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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2019
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, Dale Dorschner, Lisa
McGinn and Christine Nelson
Staff present: Administrator Handt, City Attorney Sonsalla, City Engineer Griffin, Planning
Director Roberts, Finance Director Iverson, Public Works Director Powers and City Clerk Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
"City Sponsorship of 4th of July Parade" added as item 13 on the Regular agenda.
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
AGENDAASAMENDED. Motion passed 5 — 0.
ACCEPT MINUTES
Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES
Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33`d St. N., suggested additions to the City's newsletter recognizing the
contributions of Bernie Wilke and David Steel to the city, and expressed opposition to proposed
mountain biking trails in Sunfish Lake Park.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve Payment of Disbursements
3. Accept May 2019 Fire Department Report
4. Accept May 2019 Building Department Report
5. Accept May 2019 Public Works Department Report
6. Approve 2019 Staff Wage Adjustments
7. Approve Summer Newsletter
8. Approve Old Village Phase 4 - Pay Request No. 6
9. Approve Mowing Contract
10. Approve Sale of Excess and Retired Equipment
11. Approve Development Security Reduction
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2019
Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, moved TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 12: Springs of Lake Elmo — Preliminary Plat and PUD, Zoning Man Amendment
Planning Director Roberts presented the preliminary plat for the Springs of Lake Elmo
multifamily housing proposal, noting plans for trails, access points and building layouts. Gwen
Wheeler, Continental Properties, spoke on behalf of the applicant, providing an overview of the
site plan, market demand, exterior elevations, site amenities and density.
Discussion was held concerning density, pedestrian improvements and amenity points.
Susan Dunn, expressed concerns with the proposal, including density and aesthetics.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
2019 - 043 APPROVING THE PRELIMINAR Y PLA TAND PRELIMINAR Y PUD PLANS
AS REQUESTED BY CONTINENTAL 483 FUND LLC FOR PID# 34.029.21.43.0003 FOR
THE PROJECT TO BE KNOWNAS THE SPRINGS APARTMENTS LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF HUDSON BO ULE VA RD, SUBJECT TO RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
PROVIDE 17 AMENITY POINTS.
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Councilmember McGinn, moved TO AMEND THE
PRIMARY MOTION TO REPLACE THE PEDESTRL4NAMENITYPOINTS WITH TWO
STOR Y B UILDING AND SEPARATE ENTRANCE AMENITY POINTS AT THE SAVE
LEVEL. Motion failed 1— 4. (Pearson, Bloyer, McGinn, Nelson — nay)
Primary motion passed 5 — 0.
Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE O8- 223 APPROVING THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) OF
SITE OF THE SPRINGS APARTMENTS ON HUDSON BOULE VARD FROM RT (RURAL
DEVELOPMENT TRANSITIONAL) TO HDR (URBANHIGHDENSITYRESIDENTIAL)
AFTER FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BASED ON THE
FINDINGS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Motion passed 5 - 0.
ITEM 13: City Sponsorship of 411 of July Parade
City Administrator Handt explained that the City sponsorship of the 4' of July Parade allows the
event to be covered by the City's insurance.
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DUNE 18, 2019
Councilmember Dorschner, seconded by Mayor Pearson, moved TO USE THE CITY'S
INSURANCE FOR THE 4' OF JULY PARADE. Motion passed 5-0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pearson: Commented on the recent passing of former Parks Commissioner David Steele.
Councilmember Nelson: Thanked volunteers for the successful Nature Day event at Sunfish
Lake Park.
STAFF REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Administrator Handt: New Deputy Clerk starting next week; LMC conference in Duluth next
week.
City Attorney Sonsalla: Attending the LMC Conference next week.
City Engineer Griffin: Announced Keats Avenue closing next week for storm sewer work.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED
SESSION PUR USANT TO MNSTAT, SECTION 13D.05, SUED 3(B) TO DISCUSS
MATTERS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT PRIVIEGE PERTAINING TO
POTENTIAL LITIGATIONAGAINST HAMLET ON SUNFISH LAKE HOA. Motion
passed 5 — 0.
Closed session held.
Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Dorschner, moved TO RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION. Motion passed 5 — 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:24 pm.
ATTEST:
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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
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