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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-20 CC MINS�l Water ter 216 41h Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 The Birthplace of Minnesota www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2023 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 Administrative Assistant Schmid Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos Assistant Finance Director Norby Police Captain Julien Deputy Fire Chief Ballis Public Works Director Sanders PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission 50th Bir hda HPC Chairman Matt Thueson accepted the proclamation designating June 21, 2023 as Heritage Preservation Commission Day, noting it is the 50th anniversary of the Stillwater HPC. Anngill Financial Report Audit Review Chris Knopik, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, reviewed the December 31, 2022 audit. OPEN FORUM Rick Heidick, Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, invited everyone to the Bridge the Valley Bike Rally Event and summarized other community programs. Louise Hansen spoke about skateboard ordinance enforcement. Melanie Zahler, Terra Springs, expressed concerns about lack of communication of the River Grove School project to residents; and City Attorney Land explained that the Manitou Fund, property purchaser, stated they reached out to the Terra Springs Master Association President directly offering to meet and discuss the project. Mr. Gladhill added that a public hearing notice went out to properties within 350 feet per Statute; and Mayor Kozlowski pointed out the Interim Use Permit is a two year permit, and if the school does not use it, the building will fall into disrepair. Ms. Zahler also voiced concern about MnDOT removing City Council Meeting June 20, 2023 parking spaces on Main Street, and Councilmember Junker offered to meet with residents on the subject. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders gave a Chestnut Plaza update: Water Street will open June 21, with project completion September 8, 2023. The Lily Lake parking lot project is wrapping up. Police Captain Julien spoke about hiring, updated the Council on events, and stated the embedded social worker has started. Deputy Fire Chief Ballis reported on structure fires and provided safety tips. Finance Director Provos gave a water, street lighting and storm sewer rate increase update and thanked Assistant Finance Director Norby for work with the auditors. City Attorney Land stated the draft rental license ordinance will be discussed in July/August. City Administrator Kohlmann gave a legislative update. CONSENT AGENDA June 6, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Bridge The Valley Bike Rally Contract Agreement Gambling Premise Permit for Stillwater Area Hockey Association - Resolution Lumberjack Days Sk and 10k Event Lumberjack Days Event Contract and Temporary Liquor License - Resolution Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement - The Lakes Zephyr Access Easement Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, 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. Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting June 20, 2023 CLOSED SESSION Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adjourn to closed session, pursuant to Minnesota Statute regarding Meetings Having Data Classified as Not Public (Minnesota Statute §13D.05, Subd. 3) on City Administrator's Annual Review. All in favor. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Land Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to return to open session. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Te ozlowski, ayor ATTEST: Joseph Kohlmann, Acting City Clerk Resolution 2023-089, Approving Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Stillwater Area Hockey Association at Stillwater Event Center Resolution 2023-090, A Resolution Approving 2023 Lumberjack Days Special Event Contract Page 3 of 3