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Home My WebLink About2024-05-07 CC MIN 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 7, 2024 WORKSHOP MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 4:33 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 IT Manager Rice Library Director Troendle OTHER BUSINESS MN PERA Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan Doug Anderson, Executive Director with MN PERA, gave presentation on statewide volunteer fire fighter retirement plan. PFA Treatment Mitigation Discussion Matt Ellingson, Water Waste Engineer at TKDA, gave presentation on PFA Option Analysis and Recommendations for the City of Stillwater. Options included interconnections with other water utilities, residential whole home or point of use filters, blending water in the distribution system, drilling new wells, keep impacted wells off, granular activated carbon water treatment. Recommendations consisted of Granular Activated Carbon Water Treatment, encourage water conservation or using Well No. 9 as a peaking well to meet demands Mayor Kozlowski requested Public Works Director Sanders to review providing communication with residents on how to preserve water and use of filtration systems. Councilmember Odebrecht suggested the Human Rights Commission look into filtration systems options for low-income families or opportunities for funding such purchases for families. Attorney Land proposed the question of having temporary water treatment units built until a more permanent option is decided on, stating the city may have other options with City Council Meeting May 7, 2024 Page 2 of 5 lesser price tags. Public Works Director Sanders advised that they are looking into funding sources. Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendment Mr. Gladhill gave an update on the scope of work and primary goals for the comprehensive zoning code amendment, specifically development and making it easier to understand for staff and the public. Staff anticipates using staff resources as well as getting feedback from city council, commissions and public. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders provided an update on Greeley St S lane closures and parking lot 8 resurfacing project. He stated the St. Croix River level has increased which resulted in road closures at Mulberry Point, end of Nelson Street and lower Loop Trail. Mr. Sanders thanked City Clerk Wolf and Councilmember Pohlena for picking out the interior colors for the Lumberjack Landing building project and a grant application has been submitted for the Shotty Mills Bergstein buildings project. Police Chief Mueller addressed the increase of graffiti in the downtown district and have identified individuals responsible; and motorcycle noise and enforcement has increased on the north end of the city. Fire Chief Glaser provided an update on staffing, community events the department is involved in, and the retiree coffee event held last week. Finance Director Provos advised the state audit for fuel tax is coming up. Community Development Director Gladhill provided an update on daily department activities such as permits and code enforcement. He also stated the Emergency Housing application has been submitted. City Clerk Wolf advised Council that Waste Management is changing days on two reycyling pickup routes; Stillwater Human Rights Commission will be holding a special event on May 29th; and new appointments and resignations on the City’s boards and commissions. City Attorney Land reminded Council she will be hosting the annual boards and commission training on May 8th in the Council Chambers. City Administrator Kohlmann gave an update on the 4th of July event planning as well as Lumberjack Days event; the Management team-building sessions have concluded; and congratulated Councilmember Collins for being the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. IT Manager Rice stated all users now have .gov domain in email addresses, multifactor authentication has been enabled, and cyber security training is coming for staff. The IT Department is in discussion with Verizon to assist the City with emergency cell service during major events like 4th of July and Lumberjack Days. Mr. Rice is looking into grants and funding for simplifying the network between City Hall and St. Croix Rec Center. Phone system infrastructure will need updating and conversations are in process. Library Director Troendle gave updates on upcoming events, activities and reading programs. He also state a grant application in process for the terrace roof project. Mayor Kozlowski recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m. City Council Meeting May 7, 2024 Page 3 of 5 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 – International Foreign Exchange Students Day Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation introducing May 7th as International Foreign Exchange Students Day in the City of Stillwater. Proclamation – Stillwater Gazette’s Stu Groskreutz Day Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation introducing May 8th as Stu Grozkreutz Day in the City of Stillwater. Stillwater Police Department Oath of Duty Presentation Police Chief Mueller conducted Oath of Duty for Sergeant Dave Wulfing and Sergeant Josh Gow. Certificate of Appreciation Mayor Kozlowski presented Certificate of Appreciation to Wally Milbrandt, Charter Commission, Heidi Presslein, Human Rights Commission and Stephanie Souter, Parks and Recreation Commission for their service. Proclamation – Building Safety Month Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation making May 2024 Building Safety Month in the City of Stillwater. Proclamation – Arbor Day Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation making April 26th Arbor Day in the City of Stillwater. OPEN FORUM Louise Hansen, Rivertown Commons resident, thanked council and staff for all their hard work. City Council Meeting May 7, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Rick Heidick, Sustainable Stillwater, shared upcoming activities for May’s National Bike Month and suggested recommendations for maintaining a bike friendly city. Lizzie Harris, Owens Street resident, voiced biking opportunities, concerns for more safe biking infrastructure and to reduce speed limits. CONSENT AGENDA April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills 2024 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project Bid Award and Agreement – Resolution 2024‐048 Amend Land Use License for Brown’s Creek Restoration Project Boards & Commission Appointments Bridge the Valley Bike Rally 2024 Event Agreement Church of St. Mary Temporary Liquor License Church of St. Michael Temporary Liquor License Community Project Funding Request for Water Treatment – Resolution 2024‐049 IT Cooling Unit Installation Agreement Liquor License Premise Extension for Domacin Wine Bar – Resolution 2024‐050 Maryknoll Lift Station Improvement Bid Award and Agreement– Resolution 2024‐051 Off-Sale Liquor License for Top Ten Liquors – Resolution 2024‐052 On-Sale with Sunday Sales Liquor License for Keys Café Bar and Bakery – Resolution 2024‐053 Pressure Washer Replacement and Installation Agreement Retail Sale of Fireworks Permit for Target Short Term Home Rental Licenses for 110 Mulberry St E and 419 Harriet St S Special Service District Sidewalk Pressure Washing Agreement Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club Temporary Liquor License Therapeutic Massage Business Licenses and Massage Therapist Licenses – Resolution 2024‐054 Tricia and The Toonies Performance Agreement Washington Conservation District Raingarden Maintenance Agreement Washington County 2024 Municipal Recycling Grant Agreements Washington County ARPA Funds Agreement Water Heater Replacement and Installation Agreement Wine & Strong Beer Liquor License for Quick Fire Pizza – Resolution 2024‐055 Settlement Agreement Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There was no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. City Council Meeting May 7, 2024 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Dine Here Dance Here - May 18 Councilmember Polehna updated Council on sold out attendance. Stillwater Human Rights Commission - Training Event _May _29 Councilmember Polehna invited guests to attend the event about cultural changes. Utility Boxes Councilmember Junker explained Xcel Energy has artists painting utility boxes downtown. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTE T: Beth Wolf, City ClerlV Resolution 2024-048, Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract For 2024 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project (2024-03) Resolution 2024-049, Resolution in Support of Community Project Funding Environmental Protection Agency State and Tribal Assistance Grant Request to Support Water Treatment Plant Construction Resolution 2024-050, Resolution Approving the Amendment to Liquor License for Extension of Premise for Domacin LLC DBA Domacin Wine Bar At 102 2nd St S Resolution 2024-051, Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Maryknoll Lift Station Improvement Project (Project 2023-12) Resolution 2024-052, Approving Issuance of New Off -Sale Liquor License to Yayin Gadol LLC DBA Top Ten Liquors Resolution 2024-053, Approving Issuance of New On -Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales to Amgar Hunn Inc. DBA Key Cafe Bar & Bakery Resolution 2024-054, Approving Issuance of Therapeutic Massage Business License and Individual Massage Therapist License for 2024 Resolution 2024-055, Approving Issuance of New Wine with Strong Beer Liquor License to Fire It Up LLC DBA Quick Fire Pizza Page 5 of 5