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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-05 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Police Chief Swanson, Finance Director Holst, City Attorney Vierling and City Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Doerr. Mayor Beaudet added "Reaffirm 2006 Budget and Levy Approval" as item C under Old Business and removed New Business item B, "Installation of Speed Limit Signs on Norwich Parkway ". Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 —0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission met on December 8 th and forwarded two items to the current • Council Agenda from that meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2006. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will met on December 19 with a worksession at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Cable Commission's holiday party was very well attended. D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: No report given. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the League of Minnesota Cities conference held earlier in the month went very well and noted that Councilmember Doerr was the event Chair. Mayor Beaudet also commended Councilmember Doerr on his work with LMC and congratulated Councilmember McComber on her appointment to the LMC Board of Directors. Councilmember McComber reported that the December Stakeholders Group meeting went well. The next meeting will be held in March. • City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2005 Page 2 of 5 • III. Visitors /Public Comment: Recvclin2 Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Tom Bockman of 14151 60 St. North was chosen to receive the Recycling Award. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — November 22, 2005 C. Approve Truth in Taxation Hearing Minutes — December 5, 2005 D. Approve Annual Transfers E. Approve Resolution for Mileage Reimbursement Increase for 2006 F. Approve 2006 Home Occupation License Renewals G. Adopt Resolution in Support of a New Segregation Unit at the Stillwater Correctional Facility H. Approve 2006 Rate Schedule from City Engineer (BRAA) I. Approve Budget Adjustments J. Approve Renewal of Additional 2006 Wine License and On -sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor License and Amusement License K. Authorize Hiring Rink Attendants • Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. V. Public Hearings: Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easements and 59 Street Road Right of Wav City Attorney Vierling opened the Public Hearing to consider the vacation of drainage and utility easements to facilitate the CSM development. City staff recommended approval contingent upon the City receiving new drainage and utility easements with the new plat. Administrator Johnson stated that these issues would be covered in the Developer's Agreement. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 — 0. VI. New Business: A. Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easements and 59 Street Road Rip-ht of Way Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, • moved to approve the Resolution vacating easements and right of way City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2005 Page 3 of 5 • contingent upon execution of a Developer's Agreement. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. B. Receive Donation to the Police Department Police Chief Swanson reported that City residents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Craine have made a cash donation to the police department to be used for safety programming supplies. Chief Swanson thanked Mr. and Mrs. Glenn for their donation and asked that the Council pass a Resolution accepting the funds. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve a Resolution accepting the donation to the Police Department. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. C. Tobacco Compliance Check Failure Police Chief Swanson reported that two businesses failed tobacco compliance checks conducted on November 25, 2005. Based on past practice, Chief Swanson recommended that the businesses be offered an opportunity to pay a $500 fine and /or attend a Hearing to Show Cause if . they choose. The Hearing would be cancelled if both businesses elected to pay the fine. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to receive the information and schedule a Hearing to Show Cause for January 24, 2006. Carried 4 — 0. D. Meeting Time for February 14, 2006 Mayor Beaudet requested that the February 14, 2006 Council meeting be rescheduled for an earlier time due to a schedule conflict. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to change the February 14, 2006 Council Meeting to 5:00 p.m. Carried 4 — 0. E. St. Croix River Crossing — Amended Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement Councilmember McComber reported that the City has been invited to sign the Agreement to concur that the City has been involved in the process. City Attorney Vierling stated that his office has forwarded comments on behalf of the City and recommended that the City not sign the Agreement. • Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct staff to send a letter to the Federal Highway Administration stating that the City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2005 Page 4of5 Agreement has been received but the City is unable to be a signatory at this time. Carried 4 — 0. F. VSSA — Conditional Use Permit for Schoolhouse City Planner Richards reviewed the request for a conditional use permit to move a schoolhouse to the historic village area of the Boutwell's Landing campus. Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission has reviewed the application and recommended approval on a somewhat expedited schedule due to the deteriorating condition of the structure. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution granting a conditional use permit for the schoolhouse structure. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. VII. Old Business. A. Sign Ordinance: Flags and Banners Mayor Beaudet suggested that the Council direct the City Planner to review the sign ordinance section on flags and banners and compare it to ordinances in other cities. Mayor Beaudet also suggested that American flags be added to the ordinance with a stipulation that they must have the ability to be lowered to half - staff. City Planner Richards stated that the issue could be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the January meeting as the agenda should be rather light. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct staff to review the sign ordinance and prepare a recommendation for review at the January 24, 2006 Council meeting. Carried 4 — 0. B. Light Fixtures for Lowes Area Mayor Beaudet explained that the cost for the round hatbox light fixture is twice as high as the cost for the square light fixture. Additionally, the square fixture can be modified with mirrors to better direct the light. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to direct the City Engineer to add the square fixtures to the bid. Carried 4 — 0. C. Reaffirm 2006 Budget and Levv City Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2005 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the 2006 Budget and Levy. Mayor Beaudet explained that water and sewer fund figures were not available during the budget process and explained that removing the admin fees and adding that amount to the levy would be a $31 net saving to residents. Mayor Beaudet moved to amend the primary motion to add a change in the 2006 budget and levy to eliminate the ten percent admin fee, reduce utility rates and increase the levy by the appropriate amount. Motion died for lack of a second. Roll call vote taken on primary motion. Carried 3 — 1, Beaudet opposed. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Carried 4 — 0. spec ully submitted, Ap ved to ntent and Fo , 1 Julie Jo so v avi eaud Administra ive Secretary Mayor