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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-03 CC MIN Special Meeting1O3`, • • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 1984 4:30 P.M. Stillwater, Minnesota SPECIAL MEETING The meeting was celled to order by Mayor Peterson. Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel Finance Director, Caruso 1984 BUDGET Discussion was held on the 1984 budget. The following changes were made to the 1984 requested budget: Department Item Added/Deleted Amount Plant Library Added $10,000 for essential repair $ 10,000 items Police No change. However, budget amount $24,000 for C/O to fund two squad cars rather than three Fire Request for one additional man (19,000) delayed until July 1. Five -man shift to be implemented with Chief to work 40-hour week. Library Request for computer eliminated ( 6,000) $ (15,000) Net Decrease The recommended expenditure budget for the General and Special Revenue Funds was set at $3,121,633. This would provide a combined surplus of $406,701 for the General and Special Revenue Funds. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 6:30 p.m., to reconvene at 7:30 p.m. Attest STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 3, 1984 7:30 P.M. Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the City Coordinator. Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz Finance Director, Caruso City Attorney, Magnuson Shelton Superintendent of Public Works, Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Zoning Administrator, Zepper Consulting Engineer, Meister Press: St. Croix Press, Landkamer Citizens: Larry Reibling, Richard Mundinger, Robert Lockyear, Patricia Lockyear, Tom Farrell, William Murray OATH OF OFFICE - CITY CLERK BONNIE KIRTZ City Attorney Magnuson administered the oath of office for City Clerk for the City of Stillwater to Bonnie Kirtz. • •!104 • • January 3, 1984 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the minutes of the following meetings were approved. All in favor. December 20, 1983 Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. December 20, 1983 Recessed Meeting 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS This is the day and time set for the hearing on Case No. 516 submitted by Joe Gould,Joe Gould Special Use 5149 Lake Elmo Avenue North, to construct one four-plex in a two-family zone on the corner of North 4th Street and Wilkins Street; Lot 28 & E 1/2 of Lot 27 & Lots 29 and 30, Block 8, Wilkins Addition. Notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 22, 1983 and notice was mailed to property owners within 300 feet. Mr. Farrell, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that the Commission approved bhis special use request based on the fact that the zone is two-family, and this application will provide for four families on two lots. Allen Zepper stated that all setbacks will be met and Gould is providing for good visibility on both Fourth Street and Wilkins. Councilmember Avise stated that the Planning Commission put the condition on the special use, that the four lots must be merged into one parcel so that the back lots can't be sold off unless subdivided. Richard Mundinger of 120 W. Wilkins, stated that he is against the construction of a four-plex in this area. He stated that there was a request for a four-plex at 4th and Stillwater that was rejected and he feels that this should be rejected also. Robert Lockyear of 1022 North 3rd Street, stated that he is also opposed to the four-plex. He stated that a stipulation should be placed on the permit stating that the back lots can't be built on. He is against doubling the density this zone. He also expressed concern over the visibility on that corner, parking and increased traffic. He is not opposed to the construction of two duplexes, but is opposed to a four-plex. lliam Murray, 1117 N. 4th Street, also expressed concern over traffic on 4th Street. the on he Lockyear xexpressed has only econcern cern overethe herstability ofmthehffill that has been placed The - yor declared the hearing recessed until January 17, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. Allen :peer stated that the area can be tested for density before granting the permit. He stat if there eretgoingetore befour problemses forn the area now this prospectiveat would have water problems four-plex. Tom Farrell stated that the matters of the fill, traffic, etc. were not brought up at the Planning Commission meeting, and this case sounds completely different than what was heard by the Planning Commission. After discussion regarding the role of the Planning Commission and how to dehowdto by keotheir- e their role more effective, there was a motion by Councilmember Kimble, member MacDonald, to refer this case back to the Planning Commission and continue this hearing on February 7, 1984. All in favor. Nile Kriesel reviewed the 1984 Budget Summary, noting changes from the proposed 1984 Budget Hearing figures. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY BUDGET" Ayes-5 Nays-0 (See Resolution #7282) 0n motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council moved to implement a 6-month trial for a five -man rotation schedule in the Fire Department, with Chief Chial working a 40-hour week and implementing fire inspection procedures. All in favor. PETITIONS OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS Mr. Larry Reibling ed from Reibling Myrtle of Street W. to thertle north, bethas vacatedq fort 156.52t feet. South Sixth Street extending Mr. Magnuson stated that a petition must be filed, being signed by abutting property owners before this vacation can be considered. Mr. Reibling will complete the appropriate petition and submit it to the Council at a later date. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m. • • 105`' January 3, 1984 • • UNFINISHED Ordinance a eChe second reading ge, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the City K second readn Sewer ing ORDINANCE AMENDING On motion by TING THE FIXING AND of an ordinance entitled es Attorney made the THE CHARGES AND ATEPROVIDINGDCOLLECTION THEREOF." All in CHAPTER 29, SUBDIVISION 1 OF ESTABLISHING OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Aroll call after each section favor. section followed by The alllimembe S of read section by The Mayor then put the "Shalls this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordinance was unanimously and members the Council voted in the affirmative. adopted. adopted. (See Ordinance #618) Councilmember Avise, the City Come lme er Bo ovick, seconded by n Ordinance Ado tin Minnesota State of gilds% ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Code t motion yREGULATING NESOTA Attorney made the second readingREMOVAL, STILLWATER CITY CODE CHAPTER 33 BUILDING CODE SUBD.1 BY ADOPTING THE MI REGULATING ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, STATE BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; �INTENANCE THE LITIONON, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, TRUUTUNEY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, followed by roll call after eachussecti n OF ALL BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER" All in favor. t The all members read sCouncil by s ectioi� rive. The Mayor then p o ly and o , "Shall thisecrd nancevoted in d aroll pass?"he and on roll call the ordinance was unanimous adopted. adopted. (See ordinance /k619) of Stillwater for the year 1984 for r9a4 for the City Bids for Advertisin or a vextising as of s were receive5 point type as follows: Stillwater _ Gazette -- 27.1c pPer line =° each tsubsequent insertion 18C per line 6 point type 25c per line for 1st insertion 15c per line for each subsequent insertion Press Publications: is convenient for hearing notices, etc. and M justifies the bid price difference. theh. Council stated that aa daily paper publication is not that Council must determine if this shee feelse that a daily but it is what the Council is accustomed to. it was moved Councllmember Bodlovick stated that sheCouncilmember Bodlovick, important, to provide , for further On motion by Cision on Kimble, until the by meeting, to tableaCionC1S All in favor.matter until next investigation. for $12,000 for rental of Ice Rental School, 1984 Summer from Andre Beaulieu Hockey 1984 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m. from June 6, 1984 through July 3, One bi was receive Lily Lake Ice Arena the Council seven days a week. accepted n pten by Councilmember MacDonald. Councilmember Kimble, seconded by the joint bid from Andre Beaulieu Hockey School and a onPaul VutcenC, Inc. $12,000. All in favor. forthe following Counci member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, De artment Head Salaries for 1984 were approved. All in favor. 1984__- De artmen by Department Head salaries Classier $ 34,008 Name Coordinator ., 34,008 1984 City y Review in May, Dave Kriesel City Attorney 22.404 Dave Magnuson City Clerk 35,004 Bennie a 50 Finance Director 31,008 Bally Abrahamson public Safety Director Public Works Director 31,008 Wally Abrahamson parks & 31,008 Jack Shelton Recreation Director 28,200 Dick Chial Fire Chief 21,504 (effective 3/20/84 DavidVe zeppe Zoning Administrator Allen Zapper Building Inspector 23,700 Rylander Ice Arena Manager 15,000 Torn Y James Fackler Ass't. Ice Arena Manage r Tom Herbst * Also to receive Law Library Costs Developer Fees Charter Commission $ 2,700 75/hour 60/hour NEW BUSINESSj Kearney IniClaim An injury urY claim was received from James Azell and turned over to the McGarry - Insurance Company. • • January 3, 1984 • • Payment of Bills seconded byCouncilmember Kimble, a resolution On lotion by Councilmember Bodlovick, was introduced, "DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS". Ayes-5 Nays-0 (See Resolution #7281) It was noted that the bills from Board of Water Commissioners for WAC Charges, and from Metro Waste Control for WAC Charges have no amounts shown on the resolution, and are therefore, not to be paid at this time. Northern States Power Company, however, is to be paid the appropraite amount even though the Council has not been informed of the amount at this time. This is to avoid a substantial late charge. Designation of City Depositories On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the following depositories were designated for the City of Stillwater: Oak Park Heights State Bank; Piper, ip r, tJaffrayBank;W& Hopwood;ashington POffearmanC&sCompany; andState JuranBank; & Moody, Inc. Allal Stae Bank; intfavor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember MacDonald asked Mr. Abrahamson if he had any reports of refused service from the Stillwater Ambulance Service. Councilmether8MacDonald onald statednththat tehe esrereceived a report of an accident on New Year's Eve, i to answer a call and subsequently the call had to be made by Mahtomedi. Council - member on suggested asothisthas not beenthe ethealth firsttecasement to reportednvestigate this After lengthy discussion, the Mayor stated that he has met with neighboring communities' p to Ambulance and it was sggestethat a review andudetermine if subsidizingafunding rd be eist unecessary investigate the to supply acceptable Ambulance Service, service. Mr. Abrahamson will investigate response times, etc. in preparation of having the Department of Health investigate, or before any further action is taken. Planning Commission Appointments On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council endorsed the following appointments to the Planning Commission, for three-year terms. All in favor. Josephine Vania, Douglas Seitz and Colleen Mlecoch Recreation Commission Appointments The Mayor stated that John Rehm would like to be reappointed to the Recreation movingo will be viaion, but tbere will have to be a Appointments to this Commissiontare rtabled nfor ae abe from townfuture meeting. STAFF REPORTS Public Safety Mr. Abrahamson stated that he will have the complete specifications for the squad car bids available for the next meeting. Parks & Recreation Mr. Blekum stated that at the present time they are working on removal of snow from around fire hydrants, but will resume work on skating rink flooding when weather permits. Consulting Engineer On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to allow Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for sewer and water for Derrick Land Company for construction of 8-plexes on County Road #5. All in favor. Magnuson stated that Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. would bill the City for prepara- tion and the City would in turn bill Derrick Land Company. Fire Chief Fire Allen Zepper made a requeston behalf of rather for be used for pumping out basements, On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council outd tproe four for Rpumping out basements.s at $54.95 each from ThAlls in favorn are, to be rented City Coordinator On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOING AND COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT BY THE SEVEN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT POWERS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM". Ayes-5 Nays-0 (See Resolution #7283) It was the consensus of the Council to have the following people sve on eaonmthe Task Force for the Main Street Program: Jay Kimble, Tom Farrell, Al Roberta Opheim, Mary Ann Turnbladh, Ed Stuart, Jim Graham, Quentin Heimerman, Jim Gillespie, Jim O'Brien, John Easton. The first meeting of this group will be on January 5, 1983, at 4:30 p.m. • • 1U1\ January 3, 1984 The meeting for contract negotiations for the Police, Fire and Public Works will be on January 10, 1984, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. APPLICATIONS Contractors OOmotion yiCouncilmember Bodlovick, Aseseconded edvbyCouncilmember Avise, the following contractors l AL1 Seasons Roofing Roofing Renewal 2717 E. 32nd Street, Mpls. 2rld Construction General New 825 Carleton St.. - St. Paul Craig Colburn General New Amery, WI Croixland Excavating Excavators Renewal 1000 Mendel Rd. N. Giebler-Jahnke Woodworking General Renewal 1111 S. First Street Mulcahy Drywall Plaster, stucco Renewal PO Box 2088 protection New Northwestern Fire Protection Fire P 2300 Territorial Rd Suburban Lighting Sign Erection Renewal 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. Swager Brothers General Renewal 5898 Omaha Ave. Woodland Cabinet General Renewal 11596 St. Croix Tr. N. Taxi Cab On motion by following taxiCouncilmember lcablicense was approved. Alld yino member Bodlovick, the avor. Renewal St. Croix Cab Company 1656 S. Greeley Street Cigarette On following g Councilmember member MacDonald, the approved. All in favor. Renewal Meister Corp. 112 N. Main Street COMMUNICATIONS - none QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA - none ADJOURNMENT seconded b Councilmember MacDonald, the Council On motion by Councilmember Kimble, Y meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Attest: Sacs-- CityC1e A Ordinances Adopted #618 - REGORDINANE ULATINGOTHEFIXING AND NDING PESTABLISHING TER 29, IorSSEWER SERVICE CHAR.GESTAND OPROVIDING COLLECTION THEREOF. #619 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STILLWATER CITY CODE CHAPTER 33 BUILDING CODE. Resolutions Adopted #7281 - "RESOLUTION DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS" #7282 - "RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1984 CITY BUDGET" //7283 EQUIPMENTOBYATHE OSEVEN OCOUNTY FIRE CDEPARTMENT JOINTOFOOPERATIVE PURCHASING JOINT AND POWERSPURCHASINGTCONSORTIUM"