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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 20, 2024
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city manager (Ms.
Walsh), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), community engagement coordinator
(Mr. Coleman), deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal); fire chief Koering
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Presentations.
a. Recognition of Daniel Yaekel on his 31 years of service with the Fire Department
Mayor Mohamed read Lt. Daniel Yaekel’s recognition of 31 years of service into the record.
Fire Chief Koering recognized Lt. Yaekel also for his many accomplishments and contributions to
the fire department. He described how Lt. Yaekel brings a sense of calm and control in a crisis
situation and knows how to build relationships both within and outside of the department. Lt.
Yaekel’s presence will be missed. Fire Chief Koering thanked Lt. Yaekel for supporting the
department all these many years.
Lt. Yaekel thanked Chief Koering, the city council, and his firefighter colleagues for their
support, sharing that this has been his dream job. He shared that he was honored and blessed
to work for the city of St. Louis Park.
Mayor Mohamed also thanked Fire Chief Koering for his service. City Manager Keller noted that
Chief Koering has recently given his retirement notice.
Council Member Rog added her thanks also for Lt. Yaekel’s many years of service. She noted
the fire department is regarded as the most trusted public safety institution and she can see
why that is so.
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Council Member Brausen added his thanks for Lt. Yaekel’s service and his work to uplift the
culture of the fire department, noting the department’s response to increased medical outcalls.
b. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed thanked the large number of donors for their contributions to the Parks and
Recreation Access to Fun Scholarship program. She also thanked Park Coin for donating $250,
Paul Reetz for donating $100, and the SLP Friends of the Arts for donating $50 for the fire
prevention programs and equipment. She also thanked 95 individuals for donating $1349 to the
Parks and Recreation department and the League of Minnesota Cities for donating $950 to the
annual conference attendance fees for Council Member Budd and City Manager Keller to
attend.
Council Member Budd thanked residents for their donations, and stated their generosity is
reflective of how the city values parks and public safety.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of April 15, 2024 city council meeting
b. Minutes of April 15, 2024 special study session
c. Minutes of April 24, 2024 study session
d. Minutes of May 6, 2024 city council meeting
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
minutes of April 15, 2024 city council meeting and special study session; the minutes of April 24,
2024 study session; and, the minutes of May 6, 2024 city council meeting as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Consent items.
a. Resolution No. 24-062 honoring Daniel Yaekel on his 31 years of service with the Fire
Department
b. Resolution No. 24-063 supporting the City of St. Louis Park becoming a 2024-2025
Minnesota GreenCorps member host site
c. Resolution No. 24-064 to accept donations to the Fire Department
d. Resolution No. 24-065 to accept donations to the Parks and Recreation Department’s
Access to Fun scholarship program
e. Resolution No. 24-066 to accept donations from the League of Minnesota Cities
f. Resolution No. 24-067 to accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
g. Resolution No. 24-068 approving letter of no default – Beltline Station Development –
Ward 1
h. Approve bid for 2024 Cedar Lake Road improvement project (4023-1100) – Ward 4
i. Resolution No. 24-069 authorizing final payment for watermain inspection support
work (4022-5000)
j. Approve professional services contract for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
k. Approve temporary extension of licensed premises – Yard House – Ward 4
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Council Member Rog stated she is happy to see donations to the park and recreation
department for the fun scholarship programs. She hopes there will be more donations such as
this in the future, so that more residents can participate in programs and fewer will be turned
away.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, 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
Ms. Keller noted on June 8, there will be an annual clean-up day from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and there
is more information on the city website.
Council Member Rog noted there are two events on gardening, one on May 21 from 5-7 p.m. at
the ROC for a tool swap, and a rain garden workshop at Willow Park from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Council Member Dumalag noted on May 22 at the ROC, students from Susan Lindgren will
present projects at a showcase and council members may attend to speak with students about
their projects.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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