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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order/fledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty. L]Ijegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, C'itN Clerk Pinsk], City Attorney Vierling, and City Planner Richards. Absent: City Engineer Mann. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember L]ljegren, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0. II. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors Retreat; the Local Economies Policy Committee meeting; the School District's World's Best Workforce Task Force meeting; the Big Four meeting with Cities, Counties, Schools, and Townships; the Xcel Energy Integrated Resources Plan meeting; and a meeting with Xcel Energy, Washington County, and the Utilities Coalition regarding property values. She reported she would be attending the Minnesota Association of Small Cities conference in October; that information on the Mayor for a Day Contest was on the City's website; and that Fall Cleanup was set for September 29. B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported the Planning Commission met on September 13, and there were two items from that meeting on the City Council Agenda. C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the September Parks Commission meeting was cancelled. He also said he had been receiving calls regarding the signals on Highway 36. Mayor McComber suggested that the City invite Adam Josephson to the next City Council Worksession to discuss. D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended the CVB meeting and the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization meeting. He said he also attended the Brown's Creek Watershed District meeting as an observer, but they took the Madison Hospitality Group project off the Agenda. E. Councilmember Swenson: He reported he attended the Cable Commission meeting and they talked about livestreaming the Pony games. F. Staff: City Clerk Pinski reported that Danielle Koenig of 14913 57fh Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner. City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018 Page 2 of 4 III. Visitors/Public Comment: None TV. Consent At(;enda: A. Appro%e Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes— September 11, 2018 C. Approve City Council Minutes— September 11, 2018 D. Approve Tobacco License for Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica 45059 E. Approve Policy on Video Data F. Approve Redpath and Company Auditing Services for December 31, 201.8 G. Approve Amendments to Community Award Policy Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. V. Public Hearings: A. No bt'ake Z.onc: Reclucst: City Administrator Johnson presented a PowerPoint presentation. Rick Chapman, General Manager of Sunnyside Marina, was present and said that excessive wakes create dangerous situations for their boaters and the gas dock. Mayor McComber explained the procedure for a request like this and opened the Public Hearing. Greg Carlson of 908 Cypress Street South in Cambridge, on behalf of Boutwells Landing, said that they had a boat slip and pontoon for residents and was in favor of a no wake zone due to safety. Charles Gifford, who has property at Sunnyside, said that having a no wake zone would not affect enjoyment of the river. Eric Wolf, 2167 90th Street, Somerset, representing Midwest Marina Association and as a boater and Wolf Marina owner, was opposed to any more no wake zones or water surface regulations. He thought it should be a matter of enforcement and education. Mike Thron, 16411 Division Street, agreed with Eric Wolfs statement. Mike Dahl, 15580 15th Street, Afton, supported the no wake zone. Steve Kuzj, 10800 661h Street, Stillwater, supported the no wake zone for safety. Phil Moe, 15148 Upper 63rd Street North, said wakes were inconvenient for smaller boats. City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Steve Isakson, 3391 Osgood Lane North, said most marinas were in a no wake zone. Tim Holden, 6187 Peabody Avenue North, showed evidence of damage from wakes and was in favor of a no wake zone due to safety issues. Vicky Gifford, who has a slip on Pier 5, said it was a safety issue. CJ Randazzo, 5305 Novak Avenue, opposed the no wake zone saying it would hurt the Stillwater economy. Brian Utecht, 2628 Greenmeadow Court, Stillwater, opposed the no wake zone and said Sunnyside could install a wave attenuator as a breakwater and educate on marina respect. He also suggested the gas dock could be moved to a more protective area. Mike Mankowski, 6345 St. Croix Trail, said he has seen many safety issues due to wakes and would like the no wake zone approved and extended to the proposed new boat launch. Richard Engdahl, Boutwells, supported the no wake zone. Charles Ritz, 13991 601h Street, opposed the no wake zone and suggested a breakwall like the Bayport Marina. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Swenson said there was very little respect on the river, and education was the biggest toolkit. He said he would support a campaign for enforcement violations_ Councilmember Liljegren suggested asking the DNR and the Sheriff's Departments how many tickets had been written for violations and suggesting they step up enforcement. Councilmember Dougherty said he did not feel he had enough information to make a decision on the request. Councilmember Runk suggested staff send a letter to the DNR, the National Park Service, the US Coastguard, and the County Sheriff's Departments requesting information and encouraging enforcement and to include comments from the public in the letter. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to direct staff to request information on enforcement as suggested by Councilmember Runk and draft a Resolution calling for and supporting City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2018 Page 4 of 4 enhanced enforcement to be brought back to the next City Council meeting. Carried 5-0. VI. Old Business: None VIL New Business: A. Conditional Use permit— Detached Garage Addition-- 5737 Peller Ave.: Cit} Planner Richards reviewed his planning report. He said the request �\as for a garage addition. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. B. ISD 834—Conditional Use Permit Amendment — Garage Placement 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N.: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report. He said the request was for an amended CUP for a storage building. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. C. Metropolitan Airports Commission—Joint Airport Zoning Board: Mayor McComber said that she would go to the initial meeting on October 9. Councilmember Liljegren said he would go if McComber was unable to attend. City Administrator Johnson said a representative could be chosen at a future date. VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None IX. Adjourn: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adjourn at 7:06 p.m. Carried 5-0. Respectful l su fitted, Approved as to ntent and Form, e nifer Pinski Mary umber City Clerk Mayor