HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 24, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Mlejnek. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber removed Consent Agenda Item F and New Business Item C
and added "Eliminate Senior Accountant.Position and Create Utility Billing
Technician Position"to Consent Agenda as Item 1.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber; She reported that Marty Hauble resigned from the
Parks Commission; the Oak Park Crossing Park Plan Open Houses were
set for March 14 at 10 a.m. and March 16 at 7 p.m.; the MSCWMO plan
would be at City Hall for comments; she would be a facilitator at the joint
legislative conference on February 26; and the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for April 20.
B. Councilmember Dou erty: No report.
C. Councilmember Lil'e en: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff. City Administrator Johnson reported that MNDOT was planning an
open house for March 24 at City Hall. He also stated he attended the
Bayport Fire Department Advisory Committee and they were going for
bids on March 17.
Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Jaclyn and Mac Blair of 5790 Newberry
Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners.
III. Visitors/Public Comment: None
IV. Consent Astenda:
A. Approve Bills &Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—February 10, 2015
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2015
Page 2 of 3
C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes— February 10, 2015
D. Approve License for Sale and Storage of Fireworks at Menards
E. Adopt Resolution Supporting Dedicated Street Funding for City Streets
F. REMOVED FROMAGENDA
G. Approve Proclamation for April 24, 2015 as Arbor Day and May 2015 as
Arbor Month
H. Approve Liquor License Application for Stillwater Paint and Sip, LLC
I. Eliminate Senior Accountant Position and Create Utility Billing
Technician Position
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk,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 U date: City Administrator Johnson
reported that the City received a set of as-builts from MNDOT and there
were still many punch list items to be addressed. No action was taken.
B. Street Reconstruction Update: City Administrator Johnson reported that
the City Attorney sent an agreement on 62nd Street, Paris and Panama
Avenues. Mayor McComber reported she met with the mayor of
Stillwater and would like staff to continue conversations. No action was
taken.
C. Consider Holding a City Council Worksession— SCRCP City
Reimbursements: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by
Councilmember Swenson,moved to set a worksession for 6:00 p.m. on
March 24 to discuss ways to move forward with MNDOT. Carried 5-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Xcel Energy—Interim Use Permit—Temporary Office Trailers at A.S.
Kin Pg lant: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty,moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 5-0.
B. Consider Cancelling or Rescheduling Ma 12 City Council Meeting Date:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,moved to
cancel the May 12 City Council meeting. Carried 5-0.
C. REMOVED FROMAGENDA
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Mayor McComber reported that Robin Anthony's father passed away and the City
sent condolences.
1X. Adiournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 5:34 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully ubmi ted, A roved a Content and Form,
Jennifer Pinski Mary cComber
Deputy Clerk Mayor