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AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting The Oakdale City Council will hold its regular meeting at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, at 7 PM. Members of the public can watch the meeting via livestreaming at https://vod.scctv.org/cablecastapi/live?channel_id=14&use_cdn=true; via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/93465614538?pwd=V3ZNaDZLcVhIZHJwL0JQRnR2TVVSZz09; or by dialing 1-312-626-6799 and entering Meeting ID: 934 6561 4538 and Passcode: 191581, when prompted. After you join, press # when you are asked to enter a Participant ID. Participation guidelines are attached. Regular Meeting July 27, 2021, 7 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER CALL OF ROLL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Workshop, May 25, 2021 Workshop, June 8, 2021 Regular Meeting, June 22, 2021 OPEN FORUM a) Washington County Commissioner Karwoski Presentation CONSENSUS MOTIONS a) Approve a temporary variance to Section 19-4(c) of Chapter 19 – Noise, to allow Transfiguration Church, 6133 15th Street, to amplify sound in the form of live music on Saturday, August 7, 2021, between the hours of 6 and 9 PM; also to approve the issuance of a Temporary Liquor License to Transfiguration Church for their Feast Day Festival on said date and at said location. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a) Economic Development Commission: Appointment of Commissioner (Recommendation: Make appointment to the Economic Development Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024). b) Planning Commission: Appointment of Commissioner (Recommendation: Make appointment to the Planning Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024). COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA July 27, 2021 Page Two CITY ATTORNEY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS and ADVISORY BODY LIAISION UPDATES a) Advisory Body Assignment Modifications (Recommendation: Modify the council liaison appointments for the Economic Development Commission and the Planning Commission as noted). CLAIMS (Recommendation: Approve Claims for the period of July 10 to July 23 in the amount of $605,967.18). ADJOURNMENT  Virtual Meeting Participation Guidelines How to Submit Public Comment Public comments may be made during the Open Forum portion of meetings; comments brought forth during this period may only speak to items not already listed on the agenda. There are other times when public comments will be accepted including public hearings and Truth in Taxation. There are two options for submitting public comments for virtual meetings:  “Attend” the Zoom meeting  Submit written comments Guidelines for Zoom Meeting Participants Members of the public wishing to make a comment via Zoom need to either join the meeting through the app on their computer/tablet/mobile phone and/or dial in to the phone number listed on the associated meeting agenda and/or public notice. The guidelines provided below outline the process for teleconferencing comments that will be followed during meetings. 1. All virtual meetings will be conducted via Zoom with a dial-in option. If you join the meeting utilizing the Zoom app on your computer/tablet/phone, you will be able to listen, see the City Council members, and make a public comment if you desire to do so. 2. Corresponding meeting materials are available on the City website at www.ci.oakdale.mn.us. 3. The meeting will start promptly at the time listed on the agenda. Public participants will be permitted to join the meeting five minutes before the meeting is scheduled to start. 4. When you are ready to join the meeting, please make sure your line is muted to decrease background noise. If you do not mute yourself, you will be muted by the meeting host. Those who request to make a public comment will be unmuted by the host when they are called on to speak. 5. If you decide you want to make a public comment, please inform the host by commenting in the chat function in the Zoom app or by dialing *9 if joining the meeting by phone. Staff will add you to the public comment queue list. All spoken comments through the Zoom app or the phone will be limited to three minutes. 6. When the public comment period begins, the Mayor will review the process and call on a staff member to read any public comments that were submitted via written statement. When those are completed, the Mayor will call for any spoken  public comment. The meeting host will call on public participants by either the last four digits of your phone number or your participant name listed in the Zoom app. Public participants will be called in the order they were added to the queue list. Public participants who do not respond within ten seconds of their phone number or screen name being called will be skipped and the next person in line will be called on. This method will continue until all public participants have had the opportunity to comment. All public participants will be allowed up to three minutes to comment. 7. Once the public comment period is done, the Mayor will continue to the next agenda item. Guidelines for Written Comments Written comments, 250 words or less, can be submitted to sue@ci.oakdale.mn.us by 4:30pm on the Monday prior to the council meeting that you would like to provide comment. When the public comment period begins, the Mayor will review the process and call on a staff member to read any public comments that were submitted via written statement. When those are completed, the Mayor will call for any spoken public comment (refer to #6). Important Notice: Zoom hosts will have the ability to and will remove participants from the meeting if they behave in a way that disrupts or interferes with the meeting.  WORKSHOP OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL May 25, 2021 The City Council held a workshop on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 5:00 PM. Present: Mayor Paul Reinke Council Members: Jake Ingebrigtson Susan Olson Colleen Swedberg Kevin Zabel Also Present: Christina Volkers, City Administrator Jim Thomson, City Attorney Susan Barry, City Clerk Alyssa MacLeod, Communications Specialist Nick Newton, Police Captain Chelsea Petersen, Administrative Services Director (virtual) Emily Shively, City Planner Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Kevin Wold, Fire Chief PROPOSED ORDINANCE: CHAPTER 13, TARGETED PICKETING IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS City Administrator Volkers reviewed an ordinance requested by the City Council to address protesting in residential areas. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Captain Newton indicated that the city’s protest response document identifies a “First Amendment” gathering location in the north parking lot at City Hall and that other locations, if so needed, would be identified and communicated to the public. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Captain Newton noted that the document also addressed closing of City Hall if needed. City Administrator Volkers informed the City Council that at an upcoming work session, staff would review the city’s emergency management plan. Mayor Reinke reminded the City Council to call 911 should any situations feel threatening. The City Council supported bringing back the proposed code amendment to the June 8 regular meeting for adoption. TRANSITION TO CAREER FIRE DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP May 25, 2021 Page Two Fire Chief Wold provided an update on transitioning to a career fire department: currently 15 full- time firefighters plus Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief; 17 remaining volunteers are aware of the plan to transition; need to hire six more full-time firefighters; suggest hiring three in July of 2022 and the final three in January 2023; and then dissolve the volunteer corporation. He reviewed the financing for the additional firefighters and that the department applied for a SAFER grant that would cover salaries for the six firefighters for three years. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Fire Chief Wold indicated that he would work with an attorney on transferring assets (vehicles) from the corporation following its dissolution. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Fire Chief Wold explained pensions for the existing volunteers. Mayor Reinke suggested having a future discussion on holding off on dissolving the corporation if a member is close to a year of service mark. As an aside, Chief Wold noted that the department was returning to participating in community events but that the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s (OACC) Community Picnic held each June would not take place this year. Per comments from the City Council, Communications Specialist MacLeod stated that she would speak to the OACC about the possibility of holding the picnic later in the summer. The City Council and Chief Wold talked about voucher programs that could cover the cost for persons to utilize an Uber or similar or another mode of transportation to be transported to the hospital when an ambulance is not necessary. Chief Wold noted that staff planned to study Medicare reimbursement rates and unpaid ambulance bills. AV UPGRADES, VIRTUAL MEETINGS Communications Specialist MacLeod reviewed a recommendation to move forward with equipment upgrades in the Council Chambers to accommodate remote/hybrid meetings, to be financed primarily from an equipment grant from Suburban Community Channels to be used in 2021. Council Member Zabel added that the city would also receive around $20,000 at the end of the year. The City Council supported making the upgrades. WORKSHOP May 25, 2021 Page Three COUNCIL TOPICS ISD 622 Superintendent Council Member Olson noted that she would be meeting with ISD 622 Superintendent Osorio on June 1 and would ask about a meeting with the entire council. Mayoral Emergency Declaration Council Member Ingebrigtson requested that the Mayoral Emergency Declaration, established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, be repealed. The City Council discussed whether or not the city’s advisory bodies could continue to meet virtually. The City Council supported amending the May 25 regular meeting agenda to include repealing the Mayoral Emergency Declaration. Helmo and Henslow Stop Sign Council Member Ingebrigtson shared a resident concern about the need for a four-way-stop at the Helmo and Henslow intersection as well as the need for additional Stop signs on Helmo between 10th and 34th streets, particularly at Eastside Park. He noted that he would like to discuss the matter with the Police and Public Works departments. City Administrator Volkers asked the City Council make sure that signs meet warrants before approval installation. Police Captain Newton commented on the long-term issue with traffic speeds on Helmo. Nuisance Trees Council Member Zabel shared a resident concern about overhanging tree branches. Staff replied that information is available on the city’s web page Council Member Zabel suggested that the summer issue of the newsletter include information about nuisance trees, watering, and other reminders such as to not blow grass clippings into the street. Contacted by Residents WORKSHOP May 25, 2021 Page Four In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, City Administrator Volkers asked that when a resident sends an email to all members of the City Council, the Mayor will respond to the resident saying it has been forwarded to the City Administrator; the City Administrator will respond to the resident, letting the resident know that all councilors have received a copy of her response, and also provide copies of her response to the City Council. Pickleball Court Request The City Council discussed a letter received from the Oakdale Pickleball Club about the need for additional courts. City Administrator Volkers noted that staff would respond. Willowbrooke Master Development Agreement Community Development Director Streetar provided an overview of an amended Master Planned Unit Development Agreement between the city and White Star Farms LLC (Maplewood Development) and US Home Corporation (Lennar Homes) relating to the Willowbrooke project. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Community Development Director Streetar noted that Table 1, Phase 3, Housing Types and Phasing, the asterisks represent when development is likely to occur in Phases 2 and 3 but total number of units are not determined at this time. In discussing 40th Street, City Administrator Volkers informed the City Council that the 2021 Capital Improvement Program might need to be amended to reflect the construction of 40th Street being moved to 2022, Community Development Director Streetar explained that that the developer was initially planning to construct 40th Street in 2022, then moved to 2021; current plan is to install the water and sewer in 2021 and the road and storm sewer in 2022. City Attorney Thomson explained that capital improvement programs serve as planning tools and the city has the option to amend it, but there is no legal requirement to do so. In response to a question from Mayor Reinke, Community Development Director Streetar discussed the location of private utilities on the site. Referencing projected $100,000 cost increase for the city’s share of 40th Street, Council Member Zabel asked that the developer, rather than the city, be responsible for any associated cost increases as it was their decision to delay construction of the roadway. WORKSHOP May 25, 2021 Page Four City Administrator Volkers provided an overview of the agreement notations provided by Attorney Thomson in an earlier email. Referencing Item Five on Page Four, Council Member Zabel reiterated that the developer be financially responsible should the project be delayed or building does not occur. Community Development Director Streetar noted that the assessments relating to 40th Street would be paid no matter the circumstance and added that the Master Development Agreement with the developers is very detailed. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel about park funding, Community Development Director Streetar explained that the assessment for the portion of 40th Street adjacent to the park would be split between city and the developer. Referencing improvements to Ideal Avenue, Community Development Director Streetar indicated that the Willowbrooke plat would be able to be recorded when the City of Lake Elmo approves the cooperative maintenance agreement for Ideal Avenue. In response to a question from Council Member Ingebrigtson, Community Development Director Streetar explained that grading would begin on the site and construction would take place over the next 48 months. City Administrator Volkers noted that the accelerated construction timeframe would also accelerate the need to hire additional building inspection staff. She added that staff would be updating the city’s financial outlook. COUNCIL TOPICS (continued Council Member Swedberg indicated that she would share information with the Parks Division on successful method used at her church to deter birds from nesting. ADJOURNMENT The workshop adjourned at 6:48 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk  WORKSHOP OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL June 8, 2021 The City Council held a workshop on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 5:00 PM. Present: Mayor Paul Reinke Council Members: Jake Ingebrigtson Susan Olson Colleen Swedberg Kevin Zabel Also Present: Christina Volkers, City Administrator Susan Barry, City Clerk Linnea Graffunder-Bartels, Senior Community Development Specialist Nick Newton, Police Captain Chelsea Petersen, Administrative Services Director Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Bill Sullivan, Chief of Police Kevin Wold, Fire Chief ADVISORY BODY REAPPOINTMENT INTERVIEWS: EDC The City Council interviewed the following persons seeking reappointment to the Economic Development Commission: Dave Halper, Mark Landis, Gary Livingston, and Scott Oeschsner. BETHESDA – HELMO STATION PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Streetar reviewed a request from Bethesda Lutheran Communities for $1.7 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance to develop a 71-unit apartment building at 390 Helmo Avenue, with 17 units dedicated to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He noted that the TIF would be used to address extraordinary costs related to soil conditions and construction cost increases. Tom Campbell, Bethesda Lutheran Communities, explained that they although they were not seeking TIF at the start of the project, it is now needed. Much has changed which will be discussed further. Mr. Campbell provided an overview of the other financial components for the project. Sue Foley, Bethesda Lutheran Communities, spoke on behalf of other parents present and explained the need for housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jon Marxhausen, Pastor from Grace of God Church on 4th Street spoke in support of the project. Several members of the City Council requested that additional detail be provided before making a decision. WORKSHOP June 8, 2021 Page Two COUNCIL DAIS SECURITY UPGRADE Staff was asked to bring back quotes on security upgrade options for the existing dais to be considered as part of the 2022 Budget. City Administrator Volkers added that police staff would provide an overview of security protocol and the use of panic alarms with the City Council in the near future. CRISIS MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Fire Chief Wold, Emergency Management Director for Oakdale, provided a brief overview of the city’s Emergency Management Plan and noted that a copy of the plan be provided to the City Council later in the year after it had been updated. Nick Newton, Captain Police Department provided a verbal update on the crisis management plan that was created after the civil unrest in Oakdale in 2020. Emphasis was made on good communications and that the Police Chief of the respective department will likely be the one to go in front of the media, but the City Administrator will be the liaison for communications between the department regarding the incident and elected officials. ADVISORY BODY REAPPOINTMENT INTERVIEWS The City Council interviewed the following persons seeking reappointment to the Environmental Management Commission: Keith Miller; Bonnie Wilson was not able to attend. The City Council briefly discussed reappointing Keith Miller and Bonnie Wilson to the Environmental Management Commission, reappointing Dave Halper and Gary Livingston to the Economic Development Commission, and not reappointing Mark Landis and Scott Oeschsner to the Economic Development Commission. 40TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Council Member Zabel reviewed a memorandum he prepared asking the City Council to consider seeking a bonding request to fund the construction of a pedestrian bridge, with safety fencing, on the 40th Street overpass. He indicated that the bridge would provide a safe, dedicated walking space on the overpass, located west of the new Willowbrooke project. He said the bridge would be similar to the project recently completed over Highway 94 on Radio Drive and County Road 13. Council Member Zabel commented on the possibility of submitting it for the 2022 legislative session. The City Council supported the suggestion. COUNCIL TOPICS WORKSHOP June 8, 2021 Page Three Council Member Olson noted that Independent School District 622 Superintendent Osorio-Tucci planned to speak with cities about issues relating to mental health and learning disabilities prior to the 2021-22 school year. Council Member Swedberg suggested that the city restart the engraved paver program at the Discovery Center by offering persons to purchase “Friends of Nature” pavers. In response to a comment from Council Member Ingebrigtson, City Administrator Volkers noted that body cams for police officers would involve significant costs relating to technology and storage and she expects this will be discussed further in labor negotiations. Council Member Ingebrigtson indicated that he was leaning toward not supporting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Bethesda project. Community Development Director Streetar provided clarification on the materials provided relating to the TIF request. Council Member Zabel requested an update from Recreation Superintendent Williams on the registration status of the programs and events being offered at no cost to residents. He also asked for information on the accommodations being made by the Recreation Department for programs affected by the high heat and humidity. In response to a question from Council Member Zabel, Fire Chief Wold noted that the Fire Department had resumed its program of driving by birthday parties in the community, per request. ADJOURNMENT The workshop adjourned at 6:52 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk  REGULAR MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL June 22, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on June 22, 2021, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Reinke at 7:04 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 Susan Barry, City Clerk Mary Cutrufello, Planning Intern Nick Newton, Police Captain Chelsea Petersen, Administrative Services Director Emily Shively, City Planner Bob Streetar, Community Development Director Bill Sullivan, Chief of Police Kevin Wold, Fire Chief Jason Zimmerman, Finance Director AGENDA AMENDMENTS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 22, 2021 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO TABLE THE AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ITEM UNDER OTHER TO THE JULY 13, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG ZABEL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA MATERIALS RELATING TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST FROM BETHESDA LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES. 5 AYES. REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2021 Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Workshop, May 11, 2021 Regular Meeting, May 25, 2021 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE WORKSHOP MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. OPEN FORUM a) Police Chief Sullivan Retirement Recognition Mayor Reinke opened the meeting up to the audience for comments. Police Officer Coffey, representing the Oakdale Police Department, recognized Police Chief Sullivan for his years of service and his leadership and support over the past 34 years. Officer Hagland, the most senior police officer, representing the Oakdale Police Department, presented Police Chief Sullivan with a plaque. b) Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Day/Month Mayor Reinke proclaimed July as “Parks and Recreation Month” and July 16 as “Recreation Professionals Day”. No other comments were brought forth. CONSENSUS MOTIONS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENSUS MOTIONS: a) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-60, Providing for the competitive negotiated sale of $2,890,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A. b) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-61, Appointing Dan Tobritzhofer to full time Public Works Maintenance Worker for the Street Division, effective June 23, 2021, at a rate of pay consistent with the existing labor agreement. REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2021 Page Three c) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-62, Appointing Brenda Hummel to full time Property and Evidence Technician, effective June 23, 2021, at a rate of pay consistent with the existing pay plan. d) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-63, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 240 square foot accessory building at 1986 Helena Road (Vang). e) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-64, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 240 square foot accessory building at 7169 – 17th Street (Holter). f) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-65, Appointing Ethan Kalin as a Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker for the Parks Division, effective June 23, 2021, at a rate of pay consistent with the current pay plan. 5 AYES. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a) Parks and Recreation Commission: Reappointment of Commissioners A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO REAPPOINT JANET CUNNINGHAM AND MARK GIANNINI TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024. 5 AYES. b) Planning Commission: Reappointment of Commissioner A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO REAPPOINT DALLAS PIERSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION; TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024. 5 AYES. Planning Commissioner Jurgensen did not seek reappointment. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a) Tartan High School – Site Plan City Planner Shively reviewed a request from Independent School District 622 (ISD 622) for site plan approval for additions, renovations, and modifications at Tartan High School, 828 Greenway Avenue. She added that site circulations would separate buses from drop-off and parking areas. REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2021 Page Four In response to a question from Mayor Reinke as to how COVID was factored into the design, Sal Bagley from Wold Architects noted that the design would offer more open space and air circulation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO WAIVE READING AND RESOLUTION 2021-66, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR BUILDING ADDITIONS AND CIRCULATION CHANGES AT 828 GREENWAY AVENUE (TARTAN HIGH SCHOOL – ISD 622). 5 AYES. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS a) Bethesda Project Tax Increment Financing Request Community Development Director Streetar reviewed a request for tax increment financing (TIF) from Bethesda Lutheran Communities to develop a 71-unit apartment building at 390 Helmo Avenue, with 17 units dedicated for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He further explained that the TIF would be approximately $1.68 million pay-as-you-go over 26 years and with principle and interest would be estimated at $3.3 million. Council Member Ingebrigtson supported the project but stated that $3.3 million was too much of a tax burden for the community. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-67, ESTABLISHING THE FUNDAMENTAL TERMS OF TAX INCREMENT ASSISTANCE TO BETHESDA LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES AS IT RELATES TO THEIR APARTMENT PROJECT AT HELMO STATION. A ROLE CALL VOTE WAS CALLED: COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON NAY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG AYE MAYOR REINKE AYE COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON AYE COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL ABSTAIN 3 TO 1; MOTION PASSED. Mayor Reinke stated that the formal request from Bethesda for tax increment financing would come before the City Council in August. REGULAR MEETING June 22, 2021 Page Five b) Cornerstone Village - Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement City Planner Shively reviewed a request to establish a public hearing to vacate the drainage and utility easement on Outlot C in the Bethesda Lutheran Communities Cornerstone Village development in Helmo Station, 4th Street and Helmo Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-68, INITIATING THE VACATION OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER OUTLOT C, CORNERSTONE VILLAGE (EASTERN PORTION OF OUTLOT C, OAKS BUSINESS PARK). 5 AYES. COUNCIL TOPICS Council Member Swedberg noted that the Economic Development Commission was very supportive of the Local Option Sales Tax. Mayor Reinke noted that the Tree Board discussed a planting project at the dog park and supported continuing to use the pre-registration process for the Arbor Day tree giveaway. Mayor Reinke announced that Summerfest would be held June 25 and 26 and provided an overview of the planned events. Mayor Reinke announced that the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent golf tournament fundraiser was very successful. Council Member Swedberg thanked the Parks Division for assistance with the June 19 Landscape Revival event at City Hall. CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 5 TO JUNE 18 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,054,062.84. 5 AYES. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 2021, AT 7:36 PM. 5 AYES.  County Update Oakdale City Council Meeting July 27, 2021 Topics • Metro Gold Line • 4th St Bridge • Bielenberg/Helmo Bridge • Hadley/36 Interchange - Landscaping • Radio Drive Pedestrian Bridge over I-94 • I-94 East Metro Interchange Study • Century Avenue Study • Lake Elmo Park Reserve – West Side Entrance • Farney Creek Dam • Central Yard Waste Search 2  METRO Gold Line • FTA granted entry to the Engineering Phase in May, 2021. • Gold Line elements in Oakdale: • Greenway and Helmo Stations • Contiguous trail through entire Oakdale Helmo Station from Oakdale’s BRTOD Plan segment (Century Ave to Woodbury) • Three bridges: • BRT/trail bridge over Century • Reconstructed 4th Street Bridges • New Bielenberg / Helmo Bridge • Close coordination with Oakdale on all design elements 4 Street Bridge th • This project was granted $3.5M for FY 2022-2023 through Omnibus Transportation Budget Bill. • The funds will support Gold Line project to reconstruct this bridge to include: • New automobile lanes • Bicycle and pedestrian lane • Two Way Center Running BRT lanes Bielenberg / Helmo Bridge • Gold Line will build a bridge connecting Oakdale and Woodbury: • Two Way Vehicular Traffic • Two Way Center Running BRT Traffic • A bike/pedestrian trail on the east side • MnDOT will own the bridge • We appreciate Oakdale and Woodbury working together to facilitate long term maintenance Hadley Avenue (CSAH 13) at TH36 Landscaping • Landscaping installations followed overall roadway and bridge construction • Awarded to a local contractor (Valdez) • Work completed fall 2020 6 Radio Drive (CSAH 13) Pedestrian Bridge over I-94 • Pedestrian-Only bridge • Project also added a roadway lane on southbound Radio Drive • Project Included landscape plantings • Work completed fall 2020 7 I-94 East Metro Interchange Study • Study to analyze the future of this important System Interchange • Includes numerous stakeholders including Cities, County, State, Federal Highway Administration • Initial results from Phase I of the study will be released later this year Century Avenue • MnDOT leading a visioning study for Century Avenue (Trunk Highway 120) • From I-94 to I-694 • Create a vision for corridor – for vehicles and also bikes and pedestrians • Will include the Century and Highway 36 area –showing need for an interchange • Initial results to be shared this fall Lake Elmo Park Reserve • New west side entrance to Lake Elmo Park is open • Responds to requests from Oakdale and Lake Elmo Residents • 19 parking spots – access to trails • West Side trails – connect to entire Lake Elmo Park trail system • Vehicle permit is required Farney Creek Dam • Earthen Dam located on western edge of Lake Elmo Park Reserve • Dam manages regional water flow to Eagle Point Lake and Lake Elmo • Improves water quality and clarity of water flowing out of Oakdale • Major repair after large washout and culvert failure  Central County Yard Waste Site • Research has shown a need for central yard waste services in the Oakdale/Lake Elmo/Bayport/Stillwater area. • County is currently searching for a location • Expects to have candidate locations determined by the end of the year Gratitude and Recognition  Resolution acknowledging the public service of Oakdale Police Chief Bill Sullivan Commissioner Service Awards  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: July 27, 2021 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: CP Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ CA Approval: CW Consensus Motions a ☒ Public Hearing ☐ Department: ☐ Title: Transfiguration Church: Noise Variance and Temporary Liquor License Requests BACKGROUND Transfiguration Church will be holding a Feast Day Festival on Saturday, August 7 and has requested the city grant a variance to allow a live band to play between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM as well as for the issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for 6133 15th Street North. Letters to property owners within 500 feet asking for input on the request should have gone out prior to the request coming before the City Council but, unfortunately, did not. As this event will take place prior to the next City Council meeting, staff will mail notices to properties within 500 feet of Transfiguration Church about the event, should it be approved, and ask anyone to call 911 if the sound levels cause them any disturbance. STAFF AND/OR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve a temporary variance to Section 19-4(c) of Chapter 19 – Noise to allow Transfiguration Church to amplify sound in the form of live music on Saturday, August 7, 2021, between the hours of 6 and 9 PM; also to approve the issuance of a Temporary Liquor License to Transfiguration Church for their Feast Day Festival being held at 6133 15th Street North. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council approve a temporary variance to Section 19-4(c) of Chapter 19 – Noise, to allow Transfiguration Church to amplify sound in the form of live music on Saturday, August 7, 2021, between the hours of 6 and 9 PM; also to approve the issuance of a Temporary Liquor License to Transfiguration Church for their Feast Day Festival being held at 6133 15th Street North.  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: July 27 2021 Advisory Board/Commission ☒ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: RS Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing Department: ☐ Title: Appointment of Economic Development Commissioner BACKGROUND There are currently two vacancies on the Economic Development Commission. On July 27, the City Council interviewed an applicant interested in serving on the commission. STAFF AND/OR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council consider making an appointment to the Economic Development Commission. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council appoint the following to serve on the Economic Development Commission: Jeff Bates Term to Begin: August 1, 2021 Term to End: June 30, 2024  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: July 27 2021 Advisory Board/Commission ☒ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: RS Award of Bid ☐ Other: ☐ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing Department: ☐ Title: Appointment of Planning Commissioner BACKGROUND There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission. On July 13, the City Council interviewed an applicant interested in serving on the commission. STAFF AND/OR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council consider making an appointment to the Planning Commission. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council appoint the following to serve on the Planning Commission: Thomas Willenbring Term to Begin: August 1, 2021 Term to End: June 30, 2024  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Meeting Date: July 27 2021 Advisory Board/Commission ☐ Open Forum ☐ DH Approval: CV Award of Bid ☐ Other: Council Presentations ☒ ☐ CA Approval: CV Consensus Motions ☐ Public Hearing Department: ☐ Title: Advisory Body Assignment Modifications BACKGROUND Each year, the City Council selects from among its members, those to serve as liaisons for the city’s five advisory bodies. Liaisons serve as a source of communication between the City Council and the advisory body. When called upon at an advisory body meeting, the respective liaisons can provide an update on relevant actions and/or discussions from the recent City Council meeting; at City Council meetings, liaisons may choose to provide a brief update on actions and/or discussions from the recent advisory body meeting. At their December 8 work session, the City Council identified which members would serve two-year terms as liaisons on the city’s respective advisory bodies. Pursuant to the recent appointment of family members to the Economic Development Commission and to the Planning Commission, the advisory body liaison appointments should be modified. STAFF AND/OR BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council modify the council liaison appointments for the Economic Development Commission and the Planning Commission as noted below. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED It is requested that the City Council make a motion to modify the council liaison appointments for the Economic Development Commission and the Planning Commission as such: Commission Current Council Liaison New Council Liaison Economic Development Commission Colleen Swedberg Susan Olson Planning Commission Susan Olson Colleen Swedberg