HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/2016LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 5511.3
Page 1 of 2 August 23, 2016
Roll Call
Mayor Dains called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilors present: Roxanne Grove, Denise Hawkinson, Lara Mac Lean, and Mayor Jeffrey
Dains.
Councilors absent: Mary Gaasch.
Staff present: Jim Bownik, Assistant City Administrator and Miles Cline, Deputy City Clerk.
Approvals
Mayor Dains asked if there were any changes to the meeting agenda. Councilor Mac Lean added
a discussion regarding the recent influx of solicitors in the City. Motion was made by Councilor
Hawkinson to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Councilor Grove, and carried
unanimously.
Councilor Hawkinson moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 10, 2016.
Councilor Mac Lean seconded the motion and carried unanimously.
Councilor Mac Lean moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the claims totaling
$29,058.17. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent
Councilor Mac Lean moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the. Consent Agenda
thereby acknowledging the July Financials and adopting of the new chart of accounts, Fund 201
Transfer and Closing Resolution 082316A, and the Revised 2016 Budget Resolution 082316B.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion/Action Items
2017 Budget and Levy
Administrator Butkowski's memo to the Council indicated that the City would receive an
additional $15,000 in Fiscal Disparities revenue which will alleviate the need for a significant
property tax increase. Additional information prepared by Ramsey County and provided to the
Council showed that homeowners in Lauderdale will likely see a property tax decrease due to
rising property values county wide and especially in the rental housing market. Staff will bring
levy analysis options to the next meeting in anticipation of adopting the final levy at the
September 27 City Council meeting.
LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
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Additional Items
Councilor Mac Lean addressed the issue of roofing contractors in the area soliciting business due
to the hail damage that occurred during a recent storm. She reminded homeowners that solicitors
must possess a permit in order to knock on doors.
Set Agenda for Next Meeting
Bownik noted the next meeting may include the 2017 budget and levy and an update on the
Lauderdale — Falcon Heights Fun Run and Halloween Party.
Work Session
a. Public Comment
Daniel Gumnit, 1951 Pleasant Street, addressed the Council. He questioned whether the Council
was considering selling the city -owned lots to the north of his property as he would be interested
in purchasing them if that were the case.
b. Community Development Update
The Council discussed the recent news that Tee -Squared, a screen printing shop currently located
on East Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, will be moving to 2520 Larpenteur Avenue.
Adjournment
There being no further business on the council agenda, Councilor Mac Lean moved and
seconded by Councilor Grove to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Miles Cline
Deputy City Clerk