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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes-November 12th 2021 th CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS – WEEKLY NOTES for: November 12, 2021 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Zoning & Development Items: 1.No new applications have been received. th 2.Thesteel storage container at O’NeilElectrichas been removed; a code enforcement letter has been supplied to 14887 upper 55 Street- see enclosed. 3.The City received a short response from theSchool District indicating that they appreciated the City’s offer for the property on Memorial Ave. but aremoving forward with asale to Washington County they indicatethat the County’s offer was ”higher”; Staff will seek a copy of the final sale documentation once these become public. 4.On Wednesday, Chief Hansen, Mayor McComber, Jenni Pinskiand I did attend the 7-year “check-in” discussionwith the members of the 4 community “fire dept” partnership. Essentially,much of it was a general “call” update. However, the conversation then pivoted to comments byBayport that they would liketo initiate discussions to address concerns they are having with their costs. Theparties generally felt that a discussion would at least be reasonable, but that Bayport is to provide a memo to the members framing the context of such aplanned discussionfor each todetermine if such scope possible or if they would like to add its own issue to the discussion parameters. No commitments were made. I expect to have this MEMO for the Council on 11/23 COVID-19 Matters: This is the Governor’s - PORTAL https://mn.gov/covid19 – Many documents/ Exec. Orderscan be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK ->>HERE. Other Items: UPDATE: This is being held at 10 AM--The Mayor, Lee Mann and City Staff haveworked with the City’s Lobbying Firm, Xcel Staff and Legislators to coordinate the upcoming HOUSE BONDING TOUR – the City is seeking $5.1 Million for costs associated with utility extensions to serve the King Plant Area. This will be held at CITY th HALL On November 18. Basically, the City will have about 20 minutes to go over concepts. All are welcomeand the media has been informed. We also understand that the House Committee – due to time constraints - would like touse the OPH CITY HALL to alsohear presentations from the County related to their project for the Historic Courthouse and the STH 36/Lake Elmo Ave interchange project. October Financial / Budget Report from Betty Caruso, Finance Director. Please see the message from the Stillwater Mountain Bike Team – below: Mayor and City Council members: The Stillwater Mountain Bike Team had another great season this year. Thanks again for your support of the team and allowing the trails at Valley View. It is appreciated! Matt Lehmann, Dirt Boss Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates 651-387-8508 Mayor McComber Provided 1.Updates from the NLC- 11/9 and 11/10 2.Chamber Award Information 1 of 24 2 of 24 3 of 24 4 of 24 5 of 24 6 of 24 7 of 24 8 of 24 9 of 24 10 of 24 11 of 24 12 of 24 13 of 24 14 of 24 15 of 24 16 of 24 17 of 24 18 of 24 19 of 24 20 of 24 21 of 24 22 of 24 23 of 24 24 of 24