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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-16 CC MINl 1,1warer 216 4ch Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 The Birthplace of Minnesota www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Land Administrative Assistant Schmid Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos Fire Chief Glaser 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 Stillwater Police Department Oath of Duty Presentation - Sergeant Justin Dowley Police Chief Mueller gave the oath and his daughters pinned on his badge. Proclamation - Bike Month Rick Heidick, Sustainable Stillwater, reviewed Bike Month activities and thanked the Police Department for last week's Bike Rodeo. Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating May 2023 as Bike Month. Proclamation - Gun Violence Awareness Dav Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation declaring June 2 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. OPEN FORUM Rob San Cartier, 216 Owens Street South, voiced concerns about cyclists on the roads, having a school downtown, yard parking, and his work van being ripped off two years ago. Becci Dawson Cox informed the Council of the Trillium Garden Club Party on May 22 and a forthcoming plan to renovate the Henry Clay Farmer Sunken Garden. City Council Meeting May 16, 2023 STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders stated the flood berm will be removed this week and MnDOT will remove barriers from the bridge. Chestnut Plaza work has resumed and should be open by July 4 with the project completed by the end of September. Police Chief Mueller addressed internal operations, public safety funding possibilities, and thanked Community Resource Officer Brad Junker and participating organizations for a successful Bike Rodeo. He informed the Council of a lateral hire, Officer Jerome Carey. Fire Chief Glaser stated the department boat is in the water. Personnel will participate in the annual school patrol picnic and Meals from the Heart food packing competition on May 17. Finance Director Provos gave a Civic Systems new software update. Community Development Director Gladhill updated the Council on downtown parking going live June 1; Chapel Hill Flats; River Grove School; Sundance Stillwater and other projects. City Administrator Kohlmann presented the City's 2022 Annual Report. CONSENT AGENDA May 2, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Building Department Request for Service Agreement with MNSPECT, LLC Law Enforcement Labor Services Memorandums of Agreement - Resolution 2023- 076 and Resolution 2023-077 Off -Sale Liquor License for Mistral Wine Co dba So What Wine - Resolution 2023-078 Public Works Reroof Project Contract Agreement for Design Services Site Lease Agreement with Washington County for a Tower at 2001 Willard Street Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amending City Code Sections 31-101. 31-300 through 31-315. 31-501 and 31-502 regarding Accessory Uses and Structures in residential districts - Ordinance 1st Reading Community Development Director Gladhill stated that over the past year, the Planning Commission has continued to review changes to the Accessory Structure Regulations. The City Council reviewed and generally concurred with the preliminary amendments in early 2022. On April 26, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the updated amendment and recommends approval to the City Council. He summarized the changes. Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to approve first reading of an Ordinance Amending City Code Sections 31- 101, 31-302 through 31-315, and Section 31-501 through 31-503 regarding accessory structures and garages. All in favor. Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting May 16, 2023 Amending City Charter Article III section 3.01 Elective Officers. Article IV section 4.06 Elections, Article V section_5.05 Council meeting records, and Article V section 5.06_Holding other offices - Ordinance 1st Reading City Attorney Land stated that as part of the City Code revision process, a few items were found in the City Charter that should be amended. She reviewed the changes. The Charter Commission recommends approval. Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Kozlowski closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to approve first reading of an Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Stillwater. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Junker noted the passing of Sean Hade, former Planning Commissioner. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTES Beth Wolf, City Clerk Resolution 2023-076, Approving Non -Base Lump Sum Payment for New Police Officers Resolution 2023-077, Approving Lateral Hire Service Credit for Newly Hired Police Officers Resolution 2023-078, Approving Issuance of New Off -Sale Liquor License to Mistral Wine Co LLC, dba So What Wine Page 3 of 3