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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I.Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda:Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:15p.m. Present: CouncilmembersDougherty,
Liljegren,Runk, and Swenson. Staff present:City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Mann.Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added2017
sign
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, movedto approve
theAgenda as amended. 5-0.
II.Swearing in of Recently Elected Officials by Judge Cass: Judge Cass
performed the swearing in ceremony for Mayor McComber, Councilmember
Runk, and Councilmember Dougherty.
III.Council/StaffReports:
A.Mayor McComber:She reportedshe attended the Minnesota Association
of Small Cities board meeting with the Secretary of State;she would be
attending a meeting with the Transportation chairpersons for the House
and Senate the following week; she was attending both Newly Elected
Officials Conferences; and she was appointed to the GEARS Committee.
B.Councilmember Dougherty:
meeting was set for January 12 at 7:00 p.m.
C.Councilmember Liljegren:He reported the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for January 23 at 7:00 p.m.
D.Councilmember Runk:He reported the CVB meeting was set for January
meeting was set for January 12.
E.Councilmember Swenson:He reported the cable franchise agreement was
signed.
F.Staff:City Clerk Pinski reported that Jesse Goin of 5725 Oakgreen
Avenue North.
IV.Visitors/Public Comment:None
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V.Consent Agenda:
A.Approve Bills & Investments
B.Approve City Council Minutes December 16, 2016
C.Approve City Council Worksession Notes December 13, 2016
D.Adopt Resolution Authorizing Professional Consultants for the City of
Oak Park Heights in 2017
E.Adopt Resolution Designating the Stillwater Gazette as the City of Oak
Park Heights Official Newspaper in 2017
F.Approve 2017 Engineering Rates
G.Approve Credit of $2,153.65 for Sewer Charges for First Presbyterian
Church
H.Approve the Labor Agreements with Police LELS, Supervisors-
Teamsters and AFSCME
I.Approve Spruce Tree Removal & St. Croix Sav-A-Tree Agreement for
City Hall Property
J.Approve Salary Adjustment for Exempt Employees
K.Approve Resolut
Showcase Event
L.Approve Summer Park Programming 2017Position and Events
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
VI.Public Hearings:None
VII.OldBusiness:
A.Approve Cover Park Design Services Proposal as Recommended by Staff
at January 10 Worksession:City Administrator Johnson reported that the
City discussed with Stantec a full scope of services of design, bid, and
build for Cover Park.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the proposal. Carried 5-0.
VIII.NewBusiness:
A.Consider Resolution on Sidewalk Snow Removal and Update to City
Policy:Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to approve the policy.Carried 5-0.
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B.Consider Two Meeting Dates:Councilmember Runk, seconded by
Councilmember Liljegren, moved to change the teambuilding session to
January 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.
C.
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to set a joint Worksession with the Parks Commission on January
23, 2017at 6:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.
IX.Other Council Items or Announcements:None
X.Closed Session
A.Discussion on City Owned Land(closed pursuant to MN Stat. 13D.05,
Subd. 3(c)(3)): City Attorney Vierlingreported that the City would go into
closed session to consider the possible purchase of City owned land
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located north of 58Street, east of Memorial Avenue, and west of
Stillwater Boulevard.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk,moved to
go into a closed session. Carried 5-0.
Mayor McComber reconvened the regular meeting. Attorney Vierling
reported thatthe council reviewed and provided instruction on strategy,
and no motionswere madeduring the closed session.
XI.Adjournment
Councilmember Swenson,seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved to
adjourn at 6:53p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,Approved as to Content and Form,
Jennifer PinskiMary McComber
CityClerkMayor
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