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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-2010 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 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, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Eid, Finance Director Holst, Public Works Director Kegley, Police Chief DeRosier, City Engineer Long, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. Mayor Beaudet added "Resolution in Support of Stillwater Motors — Cadillac Site" as New Business Item H; "Comcast Update" under the Public Hearings section of the Agenda; and "Approve Change Order No. 6" to Old Business Item A. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. II. Report from City Attorney Regarding Closed Session Held on May 25, 2010: City Attorney Eid reported that a closed session was held on May 25, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.d to discuss possible real estate acquisition. She stated formal action was taken to make an offer to purchase 6180 • Osgood Avenue North in the City of Oak Park Heights. III. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting of the Planning Commission was on June 10. He reported the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing for Aldi at that meeting and recommended approval. Richard reported the next meeting of the Planning Commission was set for July 15 and there would likely be a Public Hearing for White Castle. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks Commission last met on June 21. She stated there was a presentation regarding a possible dog park in the City, and there was discussion about basketball hoops on the pleasure rink at Brekke Park. McComber reported the next meeting of the Parks Commission was set for July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Councilmember Runk reported that the band concert at Autumn Hills Park was cancelled due to inclement weather. He stated the band director at Stillwater Area High School was to communicate with Park Programming Coordinator Zeuli to reschedule that event. • City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 2 of 6 • C. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization was scheduled for July 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Communities plan was submitted for recognition. IV. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Bobbie Boettcher of 14823 Upper 55 Street North and Terry and Susan Fredrickson of 5640 Newell Circle North were chosen as the recycling award winners for the month of June. V. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — May 25, 2010 C. Approve Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Warren Wasescha as Oak Park Heights Planning Commissioner 2004 -2010 • D. Planning Commissioner Appointment: Chuck Dougherty E. Approve and Appoint 2010 Election Judges F. Jorgenson Construction Inc. 12 Payment for New City Hall Project G. Approve License for Sale /Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Wal -Mart Parking Lot for Chris Ulmer, TNT Fireworks H. Miller Excavating, Inc. 1 Payment for 2010 Storm Sewer Improvements Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VI. Public Hearings: Comcast Update: Kathi Donnelly -Cohen of Comcast provided a presentation on the Comcast digital transition. She reported that it will not be long before Basic 1 subscribers will receive a digital signal. VII. Old Business: A. City Hall Facility — Approve Change Order No. 6: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve Change Order No. 6. Carried 5 -0. • VIII. New Business: City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 3 of 6 • A. Schedule Budget Workshops: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set the budget workshops for August 10, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and August 24, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved a 2.8 percent inflationary increase for expenditures and a continuation of the current capital outlays for 2011, and that councilmembers are to propose capital project expenditures for 2011 and beyond to the Finance Director by July 15. Carried 5 -0. B. Approve Chief of Police Attendance at Staff and Command School: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to authorize the Police Chief to attend the school based on his request. Carried 5 -0. C. Alcohol Compliance Failure — Oak Park Wine & Spirits: Police Chief DeRosier reported that his department conducted alcohol compliance checks on May 14. He reported one failure: Oak Park Wine & Spirits. DeRosier recommended a $500 sanction and to set a hearing to show cause. • Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to require Oak Park Wine & Spirits to attend a hearing to show cause or pay the $500 sanction per the Police Chief's recommendation. Carried 5- 0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to set the hearing to show cause for August 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0. D. Discussion About the use of City Trails /Roadways for Golf Carts and other Mobility Devices: Councilmember Runk reported that he was approached by a resident of Boutwells Landing on the possibility of allowing golf carts on the trails and roadways. Police Chief DeRosier reported that the City does have the ability to allow those types of vehicles on the roads. He recommended that he prepare a proposal on the issues related to that item for council. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to allow staff to review that item and provide a report back to the council at their August 24, 2010, meeting. Carried 5 -0. 1111 City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 4 of 6 • E. Aldi, Inc. — Preliminary & Final Plat, Design Guidelines Review and Variance Request: City Planner Richards reviewed his planning report. He stated that the Planning Commission requested a seating area in front of the building, and that he requested the project engineer address that. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved approval of the Resolution. Andy Brandel, consulting engineer for Aldi, provided samples of the building materials. He reported that they were concerned about installing a seating area in front of the building because of safety and congestion issues. He stated they were not opposed to seating, but wanted to be sure it was put in the appropriate space. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to amend that the language, "subject to review and approval by City staff," be added to condition 14 of the Resolution. Carried 5 -0. Ryan Stemmons, director of real estate for Aldi, reported on the operation hours for the store. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to • amend that applicant give up the unused 115 feet of signage space as part of the variance approval. Carried 4 -1, Councilmember Runk opposed. On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. F. 2010 Seal Coat Project: Public Works Director Kegley requested approval to enter into contracts for seal coating and crack sealing and painting. He reported the estimated total cost for the project would be $130,615 funded by the seal coat fund in budgeted projects. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Public Works Director's recommendation. Councilmember Swenson reported that there was a serious problem with the streetlights at 58 Street and Neal Avenue. Public Works Director Kegley reported he would look into it. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend to send an invoice to Stillwater Township for the little area west of Krueger Lane that is in their community. Carried 5 -0. Main motion carried 5 -0. • City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 5 of 6 • Councilmember McComber requested that if the intersection of Oakgreen Avenue and 60 Street could not be incorporated into the contracts, that the City send a letter to the Commissioner of Transportation. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct staff to send a letter with photos to the Commissioner of Transportation on the section of Oakgreen Avenue that ownership is disputed expressing disappointment that the road was not adequately repaired and requesting a timely response. Carried 5 -0. G. Discuss Possible Ordinance Related to "Social Hosting:" Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize staff to go through with information- seeking and come back to the council with a recommendation for a social hosting ordinance that could be adopted by the City. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet stated staff could bring this back at the August 24, 2010, City Council meeting. H. Resolution in Support of Stillwater Motors — Cadillac Site: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to create a resolution in support of Stillwater Motors being a Cadillac dealership. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. • IX. Closed Session: City Attorney Eid reported that pursuant to open meeting laws, the City Council would adjourn into a closed meeting under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.d.05 for the performance review and Minnesota Statutes Section 13.d.03 for labor negotiation discussions. She reported that the meeting would be recorded, and that the recording would be kept for a period of two years. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to recess the regular meeting and go into closed session. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to close the closed meeting. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to reconvene open session. Carried 5 -0. A. Annual Performance Review — City Administrator: Mayor Beaudet reported that the City Council was happy with City Administrator Johnson's work product and were looking forward to a long relationship with him. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to allow the City Attorney to enter into discussion with the City • Administrator on extension of his contract. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 6 of 6 • B. Labor Negotiations and Contracts: Mayor Beaudet reported that an update was received and no action was taken. X. Adjournment: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Respectfu ub • -d, Approved to Content an. 'orm, lei - trio, 041 I 41 4 1 !/ Jennifer Pinski ► avi.:eat det Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor