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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/2026LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 1 of 2 June 23, 2026 Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Sayre called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll Ca1I Councilors present: Sharon Kelly, Duane Pulford, and Mayor Pro Tem Evan Sayre. Councilors absent: Jeff Dains and Mayor Mary Gaasch. Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator; and Miles Cline, Deputy City Clerk. Approvals Mayor Pro Tem Sayre asked if there were any additions to the meeting agenda. There being none, Councilor Pulford moved and seconded by Councilor Kelly to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Sayre asked if there were corrections to the minutes of the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting. There being none, Councilor Kelly moved and seconded by Councilor Pulford to approve the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Sayre 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 $28,601.62. Motion carried unanimously. Informational Presentations/Reports A. Presentation by District 10 Metropolitan Council Member Peter Lindstrom Peter Lindstrom, the City's Metropolitan Council (MC) representative, updated the City Council on projects and priorities of the MC that affect the region and Lauderdale. Along with Lauderdale Sector Representative Meritt Clapp -Smith, Lindstrom presented and fielded questions from City Council members. B. Day in the Park Update Administrator Butkowski gave an update on the food, games, music, and events that will take place at Lauderdale's annual Day in the Park event. The event will take place on Thursday, July 9 from 5:00 — 8:00 p.m. at Lauderdale Community Park. Discussion/Action Item A. Review Draft Climate Action Plan Butkowski explained that the Environmental Commission gathered feedback for the Climate Action Plan through a survey and an open house. This data was organized into a matrix that was handed off to Sydne Tursky of the Great Plains Institute. She turned the matrix into the draft Climate Action Plan. The draft is a work in progress. The Environmental Commission reviewed it at their meeting this past week and plan to share it with the community at Day in the Park. LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 Page 2 of 2 June 23, 2026 They will finalize their feedback at their July meeting. Similarly, staff are looking for feedback from the City Council. Tursky presented to the Council remotely and fielded questions from the Council during her presentation. Set Agenda for Next Meeting Butkowski stated that the next meeting may include the May financial reports, revisions to the sewer utility ordinance, revisions to the storm water ordinance, and the 2027 budget and goals. Work Session A. Staff Project Updates Butkowski shared that staff are working on the Met Council I&I and DNR Diseased Tree grant reimbursements. B. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council Mayor Pro Tem Sayre opened the floor to those interested in addressing the Council. There being nobody interested in speaking, Mayor Pro Tem Sayre closed the floor. Adjournment Councilor Kelly moved and seconded by Councilor Pulford to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Miles Cline Deputy City Clerk