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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/2019LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 3 April 9, 2019 Call to Order Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Roll Call 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 additions to the meeting agenda. There being none, Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any corrections to the meeting minutes. There being none, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2019, 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 Moffatt to approve the claims totaling $134,495.80. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the February Financial Report. Informational Presentations/Reports A. Annual SAPD Police Report by Chief Jon Mangseth Police Chief Mangseth presented the Annual Police Report. He spoke in regards to the goals and objectives of the department moving forward as well as their accomplishments in 2018. Residents in attendance asked about the street racing that occurs during the warmer months on Friday and Saturday nights. Chief Mangseth spoke to the multi jurisdictional effort that goes into tracking and disrupting the race networks. They regularly ticket racers but that does not stop the activity. They will continue to work with the State Patrol, Roseville, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and University of Minnesota Police Departments on the issue. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 3 April 9, 2019 B. City Council Updates Councilor Moffatt stated that she attended a poverty simulation hosted by the Do Good Roseville organization. Mayor Gaasch shared that she and Administrator Butkowski met with Kevin Frazell of the League of Minnesota Cities to setup a Government Alliance for Race and Equity (GARE) training for staff and council. Discussion/Action Items A. Review March 19 Community Meeting Comments Regarding Proposed Senior Project at 1795 Eustis Street The City hosted a community open house to allow residents the opportunity to review and comment on Real Estate Equities' (REE) concept plans. The event garnered feedback from comment cards on the night of the event, comments received by staff via e-mail, and comments posted on NextDoor. The Council reviewed the various comments and concerns from community members, and directed staff on issues they would like brought back to REE's development team. B. Adoption of Small Cell Wireless Facility Standards – Resolution No. 040919A Previously, the Council adopted the Small Cell Wireless ordinance. The Council must adopt the aesthetic standards to go along with the ordinance by April 15, 2019. Member cities of the Suburban Rate Authority drafted a comprehensive set of standards for consideration. No additional changes were made by the Council prior to adoption of the resolution, and any future changes to the standards will require amendments approved by resolution. Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to adopt Resolution No. 040919A— A Resolution Adopting Small Wireless Aesthetic Standards. Motion carried unanimously. C. Government Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE) Training Options Mayor Gaasch has been interested in getting Lauderdale involved in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). GARE is a network of governments working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Many larger cities in Minnesota have participated in the program. The GARE process in larger cities requires a financial commitment and staff to devote to transforming the cities' culture. The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is trying to tailor the program to allow small cities to participate. They are interested in working with Lauderdale to see if this is possible. Kevin Frazell from LMC has offered to train Lauderdale council and staff on the GARE model. He proposed an initial four-hour training session. After discussion, the Council selected June 4 starting at 5:00 p.m. as the training date. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 3 April 9, 2019 Set Agenda for Next Meeting Administrator Butkowski stated that the April 23 council meeting may include the Post Issuance Compliance Policy Update, consideration of preliminary bond inducement resolution for Real Estate Equities, and the March Financial Report. 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. Craig Zbacnik, 1837 Eustis Street, addressed the Council. He expressed his concerns over the alleyway being extended on the 1800 block of Eustis Street between Eustis and Malvern as part of the street construction process. There being no other interested parties to speak, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor. B. Community Development Update Butkowski mentioned that a resident stopped by with suggestions for Lauderdale Community Park including lights along the trails and trees lining the ballpark. Butkowski continued to say that Real Estate Equities will be submitting their second stage PUD application on April 12. Closed Session A. Consider Offers for 1821, 1825, and 1831 Eustis Street Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Dolphin to enter a closed session to consider offers for the sale of real property at 1821, 1825, and 1831 Eustis Street at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to come out of closed session at 10:03 p.m. Mayor Gaasch noted city staff will continue to negotiate the deal. Adjournment Councilor Dolphin moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, C Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk