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Home My WebLink About07-25-06 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006 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: Administrator Johnson, Finance Director Holst, Public Works Director Ozzello, City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: None. Mayor Beaudet added "Utility Billing" as item B; "Engine Braking" as item C; and "Schedule Worksession with MnDOT" as item D under Old Business. Administrator Johnson added "Resolution Accepting Surveying Services Donation from Folz, Freeman and Erickson" and "Resolution Accepting Utility Installation Services from Burschville Construction" as items 1 and 2 under New Business item A. Mayor Beaudet also added "Water Tower Rehabilitation Plans & Specifications" as item C 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. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission met on July 13 with one public hearing on the agenda. The sign ordinance will be discussed at the next meeting on August 10 B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission will meet on Monday, August 21 St C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting is scheduled for August 16 and provided an update on pending legislation. D. Water Management Orizanizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Conservation District office. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the final Stakeholders group meeting was held on July 24 Mayor Beaudet reminded residents that with the recent dry weather, trees should be watered once a week between the trunk and the drip line. • Mayor Beaudet also reminded residents that Party in the Park would be held on Tuesday, August 1 St from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Brekke Park. City Council Meeting Minutes July 25, 2006 Page 2 of 5 Councilmember Swenson requested that an update on the City Hall outdoor storage area be provided at the next Council Meeting. III. Visitors /Public Comment: Visitors: Julie Bunn, candidate for District 56A State Representative, introduced herself and reviewed her background and qualifications for public office. Recycling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Gerald Akey of 1429755 ih Street North was selected to receive the Recycling Award. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Bills & Investments B. Approval of City Council Minutes — July 11, 2006 C. Approval of City Council Minutes — July 13, 2006 D. Approve HLB Tautges Redpath Services for Statistical Section Reporting E. Approve Update to City Ordinance 301- Building Codes F. Approve Tree Planting, Removal and Pruning • Councilmember McComber pulled items B and C for discussion. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus items B and C. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember McComber stated that the motion and second to the motion to adjourn for the July 11 and July 13 meetings should be reversed. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve the July 11 and July 13, 2006 minutes as amended. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearintis: None. VI. Old Business: A. Oakvreen Avenue Utilities — Plans & Specifications City Engineer Postler reported that the Council previously directed staff to prepare plans and specs for a utility project, primarily in response to the Pine Grove Gardens development. Engineer Postler reviewed the schedule for bidding and construction, noting that approximately one third of the estimated cost of $175,000 for construction would be paid by the • City and two thirds would be paid by the Pine Grove Gardens developer. City Council Meeting Minutes July 25, 2006 Page 3 of 5 Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids. Carried 5 — 0. B. Utility Billing Mayor Beaudet noted that the City currently bills monthly but is considering a change to quarterly billing in conjunction with the purchase of a new accounting computer system. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to change to quarterly utility billing. Carried 4 — 1, Councilmember Doerr opposed. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to direct staff to coordinate personnel changes and make a recommendation to the City Council. Carried 5 — 0. C. Engine Braking Discussion was held concerning the noise associated with engine braking and the difficulty the city has in enforcing the noise ordinance. • Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to review the noise ordinance, enforcement and locations for signs and present recommendations to the City Council at the next meeting. Carried 5 — 0. D. Schedule Worksession with MnDOT City Administrator Johnson reported that MnDOT suggested August 22 for a worksession with the City to review MnDOT responses to the City's comments on the Environmental Impact Statement. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to schedule a worksession with MnDOT on September 13, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. VII. New Business. A. Accept $100,000 Donation from Valley Senior Services Alliance — Park Shelter Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, • moved to adopt the Resolution accepting a $100,000 donation from Valley Senior Services Alliance. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes July 25, 2006 Page 4 of 5 i Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to direct staff to send a letter of thanks on behalf of the City. Carried 5 — 0. 1. Resolution Accenting Survevin2 Services Donation from Folz, Freeman and Erickson Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adopt the Resolution accepting the donation of surveying services and direct staff to send a letter of thanks. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. 2. Resolution Accenting Utility Installation Services from Burschville Construction Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to adopt the Resolution accepting the utility installation donation. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to direct staff to send a letter of thanks to Burschville Construction. Carried 5 — 0. B. Stillwater Hiszh School CUP Amendment — Soccer Rebound Wall City Planner Richards reviewed the application and noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval without conditions. The proposed project is an Eagle Scout project for a 12 foot by 32 foot soccer rebound wall that would be installed on the north side of the soccer field. City Council and staff noted that the packet put together by Eagle Scout Greg Monson was very thorough and felt that Mr. Monson did an excellent job. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to adopt the Resolution approving the request for a CUP amendment to allow the installation of a soccer rebound wall. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to waive all applicable fees including planning and permit fees for the project. Carried 5 -0. City Council Meeting Minutes July 25, 2006 Page 5 of 5 C. Water Tower Rehabilitation Plans and Specifications Mayor Beaudet noted that this would be a routine maintenance project. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to authorize the development of plans and specifications for rehabilitation of Tower 1 located at City Hall and to solicit bids from qualified contractors with alternates for fall and spring construction and with plans and specs subject to final City Council approval. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Approved ntent and , +JIie n David Beaudet Administrative Secretary Mayor i