HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 22, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of A11e2iance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the sleeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, Finance Director Caruso, Police Chief DeRosier, City Planner
Richards, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: None,
Mayor McComber added "Approve City Council Minutes—September S, 2015"
to the Consent Agenda as Item C.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
if. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the next Parks Commission meeting
was set for October 19 at 7:00 p.m. She also reported that the League of
Minnesota Cities was running a `Mayor for a Day' essay contest, and
entry forms could be found at City Hall.
B. Councilmember Dou erty: No report.
C. Councilmember Lil f egren: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Kenton and Deborah Doyle of
13215 56`}' Street North were chosen as the recycling award winners.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Anthony and Shari Weyer of 5499 Oakgreen Place stated that they experienced a
sewer backup and wanted the City Council to be aware that LMCIT said the City
was not liable, but they would pay up to 50% of cash value. Mayor McComber
stated Council would have staff contact LMCIT to get the background and contact
the Weyers back.
IV. Consent A ends:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve 2015-2016 Snow Plowing Agreement
C. Approve City Council Minutes — September S, 2015
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Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
IV. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: Mayor McComber reported that
the tables went up on the first piers the previous week, and City
Administrator Johnson reported that the City was awaiting final revisions
of as-builts and close-out items. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Engineer Mann reported that final
restoration work was continuing in phase 1; phase 2 was paved and
restoration work was beginning; and in phase 3, utility work was
continuing and major pipe installation was expected the following week.
No action was taken.
VII. New Business:
A. 2016 Annual Bud ret—Consider Proposed Budget and Tax Levies:
Finance Director Caruso reported that the proposed preliminary budget
was $5,648,560 which was an increase of about 4.56 percent over 2015.
She also reported that there was a 3.36 percent increase in the preliminary
property tax levy from 2015.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Resolution adopting the proposed budget and tax levies. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
B. 2016 Annual Budget—Schedule Public Hearing for Truth in Taxation:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded.by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Carried 5-0.
C. Consider Amendments to City Ord. 401.15 - Fences: City Planner
Richards reviewed his planning report which was included in the City
Council meeting packet for that evening. Councilmember Runk requested
that "up to or on property line" be defined. City Planner Richards stated
he would make a change to clarify if needed. Mayor McComber
recommended that the height limits be changed to be more clear.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve with two changes: clarify "up to or on property line" if needed in
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Section 401.15.E.2, and change heights in Section 401.15.E.4.b 3'8"to 4',
Section 401.15.E.4.c 6'8"to 7', and Section 401.15.E.4.d 8'8" to 9', and
401.15.E.4.e 10'8"to 11' Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
D. Consider Approval of Body Worn Camera Purchase: Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to authorize the
body worn camera purchase. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the master fee schedule addition suggested by the Chief. Carried
5-0.
E. Approve Hiring Process and Candidate List for Police Officer:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to approve the hiring process and getting the candidate list for the new
officer position. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
X. Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Carried 5-0.
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