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Home My WebLink About05-24-05 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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, Police Chief Swanson, Finance Director Holst, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. City Administrator Johnson added "Approve TNT Fireworks License to Sell Consumer Fireworks in the Wal -Mart Parking Lot" to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Beaudet added "Central Business District" as item C under Old Business and "Street Reconstruction" as item D under Old Business. Mayor Beaudet also added "Appointment to Visual Quality Subcommittee" as item D under New Business and "Scenic Overlook Maintenance" as item E under New Business. Mayor Beaudet moved item E from the Consent Agenda to item F 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 met on May 12, 2005. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2005 and there are currently two public hearings on the agenda. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission completed the spring parks walk through, noting that the main item of discussion was the trail connecting Swager Park to the Andersen Corporation parking lot. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2005. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that there is nothing new to report. D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on June 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Conservation District office. • E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the Stakeholders group will meet on July 19, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 2005 Page 2 of 5 • at the Stillwater City Hall and the Visual Quality Subcommittee will meet June 15, 2005, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall. Mayor Beaudet reported on the Xcel Energy Flyash Siting Committee and noted that he will leave a copy of the committee documents at City Hall. III. Visitors /Public Comment: Recvclin2 Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Bert and Vivian Welander of 14783 Upper 56 Street were selected to receive the recycling award. IV. Consent A eg nda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — May 10, 2005 C. Approve Kern Center Pond Expansion Payment Request #4 from Park Construction D. Approve Kern Center Pond Expansion Change Order No. 1 E. Approve Forestry Consultant Contract F. Award EVP Contract • G. Approve TNT Fireworks License to Sell Consumer Fireworks in the Wal- Mart Parking Lot Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearin None. VI. New Business: A. Planning Commission Resimation City Administrator Johnson reported that Chuck Oswald has submitted a letter of resignation from the Planning Commission. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept Mr. Oswald's resignation with the City's thanks for his dedication. Carried 5 — 0. B. Schedule Worksession for June 14. 2005 following the Citv Council • Meetins Reizardin2 the Countv Environmental Charge City Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 2005 Page 3 of 5 • City Administrator Johnson reported that the City has received a request from Onyx Waste for the City to collect the environmental charge. Administrator Johnson suggested scheduling a worksession to discuss the request. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to schedule a worksession immediately following the June 14, 2005 Council Meeting to discuss the county environmental charge. Carried 5 — 0. C. Shoddv Mill & Facilities Councilmember McComber stated that the Council held a worksession with MnDOT to discuss the Shoddy Mill property and asked the Council if there was any interest in the City becoming involved. Brief discussion was held with Councilmembers expressing concern over costs and other issues. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct the City Administrator to write a letter to MnDOT expressing possible interest in the shoddy mill. Carried 4 —1, Councilmember Doerr opposed • D. Appointment to Visual Oualitv Subcommittee Discussion was held concerning Council representatives to the Visual Quality Subcommittee. Mayor Beaudet stated that the City should have two representatives that both attend so as to have the same representation that other communities have. Mayor Beaudet also suggested that the Council allot City Planner time to attend the meetings. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved that Councilmembers Doerr and McComber will be attendees and authorize up to 15 hours of City Planner time. Carried 5 — 0. E. Scenic Overlook Maintenance Mayor Beaudet reported that MnDOT has not mowed the grass at the Scenic Overlook this year and there is trash on the ground because the trash receptacles haven't been emptied. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to direct City Administrator to send a letter to MnDOT with copies to the Governor's office requesting that mowing be performed on all MnDOT properties in the City and that the Scenic Overlook be mowed and trash • emptied on an acceptable schedule. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 2005 Page 4 of 5 F. Approve One Year Appointment Extension for Planniniz Commissioner John Dwver Mayor Beaudet distributed copies of the Planning Commission By -Laws and Ordinance. Mayor Beaudet proposed that the appointment terms be changed to January through December and that John Dwyer's term be extended through December 2005. Discussion was held concerning the current commission terms for both commissions. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct staff to compare the Parks and Planning Commission By- Laws and prepare recommendations. Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to appoint John Dwyer to a one year extension of his Planning Commission term. Mayor Beaudet offered a substitute motion to appoint John Dwyer to a one month extension of his term. Motion failed for lack of a second. Primary motion carried 5 — 0. VII. Old Business. A. Pine Grove Gardens — Rezoning. Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Concept and General Plan Review and Planned Unit Development — Preliminary and Final Plat City Planner Richards reviewed the history of the proposal, noting that the Planning Commission recommended R -3 zoning. Planner Richards reviewed the proposed Resolution and conditions for approval. Applicant Greg Johnson reviewed the proposed materials to be used on the exteriors. Mr. Johnson stated that he is proposing darker colors and upgraded materials for the exteriors. Discussion was held concerning ownership of the streets with Mayor Beaudet expressing concern that the streets would be private. Todd Erickson spoke on behalf of the applicant, stating that the streets will be built to seven -ton city standards and the association will be adequately funded for future reconstruction of the streets. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution with the addition of a condition stating that all driveways and buildings will comply with the Wetland Ordinance. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 1, Beaudet opposed. • B. Adopt 2005 Citv Council Goalsettine and Teambuilding Retreat Executive Summary and Findings City Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 2005 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Mayor Beaudet thanked the Council and staff for their participation and added that the goalsetting process is very beneficial for the City. Councilmember Doerr asked staff to prepare information for the Council to use in drafting a mission statement. C. Central Business District City Administrator Johnson asked for Council interest in conducting a study of the Central Business District and possibly imposing a moratorium while the study is conducted. Discussion was held concerning the impact of a moratorium on parties already engaged in the early stages of development in the Central Business District. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to establish a 120 -day moratorium in the Central Business District and authorize staff to initiate a study on Central Business District zoning. Carried 5 — 0. D. Street Reconstruction Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct the City Engineer to update the 1999 street reconstruction cost figures, including all areas, and to direct the City Administrator to prepare assessment estimates using both formulas for review at the July 26, 2005 Council meeting. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, AWeaudet ntent and Form, 1 J ie Jo on D Administrati ve Secretary Mayor