HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-2017 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 289 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, Public Works Director Kegley, Police Chief DeRosier, Finance
Director Caruso, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added "Approve Signage for Mountain Bike Team" as
Consent Agenda Item L.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended the NLC Conference the
previous week; winter parking was in affect; and she would be attending
the Community Advisory meeting at MCF—Stillwater. She also reminded
residents to pull their garbage and recycling cans off the street to
accommodate the snow plows.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He introduced new Planning Commission
member Jennifer Giovinazzo who was present at the meeting.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for December 18.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he would be attending the CVB
meeting on November 29.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff: City Clerk Pinski reported that Ben and Mary Brock of 5695 Newell
Circle North and Dierdra Reyes of 5670 Newberry Ave North were
chosen as the recycling award winners for November.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Pam Patrick, 15365 58th St. N.: She noted the new Cover Park parking lot drains
into ice rink depression. Public Works Director Kegley stated Raleigh was
notified not to salt the lot.
Mark Lambert of 10211 Norell Avenue North introduced himself as the new
owner of the Nash and Bidon properties in Stillwater Township (under Central
Commons LLC).
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—October 24, 2017
C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—October 24, 2017
D. Adopt Resolution Approving Precinct Boundary Change for Elections in
the City of Oak Park Heights
E. Adopt Resolution Designating the Polling Location for the 2018 Elections
in the City of Oak Park Heights
F. Approve Change Order#1 —Dated 10/6/17—for Cover Park
G. Approve Amendments to City Ord. 1301.07.10 and 1307.020 Relating to
Tree Replacements
H. Adopt Resolution for 2018 Liquor, Tobacco, and Amusement License
Renewals
I. Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals for 2018
J. Approve Redpath and Company, Auditing Services for December 31,
2017
K. Approve 2018 Area Charge for Connection to Water, Sewer and Storm
Sewer Systems
L. Approve Signage for Mountain Bike Team
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Increase in On-Sale Liquor On-Sale 3.2 Off-Sale 3.2 and Wine License
Fees: Mayor McComber opened the Public Hearing. No public
comments.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
close the Public Hearing. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to approve the Resolution increasing fees. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-
0.
VI. Old Business: None
VII. New Business:
A. Range 082—Gun Range Extension Request: City Administrator reported
that the owner of the Range 082 Development, Lorene Clark, requested an
extension to the approvals granted by the City on December 13, 2016. He
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stated staff recommended conditions to granting the extension: that
building plans and fees were to be submitted to the City by March 30,
2018, and construction shall commence no later than June 1, 2018.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the extension with the two conditions that staff recommended.
Carried 5-0.
B. 2018 Water and Sewer Rate Study: Finance Director Caruso provided a
presentation on the study.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve Resolution A-1 for water rates. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve Resolution B-1 for sewer rates. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
C. 2018 Mill and Overlay: Public Works Director Kegley reported that
Stantec provided a proposal to design, bid, and provide construction
services for the planned 2018 mill and overlay project. He stated the
project would be funded by the budgeted projects mill and overlay fund
and the street reconstruction fund. Kegley recommended acceptance of
Stantec's proposal not to exceed $123,600 so planning and design of the
project could begin immediately and bids could be sought in January or
February 2018.
Councilmember Swenson, Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve
the recommendation. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None
IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to adjourn at 6:49 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectful ub i d, ved as--no Content and Form,
Je ifer Pins 1 Mary;l�Comber
City Clerk Mayor