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Home My WebLink About2023-08-15 CC MINj (water 216 41h Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 r0 0651-430-8800 The Birthplace of Minnesota www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 15, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING 3:30 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht (arrived at 3:58 p.m.), Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Fire Chief Glaser Deputy Fire Chief Ballis Finance Director Provos Police Chief Mueller Public Works Director Sanders Human Resources Director Robole Facilities Manager Greiner Library Director Troendle Rec Center Manager Brady OTHER BUSINESS 2024 Proposed Budget Workshop City Administrator Kohlmann presented the 2024 budget recommendations. The recommended total property levy increase is 7.95%. Additional information on home values and impacts will be provided when available from the County. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders shared concept drawings for Lumberjack Landing; updated the Council on the Chestnut Plaza Project; and stated that Teddy Bear Park will be closed for two weeks in September for resurfacing. Police Chief Mueller stated staff is doing active threat response training and School Resource Officer training. He explained legislation that restricts agents of the school from placing certain types of restraints on students, including protective holds; this places officers at risk. He gave personnel updates. Fire Chief Glaser reported on a mutual aid fire in Mahtomedi; a live burn in Grant; the Stillwater Township picnic; CPR training; and a Lower St. Croix Valley Fire panel discussion. There have been about 1,600 fire calls so far in 2023. Finance Director Provos noted that a 2012 bond will be called in September and future bonding authorization will be requested. City Council Meeting August 15, 2023 Community Development Director Gladhill updated the Council on development projects, property abatements, staff vacancies and the Zephyr Theater/school project. City Clerk Wolf stated election judges are being recruited. City Administrator Kohlmann stated Representative Hill will be at the September 5 City Council meeting. There will be a meeting in September on creating a special service district. The City is listed in the Green Business Directory. RECESS Mayor Kozlowski recessed the meeting at 4:50 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Land City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos Fire Chief Glaser Police Chief Mueller Public Works Director Sanders PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Stillwater Junior Legion Baseball Team Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation congratulating the Stillwater American Legion Post #48 for capturing the Division I Junior Legion Baseball State Championship on July 30. Stillwater Police Department Oath of Duty Presentation - Officer Jerome Carey Police Chief Mueller gave the Oath of Duty and Officer Carey's wife Morgan pinned on his badge. Washington County Historical Society 2024 Budget Request - Brent Peterson Washington County Historical Society Executive Director Peterson explained the services, showcased artifacts, and requested $7,500 for 2024 operating support. Council Service Awards - Traffic Safety Review Committee Members Jonathan Baller, David Jones, Robert Juen and Melissa Wetzel Mayor Kozlowski thanked members of the Traffic Safety Review Committee for their service to the City. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting August 15, 2023 Certificate of Appreciation - Jason Grode. Parks Superintendent Mayor Kozlowski commended Mr. Grode for his contributions to the City. Certificate of Appreciation - Yasmine Robinson, Planning Manager Mayor Kozlowski thanked Ms. Robinson for her service to the City. OPEN FORUM Robert Dombrowsky, 924 S 7th Street, voiced concerns with the 2023 Street Improvement Project. He asked for a $2,000 discount in his assessment because of poor work on his driveway and street. Craig Reed, president of Heifort Hills Estates Homeowners Association, and Larry Kelly, treasurer, brought up several issues with Integrity Land Development. He asked the City Council for help obtaining documentation about the status of the 2018 development agreement and the money held in escrow; high water causing sump pumps to run continuously; and the north side retaining wall which is too close to homes and should be removed. He requested the City's help to rectify the issues and to hold the developer responsible for items not completed. City Attorney Land stated she has told Mr. Reed to make a broad Data Practices Act request for all of the public information about the development. The developer's escrow may be used only for the public improvements for which it was retained. Many of the issues involve private improvements that should be addressed with the developer and Browns Creek Watershed District. Public Works Director Sanders added that the Utility Department found no leaks in the watermain system, which indicates the source of the water is not the watermain or water services. The only other option is to have everybody shut off their service for 8-12 hours to determine if there is any City water going through their sump pumps. John Tetzlaff and Reggie Kopesky, Yellow Ribbon Alliance of the Lower St. Croix Valley, promoted a September event. Louise Hansen, Rivertown Commons resident, apologized for what she stated to the Police Chief and officers about a previous issue. CONSENT AGENDA August 2, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Downtown Parking Additional Credit Card Terminals Purchase Request Downtown Stillwater Holiday Lights Agreements GIS Technician Fulltime Position Request - Resolution 2023-105 HVAC Controls Replacement Project Advertise for Bids - Resolution 2023-106 IT Management Services Agreement Liquor License Amendment for River Siren Brewery - Resolution 2023-107 No Parking on East side of 5th Street N - Resolution 2023-108 Payroll/HR Technician Position Request Postage Machine Lease Agreement Rivertown Art Festival Event and Temporary Liquor License Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting August 15, 2023 Soil Boring Study Agreement for 2024 Street Improvement Project Temporary Liquor License for Stillwater Public Library Foundation Therapeutic Massage Business and Individual Massage Therapist Licenses - Resolution 2023-109 Washington County Community Development Agency Housing Project Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. ATTEST: `' ' .-An/w' Beth Wolf, City Cler 7x4a tP�' Ted Kozlowski, Mayor Resolution 2023-105, Approving Cole Boelter GIS Technician to Full Time Status Resolution 2023-106, Approve Plans & Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the City Hall and Police Department HVAC/Controls Replacement Project Resolution 2023-107, Resolution Approving Liquor License Amendment for Temporary Outdoor Premise Extension at 225 Main Street North Resolution 2023-108, Authorizing No Parking on the East Side of North Fifth Street North of West Myrtle Street Resolution 2023-109, Therapeutic Massage Business and Individual Massage Therapist Licenses Page 4 of 4