HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-17 CCMCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 4, 2017
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Justin Bloyer, Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren
and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, City Planner
Becker, Public Works Director Weldon, and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 3, “Approve Met Council SAC Deferral Agreements” and Item 9, “Approve Pebble Park Free
Library” were moved to the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS
AMENDED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the March 7, 2017 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented. (Lundgren – abstain)
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
4. Approve Special Assessment Abatement for 3459 Lake Elmo Avenue
5. MSAS System Revisions – Resolution Approving Designation of 5th Street North as MSAS
Route
6. Old Village Phase 3 Street & Utility Improvements – Approve Plans & Specs; Authorize Ad
for Bids
7. 2017 Street Improvements – Approve Plans & Specs; Authorize Ad for Bids
8. Approve Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement
10. Approve Purchase of Two ¾ Ton Pickup Trucks
11. Approve Comp Plan Amendment to City’s Wastewater Facilities and Land Use Plans
12. Approve Selection of Firm for Space Needs Study
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Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 13: Prosecuting Attorney
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPOINT
JOHNSON TURNER AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2017. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
Councilmember Fliflet stated she did not support the motion because Johnson Turner Attorney
Dave Snyder is Mayor Pearson’s first cousin.
ITEM 14: Inwood 5th Addition Final Plat and PUD Plans
City Planner Becker presented the request for approval of the 5th and final phase of the Inwood
development. Becker reviewed 10th Street right of way and trail issues, and plat changes
recommended by the City Engineer. Planning Commission and staff recommendations were also
reviewed.
John Rask, M/I Homes, spoke on behalf of the developer regarding removing the berm, loss of
landscaping and impacts to the neighborhood. Rask also pointed out discrepancies in the staff
report and requested changes to conditions 9 and 11.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-029 (b) APPROVING THE INWOOD 5TH ADDITION FINAL PLAT
AND FINAL PUD PLANS AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. Motion passed 4 – 0 – 1.
(Bloyer – present/not voting)
ITEM 15: Savona Neighborhood Park
City Planner Becker presented the recommendations of the Park Commission for development of
Savona Park Phase 1.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE
FUNDING FOR PHASE 1 OF SAVONA PARK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
RECOMMENDED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, HALF BASKETBALL COURT,
BASKETBALL HOOP, WOOD MULCH SURFACING, AS WELL AS SITE GRADING,
NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 16: CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue/Olson Lake Trail) – Approve Feasibility Report and Call
Public Improvement and Final Assessment Hearing
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City Engineer Griffin presented the feasibility report for proposed improvements to CSAH 13,
reviewed the phasing plan, construction plans, estimated costs, and proposed assessments.
Griffin also presented changes in estimated costs for the project resulting in lower costs than
originally anticipated.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-34 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE CSAH 13
(IDEAL AVENUE/OLSON LAKE TRAIL) IMPROVEMENTS AND CALLING HEARING
ON IMPROVEMENT TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2017 WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF TO
REVISE THE ASSESSMENTS USING UPDATED COST ESTIMATES. Motion passed 5 –
0.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2017-035 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING
HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE CSAH 13 (IDEAL AVENUE/OLSON
LAKE TRAIL) IMPROVEMENTS TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2017 WITH DIRECTION TO
STAFF TO REVISE THE ASSESSMENTS USING UPDATED COST ESTIMATES. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 17: Appointments to Comp Plan Advisory Committee
City Administrator Handt reviewed prior action and list of applicants for the Committee.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPOINT KATHY
WEEKS, BARBARA BIRSCHBACH, MADISON BERGMANN AND BROOKE KNOLL TO
THE COMP PLAN ADVISIORY COMMITTEE. Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by
Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD SUSAN DUNN,
GEORGE JOHNSON AND NEIL KRUEGER TO THE APPOINTMENTS. Motion on the
amendment failed 2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson – nay). Primary motion passed 3 – 2.
(Fliflet, Lundgren –nay)
ITEM 3: Approve Met Council SAC Deferral Agreements
Councilmember Lundgren asked if the City Attorney has reviewed the Agreements. City
Attorney Sonsalla stated she had discussed the Agreements with City Administrator Handt.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE MET
COUNCIL SAC DEFERRAL AGREEMENTS FOR BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES. Motion passed 5 – 0.
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ITEM 9: Approve Pebble Park Free Library
Councilmember Fliflet asked who is donating the Pebble Park Free Library and thanked them for
their efforts.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE A
RESIDENT ERECTING A FREE LIBRARY WITHIN PEBBLE PARK SUBJECT TO THE
RESIDENT SUBMITTING TO THE CITY A SIGNED DONATION FORM FREEING THE
CITY OF LIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Thanked resident Virginia Pleban for bringing flowerpots to City Hall.
Councilmember Nelson: Attended construction open house held by Washington County.
Councilmember Lundgren: Reported on work with the Farmers Market group.
Councilmember Bloyer: Commented on Council communications with developers.
Councilmember Fliflet: Thanked staff for work on the Savona Park project.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reported on Environmental Committee, Arbor Day Tree Giveaway,
Clean-up Day, Library negotiations introduced Sergeant Osterman.
City Clerk Johnson: Reported on upcoming HR Committee Meeting.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Currently working on hazardous property abatement, Library
negotiations, and will be speaking at the LMC conference.
City Engineer Griffin: Working on various plan reviews.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED
SESSION AT 8:20 P.M. PURSUANT TO MN STAT. 13D.03, TO CONSIDER STRATEGIES
FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS, INCLUDING NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES OR
DEVELOPMENT OR DISCUSSION OF LABOR-NEGOTIATION PROPOSALS. Motion
passed 5 – 0.
Closed session held.
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Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO RETURN TO
OPEN SESSION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Mayor Pearson stated that the Council met in closed session and discussed labor negotiations.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk