HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 24.18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
J. Call to Order/Pledge of Alley,-Dance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the niceting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pres nt: Councilmembers Liljegren,
Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Adi inistrator Johnson, City Attorney
Vierling, Public Works Director Keeley. and C]tv Engineer Mann. Absent:
Councilmember Dougherty and City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added "Approve Summer Park Programming—2018 —
Position & Events" to Consent Agenda as Item G.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve
the Agenda as amended. Carried 4-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she would be attending the Mayor's
Association Executive mini-meeting that week. the New and Experienced
Elected Officials meeting that weekend, and the NLC Transportation
Committee meeting the following week. She also reminded residents of
the winter parking regulations and expressed sympathies to the family of
Jack Doerr.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: Absent.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for January 29 at 6:00 p.m.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported the next Cable Commission
meeting was set for January 29 at 7 p.m. He also stated the Public Works
Department did a great job plowing trails after the recent snowfall.
F. Staff: City Clerk Pinsk] reported that Lisa Berres of 5420 O'Brien Avenue
North was chosen as the recycling award winner. Public Works Director
Kegley gave a report on snow plowing.
111. Visitors/Public Comment:
Jim Kremer of 5745 Oakgreen Place North reported that the Planning
Commission felt it was not essential for a member to be present at the City
Council meetings, but thought it was good for the Planning Commission to see the
process and get to know the City Counciimembers. He stated they would not be
asking the City Council to change the bylaws.
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2018
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IV. Consent A.,enda:
A. Apprm-c Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes— January 9, 2018
C. Approve Resolution Granting the Application of Whitetails Unlimited
Metro Area to Conduct a One-Day Raffle at Heights Hall & Club on
March 24, 2018
D. Approve TIF Policy Update
E. Approve Annexation Policy Update
F. Approve Developers Agreement— Oak Park Senior Living—Phase V
G. Approve Summer Park Programming— 2018 —Position & Events
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business:
A. Sunnvside Lift Station Replacement— Biddiag: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded bN Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve and authorize
staff to seek bids. Carried 4-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Nolde—Phase V — Revenue Bond Preliminary Approval: Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the
Resolution and set the Public Hearing for February 27. Roll call vote
taken. Carried 4-0.
B. Easement to Creative Homes Construction —Palmer Station:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to approve the street drainage utility easement. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None
IX. Adjourn: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
adjourn at 6:16 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully,submitted, A oved as Content and Form,
Jerihifer Pinski Mary Ml Comhcr
City Clerk Mavor