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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-18 CC MIN"IN 197\ • RECESSED MEETING 7:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Peterson, and the Invocation was given by Secretary Schnell Members Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Members Absent: None. Others Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Attorney, Magnuson Secretary, Schnell Planning Commission Chairman, Vania Citizens: Kermit Mohn, Linda Michie, Norris Swager, Jean DeCurtins. STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 Press: Stillwater Gazette, Sharon Baker APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the minutes of the September 4, 1984 meeting were approved as written and mailed. (All in favor) CASE NO. 557-Kermit Mohn PUBLIC HEARINGS This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 557 for a variance for Kermit Mohn, 501 North Greeley Street for an eight foot front yard setback for a storage shed. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official news- paper of the City on August 24, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. MR. MORN explained that he will be removing an existing metal shed which is approximately eight by ten feet and replace it with a newer 13 by 18 foot storage shed on a four inch concrete slab. MR. MAGNUSON stated that this should line up with the rest of the existing buildings on this street which are less than the 30 feet. JOSEPHINE VANIA, Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated that they approved this variance on August 27th. No one appeared either in favor or opposed to this request. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council followed the recommendation of the Council and granted the eight foot front yard setback to Kermit Mohn, 501 North Greeley Street. (A11 in favor) CASE NO. 558-Trinity Lutheran Church This was the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 558 for a variance to replace the existing chain link fence with brick and wood fencing (fence on City right- of-way) for the Trinity Lutheran Church, 118 North Fourth Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on August 24, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. LINDA MICHIE, of BE Architects, explained the propsed plan which will be brick pillars with rough cedar rails which serve as a safety factor. The pillars will be about 12 feet apart and the length of the fence is about 90 feet. Thr church is aware that if the street is widened that they would be willing to remove the fence and they are willing to comply with the building code on this proposed fence. (The Planning Commission approved this request at their meeting on August 27, 1984.) MR. MAGNUSON stated that in accordance with the fence ordinance this is not allowed, but the Council can grant a license to maintain this fence on the City right-of-way. No one appeared in favor or opposed to this request. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. 0n motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council granted a license to the Trinity Lutheran Church for this fence and a variance from the Fence Ordinance. (A11 in favor. • ,� • • 198 • September 18, 1984 - continued INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS MR. BRIGGS did not appear at this time regarding the Final Resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Eckberg/Lammers Project, but Mr. Magnuson reported all of the papers are in order and that this is just a rubber stamp of the Preliminary Resolution adopted some time ago and this resolution would authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the necessary agreement. MR. MAGNUSON stated that for the record that the full faith and credit of the City is not affected or involved in these bonds which are a type of mortgage bonds. On nation of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "NOTE RESOLUTION - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS - PENTE INVESTMENT COMPANY PROJECT". (Resolution No. 7379) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Nays --None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS". (Resolution No. 7375) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 2. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE PETITION AND ORDERING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE WILDPINES THIRD ADDITION". (Resolution No. 7382) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble. MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 3. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, a resolution was introduced "ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT FOR L.I. NO. 216 - WESTPHAL ADDITION". (Resolution No. 7377) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 4. On motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "FILING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE JAYCEES BALLFIELD COMPLEX BY THE OLD CITY DUMP". (Resolution No. 7378) Ayes--Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 5. On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council accepted the resignation of Bonnie Kirtz as City Clerk effective September 18, 1984. (All in favor) 6. The Council directed that Mr. Kriesel proceed immediately to advertise for the position of City Clerk and on motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "APPOINTING NILE L. KRIESEL, ACTING CITY CLERK". (Resolution No. 7380) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 7. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WESTPHAL HEIGHTS". (Repass) (Resolution No. 7383) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILMEMBER FARRELL inquired about the merger ut the City and County libraries and Mr. Magnuson stated that there are matters to be checked out on this,such as the affect on the mill levy and the agreement when the City library was established, and there are several other unanswered questions regarding such a merger. 2. There was discussion on the screening of the applicants for the Police Chief position and it was felt that there should be some impartial parties involved in the initial screening. The Council will do the interviewing after the initial screening is completed. Several names were suggested and Councilmember Farrell was to contact his relative reyarding someone from the Minneapolis Police Department. Kimble, MacDonald, and Mayor Peterson. September 18, 1984 - continued 199` • • CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council set the date for the public hearing for the following Planning Commission cases for October 2, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. Case No. 559 - Wayne Johnston - Special Use Permit to build a duplex at 1251 West Orleans Street in a single family zone. Case No. 560 - Union 76 - Variance for the installation of a 2 x 6 foot inter. illuminated single face wall sign to replace the existing foam letters on the building at 204 North Main Street. Case No. 561 - Ken Carlson - Variance to place a pool in the sideyard at 117 East Burlington Street instead of the rear yard as required by City Code. Case No. 562 - William & Joseph Lecuyer - Approval of Preliminary Plat Approval for Wildwood Pines Third Addition. Case No. 563 - Lloyd & Brunette Anez, 1510 West Olive Street for the subdivision of a lot at 1510 West Olive Street into two equal parcels. Case No. 564 - Glen Johnson - Variance to allow the existing house at 1230 Amundson Court to exist with a five sideyard setback and a 28 foot front set- back, and a variance to allow the existing house to remain over the drainage and utility easement, etc. (All in favor) 2. There was discussion about Mr. Barry Stack's appearance regarding the Benson Annexa- tion and Mr. Magnuson stated some of the problems involved in this matter and the filing of the application for same. He called this date and requested an appearance at the October 2nd Council meeting and the Council would like to have this postponed until the October 16th meeting. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following Contractor Licenses were approved: (All in favor) Stillwater Restoration (Gus Thill) Painting & Renovation New 1338 5. Second Street, Stillwater Valley Tree Service Tree Trimmers New 12455 Arcola Tr. N., Stillwater (J. N. Vener) - Clakin & Vener, Inc. Masonry & Brick Work New 2492 Stillwater Road, St. Paul 55119 COMMUNICATIONS None QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA None ORDINANCES None ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. (All in favor) RESOLUTIONS - The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills. 2. Accepting the Petition and Ordering the Feasibility Study for the W h..pines Third Addition. 3. Ordering the Improvements for L.I. No. 216 - Westphal Addition. 4. Filing a Grant Application for the Jaycees Ballfield Complex by the Old City Dumpsite. 5. Appointing Nile L. Kriesel, Acting City Clerk. 6. Approving the Final Plat of Westphal Heights. (repass) 7. Industrial Revenue Bonds for Eckberg/Lammers Project (Pente) - Final Note Resolution. 8. Reassessment Hearing for L.I. NO. 201. Attest: ting City Clerk Mayor • • September 18, 1984 - continued CONSULTING ENGINEER - Elliott MR. DUANE ELLIOTT appeared before the Council regarding the improvement of McKusick Road which was included in the Five -Year Program for streets in the City of Stillwater. There is a current balance of $660,000 in the State Aid Fund and there will be approximately another $240,000 added in January. There was further discussion on possible other State Aid Streets that should be considered other than McKusick Road such as Churchill and Pine Streets. The estimated cost of the McKusick Road project would be about $520,000 and there are some properties abutting this roadway which would have to be assessed, and that the City should start urging the County for involvement in this project. This cannot be done until the preliminary report is ready. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick that this matter be laid over to the October 2nd meeting after the Council has had an opportunity to determine which of these streets should be reconstructed in 1985. (all in favor) CITY ATTORNEY No report. FINANCE DIRECTOR - Caruso On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble the Council changed the date of the Revenue Sharing hearing until Tuesday, October 9, 1984 at the request of the Finance Director. (all in favor) Finance Director Caruso informed the Council that the regular Budget meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 25, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. CITY COORDINATOR - Kriesel On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council authorized Mr. Kriesel to negotiate for a two-year contract for the Police Department which would be 1983-84 and 1984-85. (all in favor) The Mayor recessed the meeting at 5:20 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Attire r iCi ty Coordinator