HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2016LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
Page 1 of 3 February 9, 2016
Mayor Dains called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
Councilors present: Mayor Jeff Dains, Mary Gaasch, Roxanne Grove, and Lara Mac Lean.
Councilors absent: Denise Hawkinson.
Staff present: Heather Butkowski, City Administrator and Jim Bownik, Assistant City
Administrator.
Approvals
Mayor Dains asked for changes to the meeting agenda. City Administrator Butkowski requested
that purchase payment of 1821 Eustis Street be added under Discussion/Action Items. Motion
was made by Councilor Gaasch to approve the agenda with the purchase payment of 1821 Eustis
Street added under Discussion/Action Items, seconded by Councilor Mac Lean and carried
unanimously.
Councilor Mac Lean moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes of January 26, 2016.
Councilor Grove seconded the motion and carried unanimously.
Councilor Gaasch moved and seconded by Councilor Grove to approve the claims totaling
$104,085.15. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent
Mayor Dains asked if any Councilors wished to remove items from the Consent Agenda. There
being none, Councilor Gaasch moved and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean to approve the
Consent Agenda thereby approving Resolution 020916A Approving the Joint Powers Agreement
with Ramsey County for New Voting System Acquisition and Operation, Resolution 020916B
Government/Municipal/Public Funds Banking Resolution and Recreation Agreement with City
of Falcon Heights. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion / Action Items
A. Hen Chicken Permit Application for 1736 Malvern Street
Mayor Dains introduced the topic with Councilor Gaasch abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
City Administrator Butkowski noted that hen chicken permits were first issued in 2013 with a
term of two years. Matthew Koncar has submitted a renewal permit for 24 hens. The City
Council must review applications with more than twelve hens.
Matthew Koncar was present to answer any questions. Motion was made by Councilor Grove
and seconded by Councilor Mac Lean approve the non-domestic animal permit for Matthew
Koncar of 1736 Malvern Street. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 3 -0-1 (Gaasch).
LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
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B. Approve Purchase Payment of 1821 Eustis Street
Administrator Butkowski reviewed the draft closing statement noting that the title insurance was
not resolved at the time of the meeting at a cost of $650.00. Motion was made by Councilor Mac
Lean and seconded by Councilor Gaasch approving payment not to exceed $86,536.93 for the
purchase of 1821 Eustis Street. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Administrator Butkowski noted that the funds would be wired on Wednesday, February 10 with
the closing scheduled for Thursday, February 11.
City administrator noted the next meeting may include the Approval of Plans and Specifications
for 2016 Public Works Projects, Community Events Planning with Park and Community
Involvement Committee, Ramsey County Commissioner McGuire under Presentations and Cor
Wilson of the Cable Commission under Work Session. City Administrator Butkowski noted the
Annual Police Report is scheduled for March 22 and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
presentation on April 12 by Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP.
Work Session
A. Public Comment
None.
B. Community Update
Administrator Butkowski reported that Roseville Park and Recreation will not be using the
Community Park for summer programming due to the development of their facilities. The
Puppet Wagon will continue at the Community Park.
A letter was sent to Corval on inflow and infiltration outlining two options for testing on their
site with a response requested by February 29.
Mayor Dains inquired as to the date for League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Day.
Mayor Dains stated his conflict of interest with Labor Negotiations due to his employment and
left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Closed Session
A. Labor Negotiations
Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch called the closed session of the City Council at 7:55 p.m. The purpose of
the closed session was to consider strategies for labor negotiations including negotiation
strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals conducted
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 179A.01 — 179A.025.
Mayor Pro -Tem Gaasch closed the session at 8:23 p.m.
LAUDERDALE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Lauderdale City Hall
1891 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
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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 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Terry J. Pe gL"
Deputy 6ty Clerk