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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/An�roval of Agenda: '\Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, Public
Works Director Kegley, City Clerk Pinski, City Attorney Sandstrom, City Planner
Richards and City Engineer Mann. Absent: None.
Mayor McComber added "Women Mayors of America White House Conference"
to New Business as Item J and moved New Business I to after the Closed Session.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended the Small Cities
Conference, the Coalition of Utility Cities joint meeting with the Just
Transition Fund, two Improving Local Economies Committee meetings
with the League of Minnesota Cities, the ribbon cutting at Aldi, the
Minnesota Mayors Executive Committee meeting, a meeting on the Xcel
Energy Integrated Resource Plan, and she participated in a task force for
the Transportation Network Companies; she reminded the Council of the
King Plant ribbon cutting and anniversary party set for September 6 from
1 —3 p.m.; and her upcoming meetings included a Regional Council of
Mayors meeting, a MetroCities Transportation Network meeting, an
Improving Local Economies Committee meeting, a meeting on the Xcel
Energy Integrated Resources Plan, and a meeting with Xcel Energy at
Washington County. McComber announced a League of Minnesota Cities
`Mayor for a Day' essay contest. She said information was available on
the City's website.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported the Planning Commission
meeting was set for August 16.
C. Councilmember Liliegren: He reported he did not attend the last meeting
of the Parks Commission. City Administrator Johnson reported that the
Parks Commission held a parks walkthrough at their last meeting.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported the CVB was working on their By-
Laws; he attended the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization meeting where they granted approval for Palmer Station; he
attended the Brown's Creek Watershed Management District meeting as
an observer because Ridgecrest was on the agenda; and he attended the
Palmer Station neighborhood meeting on August 22.
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E. Councilmember Sv�enson: iso report.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Derek Nelson of 14393 55th Street
North and Beth Selfe of 14793 Upper 56" Street North were chosen as the
recycling award winners for the month of August.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Xcel Energy: Colette Jurek of Xcel Energy introduced the new A.S. King
Plant director, Brian Behm. She also invited the City Council to the 50th
Anniversary celebration.
IV. Consent Aunda:
A. Approve Bills& Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—July 24, 2018
C. Approve City Council Minutes—July 24, 2018
D. Consider Amendment to Council. Salaries
E. Approve ky-Law Amendments—Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
V. Public Hearings: None
V1. Old Business:
A. DARTS Loop Bus Route—theater Stilhatcr Arca: Councilmember
Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to allocate $3,000
from the 2018 Council Contingency budget for next year's contribution to
the DARTS loop bus route. Carried 5-0.
VII. Nev, Business:
A. No Wake Zone: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City
received a request from Sunnyside Marina seeking support for the
establishment of a No Wake Zone on the river extending the full length of
Sunnyside Marina. He reported that the City had three options: adopt a
Resolution of support, schedule a Public Hearing, or take no action.
Councilmember Swenson said he could not support it. Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Mayor McComber, moved to send a letter that the
City would not support the request. Failed 1-4, McComber, Dougherty,
Liljegren, and Runk opposed.
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Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to set a Public Hearing for the second meeting in September.
Carried 4-1, Swenson opposed.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat: Ridgecrest 1. Located at 13523 60'x' Street N.:
City Planner Richards reported that City Attorney Sandstrom wanted to
add a condition to the Resolution that the City was the fee owner of lots 1
and 4 and that the developer was the fee owner of lots 2 and 3. He also
said that Attachment A needed to be updated.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve the Resolution with the added condition suggested by Attorney
Sandstrom. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
C. Approve Developer's Agreement—Ridgecrest 1, 1,1,C: City Attorney
Sandstrom reported there may be some minor wording revisions on the
section about the land s„yap and request. He requested the Developer's
Agreement be approved subject to additional revisions as deemed
appropriate by City staff. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Dougherty, made that motion. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 5-0.
D. Oak Park Heights— Entrance Si&n: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded
by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution for limited
use permit. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
E. Pedestrian Safety—CSAH 26: Mayor McComber suggested the City send
a letter to Washington County requesting they consider the installation of
enhanced pedestrian markers and signage on the south frontage road
behind Holiday Station where the City was concerned with pedestrian
safety. Councilmember Runk suggested that the speed limit sign be
changed to a regulatory 20 mph sign on the curve because that was part of
the agreement.
Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,
moved to send a letter to Washington County. Carried 5-0.
F. "Blue Light” Indicators on Traffic Signal Poles: Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to send a letter
to MNDOT that the Police Department was in favor of the concept and to
request they provide any information on the lighting system including
costs, timing to install, and any post-installation analysis. Carried 5-0.
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G. Approve Extension 01'Duc Diligcnce Period for Madison Hospitality
Group to November 1 S, ?018: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by
Councilmember Runk, moved to give a 90-day extension. Carried 5-0.
H. City Offices Mailing Address Transition Plan: Councilmember Runk,
seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the plan.
Carried 5-0.
I. Approve Contract Amendments—Cite AdmMistrator: MOVED TO
AFTER CLOSED SESSION
J. Women Mayors of America White House Conference: Councilmember
Daugherty, seconded by Mayor McComber, moved to authorize Mayor
McComber to attend the conference. Carried 5-0.
VIII. Cather Council Items or Announcements: None
IX. Closed Session (closed pursuant to Minnesota Stat. 13.d.05)
A. City Administrator Performance Review: City Attorney Sandstrom
reported that the City Council would go into a closed session for the
purpose of a performance review authorized under Minnesota Statute
13.d.05. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
Liljegren, moved to recess into a closed session. Can-led 5-0.
Mayor McComber reconvened the open session. Attorney Sandstrom
reported that the performance review of the City Administrator was
conducted during the closed session, no formal motions were made, and all
areas of the review were above expectations.
X. New Business Item I—Approve Contract Amendments —City Administrator:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to
approve with a wage adjustment of 1.5 percent for 2020, 2.5 percent for 2021, and
2.5 percent for 2022. Carried 4-1, McComber opposed. She wanted to wait until
the following year to discuss.
XI. Adjourn: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved
to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfullylsitted, Approved a Content and Form,
Jennifer Pinski Mary cComber
City Clerk Maybr