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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes 10-14-22 th CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS – WEEKLY NOTES for: October 142022 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Zoning & Development Items: 1.The CIty has receivedan application from SIGFRIED CONSTRUCTION for the development of the office/warehouseat the BELL PROPERTY site. This is expected to be reviewed at the November Planning Commission meeting. 2.See enclosed code enforcement letter to 6310 Paris Ave. 3.See enclosed copy of final letter to Hampton Companies- “REJECTING” their application for the 81 unit apt building. 4.FURY MOTORS has not yet submitted an application for a CUP relatedto their filling activities on the eastside of their site. The CIty still holds a $5000 escrow in anticipation of a submission. We understand they are working on a sale agreement with the owner of the AMERICINN to ultimately facilitate such minor (relatively) land filling. 5.There has been concerns raised by STILLWATER FAMILY DENTAL (office buildingjust west of PANERA) of cut through traffic; As this is a private street and access to and from the Panera and future Popeye’s is not dependent on this route, we expect this to be coned offas both Owners have agreed to do this. See Image Other Items: The Norell Project is moving forward…enclosed is the weekly update.Related to this theCity is required to achieve SUBSTNATIAL COMPLETEION by 10/15. Staff would argue that that has been achieved as most of the remaining wouldrelates to some landscaping and final trail connections. The City has responded to a DOG BIT / Potentially Dangerous Dog – LADY – at Raymie Johnson. See the enclosed letter to the dog owner outlining requirements. Mayor McComber Provided 1.NLC Update for 10/10 2.SPAAR Update for October 2022 th 3.The MN Association of Small Cities will be hosting their annual meeting inthe Oak Park Heights Community on October 27and 28th. It will kick off with aprogram and luncheon at the Water Street Inn at Noon (10/27). If you are interestedin attending please send the City Administrator a short note to get you signed up. https://www.maosc.org/ This will be posted.And more updates are pending. 4.The MN ETAC (EnergyTransition Advisory Committee) will be holding their next meeting on 10/25/22in REDWING - a link can be found Click here to join the meeting if you wouldbe interested in listening in. 1 of 14 2 of 14 3 of 14 4 of 14 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574 Norell Avenue North Improvements Weekly Project Update #25 For the Week Ending 10/14/2022 What work was completed on the project this week? The City’s contractor finished paving the final wear course th along 59 Street at the Walmart and Kohls parking lot, as well as th the wear course on 60 Street and Norwich Avenue. What work is expected for next week? th On Saturday, October 15, a road striping crew will install pavement markings at the newly paved areas aroundthe project. A seeding crew will also place dormant seed at all areas without established grasson Monday, October 17th. Will there beany changes to thetraffic detour or access to businessesnext week? No changes in traffic access will occur next week. Norell Avenue from Highway 36will be open th as well as the roundabout and 59Street. There will be short term lane closureson Saturday during the road striping operations around the project area. Where can I get more project information? For general project inquiries,questions andcomments: Project Hotline:612-895-5029 – Leave a message with your name and phone number Or email to - norellconstructionproject@stantec.com 5 of 14 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574 10/14/22 Mr. MIKE SMITH # APT 501 - Raymie John Estates Oak Park Heights, MN, 55082 RE:LADY – Potentially Dangerous Dog – AGREEMENTw/ CONDITIONS Thank you for providing the requested information to review the matter. The City understands there are a number of entangling issues and legalities associated with dog ownership and private property interests. The matter is unfortunate and yet the City must balance your interests with those of the complainant, the public and those of the Raymie Johnson Management. To this end the City has adopted City Ord 601.14 (enclosed) which outlines processes to review the matter. We know following facts: 1.All Lady’s licensure and vaccinations are 3.The building mgr. has no objection to the up to datewith the dog – documentation returnor keeping of the dog – see email provided. (SEE Zwach report)attached from Ms. Heather Morell – Shelter Corp – Building Mgr – dated 10-12-22. 2.We arestill returning from a COVID-19 environment and which can delay certain 4.Mr. Smith reports that he has “nowhere” to training abilities.take the dog relative to the 10-day removal from the City. Considering the foregoing, my office is able to allow the dog to remain inthe City; however, we still need to ensure there is not a duplication of such event. Accordingly, at this time you may return/ keepthe dog to the City subject to the following conditions which will be strictly enforcedand which you agree to by signing where noted below: CONDITIONS: 1.When the dog is outside your apartment and inside the building or expected to be near other dogs…regardless of location or duration of time, it must be on a leash at all times and with appropriate muzzle – A REAL MUZZLE – not a “gentle leader”. 2.You must provide to the City proof of completed dog training(Level I – to achieve Good Citizen standing with All Breed Obedience – or other entity to achieve Good Citizen Standing) not later than May 1st, 2023 which must be provided to me by such date; if it is not provided the City will require the removal of the dog from the City. st , 2022. This will be 3.Provide the $50 feeto the City outlined in City Ord 601.14 prior to December 31 refunded if the Level Ior GoodCitizen is achieved prior to 12/31/23 AGREED TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS: ______________________________Date: ________________ Mr. Mike Smith There are several enclosures to this letter for documentation purposes. Please let me know if you have any questions. Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc: Weekly Notes 6 of 14 7 of 14 8 of 14 9 of 14 10 of 14 11 of 14 12 of 14 13 of 14 Mpdbm!Nbslfu!Vqebuf!!Tfqufncfs!3133 !B!SFTFBSDI!UPPM!QSPWJEFE!CZ!UIF!TBJOU!QBVM!BSFB!BTTPDJBUJPO!PG!SFBMUPST¯ ,!27/8&.!27/8&.!33/9& Dibohf!jo!Dibohf!joDibohf!jo! 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