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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, August 11, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 15-25
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was
called to order at 7:13 p.m.by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams thanked Maplewood Public Safety and city staff for a successful
National Night Out.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Absent
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to council presentations:
Tawny Weaver
Maplewood Park Event
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 28, 2025 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the July 28, 2025 City Council Workshop
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Sable gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of
concern or interest requested by councilmembers.
2. Council Presentations
Tawny Weaver
Mayor Abrams acknowledged Maplewood Police Officer Tawny Weaver was recognized
as a member of the MN Twins Team of 70. Officer Weaver was honored for making 92
DUI enforcement arrests in 2024.
Maplewood Park Event
Councilmember Villavicencio reminded residents that Wednesday is the Celebrate
Summer event at Edgerton Park and encouraged all to attend.
G. CONSENT AGENDA – Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-
controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember
requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote
should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be
taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a
separate item.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G4.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 2,265,970.29 Checks # 123984 thru # 124023
dated 7/29/25
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$ 168,477.87 Checks # 124024 thru # 124046
dated 8/05/25
$ 1,011,689.92 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 7/21/25 thru 8/03/25
$ 3,446,138.08 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 815,678.53 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 8/1/25
$ 815,678.53 Total Payroll
$ 4,261,816.61 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Payment for Tyler Enterprise ERP
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve payment for Tyler Enterprise ERP.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Professional Services Agreement for Infiltration and Inflow Investigation
Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into a Professional Services Agreement for an Infiltration and Inflow investigation with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Minor changes to the Professional Services
Agreement are authorized as approved by the City Attorney.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Pleasantview Park Tennis and Basketball Court Replacement
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the replacement of the Pleasantview
Park tennis and basketball courts and authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with ACI Asphalt & Concrete Inc. for construction services in the
amount of $141,170.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself
with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk
before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address
clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council.
The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to
comments.
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2026 – 2028 Strategic Plan
Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the staff report. City Manager Sable
provided additional information.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Strategic Priorities and Focus Areas
for the 2026 – 2028 Strategic Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Charitable Gambling Policy Updates
Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the changes to the City of Maplewood’s
Charitable Gambling Policies.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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