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• TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: Mayor Beaudet
called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson,
McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Long, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None
Mayor Beaudet added. "Hire Additional Engineering Staff for Highway 36
Project" as Consent Agenda Item F., "Draft a Letter to MNDOT Concerning 36
Design Funds" as Consent Agenda Item G., and "Authorize Hiring of Part-Time
Administrative Intern" as Consent Agenda Item H.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the next
meeting of the Planning Commission was set for July 12, 2012 and that
there was an interview for the Planning Commission vacancy.
• B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next
meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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 August 16, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office.
D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that
there was a community playground build set for August 18, 2012 at the
Moelter Site. She stated that the City needed about 50 volunteers, and
interested persons should contact her or City Hall.
III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recycling Award Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Craig Koll of 5471
Oakgreen Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 18, 2012
• C. Authorize Purchase of Two Police Computers with Reimbursable Grant
Funds
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July 10, 2012
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D. Approve 2010 — 2011 Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington
County
E. Award Tree Planting Bid for 2012
F. Hire Additional Engineering Staff for Highway 36 Project
G. Draft a Letter to MNDOT Concerning 36 Design Funds
H. Authorize Hiring of Part-Time Administrative Intern
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:
A. Port of Sunnyside Club Inc ( Sunnyside Marina ) Request for Setback
Variance and Conditional Use Permit — 6413 St. Croix Trail N. City
Planner Richards reported that the request had come before the City
Council in June. He stated that he had correspondence with Molly
Shodeen from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Richards
stated that Shodeen said the matter was under the jurisdiction of the City.
• He said that she did suggest that the applicant plant trees around the
structures.
Councilmember Abrahamson questioned whether trees would interfere
with boat storage. Rick Chapman of Sunnyside Marina responded that
they would not interfere with boat storage but would obstruct owners'
views of the river.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to approve the Resolution.
Mayor Beaudet moved to add a condition that as mitigation to the new
structures, the Marina would agree to not cover ten of the slips. Motion
failed per lack of a second.
On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
VII. New Business:
A. Engine Breaking Ordinance Councilmember McComber suggested added
language to City Ordinance 1101 prohibiting jake- braking. John Chiglo of
MNDOT was present at the meeting and stated that MNDOT would help
• by putting up signs, but would not enforce it.
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Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct
staff to send a letter to St. Joseph Township requesting them to write an
ordinance allowing the City of Oak Park Heights to put up a sign on their
side of the river. Carried 5 -0.
B. Resolution Ordering the Owner of Certain Property Located at 15405 57
Street North to Raze or Remove the Buildings Located Thereon Mayor
Beaudet suggested writing a letter to the property owners, letting them see
the report, and coming back at the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Swenson moved to direct City Administrator Johnson to
write a letter to the homeowners allowing them 30 days to respond.
Motion failed per lack of a second.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to approve the Resolution as presented.
Mayor Beaudet moved to postpone until the next City Council meeting.
Motion failed per lack of a second.
On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
VIII. Closed Session — Closed Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13.d.03
City Administrator Annual Performance Review City Attorney Vierling reported
that the City Council would go into closed session, that the closed session would
be tape recorded as required by statute, and that any action would be taken at the
open session of the meeting. Adjourned to closed session at 7:40 p.m.
Open session reconvened at 7:59 p.m. Mayor Beaudet reported that the City
Council was pleased with the City Administrator's performance and that no action
was taken.
IX. Adiournment
Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Ap r o ent and Fo
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e ifer Pins ' David Beaud
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor