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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-06 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2006 • CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Alleeiance /ADDroval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling and City Engineer Postler. Absent: None. Mayor Beaudet added "Pandemic Influenza" under the Visitors section; added a Resolution to item C on the Consent Agenda; and added "June 27, 2006 Council Meeting" as item D under New Business. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 —0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planninj4 Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Planning Commission will conduct interviews prior to the regular meeting on May 11 There are also two public hearings on the Agenda for that meeting. • B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 15' with a continuation of the parks walk through preceding the regular meeting. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable Commission staff has been busy tracking legislation and stated that updates will be provided in Weekly Notes. D. Water Manaizement Oriianizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on May 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Conservation District office and will discuss the Bayport Storm Sewer project. Mayor Beaudet added that the Watershed District's Plan has been approved by BWSR. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet provided a reminder of the Spring Clean -up on Saturday, May 20 Councilmember McComber reported that the final Stakeholders meeting has been scheduled for July 17 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Visitors: Lowell Johnson, Washington County Department of Public Health, • presented information on pandemic influenza. IL 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2006 Page 2 of 4 • Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Mark Harvieux of 14896 Upper 55 Street North was chosen to receive the recycling award. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Bills & Investments B. Approval of City Council Minutes — April 25, 2006 C. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation of Bagged Shredded Bark Mulch Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearings: None. VI. New Business: A. Adopt Donation Policv for Citv Parks • City Administrator Johnson reported that the City receives requests from time to time for placement of benches, trees, plaques and other memorials in City parks. Administrator Johnson presented a draft policy that outlines a process for such donations. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Park and Recreation Donation Policy. Carried 5 — 0. B. Adopt Citv Code of Ordinances City Administrator Johnson reported that City Staff and the City Attorney have updated the City's Code of Ordinances, noting that the Council received electronic versions of the Ordinances for review prior to the meeting. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adopt the City's Code of Ordinances. Carried 5 — 0. C. Discuss Sale of Probertv at 14337 60 Street Councilmember Swenson stated that he has received quite a few telephone • calls about the property for sale at 14337 60 Street North, mainly inquiring about dividing the property into multiple lots. L City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2006 • Page 3 of 4 City Administrator Johnson reported that he has received several inquiries as well and noted that City staff will monitor the situation. D. June 27, 2006 Council Meeting Councilmember McComber stated that she and Councilmember Doerr have a schedule conflict on June 27 with an LMC meeting and requested that the Council meeting be rescheduled. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to reschedule the June 27, 2006 City Council Meeting to June 26, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. VII. Old Business: A. Update Connection Fees Mayor Beaudet stated that further discussion is needed at a worksession. B. Linear Park Acquisition • City Attorney Vierling reported that park dedication fees are due from VSSA from the recent platting of an outlot in Oak Park Commons. In an earlier agreement with VSSA, the City agreed to offset the cost of the linear park acquisition with a credit of park dedication fees. Attorney Vierling advised that if the City still intends to acquire the linear park, the City should execute the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with VSSA and take title to the land. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with VSSA for acquisition of the linear park. Carried 5 — 0. C. Approve Sanitary Sewer Cleaninv and Televisinia Contract Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the Council previously approved and budgeted for this project. Two responses were received to the request for bids and both came in at less cost than expected. Public Works Director Ozzello requested authorization to expand the project so that all budgeted funds could be used to take care of as many feet of sewer lines as possible this year. Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, • moved to award the contract to Visi -Sewer and authorize the Administrator to spend up to $44,000 for the project. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2006 Page 4 of 4 D. Approve 2006 Crack Filling Contract Public Works Director Ozzello reported on bids received, noting that all three bids were very similar and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Inc. was the low bidder. Discussion was held concerning the area east of Osgood; Public Works Director Ozzello indicated that he has some rough figures for that area but is not sure how effective it would be to seal cracks in that area due to the condition of the streets. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to award the 2006 crack filling contract to Fahmer Asphalt Sealers at a cost up to $10,100 with $2,350 for park trails to come from the General Fund Reserve. Carried 5 — 0. E. Approve Slurry Seal Contract Public Works Director Ozzello reported that two bids were received in response to the request for bids for slurry sealing and recommended that the Council award the contract to Struck & Irwin, Inc. Struck & Irwin's quote was considered in the best interest of the City as it included preparatory work and an absolute cost rather than cost per square yards. • Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to award the slurry seal contract in the amount of $24,934.05 to Struck & Irwin, Inc. Carried 5 — 0. F. Memo on SealcoatinQ from Director of Public Works Mayor Beaudet requested a budget update at the next Council Meeting. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, WBeau ntent and Form +' f W J ie John n Administrative Secretary Mayor • L