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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
April 7, 2025
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:15 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: Administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), city attorney (Mr. Mattick),
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Presentations.
a. Proclamation observing National Therapy Animal Day
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation declaring April 30, 2025, as National Therapy Animal
Day.
Susan Goll and Karen McKernan, accompanied by their therapy dogs, attended the meeting.
Ms. Goll stated they are members of Northstar Therapy Animals and it is their pleasure to be
with the council. She stated the therapy dog teams visit senior living facilities and the library, as
well as hospitals and an autism facility. She noted that cats, llamas and guinea pigs serve as
therapy animals, as well as dogs.
Council Member Rog noted that at her mother’s assisted living residence, therapy dog visits are
the highlight of her mother’s week. She stated these therapeutic services were also of benefit
for her daughter and her friends during a tragic event at the high school. She thanked Northstar
Therapy Animals for their work in the community.
Ms. Goll stated some of their dogs are certified for crisis response as well.
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b. Proclamation observing Arbor Day and Arbor Month 2025
Council Member Brausen read the proclamation declaring May 10, 2025, as Arbor Day and May
2025 as Arbor Month.
c. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed noted a donation from Kathy and David Cooper for $2,500 to the Parks and
Recreation Department for a bench at the Westwood Nature Center to honor Benny.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of January 27, 2025, joint city council and school board meeting
b. Minutes of February 3, 2025, special study session
c. Minutes of February 27 and 28, 2025, city council retreat
d. Minutes of March 3, 2025, city council meeting
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Budd, to approve the
Jan. 27, 2025, joint city council and school board meeting minutes, the Feb. 3, 2025, special
study session, the Feb. 27 and 28, 2025 city council retreat, and the March 3, 2025 city council
meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Consent items.
a. Approve city disbursements
b. Resolution No. 25-043 approving donation to parks and recreation department - Ward 4
c. Resolution No. 25-044 accepting donation from New Buildings Institute for Emily Ziring
to attend the 2025 Getting to Zero Forum
d. Resolution No. 25-045 to prioritize federal congressionally directed spending requests
e. Approve contract for investment management services with PMA Asset Management,
LLC
f. Approve bid for 2025 Pavement Management project (4025-1000) - Ward 4
g. Approve bid for 2025 Commercial Street Rehabilitation project (4025-1050) - Ward 2
h. Approve bid for 2025 Concrete Replacement project (4025-0003)
i. Resolution No. 25-046 authorizing special assessment for water service line repair at
4120 Excelsior Boulevard - Ward 2
j. Approval of temporary extension of licensed premises - Copperwing Distillery
Council Member Dumalag asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5d. She thanked
staff for helping the council identify projects and coordinate time to speak with the national
delegation while attending the National League of Cities conference this year. She stated the
council has done its best to emphasize the projects that are important to the community.
Council Member Brausen commented on items 5f, 5g and 5h, which are approvals for various
bids. He stated these projects were put out for bid and the project in Ward 4 came back
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substantially lower than estimated, nearly $3 million under projection. He added there was a
$500,000 saving on the other two bids as well, and that is good news for all. He thanked staff
for their great work on these project bids.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, 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. Brodeen stated citywide yard waste collection began today. She noted if your future plans
include visiting city hall, Minnetonka Boulevard is now closed from Inglewood Avenue to
Highway 100, so please watch for detours and also check the Hennepin County website.
Minnetonka Boulevard will be closed through November 2025 for this road construction
project.
Ms. Brodeen stated the 10-year visioning process for the city is beginning and there are
opportunities for residents to engage in the conversation. She noted that training sessions will
begin in early May for residents to be trained in how to begin conversations on visioning. She
invited interested residents to visit the city website for more details.
Council Member Rog stated that tomorrow night, April 8, Hennepin County will host an open
house for information about the Minnetonka Boulevard project west of Highway 100 and up to
Xylon Avenue. She stated this is tomorrow night from 6-7:30 p.m. at Lenox Community Center.
Council Member Baudhuin commented on Paige Bueckers’ win of a national basketball
championship, noting she cut her teeth in St. Louis Park, and that is important. He stated the
city is proud of Ms. Buecker. Mayor Mohamed suggested the council will have to invite Ms.
Bueckers to city hall someday.
Mayor Mohamed stated the Union Flats grand opening is tomorrow, April 8, in Ward 2, and
Council Member Baudhuin will be there to greet residents.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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