HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018
CITY COUNCIL, MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/A»proval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Runk and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Attorney Kevin
Sandstrom, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: Councilmember Liljegren and City
Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added "Consider Taking a City Position on SF 2739" as New
Business Item D.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4-0.
II. Summary from Closed Session Held on February 13, 2018: Attorney
Sandstrom reported that the City Council gave staff direction to engage with a
consultant to prepare an RFP regarding the City Hall security system.
III. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she attended a conference call with
the Coalition of Utility Cities on February 14; she met with the federal,
NLC, and LMC advocacy committees on February 15; she attended a
meeting with local mayors, administrators, and the Chamber on February
27; she will be attending a conference call with the NLC on February 28;
and the Fire Department Advocacy Committee meeting was scheduled for
March 13.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liliegren: Absent.
D. Councilmember Runk: No report.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff: City Administrator Johnson reported that Chief Eisinger from the
Bayport Fire Department would like to come to the City Council meeting
on March 13 to provide an update. City Clerk Pinski reported that Erin
Dougherty of 14190 57th Street North was chosen as the recycling award
winner.
IV. Visitors/Public Comment: None
V. Consent A<Ienda:.
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A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes—February 13, 2018
C. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—February 13; 2018
D. Approve Resolution Authorizing MN Deer Hunters Association— St.
Croix Valley Chapter to Conduct a One-Day Raffle at Heights Hall &
Club on April 7, 2018
E. Approve Resolution Authorizing Ducks Unlimited St. Croix Valley to
Conduct a One-Day Raffle at Heights Hall & Club on May 3, 2018
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Oak Park Heights Senior Living—Phase V—72 Unit Bond Issuance
Assistance: Mayor McComber opened the Public Hearing. Jenny Bolton
of Kennedy & Graven reported that what was being proposed was a
conduit revenue bond. No public comments were made. Councilmember
Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close the Public
Hearing. Carried 4-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
VII. Old Business:
A. Palmer Station— Bidding—Plans and S pecifications: City Engineer Mann
reported that staff was seeking permission from the City Council to
authorize advertisement for bids, to be initiated when the plans were final,
subject to City staff's review and authorization. Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize
proceeding with bidding and specifications as presented by the City
Engineer. Carried 4-0.
B. Mill and Overlay 2018: Councilmember Runk, seconded by
Councilmember Swenson, moved to move forward with the project and.
award the project to Valley Paving, Inc. Carried 4-0.
C. Sunn side Lift Station: City Engineer Mann reported that staff secured
bids for the work and recommended the project be awarded to Lametti &
Sons, Inc. for the base bid and alternate 1.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
proceed with the sanitary lift station project as presented. Carried 4-0.
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V11L New Business:
A. Approve Construction Access Agreement— Sunnyside Marina& Lift
Station project: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the construction access agreements with
Sunnyside Marina for the lift station project. Carried 4-0,
B. TIF Application 1-3 —Nolde Oak Park Senior Living: Councilmember
Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to adopt a
Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on April 24, 2018. Carried 4-0.
C. Approve Allocation of General Fund Unassigned Balance and Non-
BUdgcted Fund Transfers: Finance Director Caruso provided a summary
of the 2016 fund balance transfers and requests for 2017 budget
allocations. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution presented by the Finance
Director. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4-0.
D. Consider TakinL, a Citv Position on SF 2789: Mayor McComber asked the
City Council if they wanted to oppose the proposed bill. Councilmember
Swenson suggested contacting local representatives. Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to take action
opposing the bill. Carried 4-0.
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: Mayor McComber reported that during
a meeting with the area mayors, administrators, and the Chamber, Chamber
Coordinator Robin Anthony asked if any of the cities wanted to have a booth at the
Community Showcase on April 14. She suggested the Parks Commission, the
Summer Park Program Coordinator, or the Mountain Bike Team might want to be
at the booth. She stated the rate for the booth was $275.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
authorize $275.00 for the booth. Carried 4-0. Councilmember Swenson suggested
the booth be run by volunteers rather than paying overtime to City staff.
Mayor McComber reported there was a community town hall meeting at City Hall
on February 28 from 5:30— 7:30 p.m. regarding student safety and well-being.
Councilmember Swenson suggested having Valley Access Channels tape the
meeting.
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IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved
to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectful l ubmitted, p oved a Content and Form,
ennifer Pi i M1 ry amber
City Clerk Ma o