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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-06 CC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 04-01 January 6, 2004 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble None Others Present: City Administrator Hansen Director of Administration Knauss Police Chief Dauffenbach Public Works Director Eckles Fire Chief Kallestad Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Ward OTHER BUSINESS Downtown PlanninQ for 2004 Community Development Director Russell presented Council with a Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Study Proposal and a synopsis of activities that happened in the downtown in 2003. He stated that with the 2003 developments in the downtown that the 1988 Downtown Plan should be updated and that even though the 1988 plan provided a general guide for downtown development, a fresh comprehensive, holistic review of downtown focusing on the appearance and making it more friendly for shoppers, residents and visitors. He also stated that beyond the streetscape study, a detailed phase improvement implementation and funding program would be developed and that funding and support for the implementation of the plan should come from community involvement in the plan development process. He requested that City Downtown Committees review the study proposal for review, comment and support and return to the City Council for recommendation at a later date. Councilmember Rheinberger expressed concern on the flow of traffic. questioned the need for designated one-way streets in the downtown or rerouting traffic, the levee project, and the bridge issue. He thought that that decision should be made before the implementation of any plan. Community Development Director Russell stated that the City should be proactive and not wait until other issues are resolved before planning for the downtown so the City gets the downtown to look the way the City would want it to look like. City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Councilmember Kriesel stated he liked the idea of getting people involved or into "one tent" to work out the issues. Councilmember Junker stated that there is a lot going on downtown and a lot of excitement downtown and there is some groundwork already established with some task force and committees. He stated that there is momentum and there is a lot on paper and felt that some implementation should be done. Councilmember Milbrandt stated that one of the top goals discussed at the goal setting session was to preserve one of the City's prime assets, which is the riverfront, which includes the downtown. He stated that people are amazed when they find out that there has been an enormous amount of planning and agreed with Councilmember Junker that . implementation should proceed. Mayor Kimble stated that the plan should be updated, involve the people and remind people of the planning that has been done and is being done, also, how the downtown use to look with box cars, etc. He stqted that the downtown has been planned si'nce the 1980s and needs updating. He also stated that there were no historic views on the north end of town in the 1980s except for boxcars and the industrial center that existed. Council directed Community Development Director Russell to continue the process in the updating of the downtown plan. Possible approval transfer of funds for South Main On-Street Parkina Proiect to the 2004 Capital Outlav Budaet Public Works Director Eckles explained the project, which would be to provide additional parking spaces along Main Street up to the Oasis Cafe. Council member Kriesel asked if a cross walk would be placed at a location by the cafe. Mr. Eckles explained that the City would have to apply to Mn/DOT for permission for a crosswalk. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, secbnded by Councilmember Kriesel to approve the transfer of funds for the South Main On-Stre~t Parking Project to the 2004 Capital Outlay Budget. All in favor. i STAFF REPORTS City Attorney Magnuson provided Council with information regarding two properties 1033 and 1034 Gilbert Court that are still in the rural taxing district and that they should be removed from that classification and placed in the urban taxing district. Page 2 of 8 Ln City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Motion by Council member Kriesel, seconded by Council member Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2004-07, resolution transferring parcels from the rural taxing district to the urban taxing district. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None City Attorney Magnuson stated a petition was received for vacation of a part of platted West Olive Street because some of the homes are on the right-of-way. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2004-08, resolution vacating part of West Olive Street. All in favor. Ayes: Couhcilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None City Administrator Hansen reminded Council of the special meeting at 4:30 on January 20,2003. Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 5:15 p.m. RECESSED MEETING CAll TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble None Others Present: City Administrator Hansen Police Chief Dauffenbach Public Works Director Eckles Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker to approve the December 16, 2003 regular meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Nature Valley Grand Prix - Stillwater Criterium - Andrew Dahl Addressed as the last item on the agenda. Page 3 of 8 City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 OPEN FORUM None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2004-01, directing payment of bills Resolution 2004-02, authorizing purchase of equipment Street, Shop, Park & Sewer Dept. Resolution 2004-03, approving renewal Agreement with The Sand Creek Group for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services. Approval to purchase of radios for police investigator cars Resolution 2004-04, approving retainer for City Attorney for year 2004 Resolution 2004-05, 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 Request to release 2004 Capital Funds - Library Resolution 2004-06, designation of depositories for 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Possible approval of Issuance of $4.695,000 oeneral Obliaationlmprovement Bonds, Series 2004A and $755,000 General Oblioation Capital Outlav Bonds. Series 2004B. City Administrator Hansen reviewed the issuance of the improvement bonds for the North Hill Project and the bonds for Capital Outlay. He stated that results of the bids for the bonds would be presented at the February 3, 2004 meeting. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker to adopt Resolution 2004-09, resolution providing for the competitive, negotiated sale of $4,695,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2004A. All in favor. Page 4 of 8 City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2004-10, resolution providing for the competitive negotiated sale of $755,000 General Obligation Capital Outlay Bonds, Series 20048. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmeinbers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible final plat approval for Settlers Glen 5th Addition Case No. SUB-F/03-99 Community Development Director Russell reviewed the proposed final plat approval for Settlers Glen 5th Addition. He stated that he has informed the developer that the trails should be put in prior to the issuance of building permits. Mr. Joseph Jablonski, US Homes, stated that they accept the conditions and is working with Mr. Russell on the trail improvements. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2004-11, approval of final plat for Settlers Glen 5th Addition. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible approval of Pledoe Alleoiance Dates for 2004 Mayor Kimble reviewed the dates for the pledge of allegiance at the Council meetings, which are Memorial Day - second meeting in May (May 18); Flag Day (June 14) - first meeting in June (June 1 ); 4th of July - second meeting in June (June 15 - no meeting before July 4); Veterans Day (November 11) - first meeting in November (November 9). Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker approving the pledge of allegiance dates. All in favor. Election of Vice Mavor Council member Milbrandt thanked the Council for the opportunity to be vice mayor for the last two years and he nominated Councilmember Junker for vice mayor in 2004. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2004-12, approval of Vice Mayor for 2004. All in favor Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Page 5 of 8 City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Possible desionation of official newspaper for 2004 City Clerk Ward reviewed the quotations from the Gazette, Courier and Press Publications for the 2004 legal publications. She recommended the Gazette for legal publications because of lower quote and being a daily paper and the Courier for the proceedings because the quotations were lower than Press Publications. Motion by Councilmember Kriesel, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger to adopt Resolution 2004-13, approving agreement with Stillwater Evening Gazette and Stillwater Courier News. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible approval of November 2004 meetino date and canvassina board dates for 2004 Elections City Clerk Ward stated that because City Hall is used as a polling place the first meeting in November would have to be changed and that canvassing of election results for the primary and general elections will require the Council to meet. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker designating November 9, 2004 as the first meeting in November and designating September 15, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. for the canvassing of election results for the September 14, 2004 Primary Election and 4:30 p.m. November 9,2004 for the canvassing of election results for the November 2, 2004 General Election. All in favor. Approval of Community Development Block Grant Proaram for 2004 Community Development Director Russell reviewed the CDBG program for 2004. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2004-14, approval of Community Development Block Grant application for 2004. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Approval of the Stillwater Brown's Creek Protection Initiative Grant Aoreement Mayor Kimble reviewed the Stillwater Brown's Creek Protection Initiative Grant Agreement and stated that this agreement allows the City to receive a draw of $650,000 for the project. Page 6 of 8 1_ City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2004-15, approval of the Stillwater Brown's Creek Protection Initiative Grant Agreement. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Nature Vallev Grand Prix - Stillwater Criterium - Andrew Dahl Mayor Kimble reviewed the request for the Stillwater Criterium. Police Chief Dauffenbach stated that there were issues of concern from last year's event, which were traffic congestion, better detour signs and a vendor claiming exclusive vending rights. He stated that he has and will continue to work with Mr. Andrew Dahl on these issues. He also stated that they are requesting a donation of four police officers for the event as well as EMT personnel. Motion by Councilmefnber Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Junker to approve the special event, donating the four police officers and EMT personnel and directed Chief Dauffenbach to continue to work with Mr. Dahl on the issues of concern from last year's event. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Milbrandt requested that Councilmember Kriesel be designated as Council representative to the Park Board. He stated he would like to make himself available for the Downtown Plan committee. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger designating Council member Kriesel as Council Representative to the Park Board. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. All in favor. ATTEST: ~ ~tcJucL Diane F. Ward, City Clerk I L~_.__ Page 7 of 8 City Council Meeting - 04-01 January 6, 2004 Resolution 2004-01, directing payment of bills Resolution 2004-02, authorizing purchase of equipment Street, Shop, Park & Sewer Dept. Resolution 2004-03, approving renewal Agreement with The Sand Creek Group for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services. Resolution 2004-04, approving retainer for City Attorney for year 2004 Resolution 2004-05, 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 2004-06, designation of depositories for 2004 Resolution 2004-07, resolution transferring parcels from the rural taxing district to the urban taxing district Resolution 2004-08, resolution vacating part of West Olive Street Resolution 2004-09, resolution providing for the competitive, negotiated sale of $4,695,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2004A Resolution 2004-10, resolution providing for the competitive negotiated sale of $755,000 General Obligation Capital Outlay Bonds, Series 2004B Resolution 2004-11, approval of final plat for Settlers Glen 5th Addition Resolution 2004-12, approval of Vice Mayor for 2004 Resolution 2004-13, approving agreement with Stillwater Evening Gazette and Stillwater Courier News Resolution 2004-14, approval of Community Development Block Grant application for 2004 Resolution 2004-15, approval of the Stillwater Brown's Creek Protection Initiative Grant agreement Page 8 of 8