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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-15 CC MIN. r • r• COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota November 15, 1983 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble (arrived at 4:25 p.m.) and Mayor Peterson Absent: Councilmember MacDonald Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel Finance Director, Caruso City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Zoning Administrator, Zepper Consulting Engineers, Meister and Van Wormer Fire Chief, Chial Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan St. Paul Dispatch, Broede Citizens: Jackie Balstad and Carole Paukert INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. CAROLE PAUKERT AND JACKIE BALSTAD appeared before the Council explaining the holiday decorations for the downtown area with wreaths on the store doors and candles in the upstairs windows and four decorated trees. They have no lights for the tree on the south end of town and Croixview Florists will decorate the trees and the Valley Chamber Chorale will be caroling in the downtown area. They were requesting that the City pick up the cost of these lights and that they wouwouldebecomenCe ityeproperts They had discussed the use of the loader for setting up and it was recommended that this not be done. They will contact Ed Larson of Surban Lighting for this work and possibly use the loader for the erection of the tree. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council authorized the payment of $362.84 for the Christmas Tree and lights by the sign on the south end of Stillwater and the cost of the outlet for same to be paid by the City. All in favor. 2. MR. KRIESEL at this time announced that the City of Stillwater had been selected for the Minnesota Main Street Program - the official notice will be received in the mail tomorrow. STAFF REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avisr_, a resolution was ELOYING introduced "EMPNOVEMBERPH 16,R EE. DANA WEINMEYER AND JEFF MAGLER AS RESERVE wOsIinrodIcedS LOYING — Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Nays: None (See resolutions) 2. MR. ABRAHAMSON explained the problems that they are having with the trouble with the state tickets issued for numerous overtime parking ticks anddfalsalso ctheicharges fire for the handicap violations, yellow zones,hydrants, discussion, it was recommended that this charge should be $25.00 rather than the various current low charges. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick: a resolutions, ion was introduced 'INTRODUCING THE VARIOUS FINES TO $25.00" (handicap parking, yellow zones and excessive parking tickets, etc.) Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Nays: None (See resolutions) 3. MR. ABRAHAM.SON showed the Council the 4-2 schedule for the Police Denartment which would give an officer a full weekend off plus a Friday or Saturday or a Sunday and a Monday. They would get this in six weeks - he stated that this schedule does work and it is something that they can life with. He would still lose about half of the 6-3 schedule and it will cut the cost about 3/4 of what he quoted at the time this was discussed. Some cost figures will be put together and he will discuss it with the officers. He projected it would cost about $2,200 per year. Ye felt this is best for the City. (Mayor Peterson excused himself for five minutes for an appointment and Vice -President Kodlovick filled in during his absence) PARKS & RECREATION MR. BLEKUM stated that there has been a meeting with Mr. McGuire and Bernie Johns • • • • and others on the toilet facilities for Lowell Park - the plans were shown to the Council at this time. One will be on the south end and the other on the north end. They will be closed during the winter months. The preliminary estimate was $55,000. They will be as destructible as possible. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON had a request for a 15-minute parking meter in back of Lennart's Paint Store on Water Street so that they can load and unload their wallpaper and paint. After considerable discussion Mayor Peterson, Jack Shelton and Wally Abrahamson will look at this matter and report back at a future meeting. 2. MR. SHELTON requested a budget item to be added to the Public Works Budget for a $1,500 welder for the Equipment Maintenance Shop. On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick. seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council authorized the addition of a welder to the Equipment Maintenance Shop Budget for 1984. All in favor. 3. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council authorized the sale of the Leaf Loader to the Fairview Cemetery Association at a quoted price of $200.00. All in favor. 4. MR. SHELTON requested that Delbert Kruse in the Public Works Department be raised from Light Equipment Operator to Heavy Equipment Operator so that he will be able to run one of the graders during snowstorms. There was considerable discussion on this matter since Earl Plattner who was employed on the same date and whether this would pose a problem. There was also discussion in other areas regarding the Street Foreman and the Local 49 Union Contract. The Council agreed that they will have to have a meeting with all the members of the Public Works Department and the Union to resolve some of these issues. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "PROMOTING DELBERT KRUSE TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1983". Ayes; Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays: None. (See Resolutions) Mr. Shelton was directed to talk to Earl Plattner about the increased use of the heavy equipment in the department and Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Shelton will talk to the Union about the status for the Street Foreman. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT - None FIRE CHIEF On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "PROMOTING TOM ZOLLER TO A FULL TIME FIREFIGHER VOLUNTEER AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 1983" Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble, and Mayor Peterson Nays: None (See Resolutions) CONSULTING ENGINEERS MR. GLEN VAL WORMER REPORTED ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. He did a study of the traffic on West Myrtle and Greeley Street intersection at the request of the Council and his recommendation was that we not install a four- way sign here as it would create other traffic flow problems and there are alterna- tives to going through this intersection to get to certain destinations. 2. He reported on his study of the addition to the Super -America Station on Main and Myrtle and the problems that it could create, most of them are blind spots and cars blocking the sidewalks for the pedestrians. With the addition there should also be additional traffic generated. They felt that a 20-foot addition would be agreeable but not the 24 foot as proposed. There was discussion that his drawings are off and that proper drawings be made up. Mr. Van Wormer will present his recommendations in writing to the Council proir to December 6th, and Mr. Zepper will secure the correct drawings for this proposal. 3. Mr. Van Wormer explained the process on the approval for West Orleans Street. They have the State's approval and they are awaiting the approval from the Federal Government. They will be able to MSA funds for the drainage and FAU funds for 75% of the entire project. He also reported that he checked out the allocation and designations of State Aid Streets for the City of Stillwater and found some errors and we are entitled to designate additional streets and proposed two resolutions for Council action. This will increase the amount from $36,000 to $93,000. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution • • 79\ • November 15, 1983 • was introduced "ESTABLISHING WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM CURVECREST TO ORLEANS AS A MSA STREET". Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Nays: None (See Resolutions) On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution was introduced "ESTABLISHING WEST ORLEANS STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 5 AS A MSA STREET." Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Nays: None with MDT on the 4. to the . VANnorrthEofRrStillwateraandecontact is still in the discussionsarerailroad bridge still continuing. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT introduced seconded by Councilmember Avise, a resolution 1. On motionof Councilmember Kimble, U.S.was edCONFERENCEOF HGMAYORSERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER WITHTHE Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. Nays: None (See Resolutions) 2. MR. MAGNUSON discussed with the Council the application from Warm World and the State of Minnesota for DPW Rule 3 Licenses. Following some discussion it was agredd that this tshouldybefantilendedrSpedal Use Permit and that they be required to apply to Conditional Use Permit. On motion of ::ouncilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council directed that they be required to apply for a Conditional S:ecial Use Permit and the City Attorney was directed to write to the State of Minnesota giving them that information. All in favor. CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council set the date of December 6, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. for the following Planning Commission Cases: Case No. 513 - Mark Jessen, 219 Northland Avenue - Variance for an oversized garage. Case No. 514 - Al Niger, 602 W. Pine Street - Variance for an oversized garage. All in favor. FINANCE DT_RECTOR REPORTAssessment l SearchesRwhichuwastfollowedhbyC some ouncldiscussion. l a survey r (See daction ate 7:30rP.M. Meeting) 2. BETTY CARUSO requested that the Council consider a date for a Budget Meeting. 3. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council authorized the Finance Director to attend a seminar at the Thunderbird Hotel on December 7, 1983, on Auditing. All in favor. The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: RESCT-•JTIONS 1. Employing Joseph Peltier, Diane WeinmeYer and Jeff Magler as Reserve Police Officers. 2. Promoted Delbert Kruse to Heavy Equipment Operator 3. Increased the Various Parking Fine3 to 625.00 4. Promoted Tom Zoller to Full-time Firefighter Volunteer 5. 3stablishing Washington Avenue from Curvecrest to Orleans as a MSA Street. 6. Establishing West Orleans from Washington Avenue to County Road No. 5 as MSA Street 7, Establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for the City of Stillwater. ADJOURNMENT On motionatf 6:05 p Councilmember vise, psecondded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the meeting Attest: ....-..-(c y Clerk �-,-✓L J • • • • COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota November 15, 1983 7:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by the city Clerk. Present: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Absent: Councilmember MacDonald Also Present: City Coordinator, Kriesel Finance Director, Caruso City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Director of Parks 6 Recreation, Blekum Fire Chief, Chial Consulting Engineer, Meister Zoning Administrator, Zepper Press: Stillwater Gazette, Regan Citizens: Les Schwalen, Jim Gannon APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council approved the minutes of the following meetings: All in favor. October 11, 1983 Special Meeting 4:00 P.M. October 20, 1983 Special Meeting 4:00 P.M. November 1, 1983 Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS LICENSE FEES - Second Reading of the Ordinance to make such changes -- The Finance Director made a survey of the fees in other cities and presented this information to the Council for their discussion and implementation. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, that the On -Sale Liquor be set at $5,000 effective January 1, 1984. (The current fee is $1,500). All in favor. Mayor Peterson had proposed an increase to $2,500 but there was no motion on that fee. Discussion on the other fees arrived at the following Intoxicating Liquor - Sunday On -Sale club On -Sale Off -Sale On -Sale Wine Non -Intoxicating Liquor - 3.2 On -Sale 3.2 Off -Sale Investigation Fees - Single Applicant Partnership Applicant Corporation Applicant Current $ 200 $ 100 proposed changes: Fee New Fee $ 200 New fee based on membership size Up to 200 members $300 201-500 members $500 501-1000 members $650 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 300 $ 50 $ 100 $ 5 $ 40 $ 100 $ 200 $ 300 The Council directed that the City Coordinator send a copy of these proposed rate changes to the various bar owners together with the survey sheet and informing them that the Council will have tt.: second reading of the ordinance at their regular meeting on December 6, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. INDIVIDUALS E DELEGATIONS MR. LESS SCHWALEN appeared before the Council requesting the split of Parcel "B" on North Harriet Street which would be added to the adjoining pieces of property to the North and the South. On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council approved the split of Parcel B on North Harriet Street to be added to abutting properties. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 1. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council set the assessment search fee at $6.00 (increased from $3.00). All in favor. 2. On motion of Councilmember Abise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick a resolution was introduced "AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7218 - ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY." • • • ess November 15, 1983 Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, a^dlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson. P" Nays: None (bee Resolutions) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS". Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays: None. (See Resolutions) 2. The matter of the zoning notification for Warm World was considered at the 4:00 p.m. meeting. 3. MR. MAGNUSIN, MR. ZEPPER AND MR. CHIAL explained the contents of the ordinance adopting Appendix "E". On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the City Attorney made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE: PROVIDING FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT: REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, AND7OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE: NO. OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." .All in favor. 4. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING BONNIE JO KIRTZ AS CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1983 AND SETTING HER SALARY AT $23,000 PER YEAR" Ayes: Councilmembers Avise, Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Peterson Nays: None (See Resolutions) INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS (none at this time) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILMEMBER BODLOVICK reported that she had contacted Washington County regarding the Washington County Library and our fee or tax levy for same would be $99,847 based on 65 million dollars valuation at 1.52 mills and after some discussion the Council agreed that they should meet with the Library Board on this matter. 2. MAYOR PETERSON stated that he had received a letter from the Washington County Historical Society thanking the City Council for waiving the building permit fee for the remodeling work and invited the Council to visit the Museum to inspect what they are doing. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. Mr. Kriesel asked the Council for a budget meeting date which was set for 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 29, 1983. 2. Mr. Kriesel asked the Council for a date for meeting with the Department Heads regarding their salaries. The meeting was set for. December 1, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. 3. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council set the date of December 20, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. for the Revenue Sharing and Regular Budget Hearing. All in favor. 4. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council authorized the attendance of Bruce Klosowsky for a seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Eleventh Annual National Juvenile Justice Conference to be held March 11-14, 1983 and the City will pay the conference registration fee of $240. All in favor. 5. On motion of Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the Council directed Mr. Kriesel to send a letter giving the City's support to have the National Training Administration Site for Fire Academy in the City of Rochester. All in favor. 6. Mr. Kriesel stated that he had received a letter asking for support for the location of a race track at the City of Woodbury. He will get this information to the Council. 7. On motion of Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council authorized the reduction in the sewer hill for Kolliners to $300 for the fourth quarter due to the fact that the overage was due to cooling down their air conditioner and this runoff did not get into the sewer system. All ayes. 8. On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council approved an increase of $1.00 per hour for the Volunteer Firefighters effective January 1, 1983 ($5.00 to $6.00 and $6.50 to $7.50) Ayes: Councilmembers Avise and Bodlovick and Mayor Peterson Nays: None Abstention: Councilmember Kimble Motion carried. 8t 9. Mr. Kriesel discussed with the Council the compensation for volunteers who take a full shift and the payment of $7.05 per hour or $169.00 per shift. After some discussion the Council requested additional data on this matter. • • November 15, 1983 • • APPLICATIONS CONTRACTORS On motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: All voted in favor. AAA Pollution Control, Inc. Excavators New 1525 Sterling Ave. 5., St. Paul, MN 55119 Charles F. Neumann Masonry S Brick Work Renewal 14654 Upper 56th Street N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Westonka Plumbing 6 Heating, Inc. Excavators New 6501 County Rd. #15 Mound, MN 55364 ON -SALE WINE On motion by Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the Council approved the following On -Sale Wine Licenses, together with Dram Shop Insurance. All in favor. Ming Sun Chu -Silver Lake Restaurant Renewal 241 S. Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 CLUB ON -SALE LIQUOR On motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Avise, the Council approved the following Club On -Sale Liquor Licenses together with the Dram Shop Insurance. All in favor: American Legion Post #48 Renewal 103 5. Third Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Lodge #179 B.P.O. Elks Renewal 279 E. Myrtle Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Aerie 94 F.O.E. (Eagles) Renewal 227 South Main St., Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Country Club, Inc. Renewal 1421 N. Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 OFF -SALE LIQUOR On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, the following Off -sale Liquor Licenses were approved together with Dram Shop Insurance. All in favor: J.L.H., Inc. (John's Bar) Renewal 302 S. Main Street., Stillwater Kinsel's Inc. Second 5 Chestnut Sts, Stillwater Renewal Lowell Inn., Inc. Renewal 102 N. Second St., Stillwater The'Liquor Store (Jerry H. Daniels) Renewal 13900 - 60th St. N., Stillwater Meister Corporation Renewal 112 N. Main St., Stillwater COMMUNICATIONS From Bill and Jo Lecuyer commending Doug Swanson of the Police Department for his excellent response in a recent theft incident on their property. No action. From Michelle M. Heuller regarding the placement of caution signs on Linden Street and Mayor Peterson stated that he had called and talked to Mrs. Heuller on this matter. From the State of Minnesota Revenue Department regarding the adoption of an ordinance for the payment of all taxes before the Liquor License is granted or renewed. After some discussion on this matter the City Attorney advised that the Council hold off before taking any action on such an ordinance. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA None ORDINANCES - First Reading - Adopting Appendix "E" • November 15, 1983 RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills 2. Reapportionment of Assessments for L.I. No. 191 (repass - Gazette did not publish from th:, 11/1/83 meeting) 3. Employ City Clerk - Bonnie Jo Kirtz 4. Amend Resolution No. 7218 - Acquiring Tax Forfeit Property ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember Avise, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M. Attest: j deAnnALL City Clerk MayorK/+aL—