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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2017LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 April 25, 2017 Roll Call Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilors present: Jeff Dains, Kelly Dolphin, Roxanne Grove, Andi Moffatt, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Councilors absent: None. Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator; Jim Bownik, Assistant to the City Administrator; and Miles Cline, Deputy City Clerk. Approvals Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any changes to the meeting agenda. Mayor Gaasch proceeded to add an informational presentation about the various committee meetings council members have been attending. Councilor Grove moved and Councilor Dains seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Councilor Dolphin pointed out a spelling error on page three of the minutes. Councilor Grove moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2017 City Council meeting as amended. Councilor Moffatt seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to approve the claims totaling $40,806.82. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the Park Use Application and March Financial Report. Informational Presentations / Reports Mayor Gaasch asked council members to provide an update on things they have been working on. Councilor Dolphin mentioned that she and Councilor Moffatt participated in an Earth Day clean up event in and around the Nature Area. Mayor Gaasch and Councilor Dolphin noted their recent tour of the Bell Museum. Mayor Gaasch attended the Metro Cities Annual Meeting. The attendees discussed concerns regarding bills introduced at the legislature that would curb local control. Councilor Dains mentioned the police working group related to body cameras finished their work and a policy on the matter will be going to the St. Anthony City Council for approval. Finally, Councilor Dains noted the Cable Commission is still negotiating the franchise agreement with Comcast. Discussion/Action Items A. Eustis Street Parking — Resolution LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 April 25, 2017 At the last meeting, the Council discussed options for Eustis Street parking based on information presented by the city engineer, and feedback from the community. The outcome of the discussion was to make one-sided parking on Eustis Street permanent. In order to do so the Council must adopt a resolution. Councilor Grove moved to adopt Resolution 042517A — A Resolution Establishing No Parking on Eustis Street. The motion was seconded by Councilor Moffatt and approved unanimously. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated the next meeting would include the Quarterly Investment Report, a legislative update by State Senator John Marty, and a presentation from Chris Goodwin of Eureka Recycling. Work Session A. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to anyone in attendance that would like to address the Council. There being none, the floor was closed. B. Community Development Update Administrator Butkowski noted the owners of Greenway Village Apartments would like the fitness center to be on a separate parcel. Staff will work with them on that application. Brandychase Condominiums may request an amendment to the original , Planned Unit Development agreement in order to amend their by-laws as they desire. Staff anticipate having a variance request from a Malvern Street resident on the May 23 agenda. Capital Regions hosted a meeting with neighboring communities to discuss the Seminary Pond project. The feedback was good but indicated the need for further discussions about boundaries and responsibilities. Beaupre Aerial Lifts plan to expand their parking area by building an underground storm water facility. Mayor Gaasch and Administrator Butkowski noted the attendance and discussion of the Lauderdale business community held the preceding week. Finally, staff noted that they were waiting for application materials from YEAH Academy before continuing to process their conditional use permit for the Chinese Christian Church site. Adj ournment There being no further items on the agenda, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Heather Butkowski City Administrator