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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 13, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty, Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Planner Richards, City Engineer Mlejnek, Police Chief DeRosier, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: None. Mayor McComber moved New Business Item A. to Old Business as Item D. and moved Old Business Item D. to Old Business Item E. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0. II. Swearing in of Police Officer and Recently Elected Officials by Judge Susan Miles III. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the Parks Commission's next meeting was set for January 26 at 7:00 p.m. She also reported that the Convention and Visitor's Bureau's mixer and board meeting was set for January 15 and the Experienced Elected Officials' conference was set for the end of the month. B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the Washington County Historical Society Ice Cream Social was set for January 17. C. Councilmember Liliegren: He reported that the next Planning Commission meeting was set for January 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a Public Hearing on the Oak Park Senior Living Phase 4 PUD. D. Councilmember Runk: No report. E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the Cable Commission meeting was set for the following Thursday. F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Beverly Milbrath of 14661 57t" Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner. IV. Visitors/Public Comment: None V. Consent Agenda: City Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 2015 Page 2 of 4 A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—December 9, 2014 C. Approve Worksession Notes—January 7, 2015 D. Adopt Resolution Approving Professional Consultants for the City of Oak Park Heights in 2015 E. Adopt Resolution Designating the Stillwater Gazette as the City of Oak Park Heights' Official Newspaper F. Approve Resolution for 2015 Council Appointments G. Accept Quotes for Winter Boulevard Tree Pruning and Award Bid to St. Croix SavATree H. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Approve Street Reconstruction Damage and Repair Settlements I. Approve Resolution Designating 2015 Checking and Bank Depositories J. Approve Letter of Understanding for the Animal Humane Society for 2015 K. Approve Position and Letter of Support to the NLC on their Policy Relating to Truck Weights and Size Limits L. Accept Donations to Police Fund M. Accept Donation of$50 to the Police Department from Susan Ricker of Nolan Avenue N. Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals for 2015 O. Approve Salary Adjustment for Exempt Employees P. Approve Resolution Relating to County State Aid Highway Designations Mayor McComber pulled Item H. from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the street reconstruction damage and repair settlements. Carried 4-0-1, McComber abstained. VI. Public Hearin s: None VII. Old Business: A. St. Croix River Crossing project Update: No updates. B. Street Reconstruction Project Update: Mayor McComber reported that an open house for Area D was held the previous Tuesday. City Administrator Johnson reported that they were engaged by the City of Stillwater where the streets were shared. He informed them that Washington County would make payment up front, and they were waiting City Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 2015 Page 3 of 4 to hear from the school district. Johnson reported that Shawn Sanders was supposed to reach out to those parties and get back to the City. C. Consider MOVE MN Campai-gn Participation: Mayor McComber reported that the MOVE MN Campaign was supported by LMC as part of their legislative priorities. She reported that 84 percent of funding was lacking, and there was a push for federal funding down to the local level. Councilmember Dougherty reported that he did not support something that increased license tab fees and gas tax. Councilmember Runk said he did not see a reason for the City to get involved. No action was taken on this item. D. Stillwater Motors— Sign Variances 5900 Stillwater Blvd. N.: City Planner Richards reported that the application was submitted for signage variances. He also stated that the applicant had submitted additional requests. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and refer the additional requests back to the Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. E. Consider Ba ort Fire Station Agreement: City Administrator Johnson provided a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the execution of the Fire Services Protection agreement as enclosed in the meeting packet subject to any minor amendments as approved by the City Attorney and City Administrator and final approval by the other three partners. Carried 4-0- 1, Swenson abstained. VIII. New Business: A. MO VED TO OLD B USINESS AS ITEM D B. 2015 City Council Meeting Dates—Designating 1218/15 as a Tentative TNT Hearing Date: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to designate December 8, 2015 as the tentative TNT Hearing date. IX. Other Council Items or Announcements None X. Adjournment Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. Carried 5-0. City Council Meeting Minutes u r� i 3r 2,015 Page 4 of 4 Respectfully submitt d, Approved as to Content and Fonn, Jennifer Pinski Mary cComber Deputy Clerk Mayor