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Home My WebLink About2005-11-15 CC MINCITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-24 November 15, 2005 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 7:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Harycki, Junker, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Public Works Director Eckles Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Glaser City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Harycki requested that on the last page of the minutes that the word "reform" be replaced with "revisit" regarding the Lumberjack Days Committee. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the November 1, 2005 regular meeting minutes with Councilmember Harycki's change. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Proclamation -Shop Locally Owned Day Mayor Kimble proclaimed November 19, 2005 to be Shop Locally Owned Day in Stillwater. Joci Tilsen introduced members of the Chamber and the new executive director, Jennifer Severson. Proclamation -American Education Week Mayor Kimble proclaimed November 13-19, 2005 as American Education Week. OPEN FORUM Nancy Brown, Friends of Stillwater Parks, requested that a temporary spot be located for a memorial bench in Lowell Park. City Council Meeting 05-22 November 15, 2005 Motion by Councilmember Harycki, seconded by Councilmember Polehna directing the request to the Parks and Recreation Commission to find a temporary location at Lowell Park. Ms. Brown also informed the Council and public of the Friends of Stillwater Parks Open House to be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at the Ann Bean Mansion to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Mr. Don Fixmer reminded the Council of the benefit for the Jazz Orchestra. STAFF REPORTS Councilmember Milbrandt thanked Chief Dauffenbach for the speed sign on Myrtle. Chief Dauffenbach explained that the County installed the sign and at no cost to the City. Fire Chief Glaser stated that the Fire Department received a $600 grant from Wal-Mart for the Fire Life Safety Program. Mr. Glaser provided a presentation of the hurricane area where task forces from Minnesota were sent. Mr. Glaser, Tim Bell and John Nobles were apart of the task force teams that were sent as part of the Minnesota task forces. Public Works Director Eckles provided an update on the 2005 projects. Councilmember Harycki asked when the new stop sign letters will be sent to affected residents. Mr. Eckles stated that the letters would be sent next week. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Polehna, Milbrandt, Harycki, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2005-250, directing payment of bills Possible approval of Special Event -Friends of Stillwater Parks -Twinkle Parade Possible approval of banner request -Grand Garage -Ron Vantine Possible approval of AWI Diversified to build and install metal railings and lattice Resolution 2005-251, approving name change from Brine's Inc.; DBA: Brine's Bar & Restaurant to Brine's Bar & Restaurant LLC, DBA: Brine's Bar & Restaurant Resolution 2005-252, resolution amending the assessment roll for the 2005 street improvement project (Project 2005-02, L.I. 365) for property at 305 Greeley Street South Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting 05-22 November 15, 2005 Resolution 2005-253, approving name change from Acapulco of MN, Inc., DBA: Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to Acapulco of Stillwater, Inc., DBA: Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Resolution 2005-254, approving name change from Bricco Di Vino, Inc. DBA: Cesare's Wine Bar to Cesare's Wine Bar, LLC; DBA Cesare's Wine Bar PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Long Lake Update Public Works Director Eckles provided an update on the possible dredging of Long Lake. He stated that the cost of the dredging would be approximately $50,000. He also explained an analysis of the control structure's performance during the recent 10-year storm, which the original model completed by FOR predicted the lake would take 4.3 days fora 100-year 6" rainfall event to return back down to an elevation below 891' and that the 10-year event which is over a 4" rain event, took only 2.9 days to get back below an 891' elevation therefore the structure is operating as it was intended. It was Council consensus that the dredging of Long Lake still be done this winter. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Harycki directing staff to continue with the dredging of Long Lake. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Possible approval of resolution approving renewals of On-sale, Off-sale, Club, Wine, Sunday On-sale On-sale 3.2% off-sale 3.2% liquor licenses and tobacco licenses for 2006 Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt Resolution 2005-255, approving renewals of on-sale, off-sale, club, wine, Sunday on- sale, on-sale 3.2%, off-sale 3.2% liquor licenses and tobacco licenses for 2006 with the name changes listed on the consent agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Polehna, Milbrandt, Harycki, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible approval of resolution determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting 05-22 November 15, 2005 City Attorney Magnuson explained that there are two easements for sidewalks and utilities needed from two property owners in the Liberty on the Lake 2~d & 3rd Additions and requested that Council authorize the acquisition of these easements through proceedings in eminent domain. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to adopt Resolution 2005-256, resolution determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain. Ayes: Councilmembers Polehna, Milbrandt, Harycki, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Request for consideration of annexation of Liberty West Community Development Director Russell reviewed the annexation request from Chris Aamondt to annex an eight acre parcel of land adjacent to the Liberty development. He stated that access was planned as part of the Liberty Development with utilities stubbed and two roads providing access to the site. He continued by informing the Council that the property is not located in the Boutwell South Planning Areas and that traffic impact would be disbursed into the Liberty Development and to CR 15 or CR 12. The Planning Commission voted to support the "concept" based on the proposed plans and the next step would be Council support of the annexation, then a specific PUD, subdivision and zoning planning review by the Planning Commission, Joint Stillwater Township/City Planning Board and City Council is required before annexation. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker to support the annexation of the proposed Liberty West 8 acre site. All in favor. Possible first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of The Stillwater City Code, Zoning §31-1 Subd. 26; Sign Regulations City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the proposed ordinance. The ordinance would remove the requirement for a building permit for signs which is not part of the sign process. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of The Stillwater City Code, Zoning, §31-1, Subd. 26; Sign Regulations with the second reading to be on the December 6, 2005 agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Polehna, Milbrandt, Harycki, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible appointment to Heritage Preservation Commission Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting 05-22 November 15, 2005 Mayor Kimble reviewed the memo from the Heritage Preservation Commission recommending the appointment of Scott Zahren to the Commission. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Harycki to adopt Resolution 2005-257, appointment to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Polehna, Milbrandt, Harycki, Junker and Mayor Kimble Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Harycki to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. All in favor. ay L or ATTEST: ,' ~~~ ~ r} Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2005-250, directing payment of bills Resolution 2005-251, approving name change from Brine's Inc.; DBA: Brine's Bar & Restaurant to Brine's Bar & Restaurant LLC, DBA: Brine's Bar & Restaurant Resolution 2005-252, resolution amending the assessment roll for the 2005 street improvement project (Project 2005-02, L.I. 365) for property at 305 Greeley Street South Resolution 2005-253, approving name change from Acapulco of MN, Inc., DBA: Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to Acapulco of Stillwater, Inc., DBA: Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Resolution 2005-254, approving name change from Bricco Di Vino, Inc. DBA: Cesare's Wine Bar to Cesare's Wine Bar, LLC; DBA Cesare's Wine Bar Resolution 2005-255, approving renewals of on-sale, off-sale, club, wine, Sunday on-sale, on-sale 3.2%, off-sale 3.2% liquor licenses and tobacco licenses for 2006 Resolution 2005-256, resolution determining the necessity for and authorizing the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain. Resolution 2005-257, appointment to the Heritage Preservation Commission Page 5 of 5