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Home My WebLink About1983-01-04 CC MIN• COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota January 4, 1983 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineer, Moore Building Official, Zepper Press: St. Croix Valley Press, Jan Englehart Stillwater Gazeyte, Libery and Regan Citzens About 35 people in attendance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) December 7, 1982 December 13, 1982 December 14, 1982 December 21, 1982 December 21, 1982 December 22, 1982 December 27, 1982 December 30, 1982 Regular Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting 7:30 P. M. 5:30 P. M. 5:00 P. M. 4:00 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 4:30 P.M. 4:00 P. M. 4:00 P. M. MAYOR ELECT at this time presented Mayor Junker with a plaque on which was incorporated his gavel which was presented in behalf of the Council the City Staff and the citizens of Stillwater for his eight years of service to the City of Stillwater. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK also expressed her feelings and thanks to Mayor Junker for his association with the City and the Council during the past eight years. 0n motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the meeting adjourneiat 7:35 P. M. Attest: Cit{d Clerk Mayor i 388 • • • COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota ADJOURNED MEETING January 4, 1983 8:00 P. M. The City Clerk at this time administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -Elect, Harry Peterson; Councilmember-Elect, Ann Marie Bodlovick; and Councilmember- Elect, Jay Kimble. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Peterson. Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor. Peterson Present: Absent: None Also Present: Press: Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Building Official, Zepper Consulting Engineer, Moore Stillwater Gazette, Regan and Liberty St. Croix Valley Press, Jan Englehart About 35 in attendance INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the City Clerk was directed to open the one official bid that was received for the OFFICIAL ADVER- TISING FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER for 1983. (all in favor) The bid was read at this time and the City Attorney made a statement resarding the proposal submitted by Press Publications and he recommended that the Council delay action on designating the official newspaper until the next meeting so that he can check out these bids. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council deferred action until the next meeting on designating the Official Newspaper for 1983 and in the meantime the City will continue to use the Stillwater Evening Gazette. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. MAYOR PETERSON discussed with the Council the changing of the ORDER OF BUSINESS for the regular Council meetings - he suggested reduction in the length of the minutes and that they be approved at the next meeting rather than holding them for approval. Also that there be a limit of time set as to how long the tapes would be saved, etc. He requested that this matter be held over for the January 18th meeting and that the Councilmembers should give some thougrt to possible changes - the meeting dates would continue and the times would remain the same - 7:31, P. M. for the first meeting and 4:00 and 7:30 P. M. for the second meeting. 2. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, Ann Bodlovick was elected Vice President for the City Council. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the Northwestern State Bank of Stillwater was designated as the official depository for the City of Stillwater for the regular and payroll accounts and the following banks were designated for investment purposes: (all in favor) Northwestern State Bank Washington Federal Savings and Loan Cosmopolitan State Bank First National Bank of Stillwater Oak Park Heights State Bank 4. The possible commission appointments of the Council were held over until the next meeting at the request of Mayor Peterson. • • January 4, 1983 5. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS". Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (continued) None at this time APPLICATIONS ---On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Junker Landscaping Moving & Wrecking Buildings 1001 N. Fourth St., Stillwater Excavators, Lanscapers Renewal Don Roettger P. 0. Box 63, Stillwater General Contractor The Sussel Co., Inc. 1850 Como Ave., Box 44076 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164 General Swager Bros., Inc. Renewal 5898 Omaha Ave. N., Stillwater General ---On motion of Councilman MacDonald, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the following Beer Permit was approved: (all in favor) Craig Hoffman - Labor Temple, Saturday, January 15, 1983 - 7:00 P. M. to Midnite (to consume) COMMUNICATIONS From the League of Minnesota Cities the proposed 1983-84 Legislative Session. MAYOR PETERSON asked that the Council make a wish to be considered and bring back a report at will be held sometime next week. Renewal Renewal Legislative Policies for the decision as to the items that they a special council meeting that CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council approved the following Excavator Bonds in the amount of $5,000.60 each: David Junker dba Junker Excavating, Stillwater (all in favor) Gopher Excavating, Inc., Stillwater 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the date of January;' 18, 1983 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the public hearing ror Case No. 466 for Charles Neuenfeldt for one additional unit in the old Baptist Church Building. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council set the te of J18, anuary 1983 at 7:3the public hearing for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT. (all in favor) 2. The the date agetand 1983 ,P M. for a Special Meeting ocontinue their work on the Bud 3. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that Carr Griffith had contacted him again about his request for an Exclusive Wharfage Permit in Stillwater and MR. MAGNUSON again informed the Council on this matter that he did not feel that would be legal - it is possible that the Council could consider a longer than a year's term on his current type of lease. 4. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council ratified the stipulation on the Gene Erickson Case as presented and the Mayor and the City Administrator were authorized to sign same. (all in favor) COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON informed the Council that the City expended $12,900 plus on the recent snow storm which included some equipment repairs, overtime and the removal of snow in the downtown area. 2. January 4, 1983 PUBLIC SAFETY No report PARKS & RECREATION No report BUILDING OFFICIAL No report CONSULTING ENGINEER No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized the City Attorney to appear before the Washington County Board requesting abatement of the taxes on 0utlot NA" and Outlot "I" in the Oak Glen Development. (all in favor) 0n motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilmen MacDonald, a resolution was introddoed "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE CHANGE IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY ON THE EAST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 5". Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. There was a brief discussion on the letter from Washington County regarding the speed limit on County Road No. 5 and MR. ABRAHAMSON indicated that he would have a full report for the Council at the next regular meeting. QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills. * 2. Authorizing the Signing of the Changing of the Legal Description of Certain Properties on County Road No. 5 * Not published within the 10 days - repassed on January 18, 1983 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. Attest: Citv6Clerk