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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/2017LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 October 10, 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, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Councilors absent: Andi Moffatt. 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. Butkowski removed the 2018-2020 Union Agreement with AFSCME Council 5 from the Discussion/Action Items section to allow for amending. There being no other changes, Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any changes to the meeting minutes. There being none, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2017, City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to approve the claims totaling $96,982.31. Motion carried unanimously. Informational Presentations/Reports A. County Commissioner McGuire Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire approached the Council to give an update on news from Ramsey County. Her discussion focused on the recent County reorganization and their ongoing efforts to promote economic well-being and competitiveness. B. Update on Comprehensive Plan Jennifer Haskamp of Swanson Haskamp Consulting provided the Council with a brief summary of the next steps for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Haskamp invited the community to an open house event on October 19 at City Hall to provide feedback and learn more about the plan. C. City Council Updates Councilor Dolphin noted her participation in the recent Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting. Councilor Dains mentioned on-going efforts at CTV to restructure in light of lost cable franchise revenue. He also attended the St. Paul Regional Water Services Board meeting. Councilor Grove participated in the Halloween party planning meeting and was excited about the new ideas and volunteers. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 October 10, 2017 D. Halloween Party Planning Bownik updated the Council on the Halloween party and reminded the public that candy and monetary donations for the event are being taken at this time. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated that the next council meeting may include a Comcast Franchise Renewal presentation from Cor Wilson, a hearing regarding the Rental Housing License of 1772 Pleasant Street, and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Update on November 28. Work Session A. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to anyone in attendance that wanted to address the Council. There being none, the floor was closed. B. Eustis Street Discussion with City Engineer City Engineer Darren Amundsen approached the Council to discuss the possibility of the City taking ownership of Eustis Street and Roselawn Avenue from Ramsey County. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that taking ownership of the roads could be beneficial to the City if the right deal could be reached. Staff will continue to negotiate with Ramsey County on this manner. C. Goal Setting Session Butkowski revisited the goal setting topics, specifically Environmental Stewardship. She gave a list of Staff goals that included the Seminary Pond Phosphorus Reduction Project and invasive species removal in the Nature Area. Secondary goals included such things as creating a plan for the hill on the north side of Community Park, achieving Green Steps City Level 3 status, and introducing Lauderdale businesses to Ramsey County recycling staff for grant opportunities. D. Community Development Update Butkowski informed the Council that the Catholic Eldercare conduit debt project was scheduled to close on October 16. The City also received a grant from the Metropolitan Council for inflow / infiltration mitigation work. Adjournment There being no other items on the agenda, Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 604e, Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk