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Home My WebLink About2004-12-21 CC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 04-30 December 21, 2004 REGULAR MEETING 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 City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Glaser Public Works Director Eckles Finance Director Harrison Director of Administration City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the December 7, 2004 regular and recessed minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS OPEN FORUM No public comments STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Dauffenbach reminded the public of the winter parking regulations and stated that even if there is not snow they are enforcing the ordinance. Public Works Director Eckles reported that while jetting a sewer line on 5th Street between Orleans and Marsh approximately 300 feet of sewer pipe collapsed. He stated that a contractor was hired at a cost of approximately $16,000. Mayor Kimble thanked Public Works for their quick response of placing a temporary power pole at 3rd .and Myrtle. City Administrator Hansen requested that Council provide direction on the appointment of the City Council member. It was Council consensus that all applicants be interviewed on January 11 & 12 late afternoon and early evening and that this interview process will be closed to the public. City Council Meeting - 04-30 CONSENT AGENDA December 21 , 2004 Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Council member Junker to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2004-251, directing payment of bills Possible approval to purchase a used tailgate and sander assembly - Streets Resolution 2004-252, approval of service agreement with Johnson Radio Communications Company Resolution 2004-253, renewal of Towing License for 2005 Approval of Temporary Beer and Wine Liquor License and approval of use of City Hall Parking Lot for fundraiser held at Stillwater Public Library - New Years Eve 2004- Sunrise Rotary Club Approval of league of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Liability Coverage Waiver Form Resolution 2004-254, resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment for Curve Crest Extension Resolution 2004-255, resolution approving engagement letter with HLB Taugtes Redpath, Ltd. Resolution 2004-256, resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment for North Hill Sewer Project, Phase I (Project 2000-15) Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Public Works Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Engineering Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Finance Department Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Police Department Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - MIS Resolution 2004-257, resolution permitting boat maneuvering activities and dredging Resolution 2004-258, accepting grant from the St. Paul Foundation PUBLIC HEARINGS No Public Hearings UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible second readinq of Ordinance No. 951. amendinq City Code relatina to Doqs and Animals Mayor Kimble reviewed the amended ordinance which would allow the City Council to set fees by resolution from time to time. Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Rheinberger to adopt Ordinance No. 951, amending City Code relating to Dogs and Animals Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Page 2 of 6 City Council Meeting - 04-30 Possible adoption of resolutions for 2005 Budaet & Tax Levy December 21 , 2004 City Administrator Hansen presented various options of the tax levy and asked for a decision on the personnel requests. Councilmember Rheinberger stated that he felt the requests should be acted upon after the budget and tax levy were decided. Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Kriesel to approve the personnel additions to finance, police, parks and the library request for increased hours. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: Council member Rheinberger City Administrator Hansen reviewed the various tax levy proposals presented to Council. Council member Milbrandt stated that because of the discussions of the possible loss of Local Government Aid, freeze of levy limits, and allowing the City to do future capital projects that the tax rate should be at 51.854%, which would result in a 0% change from 2004. Mayor Kimble stated that a reserve would protect the services and that if the LGA were not loss it would help residents if the City used that reserve on the capital projects. Councilmember Junker stated that he would like to see the tax rate be reduced 1.7%, because it would still allow some cushion if there are LGA cuts but reduce the tax rate. Councilmember Kriesel concurred with Councilmember Junker. Councilmember Rheinberger reviewed various reasons why he is suggesting that the budget be reduced to between 7.81M -7.85M approximately a $650,000 cut and that the tax rate be cut from 51.878 to somewhere between 45.250 and 45.500 or approximately 13.25% cut. He stated that people's income is not keeping up and felt that in essence slowly pushing residents out of the city. Councilmember Milbrandt asked if Council would consider a 51.500% tax rate. Councilmembers Kriesel and Junker liked the 1.7% reduction but felt they could accept the 0.7% reduction. Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Kriesel to adopt Resolution 2004-259, adopting the final tax levy for the year 2005 and Resolution 2004-260, adopting the final budget for the year 2005. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmember Rheinberger Page 3 of 6 City Council Meeting - 04-30 December 21 , 2004 NEW BUSINESS Possible appointments to Boards/Commissions Mayor Kimble reviewed the various appointments for the Downtown Parking Commission, Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, and Parks Board. It was decided that motions would be done on individuals for Downtown Parking Commission and Planning. Motion by Council member Junker, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to appoint Kevin LaCasse to the Downtown Parking Commission. All in favor. Motion by Council member Junker, seconded by Council member Kriesel to appoint Robert Gag to the Planning Commission. All in favor. Motion by Council member Junker, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to appoint Mike Dahlquist to the Planning Commission. All in favor. Council member Milbrandt suggested that to have a Ward balance on the Planning Commission that Gregg Carlsen be appointed. He also suggested investigating the possibility of term limits on the Commissions. He commended Mr. Ranum on his service to the commission, but felt that there was an imbalance of ward representation. Councilmember Kriesel concurred with Council member Milbrandt and stated that Mr. Ranum has done a good job on the commission. Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Kriesel to appoint Gregg Carlson to the Planning Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmember Junker Motion by Council member Kriesel, seconded by Council member Junker to appoint Jeff Johnson, Phil Eastwood and Howard Lieberman to the Heritage Preservation Commission. All in favor. Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger to appoint Michael Polehna and Robert McGarry, III to the Parks Board. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Council member Rheinberger to adopt Resolution 2004-261, appointments to various city of Stillwater boards/commissions and directed staff to continue the advertisement for Joint Cable Commission, Downtown Parking Commission and Parks Board. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Page 4 of 6 City Council Meeting - 04-30 December 21,2004 Request for aooroval of consultant services for oreoaration of Brown's Creek Park and Natural Area Resource ManaQement Plan Community Development Director Russell stated that since the purchase of the Boutwell Cemetery, the Munkelwitz property and the addition of a basic trail system and habitat restoration project has been completed in the Brown's Creek Natural Area/Park it would be time to review the use and restoration efforts and prepare a park master plan to establish use and management of Brown's Creek Park, nature area and trail system. He also stated that the plan would provide guidelines for use, maintenance, improvement and management of the site and guidelines for the trail connection to the Phase II Palmer expansion area and the Brown's Creek area to the north of McKusick Road to Trunk Highway 36. He stated that funding for the services would be from the Park Fund. Council member Milbrandt stated that he would like to see more neighborhood meetings. Community Development Director Russell assured Council member Milbrandt that there would be neighborhood meetings and input from residents of the area on the management plan. Motion by Council member Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2004-262, approval of proposal for preparation of Brown's Creek-Boutwell Area Open Space, Parks and Trail plan Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Aooroval of 2005 Community Develooment Block Grant Community Development Director Russell requested approval of the 2005 CDBG application for grants in the amount of $167,881 for the use of park improvements at Benson, Lily Lake, Peace, Schulenberg and Stonebridge Elementary Parks. Motion by Councilmember Kriesel, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger to adopt Resolution 2004-263, approval of 2005 Community Development block Grant (CDBG) application. Ayes: Councilmembers Kriesel, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Mayor Kimble thanked Council members Kriesel and Rheinberger for their service to the community, as Councilmembers and that at the next meeting there will be a break in the meeting for a small reception thanking both members. Page 5 of 6 City Council Meeting - 04-30 December 21, 2004 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. All in favor. ~~ ATTEST: ~J:~<<- Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2004-251, directing payment of bills Resolution 2004-252, approval of service agreement with Johnson Radio Communications Company Resolution 2004-253, renewal of Towing. License for 2005 Resolution 2004-254, resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment for Curve Crest Extension Resolution 2004-255, resolution approving engagement letter with HLB Taugtes Redpath, Ltd. Resolution 2004-256, resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment for North Hill Sewer Project, Phase I (Project 2000-15) Resolution 2004-257, resolution permitting boat maneuvering activities and dredging Resolution 2004-258, accepting grant from the St. Paul Foundation Resolution 2004-259, adopting the final tax levy for the year 2005 Resolution 2004-260, adopting the final budget for the year 2005 Resolution 2004-261, appointments to various city of Stillwater boards/commissions Resolution 2004-262, approval of proposal for preparation of Brown's Creek-Boutwell Area Open Space, Parks and Trail plan Resolution 2004-263, approval of 2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application Ordinance No. 951, amending City Code relating to Dogs and Animals Page 6 of 6