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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-05 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 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 and McComber. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Swenson. City Administrator Johnson revised Item VIII on the Agenda to read "Recess to Worksession ". Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 — 0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission met on June 9 Three public hearings were held with two of the items forwarded on to the current Council agenda. The next meeting will be held on July 14 • B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting is scheduled for August 16 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center. D. Water Management Or2anizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet July 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Conservation District office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Retorts: Councilmember McComber reported that the Stakeholders group has a meeting scheduled for July 19 III. Visitors /Public Comment: RecvclinR Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that James Bibeau of 5685 Oldfield Avenue North was selected to receive the recycling award. IV. Consent A genda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 14, 2005 C. Approve Date for Party in the Park — Tuesday, August 2, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 2 of 4 D. Authorize Boutwell's Landing Grading Adjustment Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. V. Public Hearings: None. VI. New Business: A. ADDoint Alternate to Joint Cable Commission Councilmember Doerr reported that he spoke with the applicant, Dan Erickson, about serving as an alternate. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to appoint Dan Erickson to the Cable Commission as an alternate. Carried 4 -0. B. Conditional Use Permit — Xcel Enerav — Land Reclamation — Roadwav Construction City Administrator Johnson reported that Xcel Energy has submitted a plan for construction of a new roadway near their northerly entrance to allow access to the site that avoids the railroad tracks and coal trains that sometimes block access. Administrator Johnson stated that staff recommends approval of the CUP and reviewed recommended conditions of approval. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, approved the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. C. Conditional Use Permit — Rodnev Bahr Construction (house movina) City Planner Richards reported that Mr. Bahr has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an existing single family home to be relocated onto a vacant lot at 15403 58 Street North. The application received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission with conditions. Mark Hilde of Bahr Construction provided copies of a survey of the site and the floorplan of the house. Mr. Hilde stated that there is a high cost in having an environmental specialist on site, and asked that the environmental specialist only be required if contamination is present. Mr. Hilde added that no contamination is anticipated on this lot. City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Beaudet suggested an additional condition, #14, stating that the foundation will be concrete block and additional language to condition 13 stating that the moving of the house will require prior approval of the Police Chief and City Engineer. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution as amended to add condition 14 and revise condition 13. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. VII. Old Business. A. Andersen Windows Trail — PUD Amendment Reauirement City Administrator Johnson reported on the status of the trail project connecting Swager Park to the Andersen Corporation southwestern parking lot. Administrator Johnson recommended approval of the trail concept and asked for Council approval to continue working with Andersen Corporation toward the preparation and execution of final agreements and funding. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the trail placement and direct staff to continue working with Andersen Corporation to complete the project. Carried 4 — 0. B. Shoddv Mill Facilities City Administrator Johnson reported that MnDOT has replied to the City's request to hold the Shoddy Mill facilities in a an open status, stating that the City must commit within the next two weeks or the buildings will be available for other interested parties. The City Council discussed potential locations and uses for the buildings as well as costs associated with maintenance and bringing the structures up to current building codes. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to locate the Shoddy Mill buildings at Cover Park for use as picnic shelters. Carried 3 —1, Councilmember Doerr opposed. VIII. Recess to Worksession Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to recess to a worksession at 7:44 p.m. Carried 4 — 0. A worksession was held to discuss Central Business District Zoning and a TIF request. City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 4 of 4 IX. Reconvene Council Meeting The Council Meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to pursue a TIF district to determine if it is viable and to exempt the fiscal aspect from the Central Business District moratorium. Carried 4 — 0. X. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Carried 4 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Approve Content and Form, J li Johnso David Beaudet A inistrative Secretary Mayor