HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2010 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010
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, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Long, Finance
Director Caruso, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: City Planner
Richards.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next
meeting of the Planning Commission was set for December 16, 2010 at
7:00 p.m. with a Public Hearing for Auto Zone and a discussion on the
Commission Bylaws on the Agenda.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next
• meeting was set for December 20 at 7:00 p.m. and there would be a
worksession on capital improvements for 2011.
C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2011 at 7:00
p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office.
D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that she
attended the National League of Cities Conference and there were a lot of
sessions geared toward small cities. She reported that they designated
June as Small Cities Month.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that James Odens of
14330 Upper 56 Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — November 23, 2010
C. Approve Resolution for Renewal of 2011 Liquor, Tobacco, and
• Amusement Licenses
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D. Set Date and Time for Board of Appeal and Equalization — April 12, 2011
6pm — 7pm
E. Approve Payment to Greeder - Mondor — Liftstation Work
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Truth -in- Taxation Hearing: Proposed 2011 Budget and Tax Levies —
Review and Discussion: Finance Director Caruso reviewed the proposed
2011 budget and tax levies. Mayor Beaudet opened the Public Hearing.
Syd Stephan of 5302 Stagecoach Trail and Jim Kremer of 5475 Oakgreen
Place North came forward and expressed their concerns with the budget.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 5 -0.
VI. Old Business:
A. City Hall Facility - HVAC /R Maintenance Program: Councilmember
Runk, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to award the
• HVAC/R maintenance contract to NAC Mechanical. Carried 4 -0 -1,
Swenson abstained. City Administrator Johnson reported that the contract
would take affect on January 1, 2011.
B. Review GHG and Energy Efficiency Studies: Rick Osa of Bonestroo
provided a presentation on the greenhouse gas emissions study and energy
efficiencies study.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to accept the reports from Bonestroo. Carried 5 -0.
VII. New Business:
A. Resolution Approving the 2011 Budget: Councilmember Swenson,
seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the Resolution for the
2011 budget as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
B. Resolution Approving the 2011 Tax Levy: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by
Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution for the 2011
tax levy as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
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• C. 2011 Water and Sewer Rate Study & Resolutions: Finance Director
Caruso reviewed the 2011 Water and Sewer Rate Study and provided her
recommendations.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Water Rate Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to approve the Sewer Rate Resolution. Roll call vote taken.
Carried 5 -0.
D. Schedule City Council / Department Head Retreat: Councilmember Runk
suggested that the Parks Commission and Planning Commission submit
something to the council for discussion at their retreat.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to ask
the Parks Commission and Planning Commission if they want to submit a
plan or attend the retreat meeting. Carried 5 -0.
E. Public Works Util. Position Appoint Councilmember(s) to Review
Committee: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamosn,
moved that Councilmember McComber be on hiring committee. Carried
• 4 -0 -1, Swenson abstained.
VIII. Adjournment:
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn
at 8:22 p.m.
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