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MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 4, 2016
1. Call to Order
Councilmember Spano called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Communications Specialist (Ms. Pribbenow),
and Recording Secretary (Ms. Batra).
Ia. Elected Officials Oath of Office
Judge Allen Oleisky administered the oath of office to the newly elected officials, Mayor
Spano, Councilmember HallfIn and Councilmember Miller.
1b. Pledge of Allegiance
le. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2015, as presented
The motion passed 7-0.
3b. Study Session Meeting Minutes December 14, 2015
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to
approve the Study Session Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2015, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3e. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes December 21, 2015
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2015, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
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4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of November 28, 2015
through December 25, 2015.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 16-001 designating the St. Louis Park Sun -Sailor as the City's
Official Newspaper for 2016.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 16-002 Declaring 2016 City Council Meeting Dates.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 16-003 appointing the following Councilmembers to the Office
of Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2016:
Councilmember
Term of Appointment
Susan Sanger
January — April 2016
Anne Mavity
May — August 2016
Steve Hallfin
September — December 2016
Lt was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Rallfin, to
approve the Agenda as presented on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of'all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None
9. Communications
Councilmember Hallfin stated that it is a pleasure to see all those in attendance to witness
tonight's formalities. He stated he is pleased and honored to serve the City.
Councilmember Miller stated it is a pleasure and a privilege to serve on the Council and he
appreciates the opportunity. He explained that he is looking forward to serving the community
for the next four years.
Mayor Spano thanked former Mayor Jeff Jacobs for his service on the Council. He explained
that this is the first time in 16 years a new Mayor has been elected. Mayor Spano stated he was
looking back through the City Charter and was struck by the content in the Preamble. He read
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the Preamble to the Council and audience, encouraged the Council to use the words of the
Preamble to guide their service, and stated he is looking forward to serving with the Council and
the City in the coming term.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Meliss Kennedy, City Clerk