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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-12 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, MARCH 27 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES L Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: Mayor Beaudet called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Police Chief DeRosier, City Attorney Vierling, City Planner Richards, and City Engineer Long. Absent: None. Mayor Beauded added "Authorize Purchase of Gift Card for Retiring Officer" and "Direct Staff to Develop Cost to Provide Water to Stillwater Prison in Bayport" to the Consent Agenda as Items M. and N., respectively. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. II. Oath of Officer Officer David Wynia was sworn in as a Police Officer for the City of Oak Park Heights. • IIL Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting of the Planning Commission was March 15. He stated the Planning Commission discussed Stillwater Motors design review for building changes. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the last meeting of the Parks Commission was held on March 26. She stated the Parks Commission discussed the Moelter site plan approval. McComber reported the next meeting of the Parks Commission was set for April 16 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 April 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that she attended the joint legislative conference the previous week. She reminded Council of the Metro Cities Annual Meeting on April 26. • City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 Page 2 of 5 • Mayor Beaudet reported that the Spring Clean -up was scheduled for April 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. IV. Visitors/Public Comment: A. Visitor John Chiglo, MnDOT, introduced himself as project director for the St. Croix River Crossing Project. B. Recycling Award Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Nancy Whalen of 13893 55 Street North and Jason Yourczek of 15403 58 Street North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of March. V. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — February 28, 2012 C. Approve Special City Council Minutes — March 20, 2012 D. Adopt Resolution Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places E. Adopt Resolution for Public Employees Retirement Association Police Officer Declaration F. Approve Kennel Permit for John and Laura Crimmons • G. Approve License for Sale /Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Menard's Store #3129 H. Adopt Resolution Recognizing Mark Powell as Planning Commissioner 2006 -2012 1. Direct Staff to Send Letter to MnDOT — Condition of Scenic Overlook J. Authorize Ragnar Relay Event — 2012 K. Approve Funding of 8" Fire Series Water Meter for OPH Prison L. Approve Planning Commissioner Appointments — Jennifer Bye and Chuck LeRoux M. Authorize Purchase of Gift Card for Retiring Officer N. Direct Staff to Develop Cost to Provide Water to Stillwater Prison in Bayport Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VI. Public Hearings: None VII. Old Business: • A. St. Croix River Crossing — Fiscal Disparities /Other Updates City Administrator Johnson reported that Springsted was not able to complete City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 Page 3 of 5 • the elements of the study for that evening's meeting. Mayor Beaudet stated the council would recess the meeting to the call of the chair. City Administrator Johnson provided the City Council with a draft update and position regarding the St. Croix River Crossing. He stated the letter could go in the upcoming newsletter. Councilmember McComber requested staff add a link on the City's website to the MnDOT website. She also requested information be posted on the City's website that open houses will be scheduled. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the position statement as presented. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to send Representative Lohmer the study and a cover letter indicating the $20,000,000 cost impact to the City. Carried 5 -0. B. City Hall Facility — Council Dais Signage Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the City Administrator's recommendation. Carried 5 -0. . VIII. New Business: A. Adopt Resolution Recognizing Sgt. Mike Hausken Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. B. _Board of Review — Concurrent Items — April 10 2012 City Administrator Johnson suggested the City Council consider using down time during the Board of Appeal and Equalization for two presentations: Todd Streeter of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Community Symposium and David Mol of HLB Tautges Redpath regarding the 2011 financial statements and audit. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to add those two items to that time slot allowing no more than 15 minutes each. Carried 5 -0. C. Consider Approval of Final Moelter Site — Task Force Plan City Planner Richards reviewed the site plan. He reported that the Moelter Fly -Ash Task Force Committee and the Parks Commission both endorsed the plan. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, . moved to approve the task force plan for the Moelter site. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 Page 4 of 5 D. Approve Ordinance Regulating Pawnbrokers Second Hand Dealers and Precious Metals Dealers Chief DeRosier recommended the City Council pass the ordinance as presented. Councilember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved adoption of the ordinance. Carried 5 -0. E. Taxi Licensure Mayor Beaudet reported that he received a request that the City consider waiving the insurance requirement for taxi licenses. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to send a letter denying the request. Carried 5 -0. IX. Adiournment Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to recess to a call at 8:07 p.m. Carried 5 -0. X. Reconvene March 27, 2012 Meeting Mayor Beaudet reconvened the March 27, 2012 meeting at 6:45 p.m. on April 5, 2012. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator • Johnson and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: None. XI. Old Business A. St. Croix River Crossing — Fiscal Disparities /Other Updates Nick Dragisich of Springsted Incorporated was present at the meeting and reviewed a report which he provided to the City Council. He explained two scenarios and outlined the estimated impact to the property tax rate for a median home value of $225,500 and the estimated tax bill increase for each scenario. Councilmember McComber questioned whether something like this had been done before in the past. Dragisich responded that to his knowledge, it had not. Councilmember Abrahamson reported that he has spoken with Representative Lohmer about this possibility in the past and was willing to take the report to legislators for support. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved that Councilmember Abrahamson be the contact person for the legislature on that issue. City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 Page 5 of 5 Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend that Councilmember Abrahamson have access to staff and help. Carried 5 -0. Main motion carried 5 -0. Councilmember Swenson questioned whether the Washington County Board would offer a letter of support. Commissioner Kriesel was present at the meeting and stated he would bring the information to the Commission Chair. XII. Adiournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully mitted o s ntent an , r Jennifer Pinski id Beaudet Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor