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REGULAR MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL October 12, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on October 12, 2021, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Reinke at 7:02 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 Nick Newton, Police Captain Erin Perdu, Planner Kevin Wold, Fire Chief Jason Zimmerman, Finance Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troops 580 and 110 conducted a Presentation of Colors flag ceremony and the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: “ADORN” CHANGED TO “RECESS”. 5 AYES. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF PROPERTY – 2270 HELMO AVENUE Planner Perdu reviewed a request to vacate a portion of an easement at 2270 Helmo Avenue to allow the property owners to pave a gravel section of their driveway. Council Member Ingebrigtson shared his support for the request. REGULAR MEETING October 12, 2021 Page Two Mayor Reinke opened the hearing and invited comments from the public; no comments were brought forth. Mayor Reinke closed the hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-86, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE SOUTHERLY FIVE FEET OF THE EASEMENT ON THE NORTH LOT LINE OF 2270 HELMO AVENUE. 5 AYES. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF PROPERTY – 6006 – 25TH STREET CIRCLE Planner Perdu reviewed a request to vacate Brochway Lane where it crosses property at and around 6006 – 25th Street Circle. Mayor Reinke opened the hearing and invited comments from the public; no comments were brought forth. Mayor Reinke closed the hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-87, APPROVING THE VACATION OF BROCKWAY LANE WHERE IT CROSSES AT AND AROUND 6006 – 25TH STREET CIRCLE. 5 AYES. MOTION TO RECONSIDER City Attorney Thomson stated that the motion to vacate the easement for 2270 Helmo should have identified the northerly five feet rather than the southerly five feet and asked that a corrected motion be reconsidered. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO RECONSIDER THE MOTION MADE TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-86, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE SOUTHERLY FIVE FEET OF THE EASEMENT ON THE NORTH LOT LINE OF 2270 HELMO AVENUE. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-86, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE NORTHERLY FIVE FEET OF THE EASEMENT ON THE NORTH LOT LINE OF 2270 HELMO AVENUE. 5 AYES. REGULAR MEETING October 12, 2021 Page Three APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting, September 14, 2021 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. OPEN FORUM a) Boy Scout Troops 580 and 110 The City Council recognized the scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troops 580 and 110 and each made an introduction with their name and home city. b) Proclamation: First Responders Day Mayor Reinke proclaimed October 28 as “First Responders Day.” Mayor Reinke invited comments from the public. Andy Morick, 7833 – 31st Street, comments on a large warehouse being proposed along Ideal Avenue in Lake Elmo and expressed concerns with added traffic on Ideal Avenue. Mayor Reinke asked that Mr. Morick also share his concerns with Washington County as that is a county road responsibility. CONSENSUS MOTIONS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENSUS MOTIONS: a) Waive the reading and adopt Resolution 2021-88, Approving the appointment of Holly Wilson as Human Resources Director, effective October 18, 2021. b) Amend Policy FR-010: Council Initiated Public Improvement Project Financing. c) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-89, Approving the Letter of Engagement for Auditing Services with Redpath and Company; and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator entering into said document. d) Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Axon for the purchase of 14 Tasers. REGULAR MEETING October 12, 2021 Page Four e) Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Independent School District 622 for School Resources Officer for the 2021-2022 school year. 5 AYES. ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMISSIONS a) Tree Board: Minutes of June 15, 2021 The City Council acknowledged receipt of the Tree Board minutes of June 15, 2021. STAFF REPORTS a) Community Development: Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendment; Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendment Greenway Station Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development (BRTOD) Planner Perdu reviewed requests to approve a Comprehensive Plan and Map amendments and other approvals relating to the Greenway Station Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development (BRTOD), located in the vicinity of Greenway Avenue and Hudson Boulevard. Council Member Ingebrigtson shared his appreciation to the residents who shared comments and concerns about the proposed Greenway Station project and noted that he would be voting in favor of the project after weighing the impact on the property owner and his desire to rezone the site. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-90, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD APPENDIX F, GREENWAY STATION SMALL AREA PLAN AND REGUIDING THE SUBJECT PARCELS TO GREENWAY STATION BUS RAPID TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 876, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF OAKDALE, CHAPTER 25, ZONING, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 16, TO ADD SECTION 25-120 ADOPTING THE GREENWAY STATION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (GS-PUD). 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 877, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF OAKDALE, CHAPTER 25 – ZONING, REZONING THE SUBJECT PARCELS FROM C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO GREENWAY STATION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (GREENWAY STATION-PUD). 5 AYES. REGULAR MEETING October 12, 2021 Page Five b) Public Works Director/City Engineer: Initiate 2022 Street Reconstruction Program Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier reviewed a request to initiate the 2022 street reconstruction project, contingent upon approval of the 2022 Capital Improvement Program. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER KEVIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-91, INITIATING CITY PROJECT 2022-01 (2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, RECONSTRUCTION, AND OVERLAY PROGRAM) AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS TO IMPROVE THE PAVEMENT, UTILITY CONDITIONS, AND LIGHTING CONDITIONS ON THE NOTED ROADWAYS, WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THESE PROJECTS WILL BE APPROVED IN THE 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 5 AYES. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT a) Donation to City Fire Department A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-92, ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM BARBARA ZEHOSKI, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100, TO THE OAKDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 5 AYES. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Council Member Zabel recognized the following businesses: Wild Boar Celebrating five years in the city Oak Marsh Golf Course Celebrating 25 years in the city Bierstube Celebrating 13 years in the city Council Member Swedberg welcomed Parks Superintendent Jeff Koesling back to work after a long absence. Mayor Reinke thanked all the volunteers who participate in the Adopt a Road program. Mayor Reinke congratulated Senior Community Development Specialist Linnea Graffunder-Bartels on her new position with the City of Minneapolis. Council Member Ingebrigtson offered condolences to Planning Commissioner Dallas Pierson on the recent loss of his wife. CLAIMS REGULAR MEETING October 12, 2021 Page Six A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 25 TO OCTOBER 8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,641,398.43. 5 AYES. RECESS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO RECESS TO A WORK SESSION AT 7:40 PM. 5 AYES. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk  SPECIAL MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL October 12, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on October 12, 2021, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Reinke at 8:00 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 Brandon Fitzsimmons, Shareholder Attorney, Flaherty & Hood Karina Patino, Legal Analyst, Flaherty & Hood A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO CLOSE THE MEETING FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 13D.03, SUBDIVISON 1. 5 AYES. Mayor Reinke reopened the meeting at 9:20 PM. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 2021, AT 9:22 PM. 5 AYES. Respectfully submitted, Christina M. Volkers, City Administrator