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STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 20, 1984
4:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson.
Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson
Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel
City Clerk, Kirtz
Finance Director, Caruso
City Attorney, Magnuson
Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton
Consulting Engineer, Meister
Zoning Administrator, Tepper
Fire Chief, Chial
Citizens: Larry Isdahl, Bernie John, John Stine, Bob Barthol,Mike Polehna, Dave Parker
The Invocation was given by the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council moved
to approve the minutes of the March 6, 1984 regular meeting held at 7:30 p.m. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. 523 - Restroom Facilities in Lowell Park - Conditional Use and Variances
This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 523, for a conditional use
permit and variances for restroom facilities at Lowell Park. Notice of hearing was published
in the Stillwater Gazette on March 8, 1984.
Mr. John presented the plans for the two restroom facilities in Lowell Park. He stated that
the variances are needed because both restroom facilities will be located within 100' setback
from the high water line, and they will be about 7' below the 685.5' 100-year flood elevation.
The setback variances required will be about 15' for the northly facility and 20' for the southerly
one.
John Stine stated that the hardship should be identified for the setback situation and that
records should be maintained of actions and the regional DNR office in Chicago should be notified
of the variances. Findings should be prepared for final action. Dave Magnuson stated that he
will prepare findings for the Council to consider at their next meeting.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the location of the access to the restroom for the
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Mayor Peterson declared the hearing closed.
On motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council moved
to grant the 15' and 20' variances .nd the variance from flood proofing regulations, for the
restroom facilities in Lowell Park. All in favor. Dave Magnuson will have the findings pre-
pared for consideration by the Council at their next meeting.
On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to
approve the plans and specifications for the Lowell Park Restroom Facilities, and to authorize
advertisement for bids. All in favor.
INDIVIDUALS L DELEGATIONS
Larry I`dahl - Addition to existing building at 10C E. Chestnut
Mr. Isdahl presented his plans to the Council, for building construction at 106 E. Chestnut Street.
Mayor Peterson made known that this request has not been heard by the Planning Commission.
Allen Zepper stated that Mr. Isdahl wants Council approval of the concept so that he can
begin with the footings immediately. There is no problem with setbacks or zoning requirements.
If this were not a Commercial Zone, Mr. Isdahl would not need a special use permit, but could
begin work immediately.
At this point in the meeting, Councilmember Kimble arrived.
Councilmemter MacDonald stated that the ordinance is nut consistent because of this clause about
needing a special use permit for any construction in a Commercial Zone.
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, it was moved to refer
this request to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation. Ayes;
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell and Mayor Peterson. Nays; Councilmember MacDonald. Abstain;
Kimble. Motion carried.
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VCR Equipment
Bob Barthol presented a bid of $1995.95 from Simonet Furniture & Carpet to the Council,
for the VCR equipment needed. It was noted that no further action is needed from the
Council as the expenditure not to exceed $2200 was previously approved .
Softball Field Complex
Mike Polehna presented an update of the new softball field complex to the Council and
will keep them updated as progress is made.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bayport Marina Lease
The revised lease was presented to the Council. Mayor Peterson stated that where the lease
reads "Stillwater Recreation Commission", this should read, "City of Stillwater".
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved
to approve the Bayport Marina Lease as corrected, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign same. All in favor.
Dave Parker of Bayport Marina Associates asked if it was the Council's consensus that
Bayport Marina Associates have first rights to the yearly lease as they are going to
be making certain improvements to the marina. Dave Magnuson informed Mr. Parker that
the current Council cannot make any promises or insurances of future leases.
On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council moved
to have the Bayport Marina lease year from January to January, and to pro -rate the lease
for 1984 for $1500. All in favor.
Punch Card Voting Equipment
Nile Kriesel stated that another proposal was received for punch card voting system, from
Miller Davis Company. This proposal was higher than the one received from EL Marketing.
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the
Council moved to purchase punch card voting equipment from EL Marketing as per their
proposal, in the amount of $10,575.00. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Payment of Bills
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the resolution
was introduced, "Directing Payment of Bills" Ayes-5 Nays-0 (Resolution N7296)
Commercial Facilities Development Project (Eckberg/Lammers)
On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the resolution
was introduced, "Calling for Public Hearing on a Proposal for a Commercial Facilities
Development Project..." Ayes-5 Nays-0. (Resolution #7297)
Waterfront Regulations
On motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the City Attorney
made the first reading of the ordinance "An Ordinance Amending Stillwater City Code Section
48.11_..) All in favor.
Annexing Certain Lands - Westphal
On motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the City Attorney
made the first reading of the ordinance "Annexing Certain Lands.." All in favor.
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
Ice Arena
Councl lmember Farrell stated that he feels the Council should make a statement regarding
if the ice arena will be opened next year, and include in this statement, some conditions
of it staying open (reducing deficit by a certain percentage). Mayor Peterson directed Nile
Kriesel and Betty Caruso to prepare a statement on the status of the ice arena's deficit,
for consideration at the next meeting.
Joint Planning Meeting
Councilmember Farrell stated that the Joint Planning Commission will be holding a meeting
on April 16, 1984, in the Council Chambers, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss with the Council,
Planning Commission and Township Board, the concerns of these bodies. He asked that some
time be set aside during a meeting before this date so that the Council can be updated.
Planning Commission Appointment
On notion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved
to appoint Robert Hamlin to the Planning Commission. All in favor.
STAFF REPORTS
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Zoning Administrator
Allen Zepper stated that by October 1, 1984, the survey of public buildings must be completed,
siting need for handicapped accessibility.
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City Clerk
On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the following hearings
be set for April 3, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor.
Case No. 516 - Joe Gould - revised plans for four-plex in two-family zone
Case No. 524 - Sandra Hudson - Special Use for electrolysis clinic in home at
2304 Fairmeadows Road
Case No. 525 - Patrick Mulvehill - Special Use to convert garage into efficiency apartment
ct 301 W. Myrtle Street
Case No. 526 - Mike Adams (Larry Isdahl) to add to existing building at 106 E. Chestnut
Street, to be used as commercial office space
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City Attorney
On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council approved
the expenditure of $150 for dues to the Minnesota Municipal Attorney's Repository. All in favor.
After discussion, the Mayor directed the City Attorney to check with other cities and to review
the existing ordinance regarding awnings and signs.
City Coordinator
The City Coordinator informed the Council that mediations for the Public Works will be on
April 2, 1984, at 10:00 a.m.
APPLICATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS
Rivermen Drum & Bugle Corps - On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
MacDonald, the expenditure of 51500 to the Rivermen Drum & Bugle Corps was directed to be
approved and added to the resolution for payment of bills. All in favor.
Claim against City - Greg Forrest - On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
Kimble, the claim against the city from Greg Forrest (sewer back-up) was referred to McGarry -
Kearney Insurance Company. All in favor.
Lakeview Memorial Hospital - Ambulance Service - A letter was received from Lakeview Hospital,
asking for the Council's support for their application to operate an ambulance service.
Mayor Peterson set a special meeting for March 27, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. so that representatives
from Lakeview Hospital can meet with the Council to discuss this matter. Councilmember Bodlovick
asked Mr. Magnuson to check to see if a certificate of need is still needed by the State before
the Council lends its support.
ADJOURNMENT
On nation by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the meeting adjourned
at 5:50 p.m. All in favor.
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