C] 2,430 TN $90.00 $218,700.0057 TYPE SP 12.5 BITUMINOUS NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) [SPNWB330C] 3,220 TN $85.00 $273,700.0058 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT 2,050 GAL $2.00 $4,100.0059 PATCH BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY 590 SY $45.00 $26,550.0060 B418 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 15,980 LF $17.00 $271,660.0061 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT 190 SY $100.00 $19,000.0062 CONCRETE FLUME 188 SF $20.00 $3,760.0063 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL PAVERS 40 SF $65.00 $2,600.0064 ADJUST EXISTING VALVE BOX 25 EA $400.00 $10,000.0065 CONCRETE HYDRANT SPLASH PAD 139 SF $15.00 $2,085.00TOTAL BASE BID $1,709,567.005 6 7 8UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT UNIT PRICE AMOUNTBituminous Roadways, Inc.Mendota Heights, MNA-1 Excavating, LLCBloomer, WINorthwest Asphalt, Inc.Shakopee, MNGMH Asphalt CorporationChaska, MN$1.50 $44,565.00 $1.00 $29,710.00 $3.05 $90,615.50 $2.00 $59,420.00$12.00 $34,680.00 $24.50 $70,805.00 $12.42 $35,893.80 $24.00 $69,360.00$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $53,620.00 $53,620.00 $19,940.00 $19,940.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00$2,600.00 $5,200.00 $547.00 $1,094.00 $1,200.00 $2,400.00 $2,800.00 $5,600.00$2,400.00 $26,400.00 $547.00 $6,017.00 $900.00 $9,900.00$2,300.00 $25,300.00$28.00 $57,316.00 $32.25 $66,015.75 $18.66 $38,197.02 $29.00 $59,363.00$610.00 $15,250.00 $342.00 $8,550.00 $482.21 $12,055.25 $850.00 $21,250.00$25.00 $12,750.00 $64.40 $32,844.00 $32.10 $16,371.00 $64.00 $32,640.00$25.00 $7,000.00 $64.40 $18,032.00 $36.50 $10,220.00 $54.00 $15,120.00$15.00 $23,250.00 $42.35 $65,642.50 $28.15 $43,632.50 $58.00 $89,900.00$24.00 $18,960.00 $23.25 $18,367.50 $6.00 $4,740.00 $40.00 $31,600.00$30.00 $12,600.00 $30.95 $12,999.00 $17.30 $7,266.00 $70.00 $29,400.00$2.00 $61,900.00 $1.00 $30,950.00 $1.52 $47,044.00 $2.00 $61,900.00$87.00 $211,410.00 $87.20 $211,896.00 $86.70 $210,681.00$87.00 $211,410.00$81.00 $260,820.00 $75.55 $243,271.00 $82.00 $264,040.00$87.00 $280,140.00$5.00 $10,250.00 $4.70 $9,635.00 $4.00 $8,200.00 $1.00 $2,050.00$50.00 $29,500.00 $35.00 $20,650.00 $40.30 $23,777.00 $56.00 $33,040.00$23.00 $367,540.00 $18.85 $301,223.00 $17.25 $275,655.00$17.00 $271,660.00$120.00 $22,800.00 $108.00 $20,520.00 $89.20 $16,948.00 $115.00 $21,850.00$15.00 $2,820.00 $14.80 $2,782.40 $14.40 $2,707.20 $12.50$2,350.00$55.00 $2,200.00 $100.00 $4,000.00 $52.50 $2,100.00 $100.00 $4,000.00$525.00 $13,125.00 $903.00 $22,575.00 $665.00 $16,625.00$500.00 $12,500.00$40.00 $5,560.00 $16.50 $2,293.50 $16.06 $2,232.34 $22.00$3,058.00$1,734,335.50 $1,750,012.60 $1,776,172.00 $2,082,160.00
Project Financing Estimates2026 Street ImprovementsPW - 101 - Street Portion2,740,000$ 2,392,000$ 2,145,500$ Bond Proceeds - Tax Levy Funded62%1,698,800 1,483,040 1,330,210 60%1,282,650 Bond Proceeds - Assessment Funded30%822,000 717,600 643,650 30%643,650 Infrastructure Reserve (Fund 409)8%219,200 191,360 171,640 10%219,200 W-101 - Water Portion300,000$ -$ -$ Water Fund (601)100%300,000 - - 100%- CIP Estimate-$ Final bond and cash amounts will be determined later in the year as long-term planning continues and final project costs are determined.2,145,500$ Alternate FundingFinal ContractFinal ContractFeasibility Study
3507 High Point Drive North
Bldg. 1 – Suite E130
Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: (651) 704-9970
Bolton-Menk.com
2026 Street and Utility Improvements
Lake Elmo, MN
Project No.: 139309
JUNE 3, 2025 Council authorizes preparation of Preliminary Design, Geotechnical
Services and Feasibility Report.
AUGUST 21, 2025 Neighborhood informational meeting on scope of improvements.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Presentation of Feasibility Report and Preliminary Design, City Council
accepts Feasibility Report and orders Public Hearing on improvements.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 Neighborhood informational meeting to review improvements and
preliminary assessments.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 Council conducts Public Hearing on improvements and orders
Preparation of Final Plans and Specifications.
JANUARY 6, 2026 Council Approves Final Plans and authorizes Advertisement for Bids
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Project Bid Date: Receive Contractor Bids.
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Council accepts Bids and awards Contract.
MARCH, 2026 Conduct Pre-Construction Meeting and issue Notice to Proceed.
· OCTOBER 2, 2026 Substantial Completion.
· NOVEMBER 13 2026 Final Completion.
*Final Assessment Hearing Schedule TBD
2026 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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Content
Location of Improvements
Project Schedule
Proposed Improvements
Parking Restrictions
Bids Received and Project Costs
Requested Council Action
Location of Improvements
Project Schedule
JUNE 3, 2025 Counc il authorize s pre liminary de s ign, ge ote c hnic al s e rvic e s , and Orde rs Fe as ibility Re port.
AUGUST 13, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting on Scope of Improvements.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Pre s e ntation of Fe as ibility Re port and Pre liminary De s ign.
Council accepts Report and calls for Hearing on Improvement.
OCTOBER 21, 2025 Public Improvement Hearing. Council Orders the Improvement and authorizes preparation of
Plans and Spe c ific ations .
JANUARY 6, 2026 Counc il approve s Plans and Spe c ific ations . Adve rtis e me nt for Bids is authorize d.
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Project Bid Date: Receive Contractor Bids
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Council Accepts Bids and Awards Contract.
MARCH, 2026 Conduct Pre -Construction Meeting and Issue Notice to Proceed.
•OCTOBER 2, 2026 Substantial Completion
•NOVEMBER 13 , 20 26 Final Comple tion
*Final Assessment Hearing Schedule TBD
Proposed Improvements
Reconstruction of the streets to match existing widths and geometrics,
minor grade adjustments will be made as necessary.01
The existing bituminous roadways and underlying aggregate base material is
suitable for Full-Depth Reclaim (FDR), this method will be used.02
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Exis ting public wate rmain s e rve s all prope rtie s within the proje c t are a
and no improvements are recommended at this time.
04 Posting of No Parking restrictions around cul-de -sac ends.
Reconstruction of the streets will include new concrete curb and gutter to
improve drainage and maximize the lifecycle of the streets.
All streets in the project area are outside of the MUSA boundaries and are
served by private wastewater treatment systems, no sanitary sewer
extensions are proposed as part of the project.
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Replacement of storm sewer structures and pipe as identified in the plans,
ins tallation of draintile , cleaning of lines and ends, and ditch grading.
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Proposed Improvements
Parking Restrictions
Bids Received & Project Costs
•The City received 8 competitive public bids on February 5, 2026.
•McNamara Contracting, Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid in the
amount of $1,570,583.60.
•Total estimated project costs are estimated to be $2,145,500 versus the
number presented in the feasibility report of $2,392,000.
•Assessments will be recalculated once the project is complete and prior to
the final assessment hearing planned to be held in fall 2026 .
Requested Council Action
Staff is recommending the following:
•Council is asked to approve a resolution accepting bids and awarding a
contract to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for the bid amount of $1,570,583.60
for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements.
•Staff is also recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Administrator to enter into a material testing contract for the project in the
not-to -exceed amount of $30,000.
THANK YOU!
NATE STANLEY, CITY ENGINEER
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
City Council
Date: 2/17/2025
Regular Agenda
TO: City Council
ITEM: Registered Land Survey #132 (RLS) – 3481 Laverne Ave
SUBMITTED BY: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☒Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future
☒Managed Growth ☐Resilient Infrastructure
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:
The City Council is being asked to review and approve a registered land survey (RLS #132)
proposed Chama Mission LLC and John Pecchia at the property addressed as 3481 Laverne
Avenue N., Lake Elmo. The request is to reconfigure the property boundaries to ensure that the
former creamery building (building on west side of the site) is fully contained within its own
dedicated parcel, so that this parcel may be eventually sold by CHAMA Mission LLC to a
different owner (John Pecchia). The proposed subdivision will result in the creation of two tracts.
This application has received two extensions to work through proposed conditions. The original
conditions from PC are outlined in this memo as well as the final recommended conditions.
Registered Land Survey (RLS): An RLS is a means of subdividing a Torrens parcel into
separate tracts of land. Minnesota Statutes Section 508.47 outlines the standards and
requirements for conveying Torrens property in Minnesota. The statute notes that “[t]he County
Registrar of Title may require the owner of a registered parcel who wishes to convey any part of
the Parcel to prepare a drawing known as a registered land survey.” Additionally, the statute
states that an RLS must be approved by the City in the manner required for approval of
subdivision plats. For this reason, the RLS is being processed as a minor subdivision instead of
an administrative lot line adjustment/consolidation process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicants: CHAMA Mission LLC and John Pecchia, 3481 Laverne Ave, Lake Elmo
Location: 3481 Laverne Ave N., Lake Elmo | PIDs: 1302921320083, 1302921310003, 1302921310016
Request: The request is to reconfigure the property boundaries to ensure that the former creamery
building (building on west side of the site) is fully contained within its own dedicated parcel.
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Existing Zoning: VMX – Village Mixed Use
Future Zoning: VMX - Village Mixed Use
History:
Deadline
for Action:
Applicable
Code Provisions:
The western building on the site was formerly the Lake Elmo Creamery. The east side of the
site was previously used as a lumber yard. There is no request for a change in use proposed
with this application.
Application Complete – 09/09/2025
60 Day Deadline – 11/08/2025
Extension issued – 11/05/2025
60 Day Deadline – 1/07/2026
Second Extension 60 Day Deadline – 3/8/2026
Registered Land Survey: 103.00.040 Registered Land Survey
Subdivision Regulations: 103.00.070 Minor Subdivisions
VMX Zoning District
REQUEST DETAILS
Registered Land Survey. Chama Mission LLC and John Pecchia are requesting City approval
of an RLS to reconfigure the property lines at 3481 Laverne Ave. The proposed subdivision will
result in the creation of two tracts. The former creamery building (3481 Laverne) is located on
Tract A. This request would not create any additional building sites. Washington County is
requiring a RLS instead of a lot line adjustment/consolidation process due to the property being
Torrens property.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Review of Registered Land Survey:
The City may review the proposed RLS as a minor subdivision, as the proposed subdivision
(RLS) is a division of land that results in no more than four parcels. The City may consider and
review an RLS with one set of actions.
No registered land survey of land in the City shall be recorded with the Registrar of Titles until
the registered land survey has been approved by the City. The approval shall be indicated by
resolution endorsed on or attached to the registered land survey signed by the Mayor and City
Clerk.
CITY AGENCY REVIEW:
•Fire Memo dated 9.23.2025 Provided standard fire comments regarding addressing,
alarms and sprinkler system.
•Engineering Memo dated 9.23.2025. Provided comments on future utilities and access
area. Conditions have been added regarding this memo.
•Landscaping Memo dated 9.26.2025
•City Attorney: Provided an RLS opinion dated 9.26.25 with request revisions. Conditions
have been added regarding this memo.
•Valley Branch Watershed District email (9.29.25) states that a VBWD permit must be
obtained.
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FINDINGS:
Staff is recommending that the City Council consider the following findings regarding the
requests:
1.That the Registered Land Survey No. 132 is consistent with the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area.
2.That the Registered Land Survey No. 132 is consistent with the standards of the
City’s Village Mixed Use zoning district.
3.That the Former Creamery Building Registered Land Survey No. 132 meets the
requirements of the City’s Registered Land Survey and Minor Subdivision
regulations.
Review of the minor subdivision criteria:
•RLS #132 will result in no more than four parcels. The property will become two parcels.
•RLS #132 will not require any new rights-of-way or streets.
Existing right-of-way area will be dedicated via easement to maintain consistent distance
from trail/sidewalk.
•Easements are to be dedicated where applicable.
•This request will meet the City’s VMX zoning lot dimension and bulk building requirements.
The buildings are already existing.
•The request will comply with the City of Lake Elmo’s access spacing and location. No new
driveways or access points are proposed with the request.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
A public hearing notice was sent to surrounding properties on September 30, 2025. A public
hearing notice was published in the City’s official newspaper on October 3, 2025.
•Staff has not received any public comment at this time.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at their October 15th, 2025 meeting. The
Commission voted to recommend approval of the request with conditions outlined by staff (Vote
5-0).
UPDATE:
After the Planning Commission, the applicant reached out to discuss the conditions of the
approval of RLS 132. They have since been issued two extensions to work through conditions
(one from the City and one extensions requested by the applicant). There have been multiple
revisions of the conditions in the time between Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
Since the Planning Commission meeting, staff have consulted with the City attorney and have
identified new considerations which are described later in this report.
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The original proposed conditions of approval that were presented to Planning Commission and
the updated recommended conditions of approval are listed next in this report.
ORIGINAL RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: From PC
10/15/2025
Strikethrough conditions are original conditions that have since been removed.
1. The applicant must obtain all other necessary City, state, and other governing body
permits and approvals prior to release of the registered land survey for recording.
2.The City Attorney’s comments set forth in the plat opinion shall be addressed prior
to release of the registered land survey for recording.
3.Any special assessments currently levied against the property subject to the minor
subdivision shall be transferred or paid in full prior to release of the final registered land
survey for recording.
4. The City Engineer’s comments set forth in the memo dated 9/23/2025 shall be
addressed prior to release of any building permits to the satisfaction of the City.
5.Prior to recording the registered land survey, the applicant must dedicate right of way to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
6. All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City prior to
the release of the registered land survey for recording.
7. Redevelopment at 3481 Laverne must obtain sewer and water permits and pay
associated fees prior to issuing any building permit and plans must be approved by
the City engineer.
8. Redevelopment at 11320 Upper 33rd Laverne must obtain sewer, and water
permits and pay associated fees prior to issuing any building permit and plans must
be approved by the City engineer.
9. The applicant shall record the registered land survey and resolution within 180 days
after approval and provide proof to the City. If both are not recorded within 180
days, approval of the minor subdivision shall be considered void, unless a request for
a time extension is submitted in writing and approved by the council.
Updated RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.The Applicants must obtain all other necessary City, state, and other governing body
permits and approvals prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
2.The City Attorney’s comments set forth in the RLS No. 132 Opinion memo shall be
addressed prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
3.Any special assessments currently levied against the property subject to RLS No. 132
shall be transferred or paid in full prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
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4. The driveway access area must be brought up to code ahead of any building
permits for redevelopment, per the Engineering memo dated September 23,
2025.
5.Prior to recording RLS No. 132, the Applicants must dedicate right of way by
separate easement to the satisfaction of the City, per the Engineering memo
dated September 23, 2025.
6.All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Attorney and the City Engineer prior to the release of RLS No. 132 for
recording. The drainage and utility easement must be established along the entire
north side of the building, extending from the eastern property line to the western
property line, and shall encompass all areas outside of the building’s footprint.
The final location and dimensions of the easement shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to recording of RLS No. 132.
7. The Applicants shall record RLS No. 132 and this Resolution within 180 days
after approval of this Resolution by the City Council and provide proof of
recording to the City. If both are not recorded within 180 days, approval of RLS
No. 132 shall be considered void, unless a request for a time extension is
submitted in writing and approved by the City Council.
Explanation:
•Conditions #4, #5, & 6 are recommendations from the Engineering Memo dated
9/23/2025. Originally, these conditions were grouped together as Condition #4 in the
original PC memo. That condition was an attempt to capture all of the engineering memo
in a single condition. However, because other items from the memo are separated into
their own conditions, staff have decided to remove it and replace it with the remaining
memo item regarding paving driveway access for transparency.
•Original Conditions #7 & 8 have been removed. Staff originally added these
conditions for transparency. After hearing from the applicant, staff has since
removed the conditions to ensure that the applicant can conduct regular maintenance
on buildings on the property if needed. All code requirements are still applicable
and are expected to be addressed when redevelopment occurs.
•Condition #6 has been updated to provide clarity as to where the easement area for a
drainage and utility easement must be located before recording the registered land
survey. Because there are no connection plans to review at this time, the intention
with this blanket easement is to ensure flexibility for any future development to the
east. When the applicants provide a plan, the easement area may be reviewed and
potentially revised/vacated.
Utilities and Access (Condition #6): The engineering memo addresses concerns related to
utilities to the site and how they will connect to the site to the east. The drainage and utility
easement is required to ensure flexibility for any future development to the east. The easement is
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over the parking area and shall include the existing water and sewer stubs which result in an
easement that extends over the north side of the property. This item is addressed via condition #6
which states that the Drainage and Utility Easement shall be established along the entire north
side of the building, extending from eastern property line to western property line, and shall
encompass all areas outside of the building footprint. The final location and dimensions of the
easement shall be verified to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to recording.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
After further review and discussion among staff, legal counsel, and the applicants and property
owners, staff have identified additional considerations for the Council. While these issues do not
inherently affect approval of the current subdivision, staff want to ensure the Council is aware of
them.
Sewer and Water Connection
During review of this application staff identified a public works ordinance 5.08.080 which
requires sewer and water connections ahead of a property sale. Review of this project has
highlighted a gap between this policy and implementation/enforcement. The Council should
discuss how the City should approach this code and provide direction to staff in the future. This
could occur at a future workshop.
This request is a planning/zoning act and not the sale, conveyance, or transfer of property
ownership at this time.
Note: Certain future regulatory requirements may require establishing a sewer connection
before the property is sold or transferred.
Property Use
This application is not for a change of use. The City has requested the applicant provide
documentation/evidence of a lawful nonconforming use. Because staff have not received
evidence at this time, no determination has been made.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council’s approval of the Registered Land Survey (RLS) No. 132
with conditions outlined in the staff report.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
“Move to approve of proposed Resolution 2026-012 for the property located at 3481 Laverne
Avenue N. based on the findings of fact and the conditions presented in the staff report.”
Alternate Motion:
“Motion to amend resolution 2026-012 as directed by City Council and bring back to the
March 3rd meeting.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Application Materials
2.Agency Review Memos
•Fire Memo dated 9.23.2025
•Engineering Memo dated 9.23.2025
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•Landscaping Memo dated 9.26.2025
•City Attorney RLS Opinion dated 9.26.25
•Valley Branch Watershed District email (9.29.25)
3. Resolution 2026-012
NORTH(NOT TO SCALE)SEC. 13, TWP. 29, RNG. 21,LAKE ELMO, WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTAVICINITY MAPSITESCALE IN FEETNORTHSCALE: 1 INCH = 30 FEET03060DENOTES SET 1/2 INCH X 18 INCH IRON PIPE MARKED R.L.S. 25718. DENOTES FOUND WASHINGTON COUNTY CAST IRON MONUMENT13THE ORIENTATION OF THIS BEARING SYSTEM IS BASEDUPON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 13,T29, R21, WHICH IS ASSUMED TO HAVE THEBEARING OF S89°21'23"E.DENOTES BEARING OR DISTANCE AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 81072LAND SURVEYING, INC.CORNERSTONEREGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 132I, Daniel L. Thurmes, Licensed Land Surveyor, do hereby certify that, in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 508.47, I have surveyedand divided the following described property situated in the County of Washington, State of Minnesota to wit:Certificate of Title No. 81072PARCEL 7: All that part of the West Half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota, and all thatpart of Lots 8 through 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK and all that part of Lots 21 through 25, Block 4, CLOVERDALE and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTYAUDITOR'S PLAT NO. 8, according to the plats thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, describedas follows: Beginning at Judicial Landmark No. 8 which is on the southerly line of said Block 1, ELMO PARK, and which is 21.25 feet northeasterly from thesouthwesterly corner of said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK, and as measured along said southerly line of said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK: thence South 71degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds West, along said southerly line of said Block 1 ELMO PARK, a distance of 228.65 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 9 and itsintersection with the west line of the east 7.40 feet of Lot 8, of said Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West,perpendicular to last described line, along said west line of the east 7.40 feet of said Lot 8, Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 100.00 feet to JudicialLandmark No. 10 and to its intersection with the northerly line of said Block 1, ELMO PARK: thence north 71 degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds East, alongsaid northerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 1. 70 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 11 and to its intersection with a southerly extension of thewest line of Block 4, of said CLOVERDALE; thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds West, along said southerly extension of the west line of Block4, CLOVERDALE, and along the west line of Block 4, CLOVERDALE, a distance of 93.26 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 12 and to the middle of Lot 22, saidBlock 4 CLOVERDALE; thence North 75 degrees 01 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 123.67 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 13 and to the northeastcorner of said Lot 21 Block 4 CLOVERDALE; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 79.57 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 16and to its intersection with a line that is perpendicular to said southerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, and which bears North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East, along said perpendicular line, a distance of 157.29 feetto Judicial Landmark No. 8 and to the point of beginning.The boundaries of Parcel 7 have been marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Order in Torrens Case No. C5-88-5613.I hereby certify that this Registered Land Survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the lawsof the State of Minnesota and that this Registered Land Survey is a correct representation of said parcel of land.Dated this __________________ day of __________________________, 202_____.________________________________________Daniel L. Thurmes, Licensed Land SurveyorMinnesota License No. 25718STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WASHINGTONThe foregoing Surveyor's Certificate was acknowledged before me on this ________________ day of _________________________________________, 202___, byDaniel L. Thurmes, Licensed Land Surveyor.___________________________________________ (signature) ___________________________________________________ (print)Notary Public,Dakota County, MinnesotaMy Commission Expires January 31, 2030CITY OF LAKE ELMOI do hereby certify that on this _________ day of _______________________________, 202___, the City Clerk of the City of Lake Elmo, Washington County,Minnesota, has approved this Registered Land Survey.By:__________________________________________ ClerkWASHINGTON COUNTY SURVEYORPursuant to Chapter 820, Laws of Minnesota, 1971, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 389.09, Subd. 1, this Registered Land Survey has been approvedthis __________________ day of ____________________________________, 202___.By: ______________________________________________ By___________________________________________ Washington County SurveyorWASHINGTON COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURERPursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 508.47, Subd. 4, taxes payable for the year 202___, on the land hereinbefore described, have been paid. Alsopursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 272.12, there are no delinquent taxes and transfer entered,on this ___________ day of _____________________________ 202___.By ________________________________ By ________________________________________Washington County Auditor/Treasurer DeputyWASHINGTON COUNTY REGISTRAR OF TITLESDocument Number _________________________________I hereby certify that this instrument was filed in the Office of the Registrar of Titles for record onthis ____________ day of __________________________, 202___, at __________________ o'clock ____. M., and was duly recorded in Washington County Records.By_____________________________________ By ___________________________________________Washington County Registrar of Titles DeputyN17°08'56"W176.73168.0262.7816.79
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Broadway Ave.#206, Forest Lake, MN 55025JT23021SURVJT21EXISTINGCONDITIONSCOUNTY/CITY:REVISIONS:PROJECT LOCATION:LAND SURVEYING, INC.CORNERSTONESuite #2001970 Northwestern Ave.Stillwater, MN 55082Phone 651.275.8969dan@cssurvey.netDATEREVISIONPROJECT NO.FILE NAME3481 LAVERNE AVE. N.CITY OF LAKE ELMOWASHINGTONCOUNTY2-13-23 PRELIMINARY ISSUECERTIFICATION:I hereby certify that this plan was prepared byme, or under my direct supervision, and that I ama duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws ofthe state of Minnesota.Daniel L. Thurmes Registration Number: 25718Date:__________________3-3-22LAKE ELMOCREAMERY1. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE WASHINGTON COUNTYCOORDINATE SYSTEM NAD 1983. BEARING AREDIFFERENT THAN SHOWN ON THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.ALL INTERIOR ANGLES MATCH THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLEANGLES .2. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN PER EXISTING SURVEYINFORMATION AND AS-BUILTS PLANS PROVIDED BY THECITY OF LAKE ELMO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.3. THERE MAY SOME UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GAS,ELECTRIC, ETC. NOT SHOWN OR LOCATED.4. ALL IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN PER DIGITAL DATA PROVIDEDBY ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MINNESOTA, LLC ASPROVDED BY THE OWNER. NOT FIELD VERIFIED.LEGEND:UNDERGROUND ELECTRICUNDERGROUND CABLE TVUNDERGROUND FIBER OPTICUNDERGROUND TELEPHONEOVERHEAD UTILITYUNDERGROUND GASSANITARY SEWERSTORM SEWERWATERMAINFENCECURB [TYPICAL]CONCRETE SURFACEBITUMINOUS SURFACESET 1/2" IRON PIPEMARKED RLS NO. 25718CABLE TV PEDESTALAIR CONDITIONERELECTRIC MANHOLEELECTRIC METERELECTRIC PEDESTALELECTRIC TRANSFORMERLIGHT POLEGUY WIREPOWER POLEGAS MANHOLEGAS METERTELEPHONE MANHOLETELEPHONE PEDESTALSANITARY CLEANOUTSANITARY MANHOLECATCH BASINSTORM DRAINFLARED END SECTIONSTORM MANHOLEFIRE DEPT. CONNECTIONHYDRANTCURB STOPWATER WELLWATER MANHOLEWATER METERPOST INDICATOR VALVEWATER VALVEBOLLARDFLAG POLEMAIL BOXTRAFFIC SIGNUNKNOWN MANHOLESOIL BORINGTRAFFIC SIGNALCONIFEROUS TREEDECIDUOUS TREEFOUND MONUMENT MARKEDRLS 43501FOUND 3.5" JUDICIALLANDMARK MARKED RLS13775FOUND WASHINGTONCOUNTY MONUMENTMARKED RLS 26004PID#1302921320083PID#130292131003PID#130292131001711320UPPER 33RD ST. N.PID#1302921240020PID#1302921240024PID#1302921240021PID#1302921240022PID#1302921240019EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION:UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOTES:THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM FIELDSURVEY INFORMATION AND EXISTING DRAWINGS. THE SURVEYOR MAKES NOGUARANTEE THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN COMPRISE ALL SUCHUTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHER IN SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYORFURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWNARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION INDICATED ALTHOUGH HE DOES CERTIFY THATTHEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROM THE INFORMATIONAVAILABLE. THIS SURVEY HAS NOT PHYSICALLY LOCATED THE UNDERGROUNDUTILITIES. ADDITIONAL UTILITIES OF WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE MAY EXIST.CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!TWIN CITY AREA:TOLL FREE:1-800-252-1166651-454-0002Gopher State One CallSURVEY NOTES:The legal description is as shown on the Land Title, Inc., as agent for First American Title Insurance Company TitleCommitment No. 651265 dated November 30, 2021.TRACT A: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #81073Parcels 2, 3 and 4:All that part of the West half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County,Minnesota and all that part of Lots 13 through 22, Block 1, ELMO PARK and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’SPLAT NO. 8 according to the plats thereof; on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, WashingtonCounty, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Section corner of said Section 13; thenceSouth 88 degrees 32 minutes 13 seconds West, (bearings are based on the Washington County Project CoordinateSystem, South Zone), along the North line of said Section 13, a distance of 726.05 feet to its intersection with the Westline of the East 726.00 feet of said West Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East, alongsaid West line of the East 726.00 feet of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 2633.85 feet to Judicial Landmark No.7 and to its intersection with a Northeasterly extension of the Southerly line of Block 1, of said ELMO PARK, and to thepoint of beginning of this description; thence South 71 degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds West, along said Northeasterlyextension of the Southerly line of Block 1 ELMO PARK and along the Southerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of478.71 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 8 and to a point which is 21.25 feet Northeasterly from the Southwesterly cornerof said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK, and as measured along the Southerly line of said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK;thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West, perpendicular to said Southerly line of Lot 13, Block 1, ELMOPARK, a distance of 157.29 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 16 and to its intersection with a line that bears North 89degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East from the Northeast corner of Lot 21, Block 4, CLOVERDALE, according to the platthereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota; thence North 89degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 11.09 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 1; thence North 71 degrees 45minutes 35 seconds East, a distance of 188.02 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 2; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 30seconds West, parallel with the East line of said Block 4,CLOVERDALE, distance of 346.30 feet to Judicial Landmark No.3 and to its intersection with an Easterly extension of the South line of 36TH Street North, formerly known as BuschAvenue, as described and dedicated in the plat of BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO on file and of recordin the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 28 secondsWest, along said Easterly extension of said South line of 36TH Street North, a distance of 40.00 feet to JudicialLandmark No. 4 and to its intersection with the East line of Layton Avenue North, formerly known as Chicago Avenue, asdescribed and dedicated in said BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO; thence North 00 degrees, 43 minutes04 seconds West, along said East line of Layton Avenue North, a distance of 59.97 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 5 andto its intersection with an Easterly extension of the North line of said 36TH Street North; thence North 89 degrees 02minutes 11 seconds East, along said Easterly extension of the North line of 36TH Street North, a distance of 353.76feet, more or less, to Judicial Landmark No. 6 and to its intersection with said West line of the East 726.00 feet of theWest Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West line of he East 726.00feet of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 469.94 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 7 and to the point of beginning.The boundaries of Parcels 2, 3 and 4 have been marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Order in Torrens, CaseNo. C3-88-5612.Together with easement for storage purposes reserved in Document Number 1155779.(Torrens Property)TRACT B: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #81074Parcel 5 – All that part of the West Half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo,Washington County, Minnesota, and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’S PLAT NO. 8, according to the platthereof, on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:Beginning at Judicial Landmark No. 5 which is a point on the easterly line of Layton Avenue North as described anddedicated in the plat of BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO, on file and of record in the Office of theCounty Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, with its intersection with an easterly extension of the north line of36th Street North, formerly known as Busch Avenue, as described and dedicated in said plat of BUSCH’S FIRSTADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO; thence North 00 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds West, along said east line of LaytonAvenue North, a distance of 101.00 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 14; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 secondsEast, parallel with said north line of 36th Street North, a distance of 353.61 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 15 and to itsintersection with the west line of the east 726.00 feet of said West Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48minutes 00 seconds East, along said west line of the east 726.00 of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 101.00feet to Judicial Landmark No. 6 and to its intersection with an easterly extension of said north line of 36th Street North,and said point of intersection bears North 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 seconds East from the point of beginning; thenceSouth 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 seconds West, along said easterly extension of the north line of 36th Street North, adistance of 353.76 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 5 and to the point of beginning.Parcel 7: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #81072All that part of the West Half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County,Minnesota, and all that part of Lots 8 through 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK and all that part of Lots 21 through 25, Block 4,CLOVERDALE and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’S PLAT NO. 8, according to the plats thereof, on file and ofrecord in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at JudicialLandmark No. 8 which is on the southerly line of said Block 1, ELMO PARK, and which is 21.25 feet northeasterly fromthe southwesterly corner of said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK, and as measured along said southerly line of said Lot 13,Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence South 71 degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds West, along said southerly line of said Block 1,ELMO PARK, a distance of 228.65 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 9 and its intersection with the west line of the east 7.40feet of Lot 8, of said Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West, perpendicular to lastdescribed line, along said west line of the east 7.40 feet of said Lot 8, Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 100.00 feet toJudicial Landmark No. 10 and to its intersection with the northerly line of said Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence north 71degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds East, along said northerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 1.70 feet to JudicialLandmark No. 11 and to its intersection with a southerly extension of the west line of Block 4, of said CLOVERDALE;thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds West, along said southerly extension of the west line of Block 4,CLOVERDALE, and along the west line of Block 4, CLOVERDALE, a distance of 93.26 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 12 andto the middle of Lot 22, said Block 4, CLOVERDALE; thence North 75 degrees 01 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of123.67 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 13 and to the northeast corner of said Lot 21, Block 4 CLOVERDALE; THENCE North89 degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 79.57 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 16 and to its intersectionwith a line that is perpendicular to said southerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, and which bears North 18 degrees 15minutes 08 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East, along saidperpendicular line, a distance of 157.29 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 8 and to the point of beginning.The boundaries of Parcel 5 and Parcel 7 have been marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Order in Torrens CaseNo. C5-88-5613.(Torrens Property)1-15-23 PRELIMINARY ISSUE3-1-24 ISSUED3-1-24 RESTRICTED AREA4-2-25EXISTING CONDITIONSSURVEYDENOTES DISTANCE AS SHOWN ON THECERTIFICATE OF TITLEDENOTES BEARING AS SHOWN ON THECERTIFICATE OF TITLEDENOTES BEARING PER WASHINGTONCOUNTY COORDINATES.8-5-25ADD WELL/SEPTIC
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ADDITIONAL UTILITIES OF WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE MAY EXIST.CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!TWIN CITY AREA:TOLL FREE:1-800-252-1166651-454-0002Gopher State One CallSURVEY NOTES:TITLE NOTES:0NORTH50100The following survey related exceptions appear on theLand Title, Inc., as agent for First American TitleInsurance Company Title Commitment No. 651265dated November 30, 2021.A reservation of all mineral rights and the right to exploreand remove such products and a right to maintain utilities oftypes per Book 310 of Deeds, page 47,(now as toTerms of Easement per Document Number 1155779.Easement and right of way for telecommunications cablesystem per Document Number 1234818.PROPOSED AREAS:PARCEL A (TRACT A) = 29,871 SQ.FT.PARCEL B (REMAINDER) = 237,693 SQ.FT.EASEMENT AREA = 4,623 SQ.FT.PID#1302921310016CONTACT:CHAMA MISSIONC/O David K. Snyder david@johnsonturner.com / Direct Dial: 651-403-8972 / F:651-464-7348 / www.johnsonturner.comMail to: 56 E. Broadway Ave.#206, Forest Lake, MN 55025JT23021SURVJT21PROPOSEDCONDITIONSCOUNTY/CITY:REVISIONS:PROJECT LOCATION:LAND SURVEYING, INC.CORNERSTONESuite #2001970 Northwestern Ave.Stillwater, MN 55082Phone 651.275.8969dan@cssurvey.netDATEREVISIONPROJECT NO.FILE NAME3481 LAVERNE AVE. N.CITY OF LAKE ELMOWASHINGTONCOUNTY2-13-23PRELIMINARY ISSUECERTIFICATION:I hereby certify that this plan was prepared byme, or under my direct supervision, and that I ama duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws ofthe state of Minnesota.Daniel L. Thurmes Registration Number: 25718Date:__________________LAKE ELMOCREAMERY1.BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE WASHINGTON COUNTYCOORDINATE SYSTEM NAD 1983. BEARING AREDIFFERENT THAN SHOWN ON THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.ALL INTERIOR ANGLES MATCH THE RECORDED PLATANGLES .2.UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN PER EXISTING SURVEYINFORMATION AND AS-BUILTS PLANS PROVIDED BY THECITY OF LAKE ELMO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.3.THERE MAY SOME UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GAS,ELECTRIC, ETC. NOT SHOWN OR LOCATED.4.ALL IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN PER DIGITAL DATA PROVIDEDBY ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MINNESOTA, LLC ASPROVDED BY THE OWNER. NOT FIELD VERIFIED.LEGEND:UNDERGROUND ELECTRICUNDERGROUND CABLE TVUNDERGROUND FIBER OPTICUNDERGROUND TELEPHONEOVERHEAD UTILITYUNDERGROUND GASSANITARY SEWERSTORM SEWERWATERMAINFENCECURB [TYPICAL]CONCRETE SURFACEBITUMINOUS SURFACESET 1/2" IRON PIPEMARKED RLS NO. 25718CABLE TV PEDESTALAIR CONDITIONERELECTRIC MANHOLEELECTRIC METERELECTRIC PEDESTALELECTRIC TRANSFORMERLIGHT POLEGUY WIREPOWER POLEGAS MANHOLEGAS METERTELEPHONE MANHOLETELEPHONE PEDESTALSANITARY CLEANOUTSANITARY MANHOLECATCH BASINSTORM DRAINFLARED END SECTIONSTORM MANHOLEFIRE DEPT. CONNECTIONHYDRANTCURB STOPWATER WELLWATER MANHOLEWATER METERPOST INDICATOR VALVEWATER VALVEBOLLARDFLAG POLEMAIL BOXTRAFFIC SIGNUNKNOWN MANHOLESOIL BORINGTRAFFIC SIGNALCONIFEROUS TREEDECIDUOUS TREEFOUND MONUMENT MARKEDRLS 43501FOUND 3.5" JUDICIALLANDMARK MARKED RLS13775FOUND WASHINGTONCOUNTY MONUMENTMARKED RLS 26004PID#1302921320083PID#130292131003PID#130292131001711320UPPER 33RD ST. N.PID#1302921240020PID#1302921240024PID#1302921240021PID#1302921240022PID#1302921240019PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION:An easement for Ingress, Egress, Driveway, Drainage and Utility purposes 33.00 feet inwidth over, under and across that part of the following described property: Tract A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. ______, Washington County, Minnesota.The northerly line of said easement is described as COMMENCING at the northwesterlycorner of said Tract A; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 34 seconds East along thewesterly line of said Tract A a distance of 28.20 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of theline to be described; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of32.01 feet; thence North 74 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 117.20feet to the easterly line of said Tract A and said line there terminating.PROPOSED EASEMENT1-15-23PRELIMINARY ISSUE3-1-24ISSUED3-1-24RESTRICTED AREA3-3-22THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE BASED ON THE REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. _____ BEINGRECORDED.TRACT A: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #81073Parcels 2, 3 and 4:All that part of the West half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County,Minnesota and all that part of Lots 13 through 22, Block 1, ELMO PARK and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’SPLAT NO. 8 according to the plats thereof; on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, WashingtonCounty, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Section corner of said Section 13; thenceSouth 88 degrees 32 minutes 13 seconds West, (bearings are based on the Washington County Project CoordinateSystem, South Zone), along the North line of said Section 13, a distance of 726.05 feet to its intersection with the Westline of the East 726.00 feet of said West Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East, alongsaid West line of the East 726.00 feet of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 2633.85 feet to Judicial Landmark No.7 and to its intersection with a Northeasterly extension of the Southerly line of Block 1, of said ELMO PARK, and to thepoint of beginning of this description; thence South 71 degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds West, along said Northeasterlyextension of the Southerly line of Block 1 ELMO PARK and along the Southerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of478.71 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 8 and to a point which is 21.25 feet Northeasterly from the Southwesterly cornerof said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK, and as measured along the Southerly line of said Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK;thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West, perpendicular to said Southerly line of Lot 13, Block 1, ELMOPARK, a distance of 157.29 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 16 and to its intersection with a line that bears North 89degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East from the Northeast corner of Lot 21, Block 4, CLOVERDALE, according to the platthereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota; thence North 89degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 11.09 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 1; thence North 71 degrees 45minutes 35 seconds East, a distance of 188.02 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 2; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 30seconds West, parallel with the East line of said Block 4,CLOVERDALE, distance of 346.30 feet to Judicial Landmark No.3 and to its intersection with an Easterly extension of the South line of 36TH Street North, formerly known as BuschAvenue, as described and dedicated in the plat of BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO on file and of recordin the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 28 secondsWest, along said Easterly extension of said South line of 36TH Street North, a distance of 40.00 feet to JudicialLandmark No. 4 and to its intersection with the East line of Layton Avenue North, formerly known as Chicago Avenue, asdescribed and dedicated in said BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO; thence North 00 degrees, 43 minutes04 seconds West, along said East line of Layton Avenue North, a distance of 59.97 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 5 andto its intersection with an Easterly extension of the North line of said 36TH Street North; thence North 89 degrees 02minutes 11 seconds East, along said Easterly extension of the North line of 36TH Street North, a distance of 353.76feet, more or less, to Judicial Landmark No. 6 and to its intersection with said West line of the East 726.00 feet of theWest Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West line of he East 726.00feet of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 469.94 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 7 and to the point of beginning.The boundaries of Parcels 2, 3 and 4 have been marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Order in Torrens, CaseNo. C3-88-5612.Together with easement for storage purposes reserved in Document Number 1155779.(Torrens Property)ANDTRACT B: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #81074Parcel 5 – All that part of the West Half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo,Washington County, Minnesota, and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’S PLAT NO. 8, according to the platthereof, on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows:Beginning at Judicial Landmark No. 5 which is a point on the easterly line of Layton Avenue North as described anddedicated in the plat of BUSCH’S FIRST ADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO, on file and of record in the Office of theCounty Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, with its intersection with an easterly extension of the north line of36th Street North, formerly known as Busch Avenue, as described and dedicated in said plat of BUSCH’S FIRSTADDITION TO CLOVERDALE ELMO; thence North 00 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds West, along said east line of LaytonAvenue North, a distance of 101.00 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 14; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 secondsEast, parallel with said north line of 36th Street North, a distance of 353.61 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 15 and to itsintersection with the west line of the east 726.00 feet of said West Half of Section 13; thence South 00 degrees 48minutes 00 seconds East, along said west line of the east 726.00 of the West Half of Section 13, a distance of 101.00feet to Judicial Landmark No. 6 and to its intersection with an easterly extension of said north line of 36th Street North,and said point of intersection bears North 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 seconds East from the point of beginning; thenceSouth 89 degrees 02 minutes 11 seconds West, along said easterly extension of the north line of 36th Street North, adistance of 353.76 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 5 and to the point of beginning.ANDTract B, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. ______Tract A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. ______4-2-25REMAINDER SURVEYDENOTES DISTANCE AS SHOWN ON THECERTIFICATE OF TITLEDENOTES BEARING AS SHOWN ON THECERTIFICATE OF TITLEDENOTES BEARING PER WASHINGTONCOUNTY COORDINATES.TRACT ATRACT BPROPOSEDREGISTEREDLANDSURVEYNEWPARCELLINEPARCEL BPARCEL A
8-5-25PROPOSED CONDITIONS
LAKE ELMO FIRE DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, and Public Education
September 23, 2025
Sophia Jensen, Planner
City of Lake Elmo
Re: Minor Subdivision - Creamery
Prepared by: Anthony Svoboda, Fire Marshal
Approved by: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
Applicable Codes:
• 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code
• 2020 Minnesota State Building Code
• Lake Elmo Fire Department Fire Code Policies
• NFPA 13, 2016 edition
• NFPA 13D, 2016 edition
Fire Department Comments:
1) Street names and addressing shall be consistent with the Washington County Uniform Street Naming and
Property Numbering System.
2) Building address numbers shall be plainly visible from the street fronting the property and shall be contrasting
color from the background. Size and placement of address numbers shall be approved by the fire and planning
departments.
3) A fire sprinkler system shall be installed in commercial buildings when a change in use occurs in accordance with
the Minnesota State Fire Code and Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code. A permit is required
prior to work.
a. Fire Department sprinkler connection locations shall be approved prior to installation.
4) A fire alarm system shall be installed in commercial buildings in accordance with the Minnesota State Fire Code
(907.2.3) and Lake Elmo Ordinances. A permit is required prior to work.
5) A KNOX rapid access lockbox shall be installed in an approved location, on all commercial buildings.
a. Multiple KNOX rapid access lockboxes may be required as determined by the fire department.
6) KNOX locking Fire Department Connection Caps shall be installed on all fire department connections.
Questions, clarifications, or the request to provide code documents can be made using the contact information listed
below.
Respectfully,
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner Re: Minor Subdivision
Jason Stopa, Community Development Director 3481 Laverne Avenue
Marty Powers, Public Works Director
Nate Stanley, City Engineer
Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer
From: Jack Griffin, Sr. Project Manager
An engineering review has been completed for the proposed Minor Subdivision at 3481 Laverne Avenue
and 11320 Upper 33rd Street, received on September 9, 2025. The review consisted of the following
documentation:
·Existing Conditions Certificate of Survey with revision date of August 5, 2025.
·Proposed Conditions Certificate of Survey with revision date of August 5, 2025.
STATUS/FINDINGS: A review of the existing and proposed legal descriptions and surveys was not
completed by engineering. If a review of this information is needed, a legal land surveyor will need to be
retained for the review. Engineering has the following comments for consideration.
1. Right-of-way Dedication. Additional ROW dedication is required along Laverne Avenue as depicted
on the attached Exhibit A.
2. Public Roadway Access. The Minor Subdivision application needs to address access to a public
roadway for each property, including 3481 Lavene Avenue and 11320 Upper 33rd Street. The
application remains silent on this issue. The Proposed Certificate of Survey appears to show a
proposed 33-ft wide easement, however an easement agreement has not been included that
identifies the purpose of this easement nor the applicable parties to the easement.
3. As part of the Minor Subdivision the driveway access should be brought to code, requiring the
driveway to be paved within the entire right-of-way.
4. Both properties reside within the MUSA. As part of the Minor Subdivision both properties must be
connected to city sewer and city water. A drainage and utility easement must be provided across
the property at 3481 Laverne Avenue for the private water/sewer services extending to 11320
Upper 33rd Street. Existing septic systems must be properly abandoned.
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Memorandum
800 Washington Avenue North, Suite 207
Minneapolis, MN 55401
September 26, 2025
TO : ASHLEY MONTERUSSO
FROM: PATRICK O’KEEFFE, PLA
RE: PECCHIA MINOR SUBDIVISION/REGISTERD LAND SURVEY – SUBDIVISION PARCEL REVIEW
SUBMITTALS
1. Subdivision Parcel Review, dated July 7, 2025, received September 09, 2025.
REVIEW HISTORY
1. Subdivision Parce l Review September 26, 2025
LOCATION: 3481 Laverne Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
CURRENT LAND USE CATEGORY: Commercial
ADJACENT AND SURROUNDING LAND USE: Commercial
SPECIAL LANDSCAPE PROVISIONS: ex. Shoreland overlay district
GENERAL NOTES:
• Nothing landscape related is needed at this time but will need to be addressed with any change of
use/building permits.
RECOMMENDATION:
Once the landscape plans have been developed, they must be submitted for review and approval.
Patrick O’Keeffe, PLA (MN, CO)
City of Lake Elmo Municipal Landscape Architect
P: (651) 324-5277 E: patrick@hkgi.com
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
www.kennedy-graven.com
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
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SAMANTHA C. ZUEHLKE
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9205
Email: szuehlke@kennedy-graven.com
September 26, 2025
VIA E-MAIL ONLY
Ms. Ashley Monterusso
City Planner
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
RE: City of Lake Elmo - Opinion for Minor Subdivision - REGISTERED LAND SURVEY
NO. 132
Dear Sophia:
At the City’s request, I have reviewed the title commitment issued by Stewart Title Guaranty
Company, their File No. MN72016, with an effective date of June 16, 2025 (the “Commitment”).
I have reviewed Certificate of Title No. 81072 (the “Certificate”). I have also reviewed a registered
land survey prepared by Cornerstone Land Surveying, Inc., which is titled REGISTERED LAND
SURVEY NO. 132 (the “RLS”). This minor subdivision letter is in response to an application
made to the City of Lake Elmo dated July 16, 2025.
The Commitment purports to cover the following legal description:
Parcel 7: All that part of the West Half of Section 13, Township 29 North, Range 21 West,
City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota, and all that part of Lots 8 through 13,
Block 1, ELMO PARK and all that part of Lots 21 through 25, Block 4, CLOVERDALE
and all that part of Lot 40, COUNTY AUDITOR’S PLAT NO. 8, according to the plats
thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County,
Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at Judicial Landmark No. 8 which is on the southerly line of said Block 1,
ELMO PARK, and which is 21.25 feet northeasterly from the southwesterly corner of said
Lot 13, Block 1, ELMO PARK, and as measured along said southerly line of said Lot 13,
Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence South 71 degrees 44 minutes 52 seconds West, along said
southerly line of said Block 1 ELMO PARK, a distance of 228.65 feet to Judicial Landmark
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No. 9 and its intersection with the west line of the east 7.40 feet of Lot 8, of said Block 1,
ELMO PARK; thence North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West, perpendicular to last
described line, along said west line of the east 7.40 feet of said Lot 8, Block 1, ELMO
PARK, a distance of 100.00 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 10 and to its intersection with
the northerly line of said Block 1, ELMO PARK; thence north 71 degrees 44 minutes 52
seconds East, along said northerly line of Block 1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 1.70 feet
to Judicial Landmark No. 11 and to its intersection with a southerly extension of the west
line of Block 4, of said CLOVERDALE; thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds
West, along said southerly extension of the west line of Block 4, CLOVERDALE, and
along the west line of Block 4, CLOVERDALE, a distance of 93.26 feet to Judicial
Landmark No. 12 and to the middle of Lot 22, said Block 4 CLOVERDALE; thence North
75 degrees 01 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 123.67 feet to Judicial Landmark No.
13 and to the northeast corner of said Lot 21 Block 4 CLOVERDALE; thence North 89
degrees 47 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 79.57 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 16
and to its intersection with a line that is perpendicular to said southerly line of Block 1,
ELMO PARK, and which bears North 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West from the
point of beginning; thence South 18 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East, along said
perpendicular line, a distance of 157.29 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 8 and to the point of
beginning.
The boundaries of Parcel 7 have been marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Order
in Torrens Case No. C5-88-5613.
Torrens Property: Certificate of Title No. 81072.
(the “Property”).
Based on my review of the Commitment, the Certificate, and the RLS, I have the following
comments regarding the minor subdivision application:
1. Ownership Interests. According to the Commitment and the Certificate, the owner of the
Property is Chama Mission, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company.
a. The fee owner of the Property does not need to sign the RLS.
A Brian Zeller signed both the minor subdivision application and the affirmation of
sufficient interest. From reviewing the Minnesota Secretary of State records, Brian
Zeller’s affiliation with Chama Mission, LLC is unclear. The fee owner should
provide documentation that Brian Zeller is affiliated with the fee owner of the
Property and may sign on its behalf.
b. According to the Commitment and the Certificate, Royal Credit Union has a
mortgagee interest in the Property. The mortgage will likely need to be amended or
partially released to reflect the legal description of the Property after the subdivision
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and the sale of a portion of the Property to the Applicant. No further action is
required.
2. Application for Subdivision.
a.
The surveys depict the Property before and after the subdivision. The application
conforms with City Code Sec. 103.00.070(b), allowing for minor subdivisions
resulting in four or fewer parcels.
The surveys prepared by Cornerstone Land Surveying identify the intent to adjust the
lot lines of three parcels, resulting in two parcels. The resulting parcels will have
access to Upper 33rd Street North.
There is an existing building that will extend across the property line created by the
RLS. The fee owner of the Property will need to enter into either a party wall or an
encroachment agreement to address their rights and responsibilities with respect to the
wall.
PID Nos. 13.029.21.31.0016, 13.029.21.31.0003, and are each zoned C -
Commercial 13.029.21.32.0083. Both Tract A and Tract B resulting from the RLS
must comply with the lot dimension and setback requirements for the C –
Commercial District located in City Code Sec. 105.12.930, Table 12-2.
As described above, the fee owner should provide documentation that Brian Zeller
is affiliated with the fee owner of the Property and may sign the subdivision
application materials on its behalf.
The Applicant and the Owner have not yet signed the deposit agreement.
3. Commitment Exceptions. The Commitment is subject to the following exceptions:
a. A Mortgage in favor of Royal Credit Union, filed April 18, 2022, as Document No.
1280979; and Assignment of Rents and Leases in favor of Royal Credit Union, filed
April 18, 2022, as Document No. 1280980. The mortgage will likely need to be
amended or partially released to reflect the legal description of the Property after
the subdivision and the sale of a portion of the Property to the Applicant, as
described above in Paragraph 1.b. No further action is required.
The Certificate additionally discloses a temporary construction easement in favor
of Washington County, filed July 20, 2015 as Document No. 1235230. The
easement has expired by its terms. No further action is required.
4. Registered Land Survey. I require review of the following revisions.
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a. The legal description on the RLS must match the Commitment and the Certificate
exactly. “Block 1 ELMO PARK, a distance of 228.65” must be revised to “Block
1, ELMO PARK, a distance of 228.65” and “1. 70 feet to Judicial Landmark No.
11” must be revised to “1.70 feet to Judicial Landmark No. 11”.
b. The City governing body approval certificate must be revised to:
We do hereby certify that on the ___ day of ________________, 20__, the City
Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, has approved this Registered Land
Survey.
c. The RLS must be signed by both the City Clerk and the Mayor, pursuant to City
Code 103.00.040.
d. The County surveyor certificate must be revised as follows:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 389.09, Subd. 1, this Registered Land
Survey is approved this ____ day of _____________, 20__.
______________________________
(insert County Surveyor’s name here)
Washington County Surveyor
5. Taxes and Special Assessments. All real estate taxes due in the year the RLS is to be
recorded (including delinquent taxes and any deferred Green Acres taxes) must be paid
prior to recording the RLS. All special assessments must be paid prior to recording the
RLS. Any special assessments against any part of the Property can be reapportioned among
the new lots as provided in Minnesota Statutes Section 429.071(3).
PID No. 13.029.21.31.0016 (Commercial/Industrial)
2025 base taxes: $5,924.00
2025 taxes in the amount of $5,924.00 are half paid.
There are no levied or pending special assessments.
PID No. 13.029.21.31.0003 (Commercial/Industrial)
2025 base taxes: $332.00
2025 taxes in the amount of $332.00 are half paid.
There are no levied or pending special assessments.
PID No. 13.029.21.32.0083 (Commercial/Industrial)
2025 base taxes: $566.00
2025 taxes in the amount of $566.00 are half paid.
There are no levied or pending special assessments.
Ms. Ashley Monterusso
September 26, 2025
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This letter does not purport to set forth every matter relevant to a determination of whether title to
the Property is marketable, and no one should rely upon it for that purpose. The sole purpose of
this letter is to identify required signatories to the RLS and related issues of interest to the City in
connection with the subdivision, as evidenced by the Commitment.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Samantha C. Zuehlke
Samantha C. Zuehlke
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 012
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REGISTERED LAND SURVEY (RLS) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3481 LAVERNE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo (the “City”) is a municipal corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Chama Mission LLC and John Pecchia (the “Applicants”) submitted an
application to the City for a Registered Land Survey (“RLS No. 132”) to reconfigure the
property with the address of 3481 Laverne Avenue into two separate parcels as shown on RLS
No. 132, a copy of which is on file in the City of Lake Elmo Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Department has reviewed the proposed RLS No.
132 for consistency with the City of Lake Elmo Zoning and Subdivision ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on October
15th, 2025, to review and consider RLS No. 132; and
WHEREAS, the consensus of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission was to recommend
to the City Council approval of RLS No. 132 subject to conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and approved RLS No.132 at its February 17,
2026, meeting and made the following findings of fact:
• That the Registered Land Survey No. 132 is consistent with the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area.
• That RLS No. 132 is consistent with the future development plans of the area and
with the standards of the City’s Village Mixed Use zoning district.
• That RLS No. 132 meets the requirements of the City’s registered land survey and
minor subdivision regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council does hereby
approve RLS No. 132 subject to the following conditions:
1.The Applicants must obtain all other necessary City, state, and other governing body
permits and approvals prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
2.The City Attorney’s comments set forth in the RLS No. 132 Opinion memo shall be
addressed prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
3.Any special assessments currently levied against the property subject to RLS No. 132
shall be transferred or paid in full prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
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4. The driveway access area must be brought up to code ahead of any building permits for
redevelopment, per the Engineering memo dated September 23, 2025.
5. Prior to recording RLS No. 132, the Applicants must dedicate right of way by separate
easement to the satisfaction of the City, per the Engineering memo dated September 23,
2025.
6. All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney
and the City Engineer prior to the release of RLS No. 132 for recording. The drainage
and utility easement must be established along the entire north side of the building,
extending from the eastern property line to the western property line, and shall
encompass all areas outside of the building’s footprint. The final location and
dimensions of the easement shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to recording of
RLS No. 132.
7. The Applicants shall record RLS No. 132 and this Resolution within 180 days after
approval of this Resolution by the City Council and provide proof of recording to the
City. If both are not recorded within 180 days, approval of RLS No. 132 shall be
considered void, unless a request for a time extension is submitted in writing and
approved by the City Council.
DECISION
Passed and duly adopted this __________day of _____________, 202____ by the City Council
of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
Title:
Registered Land Survey #132 | Minor Subdivision
3481 Laverne Ave
City Council | 2/17/2026
Background/Context
Why does a Registered Land Survey need
to go through the Minor Subdivision
process?
Typically, an application that requests lot line
adjustments or division can be processed
administratively.
However – because this property is Torrens,
the county has required that it be processed
as a registered land survey .
The City reviews registered land surveys
through the minor subdivision process per
state statute.
Background
Applicants: CHAMA Mission LLC and John Pecchia, 3481 Laverne Ave, Lake Elmo
Location: 3481 Laverne Ave N., Lake Elmo | PIDs: 1302921320083, 1302921310003,
1302921310016
Request: The request is to reconfigure the property boundaries to ensure that the former
creamery building (building on west side of the site) is fully contained within its
own dedicated parcel.
Existing Zoning: VMX – Village Mixed Use
Future Zoning: VMX - Village Mixed Use
Deadline Application Complete – 09/09/2025
for Action: 60 Day Deadline – 11/08/2025
Extension issued – 11/05/2025
60 Day Deadline – 1/07/2026
Second Extension 60 Day Deadline – 3/8/2026
History/Use: The western building on the site was formerly the Lake Elmo Creamery. The east
side of the site was previously used as a lumber yard. There is no request for a change in use
proposed with this application and no use determination has been made.
Proposed RLS
Proposal Analysis - Minor Subdivision
TRACT A TRACT B
Current Proposed
Analysis –
Review of the minor subdivision criteria:
•RLS #132 will result in no more than four parcels. The
property will become two parcels.
•RLS #132 will not require any new rights -of -way or streets.
•Easements are to be dedicated where applicable.
•This request will meet the City’s VMX zoning lot dimension
and bulk building requirements. The buildings are already
existing.
•The request will comply with the City of Lake Elmo’s access
spacing and location. No new driveways or access points are
proposed with the request .
Agency Review
•Fire Memo dated 9.26.2025 ⚬Provided standard fire comments regarding addressing, alarms and sprinklers system.
•Engineering Memo dated 9.26.2025⚬Provided comments on utilities and access area. Conditions have been added regarding this
memo.
•Landscaping Memo dated 9.26.2025⚬No comments
•City Attorney provided registered land survey opinion dated 9.26.25 ⚬Requested revisions. Conditions have been added regarding this memo.
•Valley Branch Watershed District email (10.3.25)⚬ States that a VBWD permit must be obtained for all minor subdivisions.
Public Hearing /Planning Commission
•A public hearing notice was sent to surrounding properties on September
30, 2025.
•A public hearing notice was published in the City’s official newspaper on
October 3, 2025 .
•Staff have not received public comments .
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at its October 15th, 2025
meeting. The Commission voted to recommend approval of the request
(Vote 5 -0).
Update
Update:
After the Planning Commission, the applicant reached out to discuss the
conditions of the approval of RLS 132. They have since been issued two
extensions to work through conditions (one from the City and one extensions
requested by the applicant) and there have been multiple revisions of the
conditions between Planning Commission and City Council Meetings.
•Originally nine (9) conditions of approval, revised to seven (7)
•Two conditions have been removed
•One condition revised
Other Consideration
City staff have identified an additional consideration for the Council moving
forward. While it does not inherently affect approval of the current subdivision,
staff want to ensure the Council is aware:
Sewer and Water Connection:
During review of this application staff identified a public works ordinance 5.08.080
which requires sewer and water connections ahead of a sale of property.
•Review of this project has highlighted a gap between policy and
implementation/enforcement. The Council should discuss how the City should
approach this issue and provide direction to staff in the future . This could be
discussed at an upcoming workshop.
•This is a planning/zoning act and not the sale, conveyance, or transfer of property
ownership at this point in time.
Recommended Conditions of Approval (7)
1.The Applicants must obtain all other necessary City, state, and other governing body
permits and approvals prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
2.The City Attorney’s comments set forth in the RLS No. 132 Opinion memo shall be
addressed prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
3.Any special assessments currently levied against the property subject to RLS No. 132
shall be transferred or paid in full prior to release of RLS No. 132 for recording.
Recommended Conditions of Approval (7)
4. The driveway access area must be brought up to code ahead of any building permits, per the
Engineering memo dated September 23, 2025.
5. Prior to recording RLS No. 132, the Applicants must dedicate right of way by separate
easement to the satisfaction of the City, per the Engineering memo dated September 23, 2025.
6. All proposed easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and the
City Engineer prior to the release of RLS No. 132 for recording. The drainage and utility
easement must be established along the entire north side of the building, extending from the
eastern property line to the western property line, and shall encompass all areas outside of the
building’s footprint. The final location and dimensions of the easement shall be approved by
the City Engineer prior to recording of RLS No. 132.
7. The Applicants shall record RLS No. 132 and this Resolution within 180 days after approval of
this Resolution by the City Council and provide proof of recording to the City. If both are not
recorded within 180 days, approval of RLS No. 132 shall be considered void, unless a request for
a time extension is submitted in writing and approved by the City Council.
Revisions of Conditions of Approval
Previous conditions regarding timing of connection to sewer and water have
been removed.
•Two conditions originally stated that the sewer and water connection must be made ahead of any
building permits.
• Staff originally added these conditions for transparency about requiring a sewer and water connection.
After hearing from the applicant, staff has since removed the conditions to ensure that the applicant
can conduct regular maintenance on buildings on the property if needed.
•All code requirements are still applicable and are expected to be addressed when redevelopment
occurs.
•Originally nine (9) conditions of approval, revised to seven (7)
Recommended Conditions of Approval (Condition #6)
Condition #6 –
The engineering memo addresses concerns
related to utilities to the site and how they
will connect to the site to the east.
The blanket easement is required at this
point because currently there are no
connection plans for Engineering to review.
The City will want to ensure that when the
connection occurs, that the size and location
of the easement meets the City’s
requirements.
Once there are connection plans to review,
the applicant may work with engineering to
reduce or vacate some of the easement area.
Recommended Findings
Staff is recommending that the City Council consider the following
findings regarding the requests:
1.That Registered Land Survey No. 132 is consistent with the Lake Elmo Comprehensive
Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area.
2.That Registered Land Survey No. 132 is consistent with the standards of the City’s Village
Mixed Use zoning district.
3.That Registered Land Survey No. 132 meets the requirements of the City’s Registered
Land Survey and Minor Subdivision regulations.
Staff recommend that the City Council’s approval of RLS No. 132 with
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Suggested Motion:
“Move to approve of proposed Resolution 2026-xxx approving RLS No. 132 for the
property located at 3481 Laverne Avenue N. based on the findings of fact and the
conditions presented in the staff report.”
Alternate Motion:
“Motion to amend Resolution 2026-xxx as directed by City Council and bring back to the
March 3rd meeting.”
RECOMMENDED MOTION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/17/2026
Workshop
TO: Lake Elmo City Council
FROM: Nathan Fuerst, Consulting Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Highpointe Crossing - Revised Concept Plan
REVIEWED BY: Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
Jack Griffin, Senior Engineering Project Manager
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future
☒ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
Rachel Development (the “Developer”) has re-applied for a concept plan review after refining the rural
lot concept presented in June, 2025. This project first received a preliminary plat approval in September
of 2024 following several concept plan reviews by the City’s staff and Council. After the initial approval,
the Developer’s consultants conducted further soil testing and investigations and confirmed the site
cannot support a communal wastewater treatment system while meeting state permitting criteria.
After confirming a community septic system would not work, the Developer applied to amend the City’s
Comprehensive Plan to bring this property into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) for public
sewer service. In a review of that request the Met Council determined that there was a potential sewer
capacity constraint in the downstream Met Council infrastructure that would need to be evaluated and
potentially upgraded before the Met Council could support a MUSA expansion. . A MUSA expansion for
this property would likely be available, if needed, once Met Council upgrades are fully completed in the
next 3-5 years.
The concept plan request now in front of the City Council is for a rural development with 18 single family
homes on the nearly 80 acre site. This comment memo and those attached provide an assessment of how
this concept does or does not meet the City’s existing standards for this type of development.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
No development rights are granted at this stage of development review. The City Council is asked to
provide feedback, generally, and specific guidance on the Developer’s request for flexibility to allow
wetlands on private lots, and using a rural roadway.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Land Use Analysis
This site is guided as Rural Single Family (RSF) in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The RSF future land
use category is intended to permit single family detached housing on private septic services. A density range
of .1 to 2.0 units per acre is established in the Comprehensive Plan. Using the net acres on this site, that
would mean between 8 and 150 residential units. Realistically, rural development cannot exceed 2.5 acres
per unit, so a density ceiling for lots with individual septic systems should be closer to 30 units.
Since the PUD ordinance for the initial OP PUD approval was contingent on approval of a final plat, the
zoning for this property remains Rural Residential (RR). Because the RR district only allows new
residential lots at a density of 1 unit per 10 acres, a rezoning to Residential Estate (RE) will be needed to
permit a density of 1 unit per 2.5 acres minimum. This would be required along with future entitlements.
Subdivision Design Standard Conformance
The concept plans are in general conformance with applicable standards in the City’s Subdivision ordinance
for Blocks and Easements. For compliance with lot standards, the plan should be revised to create a
minimum 30-foot-wide rear lot line on Lot 8, Block 1.
The Engineering Memo dated January 26, 2026, provides a thorough review of conformance with relevant
requirements for traffic/access, stormwater management, water, and private septic systems. Conformance
with engineering standards is a general requirement of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance.
As presently designed with a rural road section, the street design is not compliant with the City’s
Engineering Design Standards.
Zoning Standards Conformance
Lot Area and Configuration
In addition to being a minimum of 2.5 acres in area, lots must be configured to contain a circle with a
diameter of 250 feet minimum; the ratio of lot length to width shall be a maximum of 3:1. Flag lots are
prohibited. An exhibit provided with the submittal demonstrates conformance with this standard.
The individual lots must also have a minimum of 1.25 acres of land free of any drainage and utility
easements. With future submittals, a tabulation of the acres free of easements on each lot will be required
to demonstrate conformance with this standard.
There are 5 wetlands shown to be preserved within the project area on private lots. This is not typical for
new urban developments in Lake Elmo and most developers are required to place wetlands in outlots. Staff
will seek City Council feedback on this typical standard in a rural estate development context.
Bulk Standards
The 18 proposed lots are compliant with the following lot dimensions and setback standards established for
the Residential Estate District:
• Lot widths: 100 feet
• Setbacks:
o Front Yard: 100 feet
o Side Yard: 50 feet
o Rear Yard: 100 feet
Site Design and Development Standards
The individual home sites appear to be able to meet residential home area, parking, and anticipate other
applicable zoning requirements.
The Developer proposes wastewater treatment through individual private septic systems. A minimum of
10,000 sq ft of suitable soils is required for primary/alternate drain field locations on the residential lots.
The Developer has reviewed proposed sites with Washington County Public Health and Environment,
including soil testing of the proposed areas and concluded that the lots appear to have at least 10,000 sq ft
of suitable soil to support a SSTS on each lot. However, in order to ensure that each SSTS is designed and
constructed for maximize service life to provide long-term sustainable wastewater management, the site
layout for each lot must be required to maintain minimum vertical and horizontal separation from existing
wetlands, and proposed stormwater BMPs and drainageways. Should premature SSTS failures occur,
extension of public sanitary sewer to this proposed 18 lot subdivision will be cost prohibitive.
• Both Washington County and Lake Elmo have standards that require SSTS systems to be
a minimum of 75-feet from wetlands, 10-ft from property lines and 20-ft from building
structures. Washinton County Standards also require the 75-foot separation from all other
unclassified water bodies including ponds and drainageways, however that County has
indicated that their definition of unclassified water bodies only applies to naturally
occurring features, even though the standard definition does not make this distinction.
• The City design standards require a minimum separation of 35-feet between stormwater
BMPs and building foundations to avoid seepage into foundation drain tile systems.
• The City and Minnesota Stormwater manual require infiltration basins to be a minimum of
35-feet from septic systems. It is strongly recommended that a 35-ft separation from all
stormwater BMPs, including wet ponds, infiltration basins and drainage swales be
established as a minimum separation with additional separation required as determined by
the City Engineer on a case-by-case basis, in particular if the water body feature is at or
above the SSTS soil absorption elevation.
• The City Engineer also recommends that wet ponds should be lined using synthetic pond
liners when the NWL and HWL pond elevations exceed adjacent lot elevations and
building pads.
• For the location of SSTS systems the developer must also incorporate minimum lot grading
as part of the subdivision improvements to ensure that overland drainage is not allowed to
encroach the SSTS locations and that the required drainage pattern changes to not impact
adjacent properties.
There are 5 stormwater ponds and two filtration basins for stormwater shown on the concept plan. Per City
design standards , public owned and maintained stormwater BMPs must be located on Outlots which are
deeded to the City of Lake Elmo. The stormwater management plan shown on the Concept will also require
revisions to comply with City, State and VBWD design standards, Existing condition information showing
off-site building low floor and low opening elevations and existing SSTS system locations will be required
up to a distance of 150-feet from all subdivision boundaries (as required for preliminary plat submittal) to
allow for City review of the grading and stormwater management plans. The developer has already initiated
stormwater plan revisions which will continue through the development design as the application moves
through the processes. For this particular site, there are specific concerns to be addressed regarding the
stormwater basin outfall discharge locations and potential impacts to adjacent existing properties.
Stormwater maintenance access will also need improvements prior to acceptance of the preliminary plat.
Site Access and Transportation
The developer is asking for flexibility to construct a rural section roadway and drainage ditch system for
this subdivision instead of the City standard urban section roadway with underground storm sewer pipe.
The roadway will connect to the adjacent Lake Elmo Heights neighbrhood at Imperial Avenue (urban
section roadway). Access along Inwood Avenue N will be required to be permitted by Washington County.
The Washington County review memo dated January 26, 2026, indicates a preference for access to this
development to come from Imperial Avenue (via 26th St), and that if an access is located on Inwood, turn
lanes will be required.
The street section is proposed as a rural road. Rural road sections are typically defined by the presence of
drainage swales along the roadway instead of curb and gutter. Public Works and the City Engineer
recommend that the City standard urban street section be required. An urban street section will provide an
improved service life for the roadway due to the improved drainage system capabilities. . Other
considerations informing this preference are as follows:
• Rural section roadways require increased maintenance efforts while exposing the pavement
section to drainage vulnerabilities and greater potential for freeze‐thaw damage.
• Overland drainage systems and culverts require regular grading, mowing, and erosion
control as well as greater potential for homeowner conflict over ditch and vegetation
maintenance expectations, and maintenance of private driveway culverts.
• An urban section street provides a more durable, contained drainage system that requires
lower and more efficient maintenance efforts. Standardized curb and gutter provides a
stabilizing edge control to prolong pavement service life.
Parkland Dedication
Development of new residential housing creates a demand on the City of Lake Elmo’s parks and trails
systems. City staff continue to recommend that the City accept cash in lieu of parkland dedication for this
project given close proximity to the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Review at the City’s Parks Commission is planned at the Commission’s regular meeting on February 18,
2026.
Review Comments
City Engineer – The City Engineering memo dated January 26, 2026 provides a thorough evaluation of the
concept against relevant engineering standards and requirements. Key comments are summarized below:
• An urban section roadway is strongly recommended to be installed in this development.
• Stormwater BMPs for this subdivision should be required to be placed in Outlots dedicated
to the City as required by City Design Standards.
• Grading and Stormwater Management Plan revisions will be required..
• Individual septic system drain field locations must be strategically placed and protected to
ensure the long-term sustainable function for each SSTS. Minimum horizontal and vertical
separation between SSTS locations and all stormwater management basins and drainage
ways must be maintained at the discretion of the City Engineer, and individual lot grading
may be required as part of the subdivision to ensure SSTS compliance..
City Fire Department - The Lake Elmo Fire Department memo dated January 26, 2026 provides comments
on compliance with applicable fire codes and requirements.
Washington County – Washington County review staff provided a memo dated January 26, 2026 with
comments on vehicle access, required turn lanes and right of way, and permitting.
City of Oakdale - The City of Oakdale staff provided comments on the concept via email on January 21,
2026. The comments are summarized as follows:
• A trail connection is desired linking the public street in this development with the City of
Oakdale.
• Oakdale desires to review stormwater management plans, when available.
Valley Branch Watershed District - The Developer has met with VBWD and is responsible for meeting
applicable rules and seeking necessary reviews or permits.
Summary of Nonstandard Elements and Considerations
Stormwater Ponds and Infiltration/Filtration Basins in private lots:
• Pros
o Allowing stormwater management BMPs on private lots reduces the overall
number of publicly owned parcels.
• Cons
o Homeowner misunderstanding & noncompliance. Many owners don’t understand
easement restrictions or the rights of Cities to maintain stormwater basins and
drainage systems, leading to filling, mowing, or encroachments by fencing, dog
fences, irrigation system placements, retaining walls, tree plantings, playgrounds,
patios and fire pits, and other obstructions, in particular, along maintenance access
routes. Homeowners take control of the property and obstruct maintenance. Cities
must issue notices, citations, or restoration orders when homeowners encroach City
easement areas.
o Access challenges. City staff is required to enter private property for inspections or
repairs, which can cause disputes leading to increased homeowner conflicts over
the maintenance and vegetation standards, rutting repairs, etc., following all public
works maintenance mobilizations.
o Maintenance Delays and Inefficiencies. City standard maintenance activities often
are delayed and require difficult enforcement activities before proceeding.
o Reduced functionality and pollutant removal efficiency. Cities must maintain
stormwater systems under MS4 permit obligations, and owning the land provides
full access and control, leading to better, more efficient long-term performance.
City ownership supports proper vegetation management, dredging, and compliance
with stormwater standards in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
o Increased Pond Dredging costs. City ownership supports the option to spread
dredging materials onsite rather than costly trucking and disposal of contaminated
materials.
o Potential negative impacts to density calculations. Stormwater Ponds in Public
Owned Outlots excluded in Met Council density calculations.
o Property value concerns. Owners may dislike having unusable or wet areas on their
lots, leading to pressure to alter or drain them—contrary to stormwater and wetland
regulations.
New Rural Road Section:
• Pros
o Less costly for developers to construct.
o Could allow for new or different forms of development in certain rural areas.
• Cons
o More costly for the City to maintain both roadways and drainage ditches.
o Reduced roadway and drainage system service life, resulting in more frequent
maintenance and reconstruction cycles.
o Significant increase in conflicts with property owners over drainage system
maintenance and restoration.
o Does not account for city design standards for required sidewalks (along one side
of all streets) and boulevard trees. If sidewalks/trails are added, the rural design
section is problematic for meeting ADA standards, locating hydrants, streetlights
and small/dry utilities. Challenges with application of a new standard, where would
this be acceptable? Will other developers request it?
o Concerns over drainage ditch design and function. Potential impacts to publicly
owned and maintained stormwater ponds with improper design or maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
By approving nonstandard elements in a project, the City may be increasing the cost for the life cycle of
the infrastructure while reducing performance of the drainage system. Potential impacts of the shorter
lifespan of a rural road section may be significant for the City.
OPTIONS:
No decisions or actions are made at the time of Concept/sketch Plan Review. This process is advisory, and
staff are seeking guidance.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is asked to provide feedback, generally, and specific guidance on the City’s policies for
stormwater BMPs on private lots, and whether the developer is granted an exception to construct a rural
section roadway.
Staff recommend the following considerations in a discussion on the nonstandard elements proposed:
1. Stormwater BMPs on Private Lots - If this is permitted:
a. It is recommended that staff be directed to review and create design standards for
this practice and bring back recommendations for zoning districts that this
practice will be permitted.
b. Should the City consider any additional limitations or requirements?
2. Rural Road Section – If this is permitted:
a. It is recommended that staff be directed to review and create design standards for
this practice and bring back recommendations for zoning districts that this
practice will be permitted.
b. Should the City require sidewalks, trails, or boulevard plantings as it does in
urban sections?
c. Is the City Council comfortable with the potential for higher maintenance costs
for rural roadways and stormwater management/drainage systems?
d. If design is a concern, should the City consider public final design in these
situations?
ATTACHMENTS:
• Rachel Development Narrative and Plans
• Review Comments and Memos
4180 Napier Ct NE
St. Michael, MN 55376
Office: 763.424.1500
www.racheldevelopment.com
January 9, 2026
City of Lake Elmo
Staff and Council
Sketch Plan Narrative
RE: Residential Estate Plan for Highpointe Crossing – 2298 Inwood
Background:
At the October 17, 2025 City Council meeting, we discussed alternatives to the previously
approved 65-lot plan for the property, for which sanitary sewer service was being pursued.
Two rural, large-lot alternatives were presented: an 11-lot plan and a 30-lot plan.
During that discussion, the Council indicated a preference for the lower-density, 11 Lot
concept. I explained at the time that implementing that plan would require several
exceptions to City code and policy, including the use of private wells instead of City water
and shared private driveways in lieu of a City roadway.
Following the meeting, we met with City staff and came to understand that obtaining those
exceptions would likely be challenging and time consuming. As a result, we reevaluated the
project and shifted our focus to using the City’s existing Residential Estate zoning district.
The Residential Estate district is one of the two zoning districts identifled in the
Comprehensive Plan that were later combined into the Rural Single Family land use
category that guides this property. This zoning district was also used for the two adjacent
developments and aligns with what both the Planning Commission and neighboring
residents have indicated is their preferred development pattern.
While it appears that Residential Estate zoning has not been used since 2009, it remains an
adopted zoning district and provides a clear and predictable framework for moving forward.
Unlike the earlier OP-PUD concept, we proactively identifled suitable septic locations on
each lot and submitted them to the County for approval. . That approval letter is attached
in Exhibit B.
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Our proposal still requires some minor fiexibilities. Most of these fiexibilities or exceptions
would not have been considered exceptions or fiexibilities in past Residential Estate
neighborhoods and were actually commonly found in Residential Estate developments.
They include ponding and wetlands within the lotted areas and use of rural roadway
sections. These items will be addressed is greater detail later in the narrative.
Proposal
1. Basic Facts
a. Acres
i. Gross Acres - 78
ii. ROW – 5.12 Acres
iii. Lotted Area – 64 .3 Acres
iv. Ponding Outlots – 6.58 acres
b. 18 Lots (including one lot with existing homestead)
c. Gross Density - 0.25 units/acre
d. Average Density – 78/18 = 4.3 acres/unit (exceeds the 3.3 acres/unit required
by Residential Estate)
2. Comprehensive Plan
As mentioned in the background above the property we are developing is guided
Residential Single Family (RSF). This land use combination Rural Single Family and
Residential Estate land uses. We have been told that the City intended to create a
new zoning district to best flt this guiding but that never happened. We tried the OP-
PUD but could ultimately not get a community septic system approved so now we
are following the Residential Estate zoning which is at the lower end of the density
range allowed within RSF. The allowed density range within RSF is 0.1 to 2.0 units
per acre. Our proposal is 0.25 units per acre.
3. Zoning
We are using the city’s existing Residential Estate Zoning District.
4. Residential Estate Lot Standards
We are following all of the Residential Estate Zoning Standards. In the past I have
mentioned that many of the standards in the Residential Estate Zoning are not
friendly or practical standards. That said, we have nonetheless designed the
neighborhood to accommodate the standards as stated in the code. They include:
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a. Setbacks
i. Front 100’
ii. Rear 100’
iii. Side 50’
iv. Side (Public Street) – 80’
b. Minimum Lot Area - 2.5 acres
c. Average Density - 3.3 overall average (proposed 4.3 acres/unit)
d. Other Code requirements
i. 250’ radius needs to flt inside each lot (shown on plans)
ii. 3:1- Lot depth to lot width (ex. 200’ wide lots can be 600’ deep) All of
the lots meet this criteria when length is measured at the middle of
the lot and width at the front setback.
5. Site Plan
In addition to the formal plan set two colored site plans are attached highlighting
our preferred plan with storm water ponds within the lots and the current plan with
the storm ponds in outlots.
6. Wetlands
The site contains Type 2 wetlands, which require a 50-foot buffer or a 25-foot buffer
with approved buffer averaging. Buffer averaging has been applied where
appropriate and is shown on the plans.
7. Septic
We have completed the required initial testing for both primary and secondary
areas. The County has issued their preliminary approval (Exhibit B). As a part of their
approval process, they ask for a 10,000 sf area of suitable soils. According to the
County this is enough area for a primary and secondary areas, so they no longer
require showing two separate areas.
a. Setbacks to treatment areas follow county and state setbacks and rules
i. 10’ to property lines
ii. 10’ to watermains
iii. 10’ to occupied buildings
iv. 75’ to wetland or unclassifled body of water (this does not include
ponds). There was an initial comment from staff about setback to
storm water ponds. None are required by the state or county.
b. Finally, the methodology used for the initial approval is meant to show that
the time of platting a lot there is enough area on the lot to accommodate
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primary and secondary septic sites. A flnal detailed septic design is required
as a part of building a new home. That design process often ends up with
septic systems being located in areas outside of the original 10,000 sf test
area.
8. Flexibilities and/or Possible Flexibilities
a. Keeping existing driveway on Inwood - We believe this is a County issue
and we will be meeting with the County on this and on the type of bypass
lane needed for our development. We assume that Lot 1, Block 1 can keep its
existing driveway since this was already approved by the County with the
previously approved preliminary plat for Highpointe Crossing.
b. Setback for existing home and accessory structures . We are leaving the
option open to sell the existing homestead as is. Much like with the
previously approved preliminary plat we will need a 20’ front yard set-back
variance to accommodate the existing homestead. In large part this is
needed because of dedicating additional ROW for Inwood and because the
RE zoning has a signiflcantly increased front yard setback from historic
standards.
c. Wetlands(Lot Area) – Including wetlands within the lotted area of lots has
been the past practice in all Residential Estate developments to date. There
is no code requirement that we could flnd requiring wetlands to be excluded
from lots. From what we can tell excluding wetlands has been an unwritten
policy of City for more recent urban development projects. It is unclear if this
is now applied to rural areas so we are asking for this fiexibility proactively if
needed.
d. Ponds – Although we have shown that we can accommodate ponds in
outlots we are also asking the City to waive this engineering policy. This
policy much like wetlands has been a practice used in more urban styled
developments but has not historically been applied in the rural areas and
rural developments within the City.
e. 3:1 Length to Width Ratio – We believe that all of the lots meet this criteria
when length is measured at the middle of the lot and width at the front
setback. If length is measured at the longest side of a lot there are three lots
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that could be slightly over this ratio with the longest lot having a ratio of 3.2:1.
If these ratios are rounded to the nearest whole number we would also meet
this code requirement. In any case we believe we meet the intent of the code
as well as how the code has been implemented in past Residential Estate
developments but are bringing this up proactively in case fiexibility is
needed.
9. Storm Water Treatment
Unlike past Residential Estate Development, we will need to meet today’s modern
storm water treatment requirements which will require more ponding areas than
previous RE developments. We are working with Valley Branch Watershed District
(VBWD) on designing a storm water system to meet their code. This will likely
include a combination of ponds and flltration areas. We will likely have met with
VBWD prior to the February Council Meeting and will be able to better address how
we will comply with their rules.
As mentioned above the storm water system will be designed with flltration areas
and ponds but will also include swales. These swales will contribute to the
treatment of the water but also convey water between the lots to the ponding and
flltration areas. Most of these swales will be located in drainage and utility
easements and not in outlots.
As shown we have placed the ponds and ponds accesses in city outlots. We would
prefer that these also be located within in the lots and in drainage and utility
easement and not outlots. This appear to have been the practice in all Residential
Estate developments in the City to date.
10. Roadway
You may recall that one of the fiexibilities we were asking for was to use a rural
roadway without ribbon curb. From our discussions it was clear that this City
wanted more protection of the roadway edges. We discussed the City’s ribbon curb
standard which had been used in more recent rural roadway projects. While I
believe that there are numerous rural roadways across the state that function
without this added protection we are no longer asking for that fiexibility and plan on
following the standard (Exhibit A) for rural roadways.
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We are proposing to build a 28’ wide public road with ribbon curb within a 70’ right of
way.
11. Utilities
You may recall that I asked the City to consider PVC versus ductile iron for
watermain. Ductile iron is an outdated standard that the majority of cities have
gone away from. That said, we are planning on water connections to Inwood and
Imperial using ductile iron pipe and we are no longer asking for any exception to this
standard.
The City has told us that the water system we are installing will require a pressure
reducing value. We respectfully ask that those details be provided to us for
preparation of our preliminary plat.
12. County
We are working with County on roadway access. We will have had a meeting with
the County prior to meeting with the Council in February.
We look forward to discussing our Residential Estate plans with the Council. We hope and
believe you do as well that this will be the last plan you will need to review for developing
this property.
Paul Robinson
Development Director, Rachel Development
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Exhibit A – Rural Roadway Standard
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Exhibit B – County Septic Approval
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 26, 2026
To: Sophia Jensen, Senior Planner Re: Highpointe Crossing Residential Estate
Nathan Fuerst, Planning Consultant Concept Plans
Jason Stopa, Community Development Director
Adam Swaenpoel, Interim Public Works Director
Nate Stanley, City Engineer
Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer
From: Jack Griffin, Sr. Project Manager
An engineering review has been completed for the Highpointe Crossing Residential Estate Concept Plans
received on January 12, 2026. The review consisted of the following documentation:
· HighPointe Crossing Residential Estate Concept Site Plan, not dated.
· HighPointe Crossing Residential Estate Concept Grading Plan, not dated.
· HighPointe Crossing Residential Estate Concept Plan (Ponds in Outlot), not dated.
· HighPointe Crossing Residential Estate Concept Plan (Ponds in Lots), not dated.
· Concept Plan Narrative dated December 23, 2025.
STATUS/FINDINGS: Engineering has prepared the following review comments based on the plans
submitted. A revised Sketch Plan is required to address several of these comments prior to the City
accepting a Preliminary Plat Application.
SITE PLANS, TRAFFIC AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
1. Inwood Avenue Right‐of‐way dedication. Right‐of‐way dedication will be required as part of the
Preliminary Plat including 75‐feet as measured from the existing roadway centerline.
2. Access Management. Site access is shown from a new residential street extending west into the
subdivision from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13). The Access location is subject to final approval by
Washington County.
3. Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) Improvements. The development will be responsible to construct turn
lane improvements as requested by Washington County.
4. Secondary access is proposed with a connection to Imperial Avenue in the existing Lake Elmo
Heights residential neighborhood. The street connection and elimination of the existing cul‐de‐sac
must be included as part of the subdivision improvements.
5. Phasing Plan. Access for the initial phases of development should be prohibited from Imperial
Avenue to avoid construction traffic through the existing Lake Elmo Heights neighborhood.
Temporary cul‐de‐sacs meeting City design standards may be required.
6. The public streets are proposed as a rural section at 28‐ft wide within a 70‐ft right‐of‐way. The
proposed street section does not meet City design standards and is not recommended. An urban
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section City standard street should be installed as part of this subdivision, at 28‐ft wide within a
60‐ft right‐of‐way. A City standard urban cross section allows for the installation of a sidewalk, as
required along all new residential streets, the installation of streetlights at intersections and the
end of cul‐de‐sacs, placement of hydrants 5‐feet back of curb, placement of boulevard trees 5‐feet
back of curb, and ADA complaint pedestrian ramps, when applicable. All elements of the
streetscape can be installed per a standardized cross section for a predictable and consistent
streetscape for ongoing maintenance. In addition, the A City standard urban cross section
simplifies asset management and when planning for resurfacing, patching, utility locates and
capital improvement planning.
Rural section roadways require increased maintenance efforts while exposing the pavement
section to drainage vulnerabilities and greater potential for freeze‐thaw damage.
Overland drainage systems and culverts require regular grading, mowing, and erosion control
as well as greater potential for homeowner conflict over ditch and vegetation maintenance
expectations, and maintenance of private driveway culverts.
An urban section street provides a more durable, contained drainage system that requires
lower and more efficient maintenance efforts. Standardized curb and gutter provides a
stabilizing edge control to prolong pavement service life.
7. Sidewalks/Trails. City design standards require a six (6) foot sidewalk along all residential streets.
The Sketch Plan does not show sidewalks or trails.
8. Driveways. All driveways must be installed in accordance with all City ordinances, including
minimum distance from intersections, driveway angles installed at 90‐degrees as they cross public
right‐of‐way, and distance between driveways.
9. Streetlights. Streetlights were not shown on the Sketch Plan but should be required at all
intersections and at the end of the cul‐de‐sac. The City requires the fixtures and poles to be Xcel
Energy supplied and installed, and owned and maintained by Xcel Energy.
10. Dedicated drainage and utility easements, minimum 10‐feet wide, are required along all public
roadway frontage as shown on the Sketch Plan. These easements must remain free from all
encroachments other than those approved by the City Engineer.
11. Off‐site temporary construction easements must be obtained and provided to make the required
street connection to Imperial Avenue and associated grading tie‐ins. Off‐site temporary
construction easements may also be required for stormwater management plan implementation
including potential stormwater discharge locations and grading tie‐ins. The temporary construction
easements must be obtained using the City standard form of easement agreement with the City
named an additional party to the easement.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
1. The proposed development is subject to a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) meeting State,
Valley Branch Watershed District (VBWD) and City rules. A VBWD permit is required. Storm water
facilities proposed as part of the development to meet State and watershed permitting
requirements must be constructed in accordance with the City Engineering Design Standards
Manual dated January 2022. The proposed Sketch Plan requires significant revisions and
resubmittal for further City review to create a complaint stormwater management plan.
2. City engineering design standards require all public owed and maintained stormwater BMPs to be
placed in Outlots dedicated to the City. The Sketch Plan submittal shows two alternatives, one
showing BMPs in Outlots as required and one showing stormwater BMPs on private lots. If the
application moves forward, it is strongly recommended that Outlots be required to maintain
consistent, professional maintenance, provide clear legal responsibility and reduce homeowner
conflict. Cities must maintain stormwater systems under MS4 permit obligations and owning the
land gives the City full access and control, with no ambiguity about sediment buildup, pipe outfalls
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or the degree of restoration and repair of rutting following each maintenance event, or the degree
of vegetation maintenance throughout the BMP site and access road. In the event of homeowner
conflict, having full legal right to the property provides for easier enforcement, in the event the
homeowner encroaches the BMP or maintenance access road through grading changes,
playgrounds, fences, landscaping, and/or accessory structures.
Should the City approve the placement of BMPs on private lots, it is strongly recommended
that staff be directed to research and prepare alternative engineering design standards and
easement encroachment agreements to address private lot BMPs. Any approval should also
clearly indicate that such approval is for Rural Estate Residential Subdivisions only.
3. Minimum floor elevations must be at least 2 feet higher than the adjacent 100‐year HWL
elevation. In addition, all low opening elevations for all buildings must be at least 1‐ft higher than
any adjacent emergency overflow elevation (EOF). Revisions and additional information are
required.
The Pond 1 HWL must be a minimum of 2‐ft below the adjacent City owned water booster
station (Elevation 1009.91) or 1007.91. The pond must be lowered over 3‐feet which may or
may not be feasible in the current location. Stormwater ponding is not advisable in the vicinity
of the storm water booster station and should be moved much further away from the facility.
The L1B1 existing building low floor and low opening elevation must be provided on the
Sketch Plan for determination of the allowable HWL for Pond 2 and Wetland 5.
The low floor and low opening elevations for the existing Torre Pines home located southeast
of Pond 3 is required to establish the maximum HWL elevation for Pond 3. In addition, the
applicant is encouraged to meet with the VBWD to assess feasibility of constructing Pond 3 in
the proposed location, and review HWL requirements, outfall requirements, and potential
mitigation requirements for the protection of the downstream property.
The low floor and low opening elevations for the existing Lake Elmo Heights home located
north of Pond 5 is required to establish the maximum HWL elevation for Pond 5. In addition,
the applicant is encouraged to meet with the VBWD to assess feasibility of constructing Pond
5 in the proposed location, and review HWL requirements, outfall requirements, and potential
mitigation requirements for the protection of the downstream property.
The low floor and low opening elevations for the existing Lake Elmo Heights homes located
north of Filtration Basins 1E and 2W is required to establish the maximum HWL elevation for
BMPs. In addition, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the VBWD to assess feasibility of
constructing these BMPs in the proposed locations, and review HWL requirements, outfall
requirements, and potential mitigation requirements for the protection of the downstream
properties.
The wetland HWL elevations (Wetlands 1‐5) must be determined and shown on any
preliminary plat application for the plat application to be deemed complete. All on‐site and
off‐site adjacent structure low floor elevations must be a minimum of 2‐ft. above the wetland
HWL elevations.
4. All pond outfall pipes must discharge in locations that do not create pointed discharges to
downstream properties. Off‐site easements may be required.
5. All wetland and stormwater basin emergency overflow elevations must be determined and shown
on any preliminary plat application for the plat application to be deemed complete. All adjacent
on‐site and off‐site structure low floor elevations must be a minimum of 1‐ft. above any adjacent
emergency overflow elevations.
6. All wetlands and wetland buffers must be protected by easement. It is standard Lake Elmo
practice to require wetlands and wetland buffers within Outlots dedicated to the City, however,
staff remains amenable to allowing them to remain on private lots protected by easements
dedicated to the City for Rural Estate Residential Lots. Wetland, wetland buffers and wetland HWL
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areas must be protected by easements shown on the preliminary and final plats, site plans, and
grading plans.
7. If wetlands are permitted on private lots, each lot must have a minimum of 1.25 acres of land
above the wetland HWL elevation and free of any drainage easements.
8. Stormwater Basins must be designed and constructed in accordance with the City engineering
design standards.
A 10:1 maintenance bench is required around the BMP perimeter.
A 10:1 aquatic bench is required around the BMP perimeter.
The minimum permanent pool depth is 4‐feet.
Pond 4 and Pond 5 must be revised to eliminate wetland and wetland buffer encroachments.
9. Maintenance access roads must be a minimum of 20‐feet in width from the public right‐of‐way to
the basin with grades not exceeding 10%. Maintenance access remains inadequate or incomplete
for Ponds 1, 2, 3, and 5, and for Filtration Basins 1E and 2W.
10. The grading plans remain unclear whether overland stormwater conveyance can be adequately
designed and constructed to ensure the minimum hydrology requirements are maintained for
each proposed BMP.
Should the City agree to allow the construction of rural section streets and long overland ditch
conveyance systems to the BMPs, it is strongly recommended that staff be directed to
research and prepare alternative engineering design standards for overland drainage
conveyance if storm sewer piping is not utilized.
MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
1. Connection to the municipal water system is available near the proposed development in two
locations. The applicant will be responsible for connecting to the existing 16‐inch trunk watermain
located along Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13). An 8‐inch ductile iron watermain will need to be
extended along the new streets into and throughout the development at developer’s sole cost,
and to serve each proposed parcel in the Subdivision.
2. A second connection point is required to create a looped watermain system, connecting to the
existing 8‐inch watermain located along Imperial Avenue in the adjacent Lake Elmo Heights
neighborhood. This secondary connection will require the installation of a pressure reduction
valve (PRV) as the Lake Elmo Heights neighborhood is located in the intermediate pressure zone
while the proposed subdivision is located in the high‐pressure zone.
3. The Sketch Plan shows the required watermain improvements, however the plans do not show
the required Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) and vault. The PRV will need to be located so that the
valve and vault reside outside of the street pavement surface. An off‐site drainage and utility
easement may be necessary for the PRV installation.
4. No watermain oversizing reimbursement is applicable for this development.
5. The developer will be responsible to place hydrants and water system valves internal to the site
as determined by the Lake Elmo Public Works Director and Fire Department. Hydrant and system
valve locations will be reviewed and finalized as part of the final construction plans. If a rural
section street is allowed to be installed, staff must be directed to research and prepare alternative
engineering design standards for the placement of hydrants along the rural roadway.
6. Minimum 30‐foot easements centered over the pipe/hydrant will be required when not located
within the public right‐of‐way. Easements must be free from all encroachments, including
retaining walls, trees, fences, small/dry utilities, or storm water management BMPs. Dedicated
utility easements must be shown on all site, grading, utility, and landscape plans when submitting
a Preliminary and Final Plat application.
WATEWATER MANAGEMENT / SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (SSTS)
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1. The proposed development is located outside of the City designated Municipal Urban Service Area
(MUSA) for sanitary sewer service. The developer is proposing private individual on‐site septic
systems for each Lot (SSTS).
2. Individual on‐site septic systems are permitted by Washington County and must contain both a
primary and secondary site located on each Lot. For subdivision planning purposes Washington
County requires a minimum of 10,000 square feet of suitable soil for each lot to represent both
the primary and secondary locations.
3. The proposed Sketch Plan requires significant revisions and resubmittal for further City review in
order to provide adequate SSTS locations that are compliant with all required setbacks.
L1B1. The existing SSTS must be located and shown on the Sketch Plan and must be a
minimum of 75‐feet from the Pond 2 HWL elevation.
L3B1. The proposed SSTS must be relocated to maintain a minimum setback of 20‐feet from
the proposed building structure. The SSTS must also be relocated, or lot grading changes must
be feasible, to eliminate overland drainage across the proposed SSTS.
L4B1 and L5B1. Lot grading changes must be incorporated to eliminate overland drainage
across the proposed SSTS for each lot.
L8B1 and L9B1. The proposed SSTS on each lot must be relocated, or lot grading changes must
be feasible to be incorporated to eliminate overland drainage across each proposed SSTS.
L10B1. The proposed SSTS must be relocated to be a minimum of 75‐feet from the Pond 4
HWL elevation and to maintain a minimum setback of 20‐feet from the proposed building
structure.
L11B1 and L12B1. The proposed SSTS must be relocated to maintain a minimum setback of
20‐feet from the proposed building structure.
L5B2. The proposed SSTS must be relocated to be a minimum of 75‐feet from Basin 1E and
adjacent drainage swale. In addition, the SSTS must be at an elevation 3‐ft above the adjacent
BMP HWL elevation.
L6B2. The proposed SSTS must be relocated to be a minimum of 75‐feet from Pond 1 and the
adjacent overland drainage swale. In addition, the SSTS must be at an elevation 3‐ft above the
adjacent BMP HWL elevation.
When revising SSTS locations, a minimum of 10‐feet setback from all property lines must be
maintained.
4. Septic system sites must be placed where soil investigations demonstrate suitable soils and
demonstrate that sufficient land is available to support both a primary and secondary septic
system site for each proposed Lot. The submittal shall include a report indicating the results of
soil tests and percolation tests meeting Washington County standards. The septic plans shall show
the locations of the percolation tests.
LAKE ELMO FIRE DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, and Public Education
January 26, 2026
Sophia Jensen, Planner
City of Lake Elmo
Re: Highpoint Crossing, Lake Elmo
Prepared by: Anthony Svoboda, Fire Marshal
Approved by: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
Applicable Codes:
• 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code
• 2020 Minnesota State Building Code
• Lake Elmo Fire Department Fire Code Policies
• NFPA 13, 2016 edition
• NFPA 13D, 2016 edition
Fire Department Comments:
1) All roads and drive lanes shall meet the Lake Elmo Fire Department requirements for widths and turning
radiuses.
2) Approved fire apparatus roads shall be provided and maintained in coordination with engineering, public works,
planning, and fire departments. In accordance with MSFC D104.2, two fire apparatus access roads shall be
required and always maintained.
3) Project construction phasing shall always accommodate emergency access to the entire construction zone,
generally meaning two separate means of entrance/exit as defined in the code. Phasing plan to be approved by
the fire department prior to construction.
4) An approved signage and marking plan shall be determined for all No Parking and Fire Lane access roads. On-
street parking shall be provided in approved locations following review by Engineering and Public Works. Parking
shall be prohibited on both sides of private driving lanes.
5) Fire hydrants and watermains shall be provided in approved locations following review by Engineering and
Public Works.
6) Building address numbers shall be plainly visible from the street fronting the property and shall be contrasting
color from the background. Size and placement of address numbers shall be approved by the fire and planning
departments.
7) Street names and addressing shall be consistent with the Washington County Uniform Street Naming and
Property Numbering System. Street names shall be approved by the City of Lake Elmo.
LAKE ELMO FIRE DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, and Public Education
“Proudly Serving Neighbors and Friends”
Questions, clarifications, or the request to provide code documents can be made using the contact information listed
below.
Respectfully,
From:Luke McClanahan
To:Sophia Jensen
Cc:Ashley Monterusso; Andrew Gitzlaff; Brian Bachmeier; Maxwell Lohse
Subject:RE: Land Use Review Request - City of Lake Elmo (Jan)
Date:Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:06:23 AM
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Hi Sophia,
The City of Oakdale’s Development Review Committee (an internal staff committee) reviewed
the revised concept plan for Highpoint Crossing. The DRC maintains our previous
recommendation that the developer consider making a trail/pedestrian connection to the west,
linking the site to Oakdale. Such an extension would improve overall community connectivity,
and it’s worth noting that the development will be served by ISD 622 (Eagle Point, Skyview, and
Tartan).
There appears to be at least two ways a connection could be made.
1. Connect a trail to PID 2002921410024 (owned by the City of Oakdale) which would link
with Hydram Ave N.
2. Establish a trail along the side lot line of either 2618 or 2580 Imperial Ave N to PID
2002921140071 (owned by the City of Oakdale).
We realize the second option would be less favorable given that the connection
would run through an existing residential lot.
In addition, we ask that the stormwater management plans, when available, be sent to the City
of Oakdale’s Engineering staff for review. We want to ensure that runoff is managed
accordingly and does not impact Oakdale property.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the comments above.
Thank you,
Luke McClanahan, AICP | City Planner
City of Oakdale | Community Development Dept.
1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Office: (651) 730-2720
luke.mcclanahan@oakdalemn.gov
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as
January 26, 2026
Sophia Jensen
City Planner
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Re: County Comments – Inwood Development Concept Plan
Dear Sophia,
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the new concept plan for the Inwood development
located along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13. Washington County Public Works has reviewed the proposal
and offers the following comments.
The current concept reflects a revised layout proposing 18 residential lots, which represents a change from
previously reviewed concepts. As such, these comments supersede prior County comments and clarify the
County’s current access expectations.
If direct access to CSAH 13 is proposed as part of this development, the County would require the construction
of appropriate turn lanes consistent with County access management and safety standards. Turn lane
requirements would be determined based on projected traffic volumes and County design criteria and would be
required as a condition of any County access permit.
That said, the County’s preferred access strategy for this development is for vehicular access to be taken from
the existing City street network, specifically 26th Street, rather than creating a new access point onto CSAH 13.
Utilizing 26th Street would allow the development to take advantage of the recently constructed turn lanes on
CSAH 13, reducing the need for additional access points and improving overall corridor safety and operations.
From a County perspective, connecting to the existing City street system is more consistent with long-term
access management goals and would minimize additional conflicts along CSAH 13.
The County realizes that the existing driveway to the home is proposed to stay and while the County would
prefer for the removal of the access we understand the limitations and complications the developer faces with
removing the access.
CSAH 13 in this location is classified as an A-Minor Expander roadway. The Washington County Comprehensive
Plan identifies a 150-foot right-of-way for this segment of CSAH 13. Any development along the corridor will be
expected to dedicate 75 feet of right-of-way from the centerline, unencumbered by private improvements, to
preserve future transportation needs.
PUBLIC WORKS
Wayne Sandberg, P.E., Director, County Engineer
Frank D. Ticknor, P.E., Deputy Director
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Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer
Any work within the County highway right-of-way will require a Washington County Right-of-Way Permit. As the
project advances, the County will require plan sets detailing grading, utilities, drainage, and any proposed
improvements within the right-of-way.
Additionally, the developer or City will be required to submit stormwater drainage calculations demonstrating
that post-development runoff volumes and rates to the County system will not exceed existing conditions and
that all applicable watershed requirements are met.
Washington County appreciates the City’s coordination on this request and looks forward to continued
collaboration as the project moves forward. Please feel free to contact me at 651-430-430 or
daniel.elder@washingtoncountymn.gov.
Sincerely,
Daniel Elder
Planner
Washington County Public Works
Cc (email only):
Wayne Sandberg, Public Works Director/County Engineer
Frank Ticknor, Deputy Director of Public Works
Lyssa Leitner, Public Works Planning Director
Kevin Peterson, Public Works Design Engineer
Joe Gustafson, Traffic Engineer
Highpointe Crossing:
Concept Plan Review
City Council | February 17, 2026
Overview
City Approved Preliminary Plat and
OP PUD in September 2024
•1 existing homestead
•65 Residential Units (Open
Space PUD)
Land Area:
•78.2 gross acres
•6 wetlands (2.58 ac)
Infrastructure
•City Water
•Communal Septic
•Public Sewer
•Individual Treatment
•Imperial Avenue N.
Alternatives Reviewed Summer
2026
Land Use
Future Land Use – Rural Single Family
.1 – 2.0 units per acre (8 -150 units)
Rural Development Limited by RE
Zoning to 2.5 acres per unit (.4 units per
acre)
Rezoning from RR to RE required.
RE Zoning
Lot widths: 100 feet
Setbacks:
•Front Yard: 100 feet
•Side Yard: 50 feet
•Rear Yard: 100 feet
Must fit 250’ diameter circle and
max lot boundary ratio of 3:1
Minimum 1.25 acres free of
easements/encumbrances
Development Design Standards
Lot Configuration
•Generally compliant, one non ‘rectangular’ lot
•Wetlands on private lots (not standard for new/recent development)
Tree Removal and Landscaping
•To be reviewed in future applications
Transportation and Access
•Washington County Comments on Access
•Rural Road Section Proposed (not a standard for new roads)
Stormwater Management
•5 stormwater ponds shown in public outlots
•Corrections required to address pond HWL height relative to city water booster station,
home low floor elevations, and possible impacts of outfalls on surrounding properties
Septic Systems (SSTS)
•SSTS areas shown on individual lots in coordination with Washington County review
•Corrections required to drainfield locations to avoid conflicts with stormwater system
Review Comments
City Engineer – The City Engineering memo dated January 26, 2026 provides a thorough
evaluation of the concept against relevant engineering standards and requirements. Key
comments are summarized below:
•An urban section of roadway is strongly recommended
•Stormwater pond design does not appear to be fully compliant with requirements
•Individual septic system drain field locations need revision
City Fire Department - The Lake Elmo Fire Department memo dated January 26, 2026 provides
comments on compliance with applicable fire codes and requirements.
Washington County – Washington County review staff provided a memo dated January 26,
2026 with comments on vehicle access, required turn lanes and right of way, and permitting.
City of Oakdale - The City of Oakdale staff provided comments on the concept via email on
January 21, 2026. The comments are summarized as follows:
•A trail connection is desired linking the public street in this development with the City of
Oakdale.
•Oakdale desires to review stormwater management plans, when available.
Valley Branch Watershed District - The Developer has met with VBWD and is responsible for
meeting applicable rules and seeking necessary reviews or permits.
Nonstandard Elements
Stormwater Ponds and Infiltration/Filtration Basins in private lots
Pros
•Reduces the overall number of publicly owned parcels.
•Cons
•Homeowner misunderstanding & noncompliance.
•Access challenges.
•Maintenance delays & inefficiencies
•Reduced functionality and pollutant removal efficiency (private vs. public maintenance).
•Increased pond dredging costs.
•Property value concerns.
New Rural Road Section
•Pros
•Less costly to initially construct
•Could allow for new or different forms of development in certain areas
•Cons
•More costly for the City to maintain both roadways and drainage ditches
•Reduced roadway and drainage system service life.
•Conflicts with property owners over drainage system maintenance.
•Challenges to meet expectations for street trees, sidewalks/ADA, etc.
•Impacts to publicly owned and maintained stormwater ponds with improper design/maintenance
Evaluation
Stormwater BMPs on Private Lots:
1.It is recommended that staff be directed to review and create design standards for
this practice and bring back recommendations for zoning districts that this practice
will be permitted.
2.Should the City consider any additional limitations or requirements?
Rural Road Section:
1.It is recommended that staff be directed to review and create design standards for
this practice and bring back recommendations for zoning districts that this practice
will be permitted.
2.Should the City require sidewalks, trails, or boulevard plantings as it does in urban
sections?
3.Is the City Council comfortable with the potential for higher maintenance costs for
rural roadways and stormwater management systems?
4.If design is a concern, should the City consider public final design in these situations?
Requested Action
This review is nonbinding.
Feedback and specific guidance on the City’s policies
for Stormwater BMPs on private lots, and whether staff
should create a new standard for new rural roadways.
QUESTIONS?
STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 17, 2026
REGULAR
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing Notice Process Enhancements
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☒Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☒Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐Balanced Finances now and future
☐Managed Growth ☐Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND: At the December 9, 2025 workshop the City Council reviewed the city’s draft
Communications Plan. Following the presentation, the city council discussed enhancements to our public
hearing notice process. The options discussed were increasing the mailing distance requirements from
350’ to 500’, adding the notices to the website and allowing users to opt in to receive notifications when
new public hearing notices are added, and using social media to post public hearing notices.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Does the City Council wish to use social media as a supplemental method
for public hearing notices?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Staff has implemented the following improvements to increase
transparency, accessibility, and public awareness of public hearings:
1.Website Posting
Public hearing notices are now posted on the City’s website in a centralized location (Agenda Center),
allowing residents to easily view upcoming hearings and access related information.
2.Email Notification Sign-Up
Residents may now sign up to receive notifications when a new public hearing notice is posted to the
website. This allows interested parties to receive timely updates without having to routinely check the
website.
3. Expanded Mailed Notice Radius (on consent agenda tonight 2/17)
The mailing distance for required public hearing notices has been increased from 350 feet to 500 feet. This
change expands outreach to additional property owners who may be affected by or interested in proposed
actions.
These enhancements are intended to improve public engagement, provide multiple avenues for receiving
information, and exceed minimum noticing requirements.
These enhancements will be applied consistently for all of our public hearings. Some of the required public
hearings that the city holds are:
• Street vacation.
• Annexation by ordinance.
• Local improvement projects that will be paid for with special
assessments.
• When special assessments are made to property.
• Purchase and improvement of waterworks, sewers, drains, and storm
sewers by storm sewer improvement districts.
• Adoption of a housing redevelopment authority (HRA) enabling
resolution.
• Adoption of an economic development authority (EDA) enabling
resolution.
• Sale of port authority land.
• Sale of EDA land.
• Increase of levy for an EDA.
• Continuation of a municipal liquor store after a net loss for two of
three consecutive years.
• Truth-in-taxation.
• Adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance.
• Subdivision applications.
• Granting of a conditional use permit.
• Adoption of a charter amendment by ordinance.
• Certain interim ordinances.
Social Media as a Public Hearing Notice Tool – Pros and Cons
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance communication, Council may wish to discuss the use of social media
platforms as a supplemental method for public hearing notices.
Pros:
• Broad and rapid dissemination of information to a wide audience
• Increased visibility among residents who primarily receive information online
• Ability to share reminders as hearing dates approach
• Low cost and efficient method to supplement existing notice requirements
Cons:
• Social media users do not represent all segments of the community
• Platform algorithms may limit who actually sees posted notices
• Content may be easily missed due to volume of posts
• Potential public confusion if social media is perceived as a substitute rather than a supplement to
legally required notices
• Ongoing staff time needed for posting, monitoring, and recording comments sent via direct
messaging (even when comments are disabled on posts)
The City Attorney provided a legal opinion on using social media for public hearing notices. The opinion
is attached to this memo.
Staff requests Council direction on using social media as a supplemental method for public hearing
notices.
ATTACHMENTS:
• City Attorney legal opinion on use of social media for public hearing notices.
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Sarah J. Sonsalla
Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Email: SSonsalla@Kennedy-Graven.com
LEGAL OPINION
TO: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
FROM: Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
DATE: February 12, 2026
RE: Use of Social Media as a Supplemental Method for Public Hearing Notices
Question Presented
Whether the City of Lake Elmo should use social media platforms as a supplemental
method for posting public hearing notices, in addition to legally required publication and mailed
notice, given legal, operational, and Open Meeting Law considerations.
Short Answer
While the use of social media to increase awareness of City activities is understandable
and well-intentioned, using social media to post public hearing notices presents legal and
administrative risks that outweigh the benefits. This is particularly true given the City’s inability
to disable direct messaging and the potential for inadvertent public comment or discussion
outside a properly noticed meeting. Given the City’s recent enhancements to its notice process
(website posting, opt-in email notifications, and expanded mailing radius), the City already
exceeds statutory requirements in a legally defensible manner. For these reasons, it is not
recommended that the City use social media as a supplemental platform for public hearing
notices.
Background
At its December 9, 2025, workshop, the City Council discussed potential enhancements to
the City’s public hearing notice process as part of its draft Communications Plan. Since that time,
City staff has implemented the following enhancements:
1. Centralized website posting of public hearing notices in the Agenda Center;
2. Opt-in email notifications for residents wishing to receive hearing notices; and
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3. Expanded mailed notice radius from 350 feet to 500 feet.
These measures apply consistently to all public hearings, including zoning actions, special
assessments, and other statutorily required hearings.
The remaining issue before Council is whether to add social media as a supplemental method
for posting public hearing notices.
Applicable Law
Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D (“OML”) requires that
meetings of a governing body be:
• Open to the public,
• Properly noticed,
• Conducted in an authorized format, and
• Accessible to all members of the public on equal terms.
The OML is construed liberally in favor of openness and strictly against practices that risk
circumvention, even unintentionally.
A “meeting” may occur when:
• Members of the City Council discuss, receive information about, or express positions on
official City business,
• Whether in person, electronically, synchronously, or asynchronously.
Intent to violate the law is not required.
Legal and Practical Concerns with Social Media Use
1. Risk of Inadvertent Open Meeting Law Violations
Social media platforms are inherently interactive, even when comments on posts are
disabled. Because the City cannot disable private or direct messaging, City staff or elected
officials may receive:
• Public comments
• Questions seeking clarification
• Advocacy regarding pending hearings
If City Council members respond, either publicly or privately, or if multiple Council
members receive and react to the same communications, this creates a risk that City business is
being discussed outside a properly noticed meeting, potentially constituting an OML violation.
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2. Quasi-Judicial Nature of Many Public Hearings
Many of the public hearings listed in your staff report are quasi-judicial in nature. In those
contexts:
• Decision-makers must avoid off-the-record communications,
• Public input must be received in a controlled, transparent forum,
• Ex parte communications can undermine procedural fairness.
Receiving comments through social media direct messages risks creates an uneven record,
exposing the City to due process challenges.
3. Administrative and Staffing Burdens
City staff has correctly identified that allowing social media notices would require:
• Monitoring posts and inboxes,
• Logging or preserving messages as potential public data,
• Determining whether messages constitute public comment,
• Responding or redirecting inquiries appropriately.
This creates additional City staff workload and increases the risk of inconsistent handling of
public input. The City’s current notice enhancements already achieve transparency without
introducing this burden.
4. Public Confusion and Inconsistent Access
Even if labeled “supplemental,” social media posts may be perceived by the public as an
official or primary notice, which could:
• Cause confusion about where and how to submit public comment,
• Lead residents to believe commenting on social media is equivalent to testifying at a
public hearing,
• Cause residents to rely on these social media outlets for information and engagement, and
• Exclude residents who do not use or have access to social media platforms.
Enforcement and Liability Risks
Violations of the Open Meeting Law may result in:
• Civil penalties against individual Council members,
• Attorneys’ fees awards,
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• Court orders invalidating City actions, and
• Reputational harm and loss of public trust.
Even unfounded complaints can require time-consuming investigation and legal defense.
Recommendation
For the reasons outlined above, it is recommended that the City Council not use social
media as a supplemental method for posting public hearing notices. The legal and administrative
risks, particularly under the Open Meeting Law and quasi-judicial due process principles,
outweigh the potential benefits, especially given the robust notice enhancements already in place.
If the City wishes to continue using social media, it should be limited to general, non-
hearing-related communications, with clear internal guidance that City Council members and
City staff should not engage in substantive discussion on those platforms.
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3/3/2026 CC Meeting 2/24/26 Presentation Green Step/Gold Leaf Overview and Award - Kristin Mroz Ashley
Regular Agenda Lake Elmo Firehouse Addition Minor Subdivision Ashley
Regular Agenda Accept Bids and Award Contract for the CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements Nate
Consent Agenda Approve Engineering Design Standards Manual, Dated March 2026 Nate
Consent Agenda Approve Agreement bewteen Valley Branch Watershed District and City to conduct Live Fire
Training Burns at Legion Avenue homes Dustin
Consent Agenda Lake ELmo Strategic Communications Plan Kathie
Consent Agenda Approve farm lease for 180 acres clark
Closed Session Discuss sale of Fire Station and Parks Buliding (tentative)Jason
Closed Session Discuss sale of 11052 34TH ST N (tentative)Jason
Regular Agenda Utility Study / Rate Increases Clarissa/Nina
Regular Agenda Stormwater fee review cost estimate Nicole
Regular Agenda Approve contract for compensation update Jennifer
3/10/2026 CC Workshop 3/3/26 Obstructions in ROW Jason/Adam
City 180-Acres ULI TAP Final Report & Next Steps Jason
250th anniversary of the United States
3/17/2025 CC Meeting 3/10/26
Consent Agenda Approve 2026 Recycling Grant Ashley
Regular Agenda Approve Cooperative Cost Share and Cooperative Maintenance agreements for Hwy 36/LE Ave Nate
Regular Agenda Northstar 3rd Addition FInal Plat, Final PUD, and Development Agreement Sophia
4/7/2026 CC Meeting 3/31/26 Consent Agenda Arbor Day Adam
Regular Agenda Annual Report Dept Heads
4/14/2026 CC Workshop 4/7/26 Discussion Sidewalk/Trail snow removal ordinance-continued from 5/6 Adam
Discussion Lake Elmo-No wake Nicole
Discussion Broadband Franchise Mike Bradley
Discussion Washington County present Ideal/ 13 project
4/21/2026 CC Meeting 4/14/26 Consent Agenda 1st Quarter Dashboards and Financials
Regular Agenda 1st Quarter Goals Update Nicole
5/5/2026 CC Meeting 4/28/26 Consent Agenda Approve Special Event Permit for 4th of July Parade
Regular Agenda Review Code Enforcement Case for 8017 50th St N Miranda
5/12/2026 CC Workshop 5/5/26
5/19/2026 CC Meeting 5/12/26
6/2/2026 CC Meeting 5/26/26
6/9/2026 CC Workshop 6/2/26 City Council salary
6/16/2026 CC Meeting 6/9/26
Regular Agenda Bonding
7/7/2026 CC Meeting 6/30/26
Consent Agenda Approve Special Event Permit for Lake Elmo Night Out
Regular Agenda Audit Presentation
Consent Agenda 2nd Quarter Dashboards and Financials
Regular Agenda 2nd Quarter Goals Update Nicole
Future Council Agenda Items
*Please note: This list is subject to change*