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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-21 CC MIN489h,. • omile COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was Present: June 21, 1983 4:00 P. M. called to order by Mayor Peterson. Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kii'ble and Mayor Peterson Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Shelton Superintendent of Public Works, Zoning Administrator, Zepper Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson Fire Chief, Chial Consulting Engineer, Meister Press: Citizens: None None INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS None PUBLIC SAFETY 1. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON informed the 7:30 P. M. meeting to of service to the City of and MacDonald STAFF REPORTS the Council that Mrs. Vi Kaeder will be in attendance at accept the plaque recognizing her late husband's years Stillwater as a part-time police officer. PARKS & RECREATION 1. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council that the beach is in operation, they have completed the ceiling in the arena and they are attempting to keep up with the other main- tenance work in his department. PUBLIC WORKS 1. The following bids were opened on Friday, JuJuner17, Kr83 ieset 2l0P. CM. for the Rotary Snowplow Attachment by George Diethert, BID NO. 1 The 24M47University Ave. St. Paul 55114 Certified Check Total Bid $32,100.00 BID NO. 2 Borchert -Ingersoll 3275 Dodd Rd., St. Paul 55164 Certified Check Total Bid $39,440.00* (*letter to be submitted at the meeting clarifying his bid) There was discussion about these bids at this time and action was delayed until the bidders have appeared to explain their respective bids. 2. The following bids were opened on Friday,Jnei17and the City une , 1983 at 3:00 P. M. for the Four Wheel Drive Loader by George Diethert, BID NO. 1 BID NO. 2 Borchert -Ingersoll 3275 Dodd Rd., St. Paul 55164 Certified Check Total Bid Road Machinery & Supplies 4901 West 80th St. Minneapolis 55437 Bid Bond Total Bid $55,105.00 $56,185.50 (continued on page 490) June 21, 1983 Sweeney Bros. Tractor, Inc. 12540 Dupont Ave. So. Burnsville, Mn. 55734 Bid Bond Total Bid Ziegler,Inc. 901 West 94th St. Minneapolis 55420 Bid Bond Total Bid $76,000.00 $64,553.25 There was considerable discussion about the specifications and the bids received and the varying costs for same and they asked the City Attorney for an opinion as to the low bid not meeting the specifications and if it would be possible to award the contract to another bidder. MR. MAGNUSON stated that if they make sure that it is in the record why they are doing it - point out the rational basis for the determination regarding the specs - Jack has enough expertise and knowledge and he can state that in the record and that would be enough to cover the Council - that the Council has conferred with the Corps of Engineers and other agencies. 3. MR. SHELTON reported that he had Linner check on the lights in the downtown area and he informed the Council that parking meters that were in cans have been removed on Water Street. FIRE CHIEF No report BUILDING OFFICIAL - ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 1. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the Council authorized Mr. Zepper to get quotes on air transportation to San Antonio for the National Con- ference in September. (all in favor) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. MR. MEISTER reviewed the sidewalk project on Water Street with the Council detailing the two different alternatives for this project and in the discussion it was indicated that possibly they would consider just putting in parking meters with angle parking and consider a whole project with sidewalks, burying of the utilities, drainage, etc. --upgrading of the street at some future date. After considerable discussion it was decided to show the plans to downtown merchants along with a slide presentation of what has been done in the past in other communities and there was discussion about who would pay for these improvements which would be the reconstruction of Water and Nelson Streets and MR. MAGNUSON stated that 25% of the project would have to be assessed in order to issue the bonds for the work to be done. MR. MAGNUSON also stated that there is the possibility of Tax Increment Financing for such projects and MR. MEISTER was asked to give the Council some ballpark figures on these costs for Nelson and Water Streets. The parking plan will be pursued and possibly a special meeting to go over these plans with the Downtown Retail Council. 2. MR. MEISTER reported that C. W. Houle has requested an extension of time for the over- lay work on Amundson Court and his office drafted a letter to respond to this request and in the discussion the Council requested that Mr. Magnuson check out the ortions in the contract on this project. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovik, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council directed that Mr. Meister send the recommended letter to C. W. Houle. (all in favor) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report s June 21, 1983 491 • • CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT l in KRIESEL reoredSeptember 1981tfortthe Lilyu uLake Pumping Station project ithat thegned City Jagusch o the Concil that in the aement City is required to install a wooden fence at thissandandwthathat FMr. Shehelton8had secured two quotes for this work - Sears for $1,869 It was requested that we get a sign off from Jagusch that the City has completed all of the itmes that were agreed to. (Ken and Jack will check this out). Coun ilman ble, 2 On otion ofwas introducedC� "SUPPORTING THE lUSE cOF THE OLD dDbUMPSI EcPROPERTYmFOR Aaresolution PARKING LOT FOR THE NEW BALLFIELDS". Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) 3. MR. KRIESEL reminded the Council of the AFSCME Mediation meeting at 9:30 A. M. on Wednesday. MISCELLANEOUS sins and 1. MAYOR PEERSON inquired aout an placardsT Tand MR. MAGNUSONbindicated dthat cwee rdoanot nhaveeone sand ghefwasgdirected to prepare one for the Council's consideration. ome of at re 2. There was considereddatcthe lOrdinancetWorkshop dandaonnwhich s the first readings ordinances he redig of readingshave been made and the scheduling of them for the secDnd reading (exterior storage, Antennas and Towers and the Land Reclamation). RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Supporting the Use of the Old Dumpsite Property for a Parking Lot for the New Ballfields The meeting recessed at 5:40 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. Mayor Attest: • • 4-92 COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 21, 1983 Stillwater, Minnesota RECESSED MEETING The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Absent: Also Present: None Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson Consulting Engineer, Meister 7:30 .. M. Press: WVYL - Judy Hutterer St. Croix Press - Jean Landkammer ly, Mr. Jane Purnick, e Feely, Citizens: The Ed Kaeder George Eide, Mike 1Wolney, representative Lfrom iBorchert- Ingersoll MAYOR PETERSON presented a plaque to Mrs. Violet Kaeder, recognizing her late husband, Ed's years of service to the City of Stillwater as a part-time police officer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by se, the minutes of the June 7, 1983meetingwereapprovedaswrtten(all in favor INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. JANET PURNICK, 1331 Fourth Avenue South, appeared before the Council requesting that the date for the public hearing on Local Improvement No. 207 be postponed until July 19th since many of the people that are affected by this improvement will be on vacation that particular week. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council postponed the heari ing0on Local ImprovemenM. �all i207a (Oak Park Heights drainage) until July 19, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of acDonald, the City Attorney made thensecond areading vofkansordinance entitled "AN econded by Councilman NORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY BORDERED BY LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING THEREON". (all in favor) (Boutwell ".oad) The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and allmembers of thiseCouncil ordinancevoted pass?"nandeonfrollacall thehordinancee chair then put the question, n, " wasunanimously adopted. 2. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the City Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORP- ORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER INTO CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AEREON". iND DuABUGreeley HStreet) The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each en section and allmembers of the Council Shall this ordinancevoted pass?"nthe and onfrollacall the . The ordinance chair thwas put the question, n, " unanimously adopted. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the City Attorney paeSUthe firstBDIVISIONr8aOF THEYSTILLWATERtitle of aCITYordinance GARBAGEentitled AND REFUSEORDINANCE COLLECTIONSENDING . CHAPTER (all in favor) by oman Avise, the 2. gOn motnrantedlttheoapplicationmfor8waiverc of garbage dand rubbish �Jcollection chargCouncil for Applicant No. A-38. (all, in favor) • • • • June 21, 1983 493' • 3. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS". ` Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and PBodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Nays --Non (see resolutions) 4. The Council continued their discussion on the bids for the loader at this time. MIKE WOLANY (Road Machinery & Equipment) stated that they are in non-compliance in the hydraulic system and stated that this Model 45-C is a special governmental unit and they have been used in the State of Texas for four years. MR. WOLANY felt that the piece of equipment that he bid met the specifications and would do the job for the City of Stillwater. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council re $rred these bids to the City's Engineering firm for their study and recommendation within two weeks. (all in favor) 5. MR. KRIESEL stated that to the bid price of Borchert -Ingersoll will have to be added the price of the coupler unit whether it is American or Balderson and this would make their bid $41,335 for the American and $42,430 for the Balderson - MR. SHELTON stated that he had no problem with the McMullen bid which was for a Root Sbow Blower - $32,100. The representative from Borchert -Ingersoll explained the difference between the two different types of snow blowers that were being bid here. He indicated that Hutchinson had experience with both of these and they chose his unit over the Root model. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution ion was asnCo. intatrodaucbided "AWARDING IN oTTHE E 3BBID OOFOR THE ROTARY SNOWPLOW ATTACHMENT" to The Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Mayor Peterson (see resolutions) Nays --Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald 6. On motion of .Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the City Clerk was directed to open the bid received for the SALE OF THE USED ICE RESURFACING wasHIir(all in favor) R & R Specialties, Inc. 3400 East 42nd Street, Minneapolis 55406 $6,750.00. On motion of Councilman MacDonald, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council "AWARDED THE SALE OF THE USED ICE REFURFACING MACHINE TO R & R SPECIALTIES, INC. FOR A BID PRICE OF $6,750.00." (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council set the date of July 5, 1983 at 7:30 P. M. for( the piublic licohehearings on the following Planning Commission cases: Case No. 499 - Special Use Permit for Phillip Jackson, 1001 South Fourth Street for an upholstery shop in a residential Area Case No. 500 - Special Use Permit for James Gannon, 804 West Laurel Street for a building addition in a Commercial area Case No. 501 - Minor Subdivision for George W. Seim, Jr., 1219 North First Street. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS GEOGEeEI RGE DE, Ziegler'sthe ,informed ed for Council he would be available to answer GE COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS COUNCILWOMAN AVISE requested that the Council proceed with resolving the infiltra- tion problems in the downtown areas this will make a difference in the planning of the Joint City and Township Committee. It was felt that the Council should sit down with the representatives of the Metro Waste Commission to discuss some kind of a share program as there is a need for more capacity in the sewer system to get rid of the infiltration. MR. MEISTER indicated that there are no funds available to take care of the infiltrration but that they could try again - he stated that they are not aware of the televising that was done. The Council directed that Mr. Elliott set up a meeting with the Metro Waste and the Council on this matter. 2. COUNCILMAN MAC DONALD asked about the street lighting for the downtown area and MR. KRIESEL stated that by the next meeting the specifications should be ready - he will have to check to see if NSP can supply the type of fixtures that RTR has requested be used in this area. • • June 21, 1983 3. COUNCILMAN MAC DONALD asked about the experimental light that is down in the dock- ing area and also that about 80% of the lights along the waterfront are not presently working, and should be removed. APPLICATIONS ---On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the follow- ing Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Bragg Enterprises, Inc. 7500 Hudson Blvd., Lake Elmo 55042 Thomas Finn Company 370 Dayton Ave., St. Paul 55102 Lux Homes, Inc. 617 Lake Drive, Stillwater 55082 General Roofing General Renewal Renewal Renewal Meyer Cesspool Service 5325 Manning Ave. S., Afton 55001 Disposal of Liquid Waste Materials in the Stillwater Sanitary Sewer System Renewal Michael J. Raleigh Trucking P. 0. Box 261, Stillwater Jack Rice Construction 8496 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater Sweeney Construction 11969 Ironwood Avenue N., Stillwater Woodbury Mechanical - Trim Eldridge 1988 Stanich Court, St. Paul 55109 General General General Excavators Renewal Renewal Renewal New ---On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman Kimble, the following Beer Permits were approved: (all in favor) Beach House Softball Team Tournament - O'Brien & Croixwood Fields - June 25 and 26, 1983 - To sell and consume at O'Brien Field James Reier - Pioneer Park - June 26, 1983 - 2:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. - Picnic for 10 to 14 people - social (to consume beer) James Reier - Pioneer Park - July 9, 1983 - 2:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. - Picnic for 10 to 14 people - social (to consume beer) Downtown Retail Council - Lowell Park - July 4, 1983 - 7:00 to 11:00 P. M. Fireworks display - (to sell and consume beer) Women's Recreational Softball League Tournament - O'Brien and Croixwood Fields - July 23 and 24, 1983 - all day (sell and consume) COMMUNCIATIONS From the Port Authority requesting the posting of several signs on the waterfront and the enforcement of City Code Chapter No. 48.06. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS" - 10 miles per hour on the road parallel to the St. Croix River. Ayes --Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA JUDY HUTTERER introduced herself to the City Council as the new prepresentative from radio station WVYL. ORDINANCES Second Reading First Reading - Ordinance No. 609 - Boutwell Road Annexation - Ordinance No. 610 - South Greeley Street Annexation - Amending Chapter 30, Subdivision 8 of the Stillwater City Code, Garbage and Refuse Collections. • • r June 21, 1983 RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Awarding the Contract for the Snowplow Attachment - McMullen Co. (Councilmen Kimble and MacDonald opposed) 3. Speed Signs on the Riverfront Road - 10 MPH ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Kimble, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the meeting adjourned at 9;05 P. M. Attest: 4 £ ,4tntzq ty Clerk