City Council

REGULAR MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL February 11, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Reinke at 7 PM. CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: Mayor Paul Reinke Council Members: Jake Ingebrigtson Susan Olson Colleen Swedberg Kevin Zabel Absent: None Also Present: Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Susan Barry, City Clerk Craig Dawson, Interim City Administrator Linnea Graffunder-Bartels, Senior Community Development Specialist Alyssa MacLeod, Communications Specialist Chelsea Petersen, Administrative Services Director Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Jim Thomson, City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN FORUM a) Certificates of Recognition: Tree Board Members The City Council recognized three members of the Tree Board who recently resigned for their service to the community: Diane Crea, Bill Rasmussen, and Bob Stiglich. b) Proclamation: Arbor Day Mayor Reinke proclaimed April 25 as Peter Graske Arbor Day and announced that the annual tree giveaway would be held that day at 9:30 AM at Walton Park. Mayor Reinke opened the meeting up to the audience; no comments were brought forth. CONSENSUS MOTIONS Regular Meeting February 11, 2020 Page Two Council Member Zabel asked that Item “e” be pulled. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENSUS MOTIONS: a) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-15, Establishing an Off-Sale Distillery License fee of $200 annually. b) Adopt Policy #MIS-016: Posting Council Meeting Materials. c) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-16, Approving an application from the Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) to conduct off-site gambling (50/50 raffle) at Tartan High School, 828 Greenway Avenue, on March 7, 2020. d) Approve issuance of a Temporary Beer License to Guardian Angels Church, 8260 – 4th Street, for an event being held April 16, 2020. f) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-18, Approving the issuance of a Garden Center License to HyVee to operate a temporary garden center at 7180 – 10th Street, subject to conditions. g) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-19, Establishing Procedures relating to compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code. 5 AYES. Consensus Item “e” – Schmitt Resignation Mayor Reinke announced that long-time Chief Building Official Bill Schmitt was retiring March 31 and shared the City Council’s appreciation of Schmitt’s advocacy of quality development and his common sense approach. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-17, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL BILL SCHMITT, EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2020. 5 AYES. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a) Economic Development Commission: Resignation of Commissioner Regular Meeting February 11, 2020 Page Three A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JODI CHRISTENSEN FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 11, 2020. 5 AYES. b) Economic Development Commission: Recognition of Commissioner The City Council recognized Commissioner Jodi Christensen for her service as a member of the Economic Development Commission. c) Environmental Management Commission: Minutes of November 18, 2019 The City Council acknowledged receipt of the Environmental Management Commission minutes dated November 18, 2019. d) Environmental Management Commission: Appointment of Commissioner A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPOINT KAREN JACKSON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION; TERM FROM MARCH 16, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2023. 5 AYES. e) Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointment of Commissioner A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPOINT GLEN GIACOLETTO TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; TERM FROM FEBRUARY 12, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2020. 5 AYES. f) Parks and Recreation Commission: Oakdale Athletic Association Proposal for Park Improvements Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier reviewed a proposal from the Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) for the OAA to donate funds to the City to cover agreed upon improvements at select youth fields. Paul Lockhart, President of the OAA, provided an overview of proposed improvements to be made at the Bearth Ballfield at Tanners Park in 2020 and noted that proposals would be presented to the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission on an annual basis. In response to a comment from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Mr. Lockhart noted that developing a long-range would be difficult as projects would be determined on usage, cost, and other factors. Regular Meeting February 11, 2020 Page Four A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM THE OAKDALE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (OAA) TO DONATE FUNDS TO THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH APPROVED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT YOUTH, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE OAKDALE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF OAKDALE. 5 AYES. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier commented on two Washington County projects: signal, sidewalk, and ADA improvements at I-694 and 10th Street and signal improvements at I- 694 and County Road 14. He added that the latter project would also include a trail connection from Hadley Avenue to Oakdale Marketplace. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier noted that there would again be ramp closures relating to the I-94/694/494 interchange project. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier provided an update on winter operations: ample supply of road salt, eight water main repairs, and recent plowing event. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a) Glenbrook Avenue and Upper 51st Street – Small Area Plan Community Development Director Streetar reviewed a request for staff to proceed with the groundwork for creating a small area plan for the Glenbrook Avenue and Upper 51st Street neighborhood. He provided an overview of the area and issues that would be addressed, such as traffic circulation, and stated that staff would bring a detailed plan and budget back to the City Council in June. In response to a question from Mayor Reinke, Community Development Director Streetar indicated that no money would be spent for the initial stage. Mayor Reinke supported the request. Council Member Zabel recommended tabling the request for six months. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO TABLE CONSIDERATION TO COMMENCE WORK ON A SMALL AREA PLAN FOR THE GLENBROOK AVENUE AND UPPER 51ST STREET NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. 4 AYES. 1 NAY – REINKE. Regular Meeting February 11, 2020 Page Five ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS a) City Administrator Search Update Interim City Administrator Dawson noted that 12 applications had been received so far. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS a) Events and Reminders Mayor Reinke announced the following: early voting at City Hall, seeking Summerfest parade volunteers, seeking applicants for City’s advisory bodies, Town Hall meeting (February 15, City Hall), and family skating day (March 7). CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 25 TO FEBRUARY 7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $725,129.18. 5 AYES. ADJOURN TO EDA The City Council adjourned to an Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:44 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk