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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-17 CC MIN• • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 1984 4:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Bodlovick. Members Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and MacDonald Members Absent: Mayor Peterson Others Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz City Attorney, Magnuson Finance Director, Caruso Director of Public Works, Shelton Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson Zoning Administrator, Zepper Parks 8 Recreation Director, Blekum Consulting Engineer, Meister Fire Chief, Chial Citizens: Mary Hauser, Paul Wolff Stillwater Gazette, Kevin Regan Press: Press Publications, Terry Caine and Jean Landkamer Marro Council Mary Huaser of the and Council appeared before the Council to update them on activities of the Metro Councill and to answer any questions that they may have. Discussion centered around expansion of the treatment plant and inflow/infiltration problems. Councilmember Kimble arrived at this point in the meeting. Pro osedWf Cub Food erg.Store Lammers, Briggs, Wolff 8 Vierling appeared before ei ththe n Council Declaration Paul Wolff of ion beg, that a resolution be adopted that would authorize the execution by of Restrictive teriorelottlines ofi Lots Outlot F 7nd arehnot necessarytify that drainage easements along problems with the release of the easements or ould see theedeclarationnofd krestrictive en Meister c no Manuson covenant. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the resolOF RESTRICTIVE ution was introduced, "RESOLUTION APPROVING STILLWATERINDUSTRIZING THE IALINDUSTRIALEPARKTION OF A AND CERTIFYINGTHATINTERIOR DRAINAGE COVENANT PERTAINING TO OUTLOT F. FOR yesS1NaysUGH(nlRT�LEY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STILLWATER ARE NOT EASEMENTS NECESSARY".A5(Resolution 302) STAFFS the Council authorized Parks 8Recreation ilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, On motion by time salaries for Parks employees, to the band fund. All in favor. the transfer of WO from part Public Works in the cracks in the streets. This item was tabled for further consideration. Mr. S made a request for two part time employees that will work for two months to 1 weeks, for filling on Bite Einiorme problem behind Del Wheeler's property which is what the engineer's estimate was. This Ken Meister informed the Council that the drainage South Third Street thick quoted at $rath, quote is for the thick wall pipe+ rather than the thin wall which would cost $300 0. On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to have the thick wall drainage piping constructed, which will drain into the catch basin across the street on 3rd Street, for a cost of $3200. A11 in favor. Acting Mayor Bodlovick recessed the meeting at 4:35 p.m., to reconvene at 7:30 p.m. Attest: City C1 k Acting Mayor Bodlovick • • F~ 135\ • • • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL RECESSED MEETING APRIL 17, 1984 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Members Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Others Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz City Attorney, Magnuson Finance Director, Caruso Consulting Engineer, Meister Citizens: Donald Kielsa, Patrick Mulvehill, Dennis McKean, Linda McKean, Kelly McKean, Larry Dauffenbach, Mr. 8 Mrs. Leon Dauffenbach, Robert Briggs Press: Stillwater Gazette, Kevin Regan Press Publications, Terry Caine and Jean Landkamer Mayor Peterson recessed the meeting for five minutes in order that recognition and a plaque of this recognition could be presented to Officer Larry Dauffenbach. The Council reconvened, and upon motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the resolution was introduced, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING LARRY J. DUAFFENBACH". j Ayes-5 Nays-0 (Resolution 97303) APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1984, at 7:30 p.m., were approved. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 525 - Patrick Mulvehill - Special Use This is the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 525 for a special use permit submitted by Patrick Mulvehill, to convert his garage at 301 W. Myrtle Street, into an efficiency apartment. Notice of this continued hearing was mailed to property owners within 300'. Mr. Mulvehill appeared before the Council to apologize for not attending the April 3rd hearing and informed the Council that he wishes to withdraw his request. Mayor Peterson declared the hearing closed. Public Hearing on Proposed Commercial Facilities Development District - Eckberg/Lammers This is the day and time set for the public hearing to consider the proposal of Lyle J. Eckberg, James F. Lammers, Robert G. Briggs, Paul A. Wolff and Mark J. Vierling, who intend to form a Minnesota general partnership, that the City assist in financing a project by the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds. Notice of this hearing was publtbhed in the Stillwater Gazette on March 26, 1984. Mr. Robert Briggs reviewed the plans with the Council, stating that the proposed office building will be located in Feeley's Addition in the Industrial Park, west of the River Valley Racquetball +.M Club. The building will accommodate six attorneys and they anticipate adding three people to the firm upon moving to this proposed building. Mayor Peterson declared the hearing closed. Or notion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council introduced the resolution, OJECT GIVING PRELIMINARY EAPPROVAL TOCTHE NPROJECT PPURSUANT TOOSAL FOR A CTHEEMINNESOTARCIAL IMUNICIPAL LITIES VINDUSTRIAL ELOPMENT RDEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT." Ayes-5 Nays-0 (Resolution 97304) INDIVIDUALS 8 DELEGATIONS Donald Kielsa - Concession Wagon in Lowell Park Mr. Kielsa of Das Wurst Haus appeared before the Council to ask permission to put a concession wagon in Lowell Park. He stated that he plans on hiring youth to work in the wagon and will donate 3% of his gross sales to the Main Street Program. On notion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council moved to approve having Mr. Kielsa put his concession wagon in the river parking lot by Lowell Park, if he removes his wagon every evening and takes care of the parking meters accordingly. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Charter Commission On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council nominated Scott MacDonald as a member of the Charter Commission. All in favor. Cable TV Mr. Kriesel informed the Council that there is a November completion date for Cable TV in Stillwater. • • • 136 m • April 17, 1984 Ice Arena Councilmember Farrell began the discussion by stating that he feels that the Council should make a statement of some kind regarding the future of the ice arena. After lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, that the City of Stillwater close the ice arena on May 1, 1986, if operating losses for the operating year 1985-86 exceed $21,200. Councilmember MacDonald stated that he feels the loss recovery should come before a two - year's time. Councilmember Farrell stated that he feels that time will be needed for this adjustment. He continued by stating that the figure of $21,200 was derived from using a 60% figure, as 60% of the users of the ice arena are not from Stillwater. It was moved by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, to amend the motion previously made by Councilmember Farrell, by stating that the ice arena would be closed on May 1, 1986, unless 60% of the tax funded operating expenditures were recovered after the 1985-86 hockey season. All in favor. Vote on amended motion: All in favor. Advertising Rates Betty Caruso presented the Council with a summary of the past three year's publication charges and the estimated overcharge calculated from these three years. The Council will take this under consideration and Mr. Magnuson will research the legal requirements for action at a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS Payment of Bills • On motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the resolution was introduced, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS". Ayes-5 Nays-O. (Resolution 67301) Assessment Reapportionment On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the following re- apportionment was approved for Lot 7, Block 3, Feeley Addition. All in favor. L.i. L.I. L.I. L.I. 129-1 157 171 191 Total Original Assessment ITT778 26,295.9/ 4903.60 651.72 $ 32,76/.07 Reapportionment Parcel 1 562.60 15,832.45 3007.55 399.72 19,802.32 Parcel 2 353.18 10,463.52 1896.05 252.00 12,964.75 Claim Against the City On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council moved to refer the claim from Cledythe Johnson to McGarry -Kearney Insurance Company. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Civil Defense Supplies It was the consensus of the Council to advertise the civil defense supplies for sale, and to give any hospital equipment to the hospital. City Engineer Councilmember MacDonald stated that he feels that a City Engineer should be hired that, upon the retirement of the present Public Works Director, can take over this position also. Discussion followed regarding the monies that would be saved by not paying a consulting engineer for small jobs, and these monies would be put toward the City Engineer salary. Councilmember Farrell asked what kind of salary was being considered and Nile Ktiesel stated that he feels that this position would have to be paid between $28,000 and $32,000. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council moved to have Nile Kriesel compose a job description for City Engineer with criteria included regarding experience and knowledge of engineering practices special to the City of Stillwater, and to advertise with applications to be considered at the May 1st meeting. All in favor. APPLICATIONS To Sell and Consume 3.2 Beer - On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following permits were approved: All in favor. Michael Koenig - May 26-27, 1984, at O'Brien Field for Softball Tournament 1594 Racine Ave. S. Lakeland, MN Kenneth Meyer April 28 & 29, 1984, Softball Tournament at Stenzland & Zigen Construction Softball Lily Lake. 10924 Arcola Tr. N. Gambling - On motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the gambling license submitted by the St. Croix Valley Boy Choir was approved to run a raffle with proceeds to be used to finance concert choir tour. All in favor. • April 17, 1984 • • Contractors On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the following contractors licenses were approved. All in favor. Dave Bell Masonry Rt. 1, St. Joseph, WI Berwald Roofing 2440 N. Charles St. N. St. Paul Bragg Enterprises, Inc. 7550 Hudson Blvd. Lake Elmo Richard Carlson 615 NE Cheryl St. Fridley Eagle Automatic Fire Protect. 2335 Nevada Ave. Mpls Fuhr Trenching 12202 Otchipwe Ave. Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. 2353 N.Rice St. - St. Paul Stephen Heselton 1209 N.Second Street Glen Johnson Construction Rt. 1, St. Joseph, WI Kennedy Construction 896 Sunrise Court Langness Woodworking 10752 Stonebridge Tr. McMahon Construction Box 19, Marine Jack Needs Construction Rt. 2, Luck, WI Midwest Fence Co. 525 E. Villaume Ave. 5. St. Paul Peterson & Osterman Builders 214 Australian Ave., St. Paul Robert Ross Decorating 1215 W. Oak Street Donavin L. Schmitt St. Croix Excavating Rt. 2, Somerset, WI James A. Swanson 2108 Dundee Place Gary Teed Construction 10155 Perkins Ave. N. Masonry & Brick work Renewal Roofing Renewal General Renewal Plastering, stucco work Renewal Install sprinkler systems Renewal Excavators Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General New General New General Renewal General Renewal Painting Renewal Excavating Renewal General Renewal Masonry & Brick work Renewal STAFF REPORTS City Clerk On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the following hearings were set for May 1, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Case No. 528 Jon Ludwig (713 N.4th Street) 1' setback variance and variance for 6' between buildings for garage. Front yard variance needed for front porch. Case N0. 529 Russ Syverson (920 S. 4th Ave.) 5' sideyard variance and 5' between buildings for single car garage. Case No. 530 James D. Chandler (2467 Croixwood Blvd.) Special Use Permit to own and operate a crown and bridge dental laboratory providing at a reasonable cost with the highest quality, a service to the dentists of the area. Finance Director On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council moved to April 17, 1984 transfer $2000 from software and $1400 from Data Base Maintenance, into Capital Outlay for the Library. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. All in favor. Attest:A:wri[ City C rk ayor