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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator
Johnson and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: City Engineer Postler and City
Planner Richards.
Mayor Beaudet added "Minnesota Association of Small Cities" as New Business
Item B and "Dismissal Motion of Sierra Club Lawsuit" as New Business Item C.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Plannina Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the
next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Thursday, January
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B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks
Commission will meet on Monday, January 28.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting
of the Cable Commission will be on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Access Center beginning with their annual meeting and continuing on with
the regular meeting.
D. Water Manaizement Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix WMO's next meeting is on Thursday,
January 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet reported that requests to
participate in the Citizen's Committee regarding City Hall need to be
submitted by January 11, 2008. He stated that applications are available at
City Hall and on the City's website.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recvclim Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Bonnie Polichnia
of 5869 Oldfield Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
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IV. Consent Agenda:
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A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — December 27, 2007
C. Adopt Resolution Approving Professional Consultants for the City of Oak
Park Heights in 2008
D. Adopt Resolutions Designating the Courier News and Stillwater Gazette as
the City of Oak Park Heights' Official Newspapers
E. Approve Resolution Designating 2008 Checking and Bank Depositories
F. Approve 2008 Pay Equity Report and Submission
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
None
VII. New Business:
A. Approve Appointments for 2008: Mayor Beaudet presented Resolution
08 -01 -04 designating the appointments for 2008. Mayor Beaudet,
seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution.
Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
B. Minnesota Association for Small Cities: Councilmember McComber
reported that she received a letter from the Minnesota Association for
Small Cities stating that they have cut the dues in half for new
memberships. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet,
moved to approve an application for membership with funds for dues
coming from the council contingency fund. Carried 4 -1, Abrahamson
opposed.
C. Dismissal Motion of Sierra Club Lawsuit: Mayor Beaudet stated that he
received the Federal Government's Memorandum and Motion to Dismiss
and has passed it on to the City Attorney. Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct the City Attorney to draft
and execute a response to the document. Carried 5 -0.
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10 VIII. Adiournment:
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
adjourn at 7:08 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted, Ap oved ontent and Fo ,
Jennifer oen David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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