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Home My WebLink About1984-07-17 CC MIN• I)► 167� • RE3ULAR EEE I NG The neeting was Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Press: STILU&TER CITY COUNCIL July 17, 1984 called to order by Mayor Peterson. Councilmambers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Petersen Councilmeter McDonald City Coordinator, Kriegel City Clerk, Kirtz City Attorney, Magnuson Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson Director of Public works, Shelton Parks & Recreation Director, Blekum ansulting Engineers, Elliott 6 Davis City E gineer, Mister Zoning Administrator, Zepper Press Publications, Caine Citizen: George Weyer, Roy Mame, Linda Hines, Dave Majeski 4:00 P. M. mnnvlwAL9 & DETmATTCNS -- Liquor License Fees. The Council brought to the attention of the Stillwater Retail Liquor Association, that the liquor license fees in Stillwater have not been raised since 1970, and that a raise is evident. A survey of neighboring cities' liquor license fees was presented and after discussion, it was decided that the Council and the Stillwater Retail Liquor Association would discuss this further at the August 2lst meeting of the Council, at 4:30 P. M. (At this point in the meeting, Oouncillrauber !Untie arrived). PETITIOt1S - Vacation of a Portion of Forward Street. A petition vas received fran David Majeski, regarding the vacation of a portion of Forward Street between St. Croix Avenue and West Sycamore Street. MR. MAIESC stated that he presently has an agreement recorded with the other adjacent property owner regarding the use of Forward Street if it were ever vacated. After discussion it was determined that Dave Magnuson would research and review this agreenelt and report back at the next Council meeting. STAFF RETORTS PUBLIC SAFETY —Chief Abrahamson reported that the total overtime for the Police Department for I nberjack Days totalled 53 hours for full-time officers and 226 hours for part-time officers. —Chief adrahanem reported that Engine 8328 would be in Stillwateragain on July 22nd and plans on being in town ale weekend per month, as long as weather permits. PAWLS & RECRFAT'ICi --On notion of Comcilneter Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmerber Kimble, a permit to commie beer and wine was approved for the Sally Evert Canpa.lgn fundraise, to be held on Stater 15, 1984, fran 5:00 - 9:00 P. M. at Pioneer Park. (all in favor) _ C motion of Councilnanber Bodlovick, seconded by Councibue:ber Farrell, a resolution was intro- duced, "RESOIDITCN CONFIRMING APPOnh1NENT - TIM THOMPSC1". (Resolution No. 7340) Ayes--Colmcilnenbers Bodlovick Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays—Come —Cnhncilnarber Farrell brought it to Mr. Blekun's attention that the tennis courts are not being posted when being used for tournaments. Also, one court at each location is to be left open to the public at all tunes. OC4 aim ENGINEER ALS ELLIOTT y study for the 984 Street Overlalifen - Local Improvement bb. 219. The total project , Inc. presented the fcost bfor tstreet overlay is $99,972. Three assessment options were presented by Mr. Elliott: (1) assessment calculates on a uniform assessment to adjacent property owners for the entire cost of the overlay; (2) assess- ment calculated by assessing the project uniformly with the City paying for the excess width (10 feet) of Croixwood Blvd.; (3) City involved in the pavement life differential. On motion of Councilmeiber Kimble, seconded by CounciLranber Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING FEARING ON IMPROVEMENT". Ayes_-gbmcilnanhers Bodlovick, Farrell and Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays --None (Resolution No. 7341) • • July 17, 1984 - continued • 77fI AE IIPIISIRAICR —ALLFN ZFPPER suggested using the City lot located to the south of Kinder -Care on Canty Road No. 5 as a Park & Ride Lot. There was discussion regarding the possibility of the County allowing a curb cut into this lot, etc. MAYOR PEIERSCN suggested contacting Kinder -care to see if their parking lot could be used for access to this lot for the time being. - M2. ZEPPFR stated that Mr. Wayne Herr has requested a building epnnit for Lot 2, Block 1 in Penthouse Acres, but the Council previously stated that no building permits are to be issued for this area because the final plat was never approved. On Month 25, 1980, the Council gave Mr. Herr permission to build on this lot, so a building permit will be issued to Mr. Herr for Lot 2, Block 1 in Penthouse Acres. PUBLIC WlRKS —On notion of Q,ncilnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilme ber Kimble, the Council approved the installation of a backwater valve at 201 Deerpath. (all in favor) CwwY CLERK - fin motion by Oouncihne ber Bodlovick, seceded by Qwncilmamber Farrell, a resolution was introduced, "RFSOIIA'ICM DESIGATING POLLING PLACES". (Resolution No. 7342) Ayes—ubunciinanbers Bgdlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays --None CITY C OCRIENATYR - -On motion of Cb ncilnarber Bodlovick, seconded by Councibtember Kimble, a resolution was introdured "RESOiunIai O344@IDEn KENNETH ANDR3'S". (Resolution No. 7339) Ayes —Councilmenbers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays —None - -On motion of Oowncilmeuber Bodlovick, seconded by Cbuncilmarber Farrell, the Council owed not to sell the triangular peice of property lying to the east of Ferry Falls Road, as per Washington County's cecasendation. (W-shington County has stated that this parcel may be involved if the intersection of Highway 95 and Ferry Halls Road is improved. (all in favor) - -Cn motion of Councilmanter Bodlovick, seconded by Councibmember Kimble, the Council approved Bore Klosa+sky to attend a Juvenile Officer Seminar on July 30 and 31, at no expense to;the City. (all in favor) --NILE KRIEBEL stated that the Interlachen Developers have contacted him regarding the unexpctei expense of the grading of this area. an notion of Qxncilmsmber Bodlovick, seconded by Cogncilnember Kimble, the Council moved to have the City Engineer and Nile Kriesel investigate to determine if the agreement can be amended to include this grading expense, and this expanse assessed within the bond issue limits. (all in favor) --Qu notion of Councilmenber Bodlovick, seceded by Councibmecber Farrell, the requests from Sylvia Christian, 1306 South 'third Street and Miller Weeda, 220 South Fourth Street for sewer bill reductions were denied. (all in favor) --On notion of Councilmsber Bodlovick, seceded by Qxncilnmember Kimble, Dave Magansa: and Nile Kriesel were authorized to attend a seminar in Grand Rapids on Comparable Worth, on August 23 and 24, 1984. (Registration would be $85.00 each) . (all in favor) The Mayor declared the meeting recesses at 5:45 P. M, to reconvene at 7:30 P. M. Attest: .xK City Coordinator • 169\ • • SPSLLNATEt CITY CCUNCIL ^ RFr'FSSED MEETING JULY 17, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Inwtontiat was given by the City Clerk. Members Present: Councilnaebers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Members Absent: Wmcilmembers MacDonald Otters Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Kirtz City Attorney, Magnuson Press: Press Publications, Caine Cit12ens: Nanay Roettpr, Keith Jans 7:30 P. M. APPRCNAL OF MINUTES Ctn motion of Comcilmember Bodlovick, seconded by (allCociin favor) Farrell, the minutes of the July 3, 1984 meeting were approved• PUBLIC HEARINGS —SALL CITIES DEVECPMENP GRANT FOR ESNQ.IIC DE/ELCCHENNP '-' KEITH JANs of the Washington Co ncy ERA reviewed the subject grant application. He stated that this mould be an interest -free grant from the State of Minnesota to the City of Stillwater. Heritage Ford is proposing a new facility along Highway 36, to the west of Zantigo's. They are planning a $1 million, 15,000 squaref facility, $ O,00t 0 in ��ticnal loans, eleven new havots e $250,000 retain iinequit existty and ing jobs. Heritage g for e the netching tin hat the loan paye ln�ttss made to the City can $2be used 50,000 fo 1 other develowwot.activities. 'These monies will be available in three to five yes after the grant is gives. 'these funds must be used for economical developuent. however. OINalMEMBER KIMBLE questioned if the 100 foot buffer zone is recognized between the north boundary of the Heritage Ford proposed iste and the Forest Hills developrent. It was noted that this buffer zone is recorded on the deeds. MAYOR PETELSCN CLOSED 1HE HEARING. Cn notion of Cotncilnedter Farrell, seconded by Councilnember Kinble, a resolution was introduced, "RESOUTPICN OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SMALL CITIES DEVELAPMEZ T GRANT FOR EDtIIOUC I>EVEL.OFMENT FOR HERITAGE FORD". (Resolution No. 7343) Ayes--Councihrem ens Bociovick Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays —Nate UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1984 FALL HOCKEY BID On notion of COtncidmerber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmerter� llnc�eowmcil accepted the bid for 1984 Fall Hockey fran St, Croix Valley Hockey Block II - 33 hours at $82/bour = $2,706.00 plus tax Block III - 21.25 tours et $75/hour = $1,593.38 plus tax. (all infavor) NFW BUSIIWS.S --m motion of Comcilmamber Kimble, seconded by Comcilnetter Farrell, a resolution was introduced "RESOLUTION DIRECTI)N 'IHE PAYMENT OF RiTIS" (Resolution No. 7338) Ayes—Co:nonme bers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays —None CLINCH, RDCPEST 111345 MAYOR pEERSCN brought up the need for inproved restroan facilities at Pioneer Park. Nile Kriesel will have more information on this for the next meeting. STAFF REPORTS (continued) CITY COORDINATOR --On notion of Cotncilmerber Kimble, seconded by Councihienb er Bodlovick the Council moved to sign the Participation Commitment Form for the Minnesota Lousing Finance Pgency Rental Rehabil- itation Program. (all in favor) --FULL TIME LICENSED PATROLMAN NILE I6tIESE, presented the Council with information comparing the size of the Stillwater Police force to similar sized cities. The Council also had information supplied to then that gave overtime hour costs, vacation days used, and the monthly costs to the City that would result a., in putting Craig Peterson on as a full-time licensed officer. He is presently the Carnumity Service Offices. COUNCILMN4BEi BWUNICK stated that she would like to see more detailed facts and figures on the effect on the budget before promoting Craig Peterson. • • • July 17, 1984 - continued • • (S7UNCIE'0:'NBE11 FARRELL atated that there will be new adminstratien in the Police Department within six months and the new administration may want a different structure to the department. He also expressed concern over adding to the force when negotiations are not settled for 1984. He would like to see the contract settled first. OCUNCIU4B4BER KIMBIE expresso strong support for an added full-time licensed patrolman to the Police Department and stated testimony supporting this need. MAYOR PETERSON expressed concern over who will patrol the downtown area and take care of ticketing parking violations. Chief Abrahamson stated that the patrolman on duty would be responsible for this duty, plus performing foot patrol in the downtown area. Ch motion of Coimcilmsrber Kimble, seconded by Counciha rater Farrell, a resolution was introduced "RFSOEITION APPROVING EMPLOYMENT" (Resolution No. 7344) Ayes—Councilnembers, Kurble, Farrell and Mayor Petersen (Resolution declared adopted) Nays--Coimci]aIber Hadlovick- APPLTC ATICNS On notion of Commcilmamger Kimble, seconded by Comcilmater Bodlovick, the following OYxntractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Delory Company Waterproofing New 2095 E. Larpe me r Ave., St. Paul Brochnen Blacktopping Blacktopping Renewal 310 W. Maple, St., Stillwater C & B Excavating Excavating New 16115 Quality Tr., Scandia Clark Hare Improvement General Renewal 659 Queenan Ave. N., Lakeland Ron Fredkove 4220 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater Meyer Cespcol Service 5325 Manning Ave. 5., Afton Donald Fanning General 1111 W. Rice Street, Stillwater Smnen Bros. Construction General 2211 Valley View Place, St. Paul General Dumping Sewage Renewal Renewal T8& Thames Tree Service Tree grinners Renewal 8844 44 N. N. 122nd St., Hugo Walinester Corporation - Wayne Larson Roofing. siding & Trim Renewal 1141 W. Montana, St. Pay} STAFF REPORTS CITY CLERK Cn notion of Onmcilnember Kimble, seconded by Camcilnamber Bodlovick, the following hearings were set: (all in favor) Case No. 548 - arnwnsm Properties 700 Square Foot Variance to lot size at 310 South Third Street. Case No. 549 - Mitchell Hurlburt - three fot sideyard variance at 1807 West 01ive Street Case No. 550 - Jean Remington - sign variance for TRAVEL WITH JEAN" (18" wide instead of 12" wide) at 212 South Main Street Case No. 551 - Food 'N Fuel - Mended Conditional Use for placement of storage shed Case No. 552 - Washington County PUD - Courthouse - allow planning for potential of an additional three stores to proposed addition to County Office Building Case No. 546A - Norton Tucker - Revised subdivision plans for 1301 West Orleans Street. ADJOURNMENT ctno Co motion of NmmciLmerber Kimble, seconded by Councilmembez Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. (all in favor) Attest: 7( City Coordinator "Ir° /et.) • •