City Council

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL July 23, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale was held on July 23, 2024 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kevin Zabel at 6:59 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 Andy Gitzlaff, Community Development Director Max Lohse, Community Development Specialist Nick Newton, Police Chief Lori Pulkrabek, Communications Manager Kyle Stasica, Finance Director Kevin Wold, Fire Chief/Acting Public Works Director Others Present: Laura Fenstermaker, Oakdale Resident PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 23, 2024. 5 AYES APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Workshop, July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting, July 9, 2024 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO APPROVE THE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024. 5 AYES A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024. 1 5 AYES PUBLIC HEARING a) Proposed Property Tax Abatements for the Purpose of Issuing Tax Abatement Bonds to Finance Certain Public Improvements Finance Director Kyle Stasica explained that the proposed property tax abatement is for the purpose of issuing tax abatement bonds to finance public improvements at the Springs at Willowbrooke. The four projects include the Willowbrooke Commons Park, Willowbrooke Trails, Willowbrooke Open Space, and Willowbrooke Neighborhood West Parking Area. Mayor Zabel opened the public hearing and welcomed comments from the audience. No comments were heard. Mayor Zabel closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-63, APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS. 5 AYES b) Intent to Issue General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds and Proposal to Adopt a Capital Improvement Plan for 2024 through 2028 under Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521 Mr. Stasica explained that the capital improvement bonds would support a capital improvement plan for the building of the new Public Works Facility, Police Expansion, and City Hall Renovation. Mayor Zabel opened the public hearing and welcomed comments from the audience. No comments were heard. Mayor Zabel closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-64, APPROVING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS. 5 AYES OPEN FORUM Laura Fenstermaker, 7559 5th Street North, addressed the Council about a rumor regarding the Oakdale LA Fitness closing on August 31st. She was looking for information and follow up from the City. CONSENSUS MOTIONS a) Request that the City Council approve the noise variance to Mr. Shane Cronk for his property at 6958 40th St N on September 28, 2024 for the hours of 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. b) Request that the City Council approve the THC license for Kwik Trip #869 located at 3355 Hadley Avenue North for the current term which expires on June 30, 2025. 2  c) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a three-year agreement with the HERO Center effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. d) Request that City Council waive reading and adopt Resolution 2024-61, Supporting a Redevelopment Grant Application in Connection with the Tanners Lake Redevelopment Project. e) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the proposal between GoodPointe Technology and the City of Oakdale for the Pavement Condition Index Project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO APPROVE CONSENSUS MOTIONS A-E, 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 7/11/24, Council Liaison Ingebrigtson) Council Member Ingebrigtson mentioned the Planning Commission discussed the Murray Conditional Use Permit, and a proposed development on the City-owned property at Tanners Lake. Parks and Recreation Commission (met on 7/16/24, Council Liaison Morcomb) Council Member Morcomb said the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the Park System Plan, and that a related survey is open through August 31 for the residents to share input on City parks. Tree Board (no meeting, Council Liaison Willenbring) AWARD OF BIDS a) Award of Bid for City Project P2024-03 (Walton Ballfield Lighting Upgrade to LED) Fire Chief/Acting Public Works Director Kevin Wold explained the bidding process on the upgrade to the Walton Ballfield lighting to LED. Staff recommended the awarding of the low bids in both categories. Council Member Morcomb asked about the saturation of the ground with all the rain, and whether or not this project will be able to be completed this fall. Chief Wold said that is a risk and hopefully it will dry out. To follow up, Council Member Morcomb asked if delayed, would the bids be valid into next year. Chief Wold said he would check and follow up with the Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HER TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-59, AWARDING THE BIDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MATERIALS FOR CITY PROJECT P2024-03 (WALTON BALLFIELD LIGHTING UPGRADE TO LED), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE APPLICABLE AGREEMENTS, AND TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO $415,000. 3 5 AYES STAFF REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a) Murray Conditional Use Permit – Oversized Accessory Structure at 4603 Hillvale Way N Community Development Specialist Max Lohse spoke on the request for building an oversized shed on the stated property. The staff recommended approval of this conditional use permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024--62, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 4603 HILLVALE WAY NORTH SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. 5 AYES CITY ATTORNEY No Report ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT a) Approve a Resolution Governing Write-In Vote Counting for the City of Oakdale City Administrator Chris Volkers outlined the governing of write-in votes for the City per MN State Statute. The proposed resolution states the City will require that write-in votes for an individual candidate be counted only if the number of write-in votes are equal to or greater than the fewest number of votes for one of the balloted candidates. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO WAIVE READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-60, GOVERNING WRITE-IN VOTE COUNTING FOR THE CITY OF OAKDALE. Mayor Zabel stated his intent to vote against this resolution because the current write-in vote counting process works in his opinion. 4 AYES 1 NAY – ZABEL COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Council Member Her mentioned he will not be seeking re-election this fall. He encouraged residents (especially those of color) to run for office, and stated his appreciation for all he has learned, the relationships built, and the opportunity to serve the community. Council Member Willenbring thanked Council Member Her for his service and noted what a pleasure it was to work with him. Council Member Ingebrigtson gave his advice for those interested in running for City Council. He and Council Member Morcomb thanked Council Member Her for his service. 4 Mayor Zabel made announcements about the following: • The Oakdale Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 2 to 6 PM in the City Hall parking lot through mid-October. • The City is halfway through the Summer Concert Series. Upcoming concerts include: o July 24th – The Beatnik Brothers, playing hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s o July 31st – Bazillions, a show for kids and families o August 7th – The Backyard Band, playing danceable rock ‘n roll and country • Consider applying for a City advisory body. The City currently has openings for the Economic Development Commission and the Environmental Management Commission. Each commission meets eight times per year. To learn more and apply, visit the City website, www.oakdalemn.gov. • Night to Unite is on Tuesday, August 6th. If you plan to host an event, please register on the City website, www.oakdalemn.gov, by this Friday, July 26th. CLAIMS A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MORCOMB, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON TO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 10, 2024 TO JULY 23, 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,168,745.75. 5 AYES ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER INGEBRIGTSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLENBRING TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 23, 2024, AT 7:31 PM. 5 AYES Respectfully submitted, Sara Ludwig, City Clerk 5