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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-21 CC MIN 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: Councilmember Collins Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Sienko 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 Stillwater Police Department Oath of Duty Presentation – Officer Cassandra Ciupik, Officer Brandon Comiskey and Officer Ronald Dox Police Chief Mueller gave the Oath of Duty to Officers Ciupik, Comiskey and Dox. Proclamation – Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating November 22, 2023 as SAHS Mountain Bike Team Day in recognition of the team’s sixth consecutive Division 1 State Championship. Council Service Award for Karen Jensen (Utilities Commission) Mayor Kozlowski recognized Karen Jensen for over seven years of service as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners and the Utilities Commission. Certificate of Retirement for Kathy Berwald, Payroll/HR Technician Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2023‐158, Certificate of Retirement - Kathy Berwald. All in favor. Mayor Kozlowski and the Council commended Kathy Berwald for nearly 25 years of service to the City, on her retirement as Payroll/HR Technician. OPEN FORUM Lizzie Harris, Owens Street resident, spoke in support of affordable housing initiatives. cStillwater ~~ The Birthplace of Minnesota ~ City Council Meeting November 21, 2023 Page 2 of 3 STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders reminded the Council of neighborhood meetings for the 2024 street improvement projects, and stated Christmas lights are going up. Police Chief Mueller thanked Community Resource Officer Brad Junker for working on many community partnerships and events. He mentioned that officers have done outstanding work on significant cases recently, positively affecting lives and safety. Deputy Fire Chief Ballis gave Thanksgiving safety tips and stated Santa will come to town on Friday on a ladder truck. Finance Director Provos noted the Truth in Taxation hearing will be December 5. Community Development Director Gladhill reported the Department has new staff. He noted the cap of 50 Short Term Home Rentals outside of downtown has been reached. Parking enforcement will ramp up in coming weeks. The Sundance Stillwater project will be up for final approvals December 19 and Chapel Hill Flats project plans a spring 2024 construction start. City Administrator Kohlmann reported that City representatives presented a request for Myrtle Street funding to the House Bonding Committee. CONSENT AGENDA November 8, 2023 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Clean Water Fund Water Efficiency Grant Program Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals for 2024 – Resolution 2023‐159 Lobbyist Contact Renewal Lumberjack Landing Aiple House Renovation Architecture Services Contract Paid On-Call Firefighters Salary Adjustments – Resolution 2023‐160 Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Assessments for Water Service Line Repairs on Martha Street South Public Works Director Sanders explained that earlier this year, the City was notified of a water leak on the 400 block Martha Street South, on a private service that is shared between four properties on Martha Street S. Generally, water service repairs are the responsible of the property owner. Because of the effort in trying to get the four properties in agreement and hiring a contractor, the City decided to repair the leak and charge the cost to the owners. The cost of the repair totaled $11,732.44 or $2,933.11 per property. An assessment hearing is needed to charge the repair to the property. Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Kozlowski closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2023‐161, Resolution Adopting Assessment for Service Line on Martha Street City Council Meeting November 21, 2023 South (L.I. 439.1) and Resolution 2023-162, Resolution Approval of Assessment Waiver Agreement for Utility Line Repair at 413 Martha St. S, Stillwater, MN 55082. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna noted the Twinkle Parade will be December 2. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05 subd. 3(a) for a check in on the performance review of the City Administrator. All in favor. The meeting went into Closed Session at 7:39 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: Councilmember Collins Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann, City Attorney Sienko Motion by Councilmember Junker seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht to return to open session. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: Joseph Kohlmann, Acting City Clerk Resolution 2023-158, Certificate of Retirement - Kathy Berwald Resolution 2023-159, Approving Renewals of Liquor Licenses and Tobacco Licenses for 2024 Resolution 2023-160, Resolution Establishing Hourly Pay Rates for Paid On -Call Fire Personnel Resolution 2023-161, Resolution Adopting Assessment for Service Line on Martha Street South (L.I.439.1) Resolution 2023-162, Resolution Approval of Assessment Waiver Agreement for Utility Line Repair at 413 Martha St. S, Stillwater, MN 55082 Page 3 of 3