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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/2026LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 LAUDERDALE CITY HALL, 1891 WALNUT STREET The City Council is meeting as a legislative body to conduct the business of the City according to Robert's Rules of Order and the Standing Rules of Order and Business of the City Council. Unless so ordered by the Mayor, citizen participation is limited to the times indicated and always within the prescribed rules of conduct for public input at meetings. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVALS a. Agenda b. Minutes of February 10, 2026, City Council Meeting c. Claims Totaling $30,447.56 4. CONSENT 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 6. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are conducted so that the public affected by a proposal may have input into the decision. During hearings all affected residents will be given an opportunity to speak pursuant to the Robert's Rules of Order and the standing rules of order and business of the City Council. 8. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM a. Resolution No. 022426A — Authorizing Transfer of Funds from Fund 226 Communications Fund and Closing the Account b. Community Communication Opportunities c. Environmental Commission Update — Climate Action Plan Next Steps 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 10. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 11. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING a. February Financial Report b. Planned Unit Development Application for 2421 Larpenteur Avenue West c. Selection of Architect for Lauderdale Municipal Cannabis (March 24) d. Revisions to Sewer Utility Ordinance (March 24) e. Climate Action Plan Matrix (March 24) f. Annual Audit Presentation (April 14) g. Annual Police Department Presentation (April 28) 12. WORK SESSION a. Staff Project Updates b. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Any member of the public may speak at this time on any item not on the agenda. In consideration for the public attending the meeting, this portion of the meeting will be limited to fifteen (15) minutes. Individuals are requested to limit their comments to three (3) minutes or less. If the majority of the Council determines that additional time on a specific issue is warranted, then discussion on that issue shall be continued at the end of the agenda. Before addressing the City Council, members of the public are asked to step up to the microphone, give their name, address, and state the subject to be discussed. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter any discussion without permission of the presiding officer. Your participation, as prescribed by the Robert's Rules of Order and the standing rules of order and business of the City Council, is welcomed and your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 13. ADJOURNMENT You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Feb 24, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: February 24, 2026 Lauderdale City Council Webinar Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/849773 52978?pwd=r j k3 aHr0hgK4kWUJHAEEoGGscadk17.1 Webinar ID: 849 7735 2978 Passcode: 587763 Join via audio: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdQDijYtrl LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 3 February 10, 2026 Call to Order Mayor Gaasch called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Roll Call Councilors present: Jeff Dains, Sharon Kelly, Evan Sayre, Duane Pulford, and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Councilors absent: None. Staff present: Heather Butkowski, 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 Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were corrections to the minutes of the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting. There being none, Councilor Sayre moved and seconded by Councilor Pulford to approve the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gaasch asked if there were any questions on the claims. There being none, Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to approve the claims totaling $143,895.06. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Councilor Pulford moved and seconded by Councilor Sayre to approve the Consent Agenda thereby acknowledging the January financial report and approving the Wastewater Collection System Operation and Maintenance Agreement with PeopleService. Motion carried unanimously. Informational Presentations/Reports A. Broadband Franchising Conversation with Cable Commission Attorney Mike Bradley Recently, Woodbury was the first city in Minnesota to franchise a broadband company. The franchise was negotiated by Michael Bradley who is also the attorney for the North Suburban Communications Commission, of which the City is a member. The franchise is possible due to a recent US Court of Appeals decision that held that broadband was not a telecommunications service. With the change, cities in Minnesota are discussing whether to franchise broadband providers in the same way that cable providers have been franchised. The purpose of franchising is multi -fold but centers around ensuring broadband providers build out in all areas of cities instead of just to households with the means to purchase their services (equity). It also allows cities to more easily control utilities in the rights -of -way as cities are responsible for regulating the orderly use of that space. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 3 February 10, 2026 Bradley presented information about how the City may pursue franchising of broadband providers, and how the franchises would be negotiated. After concluding his presentation, he answered questions from the Council. Discussion/Action Item A. Opportunity to Join the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition Butkowski explained that a coalition of west metro mayors formed the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities. It is a growing coalition of cities organizing in response to the effects of the large federal immigration presence in Minnesota. Currently, cities have been working independently to address issues arising from immigration enforcement. Together, cities could be more effective both with boots on the ground and publicly representing the challenges faced. The coalition exists to coordinate city responses and communications; share timely, actionable information; reduce duplicative and uncoordinated requests to city staff; and present a clear, consistent local government perspective. Twelve cities launched the coalition, but they are open to more members. The coalition hired administrative support for this effort that members will share the cost of. As the group grows, the costs shrink. It is estimated to be roughly $500/month over the next five months. Councilor Pulford made a motion to join the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities coalition. This was seconded by Councilor Dains and carried unanimously. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Butkowski stated that the next meeting would include the selection of an architect for Lauderdale Municipal Cannabis and revisions to the sewer utility ordinance. Work Session A. Staff Project Updates Butkowski shared that the Environmental and Sustainability Committee will be hosting an open house at City Hall from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. on February 11. The event includes catering from Mim's Cafe. Butkowski explained the arson incident at the warming house on February 5. The portable toilet was set on fire and the flames spread to the warming house causing mostly some minor damage to the building. City staff will work with our insurance company to rectify the issues. The warming house will remain open until the end of season party on Presidents' Day. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 3 of 3 February 10, 2026 C. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Gaasch opened the floor to those interested in addressing the Council. There being nobody interested in speaking, Mayor Gaasch closed the floor. Adjournment Councilor Dains moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAUDERDALE CITY HALL 1 891 WALNUT STREET LAUDERDALE, MN 55113 651-792-7650 Request for Council Action To: Mayor and City Council From: City Administrator Meeting Date: February 24, 2026 Subject: List of Claims The claims totaling $30,447.56 are provided for City Council review and approval that includes check numbers 29758 to 29773. Accounts Payable Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date User: Printed: miles.cline 2/20/2026 11:15 AM Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Invoice No Description Check Date Reference Check Amount ACH 43 Public Employees Retirement Association PR Batch 50400.02.2026 PERA Coordinated PR Batch 50400.02.2026 PERA Coordinated 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 PER PR Batch 50400.02.2026 PER Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 43: ACH 44 Minnesota Department of Revenue PR Batch 50400.02.2026 State Income Tax ACH 45 ACH 46 ACH 47 ACH 93 29758 13 12562 29759 20 518610 518610 518610 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Statt Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 44: ICMA Retirement Corporation PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Deferred Comp PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Deferred Comp 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Deft PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Deft Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 45: Internal Revenue Service 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 FICA Employer Portio PR Batch 50400.02.2026 FIC. PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Federal Income Tax PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Fedt PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Medicare Employer Po PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Mee PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Medicare Employee Pr PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Mee PR Batch 50400.02.2026 FICA Employee Portio PR Batch 50400.02.2026 FIC. Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 46: Public Employees Insurance Program PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Dental PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Health Insurance 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Den PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Hea Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 47: Minnesota Dept of Employment/Economic 02/13/2026 PR Batch 50400.02.2026 MN Paid Leave Emplo PR Batch 50400.02.2026 MN PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Minnesota Paid Leave PR Batch 50400.02.2026 Min Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 93: Total for 2/13/2026: 8th Day Landscaping LLC 02/24/2026 January Snow Removal Total for Check Number 29758: Abdo LLP 2025 Audit 2025 Audit 2025 Audit 02/24/2026 1,401.27 1,214.44 2,615.71 879.90 879.90 1,160.95 2,016.33 3,177.28 1,400.36 2,146.68 327.50 327.50 1,400.36 5,602.40 85.20 1,510.92 1,596.12 89.35 89.35 178.70 14,050.11 947.50 947.50 1,125.00 1,125.00 5,250.00 AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (2/20/2026 11:15 AM) Page 1 Check No Vendor No Invoice No Vendor Name Description Check Date Reference Check Amount Total for Check Number 29759: 7,500.00 29760 15 Be There Pest Control LLC 02/24/2026 87115 1Q26 Pest Control 122.25 29761 192 262971499 Total for Check Number 29760: 122.25 Comcast Holdings Corporation 02/24/2026 February Internet 413.00 Total for Check Number 29761: 413.00 29762 465 Robert LaMoure 02/24/2026 022026 Repair Damages to the Warming House 395.00 Total for Check Number 29762: 395.00 29763 185 Lauderdale Certified Auto Repair Inc 02/24/2026 022026 January Fuel 39.59 022026 January Fuel 39.59 022026 January Fuel 184.78 Total for Check Number 29763: 263.96 29764 18 Minnesota Equipment Inc 02/24/2026 R56461 Tractor Repairs 2,289.27 29765 12 NineNorth 2026-007 January Virtual Meeting Charge 2026-007 January Webstreaming & Archiving 2026-007 January Virtual Meeting Production 29766 10 Total for Check Number 29764: 2,289.27 02/24/2026 107.44 199.68 395.20 Total for Check Number 29765: 702.32 On Site Sanitation Inc 02/24/2026 0002027969 02/07/2026 - 03/13/2026 Park Portable Restroon 75.75 29767 398 3243106964 Total for Check Number 29766: 75.75 O'Reilly Automotive Inc 02/24/2026 Greasing Equipment Supplies 75.03 29768 388 PeopleService Inc PS-INV109442 March Wastewater Total for Check Number 29767: 75.03 02/24/2026 470.00 Total for Check Number 29768: 470.00 29769 466 Quickwire Communications 02/24/2026 022026 Refund Right of Way Permit - Wrong City 100.00 Total for Check Number 29769: 100.00 29770 135 St Paul Pioneer Press 02/24/2026 22595 Publish 2026 Summary Budget 330.60 29771 90 Total for Check Number 29770: 330.60 Verizon Wireless 02/24/2026 AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (2/20/2026 11:15 AM) Page 2 Check No Vendor No Invoice No Vendor Name Description Check Date Reference Check Amount 6134895860 January CeII Phone 38.81 6134895860 January Cell Phone 38.81 6134895860 January Cell Phone 77.62 Total for Check Number 29771: 155.24 29772 425 Vestis 02/24/2026 2500907064 February Uniforms 25.53 2500907064 February Uniforms 25.53 2500912924 February Uniforms 25.53 2500912924 February Uniforms 25.53 Total for Check Number 29772: 102.12 29773 74 Xcel Energy 02/24/2026 963498493 2430 LarpenteurAvenue W 10.47 963511028 1885 Fulliam Street 147.59 963511028 1917 Walnut Street 32.25 963511028 1917 Walnut Street 293.23 963511028 1885 Fulham Street 311.16 963571117 Larpenteur Bridge Lights 66.49 963661190 January Street Lighting 547.92 963890878 LarpenteurAvenue 63.17 964037470 1891 Walnut Street 268.22 964037470 1891 Walnut Street 714.91 Total for Check Number 29773: 2,455.41 Total for 2/24/2026: 16,397.45 Report Total (22 checks): 30,447.56 AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (2/20/2026 11:15 AM) Page 3 LAUDERDALE COUNCIL ACTION FORM Meeting Date February 24, 2026 Agenda Item Close Fund 226 Action Requested Consent ❑ Public Hearing Action Z Resolution Discussion M Work Session ❑ DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE AND PAST COUNCIL ACTION: Historically, Fund 226 — Communications tracked franchise fees paid by Comcast. About 25% of the revenue received by the City is remitted to the Cable Commission that the City is a member of. The Commission uses the funds to support the cable access channel and their lead role in negotiating the franchise renewals. The remaining funds pay for costs related to recording city meetings and broadcasting them on the city's cable access channel and the internet. Over the past few years, the Council has discussed Fund 226 a couple of times. The discussions have been around declining revenue due to the loss of traditional cable subscriptions with the increase in cable -like services delivered through the internet. The Council made a couple of decisions to prop up the fund. First, the City allocated $50,000 from the federal covid dollars to the fund. This was intended to provide a 3 to 5-year backstop on the declining revenue and pay for costs associated with making virtual council meetings possible. Another decision of the Council starting in budget year 2025 was to no longer use franchise fees to cover a portion of staff time. The fund had historically paid for some staff time as staff were responsible for the recording and airing of city council meetings. Those costs were transferred to the general fund. For budget year 2026, funds were not budget and new accounts were created in the general fund to track cable franchise revenue and expenses with the intent to close the fund. With the audit completed, the fund can be closed. Hereafter, the franchise fees and cable expenses will be paid out of the general fund. To the extent the franchise fees don't cover expenses, other general fund revenue will pay the difference. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 022426A — Authorizing Transfer of Funds from Fund 226 Communications Fund and Closing the Account. RESOLUTION NO. 022426A CITY OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FUND 226 COMMUNICATIONS FUND AND CLOSING THE ACCOUNT WHEREAS, the City has historically tracked the cable franchise fee revenue and related expenses in Fund 226; and WHEREAS, the continued decline in cable subscriptions has resulted in the fund running at an annual deficit; and WHEREAS, the tracking of the cable franchise fee revenue in a separate fund is neither a requirement of the terms of the franchise nor accounting standards. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE, MINNESOTA THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of approximately $36,000.00 from Fund 226 Communications Fund to Fund 101 General Fund as of December 31, 2025. Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes that Fund 226 be permanently closed and removed from the Chart of Accounts. Section 3. All future cable franchise revenue and expenses will be accounted for in the General Fund and expenses in excess of revenue will be paid by ad valorem taxes or other city revenue. Adopted by the Lauderdale City Council this 24th day of February, 2026. Mary Gaasch Mayor ATTEST: Heather Butkowski City Administrator LAUDERDALE COUNCIL ACTION FORM Meeting Date February 24, 2026 Agenda Item Community Comm. Action Requested Consent ❑ Public Hearing Action ❑ Resolution Discussion 1 Work Session ❑ DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE AND PAST COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Gaasch added this topic to the agenda to discuss ways for the Council to meet more regularly with community members. She will provide more information from a recent League of Minnesota Cities event she attended. If the Council schedules events, it would be great to get them on the calendar a few months in advance so they can get into the newsletter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: LAUDERDALE COUNCIL ACTION FORM Meeting Date February 24, 2026 Agenda Item Climate Action Plan Action Requested Consent ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Discussion ❑X Action ❑ Resolution ❑ Work Session ❑ DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE AND PAST COUNCIL ACTION: The Environmental Commission has been working diligently on gathering community feedback to create a Climate Action Plan. We are all thankful that the County has health educator staff that received a grant on our behalf to make this much less of an effort and at little cost to the City. The Commission has done two outreach efforts. Most recently, they held an open house at City Hall. Following are four pages of notes from the topics discussed during the event. After that are the to -date results of the survey published in January. There are 61 responses so far. Some of the survey questions were cut off on the printed results so a copy of the blank survey was included so you can see the missing information. Between now and the Commission's March meeting, city and county staff will sort the data into a matrix created by the County. The matrix will identify areas of importance to the City based on the feedback and what role the City will take in acting on the feedback. In some cases, like Transportation, the City may dedicate staff and council time to further a cause (i.e. better transit access) but not necessarily spend physical or monetary resources. However, the City may plan to put forward financial resources to a tree replanting program, for example. The matrix will identify the goals, roles, and responsibilities. The goal is to have the Commission review the matrix at their March meeting. The Council would review after that. The matrix will then be sent to the consultant for the information to be included in the draft Climate Action Plan. There will be a final opportunity for community feedback at the Sustainability Fair in late April. Staff are looking for any feedback from the Council on the project and the proposed process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Hall Open House — 02/11/2026 Clean Economy - Diverse group of folks (students, elders, renters, families, homeowners) - Reuse projects like appliance swaps (senior items, pass to freshmen) - Think of ways to use the walls on the highway — beautification/sustainability project - Buy nothing — free/swap day for our community - Clean up and restoration from corporate polluters — make them pay for the damage/accountability - Green funding initiatives/assistance for small businesses Clean Transportation - Sidewalks able to be shoveled and maintained - Sidewalks area +/- in winter maintenance — taking care of them - Connectivity between Eustis, Como, etc.? - Smaller garbage trucks in alleys - Biking is difficult if you must go down/through 280 — something here to examine? - Single hauler trash pickup - Bus stop in Lauderdale vs. just on Larpenteur - Park & ride is wonderful to use to go from Lauderdale to Minneapolis - Maintain sidewalks - Single hauler garbage pickup - Shuttle that picks up in Lauderdale - Streetcars - Transportation options for seniors — shopping, etc. - Transportation options for the Fern residents - Include garbage pickup in property taxes Climate Smart Natural Land - Tree concerns (disease) - Community gardens - Community compost and garden - Nurture trees and forest (Breck Woods) - Plantings along the sound barrier wall of 280 — trees, bushes, vines for beauty, cool shade - Encourage leaving leaves in gardens and composting - Garbage single company - Concerned about tree diseases and climate change, hail, etc. - A single mature tree absorbs roughly 48 pounds (21.8kg. of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. Thriving Communities - How Can We Best Use our Resources? - Shade trees "artificial canopy" - Places of worship (peace?) - Cool place during power outages - Library? Other options? - Affordable housing - Winter compost collection - Community connection and support — more neighborhood activities - Save the trees - Pond was good - Native plants in boulevards - Single company garbage pickup - Save the sliding hill - Thriving communities - feedback - Reduce H2O — reuse - Emergency hub facilities — be prepared Clean Energy & Efficient Buildings - White building? - Solar Efficiency improvements? Wait? - Solar 100% of what you use now? State restrictions? - Snow loading on solar panels roof angle - City Hall solar corning soon! - Big trees in boulevards, smaller trees in backyards - Invest City resources in solar energy - Promote solar (how?) - Generation rate of solar, 10% above what you use, legislative/state policies - Lauderdale seems vulnerable to wind damage + power & internet outages. Usually due to something that happens outside of city boundaries. But also sometimes overhead lines vs wind and vs big garbage trucks running into poles + motor vehicles of all sizes sliding on icy or wet pavement into poles on the streets and in the alleys. Bad enough in spring and fall but more than a few hours in the summer or winter is hazardous. What can we do to prevent some of these weather -related accidental or storm caused outages? What can we do to make Lauderdale less vulnerable and/or speed recovery from these events? Press telcoms & Xcel to move utilities Underground. Micro grid the city and build Solar + batteries to make Lauderdale, at least temporarily independent from the grid? Get a generator for city hall & maybe wireless internet to provide a close emergency shelter space or at least place to charge & use communication devices? Healthy Lives - Unpredictable changes in weather, effects from climate warming on insects, more are moving north - Plant more trees, it helps to cool the environment - Are we prepared for weather emergencies? Like tornadoes? - Pollinator gardens, vegetable gardens in yards - Help for those who want to plant their boulevards with bee & butterfly friendly native plants - Encourage residents to landscape for bees to the curb - Edible landscaping, conservation of resources — rainwater capture, gardener energy - Wildfire smoke affecting plants and covering with soot/dust - Excessive use of plastic in food packaging - Wild -looking gardens are OK - Noticeable difference of heat and wildfires - Rain gardens, bee lawns — what's next? - Get children & youth involved in learning/gardening - Water quality, testing water Climate Action Plan Survey 61 responses Publish analytics Email L❑ Copy 49 responses 2 1 0 1 ?. 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Your Race/ Ethnicity (check all that apply): L❑ Copy 60 responses Black/African American 1 -0 (0%) American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 (0%) Hispanic/Latino -2 (3.3%) Asian or Pacific Islander --1 (1.7%) White/Caucasian prefer not to answer - -5 (8.3%) 0 C611 F1(j) ,n 20 53 (88.3%) 40 60 6. Have any of the following effects of climate change personally impacted you? (Check all that apply): 59 responses Flooding / Flood damage Drought Heat stroke or hyperther... Increased air conditionin... More frequent asthma att... Longer allergy season Breathing/allergy impacts... Health impact due to air... Change in wildlife (fish st... Tree loss due to storm, fl... Increased contact with m... Increases in cost or dift:lc... None of the above 6 (10.2%) --14 (23.7%) (6.8%) 6 (10.2%) 22 (37.3%) -31 (52.5%) _..16 (27.1 %) 13 (22%) -23 (39%) --19 (32.2%) 19 (32.2%) --43 (72.9%) —5 (8.5%) 0 20 40 60 L❑ Copy Please list any other changes you have noticed or ways you have been personally impacted by climate change 18 responses Psychological stress Decrease in insect and bird populations Increased heating costs. Have noticed that lawn goes completely brown more often in summer now if I don't water. increased humidity reducing activity outdoors and sensitivity to heat large storms causing a large tree to fall. bad air quality due to smoke from wildfires over the summer. hail damage. Water usage increase due to drought Of the boxes checked above, I believe that these issues have been exacerbated over the past few years as conditions have become more extreme. Increased flooding in spring/ice damage in winter Higher energy bill costs Extreme weather conditions caused me reducing time doing activities outdoor. Extreme heat or extreme cold limits my time outdoors. Fewer animals like pheasants Increase in heating bills Increased cost of utilities due to high cost of green energy initiatives. Cloud seeding and weather engineering needs to stop. It is poisoning our land (gardens) and water sources . It creates unhealthy air to breathe. It takes away our sunny days. Smoke from wildfires fewer trees in my community leads to less shade Background Information and Statewide Climate Projections Climate Change Concerns 7. How concerned are you about climate change in general? 59 responses • Not at all concerned • Moderately concerned Extremely concerned 8. How concerned are you about the following weather projections for Minnesota? 40 Not at all concerned NM Moderately concerned Extremely concerned 30 20 10 0 eat per 0o 1 1 O(o�Orti L❑ Copy L❑ Copy 9. How concerned are you about the following possible human health Copy impacts of climate change? 40 Not at all concerned Nil Moderately concerned 30 20 10 0 Air quality impacts Availability of clean drinking water Extremely concerned .1 ..,1 Temperature Disease outbreak Food insecurity MentE related illness imr 4 C 10. How concerned are you about the possible infrastructure and ecosystem impacts of climate change? 40 Not at all concerned Moderately concerned 30 20 10 0 ■ 1 Flood damage Taking Actioru • More frequent power outages .1 Tree/plant loss Extremely concerned • 1 I► L� Copy r Fish loss Ecosystem loss 11. How much do you agree with the following statement: "It is important for Lauderdale to take action to prepare for the projected impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?" 59 responses • Disagree • Neutral Agree 12. Please select the following Transportation actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): 58 responses I would use carpools and... I would ride the bus if it r... would walk or ride a bik... I would use shared mobili... I would support the City fi... I would support the City r... I do not support actions t... -33 (56.9%) —29 (50%) --33 (56.9%) 0 7 (12.1%) 10 20 30 40 L❑ Copy L❑ Copy 13. Please select the following Building actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): 58 responses The City should offer inc... It would be beneficial for... The City should offer inc... I would support the City a... The City should require h... The City should power all... I do not support actions t... 0 5 (8.6%) -13 (22.4%) _ 18 (31%) -14 (24.1%) --27 (46.6%) 31 (53.4%) L❑ Copy 37 (63.8%) 10 20 30 40 14. Please select the following Energy actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): 59 responses I would pay $5-$10 more... Community solar should... I'd be willing to pay more... I'd support the City creati... The City should invest in... New residential and com... I would support the City i... do not support actions t... ---16 (27.1%) -25 (42.4%) --10 (16.9%) 12 (20.3%) 16 (27.1%) -26 (44.1%) 0 -8 (13.6%) -33 (55.9%) 10 20 30 40 L❑ Copy D 15. Please select the following Waste reduction actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): 60 responses I would support the City e... I think my rates should b... I think businesses should... I would support incentive... I'd support the City partn... I support organized colle... I would support organize... I do not support actions t... --16 (26.7%) I - 1 (1.7%) 0 --23 (38.3%) 17 (28.3%) —25 (41.7%) ---13 (21.7%) 27 (45%) 10 20 30 40 L❑ Copy 40 (66.7° 16. What would you like to see the City do to help residents or businesses prepare for the impacts of climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions? List any other actions you would like to see here. 31 responses The city should be more transparent regarding the 2030 comprehensive plan. Which would tear down the single family homes on Larpenteur Ave and replace with affordable housing infrastructure. Kick backs from the Met Council should also be made transparent to all residents regarding their financial aid to the city. A single garbage hauler for Lauderdale!! I would love to see more recycling and composting options throughout the city. More incentives for landlords to improve their units and make them more sustainable would be great. Protect Breckeoods Give the people a break who are actually trying to reduce gas emissions. Cheaper Solar Any effort to support residents migrate to solar power (including plug-in solar support) Big supporter of native planting - having more education around this, maybe incentives for residents who do plant natives, a native garden in the park maybe? There is no reason to exploit this agenda. We cant stop wildfires . Rather stop the crap they are releasing in the air from airplanes! Spraying all that crap is what is injuring us! Plant bushes, vines and trees along the east side of the Hwy 280 sound barrier. Preserve and protect the Lauderdale Nature Area south of Larpenteur, including the woods known as Breck Woods, and work with Falcon Heights to maintain its continuity with the wooded land along the old trolley tracks in Falcon Heights. Explore the possibility of creating a community solar field in the watershed drainage area just west of Hwy 280 and north of Como (former site of Goodwill). No non -reusable bags(plastic or paper), compost only takeout containers and bags. Compost options. Solar Power Action Planning Meetings. Incentive and or education for tree trimming/care Shovel larpenteur sidewalks do people xan actually walk, reduce waste, really implement comp plan green space, local transportation like the roseville circulator Curbside organic recycling and organized collection are two, low hanging fruit items that could be readily implemented and have significant impact Pass along any new or pertinent information from credible organizations who study these topics. Improve walkability and decrease car -focused infrastructure Improve the electrical grid to weatherproof it. For example, burying as much as possible to protect from storm damage. More education to people in this topic (Emergency preparation and assistance) Require commercial lawn services to reduce or eliminate pollutants and pesticides and, instead, adopt climate -friendly methods of lawn care, like natural gardens, fruit trees, and less lawn mowing. More gardens, less lawn, everywhere. Less machinery and more gardeners. Insulation and conservation. Eliminate high power and unnecessary public lighting causing light pollution. Emergency preparedness plans Lauderdale does best by doing less I'd like the city to focus more on affordability of rising utilities and tax costs Plant more trees in productive places (ex: around play grounds to shade the playground, along the street to cool the asphalt/concrete, etc) Subsidies for solar, geothermal, wind install, or home insulation improvements. Would like to see solar panels installed on top of, and a wind turbine behind (catch wind from 280) City Hall. Upgrade publics work building, upgrade City Hall installation, upgrade public works equipment to electric where feasible, like trucks and park mowers, weed whippers, snow blowers, etc. Encourage planting more trees for shade and protect existing trees Collaborating with a solar company to get a group of houses to install panels so all get a reduced cost / some oversight of the quality and connectivity of the installation. Promote the conversion of regular lawns to more native/drought resistant/reduce use of chemicals/resilient yards and gardens. Have city periodic collection events for chemicals, paint, electronics, etc. that people may accumulate or discard inadequately instead of taking them to collection centers. Classes on recycling save and replace our trees Team with UofM to energy audit all buildings in the entire town then use as basis for energy improvement projects Using data & experiences as city scale medium term (10 year ?) research project to watch energy efficiency/energy bill #s & $ 17. How would you like to be involved in creating a plan to address climate change in Lauderdale? (check all that apply): 55 responses Community forums Host a conversation with a group I am connected to Follow updates via email or website Surveys --3 (5.5%) Newsletter Find more information at community events alread... 0 20 -24 (43.6%) --41 (74.5%) —32 (58.2%) --32 (58.2%) -24 (43.6%) 40 18. The Environment and Sustainability Commission is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about the climate action planning process and to share feedback on what you would like to see included in the plan. This event will take place on February 11, 2026 from 5pm - 7pm at Lauderdale City Hall. 57 responses 60 L❑ Copy L❑ Copy • I will plan to attend 41 I am unable to attend but interested in future events I am unable to attend and NOT interested in future events Climate Action Plan Survey The City of Lauderdale is developing a community -wide Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address resilience to climate change and work towards reduced greenhouse gas emissions. About this Survey This survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and will ask you to share your concerns and ideas about climate change related challenges the city is facing and what can be done in response. This survey is organized into four sections: 1) Demographics 2) Your personal experiences with climate change 3) Your climate change concerns 4) Actions you think the City could take in response. All questions are optional, but you must click submit on the final page for your responses to be recorded. Demographics Please note: The demographic questions are being collected in order to help the City work towards equity and balance in the responses received. Your email address will not be shared. If you would like to receive Climate Action Plan updates and other city new please sign up via the City's website. 1. Email 2. 1. Would you like us to add your email to the city emailing list? Mark only one oval. r Yes No 3. 2. Do you live in the City of Lauderdale Mark only one oval. ( ) Yes, I rent a home or apartment in Lauderdale (` 9 Yes, I own a home or condo/townhome in Lauderdale .............. ) No 4. 3. Do you work, or own a business, in the City of Lauderdale? Mark only one oval. Yes, I own a business in Lauderdale Yes, I work in Lauderdale 5. 4. What age category describes you? Mark only one oval. 25 or younger 26-39 ( ) 40-54 55- 74 C ) 75 and over 6. 5. Your Race/ Ethnicity (check all that apply): Check all that apply. Black/African American 1 American Indian/Alaskan Native Hispanic/Latino Asian or Pacific Islander White/Caucasian prefer not to answer Other: Personal Experiences with Climate Change This section asks you about which effects of climate change have effected you both in Lauderdale and other parts of your life. 7. 6. Have any of the following effects of climate change personally impacted you? (Check all that apply): Check all that apply. Flooding / Flood damage Drought I Heat stroke or hyperthermia Increased air conditioning use More frequent asthma attacks Longer allergy season Breathing/allergy impacts due to western wild fires Health impact due to air pollution Change in wildlife (fish stock, etc) Tree loss due to storm, flooding, drought, etc Increased contact with mosquitos/ticks Increases in cost or difficulty in obtaining home insurance None of the above 8. Please list any other changes you have noticed or ways you have been personally impacted by climate change Background Information and Statewide Climate Projections This section provides background information on a previous survey conducted by the Lauderdale Sustainability and Environmental Commission and statewide climate projections in Minnesota if we continue on a 'business as usual' track. See the following maps from the University of Minnesota to better understand how climate change may effect Minnesota and our community. Source: Liess, S. Roop, H.A., Twine, T.E., Noe, R., Clark, S., Coffman, D., Dolma, D., Farris, A., Fernandez, A., Gorman, J., Meyer, N. 2025. Fine -scale Climate Projections over Minnesota for the 21 st Century. Prepared for the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. V1.1 https://climate.umn.edu/MN-CIiMAT released September 2025. Source: Coffman, D., Black, K., Boyd, K., Clark, S., Greene, B., Saravana, D., Weske, C. 2024. Climate Change in East Central Minnesota. Prepared for the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. Version 1; September 2024. www.climate.umn.edu/regional-climate- summaries Sustainability and Environmental Commission 2024 Survey The City of Lauderdale has a long-standing commitment to sustainability work. With the formation of a Sustainability and Environmental Commission in 2024, commissioners have been working to identify priorities and topics of interest to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change in the Lauderdale community. During this summer's Day in the Park, commissioners asked residents, "which [sustainability] topic do you want to learn more about?" to understand where residents would like to see action. 32 residents voted for one of the six topics. This quick survey, in addition to the current survey you are completing, will inform the CAP planning team draft strategies and actions. What Topic Do You Want to Learn More About? ■ Pollinators Tree Cover ■ Low Salt vs. No Salt No Mow vs. Slow Mow Solar or Geothermal Power Mi Organic materials (organics recycling, what to do with lawn waste) Projected increase in annual daily maximum temperature in 2040-2059 (3.5 degrees Fahrenheit higher in Ramsey County) 1 On average, by mid-century (2040-2059), under an intermediate emissions (SSP 245) scenario, annual daily maximum temperature in Ramsey County is projected to increase 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit relative to historical simulations (1995-2014). Model: ensemble ! Grid cells in A41: 33 f Source: climate.umn.edu v1.1 beta 'Tlra.�wa RRY 3,rl.,r Difference from historical simulations in daily maximum •{1 temperature (unit: 'F) ■ 4.1 io 4.5 ! r I r ` 1 3.7 to 4.1 3.3 to 3.7 2.9 to 3.3 2.5 to 2-9 `*„ U SFalial ? Lea!tw Esri. GCI3-n, NO,A Gmrran. L'=R=.rid chcr svitvlc u Stam_n De qr. ° Stadia Fairs•". Opcn)JawTdee:. ':L, CcmrlSL'cet,iap Projected increase in annual precipitation in 2040-2059 (an increase of 0.7 inches for Ramsey County). Note: On average, rain events are projected to intensify, meaning more rain will likely fall in a single storm, with longer dry periods in between. Additionally, due to warming temperatures, by mid-century, the number of days per year with at least 1 inch of snow cover is expected to decline by 12 days in East Central, MN (Coffman, et. al., 2024) Difference from historical simulations in precipitation (unit: inches) 2.5 10 3.5 1.5102.5 0.5 lo 1.5 -0.5 to 0.5 -1.5 to -0.5 On average, by mid-century (2040-2059), under an intermediate emissions (SSP 245) scenario, annual precipitation in Ramsey County is projected to increase 0.7 inches relative to historical simulations {1995-2014). Model: ensembles Grid cells in AOI: 33 Source: climate.umn.edu v1.1 beta J opalni = Ledl (O 'i =0EO ! �, t10VA Gamut. 1:=R_, sod ..., 0L3 r-n Deg o St.T.: 0pun},.3pT . ' rpr�5 •ost',f.p Projected number of days that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in 2040-2059 (an increase of 15.3 days per year for Ramsey County) Difference from historical simulations in number of days that exceed 90 `F (unit: days) 20 to 25 15to20 10to15 5 to 10 0to5 On average, by mid-century (2040-2059), under an intermediate emissions (SSP 245) scenario, annual number of days that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Ramsey County is projected to increase 15.3 days relative to historical simulations (1995-2014). Model: ensemble Grid cells in AOI: 33 I Source: climate.umn.edu v1.1 beta U Eipal :i Leal, E: Climate Change Concerns GEe NOt,A Gjrmi,,, I ERR, ;yards rcr co,,R.ibnIE,e 6L�rrv. tacm C'ap E OpurNapTlen.,CL.punSeeLeMa. This section asks you about what future effects of climate change you are concerned about both in Lauderdale and other parts of your life. Refer to the previous section (Background and Projections) to help answer the following questions. 9. 7. How concerned are you about climate change in general? Mark only one oval. Not at all concerned (; Moderately concerned �;) Extremely concerned 10. 8. How concerned are you about the following weather projections for Minnesota? Mark only one oval per row. Not at all Moderately Extremely concerned concerned concerned More heavy rain events Change in precipitation Drought Extreme weather events (heatwaves, wildfires, cold snaps, etc.) Larger swings in weather (rapid shift between conditions - hot/cold or wet/dry) 11. 9. How concerned are you about the following possible human health impacts of climate change? Mark only one oval per row. Not at all Moderately Extremely concerned concerned concerned Air quality impacts Availability of clean drinking water Temperature related illness Disease outbreak Food insecurity Mental health impacts Risks to vulnerable people 12. 10. How concerned are you about the possible infrastructure and ecosystem impacts of climate change? Mark only one oval per row. Not at all Moderately Extremely concerned concerned concerned Flood damage More frequent power outages Tree/plant Toss Fish loss Ecosystem Toss Taking Action This section asks what actions you think the City of Lauderdale should take in response to climate change. Please note: The example actions shown in this section are only to understand opinions. Example actions may or may not be reflected in the plan that is developed. 13. 11. How much do you agree with the following statement: "It is important for Lauderdale to take action to prepare for the projected impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions?" Mark only one oval. ....._...... ) Disagree ( } Neutral Agree 14. 12. Please select the following Transportation actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): Check all that apply. I would use carpools and rideshare programs to commute to work if they were available. I I would ride the bus if it ran more frequently and during more hours of the day. I would walk or ride a bike at least once more per week if there was access to safe bike routes. I would use shared mobility options if they were more available (carpool, HourCar /Evie, etc). I would support the City financing electric vehicle charging stations for public use. I would support the City replacing its city vehicles with electric and hybrid vehicles. I do not support actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. 15. 13. Please select the following Building actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): Check all that apply. The City should offer incentives for rental properties to meet energy efficiency standards reducing costs for owners and tenants. It would be beneficial for me to know the energy score of a house before buying it. The City should offer incentives for energy and water efficiency and solar readiness. I I would support the City and utilities in expanding incentives for customers switching from using gas to electricity. The City should require higher energy efficiency standards for all municipal building projects. TThe City should power all new municipal buildings with 100% renewable electricity. I do not support actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings, housing, and development. 16. 14. Please select the following Energy actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): Check all that apply. would pay $5-$10 more per month for a subscription to local solar power generation. Community solar should be available at lower cost to low- and moderate -income customers. I'd be willing to pay more for electricity at certain times of day and less at others to meet energy resilience goals. I'd support the City creating incentives for residents and businesses to install solar power. I The City should invest in innovative technologies that enhance renewable energy usage. New residential and commercial buildings to be "solar ready" (designed and constructed to make future installation of solar easy and less expensive). I I would support the City installing cost-effective renewable energy at City owned properties. I do not support actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy. 17. 15. Please select the following Waste reduction actions you would support or engage in (check up to three): Check all that apply. would support the City expanding food recycling/ compost collection service in the community. I think my rates should be based on the amount of trash I throw away. I think businesses should be required to have recycling collection. 1 would support incentives to recycle construction materials. I'd support the City partnering or investing in processes that divert usable items for reuse. support organized collection (the limiting of one hauler collection). would support organized collection of bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, and appliances.. do not support actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in waste management. 18. 16. What would you like to see the City do to help residents or businesses prepare for the impacts of climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions? List any other actions you would like to see here. 19. 17. How would you like to be involved in creating a plan to address climate change in Lauderdale? (check all that apply): Check all that apply. Community forums Host a conversation with a group I am connected to Follow updates via email or website Surveys Newsletter Find more information at community events already taking place 20. 18. The Environment and Sustainability Commission is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about the climate action planning process and to share feedback on what you would like to see included in the plan. This event will take place on February 11, 2026 from 5pm - 7pm at Lauderdale City Hall. Mark only one oval. I will plan to attend I am unable to attend but interested in future events am unable to attend and NOT interested in future events This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google.