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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/2003Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2003 1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL Council present: Christensen, McCloskey, Gill -Gerbig and Mayor Dains Council absent: Giannetti Staff present: Administrator Getschow 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda. Motion by McCloskey, second by Christensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL A. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Gill -Gerbig, second by Christensen to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2003 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. Approval of Claims totaling $45,170.76. Motion by McCloskey, second by Gill -Gerbig to approve the claims totaling $45,170.76. Motion carried unanimously. 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2003 Page 2 6. CONSENT 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ CITIZENS ADDRESSING STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 8. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 9. REPORTS 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2002 Street and Utility Improvements Special Assessment Roll. The Mayor stated that the Council is considering the assessment roll for the 2002 Street and Utility Improvement project and that the Council, by simple majority, may approve the assessment roll following the public hearing. Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, provided a summary of the construction that occurred for the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements. The City Administrator then provided a background on all of the events that led to this assessment hearing and the details of the project financing. He then summarized relevant sections of the assessment policy that covered such issues as assessment methods, assessment rates, senior citizen deferments, and payment options. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. The following resident addressed the Mayor and City Council: Ruth Knutson, 1929 Pleasant Street, requested further details regarding the senior citizen deferments. The City Administrator stated that he would provide her with an application for the deferment and discuss the issue further with her following the public hearing. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2003 Page 3 11. ACTION A. Resolution 092303A: A Resolution Approving the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements Assessment Roll. Motion by Christensen, second by Gill -Gerbig to approve Resolution 092303A: A Resolution Approving the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements Assessment Roll. Roll: Yes: all. Motion carried. The City Council took a break at 7:27 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:40 p.m. B. Appointment of Election Judges for the 2003 General Election. The City Administrator presented the memorandum prepared by the Assistant to the City Administrator listing the judges scheduled to staff the 2003 general city/school board election of November 4, 2003 that needs to be approved. Motion by McCloskey, second by Gill -Gerbig to approve the attached list of election judges for the November 4, 2003 general election. Roll: Yes: all. Motion carried. C. Resolution 092303B: A Resolution Relating To The Authorization Of An Investment Account With Pershing LLC. The City Administrator introduced this housekeeping measure. He stated that at the first Council meeting of each year, the City Council approves depositories and investment institutions for the coming year. Northland Securities, one of our approved investment institutions, has recently changed transfer agents. Pershing LLC, the new transfer agent for Northland Securities, is requiring all accounts for Northland Securities to enact a corporate resolution for the purpose of transacting investments through their firm. Motion by Christensen, second by McCloskey to approve Resolution 09230313: A Resolution Relating To The Authorization Of An Investment Account With Pershing LLC. Roll: Yes: all. Motion carried. Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2003 Page 4 12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 14. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING 1. Reschedule November 11, 2003 meeting- Veteran's Day 2. Work Session — 2003 Goals, Parking Ordinance, Alcohol Compliance Ordinance, Housing Initiatives 15. ADJOURNMENT Motion by McCloskey, second by Gill -Gerbig to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. Ayes: All.