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• 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledee of Alle6ance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Finance
Director Holst, City Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Long. Absent:
Councilmember McComber and City Planner Richards.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk moved to approve
the Agenda. Carried 4 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next
meeting of the Planning Commission was set for November 19, 2009 at
7:00 p.m. Abrahamson reported that Councilmember Runk attended the
October 8 meeting on his behalf, and the commissioners discussed design
guidelines and temporary signage amendments.
B. Parks Commission: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting was
• scheduled for October 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Swenson reported that the next
meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Access
Center.
D. Water Management Orizanizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management
Organization was set for November 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Washington Conservation District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Administrative Secretary Pinski provided a
report on the number of loads brought in for the Fall Clean -up and thanked
Mayor Beaudet, Public Works Operator Kellogg, Councilmember
McComber, and Veolia for their assistance.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
A. Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Dennis Belkey of 14885 57
Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
B. Scott Getty, Account Manager for Xcel Energy, provided a presentation
• on its Energy Design Assistance Plan Review Report for the new Oak
Park Heights City Hall facility.
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — September 22, 2009
C. Approve City Council Minutes — September 28, 2009
D. Xcel Energy Moelter Fly -Ash Site: Closure Status & Communication to
the MPCA
E. Jorgenson Construction Inc. 4 th Payment for New City Hall
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. City Hall Facility: City Administrator Johnson reported that the weather
has been a challenge and that the project was a little behind schedule. He
stated they were still hoping for a move -in date in March or April.
Johnson reported that the water and sewer had been connected to the new
building, and he thanked the neighbors for their cooperation during this
proj ect.
B. Washington County — Reauest for Refund from Utility Charges: City
Administrator Johnson reported that there was a summary Resolution in
the council packet, and the council was provided a revised Resolution to
include correspondence received that day from Washington County.
City Attorney Vierling noted for the record that the council received the
staff analysis and supporting documentation. Mayor Beaudet
acknowledged that the record was held open until that council meeting.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
close the record. Carried 4 -0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0.
C. Purchase of Memorial Ave Pronertv for Future Well & Water Tower:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0.
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Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to clarify
any other costs relating to the purchase, such as the survey work, the soil
work, and those types of activities, come from the capital revolving fund.
Carried 4 -0. Attorney Vierling requested clarification that the motion was
for those fees on the city side of the transaction ledger. Mayor Beaudet
confirmed.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to
reconsider the vote on the main motion. Carried 4 -0.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve
the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 3 -1, Abrahamson opposed.
VII. New Business:
A. Set Public Hearinja for Increase in Liauor License Fees: Mayor Beaudet,
seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to set a Public Hearing for
liquor license fees for Tuesday, November 10. Carried 4 -0.
B. Reauest by Resident to Remove Boulevard Tree: Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the tree
removal with the Arborist's recommendations. Carried 4 -0.
VIII. Adiournment:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully sub . ' ed, Weaudet ntent a ,
Jennifer Pinski
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor