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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/01/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularOfficial minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota Jan. 2, 2024 1. Call to order. Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. a. Pledge of allegiance American Legion Post #282 Commander Richard Bremer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance along with Commander Bill Davies. They presented a brief overview of the post’s duties and contributions to the community. b. Roll call Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, and Margaret Rog Council members absent: none. Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh) city clerk (Ms. Kennedy) Guests: Jody Warden, Donnie Williams, Tom Miller, Hilal Ibrahim, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Representative Ilhan Omar, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, State Representative Larry Kraft, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Omar Fateh, School Board Member Abdilhakim Ibrahim, and members of the public 2. Approve agenda. It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3. Presentations. a. Oath of office for newly elected officials (Council Member At Large A Yolanda Farris, Council Member At Large B Paul Baudhuin, Mayor Mohamed) Ms. Kennedy administered the oath of office to the newly elected council members. Council Member Baudhuin introduced Jody Warden to speak on his behalf. Ms. Warden described how Council Member Baudhuin lives out his commitments with his words and actions. She described how, upon moving to St. Louis Park, the Baudhuin family became involved in the community in various ways including Park TV, STEP and the Human Rights Commission. She welcomed him to his new role as council member and looks forward to seeing how his actions and service benefit the community. DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 City council meeting -2- Jan. 2, 2024 Council Member Baudhuin thanked his family for their support and stated it is an honor to serve the community as their council member. Council Member Farris introduced her co-worker Donnie Williams to speak on her behalf. Ms. Williams shared how proud she is of Council Member Farris. Ms. Williams observed that Council Member Farris is the kindest person she has come across, her leadership is everything the city needs, and congratulated both Council Member Farris and Mayor Mohamed. Council Member Farris added her thanks to the constituents of St. Louis Park for all their support. She shared how campaigning allowed her to experience interactions with the residents of St. Louis Park and that the experience was an honor. Council Member Farris welcomed the community to contact her with their needs. Mayor Mohamed introduced Tom Miller to speak on her behalf. Mr. Miller had encouraged Mayor Mohamed to run for city council several years ago and shared his observations of her path to public office. He described Mayor Mohamed as incredibly emotionally intelligent and how she continues to flourish - from earning her college degree, to her role with the Department of Health, and her various other roles in the community and at home. He added it is in her DNA to help people as she advocates for kids all day long, represents residents on the city council and helps her own family. Mr. Miller shared how Mayor Mohamed’s commitment to the community includes her responsibility to the Somali community and the greater Islamic community as well. He added her family is important to her and they support the core of her integrity. Mayor Mohamed also introduced her neighbor and friend to speak on her behalf, Hilal Ibrahim. Ms. Ibrahim grew up in St. Louis Park and serves on the Park Nicollet Foundation Board of Directors. She shared that celebrating this moment with Mayor Mohamed is very special for her. Ms. Ibrahim celebrated their friendship as children, Mayor Mohamed’s grit and dedication, and stated the mayor deserves this and thanked her parents for raising a brilliant young woman and friend. She wished her the best of luck on her journey. Council Member Brausen stated this is an honor for him to sit on the dais with these people, who work for the community and do what the city needs them to do to make the community the best place possible. Council Member Rog congratulated all and stated she is looking forward to the future. Mayor Mohamed thanked her family and her friends, noting this had been a long journey. She appreciates her work colleagues and support from all those involved. b. Proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing in St. Louis Park as January 16, 2024 4. Minutes – none. 5. Consent items. DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 City council meeting -3- Jan. 2, 2024 a. Resolution No. 24-001 declaring city council meeting dates for 2024 b. Resolution No. 24-002 appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem c. Resolution No. 24-003 designating official city newspaper d. Resolution No. 24-004 authorizing bank signatories e. Resolution No. 24-005 designating official depositories f. Approve city disbursements It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Dumalag, to approve the consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. 6. Public hearings – none. 7. Regular business – none. 8. Communications and announcements. a. 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update b. Cultural observances proclamations Ms. Keller noted on Monday, January 15, 2024, the city will host its National Day of Healing event, which encourages the city to come together and celebrate diversity. She added it is co- hosted by the St. Louis Park School District and the state’s Lt. Governor will participate as well as Mayor Mohamed. She added the event takes place at the Westwood Hills Nature Center from 4-7 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2024. Mayor Mohamed thanked those who attended tonight’s meeting. She thanked Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Representative Ilhan Omar, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, former St. Louis Park city council member and current Representative Larry Kraft, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Omar Fateh, and School Board Member Abdilhakim Ibrahim. 9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53