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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2010 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. 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, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, Finance Director Holst, Police Chief DeRosier, and City Engineer Long. Absent City Planner Richards.. Mayor Beaudet added "NLC Business Meeting — Appoint Councilmember McComber as Voting Delegate" as Consent Agenda Item H; "City Hall Facility" as Old Business Item A.1.; "Award LED Lighting Project to Hunt Electrical — Consider Alternates and Funding" as Old Business Item D; and "City Hall Facility Open House" as Old Business Item E. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to pull Consent Agenda Item G. and add to Old Business Item E. Carried 5 -0. IP II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission was set for September 16 at 7:00 p.m. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission would be held on Monday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. and that a walkthrough was scheduled for September 18 at 9 a.m. beginning at Cover Park. C. Water Management Organi7stions/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization was scheduled for October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember Swenson questioned the whether the park benches at the bus stops in the City could be put in City parks. City Administrator Johnson reported that he corresponded with Metro Transit. They informed him that the benches were installed by US Bench. He stated that he spoke with US Bench, and they are amenable to putting the benches along the trails in the City and would move them for • the City. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 2 of 6 Councilmember McComber reported that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon recognition event was scheduled for September 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Farmington. Administrative Secretary Pinski reminded residents of the upcoming Fall Clean -up Day scheduled for September 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. III. Visitors/Public Comment: A. Jim Martin, District 56A Minnesota House Candidate, was present at the meeting and introduced himself to the council. B. Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Kenneth and Dianne May of 5510 O'Brien Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 24, 2010 C. Approve Purchase of Recycling Bins in the Amount of $1,971.11 from • D. Council Contingency Fund Accept Grant Receipt of Two In -Car Digital Video Systems E. Approve Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests F. Approve 2010 — 2011 Snow Plowing Agreement G. MOVED TO OLD BUSINESS ITEM E. H. NLC Business Meeting — Appoint Councilmember McComber as City Voting Delegate Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearings: A. Increase in On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Fees, On -Sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor License Fees, Off -Sale Non - Intoxicating Liquor License Fees, Wine License Fees, and Tobacco License Fees: Finance Director Holst reported that the fees had not been raised in three years. Holst recommended increasing the on -sale intoxicating liquor license fee from $2,910 to $3,160 per year, the on -sale non - intoxicating liquor license fee from $150 to $160 per year, the off -sale non - intoxicating liquor license fee from $50 to $55 per year, and the wine license fee from $600 to $650 per year. • City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 3 of 6 No public comments were made. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution increasing the fees as recommended. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VI. Old Business: Al. City Hall Facility: Randy Engel of Buetow and Associates, architect for the City Hall facility, reported that phase II of the project was near completion. He reported that a quote was received for lights at the flag pole. The quote was for two options: one light for $2,350 or two lights for $3,850. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to accept the change order to have one light for the flag pole installed not to exceed $2,400 by Linner Electric. Carried 5 -0. City Administrator Johnson reported that the energy audit rebate checks from Xcel Energy were received that day. • Engel reported that a price request was received to eliminate the concrete barriers at the southwest and north portions of the wood fence. He stated the barriers were originally specified to protect the fence but are not necessary. Eliminating the barriers would result in a $2,625 credit to the City. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept the credit. Carried 5 -0. Engel reported that specifications were made that the pattern in the vinyl wall covering in the council chambers was to match. He reported that the pattern does not match in some areas. He outlined options to remedy the problem. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to accept the wall covering as is. Carried 4 -1, McComber opposed. Engel reported that he spoke with the manufacturer regarding the sound from the ballasts in the council chambers. He stated that they agreed there could be a problem. Engel reported that they will be conducting field tests on September 29. He stated that he will work to correct the problem at no • cost to the City. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 4 of 6 Engel reported that the electrical engineer would be preparing a solution to the coloration problem on the camera images from lighting in the council chambers. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept the lighting as is for broadcasting. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk noted that the stop sign coming into the parking area from 57 Street was difficult to see in advance. He questioned whether a stop line could be painted or whether another sign could be placed on the left-hand side of the entrance. City Attorney Vierling stated the City would have to look into MNDOT standards. City Administrator Johnson reported that staff would look into options. Johnson also reported that Public Works Director Kegley ordered signage for the roundabout. Councilmember McComber suggested staff look into solar signage. A. Update — Light Fixtures at Oakgreen Avenue and STH 36: City Administrator Johnson reported that there would be no cost to install a full cut -off light fixture at Oakgreen Avenue and the South Frontage Road, but there would be a per -month fee just like any other light pole. He stated that Xcel Energy indicated that they did not have any record of the light pole at the southeast corner of 60 Street and Oakgreen Avenue. Johnson • stated staff would look into that further. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to have the light at Oakgreen Avenue and the South Frontage Road installed. Carried 5 -0. B. Discussion About Use of City Trails /Roadways for Golf Carts and Other Mobility Devices: City Administrator Johnson reported that LMCIT had a negative view on the issue, and Bonestroo indicated that golf carts should not damage trails, but trail aprons and sides may suffer damage over time. Councilmember Runk reported that the Director at Boutwells Landing stated that they were fine if the City did not approve this item because they were concerned about their own liability issues. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to postpone indefinitely. Carried 5 -0. C. Winter and Snow Emergency Parking Regulations: Councilmember Swenson stated the council should be cautious on changing the winter and snow emergency parking regulations and suggested that complaints be • dealt with on a one -on -one basis. City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 5 of 6 r e* Police Chief DeRosier reported that in the first part of November, reminders are placed on vehicles until the first snowfall. He stated that after the first snowfall, individual warnings are issued, and citations start mid- December. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to leave the parking enforcement ordinance as is. Carried 5 -0. D. Award LED Lighting Project to Hunt Electrical — Consider Alternates and Funding: City Administrator Johnson reviewed the bid for the base and alternates and recommended allocating necessary funds to do alternates 1 and 3. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve staff recommendations with funds coming from the undesignated budgeted projects fund. Carried 5 -0. E. City Hall Facility Open House /Set City Hall Facility Open House /Dedication Ceremony for October 9, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: City Administrator Johnson provided council with a memo on areas that could be available to the public during the Open House. • Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set the Open House as recommended with areas available as outlined in City Administrator Johnson's memo. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend that the only areas to be opened would be the administration area, the area open to the public now, the lunchroom, and the public works department. Failed 2 -3, Councilmembers Runk, McComber, and Swenson opposed. Main motion carried 3 -2, Councilmember Abrahamson and Mayor Beaudet opposed. VII. New Business: A. Adopt Resolution Approving 2011 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Levies: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve Resolution 10- 09 -27. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. B. Schedule Public Comment/Hearing Meeting for Truth in Taxation: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, 1 City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 6 of 6 moved to set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0. C. The Partnership Plan — 5K Run/Race: City Administrator Johnson reported that The Partnership Plan requested the City waive the $500 impact fee because they are a non - profit. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the agreement and waive the $500 impact fee. Carried 5 -0. D. Consider Request for NO PARKING Zone Along Norwich Parkway at Boutwells Landing's Southern Entrance: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to direct staff to draft a Resolution to approve the no parking zone, but the City will not paint curbs. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. E. Approve Resolutions Relating to Local Government Unit Authority Delegation of Wetland Conservation Act: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved the first Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved the second Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Ad journment: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. Respect sub 'tted, A A • roved a . ' ontent . ' s - orm, (17 fi Jennifer P ki a u.et Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor •