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Home My WebLink About1995-08-28 CC Minutes Excerpt Re Blvd. Tree Removal • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1995 Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor O'Neal. Present: Councilmembers Kern, Robert, Schaaf, and Swenson. Staff Present: City Administrator Robertson, Police Chief Swanson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Anderlik, and City Planner Richards. 1 Visitor Comments, Questions, or Concerns: 'Removal of Boulevard Tree - 14201 57th St., N. - Jim Slavic - Councilmember Kern, seconded by Robert, moved to remove the tree from Mr. Slavic's property as recommended by City Arborist, Ken Kaiser. Carried 5 -0. Request For Conditional Use Permit - Ray Bellargeon - Mr. Bellargeon noted that he had received a cease business operations letter from the City Building Inspector due to lack of a conditional use permit (CUP). Mayor O'Neal said that his business required a CUP because it consisted of outdoor sales and storage. Councilmember Kern, seconded by Swenson, moved to set a public hearing for Mr. Bellargeon's proposed conditional use permit on September 25, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Kern, seconded by Swenson, moved to instruct Mr. Bellargeon to cease and desist in the operation of his business by midnight, Tuesday, September 5, 1995. Carried 5 -0. Doug Wilson - Water in Basement - Mr. Wilson expressed concern about the drainage swale in his yard and the potential liability caused by standing water. Mayor O'Neal directed Mr. Wilson to put his request in writing to the City Council with specifics of what he wanted the Council to do. Department Reports: Police Department - Chief Swanson requested Council approval of the sale of the old Blazer and the purchase of a new Blazer. Councilmember Kern, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the request. Carried 5 -0. Budget Transfers for purchase of Blazer - Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the necessary budget transfers. Carried 5 -0. Mobile Radar Unit: Chief Swanson noted that the Police Department hoped to have the mobile radar unit by Thursday and that it would be put out on Osgood Avenue for approximately a week.