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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 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 and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Becker, Finance Director Iverson, Public Works Director Weldon and City Clerk
Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 3 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
3. Approve Request for Proposals for Auditing Services
4. Approve 2018 Street Improvements — Change Order No. 1
s. Approve Safe Assure Contract
6. Approve East Metro Water Resource Education Program Contract
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 3 - 0.
ITEM 7: Old Village Phase 3 Street & Utility Improvements — Assessment Hearing, Adopt
Final Assessment Roll
City Engineer Griffin reviewed the scope of the project, properties affected and final cost of the
project. Engineer Griffin also reviewed the assessment summary and proposed final assessment
roll.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion passed 3 — 0.
Dorothy Erban, 11200 Stillwater Boulevard, President of the Twin Gables Association, objected
to the assessment on their property because it was assessed equally to all units rather than by
square feet of each unit.
Steve Erban, 11200 Stillwater Boulevard, commented on a drainage easement on his property
and filed a formal objection to the proposed assessment.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO CLOSE THE
PUBLICHEARING. Motion passed 3 — 0.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO TABLE THE CURRENT
ITEM TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Motion passed 3 —0.
ITEM 8: Purchase of Oudot F in Sanctuary Development and Memorandum of
Understanding
City Administrator Handt reviewed the proposed purchase of a tax forfeited outlot in the
Sanctuary development and terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and
the homeowners association.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2018-112. Motion passed 3 — 0.
ITEM 9: Little Free Library at Savona Park
City Administrator Handt presented a proposal from a resident interested in donating and
installing a Little Free Library in Savona Park.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO ADOPT RESOL UTION
2018-113. Motion passed 3 — 0.
ITEM 10: Grant for Wildflower/Village Preserve Park
City Administrator City Administrator Handt reviewed Parks Commission work on the design
for a new park in the Wildflower/Village Preserve area and requested approval to apply for a
grant for playground equipment.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
APPLY FORA GAME TIME GRANT FOR LAKE HOLLYWOOD. Motion passed 3 — 0.
ITEM 11: No Parking Ordinance Update
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2018
City Administrator Handt reported that language relating to cul de sacs was removed according
to prior Council direction.
Lisa McGinn, 8756 Upper 7th Place North, reported that there were several issues last winter
with emergency vehicle access to her neighborhood during snow events.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO AMEND RESOLUTION
2018-114 BYADDING LANGUAGE TO STATE THAT THE POLICYAPPLIES CUL DE
SACS INSTALLED IN2014 OR LATER. Motion passed 2 —1. (Bloyer — nay)
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2018-114 AS AMENDED. Motion passed 3 — 0.
ITEM 12: Snow Removal from Sidewalks — Update Snow Removal Policy
Public Works Director Weldon provided background city policy related to snow removal from
sidewalks. Brief discussion held concerning residential areas that previously did not have
sidewalks.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO TABLE THE CURRENT
ITEM TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Motion passed 3 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Holding a visit with the Mayor at Hagbergs on October 5th at 4:30 p.m. and
announced upcoming buckthorn pulling competition in Sunfish Lake Park on November 11 th 10:00
a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Provided an update on water related issues.
City Clerk Johnson: Provided information on absentee voting.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Working on development agreements
City Engineer Griffin: Working on plan review and construction projects.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
ATTEST:
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J i Johnson, Uy Clerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
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