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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Public
Works Director Kegley, Finance Director Caruso, City Engineer Mann, and City
Attorney Vierling. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported the next Parks Commission meeting was
set for May 16 with a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.; there was an open
house for the Bayport Fire Hall set for April 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.; she was going to meet with the Superintendent of Schools on April
28; and she was attending the Mayor's Conference on April 29 and 30.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Lil'e ren: He stated he received several calls on the bike
trail, and he told them to attend the Public Hearing on May 16.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported the next Cable Commission
meeting was set for April 28.
F. Staff. City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council held a closed
session at 6:30 p.m. regarding Brunckhorst vs. City of Oak Park Heights
and Oak Park Heights vs. MNDOT. He stated a status report was given on
both matters, and no action was taken.
City Clerk Pinski reported that Jennifer and Jeff Cates of 13185 56th Street
North and Justin and Lily Strain of 5818 Nutmeg Court North were chosen
as the recycling award winners for the month of April.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. 2015 City Annual Financial Statement,--,Review by Auditor Dave Mol:.
Mol provided a presentation. He stated there was a clean opinion on the
financial statements, no issues of internal control, and no items of non-
compliance.
IV. Consent Agenda:
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April 26, 2016
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A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—April 12, 2016
C. Adopt Ordinance Summary Amending Chapter 1118 of the Code of
Ordinances Relating to Emergency Management.
D. Appoint Ms. Judith Chirhart to City Park Commission
E. Approve Assessment Services Contract with Washington County
F. Approve License for Sale/Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Wal-Mart
G. Approve Tennis Sanitation Collection Rate Adjustments for 2016
H. Authorize Staff to Accept Trail Crack Route and Seal Quote and Contract
with Fahrner Asphalt
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VY. Old Business:
A. Oak Park Crossing Park — Ridge Trail Construction: Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize the
work with T.A. Schifsky for$61,207.50 and Alternate 1 for $12,224.50.
Carried 5-0.
VI1. New Business:
A. Authorize Staff to Accept Stantec's Proposal to Assist with DNR Water
Supply Plan Update: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Liljegren, moved to accept the proposal from Stantec. Carried 5-0.
B. Si nalization Concerns at STH 95 and. STH 36: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to send a letter to MNDOT
requesting them to turn off the flashing yellow lights and to investigate
further ways to make the intersection safer. Carried 5-0. Councilmember
Runk suggested that the Chief of Police review it as well.
C. Transient Housing_Ordinance Amendments (Air B & B - type): The City
Council discussed that a Public Hearing should be held with the Planning.
Commission in May. City Administrator Johnson stated he would look at
timelines to see if it could be published in time to be held in May, and if
not, prepare for June.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
direct staff to proceed with the transient housing ordinance process.
Carried 5-0.
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VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
IX. Ad ournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Coulcilmember Liliegren, moved to
adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, A oved � t Content and Form,
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Jennifer Pinski Mary cComber
City Clerk Mayor