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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-09 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledue of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber and Runk. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler and City Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Swenson. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 4 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:, A. Planning Commission:, City Planner Richards reported the last meeting of the Planning Commission was on June 11, and two public hearings were on that agenda: Xcel Energy's request for ash storage at the King Plant site, and McDonald's request for reconstruction of their building. He reported that the next meeting is on July 9 which may be cancelled because there are no applications. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next • meeting of the Parks Commission is on July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. McComber stated that the summer park programs have been scheduled and are posted on the website and listed in the upcoming newsletter. C. Cable Commission:, No report. D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix:, Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization is set for July 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference is June 24 through June 26 at the St. Paul River Centre. She reported that there will be City -State roundtable discussions on June 25, and there is no charge to participate. Mayor Beaudet reported that City Engineer Postler has resigned and will no longer be attending city council meetings for the City of Oak Park Heights. He wished him well in his future endeavors. III. Visitors/Public Comment:, • City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2009 Page 2 of 4 • A. Mayor Beaudet presented a Resolution to Julie Kink thanking her for her service to the City of Oak Park Heights as a reporter for the Stillwater Courier and St. Croix Valley Press. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. B. Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Adam Bressler of 5544 Osgood Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 9, 2009 C. Schedule Worksession to Discuss 2010 Budget Format Councilmember McComber, 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. Citv Hall Facilitv: Architect Randy Engel from Buetow and Associates reviewed three options for the council dais for the council chambers in the new City Hall facility. He reported that one option is to leave the council dais as designed with seven seats up higher and three seats lower, another option is to have all ten seats on a six inch platform which the contractor estimated would be a $4,000 change order, and another option is to have all ten seats at the lower level which the contractor estimated would be a change order deduct in the amount of $6,000. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to reaffirm the contract as it is currently designed. Failed 2 -2, Beaudet and Abrahamson opposed. VII. New Business: A. Authorize Repair of Storm Sewer Lines and Catch Basins,: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to authorize the repair of storm sewer lines and catch basins as indicated in the Public Works Director's report with funds coming from the storm sewer renewal • and replacement fund up to $25,000. Carried 4 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2009 Page 3 of 4 • B. Xcel Enervv — Amended Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Solid Waste Transfer Station at the A.S. King Power Plant: City Administrator Johnson reported that Xcel Energy requested that this item be postponed. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to postpone this item for one council meeting. Carried 4 -0. C. Conditional Use Permits for a Fast Food Restaurant with Drive- Throuszh. Curb Width, and Reduced Parkiniz Reauest: and Variances for McDonald's Restaurant at 14545 60" Street North: City Planner Richards provided his planning report. He stated that the Planning Commission had a concern about the color of the awnings and that they did not make a specific recommendation about the uplighting under the awnings. Dale Shimek, area construction manager for McDonald's, reported to the council that they are willing to change the color of the awnings if requested. Richards reported that the Planning Commission preferred a solid color in lieu of the stripes on the awnings. Shimek also reported that the awning lighting is fully enclosed and only serves to light up the awning. He stated that the bulbs cannot be seen. • Richards reported that another issue is the legal non - conforming sign. Jim Duval, operator of the restaurant, came forward and stated that he did not want to risk losing business by having a sign that people cannot see. He provided renderings to the council of the visibility of the sign from the highway if the sign was replaced with a conforming sign. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend to leave the existing legal non - conforming sign. Carried 4 -0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to amend to leave canopies yellow striped as requested by the applicant. Failed 2 -2, Beaudet and Abrahamson opposed. Roll call vote on main motion. Carried 4 -0. VIII. Adiournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. Carried 4 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2009 Page 4 of 4 • Respectfully subm;ilted, 6aeaudet Content an Form, Jennifer Pinski Adminis trative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor