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Call to Order
Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll CaII
Councilors present Andi Moffatt, Jeff Dains, Roxanne Grove, and Mayor Mary Gaasch.
Councilor absent: Duane Pulford.
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 or corrections to the meeting agenda. Councilor
Moffatt added consideration of a letter of support foi Keystone Community Services to the
Additional Items portion of the agenda. Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor
Dains to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any corrections to the February 22, 2022 City Council
meeting minutes. There being none, Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Dains
to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 City Council meeting. Motion carried
unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor
Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the claims totaling $35,237.92.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Informational Presentations/Reports
A. City Council Updates
Councilor Grove said she would be unable to attend the upcoming Ramsey County League of
Local Governments board meeting on March 11. Mayor Gaasch said she could attend in her
absence.
Discussion/Action Item
A. Draft -Land -Use and Financial Development Agreements for 1795 Eustis Street
Mayor Gaasch introduced Keith Dahl, the City's financial advisor. Dahl reviewed the key
financial considerations for the redevelopment of 1795 Eustis Street. Next, Ron Batty, city
attorney, explained the purchase and development agreement he drafted. The draft was being
reviewed and revised by both sides with the final agreement expected for consideration at the
next meeting. The city council reviewed the documents and asked questions of the consultants.
Jennifer Haskamp, the consulting city planner explained the final land use approvals needed for
the project and asked for direction from the city council to prepare the appropriate resolutions
and ordinances for consideration at the next meeting.
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Councilor Moffatt made a motion directing Haskamp to prepare the items outlined in her memo
dated March 4. This was seconded by Councilor Grove and carried unanimously on a roll call
vote.
Additional Items
A Letter of Support for Keystone Community Services
Keystone Community Services operates a food shelf in St. Paul. They requested a letter of
support from the city council to assist in securing a $4 million -dollar bond from the legislature to
improve their operations. Mayor Gaasch stated that she would write a letter supporting Keystone
Community Services on behalf of the Council.
Set Agenda for Next Meeting
The next council meeting may include the land use and financial development agreements for
1795 hustis Street, rental housing ordinance revisions, organic turf management options, and the
February financial report.
Work Session
A. Community Development Update
B utkowski stated that the zoning ordinance survey would be available until the end of March and
urged the public to complete
Rutkowski also addressed the Ramsey County plowing issues from the weekend. For years, the
County has expressed then lack of resources to continue providing the service. As such, this is
the last year they will plow Lauderdale's stieet. Staff has been working to find an alternate
provider. Council member Dains expressed his concerns about their road salt usage.
B . Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council
Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to anyone in attendance interested in addressing the Council.
There being no one interested in speaking, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor.
Adjournment
Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Heathei Butkowski
City Administrator