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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-05 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Laurie Shives. Absent: None. City Attorney Vierling noted that item A under New Business is not ready for Council discussion due to the number of outstanding issues. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5 — 0. II. Deuartment /Council Liaison Reuorts: A. Planning Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting will be held March 10, 7:00 p.m. with two public hearings on the • Agenda. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on Monday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. for a worksession and at 6:30 p.m. for the regular meeting. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable Commission met on February 16 to hold an annual meeting and elect officers. The next regular meeting will be held on April 20, 2005 D. Water Management Orizanizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on March 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Beaudet added that the Perro Pond project is included in the House version of the bonding bill that has been approved by the House. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the St. Croix River Crossing Stakeholders group has not been meeting but the subgroups have continued to meet. III. Visitors /Public Comment: Visitors: Rich Malloy of Washington County HRA thanked the City Council and • staff for their cooperation with the Community Development Block Grant program. City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2005 Page 2 of 4 • Recvclin2 Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Mark Johnson of 14089 54 Street North was selected to receive the recycling award. IV. Consent Agenda. A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — February 8, 2005 C. Oak Park Station Phase I Utility & Streets 1. Approval of Contract Cost Increase 2. Approval of Final Payment Request from Volk Sewer & Water, Inc. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearings. None VI. New Business: • A. Wal -Mart An_ provals (Amended CUPs. Subdivision. Variances. Site Review) City Attorney Vierling reported that additional commentary has been received since the Council meeting information was prepared and recommended tabling discussion until those issues can be addressed. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to table to the next Council meeting. Carried 5 — 0. Wal -Mart representatives were present and asked for cooperation from the City in working out the remaining issues as time is of the essence. B. Response to MnDOT 1/6/05 Correspondence — St. Croix River Crossinu/STH 36 Mayor Beaudet reported that Administrator Johnson obtained a two week extension of time to respond to MnDOT. Brief discussion was held concerning the proposed Resolution. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to hold further discussion at the worksession immediately • following the Council meeting. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2005 Page 3 of 4 • VII. Old Business. A. Washington Countv Detachment Reauest City Administrator Johnson stated that the Council must take action prior to expiration of the 120 day deadline in early March. Administrator Johnson reported that the proposed agreement received from the City of Stillwater combined two separate agreements and contains amendments that are not acceptable. Administrator Johnson noted that the proposed Resolution denying the request for detachment also contains language authorizing City staff to continue discussions with the City of Stillwater. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution denying the application of Washington County seeking detachment of lands and to direct staff to continue discussions with Stillwater and Washington County. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. B. Goal Setting/Team Building Workshop City Administrator Johnson reviewed a proposal for a goal setting/team building workshop to be held in April, noting Finance Director Holst's recommendations for funding. Discussion was held concerning Councilmembers' availability and the location for the workshop. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Administrator's recommendation for a team building workshop. Carried 5 — 0. C. St. Croix Vallev Area Communitv Familv Center City Administrator Johnson reported that the group that has been meeting to study the possibility of a community family center has determined that it will be necessary to hire a Project Coordinator to solicit funding from major donors. The group is asking each of the current partners to contribute $2,000 toward funding the position. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve funding contingent upon the participation of the other six entities and the establishment of an appropriate non - profit organization to receive the funding. Carried 5 — 0. • City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2005 Page 4 of 4 VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, App s Entent Form, lie Jo n David Beaudet Administrative Secretary Mayor