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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2017 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty, Liljegren, and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Kegley, City Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: Councilmember Swenson and City Planner Richards. Mayor McComber moved New Business Item A to the end of the Agenda. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda. 4-0. II. Summary of Closed Worksession on February 15,2017 City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council held a closed session relative to offers to purchase City land identified as PID 06-029-20-12-0020. He stated the City Council received updated information from the City Administrator and gave direction, and no motions were made. III. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported a meeting with Representative Lohmer and Senator Housley was scheduled for March 9 to discuss legislative issues. B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported that the Planning Commission meeting was set for March 16, and he would not be able to attend. Councilmember Liljegren stated he would attend. C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported that the last Parks Commission meeting was held on February 27, and they received a bike trail update. He stated the next Parks Commission meeting was scheduled for March 20 at 7:00 p.m. D. Councilmember Runk: No report. E. Councilmember Swenson: Absent. F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Tyson Norman of 5449 Oakgreen Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner. IV. Visitors/Public Comment: A. Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention and Visitor's Bureau Annual Tourism Report: Jerry Helmberger, President of the Oak Park Heights/Stillwater CVB and Christie Rosckes, Marketing Director for the Oak City Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 Page 2 of 3 n Park Heights/Stillwater CVB provided a presentation on tourism events and statistics from the past year. V. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—February 15, 2017 C. Approve Resolution Authorizing MN Deer Hunters Association, St. Croix Chapter, to Conduct a One-Day Raffle at Heights Hall & Club on April 8, 2017 D. Approve License for Sale/Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Menards E. Approve Resolution Authorizing Alternate Newspaper for Publication in 2017 F. Approve 2017 Home Occupation Permit Renewal for Sarah Bell G. Authorize Purchase of Trail Maintenance Equipment—Tool Cat Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0. VI. Public Hearings: None VII. Old Business: A. Mill and Overlay 2017—Project Award: City Engineer Mann reported that the City received seven bids, and the lowest bidder was Hardrives, Inc. at $221,887.90. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve extending the contract to Hardrives, Inc. at $221,887.90. Carried 4-0. B. Water System SCADA Computer Update: Public Works Director Kegley reported that Stantec put together specifications to upgrade the SCADA system, and the City received a bid from Automatic Systems for$16,103.00. He stated the City would need to purchase additional computer components at approximately $3,000. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to award the SCADA Computer update to Automatic Systems and to authorize staff to purchase additional computer components. Carried 4-0. C. Cover Park Project: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the final plans and specifications for the Cover Park project and direct staff to issue bid documents. Carried 4-0. VIII. New Business: City Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2017 Page 3 of 3 A. St. Croix River Crossing Opening Celebration Events—Adjourn to Worksession—Meeting with Robin Anthony, Executive Director— Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce: HELD FOLLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING B. Schedule Council Work Sessions 3/14 and 3/28: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to schedule the worksessions for March 14 and March 28 at 5:00 p.m. Carried 4-0. C. Adopt 2017-2021 Anticipated Capital Improvement Plan: Councilmember Runk suggested the City may want to move the trails at Osgood to 2018. Mayor McComber stated the Council could bring those items up at the March 28 worksession. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adopt the 2017-2021 anticipated Capital Improvement Plan. Carried 4-0. IX. Other Council Items or Announcements: Mayor McComber announced that Tom Grundhoefer from the League of Minnesota Cities passed away, and the City would be sending a card. X. Adjournment Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to go into a closed session and then move into an open worksession. Carried 4-0. XI. Closed Session A. Memorial Ave. Property (closed pursuant to MN Stat 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(3)): City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would go into a closed session to discuss matters relative to offers to purchase City land identified as PID 06-029-20-12-0020, that the meeting would be recorded and kept for two years as required by statute, and that a summary of the Closed Session would be provided at the next regular City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Apprf ved as to Content and Form, Jennifer Pinski Mary Comber City Clerk Mayor