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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 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, Finance Director Caruso, City Planner Richards, and City
Engineer Mann. Absent: None.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. CounciVStaff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the next Parks Commission meeting
was set for January 25 with a worksession at 6:00 p.m. and the regular
meeting at 7:00 p.m. She also reported there was a vacancy on the Parks
Commission, and she was attending the Experienced Elected Officials
Conference the following Friday.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the Middle St. Croix
Watershed Management Organization's next meeting was set for January
14 at the Bayport Library.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported that Planning Commission met in
December, and there were two items from that meeting that were on the
City Council Agenda. He also reported the January Planning Commission
meeting was cancelled.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that the Cable Commission was
looking for a replacement for Kathy Cinnamon and were working on
budget modifications. He also reported that Citizen Representative Guy
Sederski gave notice that he was moving out of the area, and all digital
cameras had been installed in council chambers.
F. Staff. Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Eric and Sarah Anderson of 5511
Oakgreen Place North were chosen as the recycling award winners.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Presentation by David Unmacht, Executive Director of the League of
Minnesota Cities: Mr. Unmacht introduced himself to the City Council
and outlined his goals as Executive Director of the League of Minnesota
Cities.
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B. Presentation by Stillwater School District—Possible School Closings:
Denice Pontrelli, Superintendent, and Dr. Bob McDowell, Director of
Curriculum, summarized the process used to determine the
recommendation to close certain schools in the district.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—December 8, 2015
C. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Professional Consultants for the City of
Oak Park Heights in 2016
D. Adopt Resolution Designation the Stillwater Gazette as the City of Oak
Park Heights Official Newspaper for Publication in 2016
E. Approve Redpath and Company, Auditing Services for December 31,
2015
F. Approve 2.017-2019 Contract Amendment(s)—City Administrator
G. Approve Three City Job Position Amendments
H. Approve Summer Park Programming_2416—Positions and Events
I. Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
IV. Public Hearin
None
V1. Old Business:
A. Consider Ordinance Amendments to 1401 Regulatina Wagon Vendors—
Food Trucks: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the Ordinance amendment. Roll call vote
taken. Carried 5-0.
VIL New Business:
A. Walgreens Variance for Parking Setback and Landscape Review—6061
Osgood Avenue: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report
which was included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the
Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
B. Boutwells Landing—Village Green—Planned Unit Development 5600
Norwich Parkway: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report
which was included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Swenson,
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seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
C. Consider Pedestrian Crossing Signalization Proposal—at 58`x' Street and
Krueger Avenue: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Swenson, moved to authorize staff to purchase equipment for a pedestrian
crossing at 58a' Street and Krueger Lane not to exceed $12,000 from the
Park Dedication Fund. Carried 5-0.
D. Consider Ordinance Amendment-- CC Ord I I09.04F— Relating,
Depositing of Snow Removal and Storage in. City Right of Ways:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Ordinance amendment as presented in the packet. Roll call
vote taken. Carried 5-0.
E. Goalsetting— Set Continuation Date: Mayor McComber, seconded by
Councilmember Dougherty, moved to set the continuation meeting for
February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Carried 5-0.
F. Consider Adoption of Policies—Januaa 2016 Update: Councilmember
Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the
policy binder update. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
None
IX. Closed Session (closed pursuant to MN Stat. 13D.01)
A. Review Potential Litigation with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation Commenced on Behalf of the City: City Attorney Vierling
reported that the City Council would be going into a closed session and that
a summary of the closed session would be provided at the beginning of the
next City Council meeting.
X. Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved to
adjourn to the Closed Session. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved a to Content and Form,
Jennifer Pinski Mary, eComber
Deputy Clerk Mayor