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City of Woodbury
8301 Valley Creek Road Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 714-3500 |
 
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City Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road
Please note that all agenda times are estimates
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Adjourn to Executive Session (7:35 p.m.)
- Discuss Tamarack Village v City of Woodbury Litigation
5. Report on Executive Session (7:50 p.m.)
6. Special Order of Business
No items scheduled.
7. Open Forum (8 p.m.)
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. Speakers are asked to limit their remarks to two minutes each. 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. The Council may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff at the end of the meeting regarding investigation of the concerns expressed.
8. Consent Agenda (8:05 p.m.)
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 Council Member 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.
A. North American Bank, Final Site and Building Plan, Case No. 05-05
Staff recommends Council approval of the Final Site and Building Plans for North American Banking Company, Case No. 05-05 subject to conditions.
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-50, a resolution authorizing the preparation of a preliminary report for the Fairway Bluff Heights Addition water, sewer and street improvements.
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-51, a resolution approving the plans and specifications, establishing an April 28, 2005 bid date and approving a construction service contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for the Weir Drive from Valley Creek Road to Tamarack Road Water, Sewer and Street Improvements.
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-52, a resolution authorizing the preparation of a preliminary report for the Pine Ridge 1st and 2nd Additions, water, sewer and street improvements.
Staff recommends Council approval to renew liquor licenses of the businesses as noted on the attachment to the Council Letter dated March 9, 2005. Council should note that Eagle Valley Golf Course's license should be contingent upon proof of liquor liability and workers compensation insurance, Sam's Club's license should be contingent upon proof of liquor liability insurance and Awada's license should contingent upon proof of payment of an overdue utility bill.
F. 2005 Tobacco License Renewals
Staff recommends Council approval to renew tobacco licenses of the businesses as noted on the attachment to the Council Letter dated March 9, 2005, for the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.
G. Children's Safety Centers Charitable Gambling License Application
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-53, a resolution approving the Charitable Gambling License for Children's Safety Centers to be conducted at O'Malley's Pub, LLC, 1775 Radio Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota, provided that they are able to meet the requirement that 80 percent of the new proceeds support recreations, cultural, and civic programs benefiting the citizens of the city.
H. Appointment of Assistant Utility Supervisor
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-54, a resolution appointing Robert Benson to the exempt position of Assistant Utility Supervisor, effective March 10, 2005.
I. Appointment of Police Officer
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-55, a resolution appointing Yvette Tillery to the non-exempt position of Police Officer, effective March 10, 2005.
J. Appointment of Investigative Aide
Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 05-56, a resolution appointing Wendy Simone to the non-exempt position of Investigative Aide, effective March 10, 2005.
K. Approval of Public Hearing Policy
Staff recommends Council approval of the Public Hearing Procedure policy.
L. Abstract of Bills
The abstract of bills includes payments made from the adopted 2005 budget for expenses of operating the city. The expenditures are from all funds of the city. Staff recommends approval of the abstract of bills. Any purchase contracts requiring signature of the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby approved.
9. Public Hearings (8:10 p.m.)
- Apple American Limited Partnership of Minnesota dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Including Sunday Sales
Staff recommends Council approve issuing an on sale intoxicating liquor license, including Sunday sales, to Apple American Limited Partnership of Minnesota dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
10. Discussion (8:15 p.m.)
- Comprehensive Plan Task Force Appointment
Staff recommends Council appoint a citizen advisory task force to assist with the updating of the Comprehensive Plan and approval of the Plan of Action. The task force will consist of members of the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, Economic Development Authority, Park and Recreation Commission, Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and several residents at large. The Council liaison to the task force will be Paul Rebholz.
11. Administrator's Report (8:25 p.m.)
12. Adjournment (8:30 p.m.)
13. Executive Session
- Discuss Labor Negotiation Issues