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Home My WebLink About2023-09-19 CC MIN 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 19, 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 Community Development Director Gladhill Finance Director Provos Deputy Fire Chief Ballis 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 – Senator Housley Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2023‐121, Proclamation - Senator Karin Housley. All in favor. Mayor Kozlowski presented a proclamation to Senator Housley for her dedication in working for the City of Stillwater. Proclamation – Representative Hill Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt Resolution 2023‐122, Proclamation - State Representative Josiah Hill. All in favor. Mayor Kozlowski presented a proclamation to Representative Hill for his dedicated work on behalf of the City of Stillwater. Green Business Gold Award Presentation Leslie Frick, Outreach Ambassador for the Green Business Directory, welcomed the City to the Green Business Directory on behalf of Sustainable Stillwater and thanked Councilmember Larry Odebrecht for his assistance. Proclamation – Stillwater National Guard Armory Councilmember Polehna explained that many new displays telling the story of Stillwater’s rich military history have been added; the public is invited to visit the Armory during an cStillwater ~~ ......, ' The Birthplace of Minnesota J City Council Meeting September 19, 2023 Page 2 of 4 open house September 23. Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating September 23 as Stillwater National Guard Armory Day. Energy Action Team Update Glenn Hansen explained Partners in Energy, a two-year collaboration with Xcel Energy to develop and implement goals for energy savings and resiliency. The group anticipates having a written plan to present to the City Council near the end of 2023. OPEN FORUM Rob Dombrowsky, 924 S 7th Street, expressed concerns about the quality of the work on the 2023 street project. He brought pictures showing areas that were not done well, which he redid himself, and requested that his assessment be adjusted. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders stated the 72nd Street Project is progressing slowly, but should be done this year. Wade Wellner is the new Streets Superintendent. Councilmember Junker complimented Public Works on the completed Chestnut Plaza project. Police Chief Mueller updated the Council on personnel, upcoming events, and downtown parking enforcement. Detective Laura McBroom is doing well as the SRO in the schools. Deputy Fire Chief Ballis stated the Department is working with the Utilities Department gathering hydrant flow data. He reported on the National Guard Open House this weekend and Fire Prevention Month planning. Finance Director Provos stated that staff should hear this week if the Moody’s rating has changed. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed initial results and next steps for the downtown parking changes; there is already some driver behavior change. Staff will do a Phase 2 communication to explain why it was done and how it will help the City. He cautioned customers to watch for fraudulent pay web sites. He also stated there is a lot of investment going on downtown as businesses swap space and new businesses move in. City Attorney Land stated staff continues reviewing the leases for City-owned parking lots. City Administrator Kohlmann reported that the Sabes Donor Advised Fund donated $50,000 for a new 18-foot video board for the Rec Center. There will be a special service district meeting on October 5, and the strategic plan management team will have a team building exercise on October 30 and 31. CONSENT AGENDA September 5, 2023 Workshop, Regular Meeting and Closed Sessions Minutes Payment of Bills 2024 Employee Group Health Insurance – Resolution 2023‐123 Abatement Agreement Electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH) Software Agreement General Obligation Capital Outlay and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A – Resolution 2023‐124 City Council Meeting September 19, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Heritage Preservation Consultant Agreement IT Agreement Off-Site Gambling Permit for Bayport American Legion in Lowell Park – Resolution 2023‐125 OSHA and Safety Training Agreement with SafeAssure – Resolution 2023‐126 Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement Revised Public Hearing Date on Proposed Assessments for 2023 Street Improvement Project (2023-02), 72nd Street Road and Trail Improvement Project (2022-04), and CSAH 5 – Phase 2 Project (2019-09) – Resolution 2023‐128 Short-Term Home Rental License Applications State Capital Bonding Request – Resolution 2023‐127 Stillwater Veterans Memorial Maintenance Agreement Strategic Plan Addendum Therapeutic Massage Business and Individual Massage Therapist License – Resolution 2023‐129 Fire Services Grant Agreement Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS 2024 Preliminary Budget City Administrator Kohlmann stated that the General Fund Operating proposed tax levy and proposed debt service levy are ready for Council action. The total proposed levy of $18,829,353 is a 7.67% increase over the 2023 levy. The Truth in Taxation meeting is proposed for December 5, 2023. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2023‐130, Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for the Payable Year 2024; Resolution 2023‐131, Adopting the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the Year 2024; and Resolution 2023‐132, Setting Payable 2024 Truth-In-Taxation Public Meeting. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna stated planning has started for a May 18 grand opening/ribbon cutting for the Chestnut Plaza. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. City Council Meeting September 19, 2023 ATTEST:, Beth Wolf, City C Ted Kozlowski, Mayor Resolution 2023-121, Proclamation - Senator Karin Housley Resolution 2023-122, Proclamation - State Representative Josiah Hill Resolution 2023-123, Approving 2024-2025 Group Health Insurance Plan Design Change Resolution 2023-124, Resolution Authorizing the Call of the Outstanding General Obligation Capital Outlay and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A Resolution 2023-125, Approving Bayport American Legion Application to Conduct Off -Site Gambling at Lowell Park Resolution 2023-126, Approving Safe Assure Consultants, Inc., Annual Service Agreement Resolution 2023-127, Resolution Supporting State Bonding Capital Requests and Ranking Requested Projects Resolution 2023-128, Resolution Calling for Revised Hearing Date on Proposed Assessments for 2023 Street Improvement Project (2023-02), 72nd Street Road and Trail Improvement Project (2022-04) and CSAH 5 Phase 2 Project (2019-09) Resolution 2023-129, Approving Issuance of New Therapeutic Massage Business License and Individual Massage Therapist License Resolution 2023-130, Adopting the Proposed Tax Levy for the Payable Year 2024 Resolution 2023-131, Adopting the Proposed Budget Appropriations for the Year 2024 Resolution 2023-132, Setting Payable 2024 Truth -In -Taxation Public Meeting Page 4 of 4