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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/2004Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2004 1. Meeting called to order at 7:07 P.M. 2. ROLL Council present: Christensen, Giannetti, McCloskey, Gill -Gerbig and Mayor Dains Staff present: Administrator Getschow 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda. Motion by Giannetti, second by Gill -Gerbig 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 May 25, 2004 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. Approval of Claims totaling $18,503.09. Motion by Christensen, second by McCloskey to approve the claims totaling $18,503.09. Motion carried unanimously. 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 6. CONSENT Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, June 8,2004 Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ CITIZENS ADDRESSING STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS A. Northwest Youth and Family Services. Kay Andrews, Executive Director, provided a presentation to the City Council on the social service programs offered by NYFS to the ten northern suburban cities. She stated that Lauderdale is the only northern suburban community that has not contracted for services, even though their programs have served some Lauderdale residents. She was hoping that Lauderdale would reconsider participating through a contract arrangement. Mayor Dains stated that when a contract was considered several years ago, the cost did not seem to match up with the number of residents being served. He would want to be assured that the City cost matches up well with the residents that benefit from the programs. He also was concerned about resident access to the locations of the programs and services that are in the more northern suburbs. Andrews stated that she believes more Lauderdale residents are served through the NYFS programs today than were served six or seven years ago. The Mayor stated that he would invite NYFS to send a contract to city staff for review. The Council could then consider officially contracting with agency for services provided to city residents. 10. ACTION A. Resolution 060804A: A Resolution of Intent that the City of Lauderdale will enforce Minnesota State Statutes 169.69 (Muffler) and 169.693 (Motor Vehicle Noise Limits). Administrator Getschow stated that the City must pass a resolution stating that it will enforce Minnesota Statutes 169.69 (Muffler) and 169.693 (Motor Vehicle Noise Limits) prior to proceeding with the enforcement of the vehicle noise laws. This resolution would be forwarded to MNDOT prior to the ordering and installing of pertinent signage. Getschow stated that an ordinance revision may follow this action, but further discussion with MnDOT is needed. Also, MnDOT has stated that signs that read "No Jake Braking" are no longer allowed due to patent issues and signs such as "Lauderdale enforces vehicle noise limits" may be more appropriate. Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2004 Page 3 Council member McCloskey requested that the City consider enforcing these noise regulations on Larpenteur Avenue, in addition to Highway 280. City staff will research the Larpenteur Avenue possibility. Motion by McCloskey, second by Christensen to approve Resolution 060804A: A Resolution of Intent that the City of Lauderdale will enforce Minnesota State Statutes 169.69 (Muffler) and 169.693 (Motor Vehicle Noise Limits). Roll: Yes. All. Motion carried. 11. ADDITIONAL ITEMS A. Fulham Street Maintenance Project. Council member Gill -Gerbig stated that recycle and overlay project is nearing completion. The final layer of pavement was placed last week. The driveways will soon be tied in and the project will then be complete. B. Ramsey County 800 MHz Project. The City Administrator updated the City Council on this county -wide public safety communications project. The County and the municipalities are currently researching dispatching options. 12. SET AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING 1. Resident's Guide and Directory 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATING TO ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE (KARKOC PARCEL) The City Council went into executive session at 7:54 p.m. for the purpose of attorney-client privilege to discuss pending litigation against the City of Lauderdale regarding the Karkoc/Walsh Lake parcel. The Council came back into open session at 8:45 p.m. Lauderdale City Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2004 Page 4 14. WORK SESSION DISCUSSION A. Draft Zoning Ordinance. The City Council discussed Chapter 6 of the zoning ordinance as it relates to front yard fences. The Council then discussed Chapters 15 and 16 of draft zoning ordinance. B. Alley Signs. The Council also discussed placing speed limit signs in the newly paved alleys. C. Seasonal Winter Parking Regulations. The City Council discussed revising the odd/even and snow emergency winter parking regulations. Motion by McCloskey, second by Gill -Gerbig to adjourn a 9:30 P.M. Ayes: All.