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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/11/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota Nov. 6, 2023 1. Call to order. Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. a. Pledge of allegiance b. Roll call Council members present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed Council members absent: Margaret Rog Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal Guests: Sue Zelickson and friends and family; Representatives from Perspectives Inc; members of the public. 2. Approve agenda. It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Mohamed, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Rog absent). 3. Presentations. a. Proclamation honoring the contributions of Sue Zelickson to the St. Louis Park community Council Member Farris read the proclamation. Council Member Farris said that she has known Ms. Zelickson for the last ten years and she loves her so much. Council Member Farris added the kids love Ms. Zelickson, she has the best hugs and laugh. Council Member Farris thanked Sue for all that she does. Council Member Budd noted that as the Council Member for Ward 3, she has visited the Kids Café a few times and always received a warm reception. She described the Kids Café as a wonderful program, and she thanked all who attended tonight to honor Ms. Zelickson. Mayor Spano stated Ms. Zelickson is partially responsible for his decision to run for mayor. He recalled a dinner event at the Kid’s Café a few years ago and how it was that event that sparked his deeper interest in city government. He thanked Ms. Zelickson for creating the space at Perspectives and helping the kids develop confidence and strength. City council meeting -2- Nov. 6, 2023 Sharon Guffan, St. Louis Park resident, stated she has known Ms. Zelickson for many years. Ms. Guffan described how alongside a successful career, Ms. Zelickson is also a mother and wife. Ms. Zelickson was a trailblazer – at one time, the only woman on WCCO radio - and her outstanding work at Perspectives was done for the benefit of the children. Ms. Guffan thanked the mayor and city council for the proclamation, noting it is well-deserved. Ms. Zelickson stated it was a pleasant shock when she received the proclamation from the city and a further surprise that staff and participants from Perspectives were planning to be in attendance. She noted her first home was in St. Louis Park on Quentin Avenue, before moving to Golden Valley. She described the proclamation as a true honor, adding that her time with Kids Café was a wonderful experience. The head chef at Perspectives Kids Café said she has known Ms. Zelickson for 20 years and started her path to culinary success as one of the kids at the café. She added Ms. Zelickson is an inspiration, her legacy will live on, and she loves her so much. b. Proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as “Small Business Saturday” Mayor Spano read the proclamation. 4. Minutes. a. Minutes of Oct. 9, 2023 city council study session b. Minutes of Oct 23, 2023 city council study session Council Member Dumalag requested a revision to page 9, paragraph 1, to state: “Councilmember Dumalag stated she was in favor of the bridge at the time the council discussed it at a study session. She added it has already been decided and she is not in favor of discussing it again. The work is already started and will be completed at the end of October.” It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Mohamed, to approve the Oct. 9, 2023, city council study session minutes as amended, and the Oct. 23, 2023 city council study session minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Rog absent). 4. Consent items. a. Approve city disbursements b. Approve bid for multifunction printer equipment lease c. Resolution No. 23- 139 accepting work and authorizing final payment for Dakota- Edgewood Trail Bridge project (4019-2000), Ward 1, 4 d. Resolution No. 23-140 removing permit parking restrictions at 2720 Utica Avenue (traffic study #779) – Ward 1 e. Resolution No. 23-141 accepting donations to the parks and recreation department f. Approve second reading and adopt interim Ordinance No. 2673-23 for moratorium related to commercial cannabis activities City council meeting -3- Nov. 6, 2023 g. Resolution No. 23-142 authorizing special assessment for sewer service line repair at 2201 Louisiana Avenue South Mayor Spano noted the incorrect set of city disbursements was attached to the packet for today’s meeting and the correct packet has now been replaced and is at the dais for the public to view, as well as updated copies for each of the council members. It was moved by Council Member Mohamed, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Rog absent). 6. Public hearings – none. 7. Regular business – none. 8. Communications and announcements. Mayor Spano stated there is one more day left for early voting in the Municipal General Election and please make sure to vote on Tuesday if you have not already done so. Ms. Keller added polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and election information is noted on the city website. She asked everyone to thank the election workers who work many hours and are our friends and neighbors. 9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor