HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-16CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I.,all to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmernbers Dougherty,
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1.11jegren', and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Police Chief
DeRosier, Finance Director Caruso, City Engineer Mann, City Planner Richards,
and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: Councilmember Swenson.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Council rn ember Li1jegren, moved to approve
the Agenda. Carried 4-0.
IL Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that the City received the League, Of
Minnesota Cities' City of Excellence Award; the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for .fuly 19 with a 6:00 p.m. worksession and the regular
meeting at 7:00 p.m.; she was invited to give a welcome at the FIRs
Convention; she was attending the NLC joint policy Committee meeting
that week; she was elected the Vice President ofthe Minnesota
Association ol'Small Cities; and the next summer park program was set
for June 28 at Brekke Park at 10:00 a.m.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: 1 -le reported that Mayor McComber was
chosen as the League of Minnesota Cities' C.C. Ludwig Award winner,
C. Councilmember Lllje�;reTl: No report.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported that the Planning Commission met in
June and there were three items on the City Council Agenda from that
meeting; there was a meeting scheduled at City Hall to discuss transient
housing ordinance language; and he attended the CVB meeting on June
15,
E. Councilmember Swenson: Absent.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Patrick Kruse of 13948 55t" Street
North and Rich Thompson of 5691 Oren Avenue North were chosen as the
recycling award winners for the month of June,
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III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Resolution Recognizing the Contributions ofJennifer B_ye as Oak Park
Heights Planning Commissioner 2009-2016: Mayor McComber read the
Resolution, and Councilinember Runk presented a plaque to Jennifer Bye.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmernber 1,11jegren,
moved to approve the Resolution, Rol I call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
B. Presentation by Washington County Commissioner Kriesel: Knesel
congratulated Mayor McComber on receiving the C.C. Ludwig Award and
presented her with a County Commissioner's Recognition Certificate.
IV, Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes — May 24, 2016
C. Approve City Council Minutes — May 24, 2016
D. Approve Communications to MN Legislators — Omnibus Transportation
Bill and Special Legislative Session
E. Waive StatutoryTort Limits for City Liability Insurance (Offered by
LMCIT
F. Approve Regular Premium Option for Workman's Comp Insurance
G. Impose $500 Sanction — Liquor TimeTobacco Compliance Failure
1-1. ApproveT.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. I" Payment 11or Oak Park Crossing
Trail Project
Councilmernber Dougherty pulled Item 17 because he was opposed to special
sessions.
Councilmember LiIjegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
Mayor McComber, seconded by Councilmember Li1jegren, moved to approve
Item D. Carried 3-1, Dougherty opposed,
V. Public Hearings:
A. Public Hearing for Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation RelatiWt�o
Property Located in the Plat of Oak Park Heip-hts Auto Plaza: Mayor
McComber opened the Public Hearing. No public comments made.
Councilmernber L11jegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
close the Public Hearing. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
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V1. Old Business:
None
VIL New Business:
A. Authorize Finance Director to Prepare Preliminary 2017 Budget and
Adoption of the Proposed Budget Schedule: Finance Director Caruso
requested councili-nembers send any budget requests to her by July 13.
She reviewed the proposed schedule for budget meetings and requested
the City Council set the schedule and select a date in August for a meeting
with the department heads.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Counciliriember Litjiegren,
moved to adopt the schedule with the meeting with department heads
being August 15 at 5:30 p.m. Carried 4-0.
B. Oak Park Heights Furniture Warehouse/Simonet's — Preli !JLnary/FinaI
Plat and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review —Memorial Avenue North.
Southwest of 581" , Street: City Planner Richards reviewed the planning
report included in the meeting packet that evening.
Councilmernber Runk, seconded by Councilmember Li1jegren, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
C. Oak Park Heights Retail — Planned Unit Develonment — Concent and
General Plan, Conditional Use Permit for Drive-Thru Restaurant tonin
District Amendment to B-2 District, Preliminarv/Final Plat, and Qgsjo
Guidelines/Site Plan Review — Southwest Intersection of 60"' Street and
Krueger Lane: City Planner Richards reviewed the planning report
included in the meeting packet for that evening.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the ordinance change for zoning. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-
0.
Councilmember Litlegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
D. Kwik'l'rir) —13-3 District Text Amendment to Allow Motor Fuel Stations
and Car Washes -- Conditional Use Permit for the Motor Fuel Station and
Car Wash Use, Conditional Use Permits for Signage and Exterior Stora ye.
Preliminary and Final Plat. and Desiijin Sinndird-0if PlAn Reviow At the
Intersection of 58`° Street North and Memorial Avenue: City Planner
Richards reviewed the planning report included in the meeting packet for
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that evening. Mayor McComber asked whether the Kwlk'l'rip Would have
separate diesel pumps. Scott Teigen, Vice President of Kwik Trip
responded that there will be side diesel pumps at that location.
Councili-nember Runk requested that any outdoor advertising not be
audible beyond the property lines. I eigen responded that the advertising
was not loud and would not be heard at the property line. City Planner
Richards stated he Could add the same condition as was added to the
Holiday Station Resolution.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty moved to
approve the Ordinance text amendment. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0,
Councilmember Li1jegren, seconded by Councilmcrnber Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution with the condition added about outdoor advertising
noise. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
E. Holiday Station Stores — Non -Exclusive Signage Placement Agreement:
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Counc i I member Likjegren,
moved to approve the agreement. Carried 4-0.
1i'. Planning Commission Term Appointments: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegrcn, moved to approve the
recommendations. Carried 4-0.
G. Temporary Family Health Care Dwelling: Councilmernber Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to send the item to staff`
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for a recommendation. Carried 4-0.
H. Contribution to Stillwater Fourth of July Fireworks: No action taken.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements:
Councilmember Dougherty asked if there was going to be a trail along the Fury
Motors property where the frontage road was taken out. City Administrator
Johnson said he would look into it if and when that area would be redeveloped.
IX. Closed Session
City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would go into a closed
session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 1.3d.05 sub 3(b) relative to matters of
pending litigation with the Minnesota Department ofTransportation.
Councilmember LIIjegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to go into
closed session. Carried 4-0,
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Mayor McComber reopened the meeting. City Attorney Viei C�fing reported that
during the closed session an update was OlVerl, COUncil advised staff as to strategy
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and intent, and no ffirrnal action was taken,
X. Adiournment
Councilmember Dougherty seconded by (.7ouncilmember Li1jegren, moved to
adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Pinski
City Clerk
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Mary McCornber
Mayor