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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-05 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /PledLye of Alleeiance /Approval of ALyenda: 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, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. City Administrator Johnson added "Appoint Parks Commissioner" as item B under New Business and pulled item B under the Consent Agenda. Mayor Beaudet added "Street Repair" as item C under New Business. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 — 0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission held two public hearings at the April 14 meeting. Both • items have been forwarded for Council consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2005, 7:00 p.m. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on May 16 5:30 p.m. at Swager Park for the second half of the spring parks walk through and 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for the regular meeting. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the last meeting was adjourned for lack of quorum. Councilmember Doerr also read a letter of thanks to Don Fixmer from the Minnesota State Supreme Court. D. Water Management Or2anizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on May 12, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at the Soil and Water Conservation District Office. The 10 year management plan was approved at the April meeting. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that there would not be a stakeholder meeting until July. Mayor Beaudet reported that he and other City representatives attended a groundbreaking ceremony at the Xcel King Plant for the MERP project. • City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 2 of 5 Mayor Beaudet added that he and Councilmember McComber are participating in the Xcel Energy Fly Ash Advisory Committee. The next meeting is 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2005 at the Bayport Public Library. III. Visitors /Public Comment: RecvclinR Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Colleen and John Thomas of 14110 53 Street North were selected to receive the recycling award. IV. Consent A eg nda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Adopt Resolution Approving the Application of the American Cancer Society to Hold a One Day Raffle at the Stillwater Area High School on August 6, 2005 C. Xcel Energy — Conditional Use Permit (CUP): Fill Permit Request D. Authorization to Renew Lawn Care Contract Councilmember Doerr, 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. Lowe's: Planned Unit Develop_ ment (PUD) /Conditional Use Permits) (CUPs) and Sign Variance City Planner Richards reviewed the site plan, zoning and parking plan, noting that the number of parking spaces planning is slightly below the City's requirement. Lowe's has provided parking information on other stores to support installing fewer spaces. Mayor Beaudet requested that a provision be added to the CUP for the parking to be reviewed if the building use changes. City Planner Richards reviewed exterior elevations, signage and lighting and noted that the 120 day expiration date is approaching in May. Scott McGee of Ozark Engineers spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. McGee stressed the need for the trademark peak element on the front of the store and noted alterations made to the original plan to minimize the impact of the blue area. City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 3 of 5 Discussion was held concerning the height of the building and the appearance of the back of the sign on the front of the building. Mr. McGee presented different elevations to demonstrate the visual impact of the sign. Councilmembers agreed to allow the building height with a restriction in the CUP that the building height be reviewed if the use changes in the future. Scott McGee reviewed the exterior lights and the outdoor sales and display area. Mr. McGee stated that the outdoor sales area has been scaled back from earlier plans and presented a site plan depicting the areas to be used for outdoor sales and display. Discussion was held concerning the installation of a sidewalk around the perimeter of the property. Dan Moilan of Lowe's stated he would be agreeable to installing a sidewalk if it is feasible from an engineering perspective. City Planner Richards stated that he would review the park trail plan and add language to the CUP that staff will work with Lowes on options for a sidewalk. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution approving the PUD, CUP and sign variance as • amended. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. B. Oakereen Village: Planned Unit Develop_ ment (PUD) Concept Plan Approval City Administrator Johnson reported that Mr. Nolde has requested that the Council send the application back to the Planning Commission for further consideration as he has made changes to the plan based on comments received at the public hearing. Mayor Beaudet suggested that the applicant withdraw the application and resubmit the proposal. Mr. Nolde was present and indicated that he would be willing to restart the process. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to allow Mr. Nolde to withdraw the application and resubmit a new plan without an additional application fee. Carried 5 — 0. C. Tax Increment Financiniz (TIF) Reauest — Appoint Consultant City Administrator Johnson reviewed his memo proposing that the City contract with Northland Securities for TIF proposal review, preparation of • a preliminary and final TIF planning documents and completion of all other required notices and reporting. City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 4 of 5 • Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to accept the staff recommendations to contract with Northland Securities with all expenses to be paid by the developer. Carried 5 — 0. D. Meter Readiniz Contract Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the water meter reading has been performed by RMR for the past five years. A review of costs and contracts indicated the need for a new contract. Four contractors were solicited for bids and three replied. RMR was the lowest bidder with a bid of $728.00 per billing cycle. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the contract with RMR. Carried 5 — 0. E. Cover Park Mulchiniz Proiect Mayor Beaudet reported that the hill in Cover Park was originally mulched in 1995 because it was difficult to mow. The mulch needs to be replenished in order to protect the garden that was installed by the Garden • Committee. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the mulching project with funds from the Budget Projects — Parks. Carried 5 — 0. F. Appoint Parks Commissioner Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission interviewed Beth Nelson of 6216 Lookout Trail at the last meeting for the Commission vacancy. The Commission voted to recommend Ms. Nelson for appointment. City Administrator Johnson noted that if appointed, Ms. Nelson would be completing the term of former Commissioner Furlong which expires December 31, 2005. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to appoint Beth Nelson to the Parks Commission. Carried 5 — 0. VII. Old Business. A. VSSA — Well Installation City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 5 of 5 City Administrator Johnson reported that a final agreement has been prepared between the City and VSSA for operation of their new irrigation well. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the agreement as presented. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Apffoved as o ent and Form Julie Johns n David Beaudet inistrative Secretary Mayor •