HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2017 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Mann, City Planner Richards, Police Chief
DeRosier, and Public Works Director Kegley.
Mayor McComber added three items to the Agenda: "Approve the Appointment
of Tim Freeman to the Planning Commission" as Consent Agenda Item F.,
"Safety Features for City Hall" as New Business Item C., and "Feasibility Study
for Sunnyside" as New Business Item D.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Summary of Closed Worksession on February 28,2017
City Attorney Vierling provided the following report: a closed session of the City
Council was held following the March 14, 2017 meeting relative to offers to
purchase City lands identified as PID # 06-029-20-12-0020. The closed session
was authorized pursuant to Minn Stat 13.1305. Subd 3 (3) and attended by all
Council members, City Administrator Eric Johnson, administrative assistant
Jennifer Pinski, and Mark Vierling, City Attorney. As required by law the closed
session was electronically recorded. The City Council reviewed the report of the
City Administrator relative to the letters of inquiry and interest in and to the
property and motion was made by Councilmember Swenson and seconded by
Councilmember Runk to accept the offer expressed by letter of interest dated
March 7, 2017 from the Madison Hospitality Group. The motion passed 5-0 and
the meeting was adjourned.
III. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported she testified before the House
Transportation Committee, participated in a conference call on the tax bill,
and attended the Chamber Mixer. She also reported she would be
attending a bridge celebration meeting the following week, and the LMC
conference registration was open.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the Parks Commission meeting for
March was cancelled, and the next meeting was set for April 17 at 7:00
p.m.
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D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended the Planning Commission
meeting, and there were two items on the City Council Agenda from that
meeting.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported that there was a Cable Commission
meeting and the five-year franchise renewal was signed. He stated they
were moving forward with the strategic plan.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Melisa McGinley of 5814 Nutmeg
Court North and Mark and Diana Pohl of 13990 56th Street North were
chosen as the recycling award winners.
IV. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Update on the 2018 Stagecoach Corridor Improvement Project—
Washington County: Kevin Peterson, project manager from Washington
County provided a PowerPoint Presentation. Mayor McComber asked if
there was any consideration to restripe so people could park on
Stagecoach. Peterson said he would look into it.
V. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—March 14, 2017
C. Approve City Council Minutes—March 14, 2017
D. Approve Updates to the City of Oak Park Heights Tree Species List
E. Consider Resolution Supporting Local Design Making Authority
F. Approve the Appointment of Tim Freeman to the Planning Commission
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Consider Issuance of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Including
Sunday Sales for Monica Silva DBA Fiesta Cancun Bar& Grill: Mayor
McComber opened the Public Hearing. No comments made.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
close the Public Hearing. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,
moved to approve the license. Carried 5-0.
VII. Old Business:
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A. Cover Park Project: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Liljegren, moved to approve the contract with base bid of$359,000 with
Braden Construction. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the site work contract with Hardrives, Inc. for $169,813.86.
Carried 5-0.
VIII. New Business:
A. NAPA—Oak Park LLC — 14399 60th Street N. Design Guidelines Review:
City Planner Richards reported that Oak Park LLC made an application
for exterior improvements. He reviewed his planning report.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
B. City of Oak Park Heights—Cover Park Conditional Use Permits &
Design: City Planner Richards reported that an application was made by
the City of Oak Park Heights for a new park shelter, demolition of existing
building, trail connections, and additional parking. He reviewed his
planning report. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 5-0.
C. Safety Features for City Hall: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Liljegren, moved to move forward with the alarms, front
counter glass, and desk reconfiguration. Carried 5-0.
D. Feasibility for Sunnyside: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize staff to move forward
with getting the project going. Carried 5-0.
IX. Other Council Items or Announcements: None
X. Adiourn
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved to Content and Form,
Jennifer Pinski War, Comber
City Clerk