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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-12 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: Mayor Beaudet called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, Finance Director Caruso, Public Works Director Kegley, and City Engineer Long. Absent: City Planner Richards. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: . A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Runk reported that the next meeting was set for September 13, 2012. He stated that the Planning Commission would discuss the McDonald's remodel and the proposed parking lot at Club Tara. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting was scheduled for September 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. She stated the Parks Commission would conduct a park walkthrough that same evening beginning at Cover "Park at 5:00 p.m. McComber also reported that there was a ribbon cutting for the new playground at the Moelter Site on September 8, 2012. She expressed thanks to the volunteers and organizations that made donations. C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization was scheduled for September 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember Swenson reported that Kathy Cinnamon from the cable commission would be contacting City Administrator Johnson regarding cable upgrades and franchise renewal. City Administrator Johnson reported that he received correspondence from Ms. Cinnamon. Johnson stated he would schedule a date for a worksession for the City Council to meet with consultants hired by the cable commission. Councilmember McComber stated that at the last St. Croix River Crossing visual quality meeting they discussed options for sound walls. She stated she requested copies be sent to the City Council for feedback. She said as soon as she received those copies, she would provide them to City Administrator Johnson for distribution to the City Council. City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 2 of 3 • Mayor Beaudet reported that the Fall Clean -up was scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Andersen Corporation parking lot. III. Visitors/Public Comment: A. Adopt Proclamation for Constitution Week Mayor Beaudet read the Proclamation included in the City Council packet for that evening's meeting. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to adopt the Proclamation. Carried 5 -0. B. Recycling Award Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Russell and Roberta Thompson of 5920 Oxboro Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 23, 2012 C. Appoint Planning Commission Council Liaison Alternate — Councilmember Les Abrahamson D. Send Letter to Area Legislators Requesting Support for Securing Funding E. Approve 2012 -2013 Plowing Contract with Raleigh Trucking Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: A. Proposal to Install Drinking Fountain at Brekke Park Public Works Director Kegley reported that there was interest in installing a drinking fountain along the disc golf course at Brekke Park. He stated there was a water service line along the north side of the property along Osgood Avenue. He stated the Parks Commission recommended a drinking fountain be installed and the water service be moved from its existing • location closer to the trail. Kegley stated the Parks Commission requested the project cost no more than $5,000. Kegley stated the estimate to move City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 3 of 3 the service line was $3,000. Kegley recommended option C included in the City Council meeting packet as it was ADA complaint and heavy -duty. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the expenditure for the drinking fountain on a concrete ad with funds coming from the council contingency p g g Y fund. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend the motion to have the disc golf course pads be concrete and the trail apron handicap ramp installed as part of the project. Carried 5 -0. Main motion carried 5 -0. B. Kubota Trade -In and Purchase Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the purchase of the L5740 Kubota and attachments and to authorize trade in of the L3430 Kubota and attachments with Lano Equipment for a total purchase price of $39,369.29. Carried 5 -0. C. St Croix River Crossing — Additional Plans and Specifications Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved • to direct the City Engineer to discuss with MNDOT the needed documents and prepare a detailed cost estimate for providing the same to the department with the costs to be presented to the City Council on September 25 for possible approval. Carried 5 -0. D. Schedule Public Comment /Hearing Meeting for Truth in Taxation Councilember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0. E. Adopt Resolution Approving the 2013 Proposed Budget and General Fund Levies Finance Director Caruso reviewed the levy summary and budget. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Adiournment Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully sub itted Ap ontent and F rm, r t i JerfniAr Pinski David Beaudet Deputy Clerk Mayor