City Council

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL April 9, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on April 9, 2024 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Zabel at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL On a call of roll, the following were present: Mayor Kevin Zabel Council Members: Noah Her Jake Ingebrigtson Andy Morcomb Susan Willenbring Staff Present: Christina Volkers, City Administrator Sara Ludwig, City Clerk Rachel Tierney, Assistant City Attorney Brian Bachmeier, Consulting City Engineer Andy Gitzlaff, Community Development Director Mike Kothe, Utilities Division Superintendent Nick Newton, Police Chief Lori Pulkrabek, Communications Manager Kyle Stasica, Finance Director Others Present: Kevin Bergerson, Gambling Manager, White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association (WBLAHA) Toua Lor, Owner of Oak Liquor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Zabel stated that the agenda was slightly amended. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2024. 5 AYES APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Workshop, March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting, March 26, 2024 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB TO APPROVE THE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2024. 1 5 AYES A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2024. 5 AYES PUBLIC HEARING None OPEN FORUM a) Proclamation: Fair Housing Month Mayor Zabel proclaimed the month of April, 2024 as “Fair Housing Month”. CONSENSUS MOTIONS a) Request that the City Council waive reading and adopt Resolution 2024-36, accepting municipal re- cycling grant funds in the amount of $52,478 from Washington County to the City of Oakdale, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the 2024 Washington County Municipal Re- cycling Grant agreement. b) Request that the City Council approve the issuance of a purchase order by the City Administrator for picnic tables from Flagship Recreation through the Minnesota State Contract in a total amount not to exceed $31,722.98 for City Project P2023-04 (Willowbrooke Commons). c) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign and execute the amendment to Real Property Donation Agreement with 3M. d) Request that the City Council approve a one-year extension, with an expiration date of May 7, 2025, for Rios de Agua Viva to obtain a building permit for the proposed church at 7287 Stillwater Boulevard N. e) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign and execute the encroachment license agreement with Impact Apartments I, LLC. f) Request that the City Council waive reading and adopt Resolution 2024-35, accepting the improve- ments and authorizing final payment for City Project R2023-02 (Street Overlay) to Bituminous Road- ways, Inc. in the amount of $40,034.35. g) Request that the City Council approve the renewal of liquor licenses to the listed businesses herein for the period April 10, 2024 – March 31, 2025 on the condition that the license is approved by the State of MN. h) Request that the City Council approve the purchase of a Maclean MV 5 Municipal Tractor from ABM Equipment & Supply for an amount not to exceed $169,817 through the State of Minnesota Cooper- ative Purchasing Venture which includes the trade-in of City Vehicle 3317, in the amount of $14,000, and trade in of an 84” Maclean snow blower, in the amount of $5,200, and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to accept the quote for such. 2 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER TO APPROVE CONSENSUS MOTIONS A-H, AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Economic Development Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Her) Environmental Management Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Zabel) Planning Commission (met on 4/4/24, Council Liaison Ingebrigtson) Council Member Ingebrigtson stated that training on general advisory board responsibilities and planning/zoning was completed with members of Planning Commission; and that there was an application for an accessory dwelling. Parks and Recreation Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Morcomb) Tree Board (no meeting, Council Liaison Willenbring) AWARD OF BIDS None STAFF REPORTS POLICE a) Liquor Sales License Renewal Request – Oak Liquor Police Chief Nick Newton reviewed the Request for Council Action regarding Oak Liquor. Council Member Ingebrigtson asked if the establishment passed any compliance checks in 2023. Chief Newton stated that no other compliance checks were done in 2023 aside from the two that were failed. Mayor Zabel invited the applicant, Toua Lor, to speak on the matter if desired. Prior to Mr. Lor’s comments, Assistant City Attorney Rachel Tierney provided clarity on the recommendation before the Council. She recommended that if it is the decision of the Council to deny the license, then the license denial should be carried over to the subsequent meeting and staff are directed to prepare a resolution outlining the basis of denial. Then Mr. Lor is provided the right to a hearing. Mr. Lor explained the timeline that led to the lapse in licensing, explaining that a new owner transfer fell through at the last minute, and it was past the deadline to renew the liquor license. He also acknowledged the order by the Police Department to stop liquor sales, but felt it would be a hardship on the business to comply. Council Member Her asked if there was any path forward for the applicant to get back into compliance. Attorney Tierney addressed the options available to the City. Council Member Her said that even though the applicant’s lapse in transaction lead to challenges, he implored the Council to find a solution other than barring them from being licensed to do business in Oakdale. 3  Mayor Zabel stated that as a City, Oakdale has a City Code to defend, and that it should be respectful of all licensees who do follow the rules. Council Member Ingebrigtson stated although he understands the circumstances, he also does not support making any exception. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO DENY ISSUANCE OF A LIQUOR SALES LICENSE FOR THE CURRENT TERM TO OAK LIQUOR INC. DBA OAK LIQUOR AT 1801 GENEVA AVENUE NORTH AND BRING BACK FINDINGS IN RESOLUTION FORMAT FOR FORMAL ACTION AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 23, 2024. THE LICENSEE CONTINUES TO BE UNLICENSED SINCE APRIL 1, 2024. 4 AYES 1 NAY - HER PUBLIC WORKS – UTILITIES a) Request for Additional Funds for City Project U2024-03 (Lift Station 11 Emergency Generator Replacement) Utilities Division Superintendent Mike Kothe presented the request for purchase and why addi- tional funds are needed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-37, APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CITY PROJECT U2024-03 (LIFT STATION 11 EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT), FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $129,500, THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT, AND AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE QUOTE FOR THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE. 5 AYES CITY ATTORNEY a) On-Site Gambling Premises Permit Request – White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association Assistant City Attorney Tierney explained the request by White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association. At the Councils request last meeting, City Attorney Jim Thompson drafted a Resolution for the City as is needed for denial of the request for a premises permit in Oakdale. Kevin Bergerson, Gambling Manager for the WBLAHA, stated that the majority of proceeds go to the Association, but they give back to a lot to charities as well. He added that allowing this request would also benefit The Burrow as well as the City of Oakdale. Mayor Zabel made comments about the current ordinance language, and hoped the City will continue to work on a more open, and emerging policy related to charitable gambling in Oakdale. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-28, DENYING AN ON-SITE GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION AT OAKDALE BURROW. 4 3 AYES 2 NAYS - ZABEL, WILLENBRING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT None COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Zabel made announcements about the following: • Washington County is hosting four Open Book meetings in April, including one at Oakdale City Hall on Wednesday, April 10th from 5 to 7 PM. • Next week is Park Clean Up Week, and the City is looking for volunteers. Parks may be cleaned any time during Park Clean Up Week, April 22nd through 28th. Garbage bags are provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary thank you gift. To volunteer, call Oakdale Recreation at 651-747-3860. • All trees have been reserved for the Pete Graske Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 27th at Walton Park. • A free mobile paper shredding event sponsored by Eberhard Group Real Estate will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 9 AM to Noon in the northeast corner of the City Hall parking lot. • The Maplewood Oakdale Lions Club will again host the Citywide Garage Sale from Thursday, May 2nd through Saturday, May 4th. To add your sale to the list, visit the Maplewood Oakdale Lions Club Facebook page. CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 27, 2024 TO APRIL 9, 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,079,981.55. 5 AYES ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2024, AT 7:32 PM. 5 AYES Respectfully submitted, Sara Ludwig, City Clerk 5