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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2004Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2004 1. Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. 2. ROLL Council present: Christensen, Giannetti, Gill -Gerbig, McCloskey and Mayor Dains Staff present: Administrator Getschow 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda. Motion by McCloskey, second by Christensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL A. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Gill -Gerbig, second by Giannetti to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2004 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. Approval of Claims totaling $19,256.84. Motion by Christensen, second by McCloskey to approve the claims totaling $19,256.84. Motion carried unanimously. 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA I I a Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, October 12, 2004 Page 2 6. CONSENT 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ CITIZENS ADDRESSING STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS A. Halloween Party. Council member and Park and Community Involvement Committee (PCIC) liaison Giannetti reminded everyone about Halloween party at City Hall on Sunday, October 31St from 5:00-7:00 p.m. There will be candy, hot dogs, mini -donuts, the maze, kid's movies, and a special appearance by magician "Giannetti the Magnificent". Donations of money and candy before the event are appreciated. Those donations can be brought to City Hall. The Committee is also looking for volunteers to assist at the event. Potential volunteers can contact Kevin at City Hall. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 10. ACTION 11. DISCUSSION 12. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 13. SET AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING 1. City Prosecutor Presentation 2. SCORE Grant Resolution 3. Organized Collection Resolution 4. P Quarter Financial and Investment Report Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, October 12, 2004 Page 3 14. WORK SESSION DISCUSSION A. Larpenteur Avenue Redevelopment. The City Council discussed the project goals for a Larpenteur Avenue redevelopment project with representatives from Ehlers and Associates. They also discussed a communications plan and process that would involve all interested parties. It was again verified that the primary geographic area of the potential redevelopment project is south of Larpenteur Avenue between Carl and Eustis Streets. B. Organized Collection Process. The City Council discussed concluding the organized collection process. The Council consensus is to maintain the current system of 4 to 5 haulers in Lauderdale, but they will consider moving to a one -day collection of solid waste and recycling within that system. C. Northwest Youth and Family Services Contract, The City Council discussed a contract proposal that was forwarded from Northwest Youth and Family Services. D. Draft Zoning Ordinance. The City Council discussed Chapter 19 (Manufactured Homes), Chapter 20 (Landscaping), and Chapter 21 (Signs) of the draft zoning ordinance. E. Parking Ordinance. The Council also discussed the parking ordinance revisions that were enacted earlier this summer regarding abandoned vehicles and cars being left standing on the street for more than three days. Council member Christensen stated that he had spoken with a resident whose brother's car was towed under this ordinance. The City Council affirmed their understanding and support for the ordinance but requested that, if possible, a copy of the ordinance be placed by a police officer on the windshield of a vehicle when it is chalked. The Council also discussed waiting one extra day to tow a car after it has been ticketed under this parking ordinance. 15. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gill -Gerbig, second by Christensen to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Ayes: All.