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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2023
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Mayor Polehna (via Zoom), Councilmembers Collins, Junker,
Odebrecht (via Zoom)
Absent: Mayor Kozlowski
Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann
City Attorney Land
City Clerk Wolf
Community Development Director Gladhill
Fire Chief Glaser
Finance Director Provos
Police Chief Mueller
Public Works Director Sanders
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Collins led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Retirement for Nick Chaves
The Council congratulated Mr. Chaves on retiring as Public Works Superintendent - Streets,
after 29 years of service to the City.
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt Resolution
2023-046, Certificate of Retirement - Nick Chaves. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
Louise Hansen, Rivertown Commons, reported concerns on unidentified cars and
skateboarders.
STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Sanders stated there will be a neighborhood meeting on the 72nd
Street Project on March 30; downtown lighting proposals have been received; the City
received a $28,000 grant from the DNR for Emerald Ash Borer tree removal. He gave a flood
update, a 70% chance of major flooding on the St. Croix River.
Police Chief Mueller stated personnel are following up on the critical incident a couple
weeks ago, and preparing for flooding.
Fire Chief Glaser gave updates on flood preparation, submission of the SAFER grant
application, crisis calls and the April 3 annual meeting of the Department.
City Council Meeting March 21, 2023
Finance Director Provos stated the audit will start April 10.
Community Development Director Gladhill updated the Council on downtown parking
changes; Miller Apartments May 1 opening; Chapel Hills Flats; and Sundance Stillwater.
City Clerk Wolf stated the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference is June 21-23, and
Washington County's Assessment Report is available on the County web site.
City Attorney Land stated another Code Revision update will be given at the April 4 meeting.
City Administrator Kohlmann stated Mayor Kozlowski testified at the legislative hearing on
riverfront park projects. Also, there will be a City Council workshop April 18 at 4:30.
CONSENT AGENDA
March 7, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes
Payment of Bills
2023 Street Improvement Project Accept Bids and Award Contract - Resolution 2023-047
Declaring State of Emergency for Flood - Resolution 2023-048
Finding of Facts on Denial of Design Approval for 1824 1st St N - Resolution 2023-049
Inflow and Infiltration Grant Certification Approval - Resolution 2023-050
North Hill Community Garden License Agreement for Staples Field Park
On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales for You and Me Cafe - Resolution
2023-051
Seasonal Maintenance Worker Maintenance I Compensation Adjustments - Resolution
2023-052
Social Media Management Contract Agreement
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Lighting Purchase Request
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
There were no Council request items.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. k��2 ,
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Beth Wolf, City Clerk
Resolution 2023-046, Certificate of Retirement - Nick Chaves
Resolution 2023-047, Accepting Bid And Awarding Contract For 2023 Street
Improvement Project (2023-02)
Resolution 2023-048, Resolution Declaring State of Emergency
Resolution 2023-049, Resolution Adopting Written Findings for Denial of a Design
Permit in the Neighborhood Conservation District at 1824 1st Street North (CD
Case No. 2022-73)
Resolution 2023-050, State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond Financed
Certification
Resolution 2023-051, Approving Issuance of New On -Sale Liquor License with
Sunday Sales to You and Me Cafe LLC, dba You and Me Cafe
Resolution 2023-052, Approving 2023 Compensation Adjustments for City of
Stillwater Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker I
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