HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-26 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 18, 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, Public Works
Director Tholen and Finance Director Hadler.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Motion passed 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue) Improvements Presentation
Washington County Project Manager Andrew Giesen presented current conditions of Ideal
Avenue in the project area and reviewed proposed upgrades.
PUBLIC COMMENTS / INQUIRIES
None
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Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved to accept the minutes of the
May 12, 2026 and June 9, 2026 City Council Workshops as presented. Motion passed 5 — 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements
2. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance 2026-11
3. Accept Improvements and Approve Pay Request #3 (Final) for the Village Parkway UPRR
Crossing Improvements
4. Approve Pay Request #2 for Test Well 6
5. Approve Pay Request #3 for the 2026 Street Improvements Project
6. Approve Pay Request #2 for the CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements
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7. Approve Release of Warranty Security for the Union Park West Addition
8. Approve Change Order #1 for the CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements
9. Approve Pay Request No. 1 (FINAL) for the 2026 Crack Seal Project
10. Approve Parks Court Resurfacing
11. Approve Public Works Shop Floor Resurfacing — Part 2
Councilmember Dragisich, seconded by Councilmember Holtz, moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5 - 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM 1: Five -Year Street Reconstruction Plan Related to 2026 Bonding
Finance Director Hadler reviewed the proposed 2026 bonding, noting the change to bonding
every two years versus yearly. Tammy Omdahl, Northland Public Finance, commented on the
cost savings of issuing a larger bond amount every two years.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Him, moved to open the public hearing.
Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved to close the public
hearing. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Dragisich, moved to Adopt Resolution
2026 —058 Approving a Street Reconstruction and Overlay Plan and Giving Preliminary
Approval to the Issuance of Street -Reconstruction Bonds: -Motion passed-5 — 0.
ITEM 2: Old Village Gardens Phase 2lmprovements
Public Works Director Tholen provided an overview of the Old Village Gardens project, noting
that the current proposal is the next step in implementing the improvements. HKGi Landscape
Architect Patrick O'Keefe presented the project purpose, species selection and quotes.
Councilmember Holtz, seconded by Councilmember Kragness, moved to approve the 2026 Old
Village Gardens improvement plans as proposed by HKGi and authorize a contract with
Pioneer Landscaping for tree removal and installation, not to exceed $27,815. Motion passed
5-0.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Holtz: Noted Lake Elmo Elementary and Oak Land Middle School both had
open house events and commended staff for their work on these projects.
Mayor Cadenhead: Provided a reminder of the street dance on September 12th
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Engineer Stanley: Provided an update on the Stillwater Blvd. watermain project and
projected completion date.
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
J I' John City Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
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