HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 27, 2015 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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,
Liljegren, and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney
Vierling, Finance Director Caruso, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent:
Councilmcmber Swenson, City Planner Richards, and City Engineer Mlejnek.
Mayor McComber added "Appoint Park Commissioners" to the Consent Agenda
as Item F.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the Parks Commission met on
January 26 and held a worksession on the Oak Park Crossing Park master
plan, and the next meeting was set for February 23 at 7:00 p.m. She also
reported that she was appointed to the small cities and transportation
committees for NLC, and she was attending the Experienced Elected
Officials conference on January 30.
B. Councilmember Dou erty: No report.
C. Councilmember Lilje green: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: Absent.
F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Mark McElligott of 5755
Newgate Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
None
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—January 13, 2015
C. Approve Summer Park Programming for 2015 —Position and Events
D. Accept Donation to Police Department of$3,000
E. Approve JPA for Fuel Contract
F. Appoint Park Commissioners
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2015
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Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. St. Croix River Crossing Project Update: No updates.
B. Street Reconstruction—Area D —Update: City Administrator Johnson
reported that the City of Stillwater expressed that they have no financial
capacity to participate in 2015. He stated that after meeting with Shawn
Sanders of the City of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights City Engineer
Mlejnek, they have a solution for Panama Avenue, Paris Avenue, and 62n
Street because the large property owners on those streets would be able to
make assessment payments up front. Johnson reported that Sanders said
there would be a feasibility study on February 3. He reported that he did
not know when Stillwater would be ready for Osman Avenue, Ozark
Avenue, 64'h Street and 65d' Street. He said staff was still working on that
with the City of Stillwater
Johnson reported that a new schedule was proposed which shifted
everything back about two weeks. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded
by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve revised schedule, direct
staff to negotiate a revised Cooperative Agreement with the City of
Stillwater, direct staff to write a letter to Stillwater City Council asking
them to include 651h Street in the project, and once an answer is received,
write a letter to property owners. Carried 4-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Consider Street Assessment Abatement—D. Corblick—Area E: Mayor
McComber noted she was abstaining from discussion on the item. City
Administrator Johnson reported that the City received a request from
resident Doug Corblick of 1545158' Street for an abatement in the
amount of$1,579.25 due to a change in residence resulting in changes to
homesteading classifications. The Council discussed the matter and no
action was taken.
B. Consider Adoption of Policies: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by
Councilmernber Liljegren, moved to adopt the policies as presented at the
council meeting. Carried 4-0.
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2015
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C. Wall Removal— City Hall Conference Rooms: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,moved to approve construction
of a new opening between the two conference rooms as outlined in the
memo. Carried 4-0.
D. Oak Park Heights—A Twenty Year Vision Conceit: Councilmember
Dougherty suggested the City Council discuss ideas before an RFP was
drafted. Mayor McComber, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to set a worksession for February 10 at 6:00 p.m. Carried 4-0.
E. St. Croix River Crossing—Resolution Related to City Costs and
Reimbursements: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote
taken. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements
Mayor announced she was asked to serve on the executive search committee for
LMC Executive Director,
IX. Adjournment
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully su 1 Approved as to Content and Form,
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Je ifer Pinski M Corber
Deputy Clerk Mayo