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Oak Park Heights City Council Meeting May 13, 2025

Oak Park Heights City CouncilWednesday, May 14, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Summary of April 22, 2025 closed session

Parks and trails commission report

Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization update

Lookout Trail water main maintenance project status

Law Enforcement Memorial Day service

New squad car procurement

Fraud presentation updates

Recycling award announcement

City cleanup day logistics

Party in the Park event planning

High school athletic field improvement and permit fee waiver request

Solid waste and recycling collection RFP

Food truck event application: Cornerstone Chevrolet

Food truck event application: Lowe's Home Improvement

HVAC maintenance agreement with Delta Controls

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Approval of the agenda with amendments

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Deputy Mayor Dhy · Seconded by Council Member Johnson

Authorize staff to issue RFP for solid waste and recycling

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Liger · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Deny food truck application for Cornerstone Chevrolet

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Liger · Seconded by Council Member Johnson

Deny food truck application for Lowe's Home Improvement

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Liger · Seconded by Council Member Johnson

Approve HVAC contract subject to attorney review

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

We're stalling patiently.

— Deputy Mayor Dhy
Meeting procedureWaiting for the city attorney to arrive.

If it was a brewery where there's no food service... that also makes it a different story. Here it's a car dealership and or Lowe's wanting to now serve food.

— Council Member Liger
Local business competitionReasoning for denying food truck permits.

People (3)

Deputy Mayor DhyDeputy Mayor

Leading the city council meeting in the absence of the Mayor.

1 quote

“We are going to move consent agenda item D down to new business D.”

Adjusting the meeting agenda.

MikeVolunteer / Community Member

Advocating for handicapped accessibility upgrades and permit fee waivers.

1 quote

“I'm here to ask Oak Park Heights if they would forgive the fees for the fencing fees and the permitting fees.”

Requesting relief for non-profit community project costs.

Council Member LigerCouncil Member

Participating in discussions regarding city contracts and events.

1 quote

“I don't think they need other competition that rolls into town.”

Opposing food truck permits.

Places Mentioned

Park Heights City Council ChambersLookout TrailOld CourthouseBotwellsOak Park Senior LivingOakidge15237 63rd Street NorthAnderson Corporation Southwest parking lotOzgood AvenueLily LakeCornerstone ChevroletLowe's Home Improvement

Events & Meetings (7)

  • April 22, 2025: Previous city council meeting
  • Next Monday: Parks and Trails Commission meeting
  • Thursday, May 22, 2025 (implied): Law Enforcement Memorial Day at Old Courthouse
  • Saturday, May 24, 2025 (implied): Cleanup Day at Anderson Corporation parking lot
  • May 31, 2025: Washington County hazardous waste collection at Lily Lake
  • June 5, 2025: Party in the Park
  • May 27, 2025: Next scheduled council meeting
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