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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-2010 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Long, and Public Works Director Kegley. Absent: City Planner Richards. Mayor Beaudet added "Reconsideration of Dedication Plaque Text for New City Hall" as Old Business Item C. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planning Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next meeting was set for May 13 at 7:00 p.m., and the commission would be discussing the design guidelines. • B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the next Parks Commission meeting was set for May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall with a park walkthrough prior to the meeting commencing at Autumn Hills Park at 5:30 p.m. 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 May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. D. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that she provided the Metro Cities Annual Report to City Administrator Johnson for the council to view. McComber also reported that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community meeting was scheduled for May 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bayport American Legion. Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that there were 300 loads brought in at the Spring Clean-up versus 277 last fall and 432 last spring. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Patrick Donahue • of 14335 55 Street North was chosen as the recycling award winner. City Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 2 of 4 • IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — April 13, 2010 C. Approve Gambling Premises Permit Application by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #323 D. Approve Gambling Premises Permit Application by the Stillwater Eagles #94 at Carbone's Pizzeria and Pub E. Approval to Provide Officers for Assistance to SWPD F. Approve license for Sale /Storage of Consumer Fireworks at Menard's Store #3129. G. Jorgenson Construction Inc. 10 Payment for New City Hall Project H. Approve Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the Multi- Jurisdictional Partnership for Becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community 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: Randy Engel of Buetow and Associates, the architect on the City Hall project, provided a status update on the project. He reported that phase I ends when the punch list is complete, and phase II begins with asbestos abatement and demolition of the existing building. He reported the project was approximately 82 percent complete as of that date. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve PR 45 and PR 46. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to authorize expenditure for wood trim on the window sills. Carried 4 -1, Abrahamson opposed. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve PR 48 and direct staff to write a letter to the County offering to buy one of their racks at a price to be negotiated up to $1,200, but would need to know if they accept the offer by that Friday. Carried 5 -0. • B. Nolde Development — NW Corner of Oakgreen Ave. and 58 Street, Approval of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and Tax Increment City Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 3 of 4 10 Development Agreement: Jenny Bolton of Kennedy and Graven reported that two Resolutions were provided to the council: one for bond approval and one for the TIF development agreement. She reported that the City has no obligation and no money would flow through the City. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of the multifamily housing revenue bonds. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution approving tax increment development agreement. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the tax increment development by and between the City and Oakgreen Commons, LLC. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. C. Reconsideration of Dedication Plaque Text for New City Hall: Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved for reconsideration of the decision on this matter. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Abrahamson stated that he requested reconsideration because the mayor had no input on the decision, and it came to his attention that the Mayor was willing to donate the plaque. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Mayor's proposal for the text of the plaque. Carried 5 -0. VII. New Business: A. Set Date, Time, and Location for 2010 Party in the Park: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to set Party in the Park at Brekke Park on Tuesday, August 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Carried 5 -0. B. NLC — Prescription Discount Card Program: Councilmember McComber reported that she learned about this program at the National League of Cities Conference. She stated there would be no costs to the City and would be beneficial to the residents. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct the City Administrator to look into what the program • entails. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 4 of 4 S C. Authorize the Creation of a Public Works Temporary Seasonal Utility Position: Public Works Director Kegley requested a temporary seasonal full -time employee for roughly a six -month period. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the hire and process according to Public Works Director Kegley's recommendation. Carried 4 -0 -1, Swenson abstained. VIII. Adjournment: Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, A. � as • Content d Fo , • cal - •_•'fer Pins Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor •