HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 26, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, MAY 269 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. _C_all to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, Public Works Director Kegley, and City Engineer Mlejnek.
Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added "Street Reconstruction—Area D---Testing"to Consent
Agenda as Item O, and pulled Item G from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Dougherty requested Item L be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate
vote so he could abstain.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
If. CounciUStaf€Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported the May Parks Commission meeting was
cancelled due to lack of a quorum, and the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for June 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a worksession at 6:00 p.m.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff. Deputy CIerk Pinski reported that Sharon Haynes of 56448 Osgood
Avenue North and Doug and Melissa Wilson of 5519 Oakgreen Place
North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of May.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
None
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—April 28, 2015
C. Approve City Council Minutes—April 28, 2015
D. Approve License for Sale and Storage of Fireworks for Wal-Mart#1861
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E. Approve Resolution Offering City Position on the Proposed Transfer of
TH 5 from the State of MN to Washington County
F. Approve up to $3,500.00 for Trail Installations at Oak Park Crossing Park
G. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
H. Provide LMC Board of Directors Endorsement—2"d Vice President for
Mayor McComber
I. Adopt Resolution—Minimal Impact Design Standards
J. Approve Fiscal Year 2015 —2016 Budgets for Central St. Croix Valley
Joint Cable Commission and Valley Access Channels
K. Refund of Fees to Hostelling International USA—Related to the
Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride Event
L. PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
M. Approve Revised Public Hearing Date for Oak Park Heights Senior Living
—Phase IV Planned Unit Development Bond Issuance Assistance
N. Approve Budget Adjustment--Public Works Request
O. Street Reconstruction—Area D - Testing
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
Consent Agenda Items A—F, H—K, and M—O. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-
0.
Mayor McComber moved to Approve Consent Agenda Item L: Approve 2015
Fireworks Funding. Motion failed per lack of a second.
IV. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: City Administrator Johnson
reported that punch list items were being worked on. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: Mayor McComber reported that she
attended the neighborhood meeting on May 20, and there was concern
about the number of trees being removed. City Administrator Johnson
reported that a second notice was hand-delivered to residents with trees
marked for removal. No action was taken.
C. Adopt Resolution Relating to and Approving the Three Party Agreement
on North Frontage Roadway: City Attorney Vierling reported that his
office was still trying to gather data to provide an opinion on the title. He
stated he spoke with MNDOT, and they indicated they would provide any
title work they had.
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Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-1,
Liljegren opposed.
VII. New Business:
A. Tobacco Compliance Violation - Walgreens: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to schedule a Hearing to
Show Cause on June 9, 2015 with the purpose of reviewing the incident
for imposition of a $500 sanction. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
Councilmember Runk provided the City Council with copy of the Washington
County Comprehensive Plan which showed they had the City taking
approximately 5,600 feet of roadway.
IX. Closed Session
City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would go into a closed
session to discuss two matters: Northland Securities and property clean-up at
15105 63rd Street North.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to go into
closed session. Carried 5-0.
The City Council resumed open session. City Attorney Vierling reported that
both matters were discussed and no votes were taken in the closed session.
X. Adiournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved o Content and Form,
ennifer Pinski Mary'.I Xomber
Deputy Clerk Mayor