HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 8, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER S, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Alle lance/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, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. CouneillStaff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the next Parks Commission meeting
was set for September 21 at 7:00 p.m. and the fall park walkthrough was
scheduled for September 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Cover Park. She also
reported she would be attending the Department of Transportation Cost
Participation Steering Committee meeting on September 9. She also
stated she would attend the Regional Council Mayors Meeting the
following week, and fall clean-up was scheduled for October 3 at 7:30
a.m. at Andersen Corporation.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported the next MSCWMO meeting was
set for September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bayport Library, and the
Convention and Visitor Bureau's meeting was set for September 9 at
10:00 a.m. at GrandStay in Stillwater.
C. Cou ncilmember LiYegren: He reported the next Planning Commission
meeting was set for September 10 at 7:00 p.m. where they would discuss
the fence ordinance.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported the Cable Commission meeting
was cancelled due to lack of items to discuss.
F. Staff. Mayor McComber reported that Thomas Landgren of 5674 O'Brien
Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
None
W. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes--August 25, 2015
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C. Approve Letter of Recommendation for Mayor McComber to Serve on
NLC Committees
D. Approve 2nd Payment Request for A-1 Excavating, Inc. 2015 Street
Reconstruction Area D
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: Mayor McComber reported there
was a change in the completion date of the bridge, and that the completion
date would be determined by the end of the year. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Engineer Mann reported final
restoration work would continue on phase 1, and in phase 2 the remainder
of the curb would be replaced and grading of the roadway on 64"' and
Panama would be completed. He stated that phase 3 would include the
roadway being removed and utilities being installed on Pecan Avenue and
storm sewer would be installed on Upper 63rd Street. Mann reported that
the completion date was expected to be the end of October. No action was
taken.
VII. New Business:
A. Consider Pedestrian Crossing Sigpalization Proposal—Boutwells Landin
Along 58"' Street: City Administrator Johnson reported that Boutwells
Landing was interested in having a dual-head pedestrian signal placed on
58t1i Street and their underground tunnel. He stated that Boutwells would
pay for the funding of the signal as well as cover any cost of maintenance
fees, and the City would provide the installation.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve to have City Administrator Johnson develop an agreement.
Carried 5-0.
B. Oak Park Crossing Park Possible Trail Installations: City Administrator
Johnson reported that the City Council and Parks Commission met in July
to discuss Oak Park Crossing Park's possible development options and
there was a consensus on installation of a trail and possibly a gazebo or a
lookout, but nothing was confirmed. He reported the Park Commission
requested the City get a cost estimate for engineering and designing of the
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trail, and the City received a quote from Stantec for a price not to exceed
$31,700 which included design,project oversight, bidding, and close-out.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to approve the proposal from Stantec for a price not to exceed $31,700
with funds from the Xcel Energy Park Contribution. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
IX. Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully-sugym' ed, A oved Content and Form,
Je er Pins Mary cComber
Deputy Clerk Mayor