HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-26 City Council Meeting MInutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Cadenhead and Councilmembers Nick Dragisich, Matt Him, Jeff Holtz,
and Nick Kragness.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley, and
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Public Comments / Inquiries
Michael Sheilds, Royal Club resident, asked the city to assist with pedestrian safety in his
neighborhood due to on street parking limiting visibility.
Representative Wayne Johnson discussed the 2026 legislative session.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payments and Disbursements
2. Approve Massage Therapy Premises License
3. Approve Lease Extension for Temp Cell Tower ATT 3303 Langly Ct
4. Designate Official Depository of Funds
5. Approve Public Art Policy
6. Set Date for Annual Review of City Administrator
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1: Approve City Center Wall Art
City Administrator Miller reviewed the proposal for displaying art and historical photos in the
City Center building.
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO APPROVE THE CITY
CENTER WALL ART PROPOSAL PROVIDED BY ART RESOURCES GALLERY, NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000. Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM 2: Summary Publication of Short Term Rental Ordinance
Mayor Cadenhead reviewed the cost of publication of the full ordinance and the substantially
lower cost of summary publication.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO RESCIND THE FAILED
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-029 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2026-06
FROM THE MAY 5. 2026 COUNCIL MEETING. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2026-029 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2026-06 AND POSTING THE FULL
ORDINANCE ON THE SHORT TERM RENTAL PAGE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. Motion passed 5 —
0.
ITEM 3: 2026 City Celebration
City Administrator Miller requested a formal recommendation from council on the date, time,
scope and budget for the event.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Mayor Cadenhead, moved TO APPROVE THE 2026
CITY CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. WITH
A SCOPE INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
WITH A BUDGET NOT TO EXCEED $30,000. Motion passed 5 — 0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Thanked Representative Johnson for speaking at the meeting and reported
on assistance received during the legislative session regarding the Highway 36/1-ake Elmo
Avenue funding.
Councilmember Holtz: Thanked state representatives, lobbyist, staff and Mayor Cadenhead for
their work toward funds being used correctly in favor of the city.
Councilmember Kragness: Reported on the Lake Elmo Airport Advisory Committee Meeting and
noted the pancake breakfast will be held on August 91h with aircraft from the National Guard
and other organizations participating.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Miller: Reported on crosswalk painting happening overnight.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jul e J hn City Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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