HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2018 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty,
Liljegren, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City
Clerk Pinski, City Attorney Vierling, Finance Director Caruso, and City Engineer
Mann. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor McComber added"Consider 58th Street Turn Lane and Related
Improvements Project for 2019"to the Agenda as Old Business Item D.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0.
II. Council/Staff Reports:
A. Mayor McComber: She reported that she attended a phone conference
with the White House,the LMC Transportation Committee meeting, a Big
Four meeting, and a meeting on racial equity. She said she would be
attending the LMC Board of Directors meeting on December 13, the Xcel
Energy Integrated Resource plan meeting on December 14, and the
Coalition of Utility Cities meeting and the Minnesota Association of Small
Cities the following week.
B. Councilmember Dougherty: He reported he would be attending the Bob
Webber Ceremony at the VFW on December 28 and the Planning
Commission on December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported that the Parks Commission's next
meeting was December 17 at 6:00 p.m. He also reported there was a link
on the City's website to report issues with the signals on Highway 36.
D. Councilmember Runk: He reported he would be attending the CVB
meeting on December 12 and the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization meeting on December 13.
E. Councilmember Swenson: No report.
F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that John Taylor was chosen as the
recycling award winner. She also announced the holiday park program
event on December 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cover Park
warming house.
III. Visitors/Public Comment: None
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills& Investments
B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—November 27, 2018
C. Approve City Council Minutes—November 27, 2018
D. Adopt Resolution Designating the Polling Location for 2019 in the City of
Oak Park Heights in the Event of a Special Election
E. Adopt Resolution for 2019 Liquor, Tobacco, and Amusement License
Renewals
F. Approve License to Sell Tobacco,Tobacco Products, or Tobacco Related
Devices for LRS Enterprises Inc.
G. Approve 2019 Taxi Cab Licenses for F.D.S. Enterprises dba A. Taxi
H. Approve Resolution for Certification of Delinquent Utilities
I. Approve Resolution Designating 2019 Checking and Bank Depositories
J. Approve Letter of Understanding for the Animal Humane Society- 2019
K. Approve Proclamation Supporting National School Choice Week
L. Approve Salary Adjustment for Exempt Employees
M. Adopt Amended CC 102 Master Fee Schedule
N. Approve Allocation of General Fund Unassigned Balance and Non-
Budgeted Fund Transfers
O. Approve Policy Relating to Placement of Civic Organization Signage
Councilmember Runk pulled Item K for discussion.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved to
approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Runk stated that Item K was highly political and he felt the City
should not get involved. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember
Runk,moved to remove Item K from the Agenda. Carried 4-1, McComber
opposed.
V. Public Hearings: None
VI. Old Business:
A. 2019 Water and Sewer Rate Study: Finance Director Caruso provided a
presentation. She said staff proposed no change in the water rates and a
decrease in the minimum sewer rate.
Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Swenson moved
to approve the study. Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved
to approve the Resolution for sewer rate change. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 5-0.
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B. Resolution Approving the 2019 Budget: Councilmember Runk, seconded
by Councilmember Liljegren,moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call
vote taken. Carried 5-0.
C. Resolution Approving the 2019 Tax Levy: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Mayor McComber, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 5-0.
D. Consider 58th Street Turn Lane and Related Improvements Project for
2019: City Engineer Mann reported that the estimated costs for the turn
lane and other site improvements was $185,000.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren,moved
to proceed and approve the improvements for 58h Street. Carried 5-0.
VII. New Business: None
VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: Councilmember Swenson announced
that was his last meeting on the City Council and thanked the City Council and
staff.
IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk,moved
to adjourn at 6:44 p.m. Carried 5-0.
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