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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/2017LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 3 January 10, 2017 Roll Call Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Councilors present: Jeffrey Dains, Roxanne Grove, Kelly Dolphin, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator; Jim Bownik, Assistant City Administrator; and Miles Cline, Deputy City Clerk. Approvals Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any changes to the meeting agenda. There being none, Councilor Grove moved and Councilor Dains seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Councilor Grove moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2016 City Council meeting. Councilor Dolphin seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilor Dains moved to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2017 Special City Council Meeting. Councilor Grove seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilor Dolphin moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the claims totaling $88,110.73. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the Consent Agenda thereby designating the Roseville Review as the official city newspaper, approving Resolution 011017A — designating depositories for City funds, approving Resolution 011017B — granting approval for 2017 tobacco licenses, and acknowledging the November Financial Report. Discussion/Action Items A. Eustis Street Parking — Resolution 011017D At the previous meeting, the Council voted to enact a temporary parking ban on the west side of Eustis Street until April 30 Ramsey County is asking for this request in the form of a resolution before they put out the no parking signs. Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to adopt Resolution 011017D — A Resolution Establishing No Parking on Eustis Street. Motion carried unanimously. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 3 January 10, 2017 B. Alcohol License Violation Penalties SuperUSA failed a recent alcohol compliance check conducted by the St. Anthony Police Department by selling alcohol to a minor. After discussion amongst the Council, they decided to impose a fine rather than a suspension. Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to impose a $200 fine on SuperUSA for the failed compliance check. Motion carried unanimously. C. Carpet Installation Estimate and Independent Contractors Agreement City staff looked into alternative measures of carpet installation after the original installers found asbestos tile and would not perform work until it was removed. The City found a company that would work around the asbestos as allowed by the Building Code. After discussion between council members, they suggested staff obtain more infoimation on the asbestos abatement and possibly an air quality test. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated the next meeting will include A League of Women Voters presentation by Gwen Williams, the December Financial Report, the Year End Investment Report, 2017 Alcohol Licenses, election of a Pro Tem Mayor, appointments and committee assignments, and the new Council workshop. Special Order of Business/Recognitions/Proclamations A. Twin Cities Chinese Christian Church — Resolution 011017C A resolution was prepared to highlight the Church's contributions to the City over the past 41 years. Unfortunately, church elder Lewis Ng was unable to attend the meeting so the resolution was read aloud and the Council members thanked the Church in absentia. Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to adopt Resolution 011017C — A Resolution of Appreciation for the Twin Cities Chinese Christian Church. Work Session A. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Dan Murphy, 1938 Carl Street, approached the Council. He addressed several issues in the park including a cross-country ski course, sand to help with ice issues in the Dog Park, and the addition of more sanitary bags to deal with waste. The Council informed him of several possible ways that tracks could be made for the ski course. Anne Feider, 1698 Eustis Street, approached the Council. She wanted to confirm that one-sided parking on Eustis Street was a temporary measure through April. She also inquired how the LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 3 January 10, 2017 vacant council seat would be filled. The Council informed her that after conducting a series of interviews by the applicants, a vote would take place by the current council members. B. Community Development Update Administrator Butkowski informed the Council that the Department of Justice would be at City Hall on January 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to conduct a listening session regarding the St. Anthony Police Department. She also mentioned that there is a meeting scheduled for January 25 for neighbors of the shooting that took place in early November. Finally, Butkowski noted that the owner of the property subject to the litigation with Rocket Outdoor Advertising was unaware a lawsuit had been filed. Adjournment There being no further items on the age.nda, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Cu, Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk