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Home My WebLink About1984-02-21 CC MINSTILLWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 21, 1984 4:00 p.m, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz Finance Director, Caruso Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineers, Meister 8 Elliott Zoning Administrator, Zepper Planning Commission Chairman, Farrell Firemen, Barthol and Campeau Main Street Project Manager, Reardon Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Citizens: Lyle Doerr, Fred Shank Fire Department Equipment Purchase Fire fighters Barthol and Campeau appeared before the Council to request authority to purchase a VCR recording camera and player machine. They demonstrated this equipment to the Council, stressing that it would be used for a training aid as well as for inspections. Barthol stated that he received a price in the range of $2500 for the total equipment needed. Mayor Peterson asked if the Police Department could utilize this equipment and Abrahamson stated it could be used in homocides, aimed robberies, DWI's, etc. Mayor Peterson stated that the Council would take this under consideration for action at a later meeting. Washington County Building Expansion Lyle Doerr of Washington County and Fred Shank of SKA, Inc., presented the schematic plans to the Council, of the proposed expansion of the County facilities. This would be a building constructed to the south of the existing structure and .,ill have the capability of being expanded up an addi- tional three floors from the three floors now being proposed. The County will keep the City updated on this proposed $5.2 million construction. Main Street Project Manager Mayor Peterson introduced the Main Street Project Manager, Mike Reardon, to the Council and city staff present. STAFF REPORTS Parks and Recreation On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to approve the purchase of two lawn mowers for a total cost of $778.00, as budgeted for in Capital Outlay. All in favor. Public Works - On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to advance Mr. Earl Plattner to Heavy Equipment Operator. A11 in favor. - On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council moved to approve Tri-State to perform maintenance work on the Nelson Street and Aiple Marina lift stations, with costs not to exceed $10,000. All in favor. - On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to authorize Monroe Wood to attend a pump and meter seminar on February 29, 1984. A11 in favor. • Councilmember Kimble stated that he was contacted by Paul Gerber regarding the claim for his sewer back-up. After discussion, Mayor Peterson directed Jack Shelton to meet with Mr. Gerber to determine the responsibility for this back-up. Fire Department On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to purchase two 8-channel radios from Motorola for a cost of $2793.00. All in favor. Zoning Administrator - On motion by councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to authorize the Zoning Administrator to attend a seminar on March 13, 1984, at Inver Hills. All in favor. - On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council moved to authorize Vern Rylander to attend an On -site Sewage seminar in Mankato on March 13, 14, and 15. All in favor. • 117 - On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to provide coffee and rolls to the American Planning Association on May 9, 1984. All in favor. • February 21, 1984 Finance Director — On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to secure public liability insurance for errors and omissions for public officials, elected and appointed, as quoted by McGarry -Kearney Insurance Company. All in favor. — On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to set up a Main Street Project Fund in the General Fund. All in favor. On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to transfer the budget items into the Main Street Project Fund. All in favor. City Coordinator Nile Kriesel demonstrated the punch card voting system to the Council and informed them that this system could be purchased for the City of Stillwater for approximately the same amount that is budgeted for additional automatic machines for 1984. A firm proposal will be obtained and presented to the Council at the next meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 5:35 p.m., to reconvene at 7:30 p.m. Attest: Cite STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL RECESSED MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1984 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Election of New Councilmember On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to elect Thomas Farrell as Councilmember to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Avise. All in favor. The Oath of Office was given to Mr. Farrell by the City Clerk, afterwhich Mr. Farrell took his place on the City Council. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz Finance Director, Caruso Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson Director of Parks A Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineers, Meister and Elliott Zoning Administrator, Zepper Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Free Press, Caine Citizens: Ery Westphal, Bruce Folz, Dave Majeski, Roy Menne, Jacqueline Menne APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the minutes of the February 7, 1984 meeting were approved. Ayes; Councilmember Kimble, Farrell, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays; none. Abstain; Bodlovick. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Westphal Heights This is the day and time set for the continued hearing for Westphal Heights preliminary plat approval and street vacation. David Majeski stated that he has no objections to the total concept of this development, but is concerned with the street upgrading, stating that he would rather that the permanent street improvements be done in Phase I, at today's costs. He is not opposed to the assessments that would result for his property. Folz explained that the owner wishes to sell the first three lots in Phase 1 before continuing with permanent improvements. Westphals did not wish to force assessments on other property owners as a result of this project, but to put in bituminous curb until the second phase is underway. Mr. Kriesel stated that this development does not exclude the possibility of the other property owners submitting a petition for permanent improvements. February 21, 1984 Mr. Fz Lot 5 l e to be to but he has ated that incontacted thePWaterl Department aboute thisr, and theyl have no increased haseI, the 16' easemnt no problemswith2, it. He quest is to ean the ohas ut ofs the ditch. Mr. Folz°continuedand the to explainywhatnthey arey a requesting asl far as the erosion e City to deed overetheiraportion ofpthe vacatedy ystreet tor rthe Westphals, and tiny request returnthe hWestphals will deed over a portion of Lots 5 & 6, in Block 4. Mayor Peterson closed the hearing. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented and upon vacation of the portion of Sycamore Street, to Lots eed8theio t1 S portio n ofetthe e vacatvacated dnstreet ltc fWWesstphal's in exchange for a portion of n r. The final plat for this development will be considered at the March 6, 1984 meeting. Roy and Jacque ine Menne appeared for consideration of a liquor license transfer for INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS Biagi's Harbor Bar. This will be considerdd at the March 6, 1984 meeting, after investigations are completed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS On motion by ounci member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, Nile KrieselFlood Plain Ordinance . made the second MENDING ITY SUBDIVISIONr 19of Ordinance No. AND SUBDIVISION 4,6 FLOOD PLAINTNANCE ZONINGAORDINANCETILLAllEinC CODE CHAPTER 31.07, favor. wa This ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all ordinancefpthe ass?" and on roll in thefirmative. washe unanimouslyor na optedt e question, "Shall this n motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the resolution was NEW BUSINESS introduced, "DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS". Ayes-5 Nays-0. (Resolution 87290) Sewer Service Charges madethe motionrsto reading, by title.iofeordinanced e No. 622,"ANrORDINANCEdAMENDINGtCHAPTERCoordinator SUBDIVISION 1 OF THE STILLWATER CITY CODE REGULATING AND FIXING AND ESTABLISHING OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND PROVIDING COLLECTION THEREOF." All in favor. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMSpen that iCncilmember Kimble n Stillwater frequently tand ed tthis hat hperson e has bstated een nthat ehed bhas foundy acitpalmost impossibleoto stores. andk in the downtonMr. Abrahamsonwtoalookwinto thisesituationaands theopossibility hofe Mmoayor directed Mr. n reais easyre handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area. Recreation Commissionthe Council moved n motion to ppointbWayne nWohlersbet r MacDonald, reationn Comded mission. Councilmember All nfavor. STAFF REPORTS r nsulting Engineer Ken Meister presented the feasibility study for the street improvement of Interlachen Drive from Mid Oaks Avenue to the existing bituminous surface approximately 150 feet p west of Northlan d Avenue. Mr. Meister presented two alternatives for this im rovement, eet estr fiNorthlan, it was decided that Mr. Meister should present this to the Joint Planning Commission for their consideration. Crt Clerk n motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Counciilmember MacDonald, the Council moved use to add a second story onto the existing building at 305 South Greeley Street, for March 6, to set a public hearing for Case No. 522, submitted by Selas Corp. (Al Stevens) for a special 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. APPLICATIONS n motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council movedto approve the following contractors licenses. All in favor. Renewal Leo's Excavating Excavating 2275 Neal Ave. N. Renewal General Dick Nelson, Inc. Box 211 Marine on St. Croix T&M Construction Tom Harvieux 5969 N. Stagecoach Tr. James Geisen 26716 Fenwick Wyoming, MN General General Renewal New (1 20 February 21, 1984 COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received from M.D. �ickelson regarding the first quarter sewer bill for 1984. There is a dispute to the fact that there was a water leak in the basement. This will be researched and considered at the next meeting. Legislative Conference Interested Councilmembers will contact Nile Kriesel if they wish to attend the conference. Oak Glen Development Duane Elliott informed the Council that the Oak Glen Development was 94% complete and when weather permits, should be completed in 3-4 weeks. He stated that the City is retaining about $220,000 on the project. and at 5% retainage, the figure would be $150,000. Mr. Elliott wanted to inform the Council of the retainage figures in case the amount is questioned. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA• None ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick� seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the meeting was adjourned. All in favor. Attest, �,-t; � ity lerk •