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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:30 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
CONCURRENT MEETING WITH THE
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 5:30 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 – via Zoom
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Economic Development Strategy
City Manager Sable provided background of the agenda item. Community Development
Director Parr gave the presentation. Council asked questions and provided comments.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. EDA Budget Discussion
City Manager Sable gave the staff report. Finance Director Rueb provided additional
information. Council discussed the agenda item and provided comments. Each
Councilmember shared opinions on the option of a dedicated EDA levy.
No action required.
2. Maplewood YMCA Community Center Facilities Report
City Manager Sable introduced the agenda item. Assistant City Manager Darrow gave the
staff report. Council discussed options and shared opinions.
No action required.
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3. Charitable Gambling Discussion
Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the presentation. Council discussed and
shared options for distribution changes.
No action required.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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