Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-20 CC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 03-11 May 20, 2003 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Acting Mayor Milbrandt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Junker, Kriesel, Milbrandt, and Rheinberger Mayor Kimble None Also present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Police Chief Dauffenbach Public Works Director Eckles Director of Administration Knauss City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker to approve the May 6, 2003 regular meeting minutes with the correction on Page 13, Communications/Requests relating to Stonebridge request to read: "Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Junker". All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Presentation of retirement plaques to Maraaret Seim Acting Mayor Milbrandt and Police Chief Dauffenbach presented Margaret Seim with a Certificate of Appreciation and plaques commemorating her employment in the Stillwater Police Department for over 27 years of continuous service. OPEN FORUM Ken Carlson, resident of South Hill stated that he was opposed to the closing of Greeley Street relating to the Trunk Highway 36 plans. He asked Council to keep their promises as stated in the Council's resolution of July 17, 2001 and promote a slower speed of 45 mph on a parkway boulevard, leaving the Greeley intersection open to Highway 36. STAFF REPORTS Community Development Director Russell reviewed information regarding the Veterans Memorial design changes. He stated it is presented to Council for their information and City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 has been presented to the Heritage Preservation Commission with no particular recommendation. Councilmember Rheinberger asked about a streetlight on the corner of Brick and Willard. Councilmember Kriesel stated that he turned in a petition from the neighbors in the area approximately two weeks ago. Public Works Director Eckles stated that he has the petition, however he has not been able to review the request yet. City Administrator Hansen stated that he had hoped he would have a good idea on the issues at the legislature, however things are changing from one day to the next. He stated he feels that his original numbers are close. He also stated that Representative Lipman has introduced a bill to allow two additional liquor licenses for Stillwater. Public Works Director Eckles updated the Council on the McKusick Ravine project and addressed concerns regarding the high water level of McKusick Lake. He stated that he has mailed information packets to the residents around the lake to inform them of the operations of the new level of the lake. He also stated that included in the packet were the recommendations of the task force which consisted of McKusick Lake property owners and others, to have the lake be regulated at a higher level. He stated that the department would be working with the homeowners throughout the summer and experimenting with the water level of the lake. Council member Kriesel stated that he had met with Perry Furgala a resident on 62nd Street. He stated that when there is a 4-5" rain it really flows through there. He asked what Brown's Creek Watershed is doing to resolve this. Public Works Director Eckles provided a history of the area that drains through that site which is approximately 300 acres. He stated, even with no development in the area there are some drainage issues, however, with development coming on-line there would be a potential for more problems. He stated that the BCWD has been asked to investigate possible solutions because the water comes from several communities. He stated that a letter was sent to the BCWD in February asking them to consider this problem more strongly and as of this time there has not been a response. He stated that the Bradshaw holding ponds are not fully operational, but they will handle the runoff from that development. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the consent agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Council members Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 Nays: None Resolution 2003-111, directing payment of bills Resolution 2003-112, Resolution Relating to Financing of Certain Proposed Projects to be Undertaken by the City of Stillwater; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code Resolution 2003-113, approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Stillwater and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49 Request for Capital Outlay money for the Parking lot Request for Capital Outlay money for Bergmann/Stillwater Crossings Park Request to purchase computer for Police Department Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Church of St. Michael Parish Festival- June 7,2003 Application for lawful gambling exempt permit for raffle on September 7, 2003 - St. Mary's Church Acceptance of Board of Water Commissioner's Financial Statement for period ending December 31 , 2002 Request for Installation of Banner for Stillwater Art Crawl requested by Art Reach (5/23/03-6/16/03). Request for Installation of Banner for Bike Race & Festival requested by Great River Energy Bike Festival (5/23/03-6/16/03). Approval of Permit to Sell 3.2 percent malt liquor at Lily Lake Ballfields - Les Novak, applicant PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUB/03-12. This is the date and time for the public hearina to consider a request from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Inc.. for a subdivision of one parcel. Lots 5 and 6. Blk 5. Holcombe's Addition. into two parcels of 7.500 sauare feet each in the RB. Two Family Residential District. Notices were sent to affected property owners and published in the Stillwater Gazette on April 4. 2003 (continued from the March 18 and April 1. 2003 meetina) Acting Mayor Milbrandt stated that Lakeview Hospital has requested that consideration of this request be withdrawn. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reauest for City Grant Match funds (tabled from 5/6/03 meetina) Community Development Director Russell stated that this request for matching funds for the architectural survey was tabled from the May 6, 2003 meeting to allow staff to find out from the Minnesota Historical Society how long the City has to provide the matching funds. He stated that the historical society would need to know by October 1, 2003. Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 Council member Rheinberger stated that because of the budget issues that this request should be denied. He also stated that maybe foundations could be contacted for the matching funds. Councilmember Kriesel stated that he agreed with Council member Rheinberger and stated that this would be a painless cut. Councilmember Milbrandt stated that Council could wait and make the decision later once the cuts to the cities are known. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Kriesel to deny the request for city grant match for the architectural survey. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: C ouncilmember Milbrandt Tax Increment Financina District No. 10 City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the resolutions for the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District NO.1 0, the decertification of certain parcels in Tax Increment Financing District NO.1 within Development District No.1, and decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No.7 within Development District No.1. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-114, resolution adopting a modification to the development program for Development District No.1, the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 (a redevelopment district) and the establishment of a hazardous substance subdistrict within Tax Increment Financing District No.1 0, and adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefore reducing the size of Tax Increment Financing District No.1 and modification to the Tax increment financing Plan therefore, the termination of Tax Increment District No.7 within development District No.1, pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: None Motion by Council member Kriesel, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-115, being a resolution approving the decertifiaction of Tax I ncrement Financing District No.7, within Development District No.1, of the City of Stillwater. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: None Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-116, being a resolution approving the decertification of certain parcels from Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 Tax Increment Financing District No.1, within Development District No.1, of the City of Stillwater. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: None Plannina Commission recommendation on Trunk Hiahwav 36 Community Development Director Russell stated that after two years of study with Mn/DOT, Oak Park Heights Planning Commission and the City's Planning Commission, they recommend Alignment "F" with bottom hooks. He stated that the Planning Commission also recommended lowering the elevation of the road to reduce noise, visual impacts and reducing the speed limit. Mr. Mike Anderson, 1312 S 4th Street, stated that the South Hill Neighborhood Association is opposed to the closing of Greeley Street for a freeway on Highway 36. He requested that Council be consistent with the resolution that was passed on July 17, 2001 and promote a slower speed of 45 mph parkway boulevard leaving the Greeley intersection open to Highway 36. He stated that if Greeley is closed the quality of living for all kids and other citizens who live on or near the streets in terms of safety, noise pollution, and air pollution and will forever harm the South Hill historic neighborhood. Eileen Sexton, 10810 Quarry Avenue N, stated she objects to this reversal of decision and to ask the Council to develop a boulevard in lieu of a freeway. She stated that the South Hill Neighborhood Association is the result of a community pulling together to fight for what they most value. She also stated that she believes that it is time for Stillwater to decide what it is that it most values. She stated that she knows that the Council is not naive enough to think that a freeway will not dramatically change the character of Stillwater, but asked if they realized the absurdity of having a freeway be the gateway to a small historic town along a National Scenic Riverway, both of which were deemed worthy of preservation by the Federal government of the United States. She stated that turning Highway 36 into a freeway would result in the exploitation of the historic town of Stillwater and the St. Croix River Watershed. She requested that Council act in the interests of your stated values which have been embraced by all those who chose to call this beautiful place Home and that Council will do the right thing and vote No to a freeway for Highway 36. Council member Rheinberger stated that he favored alignment F. He also stated that this would not be the final design, that there would be some fine-tuning of the plan and more discussion will still occur. He stated that the project should move forward and that this process has been going for 18 months. Council member Milbrandt stated as a point of clarification that in July of 2001 Council supported keeping all three-access points and since that time the task force has met and had input from professionals, residents, etc and the task force came back with recommendations. He stated that during the process it was learned that three access Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 points were not possible if we continue to receive federal funding because the distance of the access points were to close together. Councilmember Junker stated that the plans are concept plans and that there will be more discussions. He stated that Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Planning Commissions and Councils would like to see slower speeds as well along a parkway. He stated no one wants to turn Highway 36 into a high-speed freeway. Councilmember Milbrandt stated that with the alignment F design it is recommended with a speed limit of 45 mph. Councilmember Kriesel stated that there is a slow speed freeway through Stillwater now and the only way to get the traffic out of Stillwater is to get Highway 36 upgraded with a bridge crossing and that with at grade intersections the transient traffic is going to follow the path of least resistance which. \fIilI be through downtown Stillwater. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation for Alignment F. All in favor. Approval of proposal for condemnation relocation services City Attorney Magnuson reviewedthe.,proposal for condemnation relocation services. He also stated that in order to proceed a Quick Take action should begin. He stated that even though a Quick Take is initiated does not mean that the City would not continue to work with the propertytowner to arrive at a fair and equitable settlement. (; Councilmember Rheinberger stated that he was not in favor of the quick take, however because this is not the final ,outcome and negotiations with the property owner would continue he would approve the process. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2003-117, accepting proposal for condemnation relocation services and Resolution 2003-118, determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: None NEW BUSINESS 501 S. 2nd Street Demolition Extension reauest (Mr. Castle property) Community Development Director Russell stated that the demolition of 501 S. 2nd is to be on May 29, 2003. He also stated that Mr. Castle is requesting that a portion of the residence be used as a garden shed to be retained if the rest of the home is ) ("...., Page 6 of 10 l City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 demolished, which would require Council approval and an extension of time. He stated that the Building Official would consider the extension for no more than a month. Mr. Bradley Castle, owner, requested that Council grant an extension to allow him additional time to find a builder to restore his home. He stated that he has placed an ad in the local Gazette. He stated that he has received a letter from Mr. Mac McCalla a structural engineer stating that the house is repairable. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker extending the demolition of 501 S 2nd Street to July 1, 2003. All in favor Plannina Commission request to rezone Old Athletic Field and Jaycee Ballfields to open space Community Development Director stated that the Planning Commission has requested that Council consider the rezoning of the Old Athletic Field and Jaycee Ballfields to open space. He stated that the concerns that the Planning and Parks have is the conversion of the properties for private development. He stated the commission wants to raise awareness of this issue. He also stated that a new zoning district would have to be created to do this, however he believes that there could be some legal issues. City Attorney Magnuson provided the history of the district acquiring the Old Athletic field and that zoning power could not be used to achieve an objective of this nature. Mr. Robert Hagstrom stated that there are three committees looking at the school district properties and that no recommendation has gone before the School Board. He also stated that they would be meeting on June 3. He stated that discussions between the school district, Valley Athletic Association and the cities might provide a workable solution. No action was taken. Possible final plat approval for Liberty Villaae - Contractors Property Development Company Community Development Director Russell reviewed the final plat request from Contractors Property Development Company. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-119, approving final plat for Liberty Village Commercial (Case No. SUB/F03- 52). All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, and Junker Nays: None Chanae of November 4. 2003 Citv Council meetina date Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 City Clerk Ward stated that Washington County will be administering the School District Elections this year and that as part of the agreement the county has stipulated that all polling places will be open and that all costs for the election will be paid for by the School District. She stated that City Hall will be a polling place on November and requested that Council change their meeting date. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker setting Tuesday, October 28, 2003 replacing the meeting on November 4, 2003 due to the School District Elections. All in favor. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS Request to use sandwich boards for Art Crawl Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for the use of sandwich boards for the Art Crawl. Council member Junker explained that the sandwich boards direct people to the individual shops hosting artists and their work. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the use of sandwich boards for the Art Crawl. All in favor. Request for outside sales - Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for outside sales by the chamber of commerce in conjunction with Music on the Waterfront and Movies in the Park. He stated that the location would be the north side of the Lumber Barons Hotel. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the outside sales for the chamber of commerce. All in favor. Request for financial support for Oak Park Elementary School Plavqround Proiect Michael Coppock, 731 W. Orleans requested that Council table the meeting until June 3, 2003 so that there is a full Council including the Mayor. Council member Rheinberger stated that even though it is a worthwhile project, he would not be in favor of financially supporting this project because of the budget constraints that will be affecting the City and that the school district should be financially responsible for this project. He suggested that private money from foundations be solicited to help with this project. Council member Kriesel stated he appreciated the effort of the people to bring playground equipment to any school. He stated that the proposal should be brought to the school board and that with the budget problems he does not see how the City could Page 8 of 10 City Cauncil Meeting - 03-11 May 20, 2003 affard it. He alsa stated that ather schaals need playgraund equipment and wauld like ta see the schaals tagether came up with a priarity plan far these playgrounds. He stated that he cauld see ather schaals earning ta the City far maney and it wauld nat be feasible far the City ta suppart all the schaals in Stillwater. He stated that Cauncil wauld help get the ward aut and if public warks has the ability and time ta assist that cauld be dane. Cauncilmember Junker alsa earn mended the graup. Matian by Cauncilmember Junker, secanded by Cauncilmember Kriesel ta table this request until the June 3, 2003 meeting. Ayes: Cauncilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, and Junker Nays: Cauncilmember Rheinberger COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Cauncilmember Kriesel asked abaut the lift statian sad at Maryknall and Oakridge and requested sameane laak at the installation. Cauncilmember Milbrandt stated that the haliday lights installatian has been partnered with the Lumberjack Days Assaciatian. Cauncilmember Junker cammended the Chamber an the plantings .of the f1awerpats in dawntawn, they laak tremendaus. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Palice Chief Dauffenbach reminded Cauncil .of the retirement get-tagether far Margie Seim in the Training Raam, an Manday, June 2, 2003 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Matian by Cauncilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Cauncilmember Junker ta adjaurn at 8:38 p.m. All in favor. \\,"/~ ATTEST: MC/~JdWM~ Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2003-111, directing payment .of bills Page 9 .of 10 l_________ City Council Meeting - 03-11 May 20,2003 Resolution 2003-112, Resolution Relating to Financing of Certain Proposed Projects to be Undertaken by the City of Stillwater; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code Resolution 2003-113, approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Stillwater and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49 Resolution 2003-114, resolution adopting a modification to the development program for Development District No.1, the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 (a redevelopment district) and the establishment of a hazardous substance subdistrict within Tax Increment Financing District No.1 0, and adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefore reducing the size of Tax Increment Financing District NO.1 and modification to the Tax increment financing Plan therefore, the termination of Tax Increment District No.7 within development District No.1, pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179 Resolution 2003-115, being a resolution approving the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No.7, within Development District No.1, of the City of Stillwater Resolution 2003-116, being a resolution approving the decertification of certain parcels from Tax Increment Financing District No.1, within Development District No.1, of the City of Stillwater Resolution 2003-117, accepting proposal for condemnation relocation services Resolution 2003-118, determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain Resolution 2003-119, approving final plat for Liberty Village Commercial (Case No. SUB/F03-52) Page 10 of 10