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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2010 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Swenson, and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Long, City Planner Richards, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: None Mayor Beaudet added "Acceptance of Donation to Police Department" as Consent Agenda Item F and "Access Agreement to BCA Criminal Data Communications Network" as New Business Item E. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, 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 November 18, and the commission discussed the Oakgreen Commons request and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant. He noted both items were on the City • Council Agenda for that evening. Richards reported that the next meeting was set for December 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting was set for December 20 at 7:00 p.m. and that the November worksession was postponed to December. C. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting was scheduled for December 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember Swenson reported that Santa would be coming to the area at approximately 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 27. He requested that residents contact City Hall if they would be unable to go out and wanted a personal visit from Santa on that date. City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council held a closed worksession prior to that evening's meeting to review two matters of • City Council Meeting Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 2 of 4 litigation. He reported that the cases were reviewed and the City Council provided direction. Vierling stated that no further action was taken. Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Communities group was set for December 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oak Park Heights City Hall. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Chris Short of 6218 Peabody Avenue North was chosen as the recycling award winner. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — November 9, 2010 C. Approve Tobacco License for Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica 4549 D. Approve Fiscal Year 2010 Budgets for Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Commission and Valley Access Channels E. Recommend Appointment of Councilmember Mark Swenson to the Washington County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (PHEPAC) 10 F. Acceptance of Donation to Police Department Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: A. City Hall Facility: Nothing to report. VII. New Business: A. Appoint Mr. Court Melin to City Park Commission: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approint Court Melin to the Parks Commission. Carried 5 -0. B. EECBG — City Council Review of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Changes and Proposed Ordinance Language: City Planner Richards reviewed the Comprehensive Plan updates and Ordinance and made recommendations for amendments. 1111 City Council Meeting Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved • to approve the Resolution for the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Ordinance amendments. Carried 5 -0. C. Oakgreen Commons — Planned Unit Development — Patio Area: City Planner Richards reported that Tim Nolde had made an application for a PUD for a change of use as it relates to a patio area at the northeast corner of the Oakgreen Commons building. Richards reviewed his planning memo that was included in the packet for that evening's meeting. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. D. Wellhead Protection: Accept Grant & 2012 Plan Update: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept the grant and enter into an agreement with the Department of Health. Carried 5 -0. City Engineer Long provided a report on the history of the wellhead protection plan requirement. Mayor Beaudet reported that the City Council would be approving the City Budget at its December 14, 2010 City Council meeting and could discuss the budget for the plan update at that meeting. E. Access Agreement to BCA Criminal Data Communications Network: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Closed Session: A. Labor Negotiations: City Attorney Vierling reported that the City Council would go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.d. and that the closed session would be tape recorded as required. The City Council went into closed session at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m. City Attorney Vierling reported that the council received updates on union negotiations, and the council provided direction to continue negotiations. No motions were taken. • City Council Meeting Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 4 of 4 IX. Adjournment: Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn ourn J at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully sti1 fitted .. on nt and Fo rk ‘,/ • - er Pins David Beaudet Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor • •