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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-06 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 5:15 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledize of Allegiance /Apnroval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Police Chief Swanson, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Erickson, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0. II. Department /Council Liaison Reports: A. Planniniz Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the next meeting will be held on July 13 with one minor item on the Agenda for approval of an Eagle Scout project at the Stillwater Area High School. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that bids have • been received for playground equipment and the Parks Commission has moved it's meeting to July l O th so that it will occur prior to the Council Meeting. Autumn Hills park shelter building bids are due Friday, June 30 th C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable Commission met on June 21 and discussed potential impacts from the passage of the bill that could end public access. D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on July 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the final Stakeholders meeting will be held on July 17 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall. III. Visitors/Public Comment: Washington County Sheriff candidate Pete Crum introduced himself and reviewed his background and credentials for the sheriff position. Recycling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Don Gibb of • 5650 Newell Circle North was selected to receive the Recycling Award. i City Council Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 2 of 4 • IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Bills & Investments B. Approval of City Council Minutes — May 23, 2006 C. Authorization to Purchase Police Weapons D. Authorization to Seek Financial Assistance Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearinus: None VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: A. Jon Whitcomb Office Condominium Comn_ lex — Planned Unit • Development Concert and General Plan City Planner Richards reviewed the application for development of two buildings on the site of the former Xanadu mini -golf business. Planner Richards reviewed the exterior materials, phasing plan, and site plan. Planner Richards reported that parking requirements have been met and the proposed signage is in compliance with the ordinance. The lighting plan will need to be revised to meet the ordinance requirements. Planner Richards reviewed the conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Commission, noting that conditions 5, 6 and 7 have been met. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the Resolution with the deletion of conditions 5, 6 and 7. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. B. Resolution Authorizing Detachment of Parcel #34.030.20.33.0105 Mayor Beaudet explained that this request is for detachment of a parcel that was covered in the original agreement with Washington County and the City of Stillwater. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, • moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. i City Council Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 3 of 4 • C. Correspondence to MnDOT — Issues Relatiniz to St. Croix River Crossing /STH 36 Proiect Mayor Beaudet stated that these issues should be kept separate from EIS issues. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to prepare correspondence for review at the next Council Meeting. Carried 5 — 0. D. Schedule Early July Meeting Date Mayor Beaudet stated that the Council should meet in early July to address business related to parks. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to schedule a City Council worksession at 5:00 p.m. and a City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 11, 2006. Carried 5 — 0. E. Schedule Worksession to Discuss Final EIS and Issue Feedback to MnDOT • A worksession was scheduled during discussion on the previous item. Mayor Beaudet suggested that staff should reiterate concerns to MnDOT about municipal consent and utilities. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct staff to review the scoping document and correspondence since then for unanswered questions and prepare draft correspondence with the City Attorney to be forwarded with a confidential letter to the Council outlining strategy. Carried 5 — 0. F. Amend Citv Open Space /Conservation District Ordinance City Planner Richards reported that when the open space ordinance was amended in the past the wording was removed that allows park buildings. The proposed ordinance amendment would allow for park buildings in the open space /conservation district. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the ordinance amendment. Carried 5 — 0. G. Citv -Wide Infrastructure Replacement Evaluation Cost Estimate i City Council Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Mayor Beaudet stated that funding for this project should come from the General Fund as the state fee that is charged per water account will be increasing. Funds from the water utility could be reallocated at the end of the year if funds are available. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to authorize up to $7,500 for evaluation of storm, water and sewer only from the General Fund. Carried 5 — 0. H. Use of Engine/ "Jake Brakes" in the City Limits Councilmember McComber stated that she received a complaint from a resident concerning the use of engine brakes. Discussion was held concerning the difficulty of enforcing vehicle noise ordinances and how to post signs on state and county roads. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to direct the City Administrator to research other cities' ordinances and report back to the Council. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 5:58 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Zleaudet ontent a Fo J e Jo on Administrative Secretary Mayor