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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-2019 Council Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 6:00 PM AT CITY HALL 6:00 p.m. L Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda Estimated times 6:00 p.m. IL Council/Staff Reports A. Mayor McComber B. Councilmember Dougherty C. Councilmember Johnson D. Councilmember Liljegren E. Councilmember Runk F. Staff • Recycling Award(pg. 3) • Fall Clean up Report 6:05 p.m. III. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council with questions or concerns on issues not part of the regular agenda(Please limit comments to 3 minutes in length). 6:10 p.m. IV. Consent Agenda_ (Roll Call Vote) A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes— September 24, 2019 (pg. 5) C. Approve City Council Minutes— September 24, 2019 (pg. 7) D. Approve Corrected Claims Report for September 24, 2019 (pg. 13) E. Approve Letter of Support for Chuck LeRoux—Appointment to BCWD Board (pg. 15) F. Adopt Resolution Approving Gambling Premises Permit Application by Stillwater Area Hockey Association at Muddy Cow (pg. 19) 6:10 p.m. V. Public Hearings 6:10 p.m. VI. Old Business 6:10 p.m. VII. New Business 6:10 p.m. VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements 6:10 p.m. IX. Closed Session (closed pursuant to MN Stat. 13d, Subd. 3(c)(3) A. Land Acquisition for Backage Road 6:30 p.m. X. Adjournment Please mute or silence any cell phones,computers or other devices during meeting—Thank You. Page 1 of 20 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 2 of 20 4"A Oak hark Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 10, 2019 Agenda Item Recycling Award Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Staff Reports Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Jennifer Pinski Requester's Signature Action Requested Receive Information Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 3 of 20 City Of 1W Oak Park Heights I��11 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.Oak Park HeEghts,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439 e Fax(651)439-0574 September 27, 2019 Sonny Heinrich 14088 53rd St N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Sonny; Thank you for participating in the City's recycling program. As an incentive to recycle and to increase fire prevention awareness, the City rewards two residents each month with their choice of an award of $25.00 or a fire extinguisher and/or smoke detector(s). Your residence was checked on Thursday, September 26, 2019, to determine if you had your recycling bin out with your regular garbage. Your recycling was out and ready for collection; therefore, you are one of this month's winners. Please contact me via phone at 439-4439 or email at jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com to let me know your choice of award. On behalf of the Oak Park Heights City Council, thank you for participating in the City's recycling program. Congratulati I Jenni er Pinski City Clerk TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 4 of 20 4� ry Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 10, 2019 Agenda Item Approve City Council Worksession Notes— September 24, 2019 Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor ministration/Jennifer Pinski Requester's Signature Action Requested Approve Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 5 of 20 0 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION NOTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,2019 Present: Mayor McComber, Councilmembers Dougherty, Johnson, Liljegren, and Runk; City Administrator Johnson,Attorney Tom Loonan, Finance Director Caruso, and City Clerk Pinski. Absent: None. 1. Call to Order: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. 2020 Budget: Finance Director Caruso reviewed the changes to the budget and levy since the last worksession. She also reviewed the summary of 2020 levy increases and decreases compared to 2019. Mayor McComber said she was not comfortable reducing transfers to the mill and overlay fund. No action was taken. 3. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Page 6 of 20 r Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 10, 2019 Agenda Item Approve City Council Minutes— September 24, 2019 Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requester Ad ministration/Jennifer Pinski Requester's Signature �, L�L� Action Requested Approve Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 7 of 20 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty, Johnson, Liljegren and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Pinski, Attorney Tom Loonan, City Planner Richards, and City Engineer Mann. Absent: None. Mayor McComber moved New Business Item I to Consent Agenda as Item F. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5-0. 1I. Council/Staff Reports: A. Maw McComber: She reported she attended the LMC Board of Directors Retreat in Duluth and the LMC Improving Local Economies Policy Committee meeting the previous week. She also reminded residents of Fall Clean-up Day set for September 28 from 7:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at the Andersen Corporation parking lot. B. Councihneznber Dougherty: No report. C. Councilmember Johnson: She reported she attended the LMC Improving Service Delivery Policy Committee meeting the previous weep, and she had a conference call scheduled the following day for the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources subcommittee through the National League of Cities. D. Councilmember Liljegren: He reported the Planning Commission met on September 12 and had two public hearings, and both items were on the City Council agenda that evening. He said the next Planning Commission meeting was set for October 10. E. Councilmember Runk: He reported the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization met on September 12 and reviewed the progress from the last year. F. Staff: City Clerk Pinski reported that Simon Johnson at 5725 Oakgreen Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner. III. Visitors/Public Comment: IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes— September 10, 2019 C. Approve City Council Minutes--- September 10, 2019 Page 8 of 20 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019 Page 2 of 4 D. Approve Resolutions for the Closure of the Revolving Capital Fund and City Hall Improvement Fund with the Related Transfer of Funds E. Approve Renewal & Upgrade of Police Cell Phone Forensic Software F. Approve Funds for House Bonding Tour Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. V. Public Hearings: A. Public Hearing for Increase in On-Sale Liquor, On-Sale 3.2, Off-Sale 3.2 and Wine License Fees for 2020: City Clerk Pinski recommended the following annual fees effective January 1, 2020 to reflect the two-year Implicit Price Deflator: on-sale intoxicating liquor license fee $3,638, on- sale 3.2 license fee $184, off-sale 3.2 license fee $63, and wine license fee $748. Mayor McComber opened the Public Hearing. No public comments were made. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to close the Public Hearing, Carried 5-0. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the license fees. Carried 5-0. VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: A. Accept Resignation and Reco rnize Contributions of Parks and Trails Commissioner Aaron Bye and Authorize Advertisement of Vacancy on the Commission: Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty,moved to approve a Resolution recognizing Aaron Bye. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. B. Conditional Use Permit—Minnehaha Transportation Outdoor Truck Storage and Repair— 5280-5288 Stagecoach Trail: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report. Mayor McComber requested a condition be added for review by the Fire Department and Police Department due to fuel storage. Pat Aylward from RE/MAX Results was present on behalf of the applicant. He requested the City Council consider amending the hours of operation. Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution amending the weekday ]lours of operation to be Page 9 of 20 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019 Page 3 of 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 9A0 p.m. and adding a condition regarding review by the Police and Fire Departments. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. C. Conditional Use Permit— Boo Boo's Garage—Auto Sales, Minor Auto Repair and Outdoor Storage— 5899 Nova Scotia Ave: City Plainer Richards reviewed his planning report. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. D. Consider Road Improvements Projects for 2020: City Administrator Johnson reported that areas 5, 6, and 8 were scheduled for mill and overlay in 2020, however a geotechnical investigation on Oakgreen Avenue was needed to determine if a mill and overlay was the appropriate corrective action, or if it needed a full reconstruction. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,moved to authorize staff to enter into the proposal for engineering services for 2020 for areas 5, 6 and 8 which included site investigations for Oakgreen Avenue to determine if a mill and overlay was appropriate. Carried 5-0. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved to authorize staff to execute a cooperative agreement for the area of Oakgreen Avenue that also lies in Baytown Township. Carried 5-0. E. Consider Communication to the MET Council —Related to the Cites Comprehensive Plan Process and Requirements: City Planner Richards reported that a letter was drafted by the Planning Commission to be signed by the Planning Commission Chair. Mayor McComber said the mayor should also sign the letter, and the points should be bolded or bulleted to draw attention. Richards suggested the letter be sent after the final submission of the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission member Jim Kremer was present at the meeting and said he thought the letter should be sent immediately and shared with other small cities. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize sending the letter signed by the Chair and the Mayor. Carried 5- 0. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to have the letter sent immediately and provide copies to the Governor and Met Council Chair Slawik. Carried 5-0. F. Consider Establishment of NO PARKFNG ZONE CSAH 21 — Stagecoach Trail: Mayor McComber sug1gested the zone be only in front Page 10 of 20 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 2019 Page 4 of 4 of the truck repair shop property line and riot extend in front of the adjacent properties. The Council was agreeable. Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Resolution with a change on the length of the zone. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. G. Adopt Resolution Approving 2020 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Levies: finance Director Caruso provided a presentation. She reported that there was a 0.05 percent increase in budget expenditures for 2020 and a 3.4 percent increase in property tax revenue. She said she was proposing a $5,263,194 2020 levy and a$5,803,520 budget. She reviewed the tax impacts. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 3-2, Johnson and McComber opposed. Councilmember Runk requested the two opposed provide an explanation on why. Mayor McComber said she was not comfortable reducing transfers to the mill and overlay budget. Councilmember Johnson said the same. H. Schedule Public Comment/Hearing,Meeting for Truth in Taxation: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to set the Truth in Taxation for December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Carried 5-0. 1. MOVED TO CONSL IVT AGENDA VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved to adjourn at 6:55 pm. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Form, Jennifer Pinski Mary McComber City Clerk Mayor Page 11 of 20 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 12 of 20 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 8 2019 Agenda Item Title Approve Corrected Claims Report for 9/24/ 19 Time Required 1Minutes Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor Finance-Betty Caruso, Finance Director Requester's Signature Action Requested: Re-approve Claims Report due to error on 9Z24Z 9Z24 19 report. Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action, financial implications including budget information and recommendations). The September 24, 2019 Claims report was correct in amounts, however there was an error on the check numbers submitted. The attached report has the corrected numbers highlighted in yellow. Recommendation: Re-approve the 9/24/19 claims report with the corrected check numbers. Page 13 of 20 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL CLAIMS 9/24/2019 Corrected Check Numbers Listed Below ACH TRANSFERS A/P AND PAYROLL CD TOTAL 101 GENERAL 50,498.89 81,648.1.4 1,819.47 133,966.50 202 3,301.76 3,301.76 205 TIF - 206 TIF - 207 TIF - 401 1,498.75 1,498.75 405 - 407 528 529 - 565 8,372.34 8,372.34 572 - 705 2,068.56 8,873.01 138.73 11,080.30 706 1,585.10 5,940.84 138.73 7,664.67 707 85.94 1,107.23 1,193.17 710 - 902 6,811.86 6,811.86 903 - 901 - 990 112.52 112.52 Voided Check - 74,335.72 97,569.22 2,096.93 174,001.87 AP CHECK NUMBERS 64720-64772 PAYROLL CHECKS 28133-28139 DD PAYROLL CHECKS 3984-4003 DD TRANSMITALS 7345-7357 TRANSMITAL CHECK 28140 Dated: Mayor: City Council: City Recorder: Page 14 of 20 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 8'�'. 2019 Time Required: 1 Minutes Agenda Item Title: Approve Letter of Su rt r C"ck LeRoux- Appointment to BCWD Board. z/// Agenda Placement Consent A en Originating Department/Requestno. o s Citv Administrator Requester's Signature _ 7' //,/" 71 Action Requested A rove Letter of ort for Chuck LeRoux- Apmintment to BCWD Board. Background/Justi fj cation (Please,indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): The City may offer support for various persons applying to serve on various Washington County boards and committees. At this time, City Resident Chuck LeRoux is seeking to serve on the BCWD Board. Enclosed is a DRAFT letter for consideration. Page 15 of 20 City of Oak Park Heights Page 1 of 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 1.0-3-19 Mr. Stan Karwoski, Chair Washington County Board of Commissioners PO BOX 6 AF T Stillwater,MIS 550082 1)O RE: BCWD—Board of Commissioners—Application from Mr.Chuck LeRoux Dear Chair Karwoski: The Oak Park Heights City Council understands that City resident Chuck LeRoux has made an application for appointment consideration to the Brown's Creek Watershed District Board of Commissioners. We would like Washington County Board to know that Mr. LeRoux has served with distinction on the City's Planning Commission for number of years and has always been a positive and thoughtful voice in our community. The City Council does endorse and support his appointment to the Brown's Creek Watershed Board and we look forward to working with him in that capacity. We would be happy to answer any questions the County may have. Kind Regards, Mayor Mary McComber Cc: Molly O'Rourke,County Administrator Karen Kill,BCWD Staff Page 16 of 20 Wyton Watershed Districts . : County Brown's Creek Camelian-Marine- APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT St.Croix TO WATERSHED DISTRICT Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Ramsey-Washington Metro Rice Creek INSTRUCTIONS: South Washington Valley Branch 1. Write the name of the Watershed District you are applying for in the space above. 2. .All applicants will be interviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. 3. Review and Read the Notice of Rights Identified on the back of this form. (Please Print) NAME. Lr—RCLf`/-, Last First Middle ADDRESS. 13140 56''Street North Oak Park Heights MiV 55082 Street City State zip TELEPHONE: yry4VAM Home Bu:%iness FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS IF YOU RESIDE IN A TOWNSHIP,PLEASE LIST. ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS EVERY MONTH? Yes LIST EXPERIENCE,EDUCATION OR SKILLS THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD RELATE TO THE RESPONSMILFFIES OF A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER:I have a master's degree in Industrial Safetv from the University ofMN-Duluth and an undergraduate degree in Urban Studies I've worked at Andersen Corporation as their Director ofCorporale Safety and Environmental Services far 74 wars I've previously served on the St Croix River Crossing Executive Committee 1:0resen6tiz Andersen Corporation and currently executive secretary ofthe Greater Stillwater Chamber oLComnrerce I've also served on the Oak Park Hei hts Planning Commission and Board a Directors for the St. Croix Valley Baseball Association, AVAILABILITY:WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETINGS AND TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS? Yes 1 would be pleased to glay an active role with this zwup o Board of Managers. ELIGIBILITY: DO YOU HOLD ANY ELECTED OFFICE, OR ANY APPOINTED POLICY-MAKING POSITION WITH THE COUNTY,STATE,OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? No IF SO,PLEASE DESCRIBE: ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN SUPPORTING OR DIRECTING A COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION,BOARD,COOPERATIVE,COMMISSION,CLUB,OR OTHER GROUP: Please note my res ones to the earlier question on my committee and Board narticioation activities My work and responsibilities at Andersen Corporation also supports my environmental andsustainability workand interests. NATURAL RESOURCES BACKGROUND:PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY INVOLVEMENT OR SPECIAL INTEREST YOU HAVE HAD IN WATER,SOIL,FISH AND WILDLIFE,RECREATION,OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES. My work_at Andersen CoWoration demonstrates my knowledge. MEC.onsibility and vision for environmental conservation. This includes sygporting.the elimination ofyollution sources conserve natural resources through reduction, reclamation,reuse and recyeling and ultimately,minimal effect on the environment Page 17 of 20 PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT WHAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE WATERSHED DISTRICT. To start,understand the current-state ofprfor District projects and objectives,Listening to concerningparties to understand their interests This will set the stage going�orward ofivhat to build upon and sustain. What goals and obiectives have been identified and accomplished What challenges were identified? Knowled e of area interest and those parties necessaa or teaming, artici anon and collaboration for success ul outcomes. This should stem back to the overall vision or the District. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? 1 see a sense of ohli ation to give back to our communities. Tooffer up our knowledge and back round for the betterment of our environment in a practical and collaborative manner. HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM A WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR ANY ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YES X NO DO YOU OWN ANY COMMERCIALfINDUSTRIAL OR DEVELOPABLE PROPERTY IN THIS WATERSHED DISTRICT? No ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IF YOU ARE APPOINTED AS A WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER? No NOTICE OF RIGHTS Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Washington County is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to private data collected from you. Private data is available to you,Washington County Administration, the department to which you are applying,and other entities as authorized by law,but not to the public without court order or your written consent. The purpose of the collected data is to determine your eligibility to participate on a commission or advisory board. Furnishing the requested data is voluntary, although refusal to supply the data may make you ineligible for an appointment. Names and home addresses of applicants for appointment to and members of an advisory board or commission are public,as are rank on eligibility list,job history,education,training and work availability. Once you are appointed, the data about you that is public is listed in Minn. Stat. 13.43, subd. 2. All other data about you as an applicant or board or commission member is private. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO; WASHINGTON COUNTY Office of Administration Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O. Box 6 Stillwater,MN 55082-0006 (651)430-6014 IJ'vou need assistance due lo disability or language barrier please call 430-6000(TDD 439-3220) AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORT UNITY1 AFFIRMATIVEACTION EMPLOYER Page 18 of 20 4A" .- Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date October 10, 2019 Agenda Item Adopt Resolution Approving Gambling Premises Permit Application by Stillwater Area Hockey Association at Muddy Cow Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Jennifer Pinski i Requester's Signature Action Requested Approve Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 19 of 20 RESOLUTION 19-10-43 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION MADE BY STILLWATER AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FOR GAMBLING ACTIVITY AT MUDDY COW WHEREAS, Aliya J. Taube, on behalf of Stillwater Area Hockey Association has applied with the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board for a permit to conduct Iawful gambling activity at the site of Muddy Cow, 5991. Norwich Avenue North; and WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has reviewed the application and finds that its purposes meet the necessary community standards; and WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has solicited the input of the public and there have been no objections to the granting of the application for the permit as applied for by Stillwater Area Hockey Association with the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: That the application of Stillwater Area Hockey Association with the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board to for a permit to conduct lawful gambling activity at the site of Muddy Cow, 5991 Norwich Avenue North, within the City of Oak Park Heights and the same are hereby approved. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 8" day of October, 2419. Mary McComber ATTEST: Mayor Eric A. Johnson City Administrator Page 20 of 20