HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-09 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance /ADnroval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:17 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, McComber, Swenson, and Runk. Staff present: Administrator
Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, and City Engineer Erickson. Absent: City
Planner Richards.
Mayor Beaudet added "Poison Ivy Eradication" as Consent Agenda Item H.,
added a Closed Session item to the Agenda, and removed Old Business Items A
and B from the Agenda.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
City Administrator Johnson stated that Old Business Item A needed to be on the
Agenda. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to move
Old Business Item A to the Consent Agenda as Item I. Carried 5 -0.
II. Denartment /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that at the
last meeting of the Planning Commission they discussed the design
guidelines. He reported the commission was seeking more information.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next
meeting of the Parks Commission was set for September 21 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Swenson reported that there was a
meeting August 19 and that there was a discussion regarding part-time
employees and benefits. He reported there will be continued discussion.
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 September 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Washington
Conservation District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet reported that MNDOT has
completed a mill and overlay on the south frontage road, and the City
Administrator will work with MNDOT regarding their portion of
Oakgreen Avenue. City Administrator Johnson reported that the City's
position is that City has no responsibility to plow north of the frontage
road line when crossing over Oakgreen.
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III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Melissa Heinenger of 14475 55
Street North chosen as the recycling award winner.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 11, 2009
C. Appoint Denise Neidzolkowski to the Parks Commission
D. City Hall Facility — Telephone System and Operating Software
E. Approve Amendment #12009-2014 CIP — Public Works Vehicles
F. Approve Tower Asphalt, Inc. 2 nd Payment for 2009 Mill and Overlay
G. Authorize Installation of Generator Plug -ins for Lift Stations
H. Poison Ivy Eradication
1. City Hall Facility — Asbestos Testing — Roof of Current City Hall
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
A. MOVED TO CONSENT AGENDA AS ITEM
B. REMOVED FROMAGENDA
VII. New Business:
None
VIII. Closed Session:
A. Review Land Appraisal: The City Council adjourned to a closed session
for the purpose of reviewing a land appraisal. City Attorney Vierling
reported that the closed session would be taped and the recording would
be kept for three years. He announced that any action taken would be
announced in open session.
The open session was recalled. City Attorney Vierling reported that no
action was taken during the closed session, and that staff was given further
direction on the matter.
• IX. Adiournment:
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Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectful submitted, Agventent and rm,
ifer Pins i D
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor