HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-09 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pled2e of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, McComber, Swenson, and Runk. Staff present: Administrator
Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Long. Absent: City Planner
Richards.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next
meeting of the Parks Commission was set for October 15, 2009 at 7:00
p.m.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks
Commission conducted a park walkthrough the night before and prepared
a list of items they would like to address. She reported that the next
• meeting was set for October 19 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Beaudet
reported that the board for the tennis court would be moved that week.
C. Cable Commission: Nothing to report.
D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management
Organization was set for October 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington
Conservation District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet announced that Fall Clean-up
was scheduled for Saturday, October 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember McComber reminded residents that no tires or batteries
will be accepted, and that all oil and gas should be drained from lawn
mowers and other equipment.
Councilmember Swenson reported that Jacob Martell of Oak Park Heights
was crowned Homecoming King.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Laura Bernhjelm and Shawn
Weierke of 5606 Ozark Avenue were chosen as the recycling award winners.
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — September 8, 2009
C. Award Well #1 Rehabilitation to Key's Well Drilling Company - $42,540
D. Jorgenson Construction Inc. 3` Payment for New City Hall Project
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. Citv Hall Facilitv: Randy Engel of Buetow and Associates, the architect
for the City Hall project, presented the color selections to the City Council
made by the color committee.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve
• the committee's color choices. Carried 5 -0.
Engel reported that the staff move -in date for the new City Hall was
projected to be mid - March. Engel also reported that geothermal work was
to begin the week following that meeting. Mayor Beaudet reported that
the wells are being placed in locations so as to save as many trees as can
be saved.
VII. New Business:
A. Appoint Person to Vote at the NLC — Annual Business Meeting: Mayor
Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to appoint
Councilmember McComber as the City's representation at the National
League Conference. Carried 5 -0.
VIII. Closed Session:
City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would adjourn to a closed
session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.01 to discuss issues with regard to real
estate acquisition.
The open session was recalled. City Attorney Vierling reported that the closed
session was attended by all members of the council, the City Administrator, the
Administrative Secretary, and the City Attorney. He reported that issues related
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to a potential land acquisition were discussed, and no specific motions were taken
in closed session. Vierling reported that the closed session was recorded, and that
record will be kept for two years as required by law.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to authorize staff
to continue the investigation on the possible purchase of property. Carried 5 -0.
IX. Adiournment:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to recess
the meeting to September 28, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfull ub 'tted, Ap d o ontent and F ,
Jennifer Pinski David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor