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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 17, 2009
City of Lake Elmo
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2009
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Johnston and Council Members Emmons, Park and Smith
Absent: Council Member DeLapp
Also present: Interim City Administrator Dawson, Planning Director Klatt, City
Engineer Griffin, City Attorney Schmidt, Finance Director Bouthilet, and Recording
Secretary Luczak.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion: Council Member Smith moved to approve the February 17, 2009 agenda as
presented. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
GROUND RULES:
APPROVED MINUTES:
The minutes of February 3, 2009, were approved by consensus.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES:
Michelle Carlson, Lake Elmo Jaycees, presented a check to the City for $7,500 from the
charitable gambling proceeds.
Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Ave. N, questioned the frequency of Planning Commission
meetings, when the City would be contacting the Metropolitan Council regarding
changing the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, and were the storm water fees
only being spent on storm water utilities.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Approve payment of disbursements and payroll in the amount of $133,637.39
Approve I-94 Corridor Joint Powers Agreement
Affirm the City’s participation in the Urban Land Institute’s study regarding the
development of common understandings regarding development
MINUTES APPROVED 3-3-09
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2009
REGULAR AGENDA:
Conditional Job Offer to Brittnie Cunnien, Jason Sinclair, Tom Steinman and Andrea
Friedrich
Fire Chief Malmquist introduced four volunteer firefighters to the City Council, and
requested approval of conditional job offers to Brittnie Cunnien, Jason Sinclair, Tom
Steinman, and Andrea Friedrich pending the outcome of their department physical and
each would be placed on probationary status with the fire department if their physical was
passed. Chief Malmquist also informed that the dept. had four firefighters resign.
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to make conditional job offers to Brittnie
Cunnien, Jason Sinclair, Tom Steinman and Andrea Friedrich pending the outcome of
their department physical and that each would be placed on probationary status with the
fire department if their physical was passed. Council Member Emmons seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Extend a Deadline for the Removal of Vehicles from 5699 Keats Avenue
Interim City Administrator Dawson updated the City Council regarding the status of the
vehicles at 5699 Keats Avenue, stating the resident had emailed a request for an
extension of May 15, 2009, for removal of the vehicles due to weather. He asked the
Council for Staff direction.
MOTION: Council Member Park moved to extend the deadline for the three vehicles
being openly stored at 5699 Keats Ave North which are unlicensed and/or inoperable are
in violation of City Code Sections 150.001, 150.003, 154.095(b) and 96.03, Subd. 11(a);
and all three vehicles should be removed from the property or be brought into
conformance with Code by May 15, 2009. The vehicle currently used for snow removal
shall have current tabs in place within seven days (2/24/09). Council Member Emmons
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Planning Commission 2009 Work Plan
Planning Director Klatt reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed and approved a
2009 work plan, and the Commission was requesting the City Council to comment on it. He
briefly outlined the zoning, planning and administrative initiatives, and the projected
timelines. Joint Workshop and Planning Commission meetings were also possible.
City Council discussed the workload for the staff and commission based on deadlines;
how priorities were determined; monthly vs. twice monthly meetings. Council was in
general support of joint workshops with the Planning Commission 3-6 months, the south
of 10th Street area (Planning) to 3-6 months, and code enforcement (Administrative) to 3-
6 months (priority 2).
Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Ave. N., commented the Planning Commission should meet
twice monthly; new members would be better informed to work on the Comprehensive
Plan deadline.
MINUTES APPROVED 3-3-09
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 17, 2009
MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to accept the 2009 Planning Commission Work
Plan. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
2009-2013 Street Capital Improvement Program (CIP); Authorization to Proceed on the
2009 Street Improvements Feasibility Report
Interim City Administrator Dawson requested the City Council to approve the 2009-2013
Street Capital Improvement Program, and authorize TKDA to prepare the feasibility
report for the 2009 street improvements in the estimated amount of $9,800.
Council discussed a street finance proposal, special assessments, and monitoring process.
MOTION: Council Member Park moved to approve the 2009-2013 Street Capital
Improvement Program, and authorize TKDA to prepare the feasibility report for the 2009
street improvements in the estimated amount of $9,800. Mayor Johnston seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4-0.
Selection Process for City Attorney
Interim City Administrator Dawson reported that the City received eleven proposals for
City Attorney services. He provided the Council with a draft form to rate the firm and
provide comments.
Council consensus was to review the proposals and discuss the process at the March 3,
2009, Council meeting.
Set Date to Consider Formal Publication of Final Village AUAR
Interim City Administrator Dawson recommended that the City Council consider
authorizing publication of the Lake Elmo Village Area final AUAR at the March 17,
2009, City Council meeting. Adoption of the AUAR could then be considered at the
April 7, 2009, Council meeting.
Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Update
Planning Director Klatt provided an update on the wireless communications facilities
ordinance moratorium. He stated that Staff has received numerous inquiries and
questions from consultants interested in providing their services. The intent is to have a
consultant on board before a public open house on the topic in the latter part of March.
The Planning Department is scheduled to begin initial discussions regarding a new
facilities ordinance at the March 9, 2009, Planning Commission meeting in March.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Carole Luczak, Recording Secretary