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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2018LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 July 10, 2018 Roll Call Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Councilors present: Andi Moffatt, Roxanne Grove, Kelly Dolphin, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Councilors absent: Jeff Dains. 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 Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any changes to the meeting minutes. There being none, Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2018, city council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor Dolphin moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the claims totaling $73,437.69. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to approve the Consent Agenda thereby approving the Performance Agreement with Open Eye Theatre, the appointment of the 2018 election judges, and ratification of the no trespass order. Informational Presentations/Reports A. July Farmers Market Bownik approached the Council to give an update on the Farmers Market, which includes a puppet show performance from the Open Eye Theatre. He also mentioned that there will be a planning session on Monday, July 16 for Day in the Park. All interested in helping plan the event are welcome. B. City Council Updates Councilor Moffatt shared that she attended a Metro Cities Transportation Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Gaasch stated that she attended a Metro Cities conference. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 July 10, 2018 Discussion/Action Items A. Proposal for Zoning Ordinance Revisions Jennifer Haskamp of Swanson Haskamp Consulting approached the Council to discuss the next steps in revising zoning ordinance after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan later this year. By law, the City has nine months from the date of adoption to revise its zoning controls. However, Luther Seminary is scheduled to sell their land prior to that time and the City wants to be in the best position to guide the development of the land. Haskamp explained her plan to begin updating the zoning controls based on the draft Comprehensive Plan, specifically the High Density Residential -Conservation (HDR -C) land use designation. Councilor Moffatt made a motion to approve the Proposal for Zoning Update -Phase I by Swanson Haskamp Consulting as provided. The motion was seconded by Councilor Dolphin and carried unanimously. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated that the July 24 council meeting may include the Annual Storm Sewer Report and public hearing and a presentation from Katie Engman, Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition Program Director. 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. Community Development Update Butkowski informed the Council that all updates have been covered throughout the course of the meeting. Adjournment Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Heather Butkowski City Administrator