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December 13, 2011
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one that was initially approved. He also requested that residents on
Oakgreen Place be included on any public hearing notices.
Amy Brown of 13898 56' Street North came forward and stated she did
not feel that the public hearing notices were worded clearly, that some
seniors were very active so there would still be high traffic in that area,
and questioned why the City Council could not stay with the current
approved plan.
Greg Hartman of 5479 Oakgreen Place North came forward and stated lie
was not opposed to the high density.
On the motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to send back to the Planning; Commission for review and Public
Hearing. Staff to send notice to those within 1,000 feet.
Motion to amend to have developer eliminate the third story on Phase II
and scale back total density to 275 -291 units. Carried 5 -0.
Main motion carried 5 -0.
D. Oak Park Heights — Oak Park Senior Living Phase II — Planned Unit
Development Amendment Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to send back to the Planning;
Commission for review and Public Hearing as with Phase I. Carried 5 -0.
VIL New Business:
A. Resolution Approving the 2012 Bu dd: Councilmember McComber,
seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved the budget without the utility
included. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
B. Resolution Approving the 2012 Tax Levy Councilmember McComber,
seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the levy not
including the utility.
Councilmember Abrahamson read a letter submitted by St. Croix Villas
Association. Abrahamson reported that a utility rebate for condo owners
could be done from the general find. Finance Director Caruso provided
an explanation of the proposed rebate program.
Steve Wahlquist, Summit Park Condo Association, questioned whether the
City could increase the minimum usage on the water billing tier to
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$60,000 for four -unit complexes. I-Ie stated he would be in favor of the
rebate program. .
Mayor Beaudet moved to amend to approve the Resolution with the
utilities. Motion failed per lack of a second.
Councilmember Runk reported that he spoke with small business owners
and they felt they were getting hit hard.
Mayor Beaudet reported that he would vote against the main motion
because he felt it was important to fund the renewal and replacement fund.
On main motion, roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -1, Beaudet opposed.
C. 58"' Street & Neal Ave — Signalization Controlling Unit: Councihnember
Swenson, seconded by Councihnember McComber, moved to approve the
authorization to buy the controller. Carried 5 -0.
D. St. Croix River Crossing — Proposed Utility Coordination Meetings
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to have the engineer attend the meeting on December 14 and report
back to the City Council.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
amend that the City Attorney Vierling send a letter to MnDOT that the
meetings were worksessions and that no action was being taken. Carried
5 -0.
Main motion carried 5 -0.
E. Consider RFP & Award for Playful Cities Moeiter Site Playground ound City
Administrator Johnson reported that two plans were received in response
to a request for proposals. Councilmember McComber reported that the
St. Croix Recreation plan was recommended by the Parks Commission.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to go with the recommended option. Carried 5 -0.
VIII. Adjournment
Adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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