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^ TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledize of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, Public Works Director Kegley, City Planner Richards, and
City Engineer Mann. Absent: None.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported the St. Croix River Crossing Ribbon
Cutting event was held August 2; she attended the reunion of stakeholders
the night before the ribbon cutting; she attended the Metro Cities
Transportation Committee meeting on August 21 and the Local
Economies meeting on August 22; and she would be attending the NLC
meeting on August 25. McComber also stated she had been receiving
calls from residents concerned about trash and dog waste on the new
bridge.
n B. Councilmember Dougherty: He attended the Planning Commission
meeting on August 17.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He thanked Rob Gag and Tierney Brothers for
the donation of the banners to the City of Oak Park Heights. He reported
that the Parks Commission meeting for August 21 was cancelled, and he
had received calls about the Stillwater Area High School facilities and he
suggested they contact the school district and follow up with him.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported that the CVB meeting was cancelled,
and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization meeting
was cancelled.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He thanked the Public Works Department for
well-maintained parks, trails, and disc golf course.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Jeanne Nelson of 5720 Newberry
Circle North and Gail Thompson of 14818 58th Street North#8C were
chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of August.
III. Visitors/Public Comment: None
n IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—July 25, 2017
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C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—July 25, 2017
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business: None
VII. New Business:
A. Park and Planning Commission Attendance at Council Meetings: Mayor
McComber suggested reviewing the representative requirement that Parks
Commission and Planning Commission members attend City Council
meetings, and rather encourage them to attend if they wish. Jim Kremer,
Planning Commission Chair was present at the meeting and suggested it
was nice to remind members that they should attend but not that it be
mandated. No action was taken.
B. Stillwater Area High School Carnival and Ribbon Cutting: Mayor
McComber asked the City Council if they would like to consider making a
n sponsorship donation. City Attorney Vierling reported that technically a
city cannot make donations. Mayor McComber stated she would email
the school district back to notify them the City would not be participating
monetarily. No action was taken.
C. Study of the Southwest Frontage Road at TH 36 and Osgood:
Councilmember McComber suggested staff correspond with MNDOT for
a study. She noted there were HPP funds available. Councilmember
Runk disagreed and thought they may want to have the City take over the
frontage road. Councilmember Dougherty felt the area did need to be
studied and suggested staff send a letter asking Washington County to do
the study. Councilmember Liljegren suggested making sure the County
knows the City was not interested in taking over the south frontage road.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to direct staff to send a letter of support and/or interest to
Washington County making them aware of the funds and that the City
encouraged them to make the application and complete the study. Carried
5-0.
D. Recognize those who Contributed to the Dedication of the St. Croix
Crossing: Mayor McComber thanked various businesses and
organizations. Councilmember Swenson requested action on the next City
Council Agenda recognizing Terry Zoller. No action was taken.
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E. Letter to County Administrator Molly O'Rourke and County
Commissioners for Possible Review of a Double Left Turn Lane at TH 36
and Northbound Osgood: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize a letter to be drafted to the
County and the State requesting a traffic study for a possible double left
turn lane at 36 and northbound Osgood. Carried 5-0.
F. Consider Purchase Agreement—Memorial Ave Property: Councilmember
Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the
sale of the property. Carried 5-0.
G. Approve Appointments to Planning Commission: City Administrator
Johnson reported that the Planning Commission interviewed five residents
for the Planning Commission vacancies, and the Planning Commission
recommended appointment of Jennifer Giovinazzo and Jennifer Van Dyke
through May 31, 2019.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to accept the applicants for the Planning Commission. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: Councilmember Swenson reported
n the City was still looking for a Citizen Representative for the Cable Commission
and that it was a paid position. He requested staff put the advertisement in the
City Newsletter.
IX. Closed Session
A. City Administrator Annual Performance Review: City Attorney Vierling
reported that the City Council would be going into a closed session as
authorized under Minnesota Statute 13.d.05(3) for the annual review of the
City Administrator. He stated the closed session would be recorded, and
the recording would be kept for a period of two years as required by
statute. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to close the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Mayor McComber recalled the open meeting at 6:44 p.m. City Attorney
Vierling reported that the City Council reviewed the summary results of
the annual review and no action was taken in the closed session.
X. Adiourn: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Carried 5-0.
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