HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2016LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
Page 1 of 2 October 11, 2016
Roll Call
Mayor Dains called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Councilors present: Mary Gaasch, Denise Hawkinson, Lara Mac Lean, and Mayor Jeffrey Dains.
Councilors absent: Roxanne Grove.
Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator; Jim Bownik, Assistant City
Administrator; and Miles Cline, Deputy City Clerk.
Approvals
Mayor Dains asked if there were any changes to the meeting agenda. There being none,
Councilor Gaasch moved and Councilor Mac Lean seconded to approve the agenda. Motion was
carried unanimously.
Councilor Mac Lean moved to approve the minutes of September 27, 2016. Councilor
Hawkinson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Councilor Hawkinson moved and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean to approve the claims
totaling $91,974.78 plus an additional $1,334.97 for the credit card bill. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consent
Councilor Mac Lean moved and seconded by Councilor Gaasch to approve the Consent Agenda
thereby approving the Laipenteur Avenue sidewalk snow removal quote and -the second 2016
Seal Coating Project pay request from Allied Blacktop. Motion carried unanimously.
Informational Presentation/Reports
A. Presentation by Sheriff Matt Bostrom
Sheriff Bostrom was unable to attend, so speaking in his place was Chief Deputy Jack Serier.
Chief Deputy Serier presented a list of the Sheriff's Department accomplishments from the past
year. He explained the recent records management and jail management system upgrades;
community engagement activities such as "Hot Dog with a Deputy" and "Coffee with a Cop;"
and a new jail initiative that is improving inmate behavior. Serier also mentioned the availability
of drug drop boxes and encouraged residents to attend the "Fright Farm" which raises money for
the Sheriff's youth enrichment activities.
7:53 p.m. Mayor Dains called for a 5 -minute recess; the meeting resumed at 7:58 p.m.
LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
Page 2 of 2 October 11, 2016
Discussion/Action Items
A. Accepting Donation of Kiosk by Friends of the Lauderdale Dog Park — Resolution 101116A
In order to improve communication among the Dog Park users, Dan Lange created a kiosk that
he offered to donate to the City.
Councilor Gaasch moved and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean to adopt Resolution 101116A —
A Resolution Accepting Donations for Improvements to the Lauderdale Dog Park. Motion
carried unanimously.
Set Agenda for Next Meeting
Administrator Butkowski noted the next meeting may include a presentation by Roseville Area
School Superintendent Aldo Sicoli.
Work Session
A. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council
No one addressed the city council.
B. Community Development Update
City Administrator Butkowski mentioned that the new owners of 2520 Larpenteur Avenue had
been told to cease working on building improvements until proper permits are pulled. She also
noted the heavier than usual, volume of absentee voting. New snow emergency signs were
installed throughout the City. The sewer lining project is temporarily stalled due to damage in
one of the pipes.
Mayor Dains mentioned a resident inquired about obtaining lockboxes so that paramedics and
public safety officers can enter people's homes during medical emergencies. Staff will discuss
the idea with the fire chief.
Adjournment
There being no further items to discuss Councilor Hawkinson moved and seconded by Councilor
Gaasch to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Miles Cline
Deputy City Clerk