HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-2011 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
• CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present:
Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Swenson, and Runk. Staff present:
City Administrator Johnson and City Attorney Nodes. Absent: City Planner
Richards and City Engineer Long.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
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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.
Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next
meeting for the Parks Commission was set for February 15, 2011 at 7:00
p.m.
• C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2011 at
7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office.
D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: None
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recycling Award: Deputy Clerk Pinski reported that David and Maria Knowlan
of 5735 Newgate Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — January 25, 2011
C. Accept Statewide Health Improvement Program Grant through
Washington County and Authorize City Administrator to Execute Contract
D. Approve Kennel Permit for John and Laura Crimmons
E. Authorize Tree Installation — Xcel Fly Ash Site
F. Amend Planning Commission Bylaws Article 5, Section B, Changing the
Rotation of the Monthly Meeting Day
G. Approve Pay Equity Compliance Report
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• Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
None
VI. Old Business:
None
VII. New Business:
A. Summer Park Programming — 2011 — Position and Events:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to allow the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with
Gina Zeuli. Carried 5 -0.
Mayor Beaudet and the City Council thanked Gina Zeuli for the work and
effort she has put into the program.
• B. Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing: City Administrator Johnson
reported that the City received a letter from the Coalition for the Saint
Croix River Crossing requesting that the City nominate a member of the
City Council to serve on the committee.
Councilmembers Swenson and McComber stated they felt the City needed
to be involved to have a voice in the matter and be proactive. Mayor
Beaudet suggested postponing this item to allow the City Attorney to
provide his opinion, and he suggested the terms of the participation in the
committee be in a letter or Resolution. He stated he would like to know
the goals of the coalition.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to appoint Councilmember McComber to the committee with the
understanding that if the City Attorney comes back with a
recommendation that the City should not join into it, that the council
revisit it at that time, but until then proceed with it.
Attorney Jennifer Nodes reported that she consulted with City Attorney
Vierling regarding this matter, and it was her understanding that it was a
community commission and it was up to the council whether they would
want to participate.
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• Councilmember Abrahamson stated that he was concerned that appointing
a councilmember to the committee could put the City in a difficult
situation, and the City should work out its issues with MnDOT before
signing on as an advocate of the crossing.
Councilmember McComber called to question.
Mayor Beaudet moved to amend that the representative from the council
be Councilmember Abrahamson. Motion failed per lack of a second.
Main motion carried 3 -2, Beaudet and Abrahamson opposed.
VIII. Adjournment
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to adjourn at 7:17 p.m.
Res r ectfully i e., Ap. o ed a • tent and Fo " I
Jennifer Pinsk David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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