HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-16 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, MARCH S, 2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, Public Works Director Kegley, and City Engineer Mann.
Absent: City Planner Richards.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
IL Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she attended the Washington County
League of Local Government as well as two NLC conference calls; the
next Parks Commission meeting was set for March 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.;
there was a vacancy on the Parks Commission; the City was seeking
applications for summer park attendants; registration for the LMC annual
conference was open; and the City Council had a goal-setting meeting
scheduled for March 9 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the next Middle St. Croix
Watershed Management Organization meeting was March 10 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Bayport Library.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported the next Planning Commission
meeting was set for March 10 at 7:00 p.m., and there were three items on
that agenda including the Holiday gas station site plan review.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the next Cable Commission
meetings were set for March 10 and March 15, and they were going to be
discussing candidates for Kathy Cinnamon's position.
F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Dawn Johnson of 5665 Newell
Circle North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Update from Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention and Visitor's
Bureau: Jerry Helberger, owner of Aurora Staples B&B and the president
of the CVB, and Christie Rosckes, marketing director for the CVB, were
present at the meeting and provided a presentation.
IV. Consent Agenda:
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 8. 2016
Page 2 of 3
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes —February 23, 2016
C. Approve Resolution Granting Ducks Unlimited, St. Croix Valley, to
Conduct a One-Day Raffle on April 2, 2016 at Heights Hall and Club
D. Approve Resolution Granting Ducks Unlimited, St. Croix Valley, to
Conduct a One-Day Raffle on May 5, 2016 at Heights Hall and Club
E. Approve Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budgets for Central St. Croix Valley
Joint Cable Commission and Valley Access Channels
F. Continue Vegetation Management for 2016 with Minnesota Native
Landscapes, Inc. for the Restoration Areas at Swager and Valley View
Parks
G. Approve Arbor Day Proclamation 2016
H. Authorize Staff to Enter a Contract with St. Croix Sweeping for Street
Sweeping
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
V1. Old Business:
A. _Oak Park Crossing Park— Ridge Trail Construction: City Administrator
Johnson reported that City staff communicated with Chuck Donkers of
Xcel Energy who was on-board with the trail construction project. He
stated staff also corresponded with the Middle St. Croix Watershed
District who noted that the City must follow certain rules. Johnson
reported that Donkers was going to review the plan with the MPCA.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process. Carried 5-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Public Works Operator Position: Public Works Director Kegley reported
that Mark Robertson submitted an intent to retire. He requested
authorization to open the position and begin the process. Councilmember
Dougherty stated he would serve on the hiring committee.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to authorize the Public Works Director to open the position and begin the
hiring process. Carried 5-0.
V111. Other Council Items or Announcements:
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2016
Page 3 of 3
Mayor McComber reported that the Brown's Creek Watershed District was
looking for a citizen representative to serve on an advisory committee, and she
talked to Jim Norton, who was also a Parks Commissioner, and connected him
with Karen Kill.
McComber also reported she was officially named to the Small Cities Board of
Directors for District 8. She also stated Don Fixrner's mother passed away and
offered condolences.
IX. Adiournment
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to adjourn
at 7:28 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved Content and Form,
IeTriifer Pinski ary cComber
City Clerk Mayor