HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 21, 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, Administrative Services Director
Doyle, City Engineer Stanley, Public Works Director Tholen, Finance Director Hadler and
Community Development Director Stopa.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
PRESENTATIONS
Michael Huntley, Youth Service Bureau, provided an overview of services provided by the
organization and requested the city's support for 2027.
Public Comments / Inquiries
None
ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF
THE JULY 7, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Approve 2027 Service Contract with Youth Service Bureau
3. Approve Inwood Neighborhood Special Event Permit
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4. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Lake Elmo Rotary
5. 2nd Quarter Budget Report and Dashboard
6. Approve Security Reduction for Northstar 2nd Addition
7. Accept Watermain Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for the Primrose
School
8. Authorize Geotechnical Services for the Section 16 Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer Extension
9. Approve Pay Request #1 for the CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements
10. Approve Pay Request #2 for the 2026 Street Improvements Project
11. Approve Task Order for Bolton & Menk, Inc. (BMI) for Preliminary Design Phase Services
—South Water Treatment Plant
12. Approve 2026 ICMA Conference Airfare
13. Approve Delegation of Authority
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
REGULARAGENDA
ITEM 1: Approve to Continue Government Relations Relationship with Larkin & Hoffman
Brandon Strickland, Larkin Hoffman Public Affairs, presented an overview of future services to
be provided to the city for lobbying during the 2026-2027 legislative session.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE THE RECEIVED
PROPOSAL AND SCOPE OF SERVICES FROM LARKIN & HOFFMAN. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 2: Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development— Limerick Village
Consulting Planner Nathan Fuerst presented a request for a preliminary plat and planned unit
development of 647 dwelling units on approximately 80 acres of land, noting updates that have
been made since the last Council review of the concept plan in December 2024.
Warren Tracy spoke on behalf of the developer, discussing phased construction of 5t" Street
and realignment of Hudson Boulevard, storm water and trail construction.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2026-
10 REZONING THE PROPERTY AND CREATING PUD STANDARDS FOR LIMERICK VILLAGE AS
REQUESTED BY MAPLEWOOD DEVELOPMENT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Motion passed 5
— 0.
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2026-053 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUD FOR LIMERICK VILLAGE AS
REQUESTED BY MAPLEWOOD DEVELOPMENT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BASED ON THE
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS THEREIN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PORTION OF THE
TRAIL ALONG 5T" STREET WHERE THE DRAINAGE SWALE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AND THAT
AN APPROPRIATE ESCROW BE ESTABLISHED AS DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF. Motion passed
5-0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-
054 APPROVING THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2026-10. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 3: Raftelis Organizational Assessment Implementation Update
Public Works Director Tholen provided an overview of implementation of the
recommendations in the operational assessment prepared by Raftelis.
ITEM 4: Public Works Lead Job Descriptions
Public Works Director Tholen reviewed current staffing in the Public Works Department, noting
staff recommendation to add an additional Public Works Lead position.
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO APPROVE AND POST
THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS/PARKS LEAD AND PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY LEAD JOB
DESCRIPTIONS Motion passed5-0.
ITEM 5: Social Hosts Ordinance
Sgt. Ty Jacobson reviewed the proposed ordinance that would prohibit private residents or
social hosts from knowingly providing or allowing alcohol consumption by underage individuals.
Discussion was held for further clarification.
Councilmember Him, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
2026-09. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 6: Authorize Feasibility Report and Geotechnical Services for the 2027 Collector Road
Improvements
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City Engineer Stanley presented the location of the proposed improvements, existing street
conditions, scope of improvements and project costs.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO.2026-051, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2027
COLLECTOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Motion passed 5-0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN A GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO -EXCEED $20,000. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ITEM 7: 2"1 Quarter 2026 Goals Update
City Administrator Miller provided updates on the city's 2026 goals.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Cadenhead: Provided an update on the street dance at the city celebration in
September.
Councilmember Hirn: Provided an update on the inflatables at the city celebration in
September.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Works DirectorTholen: Reported on irrigation violations and water usage.
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY C NCIL
ATTEST:
_ J f Holtz, Acting Mayor
Jul e J nsorkqVy Clerk
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