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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 8, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I• Call to Order/Pled a of Alle iance/A roval of A ends: 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, Public Works Director Kegley, Finance Director Caruso, City Planner Richards, City Arborist Danielson, Police Chief DeRosier, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: None, Mayor McComber added three items to the Agenda: New Business 1. "2016 City Council Appointments;"New Business J. "Ordering the Razing of a Hazardous Building— 15105 63rd St. N.;" and New Business Item K. "Speed Study 58t' Street." Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0. II. Council/Staff Re orts: A. Ma or McComber: She reported she attended the Bayport Fire Advisory Meeting and the retirement service for Pastor John at Calvary Assembly of God Church. She also reported that the next Parks Commission meeting was set for December 21 at 7:00 p.m., and the prison and Conservation. District holiday open houses were scheduled for December 9. B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management. Organization's December meeting was cancelled, and the next CVB meeting was set for December 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Americlnn. C. Councilmember Lilje en: He reported that the next Planning Commission meeting was set for Decernber 10 at '7:00 p.m. D. Councilmember Runk: He reported that the two items from the last Planning Commission meeting were on the Council Agenda that evening. E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that Breakfast with Santa was set for December 12 from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. at the Valley Ridge Mall sponsored by the Valley Access Center. F. Staff: No report. III. Visitors/Public Comment: None City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Page 2 of 5 IV. Consent Ayenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—November 10, 2015 C. Approve 2016 Cab Licenses for F.D.S. Enterprises dba A. Taxi/Stillwater Taxi D. Adopt Resolution for 2016 Liquor, Tobacco, and Amusement License Renewals E. Approve Resolution Granting the Application of Spring Lake Park Lions Club to Conduct a One-Day Gambling Event at Heights Hall and Club on December 13, 2015 F. Approve 2016 Area Charge for Connection to Water, Sewer and Storm Sewer Systems G. Approve Resolution Designating 2016 Checking and Bank Depositories H. Approve Resolution for Certification of Delinquent Utilities 1. Adopt Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Policy Update and Response Policy .1. Approve Resolution—Summary of Ordinance Amendments to 401.15 G and 401.02 B —Relating to Signage K. Approve A-1 Excavating, Inc. 5a' Payment for 2015 Street and Utility Reconstruction L. Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals for 2016 M. Authorize Rink Attendant Hire N. Adopt Amended CC 102 Master Fee Schedule Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. IV. Public Hearings: A. Proclamation of Achievement—Patrick Balfanz: Mayor McComber read the Proclamation. B. Truth in Taxation—2016 Budget Presentation: Finance Director Caruso provided a presentation of the 2016 proposed budget of$5,648,560. She reviewed proposed budget expenditures and proposed budget revenues. She reported the proposed tax levy was $5,191,593. No public comments. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 5-0. VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Page 3 of 5 A. MAACO Conditional Use–5956 Osgood Avenue–Conditional Use Permit Review: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report which was included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. B. St. Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant– 6163 St. Croix Trail North –Expansion of Existing Vehicle Storage Building—Conditional Use Pennit: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report which was included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. C. Resolution Approving the 2016 Tax Leyy: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. D. Resolution Approving the 2016 Budget: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. E. No-Fault Insurance Coverage: City Administrator Johnson reported that there were three levels of coverages offered through LMCIT and the cost ranged from $1.79 to $2.63 per connection. He said the City had approximately 1,300 connections. A draft Resolution was included in the meeting packet. Johnson stated a piece was added to the Resolution to attempt to address any outstanding issues at that time. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. F. Consider Adoption of Cost Participation Policy on Contributing Flows to City Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Systems: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Policy. Carried 5-0. G. Consider Ordinance Amendments to 1401 _Regulating Wagon Vendors-- Food Trucks: Councilmember Swenson suggested item be tabled and requested staff contact Fury Motors, Stillwater Motors, and Ames Lunda to see if there were any food trucks visiting their sites. Mayor McComber tabled the item to the January 12, 2016 meeting. H. Ordinance 1302 and Boulevard Tree Removal/Re-Planting Policy Updates: City Arborist Danielson reported that Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) was identified in Washington County. She stated she reviewed the City's Ordinance and Policy and EAB was not addressed. Danielson provided a PowerPoint presentation on proposed Ordinance and Policy updates. City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Ordinance change. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Policy changes. Carried 5-0. 1. 2016 City Council Appointments: The City Council reviewed the 2015 appointments and made some changes. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the 2016 council appointments. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. J. Ordering the RazinR of a Hazardous Building— 15105 63rd St. N.: City Attorney Vierling reported that the Resolution was the initial process to go forward with a judicial response having exhausted the community outreach efforts with the property owner. City Administrator Johnson reported that staff received contact from two potential buyers. Wayne Hellerman, the property owner, was present at the meeting and stated he was going through some things and needed help. He confirmed that he had been approached by parties interested in purchasing the property. City Attorney Vierling reported that the City could access the property with the consent of the homeowner to demolish it and assess the costs back to the property. Mayor McComber encouraged Mr. Hellerman to communicate with City Administrator Johnson. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. K. Speed Study 58tb Street: City Administrator Johnson stated the City Council discussed at a goal-setting meeting possibly seeking a speed study for 58th Street from Oakgreen Avenue to Highway 5. He stated there were two possibilities for a speed limit change: one was seeking authority from the MNDOT Commissioner after a speed study, and the other was the roadway could be identified as an urban district, if eligible, and the City could pass a Resolution setting the speed limit. He stated staff's recommendation was to approve both possibilities, and staff would pick the best one and get it back to the City Council for submission to the Commissioner. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to push the project forward. Carried 5-0. VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015. Page 5 of 5 None X. Adjournment Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Approved a Content and form, Jennifer Pinski MMcComber Z? Deputy Clerk Mayor