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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-04 CC MIN• eIN 237\ ' • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECIPHER 4, 1984 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson The Invocation was given by the Secretary, Schnell Preset: Cooncilmenbers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald arid Mayor Peterson Absent: None Also Present: Press: Citizens: City Coordinator, Kriesel City Attorney. Magnuson City Clerk, Johnson Secretary, Schnell Finance Director, Canso Public Safety Director, Mawhorter City Engineer,Meister Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Library Director, Lynne Bertalnuo Building official, Zepper Councilmanber-Elect, Junker Stillwater Gazette - Faker and Liberty valley Press - T n kanner Mr.& Mrs. Neal Casey, Pally Webster, Jeanne M rse, Maurice Stenerson, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barratt, Nate Nesji, Tina Lindberg, Stacey Smith APPROVAL OF MINUTES On notion of Councilme ber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmerber Farrell, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) August 13, 1984 September 13, 1984 October 25, 1984 October 30, 1984 November 19, 1984 Novarber 20, 1984 November 20, 1984 pex.ial Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting 7:00 P. M. 7:00 P. M. 4:30 P. M. 7:00 P. M. 7:00 P. M. 4:00 P.M. 7:30 P. M. INDIVIDUALS & DELPX;ATIOBS —ROBERT BARRAIIT, 1604 West Pine Street, appeared before the Council regarding a storage shed which he has placed on his property and which is in violation of Cityon des harter 31.01, matter in having firstton alked No. 23. He related his contacts with the Building Department to Mr. Rylander then he received a letter from Mr. Zepper stating that he was in violation of the code. He had talked to the Building Department about raking application for a variance and he was instructed to appear before the Council on this matter befroe raking such an application. MR. MAGNUSO i stated that there are a lot of cases involving building permits giver in error and it does not mean that the City has any vested rights in this building - they are not legally obligated to pay him to Hove the building. MR. BARRETT stated that he is willing to hove it but could not do so until spring. He does have it all bolted down. MR. FARRELL asked haw far it would have to be moved to bring it within the code and the response was it would have to be moved eighteen (18) feet. There was discussion that the City could have the Public Works Department hove it in the spring to comply with the code and Mr. Barrett would not have to Hake application for a variance and this was agreeable to him. On notion of 0sncilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmetber Kimble, the Council moved that action be tabled on this until the first meeting in May at which tine the Council and Mr. Barrett can rake arrangements as to how the City could rove this storage shed to a more suitable location. (all in favor) --MATE NESTE Stillwater Senior High School Concert Choir 'renter presented to the Mayor a copy of their recorded Christmas Music. The choir is currently sellir j these records to raise funds to take the choir to Na York in the spring. • • • December 4, 1984 • • 238 • UNFINISEIED BUSINESS 1 LIBRARY MERGER MAYOR PETERSON stated that he had gotten a minimum comber of calls on this issue both on the pro and con sides. cWNC LMEMBER FARRELL stated that he was surprised at the lack of interest at the public hearing and in the news media on this matter. If the City goes into the merger, they will be giving up a service whilb we have had since 1897 because of financial difficulties which is probably some- thing that is temporary and this action would not be reversible. On the pro side of the merger he felt that the Council would provide equivalent or evan better service. On the con side if we are in a financial difficulty, this is not a reasonable way to get rid of a service. The cash flaw problem is not going to be a monetary effect until January of 1987. If the Council agrees to sign the manger agrwmnnt note they are going to have to turn around and have to bond for the reorganiza- tion of the library. This means that the citizes are going to pay for the remodeling of a minty library. If the City gives the library over to the County they will lose the right to levy for it - the City has the riot to levy for those costs and there are no other costs that the City can levy for. OOUNCIIIfl4BEER BCOLO✓IIX had checked with sore people that were int ested but utytothe calcalls muntyshe ehe received were not numerous. She is not too eager to giver e felt that we should not spend one dine more in the next year or two on the library. CDUNCtII1lNB R FARRELL made reference to an article in the League magazine about the six issues that the legislature will be considering and in which he feels that the legislature is going to have to give the municipalities some relief in this issue of cash flow. Re has seenthee fore w facility in the southern part of the musty and he feels that they should build a comparable the northern part of the County. OVNCIIflNBER MAC DONaID stated that the present building is not adequate and there are a lot of problems and the City cannot continue to support the library as we have in the East - we have asked the departments to cut their budgets ten percent and that they will have to start analyzing all of the budgets especially the library and the ice arena. The City cannot afford to maintain the current standards year after year - how do you supply the best library service for the City of Stillwater. Ne doubted that we could give them more money for this year. CCUNCILMEMBER KIMBLE cited the fact that the library costs are rising at a rate of nine percent while in other areas the raises have been four to five percent and thate thedays of. He thennssod the eddty at,' in the City budget is done and it is tough to balance the budge t t their reserves and bow it would affect our bond rating which will result in highs' interest rates. One question is what tangible services will be lost. He could not see what services we would lose by giving it to the County since it will still be necessary to raise our cash reserves. He indicated that he was in favor of a merger in order to increase the cash reserve. PRY(R PETERSON stated tha %would still be assessing the taxes or levy to make up these reserves for the cash flow. We would retain the institution that Riversat has bbeai has thee i3y0in the City for s�aeighiynaeighty year the Within the last fifteen years the Margaretmerge library and he did not believe that would lose our futures if we administration the that twey cannot feels that we should retain the library and that the Library brtight be on this nistratig. provide the State of the Arts and we are going to JEAN MORSE, Member of the Library Board, stated that they would like the finest quality library for the citizens and they would be looking ahead ten years on the State of the Arts and that they would like to re :amend the merger. There was discussion about the cost of the library and the anent that would be neualityed nd for capital outlay and any ousts in financing would have an impact on the hours of wervice. There would have to be a new look at the over-all budget whrth showed a twenty-six percent (2�)ai i19n992-93, six 3 of xiperrcent n percent(6)in19)3-84 and the proposed 1984-85 budget there II ER-E1Ea DAVID ai C JUNKER felt that if the City wants to give it to the County on City terns for ten years - put the library in Stillwater bands. Maybe in ten years it will not be feasible to keep the library and possibly the County will build a three million dollar library in the next thatthree years two years Maybe inthere bass,might be en sane other be iices that will have to be cut. If we could rsep thetwo and M. MAGNUSON stated that the Library Board can approve or ratify the verger contract. This is an intent to mange. The concept is feasible and would be the basic understanding. On notion of muncilmaeber Kimble, seconded by Councihrember MacDonald, that the City sign a letter of intent to merge the Stillwater Public Library with the Washington County Library. VOTE ON THE MOTION - Ayes--Councilmanbers Kimble and MacDonald Nays--Councilmembers Bodlovick and Farrell and on (orrt?an_ion defeated) THE MAYOR DEEI(RED A RECESS AT 8:40 P. M. UNTIL 8:50 P. M. Following the recess City Clerk, Mary Lou Johnson, administered the Oath of Office to David Mawhorter, Police Chief/Director of Public Safety. • • • Deca'ber 4, 1994 239, • UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 2. C,FINCIINENB R FARRELL presented to the Council the details of the proposed Sign ordinance for the Stillwater Business District, which was prepared by the Main Street Design Cc/mission. (See Sign ordinance file for the details) Cn motion of councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmefber Bodlovick, the Council set the date of Deceiber 18 1984 at 7:30 P. M. Sr the public hearing and the proposed second reading of the Sign Ordinance. (all in fiver) NEW BUSINESS 1. Cn notion of Councilmarber MacDonald, secoricd by Counci1nwrber Farrell, a resolution was introduced "DIRECILVG THE PAYMRJr OF BILLS". (Resolution No. 7420) AYES--Cbunci)merbers Bodlovick, Farrell, MacDonald, and Kimble and Mayor Peterson NAYS—bbne 2. On motion of Concilmerber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilor Kimble a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING PART-TIME PERSCNNEL FOR THE NAPMI»3 HOUSES". (Resolution No. 7421) AYES--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and MacDonald and Mayor Peterson NAYS --None mlE fle t-Ci notion of C,rmcilmerber Farrell, seconded by Ooimcilmerber Bodlovick, the resolution was amended to pay the two former members at a rate of $4.50 per hour and the two new members at a rate of $4.00 per hour. (all in favor) 3. On notion of Councilnanber MacDonald, seconded by Councilmerber Kimble, the wuncil directed that Mr. Magnuson and Mr. Kriesel negotiate with the Stillwater Gazette for the OFFICIAL ADVERTISING FOR 1985. (all in favor) Ii DIVIDUAIS & DELEGATIONS (continued) Cone at this point in the meeting. COUNCIL RDaTEST ITEMS 1. On notion of Councilnuenber Bodlovick, seconded by Oouncibrerber Kimble, a resolution was introduced "HONORING COAQ4 THOLE". (Resolution No. 7423) AYES--Councilrrenbers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayer Peterson NAYS —None 2. MR. IQ2IESEL stated that he could contact the Department of Revenue and Washington County to increase the library levy up to 100% of the cost of same. There was considerable discussion about cutting the budget and the tax levy. 3. TUI FARRELL presented to the Council a report on the DEVELOPMENT STAGING PLAN ECR THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND STILLYATER TOWNSHIP - Second draft - August 16, 1984. (See the detailed report in the files) STAFF RETORTS CITY ENGINEER - KEN MEISTM( 1. On notion of Councihrenter MacDonald, seconded by Cbuncilmenter Kimble, the Council authorized the hiring of Linner Electric Company to repair the twelve defective lights in the Stillwater Industrial Park. (all in favor) 2. MR. MEISTER informed the Council that they are making a transfer of Jeff Junker fran the Seder Department to the Street Deter titan and David Reichw will replace Mr. Jumlcer in the Seder Department. (There was no objection from the Council on this natter). PARKS & RE%REITTaN No report PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR CHIEF MAWHRTER reported that he is still checking out the systems and has sale plans for some flanges. PUBLIC WORKS - JAIX SHELTUT 1. On notion of Councilor Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmerbe' MacDo raid, the Council authorized Mr. Shelton to barricade the Laurel Street Stairs. (all in favor) BUILDING OFFICIAL - ALLEN ZEPPER 1. MR. ZEPPER distributed to the Council copies of documents relating to minimum house sizes for council consideration. 2. MR. ZEPPER reported that Mr. Gaaalia has been in to see him regarding his house on South Second Street and also that he has been informred that the Cbnheim house on North Fourth Street has been sold. • y • • 7240 • December 4, 1984 • • FINANCE DIRECTOR - CARUSO are to meet 4:30 P. M. a� for lltdates forh of cebe ngs with the and then again aDepartment0 AA.. M. andds 3:00 P. M. on Saturday, at Deca:ber 15th. CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. The natter of the McQuistan Special Use Permit was brought before the Council and the Clerk was directed he neighbors before ng s Special Use on a permanentto�isk with (The originalppermit was issuedisuaction forthree rionnthssng in MMarch of 1984.)Permit CTTY ATTORNEY No report CITY COORDIWATCR 1. On motion of counci]recber Kimble, seconded by Councihnamber MacDonald, the Council ratified the use of Control Data Corporation for the Crngarable Work Study thru MAMA. (all in favor) 2. On notion of Cbuncilmember MacDonald seconded by 0,unci]naber Ecdlovickk, a resolution was introduced "DFSIQAT1WO A STOP SIGN LOCATION AT NORM HARRIET AND WEST MULBERRY SIRE IS . AYES--Concilnetbers Eodlovick, Farrell, (Riede, r c onnald4aannd Mayor Peterson NAYS —None 4) d B. W. is lding and Mr. 3. Kriesewas el will him discussionabout to rerove the structureeonithe north side of the building. 4. On notion of CouncilmenDer Kimble, seconded by Councilma:ber MacDonald, the sewer backup claim from Allen Oswald, 924 West Laurel Street was directed to be sent to the McGarry - Kearney Insurance Co. (all in favor) APPLICATIONS --Ch notion of Councilnenber MacDonald, seconder by Councilmenber Farrell, the following RautAR CM-ca P LICUCR license was approved for 1985 together with bond and Dra 1Shopinfawu) �ce: Mad capper Saloon, Inc. Renewal. 224 South Main Street, Stillwater —On notion of Councilor MacDonald, seconded by Councilmenber Farrell, the foliating "SUNDAY ON ,SALE LIQUOR license was approved together with surety bond and Dram Shop Insurance for 1985: (all in favor) Mad Capper Saloon, Inc. Renewal 224 South Main Street, Stillwater --On notion of ma:cilnanber Kimble, seconded by Oo ncilm erety bond and Dthe e Shoplowing graOF-�E NO INICRICATILIQUOR license was approved together with for 1985: (all in favor) The Dowell Inn, Inc. Renewal 102 North Second Street, Stillwater — Ch motion of m.mcilneter Eodlovick, seconded by Councilmenber Farrell, the follo' wingav3.2 NG ON -SALE NON-INTCCUCATILIQUOR licenses were approvedfor Cobblestone Cafe, Ltd Renewal 324 South Main Street, Stillwater River Valley Racquetball Club Renewal 1826 Northwestern Avenue, Stillwater — On were motion auncilmd for Kimble, seconded bylfavor)l in ooubciai 1985: l'ber MacDonald, the following Cigarette licenses Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 West Orleans Street, Stillwater River Oasis Cafe 806 South Main Street, Stillwater Lowell Inn, Inc. 102 North Second Street, Stillwater Mad Capper Saloon, Inc. 224 South Main Street, Stillwater (continued on page 241) Renewal Renewal Renewal Renewal • • December 4, 1984 241\ CIGARETTE LICENSES - continued Nelson Dairy Store 920 Wat Olive Street, Stillwater Renewal John Ogren - Croix 011 103 North Main Street, Stillwater Renewal St. Croix Drug N. 132 South Fain Street, Stillwter Renewal Stillwater Inn 1750 West Frontage Road, Stillwater Renewal — On motion of Nxmcilmenber Farrell, seconded by Councihneiber MacDonald, the following Gambling Licenses were granted for 1985: (all in favor) American region Post Eb. 48 103 South Third Street, Stillwater Elks Club 279 East Myrtle Street, Stillwater Paddlewheel Renewal Tijboard Raffle Tipboard Raffle Renewal - -On notion of CouncihneTber Bodlovick, seconded by Councihnedter Kimble, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Joe Fbrrest Construction Box 154, Sarerset, Wisconsin 54025 Mark 5. Aldridge (Village Plunbing) 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lake, Mn. 55014 00It4UNICCTTONS None GUESTIONS/024NENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA None ORDINANCES None General F]ccavators RESOLTPIONS me following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills. 2. Employment of Warning House Attendants- Caretakers 3. Honoring Nark Thole 4. Stop Sign Designations - Mulberry and Harriet Streets AWAIRINENE On notion of Co ncilneaber Kimble, seconded by Councilnember MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P. M. Attest: City Coordinator