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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 17, 2024
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh)
Guests: Minnesota VITFriends representative Alicia Roufs
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Proclamation observing “World Vitiligo Day” on June 25, 2024
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation into the record.
Alicia Roufs spoke about Vitiligo awareness in the state. She noted an upcoming film premiere
on Vitiligo in St. Louis Park on June 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Showcase Theatre and information on
support groups in Minnesota.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is proud to make this proclamation today and noted it will
help break down stigmas.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of May 28, 2024 city council study session
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 1, paragraph 2, to state: “Council Member
Rog asked what the process is for residents to get discounts on flood insurance.”
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 2, paragraph 2, to state: “Council Member
Rog asked about the Lake Forest area and noted she heard it was filled in to build homes.”
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It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
May 28, 2024 city council study session minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
b. Minutes of June 3, 2024 city council meeting
Council Member Bauduin requested a revision to page 7, paragraph 4, to state: “27th Street and
Minnetonka Boulevard.”
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 5, paragraph 2, to state: “she asked Three
Rivers to address the plan for snow removal in winter as well as the plan for stormwater
storage” and on page 7, paragraph 5, to state: “rather this route recommendation is driven by
regional needs.”
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Rog, to approve the
June 3, 2024 city council meeting minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
5. Consent items.
a. Approve appointment to Planning Commission
b. Resolution No. 24-074 approving 2023 calendar year financial transfers
c. Resolution No. 24-075 confirming to not waive statutory tort limits in insurance
coverage
d. Approve licensed premises amendment for Ullsperger Brewing LLC – Ward 4
e. Reject bids for the Wolfe Park streetlight replacement project (5024-4101) – Ward 2
f. Resolution No. 24-076 appointing election workers for the August 13, 2024 state
primary election
g. Resolution No. 24-077 authorizing special assessment for sewer service line repair at
6919 Eliot View Road – Ward 4
Council Member Brausen asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5a to appoint
Sylvie Hyman to the planning commission. He thanked the new commissioner for being willing
to serve.
Mayor Mohamed thanked all those who applied and interviewed for the vacant position on the
Planning Commission.
Council Member Rog asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5d. She noted that the
premises amendment would allow a maximum of six outdoor seats to open at Ullsperger
Brewing.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
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6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements.
Council Member Brausen commented on the past weekend’s activities at Parktacular and
thanked residents for coming out to participate. He also remarked on the celebration for
Juneteeth, stating while he was not able to attend, he was happy to know that many did attend
and that it was a successful celebration.
Mayor Mohamed noted she was unable to attend the Juneteenth celebration as well, as she
was attending Eid celebrations, and that it was a beautiful and amazing day.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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