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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator
Johnson and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: None.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Retorts:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the
Planning Commission met on January 13 and considered three items.
One item was tabled and two items have been forwarded for Council
consideration. The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at
7:00 p.m. on February 1, 2005.
• B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
Commission held a regular meeting on January 24, 2005. The next
meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2005 with a worksession at 5:30
p.m. and the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr stated that there is nothing to
report.
D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix met on January 13 and is working to
complete its plan within ninety days. The next meeting is scheduled for
February 10, 2005 at the Conservation District office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the
Stakeholders met on January 18 with the main topic of discussion being
the Stillwater lift bridge. The next meeting will be in May.
III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Rep. Mike Charron: Rep. Charron reported on the current legislative session,
noting that the Governor has submitted his budget. Rep. Charron also reported
that he is authoring a bill to get the storm sewer project done and a bill for the
• addition of a 150 bed segregation unit at the Stillwater prison.
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• Recvclin2 Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson announced that Steve Frost
of 5555 Novak Avenue North was selected to receive the Recycling Award.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — January 11, 2005
C. Approve Kern Center Pond Expansion Payment Request #1 from Park
Construction
D. Authorization to Solicit Contract for Meter Reading
E. Authorization to Update STH 36 Cost Estimates
F. Reappoint Randy Wagner to the Parks Commission
G. Approve Agreement to Renew Employment Contract
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
• VI. New Business:
A. Authorization to Hire New Public Works Emplovee
City Administrator Johnson reported that interviews have been held and
the interview committee has unanimously recommended hiring Andrew
Kegley.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to approve hiring Andrew Kegley as recommended. Carried 5 — 0.
B. Conditional Use Permit — Senior Housine Partners Land Reclamation
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City Administrator Johnson reported that Senior Housing Partners has
submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to perform soil
correction in a vacant lot southwest of the intersection of 58 Street and
Oakgreen Avenue North. Administrator Johnson stated that the area
contains a basement from a home that has been filled in with dirt and
debris. The site also contains additional debris buried in a separate
location and scattered surface petroleum.
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Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to approve the Conditional Use Permit or land reclamation subject to the
conditions recommended by staff. Carried 5 — 0.
C. Schedule Joint Worksession with Planning Commission
Councilmember McComber reported that the Planning Commission has
requested a joint worksession with the City Council to discuss
development issues.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to
schedule a joint worksession for 6:00 p.m. on February 1, 2005. Carried 5
—0.
D. Local Board of Anneal and Eaualization Traininiz
Administrator Johnson reported that the City is required to have a voting
member of its Board of Appeal and Equalization attend a training seminar
prior to January 1, 2006. The member who attends training must also be
present at all Board hearings beginning in 2006.
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to authorize
Mayor Beaudet and Councilmember McComber to attend the Board of
Equalization training at Washington County on February 4, 2005. Carried
5 -0.
VII. Old Business.
None
VIII. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to adjourn at
7:20 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, ApVeaudet
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Administrativ e Secretary Mayor