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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Councilmembers Julie Fliflet, Jill Lundgren and Christine
Nelson. ABSENT: Councilmember Justin Bloyer.
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, City Planner
Prchal, Public Works Director Weldon, Assistant City Administrator Foster, Finance Director
Iverson, and City Clerk Johnson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Motion passed 4 — 0.
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
2. Accept Fire Department October 2018 Report
3. Accept Public Works October 2018 Report
4. Approve Special Assessment Policy Amendments — Resolution 2018-130
5. Appointments to Joint Airport Zoning Board
5. Approve Winter 2018 Newsletter
7. Approve 2018 Street Improvements — Payment Request No. 4.
8. Approve Old Village Ph4 Street & Utility Improvements — Pay Request No. 4.
9. Approve Development Security Reductions for Hammes 1 st and 2nd Additions
1o. Approve Letter of Credit Reduction for Village Preserve
11. Approve Massage Therapy License Renewal
12. Approve Liquor License Renewals
13. Approve 2018 Audit Contract
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 4 - 0.
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ITEM 14: 2019 Streets — Improvement Hearing, Authorize Plans and Specifications
City Engineer Griffin presented proposed street improvements to be completed in 2019 and
reviewed water system options.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. Motion passed 4 — 0.
Ray Stregge, 8808 36th Street N., commented on the 36u' and 37`11 Street portions of the project
and reviewed his written comments that were included in the meeting packet.
Gordon Johnson, 8804 37th Street N., commented on drainage and minimal use of the current
road.
Geraldine Breheim, 8415 38u' Street N., stated that funds from the 3M settlement should be used
toward the proposed water main in the project.
Gary Wright, 8225 39th Street N., objected to the cost and design of the proposed road.
Ryan Schmidt, 8268 39 h Street N., commented on the costs for connecting to city water and
asked to leave the road as is.
Alfred Schmitt, 8173 39th Street N., commented on water coming from the 3M dump.
Richard Quinn, 8929 36" Street N., stated that the current road is adequate.
Dan Van Ampting, 8367 39th Street N., stated he prefers to keep his private well.
Zack Diesslin, 8030 38 h Street N., commented on road material and stated that he prefers the
existing rural road.
Taylor Smith, 8390 39t" Street N., stated he does not see the cost benefit in the proposed project.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO CLOSE THE
PUBLICHEARING. Motion passed 4 — 0.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONNO,
2018-131 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIF,[CATIONS FOR
THE 2019 STREETAND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION BYADDING THAT NO WATER MAINBE INCLUDED IN THE 38TH
AND 39THSTREET NEIGHBORHOOD AND A RURAL ROAD PLAN WOULD BE USED
THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE CURB AND GUTTER WHEREVER POSSIBLE. Motion
failed 2 — 2. (Pearson, Nelson — nay)
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Primary motion failed 2 — 2. (Fliflet, Lundgren — nay)
ITEM 15: Redemption of Outstanding G.O. Refunding Bonds, Series 2009A
Tammy Omdahl of Northland Securities outlined the proposal to pay off the Series 2009A
bonds.
Councilmember Fliflet, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2018-132 CALLING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OUTSTANDING
GENERAL OBLIGATIONREFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009A. Motion passed 4 — 0.
ITEM 16: 2019 LMCIT Renewal
Dan Greensweig, League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, reported on the recent reduction
of the City's liability insurance deductible.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TOAPPROVE
MAINTAINING THE CURRENT $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE FOR THE CITY'S PROPERTY
AND LIABILITYINSURANCE, AND AUTHORIZE ELECTION TO NOT WAIVE THE
STATUTORY TORT LIMITS. Motion passed 4 —0.
ITEM 17: Sidewallc Snow Removal
Public Works Director Weldon reviewed staff recommendations for sidewalk snow removal.
Councilmember Lundgren, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved to postpone item 17 to
the next agenda for a full Council. Motion passed 3 —1. (Nelson — nay)
ITEM 18: Parks Commission Ordinance
City Planner Prchal presented proposed updates to Chapter 32 of the City's Ordinances.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO APPROVE
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 32 AS OUTLINED IN ORDINANCE 08-217. Motion
passed 4 — 0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Thanked departing Parks Commission Ellen Neuenfeldt for her service.
Councilmember Nelson: Met with residents regarding the 2019 Street hnprovements and
attended the Buckthorn Festival.
Councilmember Lundgren: Met with residents regarding various issues.
Councilmember Fliflet: Acknowledged Ellen Neuenfeldt for her volunteer efforts in the City.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: Reviewed significant progress made by the 3M work group.
City Cleric Johnson: Reported that Precinct 1 was chosen at random by Washington County for
a hand recount of the ballots.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Working on temporary access for Boulder Ponds and the snow
removal policy.
Sgt Osterman: Warned that scams are on the rise.
City Engineer Griffin: Working on Wyndam and Royal Golf Developments.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Julie Wson, Ci C! •k
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
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