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Home My WebLink About2003-01-21 CC MIN - . . . . CITY COUNCil MEETING NO. 03-02 January 21, 2003 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Eckles Community Development Director Russell Director of Administration Knauss Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the January 7, 2003 regular minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS ReQuest from ABC to place banner on buildinQ. Mayor reviewed the request for ABC to place a banner on the building commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Arrow Building Center. Mr. Craig "Buzz" Peters stated that the banner would be located on the west side of their office and would be maintained throughout the year. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the placement of a banner on the Arrow Building Center building for one year. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS City Clerk Ward provided Council with an update on the mail ballot election. She stated that approximately 35% of the ballots mailed to voters have been returned. She also stated that she anticipates 50% turnout by Election Day. Ms. Ward also informed Council and the public of the upcoming State Special Election for Representative Holsten's seat. She stated that four polling places, First United Methodist Church, Lily Lake School, Stonebridge School and Our Savior's Lutheran Church, would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. . . . City Council Meeting 03-02 January 21,2003 Public Works Director Eckles provided an update on the Public Works Open House that was held on January 18, 2003. He stated that over 500 people attended the Open House. He stated that the City Scene would be airing the open house and a tour of the facility. Mayor Kimble congratulated Mr. Eckles and his staff on a successful open house. He also stated that he heard many positive comments on the facility. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2003-19, directing payment of bills Approval of Annual Bocce Ball Tournament on Saturday, February 8 - Brines Approval of recommendation by HPC for Stillwater National Register Identification and Evaluation Study Approval to attend National Institute on Park and Ground Management Conference Resolution 2003-20, accepting quote and awarding contract for cleaning services for Public Works facility Approval of installation of banner - Washington County Historical Courthouse's Stillwater Bridal Affair - February 7 - 24, 2003 Approval to attend annual American Planner's Association Conference UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to Human Riohts Commission Mayor Kimble reviewed the appointments to the Human Rights Commission. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger to appoint Anthony Carr, Michael Eldred, Dan Cox to the Human Rights Commission. Motion failed for lack of second. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel, to appoint Anthony Carr, Michael Eldred, Dan Cox and Rick Johnson to the Human Rights Commission and to adopt Resolution 2003-21, appointing members to Human Rights Commission. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Second readino of Ordinance No. 932. an Ordinance Amendino Stillwater City Code Chapter 30.01 bv amendino fees. Page 2 of 6 . . . City Council Meeting 03-02 January 21 , 2003 City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code, Chapter 30.01 to allow for the fees to be set by resolution according to the agreement negotiated with the City's hauler. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Ordinance No. 932, an Ordinance Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 30.01 by amending fees. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None NEW BUSINESS First readino of Ordinance No. 933. an Ordinance Amendino Stillwater City Code Chapter 30.01. Subd. 8 Solid Waste Removal City Attorney Magnuson stated that the ordinance should be revised to eliminate the section on sanitary landfill and amending the code to reflect the mandatory collection of solid waste in commercial and related areas not covered by residential pickup. He stated that the ordinance amendment would also include a provision that no person shall deposit garbage in a container maintained by the City for collection of litter from city streets or parks. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 933, an Ordinance Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 30.01, Subd. 8 Solid Waste Removal. All in favor. Possible appointment to Downtown Parkino Commission Mayor Kimble reviewed the appointment of Mr. Scott Junker to the Downtown Parking Commission. He stated that there are more openings on the commission and that if anyone is interested in serving on this commission they should contact the City Clerk. Councilmember Junker stated he would be abstaining from this vote, as Mr. Scott Junker is his brother. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2003-22, appointing member to the Downtown Parking Commission. All in favor. Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger and Mayor Kimble None Councilmember Junker Possible vacation of utilitv easements for Parkwood Villas City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the proposed vacation of utility easement for Parkwood Villas. He stated that these easements would be vacated with new utility easements to be part of the new subdivision plat. Page 3 of6 . . . City Council Meeting 03-02 January 21,2003 Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-23, resolution vacating utility easements for Parkwood Villas. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible approval of preapplication reQuest for TIF assistance for Territorial Prison site Community Development Director reviewed the preapplication request for TIF assistance for the Territorial Prison site. He stated that details of the TIF request and needs of the City will be further discussed and that a final TIF and development agreement will be returned to Council for review and approval. Councilmember Rheinberger asked when the possible signing would be. Community Development Director Russell stated maybe April 1. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger to approve the preapplication request for TIF assistance for the Territorial Prison site. All in favor. Possible approval of preapplication for TIF assistance for Lofts proiect - 501 Main Street Community Development Director reviewed the preapplication request for TIF assistance for the Lofts Project at 501 Main Street. He stated that the project has received city development approval and has received a DTED Contamination Cleanup Grant in the amount of $600,000 and a Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Grant of $124,159. He stated that the estimated cost of the cleanup is approximately $900,000. He also stated that in addition the preapplication for TIF assistance is to correct soil conditions, construct a public promenade and a portion of the Phase III floodwall. Mr. Russell stated that the items are eligible for assistance and the site is located in the Downtown Scattered Site Redevelopment District and a new district is being considered for the area. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to proceed with the final TIF and development agreement and return to Council for review and approval. All in favor. Possible approval of part-time firefiahter pay raises City Administrator Hansen reviewed the part-time firefighter pay raises. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2003-24, establishing hourly pay rates for part-time fire personnel. All in favor. Page 4 of 6 . . . . . City Council Meeting 03-02 January 21,2003 Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS Trunk HiQhway 36 Partnership Study Policy Advisory Committee City Administrator Hansen stated that the City of Oak Park Heights has requested a work session with the Stillwater City Council, the Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Planning Commission, and the other PAC members to discuss the recommendations presented by the T.H. 36 partnership Study Policy Advisory Committee. He stated that the proposed time for the work session would be Wednesday, February 26,2003 at 6:30 p.m. He also stated that Oak Park Heights has requested that the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall be used. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt setting a work session with Stillwater City Council, the Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Planning Commission, and the other PAC members on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Rheinberger asked the City Administrator if he has heard anything on TIF from the state legislature. City Administrator Hansen stated that he hasn't heard a great deal on any changes to TIF. He stated that the legislature is currently more concerned with deficit issues than TIF. He also stated that the City may see additional tools such as Tax Free Zones, etc., and whether these tools will apply to Stillwater will remain to be seen. Mayor Kimble asked if changes in the law would take affect in July or August or the beginning of 2004 so that the TIF applications before Council now should not be impacted. City Attorney Magnuson stated that the present applications should not be affected, however the legislature in the past has adjusted the tax rates and there isn't any vested rights or "grandfather" protection in some of the recent changes. Councilmember Milbrandt asked if a meeting could be set up with the local legislators in March so that Council could explain their concerns regarding the reduction of Local Government Aid. City Administrator Hansen stated that staff has discussed the reduction of Local Government Aid on an informal level and that it would be appropriate to invite the local legislators to meet with Council. Page 5 of 6 . -. . . . City Council Meeting 03-02 January 21,2003 Mayor Kimble reviewed information presented at the Cities Legislative Conference. He stated that there would be hits to local government aid and state departments; however there shouldn't be a complete elimination of local government aid. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. ATTEST: ~L o!I/L)aAd- Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2003-19, directing payment of bills Resolution 2003-20, accepting quote and awarding contract for cleaning services for Public Works facility Resolution 2003-21, appointing members to Human Rights Commission Resolution 2003-22, appointing member to the Downtown Parking Commission Resolution 2003-23, resolution vacating utility easements for Parkwood Villas Resolution 2003-24, establishing hourly pay rates for part-time fire personnel Ordinance No. 932, an Ordinance Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 30.01 by amending fees Page 6 of 6