HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 23, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 239 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, Finance Director Caruso, Police Chief DeRosier, and City Engineer
Mlejnek. Absent: Councilmember Liljegren and City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber removed New Business Item C. Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 4-
0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the Parks Commission met the
previous week and the next meeting was set for July 20. She reported that
the Oak Park Crossing Park ribbon cutting was set for 6 p.m. on July 20.
She also stated she attended the summer park programming event that
morning at Autumn Hills Park.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liliegren: Absent.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the Cable Commission
discussed camera replacement in city halls, and they will meet again in the
next couple of weeks to talk about the replacement and making them
digital.
F. Staff: Deputy City Clerk Pinski reported that the City received the Playful
City USA designation for 2015. She also reported that Deanne DeRosier
of 14588 57`x' Street North and Nick and Nicole Rodriquez of 5503
Oakgreen Place North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the
month of June.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
None
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills &Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 9, 2015
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2015
Page 2 of 3
C. Award the 2015 June Tree Removal, Pruning, and Stump Grinding Project
to St. Croix SavATree
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
IV. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project U date: City Administrator Johnson
reported that staff had a meeting with MNDOT and Ames Lunda to talk
about close-out after the July 4h weekend. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Engineer Mlejnek reported that the
contractor was working on the water main in the first phase and the
surveyors were staking the curb and gutter. Mayor McComber reported
she received calls on the chlorination. City Administrator Johnson stated
that the chlorination was a precaution for safety which would continue for
the duration of the project. No action was taken.
C. BCWD—Norell Ave. Pond Proposal: Councilmember Swenson, seconded
by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Cooperative
Agreement subject to any final modifications as may be required by the
City Engineer or City Attorney. Carried 4-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Consider Timeline Extension—Palmer Station Development:
Councilmember Swenson requested to add a condition that the lawn would
be cut and maintained.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Resolution with the addition of the lawn maintenance
condition. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0,
B. STH 36— Oak reen/Greele Evaluation: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to direct that the City Engineer
and the City Administrator draft a letter for Mayor McComber to sign
regarding the large dip across Highway 36 at Oakgreen Avenue. Carried
4-0.
C. REMOVED FROMAGENDA
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2015
Page 3 of 3
D. Park Commission.Work Session Request and Council Meeting Dates—
July & August: Mayor McComber, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to set a worksession with the Parks Commission for
July 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Oak Park Crossing Park. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
cancel the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings. Carried 4-0.
E. Authorize Finance Director to Prepare Preliminajy 2016 Budget and
Adoption of the Proposed Budget Schedule: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve Finance
Director Caruso's recommendations in her memo. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
IX. Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to adjourn
the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitte Approved Content and Form,
ifer Pinski Mary McComber
Deputy Clerk Mayor