HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-26 City Council Workshop MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
April 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Jeff Holtz and Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Matt Him and Nick
Kragness. ABSENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, Public Works Director Tholen, Assistant Public Works Director
Swanepoel, Community Development Director Stopa and Contract Planner Fuerst.
ITEM 1: BROADBAND FRANCHISE DISCUSSION
Mary Kline, Production and Content Manager for Suburban Community Channels, provided an
overview of services provided by SCC to Lake Elmo and the surrounding communities and
welcomed Council input.
Michael Bradley, Bradley Werner LLC, provided a brief overview of broadband franchising and
discussed the benefits and risks. Discussion was held regarding potential broadband fees
agreements.
ITEM 2: COMMUNITY FORECASTS AND 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Community Development Director Stopa reviewed the comprehensive plan update process and
forecasts. Director Stopa also reviewed the timeline of events. Discussion was held concerning
population forecasts, sewer capacity and the White Bear Lake litigation.
ITEM 3: LEGION AVENUE PROPERTIES
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented details on homes to be removed on
Legion Avenue in conjunction with Valley Branch Watershed District due to flooding from
Legion Pond. Swanepoel noted that the property is being offered to the city by the watershed
district at no cost for public use and reviewed proposals for use of the property as a city park
amenity. Discussion was held regarding potential future use of the property, restrictions and
maintenance requirements.
ITEM 4: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Juli Jol ns n, ' y Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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