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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION NOTES
TUESDAY,JUNE 26,2018
Present: Mayor McComber, Councilmembers Dougherty, Liljegren, Runk,and Swenson;City
Administrator Johnson;City Attorney Sandstrom; Finance Director Caruso; Public Works Director
Kegley; City Engineer Mann; City Planner Richards; and City Clerk Pinski.
1. Call to Order: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Memorial Ave Reconstruction: City Engineer Mann handed out maps. He reported the cost was
in the$25,000 to$30,000 range for the preliminary feasibility study. Mayor McComber
suggested the City could use the Small Cities Assistance funds and could apply for grant funding.
This item was to be placed on the City Council Agenda for that evening.
No action was taken.
3. Update on Two County Projects:
a. Central Corridor Trail-way Planning: City Administrator Johnson reported that
Washington County had asked for staff engagement on their plan. He stated that connectivity
into the City trail system was important. The City Council was amenable to staff sending a
formal letter of support. This item was to be placed on the City Council Agenda for that
evening.
No action was taken.
b. Manning and STH 36 Interchange: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City has
sent letters of support on that project. He said Washington County wanted to narrow concept
plans down.
A_," No action was taken.
4. -I Rooftop Signage—Consider Text Amendments: City Planner Richards reported that rooftop
�\_____") signage was currently prohibited. He said Simonet's Furniture, who wanted to place a buggy on
the roof,could ask for a variance,which they would probably not like to do,or the City
Ordinance could be amended,which could open up problems. He suggested Simonet's Furniture
consider placing the buggy on the ground. Sheryl Amos from Simonet's Furniture was present at
the meeting and stated that people would not see the buggy if it was in front of the building.
Mayor McComber suggested they maybe build up a platform to put the buggy on similar to the
Fury Motors Jeep display. The City Council was not in favor of an Ordinance text amendment.
City Planner Richards reported he would look into the matter further.
No action was taken.
5. City Entrance Sign: City Administrator Johnson stated he spoke with Tim Nolde who said he
would be willing to donate$5,000 towards the cost of a sign. Mayor McComber stated she
would like a sign similar to what was at City Hall but add a bridge carved in and make the sign
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