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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-18 CC MIN63\ • • pars COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING October 18, 1983 4:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. Present: Absent: Also Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson None City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Finance Director, Caruso Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Fire Chief, Chial Building Official/Inspector, Rylander Consulting Engineer, Meister Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Citizens: Don Mosher, Dick Colemier, James Stevensen, Kevin Charlsen INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS „.. 1. DON MOSHER from Rudy Boshowitz's office appeared before the Council inviting their comments on some of the federal projects. He reported on the status of the Revenue Sharing - both the House and Senate have agreed to a three year authorization of the funding but with different percentages of increases - President Reagan has indicated that he will veto any increase. He also commented on the Cable T. V. Legislation and Mr. Kriesel inquired about the flood sharing funds and the Industrial Revenue Bonds - he would rather see the bonds be more restrictive rather than eliminating them. nem 2. DICK COLEMIER, together with James Stevensen and Kevin Charlsen presented the By-laws changes for the Volunteer Fire Relief Association to the Council for their approval. The change would increase the pension from $1,000 to $1,100 per year. They reported that their program is adequately funded and they will need no funding from the City. The change would be in Article IX - Section 2 and 3. MR. KRIESEL explained the law regarding the approval by the City Council and the unfunded liability - if they have Council approval the City is responsible for the unfunded liability and he could see no problem even with the remotest possibility of all collecting within the same year at the $1,100 figure. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council approved the change in the By-laws for the Volunteer Fire Relief Association in Article IX, Section 2 and 3 to raise the pension to $1,100 per year. Ayes--Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None Abstained - Councilmember Kimble. (motion carried) COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council authorized the Public Safety Director to advertise for four part-time Police officers for this department. (all in favor) 2. MR. ABRAHAMSON again brought up the matter of the shift changes from a 5/2 to a 6/3 and that the fact that there would be a loss of 170 shifts per year and including vacations and sickness it would be a possibility of 474 shifts per year. There was considerable discussion on this matter and until somebody can come up with some other type of scheduling to satisfy the request he will continue with the 5/2. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON inquired about the use of the new ordinance and other ordinances for some signs that he proposes to put on some of the ravines and other locations in the City of Stillwater and the City Attorney concurred that this would be a good idea. 2. MR. SHELTON reported that they will start the dredging of Lily Lake next week - they have no written or signed agreements from the property owners but that Dr. Nelson is agreeable to the project and they are all anxious to have this work done - the home- owners will be there to tell them where to put the dredge material and it is possible that some of it will have to be hauled elsewhere. 3. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council authorized Mr. Shelton to instruct Scotty Montbriand and Jeff Junker on sewer main- tenance for the taking of their sewer examination in January. (all in favor) • • 64 Oc ober 18, 1983 • • FIRE CHIEF No report CONSULTING ENGINEER 1. MR. MEISTER explained the sewer situation at the Wheeler property on South Third Street and the drainage problems. There is an old catch basin behind the building which is connected to the sanitary sewer system and this was not known at the time of the sewer separation project. This water can be piped to the storm sewer system at the northeast corner of Third and Chestnut Street. The estimated cost is approtately $3,200 if the work is done after the old building :.parking lot are removed. Mr. Wheeler has indicated that the building will not be removed for two or three months. Mr. Wheeler feels that he should not have to pay for this work and he asked for Council directions on this matter. MR. MAGNUSON stated that the Council should consider the policy for the other people in the downtown area to get them to pay for the cost of taking their drains off the sanitary system - if the City pays for this particular project, there would be others that would have to be paid for. There was discussion as to where this water comes from - if it is from other property r' or from the Wheeler property and who is liable - someone will have to determine the source of the water - action was deferred until some additional information is avail- able. PARKS & RECREATION No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report FINANCE DIRECTOR 1. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council authorized the Finance Director to purchase a calculator at a cost of $215.55. (all in favor) CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council approved the Excavator Bond in the amount of $5,000 for A. J. Excavating, Bethel,, Minnesota. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. MR. KRIESEL discussed with the Council the zoning for the Stoltz property to the south of the Aiple property - there is some confusion on this zoning whether it is "two family" or "industrial" - afterdiscussion it was felt that this should be discussed with Carl Dale and then come back to the Council. 2. MR. KRIESEL discussed with the Council the matter of parking for residential units in the downtown area and it was felt that could be considered at the time when a Special Use Permit is granted for such residential facilities - it is the landlord's responsi- bility. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. MAYOR PETERSON brought up the matter of the Lowell Inn lease for parking on the City owned property and the possibility of terminating this lease with the sixty day notice and then renegotiate another lease. It was the Council's feeling that the lease should not be termianted until the City had a plan to show to Mr. Palmer and the Mayor agreed to talk to Mr. Palmer about the matter. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the meeting recessed at 5:30 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. 4 /f/a-za..1_) ✓ May r Attest: .-- 1"_./ �. . %--v/2 ity Clerk • 85\ • • COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota October 18, 1983 7:30 P. M. RECESSED MEETING The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Absent: None Also Present - City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Building Official, Zepper Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan St. Croix Valley Press, Landkammer Citizens: James O'Brien, Bruce Folz APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in `:vor) October 4, 1983 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. INDIVIDUALS 6 DELEGATIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmemver Avise, a resolution was introduced "APPOINTING BETTY CARUSO, CITY TREASURER". Ayes--Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick,'a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING MAUREEN O'MARA AS PARKKEEPER EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 1983 AT $10.62 PER HOUR". Ayes--Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) 3. The Council at this time reviewed the final plat for Interlachen Hills and,Mr. Meister asked that there be just small plantings along the northern perimeter for site distance. There was discussion on the park dedication and the Developer's Agreement which is ninety-nine percent complete. MR. MAGNUSON stated that this agreement would be finalized when the contract is let for the work to be done. There was discussion about the snow storage on Bayberry Court and the possibility of a consideration of some green area in this court - Mr. Shelton indicated that there would be no problem with the snow storage. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council approved the final plat for Phase' of the Interlachen Hills Plat subject to the con- dition that there be no shrubbery or other interference with site distance at the intersection of Bayberry Court and Bayberry Avenue and further that the park dedication fees be divided to that portion attributal to Phase I at this time based on current values and that the other phases based on the assessed value at the time of develop- ment and the plat be covered by the Developer's Agreement that is forthcoming. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS" Ayes--Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) • 66 October 18 1983 • • • 2. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the date of November 1, 1983 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the following Planning Commission Cases hearings: Case No. 510-Permit for a mobile home on Commercial property for William Murray on Mulberry Point Case No. 511 - Expansion of an existing convenience store at Main and Myrtle Streets for John Ogren (Superamerica Station) Case No. 512 - Conditional Use Permit and variances for Michael McGuire for a new restaurant on Nelson Street. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the City Attorney made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER INTO CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY LAND WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING THEREON". (all in favor) (Hering and Raduenz properties) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (contihued) None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILMEMBER MAC DONALD inquired about something being done about the parking on the intersection of South Third and Olive Streets - the visibility is very bad and Mr. Abrahamson agreed to check this matter out. 2. There was discussion about a stop sign coming out of the Oak Glen County Club and other locations in the Oak Glen Development - this matter will be checked out and considered at a future Council meeting. on he east er of 3. StreetLand HighwayL95rhasrcollapsedthe andstorm requestedrthatisame behrepairednbeforeNelson the cold weather sets in. 4. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council rking spaces on oft the1FirsthMethodistaChurch faswrequested pbyaCouncilmember Avise. (all in frontet in in favor) COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) BUILDING OFFICIAL 1. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council authorized the Building Official to issue the building permits for the remodeling of the Historic Courthouse and allow the County to make the inspections. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick,seconded by Councilmember Kimble the Council followed the recommendation of the Building Official to make a charge of $25.00 for willlbe takencoutnlaterthe at ttak Glen he regular fees. for which alleinlar building permits favor) PARKS & RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING PART-TIME HELP FOR THE ICE ARENA". Ayes--Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick resolutions) Ma MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "MAIN STREET" PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING THE CITY COORDINATOR TO COORDINATE ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES". Ayes--Councilmember Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (see resolutions) APPLICATIONS --On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, -econded by Councilmember Avise, the following Cigarette License was approved: (all in favor Dellania Olson - Mulberry -Main Square 304 North Main Street, Stillwater (3 months) New • • October 18, 1983 11 \ • • ---On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) A. J. Excavating - A. J. Ondrey R. #2, Box 543-A, Bethel, Mn. 55005 Earl McCoy 1208 Tyler Street, Hastings Three-D Fab, Inc. (3-D) 333 Hardma:Ave., Sotuh St. Paul 55075 Excavators New General Renewal General New UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary petiionto send to the District Court for the official appointments to the Charter Commission. (all in favor) The nominees are: COMMUNICATIONS None Keith Avise Paul Ammerman Fred Lammers Jim Jacobs James McKinney Richard Wente Nancy Putz John Evert Don Ronning QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA None ORDINANCES First Reading - Annexing of the Hering and Raduenz Properties RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills 2. Appointing Betty Caruso As City Treasurer 3. Employing Maureen O'Mara as Parkkeeper 4. Employing Part -Time Help for the Ice Arena 5. Main Street Minnesota Progrm Participation ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 P. M. Attest: City Clerk •