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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-07 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr and McComber. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vivian, City Planner Richards, Public Works Director Ozzello, Police Chief Swanson, Deputy Police Chief DeRosier and Finance Director Holst. Absent: Councilmember Swenson and City Engineer Postler. Mayor Beaudet added "Approve 8 t " payment request to Burschville Constructin, Inc. for Novak Ave. N. and Norwich Ave. N. Utility and Street Improvements" to Consent Agenda as Item E and "Approve 3rd Payment Request to Tower Asphalt, Inc. for the 2007 Trail & Parking Lot Improvements" to Consent Agenda as Item F. Mayor Beaudet removed New Business Item B from the Agenda. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: • A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting of the Planning Commission was August 9, 2007. At that meeting they had two public hearings: one on Nova Scotia Avenue and one on Bremer Bank. He reported that the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting is September 13, 2007. Prior to that meeting on that date there will be a Comprehensive Plan Meeting to discuss the Transportation Plan. Mayor Beaudet reminded residents that there is an ordinance that your trash container be placed in an appropriate location that is not visible to the street. Councilmember McComber asked staff to place a reminder in the fall newsletter. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks Commission's last meeting was August 6, 2007. She reported that at that meeting they discussed the rental agreement for the Autumn Hills Park Shelter and the playground equipment at Swager Park. Councilmember McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission is August 20, 2007. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the last meeting • of the Cable Commission was July 25, 2007. He stated that they discussed City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 Page 2 of 4 • the issue of employment. He reported that two positions were advertised and that the commission expects make a hiring decision soon. He reported that one of the positions will be for Bayport and Stillwater meetings and the other position will be Oak Park Heights meetings and other work that comes up at the access center. Councilmember Doerr reported that the next Cable Commission meeting will be September 19, 2007. D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix WMO's next meeting is September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. At that meeting they will be reviewing the water permit process. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet provided a recap on Party in the Park and thanked the local businesses for their donations. City Administrator Johnson reported that the Autumn Hills Park Shelter is open and available for rental. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Britt and Karen • Erickson of 5625 Oldfield Ave N. were selected as the recycling award winner. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — July 24, 2007 C. Approve HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. Auditing Services for December 31, 2007 D. Approve Treasurer's Report E. Approve 8 th payment request to Burschville Constructin, Inc. for Novak Ave. N. and Norwich Ave. N. Utility and Street Improvements F. Approve 3` Payment Request to Tower Asphalt, Inc. for the 2007 Trail & Parking Lot Improvements Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: • None City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 Page 3 of 4 VII. New Business: A. Safe & Sober Grant: Police Chief Swanson reported that the City of Oak Park Heights Police Department got together with Washington County and other entities to apply for a $100,000 Safe & Sober grant. He reported that the grant was approved and that the City of Oak Park Heights' portion is $8,000.00. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. C. Public Works Director Ozzello presented the councilmembers with photos illustrating certain road conditions within the City. He stated that some areas have been in bad condition for quite a while and that the repair of those areas has been delayed for some time. He stated that the major concern is the area north of Highway 36. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to authorize staff to advertise for bids for repair on the northeast side of the City and the alley. Carried 4 -0. • Public Works Director Ozzello reported that he will publish for bids in the paper by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15 in order for the publication to be in Thursdays paper. Mayor Beaudet questioned whether the bids would be back for the August 28, 2007 City Council meeting. City Administrator Johnson stated he was concerned that the contractor would not be able to get the second phase of the repairs completed. He questioned whether they could be written up as separate bids for the first phase and the second phase of the repairs. Public Works Director Ozzello stated he will write up the request that way. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend that staff request more information regarding the cost of asphalt versus concrete for the streets. Councilmember Abrahamson asked that staff bring the 2005 memo from the City Engineer back to the council for review. Carried 4 -0. City Administrator Johnson stated that if it is the position of the city council to reconstruct the streets, that the project be slated for 2008. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved . to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Carried 4 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 Page 4 of 4 i Respectfully submitted, Wa o o ent and Fo , Jennifer Thoen e Admini strative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor