City Council

Minutes Woodbury City Council Wednesday, November 06, 2024 Pursuant to the due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting was duly held virtually and at the Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 6th day of November 2024. Call to Order Mayor Anne Burt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and she welcomed those attending the meeting both in person and virtually. Mayor Burt explained that members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. She stated public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email at council@woodburymn.gov or at 651-714-3524. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. Pledge to Flag Audience, staff, and Council pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Roll Call Upon roll call the following were present: Mayor Anne Burt, Councilmembers: Kim Wilson, Andrea Date, Steve Morris, and Jennifer Santini. Absent: None Others Present: Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk; Kevin Sandstrom, City Attorney; Clinton Gridley, City Administrator; Janelle Schmitz, Community Development Director; and Chris Hartzell, Engineering Director. Special Order of Business A. Report on Closed Session Regarding the Status and Strategy of Ongoing Union Labor Negotiations City Attorney Kevin Sandstrom reviewed the closed session after the last City Council meeting on October 23 rd, 2024. The closed session was held pursuant to Statute 13d.03. The Statute requires the City to note the persons that were involved in the meeting. The five Councilmembers, Mr. Sandstrom, Deputy Administrator Angela Gorall, and City Administrator Clinton Gridley. During the meeting Mr. Gridley provided the Council with the status and strategy of the labor negotiations on all union contracts, as well as some generalized input and direction. B. Koins for K-9s Proclamation Mayor Burt read a Proclamation in full declaring November 20 – December 20, 2024, as Koins for K-9s Month. Mayor Burt mentioned that Donna Stafford was recently elected as the next City Councilmember and will start serving in January 2025. Ms. Stafford explained due to the election, she will be stepping down as president of the K-9 fund in January due to a conflict of interest. She thanked the Council for their support over the last nine years. There has been over $110,000 donated to the City and six dogs. Mayor Burt asked how many collection boxes are in the community. Ms. Stafford replied they have participated with about 54 businesses in 2024. There are about 12 collection boxes in the community. Mayor Burt asked if there was a website that people could go to in order to find the collection boxes. Councilmember Morris replied www.woodburyk9fund.org. Ms. Stafford explained that there has been a request by the K9 team to have new vests for the dogs. They are currently ordering new vests, and there will be a fundraising effort since the vests cost $3,800 each. The vests are customized to each dog and are bulletproof, stab proof, and absorb their sweat. Open Forum  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 06, 2024 The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the Council on subjects, which are not a part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must complete a sign-up sheet prior to the start of the meeting. Give the sign-up sheet to any staff person. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The Council will listen attentively to comments but, in most instances, will not respond at the meeting. Typically, replies to the concerns expressed will be made via letter or phone call within a week. Consent Agenda All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered a separate subject of discussion by the Council. Item A Approval of Council Minutes – October 23, 2024 Item B To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-217 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the Release and Settlement Agreement with the family involved, accepting payment of $7,500 for monument repairs at Eagle Valley Golf Course and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign said Release and Settlement Agreement. Item C To adopt a motion to extend the project approvals for Chick-fil-A East, Project No. 03-2023-00519, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Council Letter 24-274. Item D 1. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-218 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing the acquisition of 6895 Bailey Road in the amount of $1,088,000, use of funds from the Park Dedication Fund and the necessary budget amendment. 2. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-219 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting Grant Funds in the Amount of $251,000 from the Washington County Land and Water Legacy Grant Program to the City of Woodbury. 3. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-220 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting Cost Participation in the Amount of $175,000 from the South Washington Watershed District to the City of Woodbury. 4. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-221 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting Grant Funds in the Amount of $425,000 from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program to the City of Woodbury. Item E To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-222 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acquisition of an easement in the amount of $17,500 for easements in parcel 2002821220001 from Barry J. Brown and Brenda G. Brown for a permanent drainage, utility, roadway, and trail easement. Item F To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-223 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota prohibiting parking of motor vehicles on both sides of Pioneer Drive, from Savanna Oaks Pass to Lake Road for submittal to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Item G To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-224 Page 2 of 4  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 06, 2024 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting the FEMA FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $72,727.27 and approving the associated budget amendment. Item H To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-225 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the Joint Powers Agreement between Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Woodbury to Provide the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Item I To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-226 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Training Grant in the amount of $100,000. Item J To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-227 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota Certifying Delinquent Utility Bills to the Ramsey County Auditor. Item K To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-228 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota certifying delinquent utility bills to the Washington County Auditor. Item L To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-229 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving applications for Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG214 Premises Permit and Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity for Merrick, Inc. to be conducted at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 1795 Radio Drive #A. Item M The abstract of bills includes payments made from the operating or project budgets for expenses of the city. The expenditures are from all funds of the city. Any purchased contracts requiring signature of the mayor and City Administrator is hereby approved. Staff recommends approval of the abstract of bills for October 18, 2024 in the amount of $1,358,101.68 and October 25, 2024 in the amount of $4,166,059.00. Councilmember Date moved, seconded by Councilmember Santini, to approve the Consent Agenda items. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – aye Steve Morris – aye Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Public Hearings No items scheduled Discussion No items scheduled Transportation Report (2nd meeting of the month, May-October) No items scheduled City Administrator’s Report Page 3 of 4  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 06, 2024 City Administrator Clinton Gridley gave a verbal update of upcoming City meetings. • November 7, 2024 – Woodbury Water Treatment Plant Groundbreaking, 2:00 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center and Water Treatment Plant Site • November 12, 2024 – Parks and Natural Commissions Meeting, 7:00 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center • November 18, 2024 – Planning Commission Cancelled • November 20, 2024 – Council Workshop Meeting • November 20, 2024 – Public Hearings 1. Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Woodbury AH I, LLLP 2. Cherry Meadows, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat 31-2024-00553 3. Gold Line Ordinance Adjournment Mayor Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Morris, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Date, Morris, Santini, Burt Absent: None Respectfully submitted, _________________________________________ Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk Approved by the Woodbury City Council on November 20, 2024. Page 4 of 4