HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 27, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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,
Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney
Vierling, Police Chief DeRosier, City Planner Richards, and City Engineer Mann.
Absent: Councilmember Liljegren.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that there was a retirement party at
Lakeside Park for Mark Swenson from the Bayport Fire Department on
November 2; the next Parks Commission meeting was November 16 with
a worksession at 6:00 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.; and she
was going to be attending the National League of Cities Conference.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Lil'e en: Absent
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the Council Chambers
received new digital cameras.
F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Judy Dclich of 15073 63rd Street
North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
II1. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Paris Ave Prosect Presentation by Cory Slagle: Mr. Slagle provided an
overview of the project and the schedule. He stated they were requesting a
city cost-share participation in the amount of$36,000 to $37,000, mostly
for the sidewalk. He stated a cooperative agreement would be drafted
with the City.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes— October 13, 2015
C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—October 13, 2015
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Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
IV. Public Hearings:
None t
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: Mayor McComber reported that
the project was winding down for the year, and there would be more
updates in the spring. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Engineer Mann reported substantial
completion of the project would be that week. No action was taken.
C. Consider Possible Revisions to City Ord 401.15 — Signs and Definitions:
City Planner Richards provided a summary of the proposed changes.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to approve the Ordinance amendment. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 4-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Consider Special Census Process: City Administrator Johnson reported
that staff contacted the Metropolitan Council to determine the process for
performing a Special Census count. He stated staff was advised that the
US Census Bureau would perform a Special Census count for the City,
and to obtain a cost estimate for that, the City would need to submit forms
and pay a $200 fee.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
obtain the cost estimate with the fee coming from the Council
Contingency fund. Carried 4-0.
B. 6180 Osgood Ave Demolition.: City Administrator Johnson reported that a
request for bids to demolish and remove the house and restore the site at
6180 Osgood Avenue was sent to numerous contractors, and the City
received one response from Bell's Trucking, Inc. for $12,200.00.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
authorize the demolition with funds from the surplus TIF fund. Carried 4-
0.
C. Consider Letter of Support—Twin Cities Habitat for Humanit
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
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moved to authorize staff to send a letter of support to Habitat for
Humanity. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
X. Adiournment
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Carried 5-0.
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Deputy Clerk Mayor