HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order-/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Aw7enda: Mavor McComber
called the ineeting to order at 6:00 p.in. Present: CO�uncilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, hunk and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: City Planner Richards,
Mayor McComber added "Madison Hospitality Group—Holiday Inn Express —
Timeline Extension" as Old Business Item A.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mavor MCC'onlber: She reported that she attended the Bayport Fire
Department Adr isory Committee meeting on March 13, she would be
attending a meeting with the Coalition of Utility Cities and Xcel Energy
on March 16, the Oak Park Senior Living Ribbon Cutting was set for
March 15, the LMC Conference registration was open, and there were
vacancies on the Parks Commission.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: No report.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported he attended the Planning
Commission meeting on March 8, and the next Parks Commission
meeting was set for March 19.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he would be attending the CVB
meeting on March 14, and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization's meeting for March was cancelled, but they had a message
for Oak Park Heights: the second year of the raingardens in Area D was
completed, and the organization would be sending a letter to residents that
it was their responsibility to maintain them.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Adam Christofk of 15154 62nd Street
North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Bayport Fire Department—Update from Chief Allen Eisin er: Chief
Eisinger provided a PowerPoint presentation on the organizational
structure of the department and call volumes and peak times.
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B. WashinLton County Veterans Services -Presentation by Lon Pardun: Mr.
Pardun prop ided a PowerPoint presentation on services, benefits available.
and local resources.
IV. Consent Ac_ienda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes— February 27, 2018
C. Approve License for Sale/Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Menards
D. Adopt Proclamation for April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day and May 2018 as
Arbor Month
E. Approve Amendments to City Ordinances 602—Relating to Livestock—
Ducks
F. Approve Appointment to Planning Commission—David White to May
2020
G. Approve Xcel Energy/Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visits Cost
Reduction
H. Authorize City Hall Exterior LED Light Repair/Replacement.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business:
A. 'Madison Hospitality Group — I lolidav Inn F x cess—Timeline Extension:
Mayor McComber reported that the City Council held a worksession that
evening to discuss a timeline extension request from Madison Hospitality
Group. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to approve the extension as presented by staff. Carried 5-0.
VII. New Business:
A. Norrell Ave. & STH 36 Fronta e Road Stud — WCCDA Grant
Application: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote
taken. Carried 5-0.
B. Possible Amendment to City Ord. 1401 — Wa on Vendors & Mobile Food
Units: City Administrator Johnson explained proposed amendments to the
City Ordinances. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember
Dougherty, moved to approve the amendments. Carried 5-0. City
Administrator Johnson reported staff would post the proposed
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amendments and bring back to the City Council at their next meeting for
adoption.
C. Snowplowing Agreement through April 2021 Raleigh Trucking Inc.:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the three-year snowplowing agreement with Raleigh Trucking.
Carried 5-0.
D. Consider Taking a City Position on HF 3497: Councilmember Liljegren,
seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to authorize staff to send
a letter expressing concern. Carried 5-0.
E. Corridors of Commerce: City Administrator Johnson reported that the
State of Minnesota Department of Transportation was seeking support for
a number of projects across the state, and one of the projects was the
adaptation of Highway 36 as a freeway from north of St. Paul to the St.
Croix River with interchanges. Johnson stated staff believed that
providing a Resolution of support at this time was premature. No action
was taken.
VIII. Other Council Itenis or Announcements: None
IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully.submitted, roved to Content and Form,
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Jeiinill:r Pinski 1v1ar\ McConiber
City Clerk Ma�,or