HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-06 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledue of AlleEiance /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, Police Chief Swanson, 'City Attorney Vierling, City Engineer Postler,
and City Planner Richards. Absent: None.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 — 0.
City Attorney Vierling provided a report on the closed session held during the
August 15 Council Meeting to review a matter of potential litigation with the
Mayor and all Councilmembers present.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planninp- Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning
• Commission met on August 10 A public hearing was held pertaining to
the sign ordinance. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
Commission met on August 21S and held a ceremonial tree planting in
Cover Park prior to the meeting. Councilmember Abrahamson also noted
that construction has begun on the Autumn Hills Park Shelter.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable
Commission met on August 16 and has forwarded a proposed budget for
the City's approval.
D. Water Management Ors4anizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on Thursday, September 14
at 7:00 p.m. at the Conservation District office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet provided a report on Party in
the Park.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
Recvclin2 Award: Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Lloyd
• MacKnick of 6319 St. Croix Trail and Craig and Mary Kollander of 14032 53`
Street were selected to receive the August recycling awards.
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IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Bills & Investments
B. Approval of City Council Minutes — July 25, 2006
C. Approve Kennel Permit
D. Approve HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. Auditing Services for December 31,
2006
E. Approve Change Orders 2, 3 and 4 for Burschville Construction, Inc. for
Nova Scotia Ave. and Norwich Ave. Street and Utility Improvements
F. Approve 1 St Payment Request to Burschville Construction, Inc. for Novak
Ave. N. and Norwich Ave. N. Utility and Street Improvements
G. Approve Renewal of Law Enforcement Cooperative Agreement
H. Approve Change Order #I — Autumn Hills Park Shelter — Unsuitable Soils
I. Approve Renaming of Novak Ave. N. to Norwich Ave. N. (Adjacent to 60
St.)
J. Authorize Action on the St. Croix River Crossing /STH 36 Project —
Municipal Consent Process Determination
K. Accept $100 Donation from Carol and Neil Olsen
L. Approve 2007 Budgets — Valley Access Channels & Joint Cable
Commission
• Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Public Hearines:
None.
VI. Old Business:
A. Sign Ordinance Revisions and Amendments (401.02 & 401.15G)
City Planner Richards reported on the Planning Commission review of the
sign ordinance that was intended to address special event signs, flag
regulations and content based language. Planner Richards reviewed the
discussion held by the Planning Commission and recommendations for
revisions to the ordinance.
Discussion was held concerning federal requirements pertaining to the
American Flag. Planner Richards noted that he has spoken with Stillwater
Ford representatives concerning the American Flags at that business.
• Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to adopt the updated sign ordinance. Carried 5 — 0.
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B. Oak2reen Avenue Improvements
City Engineer Postler presented the results of the bid opening held on
August 18 Engineer Postler stated that the estimate for the project was
$175,000 and that two of the three bids received were lower than the
estimate. The low bidder was Miller Excavating at $145,162.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved
to approve the bids and award the project to Miller Excavating. Carried 5
—0.
VII. New Business.
A. NIMS Compliance
Police Chief Swanson reviewed the requirements the City must meet for
compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Chief Swanson explained that the rules are unclear on specifically what
the City's obligation is. Chief Swanson has directed some of his staff to
participate in the training and City Administrator Johnson has registered
all the Public Works employees.
Councilmember McComber asked about NIMS training requirements for
elected officials and stated that many cities are training the full council in
case the Mayor is on vacation. Police Chief Swanson stated that it appears
that only the Mayor needs to be trained. Chief Swanson will continue to
monitor the requirements.
B. Administrative Citations Ordinance
City Planner Richards suggested that the City adopt a process and
penalties to aid in enforcement of ordinance violations. Administrator
Johnson suggested that the Council hold a worksession to discuss.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to set a
worksession prior to the first Council Meeting in October in the large
conference room. Carried 5 — 0.
VIII. Closed Session
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to adjourn to a
closed session at 7:46 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
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Closed session was held with the full Council in attendance for the purpose of
conducting the City Administrator's annual performance review. The meeting was
reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
IX. Adiournment.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to
adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Form,
u e Johnso avid Beaudet
Administrative Secretary Mayor