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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
6:00 P.M. Monday, August 25, 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 6:00 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 Cave moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Economic Development Strategy
Community Development Director Parr introduced the agenda item. Breanne Kennedy,
Thrive Consultant, gave the presentation.
No action required.
2. EDA Budget Discussion
Finance Director Rueb gave the presentation and presented various budget scenarios.
Community Development Director Parr and City Manager Sable provided additional
information. Councilmembers asked questions and shared their opinions on the budget
options.
No action required.
3. 2026 Budget Workshop (with Public Comment)
Finance Director Rueb gave the presentation. City Manager Sable provided further
information. Councilmembers shared thoughts and views regarding the budget.
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Mayor Abrams opened public comment. The following people spoke:
Sharon Reinemann – 1770 Lakewood Drive N
Kevin Berglund – 1778 DeSoto Street
Council and staff answered the questions that were raised during the public comment.
Mayor Abrams closed the public comment.
No action required.
E. NEW BUSINESS
None
F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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