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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-17 CC MIN• STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL STILLWATER, MINNESOTA REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called Present: Also Present: JANUARY 17, 1984 4:00 P.M. to order by Mayor Peterson. Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz Finance Director, Caruso City Attorney, Magnuson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineer, Meister Fire Chief, Chial Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - none STAFF REPORTS Fire Chief • Dave Chial reviewed the meeting that was held previously, regarding the 40-hour work week for him, and the 5-man shift for fire fighters. Discussion followed regarding the availability of volunteers to fill in during inspec- tions and the feasibility of having Chial perform inspections. Chial stated that he has men in charge of different departments within the Fire Department, and if the Council would like to put Gordy Seim in charge of inspections, this is fine with him. Seim could turn in a monthly report to the Council for review. At this point in the meeting, Councilmember Kimble arrived. Chial also indicated that if he is put on a 40-hour week, another fire fighter will be needed. On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the motion of January 3, 1984, was rescinded which implemented a 6-month trial for a five -man rotation schedule in the Fire Department with Chief Chial working a 40-hour week and implementing fire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. On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, two men from the Fire Department were authorized to attend the annual conference in Detroit Lakes at $60/man plus expenses. All in favor. Parks & Recreation Dick Blekum informed the Council that Marueen O'Mara, Parks Keeper, has terminated her employment with the City, and he recommends hiring Tim Thomson, who was among the ten top applicants when O'Mara was hired. Action was deferred until the 7:30 meeting. Public Works — Jack Shelton stated that Vittorios has requested a loading zone on Nelson Street. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Counrilmember Avise, the Council moved to place a loading zone on Nelson Street, approximately 20' East of the driveway cut, with a time limit of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All in favor. Mr. Shelton then explained that they have found that the $1500 budgeted for the welder may not cover the cost, as the old welder will not bring the trade they expected. — On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council approved the purchase of a new welder with cost not to exceed $2300. All in favor. — On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Avise, Mr. Shelton was instructed to obtain at least two phone quotes on this welder. All in favor. Consulting Engineer Ken Meister presented the plans for Interlachen Hills Phase I. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the resolution was introduced, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE- MENT FOR BIDS". Ayes-5 Nays-0. City Attorney —Dave Magnuson indicated that the St. Croix Boom Company case has been nostponeJ until March 9, 1984. — Mr. Magnuson distributed to the Council, snow removal provisions to be reviewed. These provisions also indicate procedures for removal and assessment for this removal. No action taken at this time. — Mr. Magnuson informed the Council that there is no provision in the State Statutes that • • • • • • January 17, 1984 requires interviews to be held for a vacated Council position. Mayor Peterson stated that he has received five applications for this position, and will forward a copy of these to the Council for review. City Coordinator On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council moved to authorize Allen Zepper to attend a three-day seminar in Bloomington on On -Site Waste Water Treatment. All in favor. On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the meeting was recessed at 4:50 p.m. to reconvene at 7:30 p.m. • AttestS • City Cier STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL Stillwater, Minnesota JANUARY 17, 1984 7:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the Cit,' Clerk. Present: Councilnembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz Finance Director, Caruso City Attorney, Magnuson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineer, Meister Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Free Press, Caine Citizens: Gene Johnson, John Easton, Keith Jans APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the minutes of the following meetings were approved, All in favor. December 22, 1983 December 27, 1983 January 3, 1984 January 3, 1984 Special Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Community Development Block Grant This is the day and time set for a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments on the proposed Minnesota Small Cities Community Development Grant Application for house revitalization. The hearing notice was published in the Stillwater Gazette on January 6 1984. Keith Jans reviewed the target area for the grant, plus the breakdown of grant monies and interest rates that users will pay. Nile Kriesel asked if there are excess monies, if they can be used outside the desig- nated target area and Mr. Jans stated that they could use up to 20% in other areas. Mayor Peterson closed the hearing. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced, "RESOLUTION OF SFONSORSHIP". Ayes-5 Nays-0 (Resolution #7286) INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS St. Croix Hockey Association Mr. Stan Bolin, representing the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association, appeared before the Council to inform them that they had submitted the information that the Recreation Commission requested of them regarding the names and addresses of the 517 participants in the hockey school. • • • January 17, 1984 Recreation Commis- sion,Association and surrounding communities, should meet Mayor Peterson stated that within the next few months the Counc,Recreation the total andn. School hes District, Hockey and discuss theresponsibilities regardingt'the ice arena.iAt present responsibility is the City of Stillwater's. This meeting will be set up at a future date. UNFINISHED Official News a er Desi nation The Council ha been presented with a cost comparison on the bids received from Press Publications and the Stillwater Gazette. Nile Kriesel stated that with the example given, a cost difference of $1to 361 was arrived at, but this aelpublicati publicationzette peos some costsare reimburseds totheCity by Cby City free of charge, also some and even though Press Publications underbid involved parties. He continued to say that the citizens of Stillwater thin of the Gazette as the otoirecenthen, them,, he would have to recommend mmmendd the Stillwater Gazette. Gene Johnson, Publisher of Press Publications, stated that his paper meets regulations, the City did invite bids and his was the low bid received. and the fact that citizens look to the Gazette for legal notices, the Mayor and After discussion regarding the advantages of using a daily paper over a weekly paper Councilmember Avise also recommend the Gazette. 00ouncilmember Bodlovick, the Council moved edtton by Councilmember bid te Lbifr Avise, seconded by newspaper aforp the City ofrom f Gazette thus name them as the official 1984 Cit Insurance American Ni a Kriesel reviewed the insurance quotes received from Home Insurance, Business and Employee Benefit Company. the Council On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, moved tosecure atheeCity's 984$i2su0anceAll rom in Homeore Insurance (McGarry -Kearney as agent) for Ba ore Marfna Lease 1984 meeting, after being T is t� s taSSe�for consideration at the February 7, reviewed by the Recreation Commission. Precinct Ordinance Action a ayed until a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council n roduce t Councilmember Direct, Payment of Bills". Ayes-5 Nays-0 (Resolution introduced the resolution "Directing S'm #7285) COUNCIL RE VEST ITEMS Recreation Commission A ointment seconded by Councilmember MacS;�nald, the Cn ncilon ve Cto a1 inter ho Rahm 2 Council moved to appoint John Rahm for another term on the Recreation Commission. All in favor. STAFF S Public Safet Chid A rahamson informed the Council that approximately seventeen cars were towed service so that people can get their cars back. On Saturday and Sunday of last week and there has been concern shown regarding the hours of operation of the towing Parks & Recreation on motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Ater ld, y scussion, 'HIRING TIM THOMSON AS JR. PARKS KEEPER, EFFECTIVE, a FEBURARY resolution 1984,w4s WITH , EFFECTIVE 1, WITH REVIEWAL AFTER SIR MONTHS." Ayes-5 Nays-O. (Resolution #7287) Citp tlerk seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following Ci motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. public hearings were set for Tuesday, February rro7,x Place) - Preliminary plat Case No. 467 - Derrick Land Company approval for St. Croix Place Case No. 517 - Warm World - Conditional Use to provide day care for 20 children from ages 6 weeks through 30 months in Ascension Church site. ce for Case No. 518 - Eugene Bartkey, 204 N. William - 3 sideyard ind variance far agaoage. or Case No. 519 - Erwin Westphal - Preliminary plat approval Westphal Heights (Outlots A & B, Croixwood 6th) Case No. 520 - Dale Sicard - 218 N. Main Street building demolition and re- construction. Case No. 521 - Thomas M.cQuiston - 216 S. Owens - Special Use for minor auto repair in garage. • • • January 17, 1984 APPLICATIONS On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble:, the following Non -Intoxicating Liquor Licenses were approved. A11 in favor. Brooks Superette #26 Renewal 2289 Croixwood Blvd. Cub Foods Renewal 1570 Frontage Road On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following contractors' licenses were approved. All in favor. McPherson Spraying & Taping Plastering Renewal St. Joseph, WI R. Hagstrom Builder, Inc. General Renewal Lake Elmo, MN Riverwood Construction General Renewal 1800 Wooddale Drive Woodbury, MN 0n motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the following cigarette license was approved. All in favor. Brooks Superette #26 Renewal 2289 Croixwood Blvd. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the following temporary beer permit for February 22, 1984 at Lily Lake Park was approved. All in favor. United Commercial Travelers 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Applicant: Ron Anderson ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. All in favor. 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