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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-19 CC MIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 03-17 August 19, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Rheinberger Others Present: City Administrator Hansen Director of Administration Knauss Assistant Finance Director Harrison Police Chief Dauffenbach ; OTHER BUSINESS Budaet Discussion Police Police Chief Dauffenbach provided a presentation on his 2004 proposed budget for his department. He stated that the 2004 proposed budget is the same as the 2003 budget and what he is trying to do is get back to the budget level of 2003 prior to the LGA cuts, which amounted to a $120,000 budget cut to the police department. He also reviewed the grant for CIS which requires a staffing of 21 officers, unfortunately he had to give the grant back because there is only 19, and that by 2005 he would probably need two officers because of the development of.the City and the tourism drawn to Stillwater. He wanted to make Council aware that the police department has responded to 1500 more service calls than in 1998 and that he needs more officers, however he knows that will not be possible in 2003. Councilmember Milbrandt asked Chief Dauffenbach if the money given to the Youth Service Bureau is a benefitto the department. " Chief Dauffenbach stated that any money given to the Youth Service Bureau is probably coming back to the City one way or another. He provided information on the Youth Service Bureau services and how it affects the department. Librarv Ms. Lynne Bertalmio, Library Director reviewed the proposed 2003 budget for the library. She stated that the library has received a lot of complaints regarding the closing of the library on Sunday so therefore they anticipate in 2004 to be open 22 Sundays. City Council Meeting - 03-17 August 19, 2003 Councilmember Kriesel expressed concern regarding the closing of the library and that if the City cannot support full operation of a library now how can it support an expansion. He felt that thelibr~ry should not shorten its hours because the residents' taxes pay a large portion of the library's operation. Councilmember Milbrandt stated that if the City finds approximately $14,000, full operation of the library could happen. City Administrator Hansen explained the difference in 2003 actual budget and 2004 proposed is because of the removal of signs and lighting from the operations budget to an enterprise fund. Administration Director of Administration Knauss reviewed the proposed administration budget, which includes MIS, Elections, Finance and Plant City Hall. City Administrator Hansen stated that the next budget meeting is Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. to meet with Engineering/Public Works and Fire Departments. Councilmember Kriesel felt thatfunding to the Community Volunteer Services and the Youth Service Bureau was important to the community and felt that the funding should continue to these agencies. Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 6:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meetingto orq~r 'at 7:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Rheinberger Others Present: City Administrator Hansen Director of Administration Knauss Assistant Finance Director Harrison Police Chief Dauffenbach Planner Fitzgerald Public Works Director Eckles City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Milbranot, sec<>nded by Councilmember Junker to approved the August 5, 2003 regular and recessed meeting minutes Page 2 of6 City Council Meeting - 03-17 August 19,2003 PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Certificate of Appreciation - Russell Hultman. Plannino Commission Chair Mayor Kimble presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Russell Hultman for his service on the Planning Commission since 1987. Motion by Councilmember Kriesel,. seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-178, certificate of appreciation to Russell Hultman. All in favor. Ayes: Nays: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble None Councilmember Rheinberger . ~. Banner and sions request - Zach Peterson- Oakridoe Community Church Mayor Kimble reviewed the sign and banner request from Oakridge Community Church. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to approve sign and banner request from Oakridge Community Church to be displayed between September 14 and November 24, 2003. All in favor.. OPEN FORUM No public comments. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Eckles proVided an update on the 2002 street improvement project. /,.' " , Councilmember Kriesel stated that a resident in the project area contacted him and is concerned with a cracked curb and Councilmember Junker received the same call. Mr. Eckles stated that the department will take a look at it and that an expansion joint may be placed in that location. He also stated that once the City accepts the project as complete there is a one-year warranty period on the project. Mr. Eckles presented an executive summary on the Mn/DOT report on the projected maintenance and operation costs of the lift bridge after 2010. He stated that the entire report is available for review in the Engineering Department. Mr. Eckles provided information on the removal of warning flashers on Trunk Highway 36 by Mn/DOT. Page 3 of 6 City Council Meeting - 03-17 August 19, 2003 Mayor Kimble stated that he would like to see the flasher remain and provided a history of why the flashers were installed. He stated that it has helped in the reduction of accidents in the area. CounCilmerl1bers agreed with the Mayor that staff should send a resolution and letter to Mn/OOTe>t:pfessing Stillwater's position. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-179, requesting Mn/DOT to not remove the warning flashers on Trunk Highway 36. All in favor. Mr. Eckles provided an update on the collapse of the retaining wall at 220 E. Mulberry Street. He stated that more information would be coming before the Council to decide if City funds should be used to assist the property owner in repairing the wall, 2nd Street sidewalk and related improvements. Council directed Mr. Eckles to continue to work with the property owner. , ~ j . ' : Councilmember Milbrandt askedwhen the steps to the ravine would be completed. Mr. Eckles stated that the contractor has informed him that he will start tomorrow. He also stated that if the contractordoes not start tomorrow that a new contractor will be selected because this contractor has promised many times to start and has not followed through. City Attorney Magnuson requested that Council modify a parcel number in Tax Increment Financing District NO.1 0 as a result of the subdivision of the Joseph Wolf Brewery Addition that was filed with the County Reorder on June 19, 2003. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2003-177, a resolution modifying the parcel number of property included within the district. All in favor. City Administrator Hansen stated that the closing of the territorial prison site took place today, Tuesday August 19, 2003., He stated that the developer is planning to start construction immediately. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to approve the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Nays: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel" Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble None , Councilmember Rheinberger Resolution 2003-174, directing payment. of bills Resolution 2003-175, approvil)gguaranteed maintenance agreement with Stillwater Ford Page 4 of 6 City Council Meeting - 03-17 August 19, 2003 Approval of waiver of garbage and collection charges for application 2002-05 Resolution 2003-176, approving Anoka/Hennepin Technical College Police Training Contract For 2003 Approval of gambling permit .;.:Cb"lrTlbn Health Clinic UNFINISHED BUSINESS (,".} Discussion on Sian Ordinance Planner Fitzgerald reviewed the sign ordinance relating to garage sale signs, off-site advertising and banners. She stated that the problem with mainly the garage sale signs is that people do not remove the signs when they are finished. She explained to the Council that she only removes signs based on complaints, which many come from people who live on corners. Mayor Kimble stated that the mostcalls he receives are on the sign ordinance. He stated he would like to see some'options from staff to change the ordinance. Councilmember Kriesel stated tMatsigns on the right of way should not be there, however if people get permission frOm private owners to place a sign on their property, they should be allowed to. He stated that he would be in favor of holding two citywide garage sale similar to Woodbury and other communities that may meet residents' needs. He stated that maybe there should be one or two locations where garage sale information could be placed. Mayor Kimble stated that one complaint he gets from the business community is on signage or banners. He stated that perhaps a banner request for something special should be authorized by staff for a certain size or length of time. Councilmember Junker statedthatthere is some anti-business associated with the ordinance. Councilmember Milbrandtstatedtfhat these are two separate issues. He stated that the garage sale signs should reflect a "good neighbor" and take the signs down when the sale is done; it is hard to legislate good neighborship. Council directed staff to explore possible options and return to Council for review. Discussion on Sidewalk Use Licenses Planner Fitzgerald reviewed the issue of Sidewalk Use Licenses. She stated that there were three issued, however one of the businesses is no longer in business. She stated that the City Clerk is concemedwith establishments with liquor licenses using the public sidewalk to serve and consume liquor because it is not part of their licensed premises. Page 5 of 6 City Council Meeting - 03-17 August 19, 2003 Councilmember Milbrandt stcUed'that the licenses looked like there were to expire in 1998. He stated that maybErafee'should be associated with the licenses. He stated that his concern is that other'bush,esses will think it is a good idea, liquor establishments will try it and it will get out of hand. Councilmember Junker stated that some of them are located on busy corners and some people end up walking on the street and he is not in favor of that happening. Councilmember Kriesel stated he is not really in favor of chairs and tables on the public sidewalk and also how would it be decided who can and who can't place tables and chairs on the sidewalk. Council directed staff to provide options on the sidewalk use licenses and return to Council at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. .. A TTEST:/ AI~L-- 4. ~d;,.! Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2003-174, directingpaymentof bills Resolution 2003-175, approving guaranteed maintenance agreement with Stillwater Ford Resolution 2003-176, approving Anoka/Hennepin Technical College Police Training Contract For 2003 Resolution 2003-177, a resolution modifying the parcel number of property included within the district Resolution 2003-178, certificate of appreciation to Russell Hultman Resolution 2003-179, requesting Mn/DOT to not remove the warning flashers on Trunk Highway 36 Page 6 of 6