HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-05 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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, Finance Director Holst, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler,
and City Planner Richards. Absent: None.
Councilmember McComber added "Shoddy Mill" under Old Business. Mayor
Beaudet added "September 27, 2005 Letter from MnDOT" under Old Business.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, 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 will hold two public hearings at its October 13 meeting.
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B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that he,
Administrator Johnson and Public Works Director Ozzello conducted the
Fall parks walk through on October 10 The next meeting is scheduled
for Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
C. Cable Commission: No report.
D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet October 13, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
at the Conservation District office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the
Stakeholders and Visual Quality groups met on October 4 noting that
open houses will be held for refinement of the chosen bridge design.
Councilmember McComber also reviewed survey responses received from
the public on the bridge designs.
Mayor Beaudet reminded residents that the Fall Clean-up would be held
on Saturday, October 8 th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Croix Mall.
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• III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recvclina Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Quentin
Johnson of 15183 Upper 63 Street North was selected to receive the Recycling
Award.
IV. Consent A , 2enda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — September 27, 2005
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearings.
None
VI. New Business:
A. Approve Resolution for Increase in On -Sale Liauor License Fee
• Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve
the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
B. Approve Resolution for Increase in Tobacco License Fee
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
C. Hold Worksession with Park Commission to Discuss Autumn Hills Park
Shelter
Councilmember McComber suggested that the Council hold a joint
worksession with the Parks Commission to discuss options for design and
funding construction of the Autumn Hills Park Shelter. Councilmember
McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to schedule a
worksession for 5:30 p.m. on November 21, 2005. Carried 5 — 0.
D. Prepare Comments on Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan
City Planner Richards reported that Lake Elmo has submitted its 2030
Comprehensive Plan for review. Planner Richards noted that the area
• discussed in 1998 for annexation to Oak Park Heights is no longer in the
2020 Metropolitan Urban Sewer Area. Councilmember Doerr stated that a
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• comment should be made that that area should have sewer service to
protect the ground water as Oak Park Heights is considering construction
of a third well in the future.
Discussion was held concerning the commercial value of the land south of
Highway 36 and east of Manning Avenue. Mayor Beaudet suggested that
the City propose an orderly annexation of that area so it could be
developed to a higher standard. Mayor Beaudet also suggested that the
City could transfer credit with Met Council to Lake Elmo for the higher
density development.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct
staff to send a letter to Lake Elmo suggesting orderly annexation of the
land south of Highway 36 /east of Manning Avenue and offering transfer
of density credit with Met Council. Carried 5 — 0.
VII. Old Business.
A. Shoddv Mill
Councilmember McComber reported on the status of the Shoddy Mill and
• the City's inquiry into placing the buildings on the Bell Property.
Councilmember McComber also noted an email from Jackie Sluss of
MnDOT that provides details on standards and requirements for relocation
of the buildings.
Discussion was held concerning standards that the City would be required
to meet in restoring the buildings and the potential cost to the City.
Councilmember Doerr expressed concern over the timeline the City would
have to adhere to in repairing the structures and suggested a worksession
with Jackie Sluss of MnDOT and the City Attorney present.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to add
the Shoddy Mill to the worksession Agenda for October 19, 2005. Carried
5 -0.
B. September 27. 2005 Letter from MnDOT
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to direct staff
to review the correspondence from MnDOT and send a letter to the City
Council within two weeks outlining the response that should be sent to
MnDOT. Carried 5 — 0.
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VIII. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to adjourn at
7:30 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, A roved a ontent 7b,
J David Beaude
Administrative Secretary Mayor