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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-27-05 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2005 • CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of A genda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr and McComber. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Finance Director Holst, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Swenson. Mayor Beaudet added a Closed Session as item VIII for discussion with the City Attorney concerning collection of unpaid connection charges. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, 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 has forwarded items from that meeting for Council approval. The next meeting will be held on January 12, 2006; there are no public hearings scheduled but the Commission will • review the comprehensive plan process and the sign ordinance section on flags and banners. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will continue discussion on the Autumn Hills Park Shelter at a worksession preceding the January 23, 2006 regular meeting. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable Commission has not met since the last Council meeting. The Commission is continuing to monitor telecommunication legislation, as hearings are due to be held in January and February. Mayor Beaudet urged citizens to contact their legislators, warning that public access broadcasts are in jeopardy. D. Water Management Or2anizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix met on December 13 to finish up 2005 business and is hoping to receive approval on its plan from BWSR in 2006. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that she received the Visual Quality manual for the St. Croix River Crossing project and will leave a copy at City Hall. • III. Visitors /Public Comment: City Council Meeting Minutes December 27, 2005 Page 2 of 4 • Recvclin2 Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Ton Trudell of 14077 54 Street North was chosen to receive the Recycling Award. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve Change Order No. 3 — McKean Square Utility & Street Improvements C. Approve McKean Square Utility & Street Improvements Final Payment Request from Burschville Construction D. Approve Amended and Related 457(b) Governmental Plan Document E. Direct City Attorney to Pursue Collection of Delinquent Connection Charges F. Approve 2006 Taxi License for FDS Enterprises, Inc. dba A Taxi /Stillwater Taxi Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. V. Public Hearin • Boutwells' Landing — Skilled Care Facilitv — Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds City Administrator Johnson provided a brief summary of the proposal. There were no comments from the public. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 — 0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adopt the final Note Resolution for issuance of tax exempt bonds. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 — 0. VI. New Business: A. Renewal of 2006 Off -Sale Liauor License. Off -Sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor License and Tobacco License for LvPalao Companies LLC dba Liquor Time Finance Director Holst noted that the Council approved the initial license without a requirement for workers compensation insurance and asked to review the insurance issue upon renewal of the license. City Attorney Vierling stated that if the Council chooses to waive the workers compensation requirement it should be contingent upon the business having no employees other than the owner and family members. Attorney Vierling cautioned that it would be difficult to enforce this condition. The applicant was present and stated that when she purchased the business the previous owner told her that workers compensation insurance was not City Council Meeting Minutes December 27, 2005 Page 3 of 4 required. She indicated she would purchase the insurance if required but asked for a waiver of that requirement. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the liquor license renewal for Liquor Time with workers compensation insurance as a requirement of the license. Carried 4 — 0. B. General Fund Transfer to GO Refunding Bonds of 2001 Finance Director Holst reported on the balance remaining to be paid on the GO Refunding Bonds of 2001. Holst noted that the fund will only require $8,639.69 to pay the bonds and close the fund. The General Fund budgeted transfer to pay the bonds is $61,380.00. Finance Director Holst suggested that the balance of the transfer could be used for other capital projects. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve a transfer of $8,639.69 to close the fund. Carried 4 — 0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to transfer the remaining funds to the Capital Revolving Fund. Carried 4 — 0. • C. 2005 Fund Balances & Transfers Out Finance Director Holst reviewed projections for the 2005 budget surplus and recommended a $275,000 transfer out to budgeted projects and street reconstruction. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the following transfers from the General fund: $10,000 to City Hall maintenance, $28,750 to comprehensive plan, $5,000 to civil defense, $16,000 to Coalition of Utility Cities, $ 14,500 to PD Radio Equipment, and $75,000 to streets - sealcoating/crack sealing. Carried 4 — 0. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to transfer $60,000 from the General Fund to Parks budgeted projects. Carried 4 — 0. D. Oak Park Ponds Addition — St. Croix Cleaners — Planned Unit Development Amendment /Concept and General Plan City Planner Richards reviewed the site plan for an addition to a building in Oak Park Ponds, noting that it was anticipated in the original plan and approved in concept. St. Croix Cleaners is proposing the construction of an addition that would accommodate a dry cleaning business, coin laundry and two additional tenant spaces. Planner Richards stated that the City Council Meeting Minutes December 27, 2005 Page 4 of 4 applicant has requested a credit for SAC charges but staff does not recommend a credit be given. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to amend the primary motion to add that the lighting on the addition will match the existing lighting, add Valley Branch WMO to condition 3 and add that all plans are subject to review by staff. Carried 4 — 0. Roll call vote taken on the primary motion. Carried 4 — 0. VII. Old Business A. Boutwell's Landing — Skilled Care Facility — Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds No further action taken. VIII. Closed Session Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn to a closed session. Carried 4 — 0. City Attorney Vierling noted that Council will provide a summary of discussions held during the closed session at the next Council meeting. Upon reconvening the Council meeting, the City Attorney provided an update regarding potential litigation and a list of attendees of the closed session. The Attorney was given direction to proceed as necessary. IX. Adiournment Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Carried 4 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Approved o ontent and F , 1 u ie John o David Beaudet ministrative Secretary Mayor 0