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Home My WebLink About2022-12-20 CC MINAbsent: Staff present: The Birthplace of Minnesota 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 20, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MEETING 6:30 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, 0debrecht, Polehna Absent: Councilmember Junker Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann, City Attorney Land, Attorney Sienko Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to move into closed session to discuss attorney -client privileged communication regarding White Bear Lake vs DNR Litigation pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) at 6:31 pm. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember 0debrecht, to adjourn the closed session. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. RECESS Mayor Kozlowski recessed the meeting until the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker (via Zoom), 0debrecht (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Polehna None City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Land City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos 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 Council Service Award for Commissioner Maureen Bell (Library Board Christensen (Parks a nd Recreation Commission) Mayor Kozlowski and the Council recognized Maureen Bell for over on the Board of Library Trustees, and Scott Christensen for over 15 Parks and Recreation Commission. Proclamation - Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team 7:00 P.M. of Trustees) and Scott nine years of service years of service on the City Council Meeting December 20, 2022 Mayor Kozlowski and the Council applauded the accomplishments of the Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team and proclaimed December 21, 2022 as SAHS Mountain Bike Team Day. OPEN FORUM John Hodler, 2403 Pond Circle, asked that the City assist Washington County's implementation of the Emergency Housing Project. Mayor Kozlowski stated the Council is aware of the project, however rezoning parts of the commercial district to accommodate housing would involve a process far too lengthy for Washington County's anticipated timeline. City Administrator Kohlmann confirmed that, in several meetings with Washington County, it was determined that the 1-2 year timeline to go through the process of rezoning would far exceed the County's timeline. Louise Hansen, Rivertown Commons resident, inquired about bridge lights, and Councilmember Junker replied that per the vendor, people are tampering with the cords. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders gave project updates and explained snow clearing priorities. Police Chief Mueller reported that Lakeview Hospital and the Fire Department stand ready to respond to emergencies during the upcoming snowstorm. He commended Resource Officer Brad Junker for his work on community events. He stated that he spoke at Century College on mental health; reported on personnel openings; and said Officer Tennison got a grant for defibrillators. Finance Director Provos reported the decertification for the Long Lake Villas Tax Increment Financing District will be filed and the property will go back on the tax levy. Community Development Director Gladhill gave updates on downtown parking; planning and inspections workload; and said the abatement schedule is delayed due to scheduling with the contractor. City Clerk Wolf said the City newsletter will be mailed tomorrow; Waste Management rates will increase January 1; and Zoom will no longer be available for the public to attend Council meetings. City Administrator Kohlmann reminded the Council of future discussions on the legislative agenda, facility use report, and long range financial planning. The Snow Sculpting Championship is requesting ideas for the sculpture that will represent the City. CONSENT AGENDA December 6, 2022 Regular and Recessed Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Acceptance of Cash Donations 2022 - Resolution 2022-159 Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Anti -Heroin Task Force Joint Powers Agreement - Resolution 2022-160 Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Financial Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement - Resolution 2022-161 Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting December 20, 2022 City Council and Boards & Commissions Meeting Date Changes for 2023 - Resolution 2022-162 Coordinated Mental Health Response Agreement - Resolution 2022-163 Designating Polling Locations for 2023 - Resolution 2022-164 Fire Service Contract with City of Grant Hauler License Renewals for 2023 Law Enforcement Support Office Program Update - Resolution 2022-165 Library Board of Trustees Appointments Liquor License for Melt Pizza Company - Resolution 2022-166 Liquor License Renewal for Nacho Mamas - Resolution 2022-167 Lobbyist Services Contract Public Works Request to Purchase Mobile Column Lifts Public Works Request to Purchase Single Axle Plow Truck St. Croix Valley Recreation Center and Lily Lake Arena Management Agreement Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for 1749 Greeley St S (Stillwater Towing) - Resolution 2022-168 Decertification of Long Lake Villas TIF District - Resolution 2022-169 Liquor License Renewal for The Zephyr Theatre - Resolution 2022-170 Councilmember Odebrecht acknowledged the work of Police Chief Mueller, Washington County and the Council in creating the Coordinated Health Response Agreement to address the need for mental health services. Councilmember Junker pointed out that this will be the 25th year of St. Croix Caterers Inc. handling the management of the ice arenas with no increase in cost. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS White Bear Lake Lawsuit Consultant Agreement Mayor Kozlowski noted the last minute addition to the agenda to approve the scope of work for LRE Water to do a water study on City wells relative to the DNR-White Bear Lake lawsuit. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to approve the White Bear Lake Lawsuit Consultant Agreement. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Feasibility Report for 2023 Street Improvement Project Public Works Director Sanders presented the feasibility study for the 2023 street improvement project. There are 3.41 miles of streets proposed for improvements, 2.45 miles of mill and overlay, and 0.96 miles of full pavement reconstruction. Total cost will be $2.2 million, funded through City funds and assessments. Staff recommends that the Council accept the feasibility report and order a public hearing for January 17, 2023. Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting December 20, 2022 Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt Resolution 2022-171, Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on 2023 Street Improvement Project (Project 2023-02). All in favor. Fee Schedule for 2023 City Clerk Wolf presented the staff recommendations for fee adjustments for 2023. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2022-172, Approving the City of Stillwater 2023 Fee Schedule. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. ATTEST: Beth Wolf, City Cler Resolution 2022-159, Resolution Accepting Cash Donations 2022 Resolution 2022-160, a Resolution Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Stillwater on Behalf of its Police Department Regarding the Minnesota Anti -Heroin Task Force Program Resolution 2022-161, a Resolution Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Stillwater on Behalf of its Police Department Regarding the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force Resolution 2022-162, Adoption of 2023 City Council and Boards and Commissions Meeting Calendar Resolution 2022-163, a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Washington County and the City of Stillwater on Behalf of its Police Department Regarding the Coordinated Mental Health Response Program Resolution 2022-164, Resolution Designating 2023 Election Polling Locations within the City of Stillwater, Minnesota Resolution 2022-165, a Resolution Supporting and Authorizing Participation by the Stillwater Police Department in the Minnesota Law Enforcement Support Office Program Resolution 2022-166, Approving Issuance of New On -Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales to ACG Hospitality LLC DBA Melt Pizza Company Resolution 2022-167, Resolution Approving Renewals of Liquor Licenses for 2023 Resolution 2022-168, Resolution Approving Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Stillwater Towing Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting December 20, 2022 Resolution 2022-169, a Resolution Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District No. 8 Resolution 2022-170, Resolution Approving Renewals of Liquor License for 2023 - The Zephyr Theatre Resolution 2022-171, Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on 2023 Street Improvement Project, Project 2023-02 Resolution 2022-172, Resolution Approving the City of Stillwater 2023 Fee Schedule Page 5 of 5