HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-07 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
6:00 PM TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007
• SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Approval of Agenda:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present:
Councilmembers Doerr, Abrahamson, Swenson and McComber. Staff Present:
Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling and City Engineer Postler.
Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor Beaudet added "Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of a Donation
from Andersen Corporation and Directing the Funds be Utilized for the Party in
the Park" to Consent Agenda as Item J; "Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt
of a Gift Certificate from Stillwater Bowl and Directing the Gift Certificate be
Raffled off at the Party in the Park" to Consent Agenda as Item K; and "Approve
Bills and Investments" to Consent Agenda as Item L. Beaudet moved Consent
Agenda Item A. to New Business Item A.
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Adjourn to Worksession — STH 36 Frontage Roads
• Mayor Beaudet announced that at this point in the meeting the council would be
adjourning to a worksession. Present for the worksession were: Mayor Beaudet,
Councilmember McComber, Councilmember Swenson, Councilmember
Abrahamson, Councilmember Doerr, City Attorney Vierling, City Administrator
Johnson, City Engineer Postler, Senator Kathy Saltzman, County Engineer Don
Tyson, County Commissioner Gary Kriesel, MNDOT East Area Manager Nick
Thompson, Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki, Representative Julie Bunn, and
MNDOT East Metro Maintenance Engineer Beverly Farraher.
III. Reconvene from Worksession
IV. Consent Agenda:
B. Authorize Initiation of Well Rehabilitation Preliminary Report and
Development of Plans and Specifications
C. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of a Donation from Jerry's Auto
Detail, Inc. and Directing Funds be Utilized for the Party in the Park
D. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Gift Certificates from
Domino's Pizza and Directing the Gift Certificates be Raffled off at the
Party in the Park
E. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Gift Certificates from
• Discount Tire Co. and Directing the Gift Certificates be Raffled off at the
Party in the Park
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F. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Two Camp Chairs and Two
Fleece Blankets from Lake Elmo Bank and Directing the Items be Raffled
off at the Party in the Park
G. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Two Gift Certificates from
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe and Directing the Gift Certificates be Raffled off
at the Party in the Park
H. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of a Donation from Xcel Energy
and Directing Funds be Utilized for the Party in the Park
I. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of Gift Certificates from Joseph's
Restaurant and Directing the Gift Certificates be Raffled off at the Party in
the Park
J. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of a Donation from Andersen
Corporation and Directing the Funds be Utilized for the Party in the Park
K. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Receipt of a Gift Certificate from
Stillwater Bowl and Directing the Gift Certificate be Raffled off at the
Party in the Park
L. Approve Bills and Investments
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Old Business:
A. STH 36 Frontage Roads — Possible Action from Worksession:
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to direct the City Administrator to work with the Stillwater City
Administrator, the City Engineer, the County Engineer, the County
Administrator, and MNDOT to explore possibilities, timelines, and
processes, and come up with cost estimates for maintenance. Carried 5 -0.
B. Washington County Government Center — 2025 Campus Extension: City
Administrator Johnson reported that a Resolution has been drafted for
council consideration to cover utility issues and to provide a timeline for
the County without having to come back to the City Council.
City Engineer Postler explained three options that its offices considered
for the project. He reported that Option 3, which is outlined in a memo
from his firm, is the best option from an engineering perspective.
City Engineer Postler reported that an element that needs to be discussed
is that the street would need to be restored in that area full- width.
Following the previous street reconstruction report, the road would be
increased in width from 24 feet to 28 feet. McComber questioned the
proximity of the houses on the north side of 62 Street to the road. City
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Engineer Poster reported that the width would be increased two feet on
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each side of the street. Mayor Beaudet stated he would like to maintain
the existing street width. McComber stated that a narrower street tends to
slow traffic down.
Mayor Beaduet questioned who currently owns the pipe. City Engineer
Postler reported that he was not able to find any records on ownership. He
stated that the intent was that after it was reconstructed, it would be City
owned and maintained, and the County would have to convey easements.
Don Tyson, Washington County Engineer, came forward and reported that
the County would be willing to take jurisdiction of the pipe.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Resolution and approve Option 3 recommended by the City
Engineer with amendment that Washington County will take jurisdiction
of the pipe. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0, Doerr abstained.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved that cross -
easements be revised to note the ownership and that the City is not
responsible for reconstructing the street should it need repair. Carried 4 -0,
Doerr abstained.
• Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to keep street width at standard width as it is now. Carried 4 -0,
Doerr abstained.
Mayor Beaudet stated that he would like the City to get the recycling fee
back. He questioned whether this should be included in the agreement.
Councilmember Swenson stated that he would also like the recycling fee
back but that it should not be a part of the agreement. Councilmember
Doerr stated that he also feels it should not be a part of the agreement.
Mayor Beaudet reported that Oak Park Heights' residents using Stillwater
water are charged a higher rate than Stillwater residents. He stated that
Stillwater residents that use Oak Park Heights' water are not charged a
higher rate. Mayor Beaudet moved to direct that Washington County
provide services to Oak Park Heights' residents consistent with all other
cities in the County. Motion failed per lack of a second.
City Administrator Johnson stated that the County has prepared a rough
trail proposal. He stated the council may want to consider having some
consideration on how that trail is developed, where it is developed, and
when it is developed. Councilmember McComber stated that the
. appropriate time to discuss the issue would be when the comprehensive
trail plan is updated.
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Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved that the County match sidewalks for continuity if the City
constructs sidewalks that abut the County's property. Carried 4 -0, Doerr
abstained.
Commissioner Gary Kriesel of Washington County came forward and
stated that the County is including connections to the City of Oak Park
Heights in their planning process.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct
the City Engineer and City Administrator to discuss with the County a
request for an addendum on the project to put a catch basin on 62 Street
near Beach Road, and that they work together to obtain a budgeted
number for the cost. Carried 4 -0, Doerr abstained.
C. Autumn Hills Park Shelter — Finalization: City Attorney Vierling
announced that at this point in the meeting, they would recess to a closed
session to discuss items of pending litigation.
City Attorney Vierling proposed a motion to direct and authorize the City
Administrator to bring the Autumn Hills Park Shelter project to close
subject to the resolution of the outstanding issues in dispute, and subject to
the City Attorney's and the City Administrator's comments.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to approve the proposed motion. Carried 5 -0.
VI. New Business:
A. Authorize Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line in 62 Street: Councilmember
McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
authorize repair of sewer line with patch and gravel, and direct staff to
work with Washington County on street repair. Carried 5 -0.
VII. Adjournment:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfull submitted, DI as to C ntent and Fo ,
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Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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