HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-2016 CCMCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 2016
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Julie Fliflet, Anne Smith, Justin Bloyer,
and Jill Lundgren.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, Public Works Director Weldon and
City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO REMOVE ITEM 4,
“APPROVE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU FOR 2017” TO A
FUTURE MEETING. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Item 9, “Downtown Phase 2 Street, Drainage and Utility Improvements – Approve Change
Order No. 2 – Replacement of the 57” Storm Sewer Arch Pipe” was removed from the Consent
Agenda by Councilmember Fliflet.
Agenda approved as amended by unanimous consensus.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the July 19, 2016 Regular Meeting were accepted by unanimous consensus with a
correction in the date in the header.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Virginia Pleban, 8245 59th Street North, spoke about a grassroots movement in the city working
on civility, reminded fellow residents to vote and stated public transit in the city would be useful.
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Approve Hunting Ordinance
5. CSAH 15 & 10th Street Intersection – Approve Cooperative Agreement Payment No. 2
6. Boulder Ponds 1st Addition – Approve Reduction of Security #2
7. Village Preserve 1st Addition – Approve Reduction of Security #2
8. Easton Village 1st Addition – Approve Reduction of Security #1
10. Approve Purchase and Installation of 1 New Warning Siren and Monitoring Upgrades
to Original 6 Sirens
11. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for MN Glamourama-Red Hat Club
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Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
ITEM 12: Censure of Council Member Bloyer
Councilmember Fliflet proposed a revised Resolution censuring Councilmember Bloyer, stating
that the restrictions in the current Resolution are not legally enforceable and are not being
followed.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO RESCIND THE
PREVIOUS MOTION AND RESOLUTION CENSURING COUNCILMEMBER BLOYER
AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CURRENT RESOLUTION.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REMOVE #4 IN THE TOP SECTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REMOVE SECTION 2B UNDER THE “NOW THEREFORE”
CLAUSE. Motion failed 2 – 2- 1. (Fliflet, Smith – nay; Bloyer – abstain)
Mayor Pearson summarized an email received by resident Nadine Obermueller supporting the
removal of the censure of Councilmember Bloyer. Councilmember Fliflet read the proposed
Resolution. City Attorney Sonsalla recommended the addition of language stating that the
Resolution supersedes the previous censure.
Primary motion passed 3 – 1- 1. (Pearson – nay; Bloyer – abstain)
ITEM 13: Special Event Permit, Lake Elmo Jaycees, Huff N’ Puff Days, August 11-14,
2016
City Administrator Handt reviewed the request for the closing of Laverne Avenue North for Huff
N’ Puff Days and the staff recommendation for additional Sheriff’s Department Deputies to be
on hand during the event.
Councilmember Lundgren moved THAT THE CITY CONTRIBUTE 100% OF THE COST
FOR DEPUTIES WITH HOURS ADJUSTED. Motion failed; no second.
Councilmember Fliflet moved THAT THE CITY COVER THE COST OF DEPUTIES
DURING HUFF N’ PUFF DAYS WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT DETERMINING THE HOURS. Motion failed; no second.
Councilmember Smith moved TO REDUCE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DEPUTIES TO
8:30 PM TO 12:30 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND THE CITY NOT COVERING THE
COST. Motion failed; no second.
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Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL
EVENT PERMIT FOR HUFF N’ PUFF DAYS WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN
THE STAFF REPORT.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO ADD THAT THE CITY WILL PAY FOR THE COST OF
SHERIFF DEPUTIES FOR HUFF N’ PUFF DAYS. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Pearson,
Bloyer – nay).
Primary motion passed as amended 3 – 2. (Pearson, Bloyer – nay)
ITEM 9: Downtown Phase 2 Street, Drainage and Utility Improvements – Approve
Change Order No. 2 – Replacement of the 57” Storm Sewer Arch Pipe
Councilmember Fliflet stated that the Library Board was not aware of this project and has plans
for work to be done in this area. Councilmember Fliflet added that the Library Board would be
interested in coordinating with the City project to look for cost savings.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO APPROVE THE
CHANGE ORDER AND ADD CONDITIONS THAT THE LIBRARY BOARD BE
NOTIFIED AND STAFF WORK WITH THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR AND CONTRACTOR
TO ATTEMPT TO COORDINATE PROJECTS FOR COST SAVING OPPORTUNITIES.
Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Asked residents watching the meeting to support downtown businesses and
reported on attending a meeting with Met Council and legislators.
Councilmember Fliflet: Attended picnic at the Gun Club, individual meetings with residents
and attended other meetings.
Councilmember Smith: Attended Oakdale Gun Club dinner and encouraged the public to visit
the facility.
Councilmember Lundgren: Asked the public to support the Lake Elmo Farmers Market on
Saturday mornings, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Councilmember Bloyer: No report.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Thanked the public for their support and donations for the military
family coordinated by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Attended the Lake Elmo swim pond ribbon
cutting, working on the Sunfish Lake Park nature center, attended Washington County
Administrators meeting and noted that the City will need to update its septic ordinance, met with
Local 49ers representatives.
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City Clerk Johnson: Reported that the Primary Election will be held on August 2nd and all
preparations have been made.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Reported on information received from Dan Greensweig that LMCIT
Board will discuss the City’s insurance at the September board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk