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Home My WebLink About2021-11-16 CC MIN11 iwater The Birthplace of Minnesota 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Mikhail City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Police Chief Mueller Public Works Director Sanders PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Eagle Scout Jacob Odebrecht Proclamation Councilmember Odebrecht explained proclamations are done for many residents who attain Eagle Scout. He recognized Jacob's efforts and his family members in attendance. Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating November 27, 2021 as Jacob Odebrecht Day for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Centenarian Dorothy (Schnell) Gerson Proclamation Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating November 25, 2021 as Dorothy Gerson Day in honor of her 100th birthday. OPEN FORUM Louise Hansen, resident of Rivertown Commons, stated that door at the top of the parking ramp has a handicapped button to get inside, however there is no handicapped button to open the heavy door inside near the stairwell. There is graffiti in the ramp as well. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders stated that, in response to an inquiry about a crosswalk at the intersection of Commercial and Second Street, there is one on the north side. Police Chief Mueller reminded residents to lock their car doors due to auto theft reports. He praised data specialists England and Weldon. The department may be contacted to help find resources for the homeless. Fire Chief Glaser offered holiday fire safety reminders. City Council Meeting November 16, 2021 City Clerk Wolf stated the public documents portal on the City website is offline for 2-3 weeks for maintenance. City Administrator McCarty stated the administrator recruitment process is underway. The RFP for lobbyists is ready. He will keep the Council updated on OSHA vaccine mandates for employers with 100+ employees. CONSENT AGENDA Payment of Bills Ordinance No. 1176, an Ordinance Amending the Stillwater City Code Section 31-300 entitled Establishment of Districts by Rezoning Approximately Four Acres to RB, Two -Family Residential, CPC Case No. 2021-54 Resolution 2021-159, Deleting Trail Segment from St Croix Riverbank Stabilization and Riverwalk Project (Project 2016-06) and Rescinding Resolution 2021-90 Resolution 2021-160, Approving Renewals of Liquor Licenses and Tobacco Licenses for 2022 Ordinance No. 1177, an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 28, Section 28-2(7) of the City Code of the City of Stillwater Regarding Watering Restrictions Ordinance No. 1178, an Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Establishment of New Uses or the Expansion of Existing Uses Related to Cannabis and Nonintoxicating Cannabinoids (CBD) Sales, Testing, Manufacturing or Distribution for One Year Councilmember Polehna asked that Resolution 2021-159, Deleting Trail Segment from St Croix Riverbank Stabilization and Riverwalk Project (Project 2016-06) and Rescinding Resolution 2021-90 be pulled from the Consent Agenda, to be addressed after the closed session. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2021-161, Loop Trail Snow Clearing Joint Powers Agreement Public Works Director Sanders explained that St. Croix County has asked if Stillwater crews would be interested clearing snow on the 2.3 mile Wisconsin side of the Loop Trail. Stillwater is already responsible for the wintertime maintenance of the trail on the Minnesota side of the river including the Lift Bridge and the St. Croix River Crossing Bridge. Staff put together a proposal and a one-year joint powers agreement calling for a $200 payment to the City each time the trail is cleared. St. Croix County has reviewed and signed the agreement. Staff recommends that the Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement between St. Croix County Wisconsin and the City of Stillwater Minnesota for Loop Trail Snow Removal. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting November 16, 2021 Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt Resolution 2021-161, Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between St. Croix County, Wisconsin and the City of Stillwater, Minnesota for the Loop Trail Snow Removal. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for attorney -client privileged communication regarding eminent domain matter for 425 Nelson Street (Dock Cafe) at 7:27 p.m. All in favor. The meeting convened at 7:31 p.m. in the Riverview Room by Mayor Kozlowski. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Junker, Collins and Odebrecht. Also present: City Administrator McCarty, City Attorney Mikhail and Public Works Director Sanders. Motion by Councilmember Collins seconded by Councilmember Junker to return to open session. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins to approve Resolution 2021-159, Deleting Trail Segment from St Croix Riverbank Stabilization and Riverwalk Project (Project 2016-06) and Rescinding Resolution 2021-90. Motion passed. Ayes: Councilmember Collins, Junker, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: Councilmember Odebrecht, Polehna ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker seconded by Councilmember Polehna to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. ATTEST: Beth Wolf, City Clerk Resolution 2021-159, Deleting Trail Segment from St Croix Riverbank Stabilization and Riverwalk Project (Project 2016-06) and Rescinding Resolution 2021-90 Resolution 2021-160, Approving Renewals of Liquor Licenses and Tobacco Licenses for 2022 Resolution 2021-161, Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between St. Croix County, Wisconsin and the City of Stillwater, Minnesota for the Loop Trail Snow Removal Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting November 16, 2021 Ordinance No. 1176, an Ordinance Amending the Stillwater City Code Section 31-300 entitled Establishment of Districts by Rezoning Approximately Four Acres to RB, Two -Family Residential, CPC Case No. 2021-54 Ordinance No. 1177, an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 28, Section 28- 2(7) of the City Code of the City of Stillwater Regarding Watering Restrictions Ordinance No. 1178, an Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Establishment of New Uses or the Expansion of Existing Uses Related to Cannabis and Nonintoxicating Cannabinoids (CBD) Sales, Testing, Manufacturing or Distribution for One Year Page 4 of 4