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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-08 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES i I. Call to Order/Pled2e of AlleLviance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr and McComber. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vivian and Police Chief Swanson. Absent: Councilmember Swenson, City Planner Richards and City Engineer Postler. Mayor Beaudet moved Item B from the Consent Agenda to New Business as Item C. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson stated that the Planning Commission, the Comp Plan Citizens Advisory Committee, and the City Council will host an open house on February 21, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to review the Comprehensive Plan Update. He reported that the • Planning Commission meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks r Commission will meet on Monday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr stated that due to lack of quorum, the February 20 meeting has been cancelled. He stated that it t n . has been moved to the next scheduled meeting which is April 16 D. Water Manap-ement Orsanizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix WMO's next meeting is on Thursday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. He reported that Melissa Lewis, the administrator of over four years, will be leaving and that he wished her well in the future. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber stated that she has received the 2008 City Policies from the League of Minnesota Cities. She stated that she received two copies so she will leave one copy at City Hall for the councilmembers to view. III. Visitors/Public Comment: • City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2008 Page 2 of 3 • Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Eric and Molly Roeske of 5672 Novak Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments A ppr-eve City Getmeil Mi o. ?anua-r-y —,2009 moved to New Business C. Approve Resolution for Mileage Reimbursement Increase for 2008 D. Approve Spring and Fall Clean -up Dates E. Adopt Resolution Granting the Application of Ducks Unlimited to Conduct a One Day Raffle at the VFW Club on May 1, 2008 F. Adopt Resolution Granting the Application of WhiteTails Unlimited Metro Area to Conduct a One Day Raffle at the VFW Club on March 15, 2008 G. Award Tree Removal and Pruning Bid to St. Croix Tree Service H. Authorization for Valley Athletic Association to Use City Park I. Approve 2008 Contract for Furnishing Fire Protection J. City Code of Ordinances – Update CC 102 Master Fee Schedule K. Authorization to Offer 24 -week Local Government Internship – Temp. Position . Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: A. Resolution for Sitting a Coal Combustion Waste Land: Councilmember McComber suggested two minor changes to the proposed Resolution. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the Resolution with the suggested changes. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. VII. New Business: A. Consider Supporting Resolution Reauesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. • B. Citv Hall Security / Communication to Kirkwood, MO: City Administrator Johnson stated that there was an unfortunate tragedy in City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Kirkwood, Missouri where a person came to a City Council meeting and killed two councilmembers, two police officers and the Public Works Director, and wounded the mayor. Johnson stated that some possible options to consider are increased security at Oak Park Heights' City Council meetings and potentially sending regrets to Kirkwood. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to send condolences to Kirkwood, Missouri. Carried 4 -0. City Administrator Johnson stated that he has discussed the issue of increased security with Deputy Police Chief Brian DeRosier. Johnson stated that he believed Bayport, Stillwater, and Lake Elmo all have either their Chief of Police or another officer present at City Council meetings. Mayor Beaudet suggested obtaining cost estimates to have a member of the Police Department at each meeting. Councilmember Doerr suggested obtaining cost estimates for some kind of detector. Police Chief Swanson cautioned the council against overreacting on the issue. He stated that if the council chose to do anything, he recommended that the council have Deputy Police Chief DeRosier and himself rotate attending the meetings. He stated that he does receive the agenda for each meeting and reviews it to determine if there may be a need for his presence at a meeting and has attended meetings at the request of staff or council. Mayor Beaudet proposed maintaining the status quo, and if there are any recommendations from staff in the future they may present it to council in the form of a memo. C. Approve City Council Minutes — January 22, 2008: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 3 -0 -1, Councilmember Doerr abstained. VIII. Adiournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adjourn at 7:22 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully miffed, Approv ontent and For er Tho David Be et Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor