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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-23-08 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledee of AlleEiance /Annroval 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, City Engineer Postler, City Planner Richards and Police Chief DeRosier. Mayor Beaudet pulled Item L. from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting of the Planning Commission was on December 11. He stated that the commission recommended the appointment of a new commission member. He stated that Xcel Energy withdrew their application for expansion of the Fly Ash Site. He reported that the commission also held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan. Richards reported that the next meeting will be January 8, 2009 with a public hearing on the City Hall facility. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission is on January 26 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the last meeting was December 17 but that there was not a quorum so the meeting was not held. He stated that the next meeting will be on February 18 and that their annual meeting will be held on that date as well. I D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization is on January 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that conferences for experienced city officials and newly elected city officials are coming in the near future. She reminded councilmembers to check the League of Minnesota Cities website for dates and registration information. III. Visitors/Public Comment: City Council Meeting Minutes December 23, 2008 Page 2 of 4 • Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Dan and Melissa Erickson of 14257 Oldfield Avenue Court North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — December 9, 2008 C. Approve a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Jack Doerr D. Approve a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Mike Runk E. Approve a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Gina Zeuli F. Approve a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Chuck Dougherty G. Approve 2009 Cab Licenses for F.D.S. Enterprises d/b /a A Taxi /Stillwater Taxi H. Approve Salary Adjustment for Exempt Employees I. Approve 2009 Sky Ventures LLC dba Pizza Hut #103822 On -Sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor License J. Approve Area Charge Increases for Connection to Water, Sewer and Storm Sewer Systems K. Acceptance of Paid Training Conference L. PULLED FROMAGENDA • M. Approve 2009 Engineering Rates N. 2009 Home Occupation Permits O. City Code of Ordinances — Update CC 102 Master Fee Schedule P. Award Winter Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid to Timberline Tree Service Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Swenson thanked Councilmember Doerr for his service to the City and its residents. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: A. City Hall Facilitv: City Administrator Johnson reported that he had not yet heard back from the Department of Health regarding geothermal energy. He reported that the geothermal test wells would likely be drilled on Monday, December 29, if certain weather conditions existed. B. Proposed Citv Ordinance 1001.XX — Use of Domestic Water for Heating and Cooling: City Administrator Johnson reported that he drafted a City Council Meeting Minutes December 23, 2008 Page 3 of 4 proposed Ordinance and was awaiting comments from the Department of Health. C. Approve 2008 Comprehensive Plan: City Planner Richards reported that the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Planning Commission on December 11, 2008. He requested the Council approve the plan subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VII. New Business: A. Appoint Park and Planning Commissioners: City Administrator Johnson reported that there were two vacancies in the Parks Commission and three individuals were interviewed. He reported that the Parks Commission recommended Dan Eder and Martin Hauble be appointed to those vacancies. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to accept the • Parks Commission recommendation and fill the two Parks Commissioner vacancies. Carried 5 -0. City Administrator Johnson reported that the Planning Commission conducted five interviews for the vacancy. He reported that Dan Eder was recommended, but that Eder preferred to accept the Parks Commission vacancy. Johnson stated that it appeared there was a consensus that Jennifer Bye was the next choice. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to appoint Jennifer Bye to the Planning Commission to finish the term of Mike Runk and then to serve a three -year term. Carried 5 -0. B. Approval of Ordinance Relating to Criminal History Checks: Police Chief DeRosier reported that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stated that the City needs a rule regarding criminal history checks. A proposed ordinance was included in the packet for that evening's meeting. DeRosier reported that he and City Attorney Vierling have reviewed the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the criminal history checks ordinance. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes December 23, 2008 Page 4 of 4 C. Approval of Purchase 2009 Crown Victoria and Equipment,: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to authorize the expenditures as recommended by Police Chief DeRosier. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Adiournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 7:22 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Apro as T Content and Jennifer Pinski David Beaudet Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor