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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-09 CC MIN Special Meetingn 209`' SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL OCTO9ER 9, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The invocation was given by the Secretary. Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Citizens: 7:00 P.M. Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. None City Coordinator, Kriesel City Attorney, Magnuson Secretary, Schnell City Engineer, Meister Finance Director, Caruso Mr. & Mrs. John Clarey, Mr. & Mrs. John Smith, Renee Krause, Mr. & Mrs. William Lecuyer, Paul Weiler, Tom Cropp, Vi Russell, Rod Hobson, Edwin Stuart. Press: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Local Improvement No. 216 - Thic wa: the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 216 for storm sewer, sanitary sewer and services, watermains and services to service the Westphal Heights Plat. Notice of the hearing was published on September 25, 1984 in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. JEFF DAVIS from SEH explained the project and how the assessments were calculated for the project. No one appeared regarding this assessment - the project was petitioned for by the developer. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, a resolu- tion was introduced "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT N0. 216" and setting the interest rate at 10.25% and the payment period for ten years. (Resolution N0. 7394) Ayes--Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 2 Local Improvement No. 206 - This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 206 for storm sewer, sanitary sewer and services, watermains and services and streets for the Interlachen Hills Plat, Phase I. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on September 25, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. JEFF DAVIS OF SEH explained that the project which would service 24 units and the assessment roll does include site grading costs of $44,628 and SAC charges with the Oak Glen Development, and the initial platting costs. No one appeared regarding this project which was petitioned for by the Developer. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, a resolution wus introduced, "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 206" and setting the interest rate at 8.75% and the payment period for ten years. (Resolution No. 7395) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 3. This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 203 for storm sewers, sewer mains and services, watermains and services and street for Radle's Hilltop Addition. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on September 25, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. JEFF DAVIS OF SEH explained the improvement with five lots being assessed and the sixth lot would be assessed for the street only (35% of the frontage). • • 1 • October 9, 1984 - continued • No one appeared in reference to this project. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced, "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT N0. 203", and setting the interest rate at 8.75% and the payment period for ten years. (Resolution No. 7397) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 4. Local Improvement No. 205 - This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 205 for sanitary sewer and services, watermain and services and street for the Wildwood Pines Second Addition. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspape'd of the City on September 25, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. JEFF DAVIS OF SEH explained the project which also included SAC charges and indicated that Lot 4 is not being assessed for this improvement as there was an agreement with the Reichows to spread this amount among the other three Lots and that there would not be an assessment for the existing house that was there. There are stubs into 8 lots from the original watermain which was a part of the Oak Glen project. The engineers are currently doing a study for the Wildwood Pines Third Addition. WILLIAM LECUYER questioned the assessments on the proposed Third Addition and these were explained by MR. DAVIS. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 205", setting the interest rate at 8.75% and time payment period for ten years. (Resolution No. 7398) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None 5. Local Improvement No. 201 - This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 201 for sanitary sewer and services, watermain and services, and streets for properties to the west of South Greeley on West Orleans Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on September 25, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. MR. JEFF DAVIS from SEH explained the improvement with the area to be assessed consist- ing of ten lots on Linson Circle and the two lots on the north side of Orleans Street and also water for Lot 12 in Linson Circle. Also, there is a sidewalk requested by Mr. Cropp which was done under a Change Order (this was on South Greeley Street). TOM CROPP stated that he had an objection to the amounts of the reassessments on this project and presented his letter of objection to the Mayor. The costs were over and above the engineer's estimates at the original assassment hearing. MR. DAVIS stated that the total assessment costs at this time are $145,561.27 and the estimated costs were $131,669.00. Questions were asked of the attorney as to the filing of objections to these assessments and he stated that they must make their objection in writing either prior to this hearing or at the time of hearing to the clerk and then within 30 days file an appeal with the District Court. There was discussion about adopting the assessment roll with the exceptions of Mr. Cropp's property. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 201", and setting the interest rate at 8.75% and the payment period for ten years. (Resolution No. 7399) Ayes-- Councilmembers Farrell, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays-- Councilmembers Bodlovick and Kimble. 6. Local Improvement No. 194 - This was the day and time for the public hearing on the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 184 for sanitary sewer and services, watermain and services, storm sewers, street and other appurtenances to service the Oak Glen Development and adjoining properties. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on September 25, 1984 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be assessed. n 2111 October 9, 1984 - continued THE MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING. MR. KRIESEL explained this project for the benefit of the Council and the audience detailing the cost recovery figures. There are SAC and WAC charges of $198,091.44 with a potential of 1,000 units that will be hooking up. He further detailed the assessing process for this development and for the other lots in the areas (Dallager Estates, Wildwood Pines First and Second Additions and the Deerpath Addition). The street and storm sewer are assessed to the lots in Oak Glen only. In the agree- ment with Oak Glen, the interest is to be amortized over 20 years at 10.1%. JOHN SMITH, 8278 North Stonebridge Trail, asked about the assessments for Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Glen and he was informed that his lot is not being assessed. JOHN CLAREY, 1000 McKusick Road asked about his assessment and he was informed that when he connects to the sanitary sewer there would be a charge of $2,448.81 with accrued interest of 10.1% per year. RENEE KRAUSE objected to the assessment on her lot which existed prior to the platting of Oak Glen and felt that it should be assessed at 80% of the figure of the other lots in Oak Glen since the lot has been thcre since 1959. She did make some trades with Oak Glen to give the lot the proper frontage on Amundson Place. (Lot 3, Block 1, Oak Glen Second Addition) MR. MAGNUSON stated that the Council will have to determine how it fits with the policy and if there has been an increase of this lot -- a question of whether the street costs should be assessed to this property --it is not clear whether it was an existing house and the street to be improved is to go by that house. It was stated, everybody benefits from a new street. The benefit will be greater to the houses on Eagle Ridge Trail. There was considerable discussion on this matter and what disposition should be _ made of this objection. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L. I. NO. 184" setting the interest rate at 10.1% and the time period for 20 years. (Resolution No. 7400) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, and Mayor Peterson Nays--Councilmemhers Farrell and MacDonald (Councilmember Kimble did not feel that this property had been injured by these improvements and assessments. He was not on the Council when these decisions were made and whether or not it meant vacant lots or people living in existing houses.) 7. Revenue Sharing Funds - This was the day and time for the public hearing for the proposed use of the Revenue Sharing Funds. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette. BETTY CARUSO, Finance Director, explained the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget which was as follows: Library $34,000 Salaries Parks & Recreation $34,000 Salaries Other (Senior Citizen Center) $ 6,600. Total $74,750 She stated that the allocation for 1985 should be $74,527.00 which is an increase of 4% over 1984. ED STUART of Community Volunteer Services appeared before the Council regarding the allocation for the Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Rod Hobson,also from the Board, was in attendance. VI RUSSELL stated that the rent and maintenance for 1983 was $11,674.00; the rent remained the same for 1984 and along with maintenance, totalled $12,690. In 1985 the rent will go up again and the total cost of rent and maintenance could be $13,340 which is 13.7% increase from 1983 to 1985. They currently receive funds from several foundations and they receive about $18,000 from the United Way. They have a total budget of $100,000. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council approved the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget submitted by the Finance Director for 1985. On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the motion was amended to change the figure for the Senior Citizen Center to $7,260. (Vote on the original motion and the amendment was unanimously approved) THE MAYOR DELCARED A RECESS FROM 9:05 to 9:10 P.M. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. PAUL WEILER, Director of the St. Croix valley Youth Bureau appeared before the Council to express his thanks to the City for the special levy and he informed the Council that their funds will be forthcoming from the state for 1985. They have initiated a new program during the past year for Shoplifting and also one for Parent Education called "Step Teen" which is a ten week course with a fee. They received • 212 • • October 9, 1984 - continued a $16,582 request from the City and 40% of their budget from Washington County and 40% from the various cities. They also get monies from some grants. Stillwater is the largest town and there is a slight increase in the number of children they serve. The request from Stillwater is about 31% of their budget and they serve about 38% of the total children from Stillwater. There are 11 of the 15 communities that participate in their funding. 2. WAYNE ORN appeared before the Council regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds for Time Out Sports, Inc. They have property behind the Cub Store which consists of two lots and their building will be about 4,000 square feet. They have requested bonds in the amount of $250,000. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR TIME OUT SPORTS, INC. FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1984 at 7:00 P.M." The City is to receive the 1% deposit by October 30. (Resolution No. 7401) Ayes--Councilmember$ Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald, and Mayor Peterson Nays --None 3. JIM GILLESPIE, of Cosmopolitan State Bank, appeared before the Council regarding Industrial Bonds in the amount of $500,000 for a detached banking facility across from the Abrahamson Nursery in the Industrial Park. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, a resolu- tion was introduced, "SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR A DETACHED BANKING FACILITY FOR THE COSMOPOLITAN STATE BANK FOR OCTOBER 30, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. with the 1% deposit by October 30. (Resolution No. 7402) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovik, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 4. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced, "SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE COSMO"OLITAN STATE BANK FOR OCTOBER 30, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. and the payment of the 1% deposit by October 30. (Resolution No. 7403) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovik, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY FOR 1985" AS PRESENTED. (Resolution No. 7392) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovik, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 2. On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, a resolution was introduced "CHANGING CERTAIN BONDED INDEBTEDNESS" (1970 Sewer Plant Bonds and $290,000 Improvement Bonds of 1981) (Resolution No. 7393) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovik, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 3. On motion of Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "ABATING TAXES ON TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY (110 5. Everett Street) (Resolution No. 7396) Ayes--Councilmembers Bodlovik, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays --None 4. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council set the date of October 30, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. for the reassessment of parts of L.I. No. 157 and #129-1 for the Croixgate property. (All in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that he had received an assessment notice from Stillwater Township for work done on 62nd Street in the amount of $1,300.00. He stated that an objection was sent and further the City did not receive a notice of this improvement hearing according to the information in our files. (He will check out the assessment roll and report back to the Council on this matter). 2. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council authorized the release of the bid deposits submitted from the two bidders on the Hockey Ice Time as recommended by the Recreation Commission. (All in favor) 3. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council postponed the hearing before the Council with Mr. Joseph Gould for November 8, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. and that Mr. Kriesel send a letter to Mr. Gould requesting that he discontinue further dumping on his property at Fourth and Wilkins until after the hearing has been held. (All in favor) • ( • r-\ • October 9, 1984 - continued • 213`• 4. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that the refrigerator and stove unit that is used by the employees of the City Clerk's Office has discontinued working and he was authorized to obtain quotes on a new unit and also to check into the purchase of a Micro -Wave unit. 5. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that Mr. James Junker has requested that the City certify to the county unpaid amounts of multiple units that have not been paid by some of his customers. There was considerable discussion on this matter and it was suggested that there would have to be an amendment to his contract for this and also, Mr. Kriesel suggested that in the future the City bill all of the residential units in the City. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council does not wish to certify the unpaid rubbish charges as requested by Mr. Junker. (All in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. MAYOR PETERSON asked that Tom Farrell, Ann Bodlovick and Mr. Kriesel do the preliminary screening for the 55 plus applicants for the City Clerk position and come back with a possibility of ten to be interviewed. 2. MAYOR PETERSON informed the Council that next Monday, October 15, the screening committee will conduct personal interviews with ten individuals for the Police Chief position. There were a total of 28 applications submitted. The ten will be narrowed down to five for the full Council to interview, which will be on Saturday, November 3 at 9:00 A.M. There was discussion about the salary for this position and it was agreed to offer a starting salary of $37,500 and also there was discussion about vacation time and it is proposed to change the Personnel Policy to allow for two weeks (10 working days) for new experienced employees. MISCELLANEOUS 1. 0n motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald, the Council approved the application for a Peddler's License from Mr. Howard Dowdell, 9541 - 75th Street, Stillwater to sell bibles house to house, subject to an inves- tigation by the Police Chief. (All in favor) 2. 0n motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the Council changed the interest rate on the assessment rolls for L.I. No. 201, 203, 205 and 206 to 8.75% rather than 10.75 as indicated earlier in the meeting. (All in favor) ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS - The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted. 1. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 216 - Westphal Heights Addition. 2. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 206 - Interlachen Hills Phase I. 3. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 203 - Radle's Hilltop Addition. 4. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 205 - Wildwood Pines Second Addition. 5. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 201 - Linson Circle - Orleans Street (Reassessment) (Councilmembers Bodlovick and Kimble opposed) 6. Adopting the Assessment Roll for L.I. No. 184 - Oak Glen Development (Councilmembers Farrell and MacDonald opposed) 7. Setting the Public Hearing for Industrial Revenue Bonds - Time Out Sports, Inc. 8. Setting the Public Hearing for Industrial Revenue Bonds - Cosmo Detached Banking Facility 9. Setting the Public Hearing for Industrial Revenue Bonds - Cosmo Office Bldg. 10. Adopting the Tax Levy for 1985. 11. Changing Certain Bonded Indebtedness. 12. Abating Taxes on Tax Forfeit Property - North Everett St. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. s � Attest: /� � g City 1erEz k Yo • • •