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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-06 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson, Police Chief Swanson, City Attorney Cameron Kelly and City Engineer Postler. Absent: None. Councilmember McComber added "Reconsider December 4, 2006 Council Meeting" under New Business. Mayor Beaudet added "New Accountant Hiring Process" under Old 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: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Planning Commission did not meet in October. The next meeting is scheduled for November 91h with a variance request and a development application on • the agenda. B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks Commission met on October 16 and held a worksession to discuss Swager Park amenities. C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the Cable Commission met during the previous week and discussed its agreement with the Lower St. Croix Valley Cable Commission. Councilmember Doerr also stated that the Commission's annual Christmas party would be coming in December. D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix will meet on November 9 1h at 7:00 p.m. E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Councilmember McComber reported that the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors met during the previous week and that comments on the draft policies are due by October 31 Autumn Hills Park Shelter Update: City Administrator Johnson reported on the lack on progress on the park shelter building and noted that a letter has been sent to the contractor clarifying the City's position. • III. Visitors/Public Comment: City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2006 Page 2 of 4 • Recycling Award. Christy Helmer, 5930 Oakgreen Avenue North, was the recycling award recipient. Visitors: Mayor Beaudet read a Proclamation declaring November to be Adoption Month in the City of Oak Park Heights and presented the Proclamation to Nisha on behalf of Hope Adoption Family Services. U.S. House of Representatives candidate John Binkowski introduced himself to the Council. IV. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Bills & Investments B. Approval of City Council Minutes — October 10, 2006 C. Approve Resolution Adopting the Washington County All- Hazard Mitigation Plan D. Approve 2nd Pay Request — DNR Construction — Autumn Hills Park Shelter E. Receive Quotes for Tree Work and Award Projects Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to • approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. V. Public Hearings: None. VI. Old Business: A. Reconsider December 4, 2006 Council Meeting Councilmember McComber stated that she has a schedule conflict with the December 4 date and would like to be able to attend the Council meeting. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to reconsider the motion to move the November 28, 2006 Council meeting to December 4 Carried 5 — 0. Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to reschedule the December 4, 2006 Council meeting back to November 28, 2006. Carried 5 — 0. B. New Accountant Hiring Process City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2006 Page 3 of 4 City Administrator Johnson stated that past practice has been to form a committee of Council members, staff and an outside individual or consultant to review resumes and assist with the interviewing process. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Doerr, moved to appoint Mayor Beaudet and Councilmember McComber as Council representatives on the hiring committee for the Accountant position. Carried 5 — 0. VII. New Business. A. National Adoption Month Proclamation Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to approve the Proclamation. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. B. Presentation by Washington Countv — Campus Development Plans Washington County Administrator Jim Shug reviewed the need for expansion at the Washington County campus and introduced the individuals involved in the planning of the project. The project plans and architect renderings were also presented. City concerns such as permit review, trails, stormwater treatment and traffic management during construction were discussed. Mayor Beaudet inquired about funding for the project and Administrator Shug discussed the County's debt policy and debt service schedule. C. Install "No Parking" Sianaae on 57 Street /Adiacent to Citv Hall Councilmember Doerr reported that the 57 Street entrance to the City Hall parking lot has been difficult to access at times due to trucks parking on both sides of the street. Councilmember Doerr stated that the trucks belonged to a business owned by the neighbor adjacent to City Hall. Discussion was held concerning that property owner's lack of a home occupation license for running a business from that property. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the placement of no parking signs on 57 Street. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 — 0. City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to direct staff to send a letter to the homeowner on 57 Street adjacent to City Hall informing them that they are in violation of the ordinance. Carried 5 — 0. VIII. Adiournment. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to adjourn at 5:52 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Approved ontent and F l_r Julie Johnsen David Beaudet Administrative Secretary Mayor