HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018
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, City Clerk
Pinski, City Attorney Sandstrom, and City Engineer Mann, Absent:
Councilmember Swenson and City Planner Richards.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve
the Agenda. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she attended a meeting at the
Stillwater Prison and the League of Minnesota Cities/Metro Cities
meeting. She announced a ribbon cutting at Oak Ridge Place on
November 28 and a ribbon cutting at Bell Bank on December 7. She
thanked the Bayport Fire Department for bringing Santa through the City
on November 23.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported that the Parks Commission met on
November 19 at 6:00 p.m.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: Absent.
F. Staff: City Clerk Pinski reported that Manila and Jacqueline Shaver of
13751 551h Street North were chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—November 13, 2018
C. Approve City Council Minutes—November 13, 2018
D. Approve 2019 Area Charge for Connection to Water, Sewer, and Storm
Sewer Systems
E. Approve Change Order 42 — Palmer Station & Utility Improvements
Relating to Time Extension
F. Appoint Mayor McComber and Councilmember Liljegren to the Joint
Airport (Commission) Zoning Board
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Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
V. Public_Hearinas: None
V'1. Old Business:
A. No IN aka Zone Request— Sunnyside Marina: City Administrator Johnson
reported that the City received responses from the Washington County
Sheriff s Department and the Minnesota DNR regarding enforcement on
the St. Croix River. He said he provided a communication to those who
attended the Public Hearing at Oak Park Heights City Hall and provided
their email address. Cheri Dexter and Kyle Schenck of the Washington
County Sheriffs Department were present at the meeting.
Councilmember Runk asked if a no wake zone was enforceable. Sergeant
Schenck responded that it was enforceable, however, it was difficult to
prove in court. He said he pulled records of any medicals or damage to
property at Sunnyside Marina back to May 1 and there were none.
Councilmember Dougherty presented a draft of a revised Resolution.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Mayor McComber, moved to
approve the revised Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Failed 2 --2,
Liljegren and Runk opposed.
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the original Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Failed 2—2,
McComber and Dougherty opposed.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Mayor McComber, moved to
bring the item back to the first meeting in 2019. Failed 2 --2, Liljegren
and Runk opposed.
B. Feasibility Study 58th Street and Memorial Ave.: City Engineer Mann
discussed the Feasibility Study that was brought to the City Council. He
said that in light of the discussion with the County and the future work
they may do, the City Council discussed waiting until the County knew
what they would be doing. He said the City Council Iooked at lane
configurations and the part of the Feasibility Study for a third lane, and
they suggested the City Engineer come back to the next City Council
meeting with a cost estimate for reconfiguring the intersection of 58'x'
Street at Stillwater Boulevard.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to approve the Feasibility Study as presented. Carried 4-0.
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VII. New Business: None
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None
IX. Adjourn: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved
to adjourn at 6:19 p.m. Carried 4-0.
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Jennifer Pinski Mary McComber
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