HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 25, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Alle iance/A royal of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Attorney Vierling, Public
Works Director Kegley, Police Chief DeRosier, City Planner Richards, and City
Engineer Mlejnek. Absent: City Administrator Johnson.
Mayor McComber moved Consent Agenda Item H. to Old Business as Item C.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Summary Report of City Council Closed Session on July 28,2015•
City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council held a closed session at its
last meeting for an annual review of the City Administrator. He stated that the
review was positive and no action was taken in the closed session.
III. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Ma or McComber: She reported that the fall park walkthrough was
scheduled for September 19 and the next Parks Commission meeting was
set for September 21. She also reported she attended the Bayport Fire
Advisory meeting, the final summer park program, and the Mayor's
Association meeting. She stated she would attend an open house to meet
the new superintendent from Stillwater School District on August 26, and
fall clean-up was scheduled for October 3 at 7:30 a.m.
B. Councilmember Douert : He reported he attended the CVB meeting
where they were working on the budget, and the next MSCWMO meeting
was set for September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bayport Library.
C. Councilmember Lil e en: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended the August MSCWMO
meeting where they were continuing their budget assessments, and they
approved the City's raingardens as part of the street reconstruction project.
He also reported he attended the MNDOT St. Croix River boat ride, and
one item of interest was a discussion of the possible boat launch and
where it was going to be. He said he spoke with City Administrator
Johnson, and they thought the City Council should put it on their agenda
for the worksession prior to the next meeting.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
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F. Staff. Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Timothy and Suzanne Becker of
14249 55t' Street North and Daniel and Sara Lantz of 13767 55th Street
North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of
August.
IV. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Fireworks Permits-Request and Event on 9-11-15 Ponies Football Game:
Eric Olson, President of the Ponies Touchdown Club, stated they had an
opportunity to honor first responders for Patriots' Day at the Stillwater
Ponies September I 1 home game. He requested the City approve a permit
to conduct the fireworks display. Police Chief DeRosier stated he did not
object so long as they used a professionally recognized group and
followed best practices.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to authorize up to $5,000 in support with funds previously reserved for
Stillwater fireworks. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve permit for event on September 11, 2015. Carried 5-0.
IV. Consent Asenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—July 28, 2015
C. Approve City Council Minutes—July 28, 2015
D. Approve Spring and Fall Clean-up Dates
E. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations for 2015 Party in the Park
F. Appoint Mr. James Norton to City Park Commission
G. Approve Traffic Control Signal Maintenance Agreement with Washington
County— Stillwater BIvd (Hwy 5) and 58th Street
H. MO VED TO OLD B USNESS ITEM C
1, Approve Developer's Agreement—Oakgreen Villa(Green Twig/Nolde)
Phase IV—62 Unit
J. Approve Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of a Multi-Family
Housing Revenue Note Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C,
Authorizing the Loan of the Proceeds of the Revenue Note to Green Twig
Villas LLLP and Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution
and Delivery of the Note and Related Documents
K. Approve Purchase of Laserfiche Server
L. Authorize Staff to Contract for Water Tower Cleaning
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
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V. Public Hearinl4s:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: Councilmember Runk stated that
completion and opening of the bridge was scheduled for late fall 2016.
Mayor McComber reported that there were no reports on a ribbon cutting.
No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Engineer Mlejnek reported that the
first phase was paved, curb and gutter would be installed on remaining
streets in phase one within the next two weeks, and they were working on
the rain gardens. No action was taken.
C. Apyrove NFR Agreement—Amendment #1 —Landscaping Additions:
Councilmember Runk stated he was asked about traffic control at Osgood
Avenue and the new frontage road access. He provided a picture to the
City Councilmembers of a large tree that was blocking the view as traffic
approached the new frontage road from the north on Osgood Avenue and
stated he was curious as to what the County planned to do to mediate that.
Councilmember Swenson stated an island was going in on 62°d Street.
Mayor McComber stated that the tree blocks sight for someone on the
frontage road turning onto Osgood Avenue. City Attorney Vierling stated
the agreement had requirements for new signage, and the County had
long-range plans in their Capital Improvement Plan for 2018 for a center
median. He suggested tabling to the next meeting to look at drawings and
plans. Mayor McComber stated the council should table the discussion
and have the County present. Councilmember Swenson suggested staff
work with the County, and the Mayor suggested the item be on the next
agenda even if it was just a report from staff.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the agreement. Carried 5-0.
VII. New Business:
A. L.Clark—Ran e Q Indoor Shooting— Subdivision of Property,• Design
Standards and Site Plan Review: City Planner Richards reported that an
application was received for a subdivision and design standards site plan
review for an indoor shooting range. He reviewed his planning report
which was in the City Council meeting packet for that evening.
Steve Erban from Out of the Box Architecture, representing the Clark
family, was present at the meeting and stated the project was well-planned
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and would be one of the top five ranges in the United States. He showed
samples of the building materials.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
B. Consider Xcel Ener — 5' Gas Easement Re uest: City Attorney Vierling
reported that staff was contacted by Xcel Energy for a five foot easement
for a four-inch gas main replacement along Osgood Avenue.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to approve the easement. Carried 5-0.
C. Alcohol Compliance Violation— Su erAmerica Neal Ave Location:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
set the Hearing to Show Cause for September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.
D. Alcohol Compliance Violation—Chipotle: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to set the Hearing to Show
Cause for September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.
E. Consider Providing a Written Communication to MNDOT-R questing
Improved Signage and Surface Markings—South Frontage Road and
Osgood Ave: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember
Swenson, moved to direct staff to send written communication signed by
the Mayor to MNDOT encouraging the installation of additional signage
or roadway surface markings at the intersection of the south frontage road
and Osgood Avenue. Carried 5-0.
F. Set Date Timeand Location for 2016 Party in the Park: Councilmember
Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to set the 2016 Party
in the Park for Tuesday, August 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Brekke
Park. Carried 5-0.
G. City Council Meeting Dates—2016: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded
by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the regular dates for
2016 cancelling June 14, July 12, and August 9, and rescheduling the
November 8 meeting to November 9. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
Mayor McComber reported that there was a sewer backup in the City, and there
have been a lot of problems in other communities as well. She reminded residents
not to put wipes down the drains. Public Works Director Kegley stated that wipes
do not decompose, and instead they ball up and cause blockages. City Attorney
Vierling reported there was a current class action lawsuit with regard to flushable
wipes.
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Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
direct staff to write letters to local retailers to let them know the problem the City
was having and the money being put into it and ask theta to maybe put signage up
they do not decompose and they are plugging the sewer system. Carried 5-0.
X. Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, roved as to Content and Form,
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Ptnskt Mary1,McComber
Deputy Clerk Mayor