City Council

REGULAR MEETING OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL October 26, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on October 26, 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 Chief Kevin Wold, Fire Chief Jason Zimmerman, Finance Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2021, WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: CONSENT ITEM A: CORRECTION OF ADDRESS FOR THE SANCTUARY CHURCH TO 5299 GENEVA AVENUE. 5 AYES. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Workshop, August 10, 2021 Special Workshop, August 17, 2021 Regular Meeting, September 28, 2021 Special Meeting, October 7, 2021 Regular Meeting, October 12, 2021 Special Meeting, October 12, 2021 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE WORKSHOP MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2021 Page Two A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 17, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDGERG, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 12, 2021, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. OPEN FORUM a) Proclamation: Small Business Saturday Mayor Reinke proclaimed November 27 as “Small Business Saturday.” Mayor Reinke invited comments from the audience; no comments were brought forth. CONSENSUS MOTIONS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENSUS MOTIONS: REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2021 Page Three a) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-93, Designating polling locations, per Minnesota Statutes 204B.16. b) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-94, Approving the summary publication of Ordinance 877, 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). c) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-95, Rescinding Resolution 2021-86; and Approving the vacation of the southerly five feet of the easement on the north lot line of 2270 Helmo Avenue North. d) Approve the issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license to Transfiguration Church to make alcohol sales at 6133 15th Street N. for a private event being held October 29. e) Waive reading and adopt FR-021, Policies and Procedures for Federal Awards Administration. f) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-96, Approving the allocation of Fiscal Recovery Funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as revenue replacement and the use of this funding for government services. g) Authorize Mayor and City Administrator entering into agreement with BakerTilly for Tax Increment Financing District Review. h) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-97, Appointing Steve Goodwin as Police Captain, effective October 27, 2021, at a rate of pay consistent with the existing labor agreement. i) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-98, Approve the hiring of Gregory P. Brady as Chief Building Official, effective November 10, 2021. j) Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2021-99, Approve the hiring of Kathy A. Laur as City Clerk, effective November 29, 2021. 5 AYES. STAFF REPORTS a) Public Works Director/City Engineer: Project Updates Public Works Director/City Engineer provided updates on the following projects: REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2021 Page Four 2021 Street Reconstruction project: Completed. Willowbrooke Development: Curbing being installed. Lift Station 11: Work has started. Lift Station 6: Staff to meet with City of Lake Elmo. Carbon Filter Changeout at Water Treatment Facility: To occur October 27 to November 3. Winter Preparations: Annual plow meeting held October 26. Winter Parking Regulations: November 1 to April 1, no on street Parking from midnight to 5 AM or Following snowfall of two inches or more. Set trash and recycling cans behind the Curb on collection day. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS and COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES Parks and Recreation Commission Council Member Ingebrigtson noted that Public Works Director/City Engineer Bachmeier presented the city’s proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2022. Personnel Changes Mayor Reinke commented on the number of staff leaving the city due to retirements. CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWEDBERG, TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 9 TO OCTOBER 22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $691,389.75. 5 AYES. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ZABEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 26, 2021, AT 7:16 PM. 5 AYES. Respectfully submitted, Susan Barry, City Clerk