HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 16, 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, Jeff Holtz, and Nick
Kragness. ABSENT: Councilmember Matt Him.
Staff present: Administrator Miller, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Stanley, Senior Planner
Jensen, Contract Planner Fuerst and Senior Project Manager Griffin.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS / INQUIRIES
Connect Lake Elmo member Tara Cadenhead and intern Kaleigh Ligday provided an update on
the 41h of July Parade event and upcoming plans for the city's celebration of the 250th
anniversary of the United States. Businesses were also thanked for their continued support.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ACCEPT THE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 5, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 — 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approved Payment of Disbursements
2. Approve Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant Agreement
3. Approve Massage Therapy License Renewal
4. Approve Northport 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Addition Landscape Security Release
5. Accept Bids and Award Contract for Elmo's Pup Park Parking Lot Improvements
6. Approve Lake Elmo Baseball Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License
7. Approve Chama Mission, LLC-License Agreement for Entering Lions Park
8. Approve Pay Request 1 for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements
9. Accept Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Crack Seal Project
10. Approve the Local Road Improvement Program Grant Agreement Terms and Conditions
for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17) Improvements
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Councilmember Kragness, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1: Inwood Commercial Preliminary Plat
Senior Planner Jensen presented the request for preliminary plat approval for a commercial
development on approximately 17 acres that would be divided into individual lots for future
development. Discussion was held regarding neighbors' concerns regarding screening.
Councilmember Iragness, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2026- 041 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUESTED BY VADNAIS ASSOCIATES ON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 2: Sketch Plan Review — Bridgewater Village Townhomes
Contract Planner Fuerst presented a request from Pulte Homes for review of a concept plan for
a PUD consisting of 82 attached townhomes on approximately 16 acres. Planner Fuerst
reviewed the flexibilities requested, performance standards, utilities, roads, access and park
dedication. Discussion was held regarding allowing one hundred percent attached townhomes
versus the current maximum of twenty five percent. Discussion was also held regarding the
exterior design elements of the buildings.
ITEM 3: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for Community Forecasts
Contract Planner Fuerst reviewed the background of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update and
discussed proposed amendments.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2026-043 APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO THE FORECASTS FOUND IN THE
LAKE ELMO 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN.
Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 4: Approve the Revised Crosswalk Policy and 2026 Crosswalk Improvements
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Municipal Sr. Project Manager Jack Griffin provided a brief review of the resident request for
crosswalk improvements and noted the three intersections identified for improvement
recommendations, including 5th Street and Ivywood Avenue, 5th Street and Julia Avenue, and
at Village Parkway and Lower 31st Street. Chris Brown, SRF, reviewed preliminary layouts
including recommendations for signage, pavement markings and pedestrian ramp
improvements for ADA compliance. Enhanced treatments such as raised median extensions,
curb extensions, turn lane elimination, and RRFBs were also discussed.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO APPROVE THE LAKE
ELMO CROSSWALK POLICY -REVISED JUNE 2026. Motion passed 4-0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved TO AUTHORIZE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2026 CROSSWALK
IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING OPTION 1 FOR VILLAGE PARKWAY AND LOWER 31ST STREET, IN
THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $18,000. Motion passed 4 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Reported on meeting with members of Connect Lake Elmo and city
communications staff.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
J lie ohi so , City Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, May
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