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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-08 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledee of Alleeiance /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, City Attorney Vierling and City Planner Richards. Absent: City Engineer Postler. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting was on October 9 and there were four public hearings: a drive - through for Snyder's at Stillwater Crossings; M &I Bank to be located in front of Wal -Mart; a proposed change to the section of City Code regarding accessory buildings; and a proposed change to the section of City Code regarding special event signage. He reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. • B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission will be on November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. She reported that the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Director attended a worksession with the Parks Commission members at their last meeting. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the commission called a special meeting for October 29 regarding the dispute with Comcast over PEG fees. He reported that they have settled the matter. He stated that the next regular meeting of the Cable Commission is on December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center. D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization is on November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Retorts: Councilmember McComber reported that she received a letter that she was appointed to the Department of Transportation Complete Street Study Commission. • City Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2008 Page 2 of 4 • Commissioner Doerr reported that he received a suggestion that if there are flower boxes outside of the new City Hall building, they should be sprinkled for easier watering. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recvclin2 Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Tom and Penny Midas of 5683 O'Brien Avenue were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — October 14, 2008 C. Approve Kennel Permit Application made by Susan Roettger D. Approve Identity Theft Prevention Program E. Approve Wage Step Increases and Budget Adjustments Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearines: • Order to Show Cause Heariniz — Ruby Tuesday Alcohol Compliance Violation: Police Chief DeRosier reported that Ruby Tuesday failed to appear for the hearing and failed to pay the $500 civil sanction. He reported that notice of the civil sanction and hearing was hand- delivered to management on October 1. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close public hearing on Ruby Tuesday. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to require Ruby Tuesday to pay the $500 civil sanction by November 7, 2008; and if they fail to pay by that date, their license will be suspended until paid. VI. Old Business: A. City Hall Facility — Follow -up from Open House: Mayor Beaudet reported that an open house was held prior to that evening's council meeting. He stated that the display boards will be displayed at City Hall for the next two to three weeks for visitors to view and make comments. Councilmember McComber reported that the proposed design is also on the City's website and that the public may e-mail or call in comments. B. Consider Amendiniz City Ord. 401.15 D — Relatiniz to Accessory • Structures and the Use of a Conditional Use Permitting Process: City City Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2008 Page 3 of 4 • Planner Richards reported that the council had considered making some changes to the setback requirements. He reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance and felt that most of the items within the accessory building section were appropriate to be amended by a conditional use permit. Mayor Beaudet provided the council with some proposed changes to conditions regarding side -yard setback requirements. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to postpone this item to the next meeting. Carried 5 -0. C. Consider Amending Citv Ord. 401.15 G.B. — Relating to Special Event SianaRe: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission recommended a change to the number of events and proposed a fee not to exceed $25.00. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson moved to approve the changes with no fee. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend the number of days allowed to fifty (50). Carried 5 -0. Main motion carried 5 -0. VII. New Business: A. Consider Apnointinp- a Citv Representative to the Visual Oualitv Advisory Committee: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to appoint Councilmember McComber and City Planner Richards to the committee and to have the City Administrator write a letter to MnDOT to that effect. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to have the major decisions come back to council. Carried 5 -0. Main motion carried 5 -0. B. Snvder Drug Stores /Stillwater Crossings: Site Plan. Desian Guidelines Review and PUD Amendment to Allow Drive -thru: City Planner Richards reported that the request by Snyder Drug Stores was for a drive -thru prescription window at Stillwater Crossings, formerly known as the Lower St. Croix Mall. He reviewed the planning report and the recommendation by the Planning Commission. Dave Leonard of Snyder Drug Stores came forward and explained that it is unlikely that more than two cars will be in line at the window at a time. City Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2008 Page 4 of 4 • Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Snyder Drug at Stillwater Crossings Site Plan, Design Guidelines Review and PUD Amendment. Roll call vote. Carried 5 -0. C. M &I Bank — Site Plan Review, Design Guidelines, Variance,: City Planner Richards reported that the request is for a full- service drive -up bank in front of the Wal -Mart location. He reported that they are proposing a non- full cut -off light fixture for the front entrance. Sean Lanthrop of KKE Architects came forward and requested approval of the wall sconce. He explained that the light would not be on past an hour after closing time. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve M &I Bank without the wall sconces. Roll call vote. Carried 5 -0. D. Schedule Budget Workshop: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule a budget workshop following the November 5, 2008 City Council Meeting and the City Administrator may add items to the workshop agenda at his discretion. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet reported that he will have the City Administrator post on the website a list prepared by the League of Minnesota Cities on ways to reduce expenditures. E. Convention and Visitor's Bureau — Advertising Efforts,: Councilmember McComber requested comments on the advertisement and logo. No action was taken. VIII. Adiournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Ap ved o ontent anjFo, Jennifer Pinski vi e et Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor