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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2018LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 February 27, 2018 Roll Call Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Councilors present: Kelly Dolphin, Roxanne Grove, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Councilors absent: Jeff Dains and 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 additions to the meeting agenda. There being none, Councilor Dolphin moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any changes to the meeting minutes. There being none, Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2018, City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to approve the claims totaling $45,219.84. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Dolphin moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the January Financial Report, the Tobacco License for 2421 Larpenteur Avenue — Resolution No. 022718A, the 2018 Garbage Hauler License, and the 2018-2020 GIS Joint Powers Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Informational Presentations/Reports A. City Council Updates Councilor Dolphin shared that she attended orientation for the North Suburban Cable Commission as the new Lauderdale representative. Discussion/Action Items A. Rental Housing Ordinances Revisions Butkowski went through the proposed changes to the Rental Housing Ordinance with the Council. Based on their suggestions, staff will revise the draft and make it available to the rental property owners for comments prior to attorney review and adoption. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 February 27, 2018 Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated that the next council meeting may include Rental Housing Ordinance revisions and calling for the sale of bonds to purchase 1795 Eustis Street. 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 no interested parties to speak, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor. B. Eustis Street and Roselawn Avenue Jurisdictional Change Update Staff discussed with Stacie Kvilvang from Ehlers options to bring down the debt levy and possibly finance the reconstruction project internally. Stacie is advising to bond for the project in order to retain cash for the purchase and financing of 1795 Eustis Street. Staff requested a meeting with Julie Kleinschmidt, Ramsey County Manager, to discuss the need for additional dollars from the County to make the deal work. Staff will keep the Council posted on developments. C. Community Development Update Butkowski informed the Council that Lauderdale BP sold recently. Staff also received complaints about Ramsey County's snow plowing this season. The County responded that the issues stem from being understaffed. Adjournment Mayor Gaasch adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1 Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk