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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:00 P.M. Monday, May 12, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
B. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes— All
The motion passed.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Intent to Close Meeting (Minnesota Statute Section 13D.03) to Discuss Labor
Negotiations Strategy
City Manager Sable provided background and direction to council.
Councilmember Cave moved to close the meeting and go into closed session to discuss
labor neaotiations strateay. Dursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed
Mayor Abrams closed the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Present at the closed session: Mayor Abrams, Councilmember Cave, Councilmember
Juenemann, Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Villavicencio, City Manager Sable,
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Assistant City Manager/HR Director Darrow, Finance Director Rueb, Public Safety Director
Bierdeman, HR Manager Nancy Steele, and Administrative Assistant Johanna Mouton.
Mayor Abrams called the meeting back to order at 6:09 p.m.
2. 2026 Budget Kickoff
Finance Director Rueb gave the presentation. City Manager Sable provided additional
information.
No Action Required
3. EAB/Tree Update
Mayor Abrams shared information from the Regional Council of Mayors meeting about
climate and effects on local EAB infestations. Public Works Director Love gave the
presentation. Council offered direction to staff to proceed into year two of the tree program.
No Action Required
4. Metro HRA Housing Discussion
Community Development Director Parr provided background and housing opportunity
options. Terri Smith, Director with Metro HRA gave the presentation and answered
questions from the council.
No Action Required.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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