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Home My WebLink About2023-02-21 CC MIN4111wa ter The Birthplace of Minnesota 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 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 Kohlmann City Attorney Johnson City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos Deputy Fire Chief Ballis 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 Gregg "Spike" Carlsen (Library Board of Trustees) Mayor Kozlowski congratulated Mr. Carlsen for serving 10+ years on the Library Board of Trustees. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders stated streets will be plowed Wednesday - Friday due to the expected February 25 snowstorm. Police Chief Mueller stated he attended the Washington County Department of Corrections community group meeting. He announced Sergeant Julien's promotion to captain. Deputy Fire Chief Ballis shared highlights of the 2023 Work Plan based on the study by Fitch & Associates. He informed the Council that live burn practice is this weekend. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to accept the Fire Department 2023 Work Plan. All in favor. Finance Director Provos stated the preliminary audit is completed and final review will be in April. She gave an EPR software review update. City Council Meeting February 21, 2023 Community Development Director Gladhill reported on a Downtown Ideas Forum. He stated there will be a public open house about downtown parking March 8. The meeting with Sundance (development eyed for 80th and Manning) is postponed to March. City Clerk Wolf stated the February 22 meetings of the Planning Commission and the Human Rights Commission were cancelled due to weather. City Administrator Kohlmann noted that the Mayor and staff had a positive meeting with the Senate Tax Committee. CONSENT AGENDA February 7, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills 2023-2025 Firefighters Local 1049 Labor Agreement - Resolution 2023-030 Assignment of TIF Note for TIF District 12 (Midnight Real Estate Group/Crosby Hotel) - Resolution 2023-031 Downtown Manhole Rehabilitation Project Bid Award - Resolution 2023-032 Gambling Premise License at Lift Bridge Brewery - Resolution 2023-033 Legislative Support for Washington County Heritage Center - Resolution 2023-034 Library Board of Trustees Appointment Minnesota Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for Security Cameras Downtown Parks Department Play Structure Purchase Request Raingardens Maintenance Agreement with Washington Conservation District - Resolution 2023-035 Sewer Department Purchase Request for Replacement of Televising Sewer Camera Water Utility Fund Annual Increase - Resolution 2023-036 Brick Street Drainage and Utility Easement Amendment (Zvago Senior Coop) Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS CD Case No. 2022-83 Amending City Code Section 31-325 (allowable uses in non-residential districts) and City Code Section 31-101 to establish appropriate locations for indoor commercial recreation uses - Ordinance 1st Reading Community Development Director Gladhill stated that Curio Dance & School is seeking a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to include "Indoor Commercial Recreation" as a Permitted Use in the BP -I district and amend the existing definition to better encapsulate commercial recreation uses and create categories for indoor and outdoor. The current uses and definitions for commercial recreation are very specific and can be difficult to interpret. Staff is proposing a minor amendment to the "Commercial Recreation" definition to make it more inclusive and to differentiate indoor and outdoor uses. Staff is also proposing the creation of "Outdoor Commercial Recreation" as a conditional use in the Commercial districts. This is to help clarify where the indoor and outdoor commercial recreation will primarily be permitted and by what mechanism. The ordinance language was drafted in consultation with the City Attorney. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting February 21, 2023 Mayor Kozlowski referred to a gun range proposal some years ago, and asked what other uses would this allow in that district. Mr. Gladhill replied that if the Council wishes, particular types of indoor commercial recreation may be called out as either permitted outright or with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). A CUP allows the City to attach reasonable conditions and gather public input. Most indoor recreation uses probably are appropriate for permitted use, and do not rise to the level of a CUP. However if there are specific uses for which the Council would want a little more scrutiny, those uses could be called out individually as a Conditional Use. Councilmember Collins asked if the Planning Commission had any specific concerns, and Mr. Gladhill stated he was not aware of any; the Planning Commission felt there are already enough standards, especially with building code, to handle any life -safety issues. Councilmember Junker stated he has no issues with the dance studio at all. His only concern is the definition of permitted uses is very broad. Mayor Kozlowski requested that, between now and the second reading, staff check other communities to see if there are specific business types that should be restricted. Councilmember Collins suggested that a CUP also be required for commercial recreation uses in the CA -General Commercial District, which is spread out throughout the City. Mr. Gladhill responded that there is not much land left under CA anymore, but staff can bring that forward as an option to consider at the second reading. Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt first reading of an Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 31, Section 31-101 and Section 31-325 regarding Commercial Recreation Definitions and Business Park - Industrial Allowable Uses. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Police Department Purchase Request for Polaris Side -by -Side Vehicles using ARPA Funds Police Chief Mueller explained the vehicles would help navigate downtown especially during events. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to approve the purchase of Polaris Side -by -Side Vehicles using ARPA Funds. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting February 21, 2023 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. 7�� k�=7' Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: 1 Beth Wolf, City Clerk •� Resolution 2023-030, Approving the 2023-2025 Labor Agreement between the City of Stillwater and International Association of Firefighters Local 1049 Resolution 2023-031, Resolution Approving the Collateral Assignment of Interest in Revenue Note Resolution 2023-032, Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Downtown Manhole Rehabilitation Project 2022-05 Resolution 2023-033, Approving Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Bayport American Legion at Lift Bridge Brewing Company Resolution 2023-034, A Resolution Supporting Washington County Historical Society Request for State Grant Funds for Improvements to the Washington County Heritage Center Resolution 2023-035, Approving Agreement between Washington Conservation District and the City of Stillwater for Raingardens Maintenance Resolution 2023-036, Resolution Amending Fee Schedule Resolution 2022-172 for Water Usage Rates Page 4 of 4