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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/2015LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 3 May 12, 2015 Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilors present: Mary Gaasch, Roxanne Grove, Denise Hawkinson, and Lara Mac Lean. Councilors absent: Mayor Jeff Dains. Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator; Jim Bownik, Assistant City Administrator; and Terry Berg, Deputy City Clerk. Approvals Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch asked for changes to the meeting agenda. Motion was made by Councilor Grove to add the Closed Session for 1828 Eustis Street to the agenda, seconded by Councilor Mac Lean and carried unanimously. Councilor Grove moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes of April 28, 2015. Councilor Hawkinson seconded the motion and carried unanimously. Councilor Mac Lean moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the claims totaling $92,069.05. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch asked if any Councilors wished to remove items from the Consent Agenda. There being none, Councilor Mac Lean moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the Consent Agenda acknowledging the March Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously. Informational Presentations A. Garage Sale Report Assistant City Administrator Bownik reported the city-wide garage sale is Saturday, May 16 beginning at 8:00 a.m. The City is promoting the event at no charge with 22 registrants. Advertisement includes Craig's List, City website, Facebook, mailed copies to participants, email to the City distribution list, and copies available at City Hall. Discussion / Action Items Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch adjusted the agenda allowing time for police officers to arrive for the resolution. B. Larpenteur Avenue Project — Electrical Service Quote and Pay Request No. 2 City Administrator Butkowski summarized the report fiom the city engineer that the original construction plans assumed electrical service would be provided by Xcel Energy instead the City must bring the connection to the nearest light pole. The change order to complete this work is $5,350.00, bringing the contract to $318,421.00, which is slightly over budget. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 3 May 12, 2015 Pay Request No 2 in the amount of $42,867.80 was presented for approval. Motion was made by Councilor Hawkinson and seconded by Council Mac Lean to approve Change Order No 1 and Pay Request No 2. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. C. Inflow and Infiltration Monitor Plan City Administrator Butkowski reviewed the engineer's scope of work to install five sewer flow meters in various locations throughout the City to identify inflow and infiltration problems. The scope of work is estimated at $29,000 and will depend on the rainfall received. Administrator Butkowski noted the City has an obligation of $50,000 to investigate inflow and infiltration in 2015. Moved by Councilor Mac Lean and seconded by Councilor Hawkinson to approve the Inflow and Infiltration Sanitary Flow Monitoring Proposal as presented. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. A. Resolution 051215A — National Peace Officers' Week Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch introduced the resolution recognizing National Peace Officers' Week and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for the quality police service and relationship with residents from the St. Anthony Police Department. Councilor Hawkinson read the resolution in its entirety. Motion was made by Councilor Grove and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean to adopt Resolution 051215A — Proclaiming Police Week. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Sergeant Mangseth was in attendance and addressed the council. Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch called for a recess at 7:50 p.m. with the meeting resuming at 8:05 p.m. City Administrator noted the next meeting may include the April Financial Report, Recycling Grant Update, Quarterly Investment Report, Public Works Maintenance Staff Appointment, and Tennis and Basketball Court Maintenance Recommendations. Work Session A. Public Comment Ashley Peterson of 1851 Carl Street addressed the Council regarding her violation of City Code by having three adult dogs where the code states two. Ms. Peterson has one dog and her roommate, Kristina Schwartz, has two with all dogs' current on vaccinations and kept in a fenced backyard. One neighbor has objected to the additional dog. Ms. Peterson and Ms. Schwartz requested council consideration for a variance. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 3 May 12, 2015 Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch responded that the City has recently updated the City Code and did not provide a mechanism to allow more than two like animals on a property. In summary, the City Council will review the ordinance with City Administrator Butkowski stating the deadline of May 20 is suspended until the full Council can review. B. Public Works Wage Scale Administrator Butkowski reviewed the information compiled by staff with Council consensus that Lauderdale's pay scale is in-line with no change recommended. C. Laipenteur Avenue Light Pole Banners Previously, it had been discussed to add banners to decorative light poles on Laipenteur Avenue. Following discussion Councilor Hawkinson will work with staff on researching banner options and costs. D. Community Development Update Councilor Mac Lean inquired as to the sale status of the Chinese Christian Church with staff responding that the church representatives have not determined a price. A private developer is also interested in the property due to the 14 underlying lots. Administrator Butkowski updated Council on the seminary property and possible expansion to include a fitness center. Closed Session Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch called a closed session at 8:30 p.m. for the purpose of real estate negotiation per Minnesota Statutes 13D.05. The Council returned from the closed session at 8:58 p.m. There being no further business on the council agenda, motion was made by Councilor Grove and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean, carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Terry J. erg Deputy City Clerk