HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-18 CCMCITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 1, 2018
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, Planning
Director Becker, City Planner Prchal, Assistant City Administrator Foster, Public Works
Director Weldon, Finance Director Iverson and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pearson presented a Proclamation recognizing Hagberg’s Market for its environmentally
friendly practices.
Lake Elmo Jaycees presented a donation of $12,700 to the City of Lake Elmo from charitable
gambling proceeds.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2018-047 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE LAKE ELMO
JAYCEES. Motion passed 5 – 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
5. Approve SCADA System Service Agreement
6. Approve Addition to Sunfish Lake Park Entrance Sign – Sally Manzara Nature Center
7. Adopt Resolution Approving Cooperative Maintenance Agreement for CSAH
15/Stillwater Way Traffic Signal
8. Approve Adopt a Park Program
9. Approve 2019 Budget Calendar
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10. Approve Meeting Calendar Update
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 11: Demontreville Park Ballfields
City Planner Prchal presented a proposal for relocating and reconfiguring the ballfield in
Demontreville Park. Planner Prchal reviewed size limitations in the park that prevent the
addition of a second field as contemplated in the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DEMONTREVILLE PARK BALLFIELD AS PROPOSED BY
STAFF AND MAHTOMEDI BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AND ALLOW STAFF TO SEEK
BIDS FOR THE PROJECT. Motion passed 5 – 0.
ITEM 12: Tennis Camp Proposal
City Planner Prchal presented a proposal from Alex Krol for use of tennis courts at Pebble Park
to conduct a 12 week summer tennis camp with a portion of the camp revenue shared with the
City.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONTRACT FOR A TENNIS CAMP AS IT HAS BEEN PROPOSED. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO DIRECT STAFF TO
DEPOSIT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE TENNIS CAMP INTO THE GENERAL
FUND. Motion passed 5 – 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Recognized Lake Elmo residents Nick Johnson for receiving an Eagle Scout
award and Morgan Johnson who was received a Lifesaver Award from the Washington County
Sheriff’s Department
Councilmember Nelson: No report.
Councilmember Lundgren: Attended Local Board of Appeal meeting.
Councilmember Bloyer: No report.
Councilmember Fliflet: No report.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reported that the City has closed on the purchase of the Brookfield
building and is working on the transition. Reported that Washington County will take over as the
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City’s assessor. Noted she will be out at a conference the rest of the week. Introduced new
Finance Director Sue Iverson.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Working on the Brookfield closing, mowing contract and other
agreements.
Assistant Administrator Foster: Noted he will also be out at a conference the rest of the week.
City Engineer Griffin: Working on new construction projects.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED
SESSION PURUSANT TO MN STAT 13D.05, SUBD 3(a) TO DISCUSS THE
PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEE MATT NICKLAY. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Closed session held
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO TERMINATE THE
EMPLOYMENT OF MATT NICKLAY BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO MEET THE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF HIS POSITION. Motion passed 5 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Mike Pearson, Mayor
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk