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Home My WebLink About06-27-2017 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, JUNE 279 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Aunda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, Finance Director Caruso, City Engineer Mann, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: Councilmembers Liljegren and Swenson and City Planner Richards. Mayor McComber added four items: Consent Agenda H. "Approve Resolution Thanking Beth Nelson for her Contributions to the Planning Commission," Consent Agenda I. "Approve Resolution Thanking Greg Quale for His Contributions to the Planning Commission," and New Business H. "City Position on Lake Elmo Airport" Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 3-0. II. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended the LMC Conference, the Minnesota Association of Small Cities Board Meeting, and the Minnesota Women in City Government Open House; she was attending the Coalition of Utility Cities meeting on June 28; the Boutwells Chapel Ribbon Cutting was set for June 29; she was contacted by the Stillwater Area High School to discuss a homecoming parade; the Lions Club wanted to donate a bench or picnic table at Beach Road and Paris Avenue; and the St. Croix River Crossing Ribbon Cutting was set for August 2. B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report. C. Councilmember Liljegren: Absent. D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization meeting, and Nolde was given conditional approval for his project; and he attended the Washington County Osgood Avenue Project Open House. E. Councilmember Swenson: Absent. F. Staff: City Clerk Pinski reported that Christina and Derek Chapman of 5312 Ojibway Avenue North and Ryan Jacks of 15056 63`d Street North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of June. III. Visitors/Public Comment: A. Presentation: County State Aid Highway 24—Osgood Avenue: Allan Brandt of Washington County provided a presentation on the background, City Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 2017 Page 2 of 4 concept plan, and timeline for the Osgood Avenue project. Councilmember Runk asked if there was a plan for a pedestrian flasher at Upper 55th Street. Brandt responded that the area was studied, and there would be a raised concrete median but not a pedestrian flasher. Mayor McComber asked if there would be signage in advance of the intersection and a crosswalk. Brandt confirmed there would be. Mayor McComber also asked if there could be a double turn lane west from the northbound lane because traffic backed up there. Brandt responded that they did a study and were waiting until the bridge opened to possibly explore doing something in that area to alleviate backups. Councilmember Runk asked where exactly the speed limit changes from 45 miles per hour down to 35 miles per hour and stated that he spoke with Councilmember Swenson who wanted to see the speed limit change start back before Valley View Park. Brandt responded that they could not arbitrarily change the delineation for the speed limit change and that they would have to contact the Department of Transportation for a speed study. Runk asked Brandt to at least double-check where the speed change started. Brandt responded that he would check that and provide a response to the City Administrator. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—May 23, 2017 C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—May 23, 2017 D. Award Sanitary Sewer SCADA Project to Automatic Systems E. Approve 2017—2018 Recycling Agreement with Washington County F. Approve Resolution Relating to County State Aid Highway 24—Osgood Ave. G. Approve Resolution Encouraging the People of the City of Oak Park Heights to Attend the Grand Opening of the Minnesota State Capitol H. Approve Resolution Thanking Beth Nelson for Her Contributions to the Planning Commission I. Approve Resolution Thanking Greg Quale for His Contributions to the Planning Commission J. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations for Party in the Park Mayor McComber pulled Item J. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the remainder Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 3-0. Mayor McComber read the Resolution Accepting Donations for Party in the Park. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 3-0. V. Public Hearings: None City Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 2017 Page 3 of 4 VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: A. Approve 1St Extension to the SRO Service Agreement with ISD #834: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the extension. Carried 3-0. B. Nuisance Abatement and Site Compliance-Ordinance Enforcement: Mayor McComber requested that other types of nuissances, such as animal issues be added to the policy. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the policy with the change. Carried 3-0. C. Norrell/Washington& STH 36 Traffic Study: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement. Carried 3-0. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize staff to executive the agreement. Carried 3-0. ,-� Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize $5,000 from 2016 fund balance. Carried 3-0. D. Authorize Finance Director to Prepare Preliminary 2018 Budget and Adoption of the Proposed Budge Schedule: Finance Director Caruso requested the City Council provide budget requests to her as soon as possible. She reviewed the calendar of budget meetings which included a worksession at 4:30 p.m. on July 25, a worksession on August 29 at 5:00 p.m., a worksession at 5:00 p.m. on September 12, and a worksession at 5:00 p.m. on September 26. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize the Finance Director to prepare the 2018 budget and to approve the schedule. Carried 3-0. E. 2017 Street Seal Coating: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the contract with Pearson Brothers and Stripe Right. Carried 3-0. F. City Hall Generator Repair: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize repairs and to secure a temporary generator. Carried 3-0. n G. Planning Commission-Vacancies-Interim Commissioner: City Administrator Johnson reported that there were two vacancies on the Planning Commission, and he reached out to a couple of past City Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 2017 Page 4 of 4 commissioners to see if they were interested in serving as Interim Commissioners until one or both of the vacancies were filled. He stated that he received a response from Jenny Bye that she would be interested in the position. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to appoint Jenny Bye. Carried 3-0. H. City Position on Lake Elmo Airport: Mayor McComber reported she received an email regarding concerns on the proposed Lake Elmo Airport expansion. She suggested the City Council consider directing staff to write a letter to the Metropolitan Airport Commission encouraging them to continue discussions and open communication with surrounding communities, but to not declare a position one way or another. Councilmember Runk stated he felt the communication was already open and felt the City should not get involved. Councilmember Dougherty agreed. McComber stated she would contact the people who had contacted her to let them know the City's position. No action taken. VII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None n IX. Closed Session A. Memorial Ave. Property closed pursuant to MN Stat 13D.05, Subd. 33(c)(3)): City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would go into closed session to review matters of a sale of city property identified as 06.029.20.12.0020. He stated the session would be recorded with the recording maintained for two years as required by statute. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to close the meeting. Carried 3-0. Mayor McComber called the meeting back to order. City Attorney Vierling reported that staff reviewed issues with the City Council, feedback was given, and no motions were made in the closed session. X. Adjourn: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Carried 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Annroved a t Content and Form, f. f \Q1 w n Jennifer Pinski �� Mary Comber City Clerk Mayor