Maharishi Vedic City

Minutes of a City Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 7:00 PM

City Hall, 1750 Maharishi Center Avenue

Present: Mayor Rogers Badgett, Councilmembers Chris Johnson, Steve Boss, Kara Anastasio, Leslee Goldstein, Marty Hulsebos (In person and by Zoom as it was impractical for all to attend in person due to the on-going concern by the council for COVID-19.)

Absent: None.

Present in Addition: Loraine Przybylski

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Johnson called the meeting to order.

  1. Silence—Three minutes of silence was taken.
  2. Public Comments—None.
  3. Minutes—Anastasio moved, Boss seconded, to approve minutes from a meeting held on November 9, 2022; Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  4. Receipts and Claims—Anastasio moved, Goldstein seconded, to approve the report. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  5. Treasurer’s Report—Postponed.
  6. Outstanding Obligations Report—Ms. Przybylski reported on the City’s FY22 outstanding obligations of $282,016.98 for City Hall building.
  7. Consider Resolution 20221123A to Approve FY22 Street Finance Report—Goldstein moved, Anastasio seconded, to approve Resolution 20221123A. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  8. Consider Resolution 20221123B to Approve FY22 Annual Urban Renewal Report—Goldstein moved, Anastasio seconded, to approve Resolution 20221123B. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  9. Consider Resolution 20221123C to Approve Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Debt Certification—Anastasio moved, Goldstein seconded, to approve Resolution 20221123C. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  10. Report on Expansion of City’s Public Water Supply to former Pandit Campus—Ms. Goldstein gave an update on the research for a proposal to City Council to consider the City becoming the Public Water Supplier (PWS) for the Pandit Campus, both north and south and Council discussed.
  11. Consider Approving Expansion of City’s Public Water Supply to former Pandit Campus—Postponed.
  12. Consider Approving Prairie Village Subdivision Approval Agreement—Subdivision had been approved previously. Council vote on whether the conditions in the agreement were met has been postponed.
  13. Consider Approving MFUSA Proposal to Accept Monthly Sewer Payments Received as Payment in Full for Past Sewer Invoices Beginning in 2017—Postponed. Mr. Boss will engage City Attorney regarding MFUSA sewer payments.
  14. Consider Approving Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Section 10.05 To Prohibit Above-Ground Utilities and Devices—Postponed.
  15. Consider Waiving Second and Third Readings of Proposed Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Section 10.05—Postponed.
  16. Utilities Report—Ms. Przybylski reported that the replacement sewer pump for Mandala One lift station has been delivered.
  17. Committee Reports—None.
  18. Other Business—None.

Mayor Badgett adjourned the meeting.

Rogers Badgett, Mayor

Loraine Przybylski, City Clerk