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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-07 CC MIN'112 • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1984 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. Present: Councilmembers Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Absent: Councilmember Bodiovick 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 Zoning Administrator, Zepper Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Press Publications, Landkamer RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER AVISE 0n motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council declared a vacancy on the Council, due to the resignation of Councilmember Avise, which was effective January 31, 1984. All in favor. It was noted that the Council will fill this vacancy on February 21, 1984. APPROVAL OF MINUTES emotion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the minutes of the following meetings were approved. All in favor. January 10, 1984 Special Meeting 5:15 p.m. January 17, 1984 Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. January 17, 1984 Recessed Meeting 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 516 - Joe Gould This is the day and time set for the continued hearing on Case No. 516, submitted by Joe Gould for a special use permit to contruct a four-plex in a two-family zone. Mr. Farrell stated that because of the input at the Planning Commission meeting, the Commission denied the request but Mr. Gould indicated that he would present revised plans to them at their February 27th meeting. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to continue the hearing on Case NO. 516, until March 6, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Case No. 467-A - Derrick Land Company/St. Croix Place This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 467-A, submitted by Derrick Land Company for preliminary plat approval of St. Croix Place (0utlots A & B, Croixwood 6th Addition). Notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette and mailed to property owners within 300 feet. Bruce Folz, representing Derrick Land Company, presented the preliminary plat to the Council, noting a change in the first plat, in that the buildings are rotated to provide for more open space and resulting in less asphalted surface. The final plat will have 6 lots, five being buildable lots and one being street. He also stated that as brought out at the Planning Commission meeting, the tree barrier will extend on the west and north boundaries of the property. Mayor Peterson asked if the streets were up to city standards and Ken Meister stated that the plans and specs were prepared by SEH and they were designed according to city standards. He noted that the streets are 25' wide instead of the 32' that is customary, but this poses no problem. Janet Hanson questioned the 20' drainage easement and asked who is in charge of the maintenance of the tree barrier. Folz explained that one of the outlots included is only 20' wide, and is the utility easement. The homeowners assication will be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the tree barrier should the need arise. Dick Blekum asked when the homeowners assication takes over the Board of Directors and Laughinghouse stated that when 75% of the units are sold, the association takes over control. Mayor Peterson declared the hearing closed. 0n motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council approved the revised preliminary plat of St. Croix Place and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the hard shell print of the final plat. All in favor. • • • 112-A • • February 7, 1984 CASE NO 519 - Westphal Heights on Case No. 519, This is the day and time set for the blic and street9vacation for Westphal Heights. Erwin Notice Westphal,hrn forwpreliminary plat approval of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on January 23, 1984 and mailed o property owners within 300'. Bruce Folz, representing Westphals, presented the preliminary plat and explained that this development will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will involve three lots and right of -way presentlyhrunsmright9through s they present Westphal ehome. They d that E. ywouldcareStreet lot's also request vacation of this street and deeding the portion involved in this development, in its entirety, to the Westphals. Magnuson stated that vacating this street would solve the right-of-way probiems for the city and be beneficial to all concerned. Mr. Farrell stated li that tplatl fors both phases, �andhad the finaleplatwith forPhases Phaset and 2, and 1, provided approved the preliminary p the vacation of the street is done correctly and legally. e h of is andehMjesi sated that e is a roertowner just eahasknottbeen notified of thispcase previously. toHehwouldtlike ahchance etop look it over in more detail. sent a g . Folz stated thatdhtat Mr. Maeski ehwishes to3delaywas theinadverntlrequest forytwonotweeks tohgivenallotice. owners archance theno review the development. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MMacDonalll ind, the Council moved to continue this hearing on February 21, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.r. • • 113\ emN February 7, 1984 • • Case No. 517 - Warm World This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 517 submitted by Warm World Child Development Center for a conditional use to provide child care for 20 children from ages 6 weeks through 30 months in their Ascension Church site at 214 North Third Street. Notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on January 23, 1984, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet. Mary Oswald represented Warm World and stated that this request has been approved by the Fire Department and Zoning Department, and approved by the Planning Commission. Mayor Peterson declared the hearing closed. On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to approve the conditional use permit request by Warm World Child Development Center to provide child care for 20 children from ages 6 weeks through 30 months at their Ascension Church site. All in favor. Case No. 518 - Eugene Bartkey This is the day and time set for a public hearing on Case No. 518 submitted by Eugene Bartkey, 204 N. William, for a 3' sideyard variance for garage construction. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on January 23, 1984, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet. Bruce Folz, representing Westphals, presented the preliminary plat and explained that this development will be completed in two phases. Phase I will involve three lots and Phase 2 will involve the remaining lots' subdivision. He stated that E. Sycamore Street right-of-way presently runs right through the present Westphal house. They would also request vacation of this street and deeding the portion involved in this development, in its entirety, to the Westphals. Magnuson stated that vacating this street would solve the right-of-way problems for the city and be beneficial to all concerned. Mr. Farrell stated that the Planning Commission had no problem with Phases 1 and 2, and approved the preliminary plat for both phases, and the final plat for Phase I, provided the vacation of the street is done correctly and legally. Dave Majeski stated he is a property owner just to the south of this development, nad he has not been notified of this case previously. He would like to have a chance to look it over in more detail. It was noted that Mr. Majeski was inadvertently not sent a hearing notice. Mr. Folz then stated that he wishes to delay the request for two weeks to give all owners a chance to review the development. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to continue this hearing on February 21, 1984, at 7:30 D.M. All in favor. *****SEE INSERT FOR CASE N0. 519 - WESTPHAL HEIGHTS******** Case No. 520 - Dale Sicard This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 520 submitted by Dale Sicard for demolition and reconstruction of a building at 218 North Main Street. Notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette and mailed to property owners within 300 feet. It was noted that the Planning Commission did not hear this case as the concerned persons were not present at their meeting. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to continue the hearing on Case No. 520 until March 6, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Case No. 521 - Thomas McQuiston This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case NO. 521 submitted by Thomas McQuiston, 216 S. Owens Street, for a special use permit for auto maintenance and minor repair in his garage. Notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on January 23, 1984 and mailed to property owners within 300 feet. Mr. Farrell stated that the Planning Commission did not consider this case at their last meeting, and it will be on their agenda for February 27, 1984. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to continue the hearing until March 6. 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Mayor Peterson recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m., to reconvene at 8:45 p.m. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER AVISE Mayor Peterson read the letter of resignation from Councilmember Avise, for the public record. INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS Abrahamson Nurseries, Arrow Building and Perkins Mr. Mitch Johnson and Dave Majeski appeared before the Council with a request to change the ingress and egress of three businesses, along Washington Avenue and Curvecrest Boulevard. They state that a portion of the median needs to be removed to provide proper acdess to their properties. They state that people drive over the median to avoid extra travel to the property turning points. • • • 7114 February 7, 1984 • • Ken Meister stated that this is a state aid street and with the projected traffic in this area, tha medians are needed, along with the turn lanes provided. He stated that it is not feasible to remove these medians. The problem now is that there is not enough traffic to keep drivers in their correct lanes of traffic. Councilmember Kimble asked if the street medians were altered, would this jeopardize chances for future state aid. Meister said that it could very possibly change the city's status for future state aid, as these medians are state aid standards. After discussion, Mayor Peterson stated that the only thing that the City can do at this point, is to police the area more closely. St. Croix Valley Challenge - Triathlon Dennis Smith appeared before the Council asking approval for a triathlon (biking, swimming and running) race to be held in Stillwater. After discussion, on motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to give preliminary approval of the triathlon race concept. The organizers should work with the Parks & Police Departments on what burdens would be put on the city, etc., and report back to the Council within 6 weeks for final approval. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bayport Marina Lease After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have Rod Lawson draw up the final lease agreement for Dave Magnuson's review and the Council will consider same at their next meeting. Second Reading - Precinct Ordinance On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the City Attorney made the second reading of the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 515, 541 and 543 CHANGING CERTAIN WARD AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER". (Ordinance No. 620). All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Payment of Bills On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the resolution was introduced, "DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS". Ayes-3 Nays-0 (Resolution #7288) Flood Plain Ordinance On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the City Attorney made the first reading, by title, of an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STILLWATER CITY CODE CHAPTER 31.07, SUBDIVISION 1 AND SUBDIVISION 4, FLOOD PLAIN ZONING ORDINANCE". All in favor. Stillwater Main Street Commission On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council introduced the resolution, "RESOLUTION CREATING STILLWATER MAIN STREET COMMISSION". Ayes-3 Nays-0 (Resolution #7289) — On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following persons were appointed to the Stillwater Main Street Commission: John Easton, Tom Farrell, Jim Gillespie, Jim Graham, Quentin Heimerman, Jay Kimble, Roberta Opheim, Harry Peterson, Al Ranum, Ed Stuart, and Mary Ann Burnbladh. All in favor. INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember MacDonald inquired as to the plowing at the west entrance to Charter Oaks, stating that at a time there was a ridge left in the center. Mr. Shelton stated that this has been removed. Mayor Peterson is requesting Robert Murphy as Civil Defense Director, to replace Mr. George Wohlers. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to appoint Mr. Robert Murphy as Civil Defense Director. All in favor, STAFF REPORTS Public Works — Mr. Shelton requested permission to purchase two traffic counters, which were budgeted for in Capital Outlay. On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to approve the purchase of two traffic counters as budgeted for in Capital Outlay. All in favor. The issue of promoting Earl Plattner to Heavy Equipment Operator was deferred until a full Council is present. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council — moved to have the Public Works Department install a backwater valve to remedy the back- up problem, at 1011 Parkwood Lane. Estimated cost is between $150 and $200. All in favor. r� • • February 7, 1984 • • • Parks & Recreation - On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council approved a permit to consume for the St. Croix Sailing Club, for June 16, 1984, at Lowell Park, from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 p.m. All in favor. - On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by MacDonald, the Council approved four Parks & Recreation employees to attend a George Tomma seminar on sod maintenance, to be held on March 20, at the Holiday Inn in downtown Minneapolis. Total cost will be $315. All in favor. Public Safety On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to approve Wally Abrahamson to attend the State Chiefs Convention on March 20, 21 and 22, 1984, at the Sheraton Inn Northwest. All in favor. On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to approve the purchase of two Dodge Diplomats at the quoted price of $20,312. All in favor, Mr. Abrahamson will check to see what equipment is needed for the squad cars, and if need be, the Council will be polled to approve purchase of this equipment. Consulting Engineer Ken Meister presented the plans and specifications for St. Croix Place for sewer, water, storm sewer and street improvements. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to approve the plans and snecifications as presented for St. Croix Place, and to authorize Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. to perform the inspection for this improvement. A11 in favor. Finance Director On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to appoint the Administration Department to be responsible for coordinating the efforts to comply with the handicapped discrimination regulations for the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. All in favor. City Clerk On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council approved Bonnie Kirtz to attend the City Clerk's Conference March 13-16, 1984, at the Sheraton Inn Northwest. All in favor. APPLICATIONS On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to approve the following contractors' licenses. All in favor. B & R Masonry Builders, Inc. 28710 Hemmingway Ave. - Stacy, MN Gallati Excavating 6284 Upper 46th St. - N.St. Paul Gordon Jackson 812 W. Abbott Street Fred Deutsch Cement & Masonry 635 W. Shryer Ave. St. Paul H & I Wood Specialties Box 95 - Stillwater Lindstrom Cleaning 9621 loth Ave. N. - Plymouth, MN Miller Excavating 3636 Stagecoach Tr. North Moelter Construction 2938 Quant Ave. N. Penguin Insulation Co. 13961 N. 60th Street Paul LaCosse 16679 Mississippi Street Lakeland Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Excavators Renewal Cement Uork Renewal Masonry & Brick Work Renewal General Contractor Renewal Fire Repair New Excavators Renewal Excavators Renewal Insulation Renewal General Renewal COMMUNICATIONS - None Claim Against City 0n motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to refer the claim of Kevin Charlsen vs. City of Stillwater, to McGarry -Kearney Insurance Comnany. All in favor. • • February 7, 1984 ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the meeting was adjournedat 10:20 p.m. All in favor. Attest: H� City Cler Resolutions Adopted #7288 - Directing Payment of Bills #7289 - Creating Stillwater Main Street Commission iwMa g"1- _f4N- Ordinances Passed #620 - "An Ordinate Amending Ordinance Numbers 515, 541 and 543 Changing Certain Ward and Precinct Boundaries of the City of Stillwater"