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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-13 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK FIEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to order/ Ple of Alle g iance/Approval of A in was enda: The meet* called to order at 7:00 p.m. b Ma Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Cit Attorne Vierlin Cit En Postler, and Cit Planner Richards, Absent.- None, Ma Beaudet added "State Storm Sewer Lobb as item C under Old Business. C ouncilmember McComber, seconded b Doerr, moved to approve the A as amended. Carried 5 — 0. III Department/Council Liaison Reports: A. lannin omm Cit Planner Richards reported that the Plannin Commission held a public hearin for the Oak Villa General Plan at the Januar 8 meetin and has recommended Council approval. The next meetin will be held Februar 12, 2004. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abraharnson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on Januar 26, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that Dave N of Comcast will attend the Januar 27 Council meetin to discuss new technolo D. Water Manage nent Organizations/ Middle St, Croix: Ma Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet at 7:00 p.m. Januar 15 at the Soil and Water Conservation District office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: ' Councilmember McComber reported that the Stakeholders g roup will meet on Januar 27, 9:00 a.m. at the Stillwater Cit Hall. Ma Beaudet reported that a report on the Coalition of Utilit Cities meetin provided at the next Council meetin %-p Ill. Visitors/Public Comment: Visitors: David Benson, 5668 Novak Avenue North, read a statement concernin the proposed Oak Villa South development. Mr. Benson re that the C1 Nouncil Meeting Minutes January 13, 2004 Page 2 of 6 City purchase the 150 foot strip of land to act as a buffer for the River Hills neighborhood. Mauritz Anderson, 13902 56 Street North, asked the Council to address traffic concerns when considering the proposed Oakgreen village South development. Amy Brown, 13898 56 Street North, stated that the 0 akgre en village South area is surrounded by trails and should be kept as a green area. Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson ann ounced that Sherri and Larry Cabel of 5880 Dxboro Avenue Forth were selected to receive the recycling award. 1v, Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — December 30, 2003 C. Approve Resolution Designating 2004 Checking and Bank Depositories D. .Approve Resolutions Designating the Courier News and the Stillwater Gazette as the City of Oak Park Heights Official Newspapers B. Approve Resolution Appointing Professional Consultants for 2004 F. Approve Investment Policy G. Approve Years of Service Recommendation H. Approve McKean Square Utility & Street Improvements Payment Request #6 from Burschville Construction Inc. I. Approve 60th Street N. Sanitary Sewer Force Main Extension Final Payment Request from Burschville Construction Inc. J. Approve VFW Post 323 Lawful Gambling License Renewal Application K. Approve Boulevard 'Tree Removal Councilmernber Swenson, seconded by McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus items B and D. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmernber McComber, moved to approve the December 30, 2003 City Council meeting minutes. Carried 4 --- 0 —1, Swenson abstained. City Administrator Johnson stated that the Resolution designating official newspapers should be amended to state that the Courier News is the official newspaper for publication of only non -time sensitive items. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmernber Doerr, moved to adopt the Resolution as amended. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.