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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-07 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledee of Alledance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney Vierling, City Planner Richards and City Engineer Postler. Absent: Councilmember Abrahamson. City Administrator Johnson added "Autumn Hills Park Shelter Dedication Event" to Old Business as Item D. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve Agenda as amended. Carried 4 -0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Plannina Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last meeting of the Planning Commission was September 13, 2007. He stated • that there was one item up for public hearing which was on the City Council Agenda as Old Business Item A. He reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission is October 11, 2007. He reported that the Comprehensive Planning Committee will also meet that day. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the last meeting of the Parks Commission was September 19, 2007. She stated that they discussed a trail connection which was on the City Council Agenda as Old Business Item B. McComber reported that the next meeting of the Parks Commission is October 15, 2007. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the last meeting of the Cable Commission was September 19, 2007. He reported that the budgets which were on the City Council Agenda as Consent Item F are preliminary because the commission does not receive its last quarter franchise fees until January. D. Water Manap-ement Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix WMO's next meeting is October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District Office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet reported that the fall clean -up • is scheduled for October 13, 2007. ~ City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 2 of 4 • Councilmember Swenson requested an update on the well pump issue. City Administrator Johnson reported that the pump has been ordered and will be replaced as soon as possible. Councilmember Swenson questioned whether the rehabilitation on the well could be completed this year since the well is down at this time. City Administrator Johnson stated that he will check with Public Works Director Ozzello to see if the rehabilitation can be completed at this time. Councilmember Doerr reported that the League of Minnesota Cities' Annual Conference is scheduled for June 11 -13, 2008 in Rochester. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Gary Kriesel, Washington County Commissioner for District 3, came forward. He stated that at the request of the council at the previous meeting, he was informing the council that the county was able to relocate the port-o -pots to the west side of the Washington County site for the Sentence -to -Serve crews. He stated that it was determined that it is best to leave the trailer on the east side of the site. RecvclinR Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Robert and • Doreen Wendt of 5775 Newgate Avenue North were selected as the recycling award winners. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes — September 12, 2007 C. Approve Capitalization of 5416 Stagecoach Trl. N. (former Bell property) in the Capital Revolving Fund D. Approve Renewal of BlueCross /B1ueShield Employee Health Insurance with the South Central Service Cooperative E. Approve MedicareBlue PPO for Groups plan provided by South Central Service Cooperative F. Approve 2008 Budgets — Valley Access Channels & Joint Cable Comm. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. V. Public Hearings: City Planner Richards informed the public that the Public Hearing was on the application for approval of the vacation of certain City easements as submitted by Jerden LLC and located at the southeast corner of 58 Street and Memorial Avenue, lying west of Highway 5, in the City of Oak Park Heights. Mayor City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Beaudet asked anyone from the public with comments to come forward. No member of the public came forward on this issue. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried 4 -0. VI. Old Business: A. Apnroval of Final Plat and Vacate Certain Easements (Svdnev Holdings (formerly Jerden LLC) of OPH — D. Hecker — GMC /Cadillac Proposal on Memorial Ave): Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution for vacation of easements and utilities. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to approve the Resolution for final plat. Roll call vote taken. Carried 4 -0. B. Trail Installation 55 to 56 Street Alons OaUreen — West Side: City Administrator Johnson reported that the Parks Commission held an information meeting on this issue at their last meeting. He stated that over 450 letters were sent out to area residents inviting them to the meeting. He reported that the City received positive comments from residents in person at the Parks Commission meeting and via e -mail and that no negative comments were received. Johnson reported that the Parks Commission recommended that the trail be installed in 2007 if possible with funding being determined by the council. Mayor Beaudet stated that he would like a surveyor to stake the west side of the trail plan so neighbors can see the impact on the area landscaping and vegetation. City Engineer Postler stated that no landscaping will be affected however there will be some tree trimming and a possible tree removal. He stated that the trail would curve out closer to Oakgreen Avenue to avoid interfering with the landscaping. Councilmember Doerr questioned drainage and snow removal. City Engineer Postler stated that the south end of the trail will have less of a ditch for drainage. He stated that snow would be pushed to the west side of the trail. Councilmember McComber questioned whether the trail could be six feet rather than eight feet in width. City Engineer Postler responded that he is not aware of a legal reason why the trail has to be eight feet. Mayor Beaudet stated that ADA requires trails to be eight feet. City Planner Richards stated that the ADA recommends trails be eight feet, but the actual requirement is that there be 36 inches of clear space. Councilmember Swenson requested City Council Meeting Minutes September 25, 2007 Page 4 of 4 City Planner Richards provide the council with a copy of the ADA requirements for trails for future reference. Mayor Beaudet stated he is concerned about the grade change and sloping of the trail being difficult for handicapped and elderly people to walk on because they would essentially be fighting two hills at one time. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the installation of the trail with the engineer looking into a six foot trail and public works to look at snow removal not being on adjacent private property. Carried 3 -1, Mayor Beaudet opposed. C. City Hall Facility: City Administrator Johnson reported that Buetow and Associates can provide a more detailed layout and concept plans at a cost of $4,200 per option. Johnson recommended that the council consider obtaining the layouts for the new building option and the rehabilitated facility option that were presented by Buetow and Associates. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to authorize up to $10,000.00 for layouts and concept plans. Mayor Beaudet stated that the funding would come from the council contingency fund. Carried 4 -0. D. Autumn Hills Park Shelter Dedication Event: City Administrator Johnson reported that the plaque will not be finished in time for the October 9, 2007 dedication event. He requested that the date for the dedication event be changed. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to reschedule the dedication event to October 15, 2007, time to be determined. Carried 4 -0. VII. New Business: None VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, A rov as t Content and , Je r Thoen David Beaudet Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor