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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2011 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Swenson, and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Planner Richards, City Engineer Long, Finance Director Caruso, Senior Accountant Brunckhorst, Police Chief DeRosier, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: None. Mayor Beaudet added "Reaffirm TIGER Grant for Pedestrian Tunnel" as Old Business Item D. and "March 8 City Council Meeting" as New Business Item C. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. B. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission meeting set for February 10, 2011 was cancelled due to lack • of an agenda. He reported that the next meeting was set for March 10 at 7:00 p.m. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting for the Parks Commission was set for March 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and the Spring Parks Walkthrough was set for April 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. beginning at Cover Park. City Administrator Johnson reported that there will be a public meeting at the March 21, 2011 Parks Commission meeting regarding Brekke Park planning. C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting was scheduled for March 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that there was a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Communities Women's Coffee Get - together set for March 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Joseph's Family Restaurant. McComber also reported that the Metro Cities Annual Meeting was set for April 14 at the University Club and the Joint Legislation Conference was set for March 23 — March 24 at the Crowne Plaza. City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 Page 2 of 4 i Councilmember McComber reported that she attended the St. Croix Crossing Coalition meeting on February 18, and nothing was decided at that meeting. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that Debra and Andy Stockholm of 5500 O'Brien Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — February 8, 2011 C. Adopt Resolution Granting the Application of American Cancer Society to Conduct a One -Day Raffle at the Stillwater High School on August 6, 2011 D. Jorgenson Construction Inc. 17 Payment for New City Hall Project E. Approve Spring and Fall Clean -up Dates F. Send "Thank You" to Sentence -to -Serve — Hydrant Clearing G. Authorize Advertisement for Sale of Surplus Standby Generator H. Endorse Councilmember McComber to Serve on METRO CITIES — Board of Directors • Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearings: A. Order to Show Cause Hearings on Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Violations: Drew Shappalo, Sara Smith, and Chris McKenzie of Croix Oil appeared to apologize for the tobacco violation. Kim Wilson of Oaks Wine and Spirits appeared and request a reduction in the fine. She stated that this was her third month in business and did not have as high of revenues as expected. Police Chief DeRosier provided a background on the compliance check failure. Mayor Beaudet reported that a policy was established setting the fine at $500 for a first offense. He noted for the record that Ms. Wilson was a new owner of the business. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set the $500 fine with monthly payments to be completed by August 31, 2011. Carried 5 -0. VI. Old Business: City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 Page 3 of 4 • A. Appointment to Vacant Utility Operator Position: Public Works Director Kegley reviewed his memo that was provided to the City Council in the meeting packet for that evening. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve Public Works Director Kegley's recommendation. Carried 4- 0-1, Swenson abstained. B. City Hall Facility: City Administrator Johnson reported that there were some outstanding issues, including the drainage on the east side of the building, the parking lot, and the pump issue. He stated there were several price requests that were pending. Johnson stated he hoped to have Architect Randy Engel present at the next City Council meeting for an update. C. St. Croix Crossing Coalition — Scope and Purpose Resolution: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Mayor Beaudet moved to amend to add to the Resolution that the new river crossing be compliant with the Scenic Rivers Act. Motion failed per lack of a second. • On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed. D. Reaffirm TIGER Grant for Pedestrian Tunnel: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to reaffirm the support for the TIGER grant and see if legislators would spend up to $450,000 with a 20 percent match by the City for the tunnel under Osgood Avenue. Carried 5 -0. VII. New Business: A. VEOLIA — Option for Contract Extension and Rate Adjustment Request: Councilmember Swenson reported that he was interested in finding out about single -sort recycling. City Administrator Johnson stated that the option to extend would allow time to research options. Councilmember Runk requested that staff look into whether Veolia could do neighborhood phone calls in the event that garbage pickup is delayed for holidays or other reasons. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve staff recommendation to execute the Option to Extend with Veolia and allow the 2.5 percent rate increase. Carried 5 -0. • City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 Page 4 of 4 0 B. City Computers & Data Server Updates: Senior Accountant Brunckhorst reviewed his memo that was included in the City Council packet for that evening's meeting. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve staff's recommendation. Carried 5 -0. C. March 8 City Council Meeting: City Administrator Johnson reported that he has a conflict on the calendar for March 8. He questioned if the council had an objection to commencing the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to cancel the March 8 City Council meeting. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Adjour Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully .glib .• ' 0 •— li lt., ' o t and orm r ) # / • Jennifer Pins • -� ` .ta: Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor •