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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-16 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Ap-enda: 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, Police Chief DeRosier, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: City Planner Richards Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0. II. Summary of Closed Session from .January 12, 2016 City Council Meeting City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council held a closed session under attorney-client privilege regarding matters of potential litigation related to the St. Croix. River Crossing Project and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He reported no motions were made in the closed session. III. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she attended the Minnesota Mayor's Board of Director's meeting as well as the Experienced Elected Officials Conference the previous week. She also reported that the next Parks Commission meeting was set for February 22, 2016, and there was a vacancy on the Parks Commission. B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report. C. Councilmember Lilje�g_ren: No report. D. Councilmember Runk: No report. E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the Cable Commission held a meeting and discussed the replacement for Kathy Cinnamon. He stated they began advertising and were posting it as a full-time position. He also reported that the franchise agreement had not been signed. F. Staff: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Tim and Michelle St. Sauver of 14295 57'h Street North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Visitors/Public Comment: None V. Consent Agenda: City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2016 Page 2 of 3 A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—January 12, 2016 C. Adopt Resolution Recognizing Dan Eder as Park Commissioner 2008- 2015 D. Authorize Expenditure for Retirement Gift E. Approve 2016-2018 City-Washington County Conservation District- EMWREP Agreement F. Approve Voiding Check 56561 Marsh USA G. Reappoint Aaron Bye to the Parks Commission through December 31, 2018 H. Approve JPA for Fuel Contract 2016 I. Approve 6"' Payment Request for A-1 Excavating, Inc. 2015 Street Reconstruction Area.D Mayor McComber pulled Item E. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve Item E. Carried 5-0. Vl. Public Hearings: None VII. Old Business: A. Ordering the Razing of a Hazardous BuildinMr— 15105 63rd Street N: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City had two options for the property at 15105 63rd Street North. He stated option 1 was to continue through the court process whereby the City would perform the demolition under the District Court's order, and option 2 was to approve an agreement with the property owners whereby the City had their direct permission to perform the work and assess costs back at zero percent interest over five years and which would suspend the legal proceedings. Property owner Wayne Hellerman was present at the meeting and requested more time to remove belongings from the property. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the contract authorized by the City to continue the demolition process with demolition to occur on February 16, 2016. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to authorize staff to obtain bids and make an award to the lowest qualified bidder. Carried 5-0. City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2016 Page 3 of 3 VIII. New Business: A. Approve Purchase of 2 Replacement Squad Cars and Equipment: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to authorize the purchase of two replacement squad cars and equipment at the price presented. Carried 5-0. B. Palmer Station— Second Extension Request: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City received a written request from Creative Home Construction Investments LLC representative Mick Lynskey to extend the approvals through June 2017. He stated that the City Council had previously granted an extension giving certain timelines for the execution of the Developer's Agreement and the supply of all securities and platting to be completed by June 2016. Mr. Lynskey was present at the meeting and requested the extension be granted. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to grant an extension requiring that the Development Agreement be in place by December 31, 2016 and the other approvals through June 30, 2017. Carried 5-0. IX. Other Council Items or Announcements: None X. Adjournment Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Carried 5-0. Respectf submitted, Awed as to ntent and Form, 4 i fifer Pinski M Mc Om e Y Deputy Clerk Mayor `�