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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-05 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /ADDroval 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, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0. II. Dmartment/Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission met on July 14 Four public hearings were held with all four items forwarded to the current Council agenda. The next meeting will be held on August 11 with one public hearing scheduled. . B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on August 15, 2005. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported on pending legislation that would threaten franchise fees. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center. D. Water Management OrRanizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix met on July 14 but due to lack of a quorum all items from that agenda will carry over to the August 11 meeting. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Public Works Director Ozzello reported on concerns about the ability of the City wells to meet demand during high use periods. Ozzello indicated that he would prepare more information for further Council consideration. Councilmember McComber reported that the Stakeholders Group is continuing to meet and the Visual Quality Subcommittee will meet August 2 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall. Mayor Beaudet provided a reminder of Party in the Park to be held on nd August 2, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brekke Park. City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2005 Page 2 of 5 • III. Visitors /Public Comment: RecvclinR Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Diane and Andrew Olson of 5464 Stagecoach Trail North were chosen to receive the Recycling Award. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — July 12, 2005 C. Approve Nuisance Tree Removal D. Receive Tree Removal Quotes E. Approve Budget Adjustments — EVP System F. Approve Adding Anchor Bank to City Depository List Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearim s: None. • VI. New Business: A. Conditional Use Permit — Ron Gullickson — 4 -Plex City Planner Richards reported that the application received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. Planner Richards reviewed the site plan, noting proposed locations for the structure and the parking area. The proposed conditions of approval were reviewed. Mayor Beaudet requested clarification on condition #10. Planner Richards stated that he would amend condition #10 to state that the nine month period would begin with the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit as amended. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. B. Conditional Use Permit & Sian Variance — Stillwater Motors Expansion City Planner Richards reviewed the application for a building expansion • and addition of parking stalls, noting that the applicant has the projected City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2005 Page 3 of 5 planned for completion in phases. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. Discussion was held concerning setbacks, outdoor storage of service vehicles, lighting and banners. Mayor Beaudet suggested changes to condition #11 concerning the fenced area to be used for outdoor storage. City Attorney Vierling stated that the site plan must clearly denote the area to be identified for outside storage of vehicles awaiting service. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution as amended. Ward Sessing of Sessing Architects asked the Council to consider four conditions concerning deferred implementation of curbing, lighting, signage/banners and outdoor storage of vehicles awaiting service. Brief discussion was held on each issue. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend condition #8 to allow banners and signs to remain until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the expansion. Carried 5 — 0. . Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend condition #1 to accept the applicant's time frame for the project. Carried 5 —0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend the conditions of approval to require that the grading and drainage plans be subject to approval by the Brown's Creek Watershed District. Carried 5 -0. Roll call vote taken on primary motion. Carried 5 — 0. C. Planned Unit Development Amendment — Fox Hollow East, LLC City Planner Richards reviewed the proposed changes to the Fox Hollow site. City Attorney Vierling added that the previously approved variance will be addressed in the development contract. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the PUD amendment for Fox Hollow East. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. D. 2005 Relav for Life Event — Stillwater Hiah School City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2005 Page 4 of 5 • Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the request to keep the northeast bank of lights on at the Stillwater High School during the August 5 th Relay for Life. Carried 5 — 0. E. State Storm Sewer Proiect (Perro Pond) — Final Report Councilmember Doerr expressed his dissatisfaction with the final report on the state storm sewer project and the lack of support from the state. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to send a strongly worded letter to Rep. Charron and Sen. LeClair requesting reimbursement of lobbying funds. Carried 4 —1, Beaudet opposed. F. Schedule Budget Workshops Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule untelevised budget workshops for August 23 August 30 and September 6 th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. VII. Old Business. A. Street Reconstruction Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule a worksession to discuss street reconstruction following the August 23, 2005 Council Meeting. Carried 5 — 0. B. Zonine Ordinance Text & Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Rezoning of CBD District — Limited Land Use and B -4, Limited Business District City Planner Richards reviewed the proposed Zoning Map changes and Resolutions changing Central Business District zoning to B -4 and eliminating design guidelines. Current B -2 zoning boundaries were also discussed. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution changing the Comprehensive Plan. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Ordinance deleting section 401.301 and adding B -4, Limited Business District. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2005 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Ordinance amending section 401.20.B. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution eliminating the Central Business District design guidelines. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to repeal the Central Business District moratorium. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded iay'eauedet ilmember Abrahamson, ed to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Antent a Fo , J e John n D Administrative Secretary Mayor