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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/2022LAUD FH,RDAL F{, CITY COUNCIL MFbETING MINUTFF;S Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 3 August 23, 2022 Call to Order Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call 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 to the meeting agenda. There being none, Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the August 8, 2022 city council meeting. There being none, Councilor Moffatt moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2022 city council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to approve the claims totaling $222,029.96. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Grove moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the June financial report and the second quarter investment report. Informational Pi esentations/Reports C. City Council Updates Mayor Gaasch stated that the League of Minnesota Cities board of directors had a meeting in regards to cannabis edibles and how they could be licensed for safety and regulation. Discussion/Action Item A Eustis Street South of Larpenteur Avenue Reconstruction Planning by Ramsey County Engineering Staff John Mazzitello, interim Ramsey County Engineer attended the meeting via Zoom to present the County s vision for rehabilitating Eustis Street south of Larpenteur Avenue. Butkowski said that staff notified adjacent property owners to bring them into the discussion, as they have all struggled with aspects of the road, and faced stoim water issues as well. LAUD F,RDAL E CITY COUNCIL MI ETING MINUTH,S L auderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street L auderdale, MN 55113 P age 2 of 3 August 23, 2022 After the presentation, Mayor Gaasch opened the discussion between Mazzitello and the Council. After the Council asked their questions, Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to anyone in attendance interested in addressing the Council. Robert Holthaus, 1631 Eustis Street, expressed his concerns about the conditions on Eustis Street south of Larpenteur Avenue. He works foi Super USA, which is located on the corner of the two streets. He stated that walking on Eustis Street, especially foi those that are elderly or disabled, is dangerous. It is an even more significant issue in the wintertime. He mentioned that Super USA sometimes plows part of Eustis Street near their entrance because cars get stuck on the hill. Thor Nelson, Vice President of Greenway Village, shared his concerns about existing storm water issues caused by poor street infrastructure. Nelson continued to say that flooding is a problem during periods of heavy rainfall. The Council agreed to take a five-minute recess at 7:55 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m. B . Snow Plowing Agreement with the City of Falcon Heights B utkowski explained that Ramsey County Public Woiks put the City on notice about five years ago that they intended to stop plowing residential streets and Lauderdale needed to find a new snow plowing provides. City staff met with neighboiingjurisdictions to see if any had the capacity and interest to provide the seivice for the City; Falcon Heights was interested. Ron B atty, City attorney, drafted an agreement for snow plowing services with Falcon Heights. Falcon Heights' attorney reviewed it with no changes. Councilor Moffatt made a motion to approve the Contract Agreement for Snow Removal Services with the City of Falcon Heights. This was seconded by Councilor Dains and cairied unanimously. C. 2023 General Fund Budget B utkowksi reviewed some information related to next year's budget with the Council. Staff are still waiting on a few key financial numbers to wrap things up. Set Agenda for Next Meeting B utkowski said the September 13 council meeting may include the 2023 general fund budget. Work Session A. Community Development Update B utkowski shared that 1795 Eustis Street is moving along as planned, and snapping turtles survived after recently being boin in Community Park. LAUD FI,RDAL H, CITY COUNCIL MF -TING MINUT Fi S Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Stieet L auderdale, MIS 55113 P age 3 of 3 August 23, 2022 B Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to anyone in attendance interested in addressing the Council. John Bykowski 1918 hustis Street, said he believes Falcon Heights is the best option for plowing City streets, but wanted to make sure we have equal priority. He expressed concern that they plow later than Ramsey County. Robert Holthaus, 1631 hustis Street, expressed his concerns about plowing as well as the habitat of the snapping turtles born in the park. Adjournment Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Moffatt to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, akkjet arkev Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk