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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 18, 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 (arrived at 7:03)
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Wensman, Public Works Director Weldon, Finance Director Swanson, Sergeant
Osterman and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18, “Sally Manzara Nature Center” was moved to the end of the Regular Agenda. Item 10,
“Engineering Design and Construction Standards Manual” was moved to the end of the Regular
Agenda and Item 13, “Approve Finance Committee Appointments” was moved to the beginning
of the Regular Agenda.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS AMENDED. Motion passed 4 – 0. (Nelson – absent)
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the April 4, 2017 Regular Meeting were tabled to the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Accept March 2017 Assessor’s Report
4. Accept March 2017 Building Department Report
5. Accept March 2017 Fire Department Report
6. Accept March 2017 Public Works Department Report
7. Approve Hiring Lead Worker
8. Appoint Representative to Fire Relief Association
9. 2017 Crack Seal Project – Accept Quotes and Award Contract
11. CSAH 14 County Signal Maintenance Agreements – Approve Revised MnDOT Agreements
12. Authorize Advertising for Public Works Operator
14. Approve Agreement for Monitoring of Outdoor Warning Siren Equipment
15. Approve Bremer Bank Service Center Easement Vacations – 8555 Eagle Point Blvd. N.
16. Approve Professional Services Agreement with BKV Group for Space Needs Assessment
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5-0.
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ITEM 13: Approve Finance Committee Appointments
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPOINT TERRY
FORREST AND ANNE COHEN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Motion passed 3 – 2.
(Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Anne Smith, 12153 Marquess Lane N., spoke against the appointment of Wally Nelson to the
Finance Committee.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPOINT WALLY NELSON
TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
ITEM 17: 2017A Bonding
Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities, provided an overview of the Finance Plan for Issuance of
$9,880,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2017-037: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$9,880,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017A. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 19: Planning Commission Ordinance
City Administrator Handt stated that the proposed Ordinance changes were prepared following
Council discussions at the March 14, 2017 workshop.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 08-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE CITY’S PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO ADD THAT THE 4/5THS LANGUAGE REMAIN IN THE
ORDINANCE. Motion failed 2 – 3. (Pearson, Bloyer, Nelson – nay)
Primary motion passed 3 – 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren – nay)
ITEM 20: Library Negotiations Update
Administrator Handt provided an update summarizing a draft Resolution provided to the City
Council. Handt added that the Library Board will hold a special meeting on May 3, 2017, 6:30
p.m. to discuss the future of the Library and it is anticipated a recommendation will be forwarded
to the City Council for consideration at the May 16, 2017 Council meeting.
ITEM 18: Sally Manzara Nature Center
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City Administrator Handt reported on updates made to the proposed agreement, including an
update to Exhibit B and removal of the camera policy that was tabled by the Parks Commission.
Tony Manzara and Connie Kirk spoke on behalf of the Friends of Lake Elmo’s Sunfish Lake
Park regarding features and benefits of the project and community support for the nature center.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE
SALLY MANZARA NATURE CENTER DEVELOPMENT, LEASE, LICENSE AND
OPERATING AGREEMENT. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 10: Engineering Design and Construction Standards Manual
City Administrator Handt explained that the proposed revisions have been reviewed by the
Planning Commission. City Engineer Griffin added that the standards in the manual are to be
used in addition to the City’s ordinances.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH
2017 REVISIONS TO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS MANUAL AND THE NEW LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS MANUAL. Motion passed 4 – 0 – 1. (Lundgren – present/not voting)
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Met with the Tartan Park developer, met with Lennar representatives regarding
Savona Park.
Councilmember Nelson: Met with Public Works Director Weldon and toured the Public Works
facilities.
Councilmember Lundgren: Working on preparations for the farmers market.
Councilmember Bloyer: No report
Councilmember Fliflet: Working on Library Issues.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Attended Washington County Economic Development meeting;
working on scheduling an EDA meeting for May 11th; Environmental Committee meeting April
24th; attended transit summit at Washington County, working on Verizon cell tower and data for
space needs study.
City Clerk Johnson: No report
City Attorney Sonsalla: Reviewed space needs study; working on a hazardous building matter
and plat review
Planning Director Wensman: Working on development review, comp plan update committee,
and Savona Park punch list items.
City Engineer Griffin: Bid opening Thursday, April 20th for the I-94 Lift Station contract.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
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ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk