City Council

REGULAR MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL September 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on September 8, 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: Christina Volkers, City Administrator Jim Thomson, City Attorney Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Susan Barry, City Clerk Mary Cutrufello, Planning Intern Alyssa MacLeod, Communications Specialist Emily Shively, City Planner Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Bill Sullivan, Chief of Police Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent Kevin Wold, Fire Chief PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING: Willowbrooke Neighborhood Planned Unit Development, Preliminary/Final Plat City Planner Shively provided a detailed review of the Willowbrooke proposal, a site approximately 208 acres in size and located north of the 4Front campus, between I-694 and Ideal Avenue, on either side of 40th Street. She noted that the project is part of the city’s current comprehensive plan and will create a variety of housing styles surrounded by significant green space. In response to a question from Council Member Olson, City Planner Shively described what was depicted on each attachment. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel about the roundabout that had been discussed for the proposed for the Lake Jane Trail /Ideal Avenue intersection, City Planner Shively explained that when the Willowbrooke project was submitted in April, staff discussed the REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2020 Page Two intersection design with Washington County; although the current status is to not place a roundabout in that location, sufficient right-of-way is available for either a roundabout or turn lanes. In response to a question from Council Member Olson, City Planner Shively explained that the detailed plans would be brought forth for approval and some flexibility sought in building heights in order to meet the desired density. Council Member Zabel asked about the pipelines easements on the site. City Planner Shively explained that one pipeline company restricted anything in their easement and the other company will allow some infrastructure in the easement area. Mayor Reinke opened up the public hearing to the audience. Mario Cocchiarella, Maplewood Development, provided a few comments about the project: outlots to be presented to the city with each platting phase, site prep for the multi-family area, and 40th Street to be restructured. He noted that site grading was out for bid with grading work anticipated to begin soon. Joe Jablonski, Lennar Homes, commented on the high level of interest from persons interested in buying a home in Willowbrooke. Mayor Reinke closed the public hearing. City Planner Shively noted that conditions 18 and 19 tied to the resolution approving the detailed development plan and preliminary plat had been satisfied. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 858, AMENDING CHAPTER 25 – ZONING, ARTICLE 16, TO ADD THE WILLOWBROOKE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND DESIGN STANDARDS; AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 859, REZONING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO WILLOWBROOKE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-96, APPROVING THE DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WILLOWBROOKE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. MOTION AMENDED: REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2020 Page Three MOTION AMENDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-96. APPROVING THE DETAILED DEVELOPENT PLAN/PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WILLOWBROOKE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 18 AND 19 REMOVED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-97, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS FOR WILLOWBROOKE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. 5 AYES. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting, August 10, 2020 Regular Meeting, August 25, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2020, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2020, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. OPEN FORUM a) Proclamation: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Mayor Reinke proclaimed October as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month” and October 15 as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”. b) Proclamation: Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Mayor Reinke proclaimed September 13 to 19 as “Direct Support Professional Recognition Week”. Mayor Reinke opened the meeting up to the audience; no comments were brought forth. CONSENSUS MOTIONS REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2020 Page Four Council Member Zabel asked that items D and E be pulled for discussion. Council Member Swedberg asked that item B be pulled for discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENSUS MOTIONS: a) Waive reading and adopt Ordinance xxx, Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Oakdale, Chapter 12 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 12-19 – Parking Restrictions (North side of 40th Street, from 450 feet east of TH 120 to 630 feet east of TH 120 and from 860 feet east of TH 120 to 1,040 feet east of TH 120, north side). c) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2020-xxx, Approving the hiring of Joe Carpentier as Assistant Fire Chief, effective September 21, 2020, at a rate of pay consistent with the existing pay plan. f) Approve a temporary variance to Section 19-4(c) of Chapter 19 – Noise to allow amplified sound in the form of musical instruments on October 3, 2020, between the hours of 4 and 7 PM for a block party event being held on Upper 36th Street from Hallmark Avenue to the curve. g) Support Mayor Reinke’s Letter of Support to MnDOT for improvements to the I-694/I-94/I- 494 Interchange. 5 AYES. CONSENSUS ITEM B – ICE RENTAL FEE AT WALTON PARK RINK Referencing a proposed policy to rent ice time at the Walton Park skating rink, Council Member Swedberg suggested adding wording to the policy to allow for rink rentals when school is not in session. She asked if the warming house would be made available during rental periods and how the ice time rental would be advertised. City Administrator Volkers noted that the policy would be amended to expand rental periods and that the availability of renting ice time would be communicated to ISD 622 and other communities as well as noted on the city’s web page. Recreation Superintendent Williams added that the warming house would be staffed when rented. CONSENSUS ITEM E – REIMBURSEMENT OF ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING COSTS Referencing a recommendation to allocate the city’s share of 2020 CARES Act funds to Washington County for efforts needed for absentee voting to be conducting safely in light of COVID-19, Council Member Zabel inquired whether the monies would be part of the city’s contract with the county or extra funds. REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2020 Page Five Administrative Services Director Petersen explained that the contract with the county for voting services would remain the same and the CARES Act allocation would be provided to the county by the Secretary of State’s office. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO ADOPT POLICY MIS-018: RENTING ICE TIME AT WALTON PARK, AS AMENDED RELATING TO EXPANDED RENTAL PERIODS; AND TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-100, ESTABLISHING A FEE OF $40 PER HOUR TO RENT ICE TIME AT WALTON PARK PER POLICY MIS-018. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2020-99, ALLOCATING THE DEFAULT MUNICIPALITY DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,648.06, TO WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ABSENTEE VOTING COSTS. 5 AYES. CONSENSUS ITEM D – SKYVIEW POOL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT Council Member Zabel indicated that he was surprised that the agreement was a consent item due to the difference of options of the City Council when discussed on August 25. As such, he asked for a roll call vote. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR REINKE, TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO THE SKYVIEW COMMUNITY POOL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OAKDALE AND ISD 622, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020, TO DECEMBER 31, 2020, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,300. INGEBRIGTSON NAY SWEDBERG AYE REINKE AYE ZABEL NAY OLSON AYE VOTE: 3 TO 2. MOTION PASSED. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS a) Events and Reminders Mayor Reinke announced the following: Farmers Market (Wednesdays, City Hall parking lot) and the start of early voting on September 18. REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2020 Page Six CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $651,230.41. 5 AYES. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, AT 7:42 PM. 5 AYES. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk