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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2024LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 October 22, 2024 Call to Order Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Councilors present: Evan Sayre, Jeff Dains, Sharon Kelly, Duane Pulford, 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 Kelly moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were corrections to the minutes of the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting. There being none, Councilor Sayre moved and seconded by Councilor Pulford to approve the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor Pulford moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to approve the claims totaling $117,424.53. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the September financial report and the third quarter investment report. Informational Presentations/Reports A. Halloween Party Assistant to the City Administrator Bownik approached the Council to share a Halloween event planning update. On Halloween, candy and beverages will be available from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall. There will also be a food truck in front of City Hall serving cheese steaks and corn dogs. The City's event will be complimented by other festivities hosted by residents. Public Hearings A. Resolution 102224A — Abating A Tree at 1838 Lake Street Three property owners that were notified of dead and/or diseased trees have not removed them. Typically, staff work with the owners of dead and diseased trees to have them removed through petition and waiver agreements. We will do that with these property owners if they ask. Prior to voting, the City Council must hold a hearing on the matter should the parties responsible for the properties wish to address the City Council. Please adopt each resolution separately. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 October 22, 2024 Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to those in attendance interested in addressing the Council on this topic. There being nobody interested in speaking, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor. Councilor Kelly made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 102224A — A Resolution Abating a Tree at 1838 Lake Street. This was seconded by Councilor Pulford and carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 102224B — Abating a Tree at 1829 Lake Street Councilor Pulford made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 102224B — A Resolution Abating a Tree at 1829 Lake Street. This was seconded by Councilor Kelly and carried unanimously. C. Resolution No. 102224C — Abating Seven Trees at 1929 Pleasant Street Councilor Sayre made a motion to adopt Resolution 102224C — A Resolution Abating Seven Trees at 1929 Pleasant Street. This was seconded by Councilor Pulford and carried unanimously. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Butkowski stated that the October 22 council meeting might include the 2025 capital and enterprise fund budgets, sewer cleaning and televising quotes, and a Catholic Eldercare conduit bonding resolution. Work Session A. Community Development Update Butkowski stated that staff and Ramsey County have recently engaged in cost sharing numbers for the reconstruction of Eustis Street south of Larpenteur Avenue. B. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to those in attendance interested in addressing the Council. Jaidyn and Janet Martin, 1719 Eustis Street, addressed the Council regarding their interest in building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on their property. There being nobody else interested in speaking, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor. Adjournment Councilor Kelly moved and seconded by Councilor Dains to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 0024 Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk