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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-08 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Alleeiance /Approval of Agenda:, The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, and McComber. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Finance Director Holst, and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: Councilmember Swenson, City Planner Richards and City Engineer Postler. Mayor Beaudet requested Consent Agenda Item D, "Approve Ordinance No. 2008 - 102 -03 Changing CUP /Amendment Fee" be moved to Old Business Item A. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Plannina Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 11. He stated that special event signage and accessory structures are on that agenda. • B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission will be on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Brekke Park. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting of the Cable Commission is on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center. D. Water Management Orizanizations /Middle St. Croix:, Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization is on September 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet reported that Fall Clean-Up will be on October 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Councilmember McComber reported that she attended a meeting with the new Department of Transportation commissioner. She stated that she brought up questions regarding issues with brush along Highway 36, striping, and the houses that were removed along Highway 36. McComber also reported that she received a speed limit study which she has left with the City Administrator so everyone may have a copy of it. • City Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 2008 Page 2 of 3 • Councilmember Doerr reported that a stuffed animal dog was left behind at Party in the Park and is being held for claim at the Police Department. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Larry Olson of 14703 Upper 56 Street N. was chosen as the recycling award winner. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 26, 2008 C. Approve Miller Excavating 4 th Payment for 2008 Park & Trail Improvements D. Removed E. Award Tree Removal and Pruning Bid to St. Croix Tree Service F. Approve FY 2009 Budgets — Valley Access Channels & Joint Cable Comm. 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. Approve Ordinance No. 2008 - 102 -03 Chancing CUP /Amendment Fee,: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the ordinance amendment. Roll call vote taken. Carried 3 -0 -1, McComber abstained. VII. New Business: A. Adopt Resolution Approving 2009 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax, Levies Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. B. Set Date and Time for Truth in Taxation Hearings.: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 1 at 5:00 p.m. with a follow up if necessary on December 9 at 6:00 p.m. Carried 4 -0. C. Consider Rescheduling Sept. 23. 2008 Citv Council Meeting: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to reschedule . the September 23 meeting to September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 4 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 2008 Page 3 of 3 i Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to cancel the first council meeting in November and to have a meeting on November 5 to certify the election results and have a consent agenda to pay bills. Carried 4 -0. D. Possible Extension of Contract for Refuse and Recvclable Collection: City Administrator Johnson reported that the five -year Veolia contract is coming to an end. He reported that they have provided good service and the rates are at or below surrounding communities' rates. He stated that staff is seeking authorization for the City Administrator and the City Attorney to negotiate with Veolia. Joy Danielson, a resident of Autumn Ridge in Oak Park Heights, came forward and expressed concern on the very limited list of items that can be recycled through Veolia. She recommended that the council look into other recycling companies. Councilmember Doerr stated that what is not recycled by Veolia is taken to a refuge center and burned rather than placed in a landfill. City Administrator Johnson also commented on single -sort recycling. He stated that he felt that single -sort increases participation by residents but that there would be more waste due to contamination. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to negotiate with Veolia and include issues that were discussed at the council meeting. Carried 4 -0. E. City Hall Facilitv — LEED Certification / B3 Standards,: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved that the committee should review and bring back to the City Council its recommendation on energy savings and the building. Carried 4 -0. VIII. Adiournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Ap r ve Content and Farm, Jennifer Pinski David Beaudet Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor