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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-07 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Planner Richards and City Engineer Erickson. Absent: None. Mayor Beaudet added "Set Worksession to Discuss New Building" to Old Business as Item D and "Oakgreen Village — Nova Scotia Villas — Design Modifications to 31 Town -home Units" to New Business as Item E. Mayor Beaudet removed Closed Session Item A from Agenda. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -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 Planning Commission had not planned to meet on September 13, 2007, but that there will be a Comprehensive Plan meeting on that date. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the Parks Commission's last meeting was August 18, 2007. She reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission is September 17, 2007. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting of the Cable Commission is September 18, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Access Center. He stated that they have hired two new temporary employees. Councilmember Doerr reported that the first meeting for the task force started by the League of Minnesota Cities is Thursday, August 30. 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. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: None • III. Visitors/Public Comment: r � � City Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2007 Page 2 of 6 Recvclin2 Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Earnest Beaudet of 6432 Lookout Trail N. was selected as the recycling award winner. IV. Consent Atienda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — August 14, 2007 C. Award Bid to St. Croix Tree Service D. Approve Autumn Hills Park Shelter Settlement Agreement E. Accept Final Report from Buetow & Associates — City Hall Space Needs and Facility Use Study Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. V. Public Hearinis: None VI. Presentation • Jennifer Severson, Executive Director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce provided information on the proposed Convention and Visitors Bureau and the proposed lodging tax to pay for the project. VII. Old Business: A. Jerden LLC — Reauest for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Sign Variance. Subdivision Replattin2, Vacation of Existing Utilitv and Drainage Easements and Site Plan/Desien Guideline Review — To Allow the Development of Automobile Dealership Corner of 58 Street and Memorial Ave.: City Planner Richards reviewed his August 24, 2007 memo regarding zoning, easements, access, and the final plat. He stated that these issues previously came before the City Council at its meeting on July 24, 2007. City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission recommended the zoning be changed to B -2 for that area. He also stated that it has been brought up that some amendments could be made to the B- 3 zoning to address some of the concerns of the Denny Hecker group on marketing their property. • City Planner Richards stated that there are some easements that would need to be vacated on the old plat and that would have to be done by City Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2007 Page 3 of 6 • public hearing. He stated that the applicant has not yet submitted a final plat. That would also need to be processed by final hearing. City Planner Richards reported that the Denny Hecker group has revised their access plan which is acceptable to the City Engineer. He stated that trails have been proposed along 58 Street and Memorial Avenue which was reflected in the Resolution before the council. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend number 11 of the Resolution to designate how many parking spaces are for sales and how many are for other parking. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet questioned whether Morning Dove should remain as a public street. Kevin LaCosse, a representative of Denny Hecker, stated that it is their position that it should be a public street. City Planner Richards stated that once the area is developed, Morning Dove will be straightened out and the utilities will need to be straightened out. Regarding the issue of rezoning the area, City Planner Richards questioned the city council on what would they allow in the area. Councilmember Swenson stated that he would not like to see auto repair • type shops. He stated that he feels the market will dictate what businesses come to the area. Councilmember McComber stated that she would like to see more variety in the area. She stated that she does not want to see an auto mall. City Planner Richards stated that B -3 does allow for multi - tenant auto service centers as a conditional use which could include freestanding auto repair centers and oil change facilities. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to amend the Resolution to postpone the rezoning issue to the October meeting agenda with the provision that the applicant submit a letter extending the deadline, and that section should be removed from the Resolution as drafted. Carried 5 -0. The City Council approved the Resolution with amendments at the July 24, 2007 City Council meeting. City Administrator Johnson stated that the Resolution before the council on this date includes the amendments made at the July 24, 2007 City Council meeting. On the amended Resolution and including the amendments made on this date, roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to request staff schedule the final plat for the September Planning . Commission meeting and the vacation issue for the City Council's second meeting in September. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2007 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to include sewer capacity and related issues in the area and the rezoning issue in the agenda for the September 12, 2007 worksession. Carried 5 -0. B. Street Improvements North of Hi2hwav 36, Brekke Park Parking Lot, Valley View Entry and Parking Lot and Alleyway — Review and Award Bid: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that one bid was received for the street improvement project. He stated the bidder outlined the areas into a base area and some alternate areas. He stated that the repairs would need to be completed prior to the snow plow season. He reported that the repairs proposed by the contractor would be a temporary fix that will hold out until 2008. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to allow up to $57,500 for patching base areas, alternate 1, and alternate 2. Alternate 1 would only go forward if an agreement could be reached with Stillwater. Carried 5 -0. C. Water Tower #I Update — Construction Commencement: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that because of the water tower rehabilitation project, the east entrance to the City Hall parking lot would need to be closed. He reported that barricades will be placed at the entrance on September 4. Councilmember Abrahamson suggested that signs be placed at 56 and 57 Street warning motorists that the road will be closed ahead. Public Works Director Ozzello reported that a sign will be placed at the entrance informing motorists that it will be closed beginning September 4. D. Set Worksession to Discuss New Building: Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to set worksession for September 12, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Carried 5 -0. VIII. New Business: A. Bremer Bank — Planned Unit Development; General Plan Review; Site Plan Review and Variances for Siiina2e w/ Drive Thru — Corner of 60 Street and Nova Scotia Ave: City Planner Richards reviewed his memo regarding the application by Bremer Bank. He reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial of Bremer Bank's request for a freestanding monument sign because of the limitation in the sign ordinance. Councilmember Swenson stated that the parking lot access is not wide enough to get large trucks in, such as emergency vehicles. He suggested the plan be modified. Eric Ryners, the architect for the Bremer Bank project, came forward and stated that they have widened the one way entry to 22 feet. He requested the truck dimensions of the fire truck so that they City Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2007 Page 5 of 6 can complete a radius study. Councilmember Swenson stated he will submit the dimensions to the City Administrator the next day. Mayor Beaudet stated that the City Engineer can review the issue. Eric Ryners stated that the Planning Commission recommended a sidewalk from the east side to the front door. He reported that the grade is too steep on the east to put a sidewalk in. He stated they would need to put four steps in, which could create a liability. He stated that they would be able to put a pedestrian connection on the north side of the site that would be level. Councilmember Abrahamson suggested a pedestrian connection on the northeast corner of the site. The architect stated there may be grade problem there as well. Mayor Beaudet stated that the City Engineer can review sidewalk proposal and elevation issues for the north side of the property. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution with the conditions set forth. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. B. Approve Resolution Authorizinp- the Installation of Parkiniz Restrictions on Oxboro Ave N.: Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Councilmember Swenson requested that staff send a letter to Washington County asking for common courtesy on not parking in the 6060 Oxboro and 6120 Oxboro apartment complex parking lots. C. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Installation of an All -Wav Stop at the Intersection of 62 Street N. and Oxboro Ave. N.: City Administrator Johnson reported that he has not seen an agreement from the City of Stillwater. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to provide leeway to staff on the Resolution and working with Stillwater regarding the westbound and southbound intersections. Carried 5 -0. D. Autumn Hills Park Shelter — Ribbon Cuttinv- / Dedication Event: Mayor Beaudet provided the councilmembers with proposed wording for a dedication plaque. Councilmember Abrahamson thanked Mayor Beaudet for his offer to donate the plaque for the dedication event. Councilmember Abrahamson suggested that Parks Commissioners' names be added to the plaque. Councilmember Swenson suggested that only the current mayor and councilmember names be included on the plaque. Because there have been numerous Parks Commissioners since the project City Council Meeting Minutes August 28, 2007 Page 6 of 6 originated, Mayor Beaudet suggested that the names of the Parks Commissioners since 2000 be included on the plaque. Discussion ensued about a possible date for the ribbon cutting and dedication. Councilmembers agreed that the dedication event should be scheduled for October 9, 2007 prior to the City Council meeting. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the proposed text for the dedication plaque subject to final review and approval of the City Administrator using the names of the current mayor and council and up to 5 to 7 Parks Commissioners' names. Carried 5 -0. E. Oakareen Villase — Nova Scotia Villas — Desi2n Modifications to 31 Town -home Units: Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, A ret tent an rm, tA n ifer Thoen i B Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor