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Home My WebLink About1996-08-20 CC Packet **REVlSED AGENDA ** CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-20 Margaret Rivers Room, Stillwater Public Library 223 North Fourth Street e' August 20, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ~ 1. 1997 Budget Workshop 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROV AL OF MINUTES - August 6, 1996, Regular and Recessed Meetings e PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Dave Ruch - Stillwater Public Library long range plans 2. City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - Downtown District historic lighting! Equipping Chamber Office 3. Request for Reconsideration of Council Approval of Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition 4. Don Empson - Lift Bridge Traffic Issues OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting to address Council on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Council may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. I. CONSENT AGENDA * 1. Resolution 96-203: Directing Payment of Bills 2. Posting West Side of Owens, between Elm and Hickory, as No Parking, 8-8:30 a.m., Monday- Friday 3. Receiving Report by ATEC: Olive Street and Deer Path subsurface soil evaluation, Job 9607 4. Utility bill adjustments 5. Purchase of annexation area graphical information 6. Approval to hang Banner (Main St. @ Olive) Oct. 7-21- St Croix International Bookfair Oct. 18-19 7. Approving Name Change on Liquor License for Oak Glen Country Club 8. Approval to hang Banner (North Main Street - 100 Block) Aug. 26 - Sept. 9- Salem Lutheran Church Open House STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 2. Police Chief 3. Public Works Director 4. Community Dev. Director 5. Parks & Recreation 6. City Engineer 7. Consulting Engineer 8. City Clerk 9. Fire Chief 10. Building Official 11. City Attorney 12. City Coordinator UNFINISHED BUSINESS -e 1. Ed Cain, Legislative Associates - Funding for retaining wall and historical marker at territorial prison site 2. Possible second reading of ordinance amending Council salaries 3. Appointment of Joint Board members pursuant to O;derly Annexation Agreement 4. Consideration of referendum question for additional liquor licenses NEW BUSINESS 1. Possible first reading of ordinances implementing Orderly Annexation Agreemel}t a. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Village Commercial District, V-C. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-2. Eim readini. b. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Agricultural Preservation District, A-P. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-3. First reading. c. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Campus Research and Development District, CRD. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-1. First readini. e d. A zoning map amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code to designate a 28+ acres of land located west of CR 5 and north of TH 36. Campus Research and Development (CRD) District. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAMJ96-I. First reading. 2. Appointments to Human Rights Commission PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMUNICA TIONSIREQUESTS 1. Robert & Glenice McGarry - Utility Assistance Program, Downtown Improvement Project COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (continued) ADJOURNMENT * All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. . e e - MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Administration Secretary DATE: August 20, 1996 SUBJECT: Additions/Changes to Council Packet and Agenda ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: ... Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. 1. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS - Equipping Chamber office 2. CONSENT AGENDA - Approval to hang Banner (North Main Street - 100 Block) Aug. 26 - Sept. 9- Salem Lutheran Church Open House ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL PACKET 1. Revised Agenda 2. Downtown Historic Lighting - Northern States Power Estimate 3. List of Bills (Consent Agenda No.1) 4. ATEC Report - Page 3 5. FYI - Metropolitan Council Metro Meeting Minutes FYI - Stillwater Town Board Meeting Agenda - e e MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FR: City Coordinator RE: 1997 Budget DA: August 14, 1996 Diane will be providing budget worksheets and summary information pertaining to the 1997 budget for Tuesday's meeting. . At this time the operating budget looks very favorable. According to the numbers developed by Diane, it appears that the budget requests would only have to be trimmed by about $ 40000 to meet the Council's goal of a 0% tax capacity increase. On the other hand, the Capital Outlay budget will have to undergo some intense scrutiny by the Council. The requested items now total $ 3,217,845 which would have a significant impact on the City's debt service and on the tax levy for 1998. Diane and I will be giving you an overall picture of the 1997 budget at the meeting Tuesday. It will probably not be possible to discuss specific departmental budgets because of the limited time available Tuesday. However, Klayton will be at the meeting to discuss his departmental requests because he will not be available on the 27th. I will be meeting with department heads to discuss the budget with them prior to their meeting with council at subsequent budget workshops. The next workshop is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 27th. Because a preliminary budget must be adopted by the City by September 15th it will be necessary to do so at the meeting of September 3rd (or at a special meeting before the 15th if it becomes necessary). Diane and I can discuss the budget with you further at the meeting Tuesday. ~~ . . 1 e e e CITY OF STILLWATER MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council Klayton Eckles, City Engineer 'V- ~ FROM: .. DATE: August 16, 1996 SUBJECT: 1997 Budget for Engineering and Public Works DISCUSSION This memo will briefly go over some of the highlights and significant changes in the 1997 Budget for Engineering and Public Works. The budget for City Engineer, which includes all the engineering functions for the city is one of the largest changes in the '97 budget. The primary change comes from personnel services, which includes full time salaries for an additional technician, engineer and secretary. The other area of significant change is in the capital equipment and machinery, which includes the purchase of a new vehicle to replace the 1985 Mercury and additional office equipment to support the engineering staff. In the past three years, the city has been experimenting providing a portion of the engineering support to the city in-house. It has been demonstrated in the budget and in the satisfaction of the residents that this experiment has been successful beyond expectations. The cost of the past additions to the Engineering Department, as well as the proposed additions, have been offset by revenues and reduced costs. It is anticipated that the additional staff will generate in excess of $100,000.00 of revenues, which will come from charges to projects. In addition, it's anticipated there will be $50,000.00 in savings generated through the use of in-house staff vs. outside consultants. Attached is Table I which shows a comparison of the hourly rates charged by a consultant vs. the total hourly cost of in-house staff. These positions can be justified based on existing workloads. For example, if the city were to simply design one street improvement project per year itself, such as the Croixwood project, the salary of a full-time engineer could be paid for through savings in consultant charges. Given the impending annexation, the engineering work load will triple or quadruple for the next ten years. During this time, it is imperative that the city have adequate staff in order to successfully manage the groWth. e e e 1 Ultimately, there are two questions which we must ask in looking at staffing levels. First, will the residents get better service by adding additional people to the staff of the engineering department. Second, will these staffmg changes have a net positive impact on the budget. I believe the answer to both of these questions is yes. I believe this because every city of this size needs some technical support in order to keep the city in operation. This technical support needs to come from in-house, as well as consulting firms. In-house staff can provide better service to individual residents, consultants can provide expertise in addressing complex engineering questions. For many years, the mix in Stillwater has favored consultants. I believe now is the time to change this mix. There ar~ a number of significant changes in the .Publ~ Works budget as well. The Public Works includes street, sewer and shop. Some of the proposed budget additions, such as the additional public works laborer, would not be necessary if consolidation of the Water Board went forward. The biggest single issue facing Public Works is the construction of a new Public Works facility. The Public Works budget includes 2 million dollars for a new Public Works facility. 1.5 million of this was charged to streets and $500,000.00 was charged to the sewer fund. It is imperative that the council begin the process of planning where and when a Public Works facility will be constructed. With the annexation moving forward, the last remaining open spaces will be developed; even now we are rapidly loosing potential sites for the Public Works facility to development. The actual budget impact, due to a new facility, could be significantly less than the proposed 2 million. Council could allocate revenues from the sale of existing Public Works and Parks facilities as well as sewer fund reserves toward the facility. The budget also includes some capital outlay for temporary measures at the existing Public Works facility. Repairs to the roof of the shop and the addition of a office trailer are needed if operations are to continue on the existing site for more than 8 to 12 months. The budget also includes the purchase of capital equipment, as per the attached proposed five year capital equipment purchasing program. 1997 calls for a new plow truck, two new one-ton trucks and a one-ton truck for the sewer department. 1996 showed that the city has a severe shortage of medium duty trucks. These trucks are used for summer operations, as well as plowing and sanding in the winter. With the city taking over the annexation area it will be necessary to increase staff and equipment levels to cover the added work load. The budget does include the addition of an additional Public Works staff person. This person would work in the Streets Department. If the council were to pursue the consolidation of the Water Department with Public Works resulting efficiencies could eliminate the need for this additional Public Works staff person. The proposed budget for 1997 for Public Works and Engineering shows some significant increas~s from prior years. These increases are due primarily to the need for a new facility, the anticipated increase in work load due to the annexation area and the proposed change in the engineering service for the city. In the short term, the city should see some increased revenues e e e , due to engineering charges to projects which will cover the increases in staff in the engineering area. Long term, the expenses of a new Public Works facility and additional personnel in Public Works will allow the city to not only serve the new annexation area, but also improve its current level of service and provide for efficiencies. i" e SEH RATES CLASSIFICATION OFFICE STAFF Principal . Project Manager 'Q--:",-.. 1:'_"':"0.._1 A -,.1-.;"0 tlPl /S. t. t J: J.UJC\'~ .I.J~J.6J..u\"\"u.n...",~.....",c anner. Clen IS Staff Engineer/ ArchitectIPlanner/Scientist Lead Technician Senior Technician Technician Associate Technician Word Processor General Clerical ~ e FIELD STAFF Lead Project Representative Sr. Project Representative Project Representative Survey Party Chief Survey Instrument Operator Survey Assistant CITY RATES City Engineer Technician e BILLABLE ,COST(l) $91.45 - $127.10 $71.15 - $120.15 $57.95 - $101.85 $48.05 - $ 75.00 $55.80 - $ 72.85 $48.85 - $ 64.95 $38.75 - $ 52.10 $34.90 - $ 43.55 $31.20 - $ 47.40 $28.70 - $ 47.40 $47.90 - $ 75.95 $44.95 - $ 60.30 $38.00 - $ 55.05 $42.95 - $ 70.35 . $34.10 - $ 43.55 $26.35 - $ 40.15 $32.00 $23.00 e e FIVE (5) YEAR CAPITAL OUTLAY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT e " Item Description 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 . One Ton Truck $60,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Sweeper $115,000.00 Plow Truck $85,000.00 $85,000.00 $85,000.00 Pickup $15,000.00 $30,000.00 $15,000.00 Jetter $140,000.00 Tar Kettle $20,000.00 Loader $85,000.00 Compressor $15,000.00 TOTALS $160.000.00 $170.000.00 $145.000.00 $165.000.00 $170.000.00 " . e -. AGENDA CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-20 Margaret Rivers Room, Stillwater Public Library 223 North Fourth Street August 20, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. 1997 Budget Workshop 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 6, 1996, Regular and Recessed Meetings PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Dave Ruch - Stillwater Public Library long range plans 2. City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - Downtown District historic lighting 3. Request for Reconsideration of Council Approval oflnterlachen Hills 3rd Addition 4: Don Empson - Lift Bridge Traffic Issues OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting to address Council on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Council may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. , CONSENT AGENDA * 1. Resolution 96-203: Directing Payment of Bills 2. Posting W. Owens between Maple and Hickory as No Parking during school hours 3. Receiving Report by ATEC: Olive Street and Deer Path subsurface soil evaluation, Job 9607 4. Utility bill adjustments 5. Purchase of annexation area graphical information 6. Approval to hang Banner (Main St. @ Olive) Oct. 7-21- St Croix International Bookfair Oct. 18-19 7. Approving Name Change on Liquor License for Oak Glen Country Club STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 2. Police Chief 3. Public Works Director 4. Community Dev. Director 5. Parks & Recreation 6. City Engineer 7. Consulting Engineer 8. City Clerk 9. Fire Chief 10. Building Official 11. City Attorney 12. City Coordinator UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ed Cain, Legislative Associates - Funding for retaining wall and historical marker at territorial prison site 2. Possible second reading of ordinance amending Council salaries e. 3. Appointment of Joint Board members pursuant to Orderly Annexation Agreement 4. Consideration of referendum question for additional liquor licenses NEW BUSINESS 1. Possible first reading of ordinances implementing Orderly Annexation Agreement a. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Village Commercial District, V-C. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-2. First reading. b. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Agricultural Preservation District, A-P. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-3. E.im reading. c. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Campus Research and Development District, CRD. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-1. First reading. d. A zoning map amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning; of the Stillwater City Code to designate a 28+ acres of land located west of CR 5 and north of TH 36. Campus Research and Development e (CRD) District. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAM/96-1. First reading. 2. Appointments to Human Rights Commission PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMUNICATIONSIREQUESTS 1. Robert & Glenice McGarry - Utility Assistance Program, Downtown Improvement Project COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (continued) ADJOURNMENT * All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. '-1 --,t..-.. ---I' , CITY OF STILLWATER MINUTES August 6, 1996 '\ e REGULAR MEETING 96-19 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Zoller. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble (arrived at 4:40 p.m.) Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Chief Beberg Building Inspector Zepper Public Works Director Junker Parks Director Thomsen Administrative Assistant Cordes City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette e 1. Community Volunteer Service (CVS) City Coordinator Kriesel, also a Board Member of CVS, explained City Attorney Magnuson had been directed by Council at the July 16 meeting to determine if the use of TIF funds as requested by CVS was permissible by Minnesota Statute. City Attorney Magnuson presented information on Community Volunteer Service's request for Tax Increment Assistance in the amount of$125,000 for expansion of the Senior Community Center located at 2300 W. Orleans Street. He reported the expenditure of funds generated by this Tax Increment Financing District would be permissible under Minnesota Statutes. H also reported the Finance Director informed him the amount requested by CVS for this purpose would be available in the year 1997. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the expenditure of$125,000 ofTIF funds for expansion of the Senior Community Center located at 2300 W. Orleans Street. (Resolution 96-193) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Abstain - Thole (member of CVS Board) e 1 STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief - , Chief Beberg presented request from Wolf Marine and letters of support from neighbors, to post "No Parking" signs on both sides of Alder Street between Highway 95 and Lake Street due to safety concerns. e Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the appropriate resolution designating both sides of Alder Street between Highway 95 and Lake Street as "No Parking". (Resolution 96-194) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None He also reported the Fire and Police Departments have reviewed three requests for temporary street closings for "Block Parties" and recommend approval. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving requests for temporary blocking of streets for three neighborhood block parties. All in favor. He also requested authorization to promote Jeffrey Stender to investigator and authorization to purchase a squad car for the juvenile officer. (see consent agenda) He reported on Lumberjack Days police activity and stated officers put in 416.5 hours of overtime for $10,211 out of the overtime budget (not including equipment or use of explorer scouts. e 2. Parks & Recreation Park Director Thomsen, presented information regarding the development of a disc (frisbee) golf course on land adjacent to McKusick Lake Road, west of Neal Avenue. He reported Councilmember Cummings and others interested in developing the course met with City Coordinator Kriesel, Planner Fitzgerald, and Park Director Thomsen. He requested Council direction. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole authorizing purchase of disc golf equipment and directing staff to proceed with necessary work for development of Disc Golf Course on land adjacent to McKusick Lake Road, west of Neal Avenue. All in favor. 3. City Engineer City Engineer Eckles presented updates on progress of following projects: Pine Street, Croixwood area streets, and levee wall. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing city- owned property on Northland Drive near Northland Park be added to the 1995 Sidewalk Project. e All in favor. 2 ,"..--~... _. '-"-"'---~';;""'~-~-"'_.-.~ ":""- '':".,~~:."..:. 2. Workshop: United Waste. Solid Waste Contractor Representatives of United Waste discussed rates and related issues with Council. e Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing staff to negotiate with United Waste to amend agreement to provide for rate change, appliance pickup change, and to obtain indemnification clause. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to recess at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Attest: City Clerk e 'e 3 e e tit STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 6, 1996 Regular Meeting 96-19 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. . Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble i\bsent: ~one i\lso present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles City Planner Fitzgerald Consulting Engineer Hahn Consulting Engineer D. Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette i\PPROV i\L OF MINUTES - Mayor Kimble requested minutes be corrected to indicate he was absent for vote to increase pension benefit for Fire Relief Association. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the minutes of the July 16, 1996 Special and Regular Meeting as amended. All in favor. PETITIO~S. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGi\TIO~S & COMMENDi\TIO~S Mayor Kimble thanked the following for their contributions to Lumberjack Days: 1\ndy Kass, Gordy Jarvis, John Warling, Scotty Wild, Carl Sletten, Lisa Taibi, Kelly Christopherson, Craig Junkermeier, John Marzitelli, Cindy Fitzpatrick, Dave .Ahlgren, ~ick Modders, Dick Schmidt, Paul Westmoreland, Margene Westmoreland, Phil Eastwood, Rick Schneider, Mary Lou Gorski, Tom Delahunt, Linda Bernham, Dave Swanson, Jim Menard, Tom Carlson, Joe Reding, Mark Graven, Jim Changler, Marsha Henzler, Brian Stevenson, Pat Stevenson, Beth Stevenson, Mark Lombardi, Claudia Haglegans, Don Benacyzk, Phyllis Peterson, Knights of Columbus, St. Croix Hockey Association, Stillwater Chevals, Star ofIndiana, Scott "Cutter" Junker, Ron Fredcove, Ray Stevens, Ray Sayers, Kathy Hicks, Larry Carlson, Dawn Tunison, Bill Tunison, Jamie Kimble, Justine LaMont, Randy Gutzmann, i\dam Bliss, Eric Ellingsworth, Tyler Eckberg, Stacy Eckberg, Lynn Daly, and organizers Dave Eckberg, Todd Weiss, John Daly. CO~SE~T AGENDi\ * 1. Directing Payment of Bills, Resolution 96-187. 4 2. Contractors Licenses - Renewals: Myron's Construction; Budget Lumber and Construction; Aqua Mates, swimming pool installers (renewal) Peddlers License: Alberto Martinez Appointing Election judges and fixing compensation for 1996 Primary and General Elections, Resolution 96-188. Purchase of unmarked squad car for investigator, Resolution 96-189. Promotion of Jeffrey Stender to Investigator, Resolution 96-190. Purchase of plantings and equipment for Benson Park Accepting Work and approving final payment to Shield Construction, L.I 305, Pines Hills, and L.I. 308, Kutz Addition. (Resolution 96-191) Approving special law (Chapter 270) granting additional liquor license for downtown hotel (Resolution 96-192) e 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving consent agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. 96-44. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a request to vacate a portion of East School Street along the south side of East School Street east of North Third Street. Dorothy Thueson, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on July 26, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. City Planner Fitzgerald presented the Planning Commission review of the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval on July 8, stating it will not affect the scheduled paving of East School Street and no public utilities are located within the street. She explained the request was made because, when the house was built in the 1920's, part of the lawn and a fence vyere built on the street. e Mayor opened public hearing There were no requests to speak. Mayor closed public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving street vacation of a portion of East School Street along the south side of East School Street east of North Third Street. (Resolution 96-195) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None 2. Case No. SUB/96-45. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a request for a minor subdivision of 52,894 square feet into a 15,666 square foot parcel and 37,178 square foot parcel at 450 North Main Street (Staples Mill) in the CBD, Central Business Park District. Kellison Company, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on July 26, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Ms. Fitzgerald reported on the Planning Commission review of the request to subdivide e 5 . -_. .". ,....-""-.,."..,-..............----.----....- "-~.,.,..~--:'~:_:c-'''''''' " e e e for the purpose of separating the Staples Mill Building and the new ABS building. The Commission found the subdivision meets the development regulations of the zoning and subdivision ordinances and recommended approval on July 8, 1996. Magnuson reported this separation was needed to meet TIF requirements and was requested at staff recommendation. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the minor subdivision of 52,894 square feet into a 15,666 square foot parcel and 37,178 square foot parcel at 450 North Main Street (Staples Mill) in the CBD. (Resolution 96-196) Ayes - Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Long Lake Phase I Study Jeff Davis, SEH, presented the report to Council. The study concluded that there is danger of flooding, even under present conditions. A Phase II study would be necessary to examine future conditions from proposed development and propose possible remedies. City Engineer Eckles reported that, given the importance of addressing flooding issues in Long Lake, staff recommended commencement of Phase II Long Lake Study for a cost not to exceed $20,000. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution receiving Long Lake Phase I Study, and authorizing preparation of Phase II Long Lake Study for a cost not to exceed $20,000. (Resolution 96-198) Ayes - Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None. Recess at 8 p.m. Reconvened at 8:10 p.m. 2. Resetting public hearing date for sale of city-owned property for Sept. 3. 1996. Mr. Magnuson reported that due to notification requirements, the public hearing date for the possible sale of city-owned land, originally scheduled for August 6, should be reset 'for September 3, 1996. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller resetting public hearing 6 for possible sale of city-owned land between the UBC site and Third Street for September 3, 1996. All in favor. 3. Possible second reading of ordinance regulating pawn shoJ>s. Mr. Magnuson reported on recently enacted State law entitled "The Pawnbroker Regulation Act". He recommended the second reading be postponed until meetings are held with City staff regarding the impact of the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. No action taken e 4. Request for reconsideration of driveway license revocation (continued from July 1 () meeting). Mr. Magnuson reported a request had been made by Jeanne Anderson to continue this issue. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to continue indefinitely the reconsideration of driveway license revocation. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed Cost Sharing and Maintenance Agreement for Industrial Park Ponding Area. Mr. Eckles presented letter from EFH Company, contractor for the Midwest Spinal Clinic being constructed on Curve Crest next to Schoonover Body Works site, requesting cost sharing by Lakeview Hospital and the City for construction of a regional ponding area. The City is currently the property owner of the proposed site of Colonial Craft, which would benefit from this project. e Mr.Eckles reported the City has been working with EFH Company and Lakeview Hospital to develop a regional ponding area to serve the 20-acre undeveloped land in the area. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to prepare the necessary agreements to complete the proposed cost sharing and maintenance agreement for Industrial Park Ponding Area. All in favor. 2. Decertification ofTIF Districts 2 and 5. Ms. Deblon reported District #2 has been inactive for several years and District #5 would expire on it's own with Payable 1999 property taxes. She recommended decertifying TIF District #2 and TIF District #5 with Payable 1997 property taxes. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution Defeasing Tax Increment Financing District No.2 (Nelle Project) and Tax Increment Financing District No.5 (Brick Pond Project) (Resolution 96- 197) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None e 7 3. Authorizinll filinll of Orderly Annexation A~eement with Minnesota Municipal Board and payment of $400 filinll fee. e Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmembers Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the filing of an Orderly Annexation Agreement between the City of Stillwater and the Town of Stillwater and payment of filing fee. (Resolution 96-199) Ayes - Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4. Approvinll closinll documents with TCI on Maple Island purchase and related transactions. Mr. Magnuson presented a copy of a development agreement in draft form. He also reported that, based on Kriesel's opinion that it would be more cost effective for the City to allow Tax Increment District No. 7 an advance from other City funds for a limited time, he had prepared a resolution that would authorize this advance and allow for the closing. (Resolution 96-200) Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing an advancement from other City funds to Tax Increment Financing District No.7. Ayes - Councilmember Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - Councilmember Bealka e 5. Appointinll Richard Allen as Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Magnuson reported Richard Allen is now employed at the office of the City Attorney and requested Mr. Allen be appointed as Assistant Stillwater City Attorney, effective August 12, 1996. (Resolution 96-201) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Richard Allen as Assistant City Attorney. Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. 6. Possible first readinll of ordinance amendinll Council salaries. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka first reading of an ordinance amending the salaries of the members of the City Council. 4-1 (Zoller nay) 7. Request to purchase play equipment and picnic table/shelters for Anez Ridlle Park. e City Planner Fitzgerald requested the purchase of play equipment, picnic shelters, tables and trash receptacles for Anez Ridge Park for an approximate cost of $30,000 from T.I.F. 'funding. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the 8 purchase of play equipment, picnic shelters, tables and trash receptacles for Anez Ridge Park. All in favor. 8. Request to pursue developing Disc Golf course (McKusick/Neal park area). See Staff reports - Park Director e 9. Report: Downtown district decorative lighting. Fitzgerald presented update on downtown district decorative lighting. She stated a sample of the proposed fixture has been installed and the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is requesting public comments and will be presenting a proposal to Council on August 20. She also reported the decorative lights will not be replacing existing lights. No action necessary. 10. Approval of Tem'porary Permit (Right of Entry) to Construct - MnDOT. St. Croix River Bridge Crossing Magnuson reported this permit granting right-of-entry and permission to construct was required to allow MNDOT to enter City-owned property located on that part of Govt. Lot 5, sec. 34 Twp 30 R.20. for the purpose of construction of the St. Croix River Bridge project. (Resolution 96-202) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Temporary Permit (right of entry) to Construct to MNDOT for St. Croix River Bridge Crossing project. e Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Abstain - Councilmember Zoller ( MNDOT employee) PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMUNICA TIONS/REQUESTS 1. David Ghere - Request for funding for collaborative educationlhistory proposal. I A letter was received from David Ghere, University of Minnesota, explaining he was not able to secure a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society or University of Minnesota for a local history project documenting the local history of the bridge construction area in Oak Park Heights (Council had provided a letter of support for the application of grant monies for this project). He requested the City of Stillwater provide $500 for compensation to Mr. Ghere. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole authorizing payment of $500 to David Ghere, University of Minnesota, for local history project documenting the history of St. Groix River Bridge crossing area. All in favor. e 9 ::-'-:" :"':~... " e e e 2. Requests to block streets for neighborhood ,block parties: a) Lauren Radner; b) Kris and Jerry Wallerich c) Rich & Anne IIkka' See staff reports - Police Chief 3. Barbara O'Neal, Mayor of Oak Park Heights - invitation to meeting regarding community center. No action necessary COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Zoller requested staff contact legislators to request state funds and grants for retaining wall and relocation of historical marker at territorial prison site. Ed Cain, Legislative Assoc., reported he had already contacted Representative Holsten and Senator Laidig and asked Council direction for further action. Council requested Cain return September 3rd with resolution requesting legislative support for funding for retaining wall and historical marker at territorial prison site. STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Coordinator Kriesel requested Council set dates for budget workshops, canvassing of elections, and rescheduling of the first Council meeting of November (regular meeting date would fall on Nov. 5, election day) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller setting budget workshops for the following dates: August 20 and August 27 at 4:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller setting canvass of primary election for Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m. All in favor Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller setting canvass of general election for Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 a.m. All in favor Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller rescheduling Nov. 5, 1996, Council meeting for October 29, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. All in favor. Mr. Kriesel informed Council of the need to employ someone to maintain boilers, perform security checks and inspect fire sprinkler systems when the City takes possession of the territorial prison site. He reported Gil Jansen, who presently performs these duties for Maple Island, is willing to continue in the same capacity for the City. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving concept of a maintenance/security agreement for territorial prison site with Mr. Gil Jansen. 4-1 (Bealka nay) Mr. Kriesel presented request for reduction of assessment on tax forfeit property to 10 correct calculation as comer lot. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings reducing assessment balance on Parcel #9305-2220 to $520.62. All in favor. Mr. Kriesel suggested renewal of ice arena operations agreement for 1996-97 be considered at the Sept 3 meeting. - Mr. Kriesel reported a storm water utility late payment fee of$10 was included for the fIrst time in the last utility billing. He stated the public felt there was insufficient notifIcation and he requested all penalties be waived for this quarter. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Bealka waiving and suspending late payment fees for utility bills and directing City Attorney to prepare an ordinance relating to late payment fees for all utilities. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. All in favor Resolutions: Resolution 96-187: Directing Payment of Bills Resolution 96-188: Appointing Election judges and fixing compensation for 1996 Primary and General Elections Resolution 96-189: Purchase of unmarked squad car for investigator Resolution 96-190: Employment of Jeffrey Stender as Investigator. e Resolution 96-191: Accepting Work and approving fmal payment to Shield Construction, L.I 305, Pines Hills, and L.I. 308, Kutz Addition. Resolution 96-192: Approving special law (Chapter 270) granting additional liquor license for downtown hotel Resolution 96-193: Approving expenditure of$125,000 ofTIF funds for expansion of the Senior Community Center located at 2300 W. Orleans Street. Resolution 96-194: Designating both sides of Alder Street between Highway 95 and Lake Street as "No Parking". Resolution 96-195: Approving street vacation of portion of East School Street along the south side of East School Street east of North Third Street. Resolution 96-196: Approving minor subdivision at 450 North Main Street. Case SOO/96-45. Resolution 96-197: Defeasing Tax Increment Financing District No.2 (Nelle Project) and Tax Increment Financing District No.5 (Brick Pond Project). Resolution 96-198: Receiving Long Lake Phase I Study, and authorizing preparation of Phase II Long Lak(f Study for a cost not to exceed $20,000. Mayor City Clerk ei Attest: 11 e '" MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council 10~ FROM: Diane Deblon, Finance Director DATE: August 16, 1996 SUBJECT: 1997 Budget The department heads have submitted their budget requests for 1997 and the revenue estimates for 1997 have been compiled in the large computer printout book for all funds. The largest source of revenue is property taxes and (pursuant to City Council direction) has been estimated to have a proposed tax capacity rate of 35.027% (slightly less than the 1996 rate of 35.294%). The property values used in the calculations are still estimates from Washington County, but should be very close. Final property values from Washington County are expected by e Septem ber 3, 1996. The estimates used in developing the proposed tax capacity rates are assuming the following: estimated market value of the City increased 5.5%, estimated tax capacity of the City increased 7.5%, fiscal disparity distribution levy increased 22.3%, fiscal disparity contribution values increased 7.0%, debt service tax levy increased 8.2%, general tax levy increased 9.8%. 'e The net effect of the estimates is a debt service tax levy of $1,429,793, general tax levy of $2,497,250 and a tax capacity rate of 35.027%. A comparison of payable 1996 and proposed payable 1997 taxes is presented on "Schedule A". A summary of significant changes in general fund revenues is presented on "Schedule B". Note that dollar increases for only those items presented total $538,325. The finance charges/SA projects and engineering charges/SA projects are directly related to the additional personnel requested and will generate revenue in excess of the expenditures for those new positions. "Schedule C" is a listing of all the personnel requested by department and costs associated for those positions. "Schedule D" is a recap of the operating funds for the City. The property tax supported total is (39,669), reflecting the need to cut this amount from the 1997 'Budget requests to achieve a balanced budget (using the levy and rates described above). '" The 1997 Capital Outlay requested is presented on "Schedule E" and totals $3,217,845. It has been the past practice of the City Council to sell capital A. outlay bonds and levy a property tax to pay for the bonds. Please note: An . amount to finance any 1997 Capital Outlay bonds has not been included in the debt service tax levy. After the City Council determines the recommended level of capital expenditures, an estimate can be made for the amount of debt service tax levy to be added to "Schedule F". (FYI: This will impact on the tax levy). "Schedule G" shows $4,354,216 as the legal debt margin available to the City as of August 2, 1996 and would be directly reduced by the amount of 1997 capital outlay bonds approved. e e, Schedule A PAYABLE 1997 PROPERlY TAX IMPACT WORKSHEET Taxing District: City of Stillwater eTEP 1 - Calculate the Taxing District's Payable 1997 Local Tax Rate: ./ NetTaxGapacity ;:Based Levies Market Value Based Referenda Levies Item Taxing District's Budget Requirement Local Government Aid (LGA) Homestead & Ag Credit Aid (HACA) Other Revenue Sources = Certifed Property Tax Levy Fiscal Disparity Portion of Levy = Local Portion of Levy Local Taxable Value = Local Tax Rate A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. NA NA 3,927,043 609,459 3,317,584 9,471,604 35.027% K. L. NA NA M. N. STEP 2 - Calculate the Impact of the Taxing District's Tax Rate on Residential Homestead Properties (Taxing District portion of tax only) Pay 1996 Local Tax Rate O. 35.294 % P. e Q. R. S. T. u. V. x. ... ..Pay1996 .<:"':Tax. . % ..qaP<lcity Change CN + S) 75,000 780 $ 275.29 75,000 780 $ 273.21 $ % 100,000 1,280 $ 451.76 100,000 1,280 $ 448.35 $ %, 125,000 1,780 $ 628.23 125,000 1,780 $ 623.48 $ % I 150,000 2,280 $ 804.70 150,000 2,280 $ 798.62 1$ %1 $ $ IS %1 $ $ $ % e a. - Taxable Market Value of Residential Homestead for Pay 1996 R. - Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1996 1st 72.000 of Market Value@ 1.00%. remainder@2.00% S. - Calculate the taxing district's portion of the Pay 1996 tax multiply the Pay 1996 net tax capacity (R) by the Pay 1996 tax capacity local tax rate (0). plus multiply the Pay 1996 market value (Q) by the Pay 1996 market value local tax rate (P) T. - Taxable Market Value of Residential Homestead for Pay 1997 U. - Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1997 1st 72,000 of Market Value@ 1.00%. remainder@2.oo% V. - Calculate the taxing district's portion of the Pay 1997 tax multiply the Pay 1997 net tax capacity (U) by the Pay 1997 tax capacity local tax rate (I) , plus multiply the Pay 1997 market value (T) by the Pay 1997 market value local tax rate (N) w. - 9alculate the Dollar amount of the increase/decrease subtract the Pay 1996 tax amount calculated in (5) from the Pay 1997 tax amount calculated in (\1. x. - Calculate the Percentage of increase/decrease divide the Dollar amount of increase/decrease (M? by the Pay 1996 tax amount (5) Washington County Auditor- Treasurer Taxation Division Schedule B e 1996 1997 ~or General Fund Revenue Changes Budget Requested $ Increase General Tax levy $2,275,317 $2,497,250 $221,933 LGA $869,395 $955,858 $86,463 HACA $971,143 $989,884 $18,741 Local Performance Aid $0 $19,158 $19,158 liquor Licenses $39,700 $51,000 $11,300 Finance Charges/SA Projects $0 $42,000 $42,000 Engineering Charges/SA Projects $91,000 $193,730 $102,730 MSA Street Maintenance $85,000 $97,000 $12,000 Ordinance Violations $104,000 $128,000 $24,000 TOTAL: $538.325 e e e Schedule C 1997 Budget Request for New Personnel Department Finance Police Inspection Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works Street Library Parks Parks Parks e e Position Senior Account Clerk Patrol Officer 50% Secretary 50% Secretary Junior Engineer Engineer Tech I Intern-Partime Laborer Various Laborer Laborer 50% Clerk/Typist Total Cost (Wa~es & Benefits) $37,418 $41,997 $18,232 $18,232 $47,364 $38,394 $8,612 $31,957 $30,387 $31,950 $31,950 $15,540 $352,033 - e - Schedule D RECAP OF FUNDS 1997 Requested Operating Expenditures Euru1 Revenue Expenditure Surplus/(Deficit) General $7,932,996 $7,868,664 $64,332 Library $625,140 $671,246 ($46,106) Parks $887,871 $945,766 ($57,895) Total (property tax funded) $9,446,007 $9,485,676 ($39,669) Enterprise Funds (Self-supporting) - Excludes Depreciation and Capital Outlay Sewer Storm Sewer Solid Waste Parking Lily Lake $1,558,000 $175,000 $1,243,500 $53,250 $17,500 $1,606,049 . $196,216 $1,242,200 $59,097 $33,096 ($48,049) ($21,216) $1,300 ($5,847) ($15,596) Page 1 of 3 e e e 1997 CAPITAL OUTLAY Department Street (3/4) Public Works Facility Plow One-Ton Truck ShQp Roof Trailer Planning Computer and printer TOTAL GENERAL FUND. Library Operations Paperback spinner Microfiche Reader/Printer Kid's catalog Adaptive technology for ADA (2) P.Co's (4) Printers Telecommunications upgrade (2) Office chairs Office shelving etant ADA compliance Landscaping .. Signage TOTAL LIBRARY FUND. EarKs Pioneer Park Rebuild wall at Pioneer Park Basketball court at Staples Park Play equipment at Sunrise Park Parks (con't) Requested $1,500,000 $85,000 $30,000 $1,615,000 $50,000 $30,000 $80,000 $8,500 $1,970,265 $580 $2,200 $4,200 $500 $4,000 $1,000 $7,800 $700 $500 $21,480 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $6,000 $27,480 $150,000 $185,000 $25,000 $30,000 Schedule E Recommeded Page 2 of 3 e e e 1997 CAPITAL OUTLAY Department Blacktop at Ramsey Grove Park Restrooms at Benson Park Wind screens for tennis courts Boardwalk and walking path at McKusick (3) Mowers (2) Weed Whips Infield grooming machine Pickup Truck TOTAL PARKS FUND: Sewer (1/4) Public Works Facility (2) One-Ton Trucks Aiple Lift Station Lily Lake Lift Station Myrtle Street Lift Station TOTAL SEWER FUND: Lily Lake Fence on ballfield backstop Picnic area and walkway at Beach Lights and Timers for ballfield and tennis courts Heater and forks for skid loader TOTAL LILY LAKE FUND: Requested $8,000 $25,000 $1,800 $50,000 $1,800 $400 $15,000 $22,000 $514,000 $500,000 $60,000 $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 $620,000 $3,000 $65,000 $15,000 $3,100 $86,100 GRAND TOTAL - CAPITAL OUTLAY 1997: $3.217.845 Schedule E Recommeded Page 3 of 3 Schedule F e PAYABLE 1997 DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVIES DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1988A C.O. $108,098 1990A C.O. $414,908 1993C C.O. $284,346 1994D C.O. $ 23,410 1994B C.O. $ 56,036 1996A C.O. $542,995 $1,429,793 Cancel Levies for: 1994A Imp. $137,306 1987C Imp. $ 3,562 1989A Imp. $ 1,767 e 1986A C.O. $113,820 $256,455 e e e e LEGAL DEBT MARGIN As of August 2, 1996 Estimated Market Value Legal Debt Margin: Debt Limitation - 2% of estimated market value Total Bonded Debt Less: Improvement Bonds TIF Bonds Total Debt Applicable to Limitation Legal Debt Margin $25,785,000 ($6,830,000) ($10,520,000) Schedule G $639.460.800 $12,789,216 $8,435,000 $4.354,216 At e I I I_ I I MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council -r From: Sue Fitzgerald Date: August 20, 1996 Re: Downtown Historic Lighting Attached is the revised cost estimate for Main Street historic lighting from N.S.P. They have given costs for the "Acorn" and "Carriage" Vernon fixtures, both single and double units. Due to the narrow sidewalks downtown, the single unit is most feasible. STILLWATER MAIN STREET - STREET LIGHT PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL .r - Install 50 Vernon or Acorn, single or double fixtures with 70 watt high pressure sodium bulbs on fiberglass poles, 46 on Main Street and 4 on Chestnut. See estimate below: *Estimated project cost double units: 50 double Vernon units @ $5,100.00 ea. = $255,000.00 50 double Acorn units @ $4,558.00 ea. = $227,900.00 *Estimated project cost single units: 50 single Vernon units @ $3,500.00 ea. = $175,000.00 50 single Acorn units @ $3,220.00 ea. = $161,000.00 * installed cost includes restoration of sidewalk area and also anticipates use of existing conduit in sidewalk as of this date August 14, 1996. John Wertish (779-3105) Community Service Manager Northern States Power White Bear Lake _,,'h ~",~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,~'~' -'".'... -~------~~~.01'__'~-:'_""';-____.. ____._ .. __."""" ""' ..~....,;~~..- . -- e I . I e r. '11- .' .. ~., ;Are you prpqt con? Where do YOLlsfahd? By M. J. MAHON~Y.'. ",',,; -.. Wbl~h bridge Ji"oup are you rep. publl.her .' . . ..r~senting? There', the brtdge coalt- . . It's, really fl1scinating to witness..t~on, working to. atop the propo~'fd tho tnumphs and failures in ~o 1996 "., . new Interstate bndge.; . and there's Olympics. Emotions como pouring' . the Brldie Preset'Vationists who are out after the struggle ,Ii ov.er"I'he~, . already out front protecting the old are te~S tntrlumph. tearsln falling' Interstate BriqgcQnce the new tnter- _hort of tho goat Year. of pre para. atate bridge is buUt (if it's built); Jtrs tion race bY, in seconds or m"nutes. l\()t confusing. it' & educatlonal.' . It' salwaY8be6~ of sPeclolJntereSl;; ;'.. to me to watchpcople win tl)e gOld .~,:' The enthu8iasts surrounding'tti~ who 'weren' t supposed to"wi~(Ttiey. ' { . renovation and construclion of a "e'w come out of nowhere in some situa~: ~; :~otel at the old prison site are pleased thins. The media gets. caY8ht oft 'F . as' could be over. the connection of guard. :.,;.,,' ~. ~ad1sson joining forces Qt was an. It will be Intereslintt tQw,tch tho . nounced several days ago). But the trophy polltics in the next fewdaY$ aa I people 1n the midst of the pl8J)ning CarlLewistriclloputhimselfonth, .": MIKE'MAHONEY,: p.re looking forward to a complete 4x 100 meter relay team!n' the hopes financial package, where' S lhe of winning arc cord lOth~ldme@l.;. ;. BlTSQF BiADAR'" money? The City has already com. There are manywnocan p~sent.an. .;; mitt.ed on the purchase andre-sale (of emot~nalariUlJlenlto.a~pportLewi"~\oomer'of Main ~Chestnut St. . l tho B~te) \Q,th~ hQtel planners. but it~a IMld,his,hOP08;'\Voul~: t"lt:qo. sran4; r. om. .eia1aareloolcingfo. rcomments. just'a jWrtionof the total p~ject. TIie... to hav~ an ath~*,.Crom,!h~ Un,~ f :an~, ',tJ'l~e specifically. ..s~wot( for banker,arealwaYSBaylfli such things s. tales stan~ Wl~~th~.',~~~t:80Id~6~... f.....~.liihtin..' proposal. . . as ("great ideal"great plan. great fu. ;a~l-~,~~? . . " . ", . " ?; .of~icials say tho SO ,1nmps'pt.o~ ture, but where'. tho money?") . B~t here slhe biS ne8aU~ f~ flot;' ;.'~.e4;:WOUld cost about S 170tOOO~ :placmg Lewis in th'. fo~om,e..Q'...~, erO'}s..'a.' donor willing to give ,flUe wouldn't say@#t&;--@.ifhe .relaY1'\1l\ners,Hcwas.O~r~tc~~ :i $ 0,900, the City would be asked had a mouth fum'" ;scveral weeks ago to Join a:~oJ .qf.. '~190,.9QO.~.nd tMremalnlngS'O.POO TIle critter often called the "state runners who might ~.con~ldere4 ~Qr J. would be .received from property bird" played a mQjor tolotn last Fri- tc;lay Assignments when the Olym- owners who receivo benefit from the day nlght'!1 concert and appearance pies were held In Atlanta':'j new.Ughtl.ng.. . ", . .'. of the S~9ther8 Brothers. Minnesota He curned it down 1n Older to foc~. ;%at do you tllink? 1'ako a look at . bugs were plentiful during the musl- on lb. .~Il?~ j~mp, "".".:.1,:' .":,!U ..' .....'-"..'!".'.~...1ii1':Ule. .~.' " .om-like n.x. tu. re and if you have .cal and gag appearance and Brother Ht~tbedecl'\OP~~~'~j~;rJ,;r,:~n.9Plnion. contact either the City . Dlckgothls vtnu~ mouthful. He was Bot to~11vew\thiL'" ';'." i':~:":'i:~~;"~~\t;;::eh~beror a planning official from '. hac~g and choking and sald. "V ou .... ". . .;. .... ,,;,~I:i<tJ1e~~QfS,tUlw.ter. ..} know. they w~od us about bugs :' Slncereconatatulatlonstoavuy':;,. .:.,. ....,':: ;...\;:'. - ...... when we Sald wold come up here," It i,peeiat couple. celebr~~ng ~ ,SO-y~ .,. ;, ~6~~':41d)'0}1.think of the 'fesd~ ::., was a good show and a pat crow~. wed~lni annlvcl'lary this,: ~un~Y,i;~:' val? :f;()m.muni~cltlzens who have . .' ; . ~'h~~ chUdre~ ~ plannina U\.c;f"- 'an op.tJ in10narelnvlted to contact Dave A big and Imponan. t ~y. Aug. 26. tlVIUe& and dltecuns the prp~of, Eckber~, St. Croi~ Events, fora com- the day for the annual Stillwater Area events, Happy Annlv,er.ary to, ment or observation,'Those who do Chambe~ of Commerce golf touma. Don~a Bnd Bob Utech~~~'; ,.~thel'~nningwoU1dliketoknowhOW . ment, this year at th.e newly con. * ru/'w~=~=.' ~~:,.YOl!!~I," l\lt;Af'1ilil\'R~';1~'~,l~~'J;;~=~~::~~O;:.;;;~/,. antique lighting for,the Mait) S~.t': . \:,:.; ',fJ," . :.::;tf1;;aa:;:Ho:t::tJifiiUitgat~Wfntitng'::1~:.:'\,.;";" H C~~~:~~~ r:~~~~' ~;,~e;~~t"1 :;i;<';"':~:'li':<.<...t'!'i,:.J,I~'..;"....",.,:"!,,~:t:.t;;:i':}:::ji!"'i:,ji'::1,'1\~~::1~i~1~~1:~~~n#fn:sr~.~;'..~lj'~};:' 1 posal along wilh the City ofStillwlI.r.cr \ :"'fonl' ,", ;:"tli{j\'" :.,'nit.:,.,.::;. .~'.:"':::::l',;';',;:,;":.':'':'''': ":;:~'ltt:r.'/"::':':lt::: '.':;!';'..' -1 ~::p~~:t' ~sedso::t;~;;~~~ij~bNt;'j'jSr~li"\\i~ilt~l~D~l\':i'!\~~f\~,:i;i;F< e 'e' , " , .: ., PAGE 4 STILLWATER EVf:NII P<I lr JIIII J "". ,",", V_T ~.:'. , '.;. . . t '. "I.'i. > OPINION .r ~.;~ '~',;\: ~.'rJ,,:'1 bii": \. '.' . j'" _:1 " . . .. . , ....'...i1r 'I \''', '1",-;'- "' - . ~ O'I::l~~~tt.: ,~(ftbltDiiilr:"':':'" .. ,.... ",~~., It,. '''. .' .' . . Light up downtown's .life" ;" ", ' The city of Stillwater made a wise .: :( Chamber outlining a' plan to install. SO 'old- decision in 1991 when it revamped, ". .(ashiOp.e.~ street lights.up,and down Main downtown's sewer system, replaced thej. _', . "S~et.,. ',.' , . streets and installed new sidewalks. The. ,Under me plan, can-iage-style la~ps. extensive project affected m~rchantno a ',n,.\Would'be install~d from the Brick Alley greater extent than WaB predloted ~ j:,::~ ,',Building on the soutJi,.eQ,d to the Mi~nesota reconstruction extended into a second. (...'...,.'Ztphyr Train Depotonltl1e north end. ;The summer and caused its sha:re of ba~lou.ds~ " '~.hai1jbere~titl1atesJhe"project w:ould cost . publicity - but downtow~ weathe~d ~e.: $~70,Ooq, withJ~0,09Q';Oining froJn, Main storm and' today is a stronger, more Viable '. ~;:;S~~~,.~er~han~~ and $100,OOO',(r9rii t~.; retail district. .. ". '. " ,'::' " .i~q~'!tl~p~:pnlU'lc~s (TIP) funds ~r$etedfo~' . The renovation work fell short, how~'Yer~,,,','d,~\YntO\V;l:F,^t};anonymous donor 1S Offering after the City Council ". . ,~ .<ii" " );~:~.. ,::: I' ,:.' S20,QOq. . . yoted 3-2 to nix plans to . The, c~rrl.g~.tyle, .>~:'..rJ1e ~hamberexp~~ to ' l~sta~l old-fashioned street IIghtlng",whllen woul,dnl m8.kel:!ormalpresentatio~ hght1ng.!he ~ounci1 '. r.pl.c"th.~hJghw.y. '.' ..' ;. toiP~c,o~ncilat lt~.~ug." ' s~y~d ~lth hlghway:style t I .11 ht'.:'.,; . Id"d:d t'O 2~~eeting..lts~0~;jfit. bghtmg instead, and It IS " 8 Y '~,gr.~ /.W9U a .;., ",can g~t~ouncUapp~ova1, is those 8i~fe-like, non-' . dow:n,~wn ,.hlstorlc ;" :::"1 to.:hAv~!the li81\t8 Jn~mued . historical, rusty light poles ch8rm~:ltal.owo~ld be . ',;; by ne~tsprlri8. ' .. '. . you see downtown today. '.Invltlng tcrfolka wh9 : '. " W.e urse the ~ouricil to . Oddly and quietly, the: want tQ take I,nighttlme'.", adopttQe plan, 'The . council covered its stroll..': .... , , .. "'.:"',' carriage-style lighting, backside in 1991 by. Oi" ','. C while it wouldn't replac~ allowing conduits for old-fashioned,ligh\ " ,..th~,h'ighway,.style lights, would add to poles to be installed. Apparently. couricW,'; " . 'downtown.t's historic chann. It also would be members had a feeling that one day the ' . invitin8 to folks who. want to take a highway lighting would become a sty in' night~m'~'stroll. , ., downtown'~ eY~r and people woul~ rise 'up ~ .~~Thertis::an.added benefit to the to demand 1:ght1~g ~o~e in line WIth a Chamber's plan: Northern States Power nationall~ hIstone dlstnct. , ' .' ..CornptmYl~S set to agree toa 25~year . CounCil members in office five year$ag~:contr4ct i.tl. which it would install and we~e correct: ~n Tuesday evening. at ~e .., maintidn $e hisioric,;loo!dng lights for, . urgmg of the City of. Stillwater Cham~er of $3000 ......:.electricity included. . Commerce~ the City Council take a look at' , . an informational package put together by the Sounds like a golden opportunity. ,I _,.<,,;1' ,'" . )r;; . ,'j:'; ,,"I..' ", " I .t',~. ~. " '. : ~, ?: .: e e I el . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . through ttie paces at the annual football camp. See page 7. -UlJIUC1\!It4 r."~ Birth.place of Minnesota 126 South Second St., ...---.. Pior .};~~~. .~ 'u :---""'""-~ .. : Vol. 9; Issue 29 . ' 1 Stillwater, Minnesota 430-3037 ... '.... q"d .........- ....... ........ ................ ....."....-............. ......-................ ....... .. .. .", . ," ..... -. .... .................... ....... . ., - - . . . - . . . - . . ......,'.........." ...... ". .......... . . . . . .. .. Chamber proposes * decorative lighting' The City of Stillwater. Chamber of Commerce, working with City Planner Sue Fitzgerald and City Engineer Klayton Eck- 1es and Northern States Power. will be going before the City COlDlCil with a proposal 10 install hislOrical decorative lights along the Main Street business district. A sample of the proposed lights is in place in front of.Sherourne's Jewelry. 210 S. Main St. Inter- ested individuals are &'lked to contact their council member or city hall with their opinions cori;: cerning the project... j . As proposed, the decorative lighting would be funded using Sloo,OOO in TIP money. Busi- nesses in the district would con-' tribute $50.000 over three years. An anonymous donor has agreed to contribute S20.000. Get-out-the-vote effort p 1 ~." TH.~rl Bus lawsuit heads . . back to local court . . . The "'lawsuit" challenging' and dismissal times by about one ments put forth by the School Dis-, School District 834's decision to hour. The chaJJge is pan of the dis- trict's legal representatives; the . change 'the bus transportation. . trict's S 1. million budget adjust- finn of Knutson. Flynn, Dean and ,,' schedule for non-public elemen- . mentfor 1996-97 and is estimated. Olson, that judicial review of such .: tar)' schools next year is taiing a to result in a savings of about matters is only by petition for writ ; circuitous route. ", .\. . . $95,000. of certiorari to the Mirmesot8.!' . The lawsuit filed by the St.': The lawsuit initially filed in " Court of Appeats' ., , : '. . '. f . Croix Catholic School Associa~on ' district court had itstirst hearing. '- Legal repre~e~'tati~~s i;;r ~S[".:;- .' seeks a temporary and/or penna- ." before 10th Districl:Court Judge Croix Catholic, School ASsOCia~ : , nent injunc~on tohalt.~e~lapned :.' Mary Carlson on J.uly 8~ On July. ,t. tion,..O'Neill.,GrillsandiPNeiU:,';=" change which ~ ~ould. reqWIe' ther -, 10. ~udgeCarlson. ISS~ed an or~er"." filed the; writ ,to the Court;.of, Ap<ri . '. three non-public Schools '-:- '~aTem, ,.\", and Judgment of d.ism~ssal. findmgi.' peals the same day'Carlso~ issued,,' _Lu~.Ne~ He~~ ~~ ~ \ ",~ tb3t .the ~~C.lIC~ ~cks s~bject, ,~ '1,1<<2: tinding~.t'!\'i;;;;"~ ,..' .r;/~"li"i. .'l~::;{.' . St. CrOlx~C~th~b~ -;,"recelvl~g matter JUflS~lctIO~.to r~vlew .8,'~ Last,weCk.$e Court oL4.p-.:. transportaUon services from Dls- school board s admlDlstratlon decl- peaJ~ sent the mauerbackto 10th.) trict 834 ~ alter their school start sion. Carlson agreed ,with argu- ". ;, (s.8 sCta' I Iii' '.J" , ) ;~. . . '... "'~.'. -,~:i',tit~"~.!:t' ~t'~.~..{!1'...l.:.i'1' ri,.'lit'1 i'._.\'~....,4-',- .tj:>-,:~:-.t -, _..00 :~~~10:i,~, "'~;;T.1i' ...."":~Y!~t. : 4.1: .i.,.~llJ:, "'11. '}.:~::JJ!.J;.._i{,.,j;;.,~ J' .'9l' l'~ ::-,'f.~.,~;!~.. ":1l"!'t.'(.i3k:4,:)'t5.'hr;S,;..,,{_' -4' '1' ""\.. .'~. . ... ;:: j ~.. ~. t T~" 51"'~"''' " ,,.If. "'~,. ,urgai~~~$J"f:~r7~J :o~cupylociil 'polzcii .': I ';";' ':'" _~ . . A burglar(s) continues to hit Oak Park Heights .Police echo garages in Stillwater. Police re- the reminder 10 lock up valuables, . ceived two reports on burglaries on that in the wake of several thefts T',lv 11. horn 'n """siclcncc<: 'n the fr(',,,, ''''hi..''': '..!' when his order was delivered, he told the cashier he thought he had ordered a burger, as well. He then .' .~ . ~.. \:~~'" { ".~~.t~~~f~J;: 1J; i1 ~'J'" \" .~..~~'; , :~" i. ~~'~\~~I.~l.ilt~"!"!lSb~~'''ji'''''''''.''I'J~''.'''.'''''' " , " .''''"'"' ....;,."..,,,..., '.' ,.... " ... ,. 1.111' ',' ..1IiBi1ii .;.. :;~&.ii.:J~I~.;,~.:,.;~", ,~.. w~ ,~'~t:: -~~4.~Z.(:~~1L""',5,'~~~":~'l~~:;i:i~ .;~:i~utl~.:.~'~r~~tAlj:-' +.~ ST. CROIX DRUG COMPANY 132 So. Main Street STILLWATER, MN. 55082 612-439-5030 "~.Y" i"it'll" Jr'.'!l:.~ :-'lj~-\~, r~;:.'~i;/)i. ~::,t-;..,__:; 1'1; '\;"" " '.. ,''';' I;. . j" .... ...... ~'k, '_ ','+ t, .' ,~i,...., ~i~ \ .:.~ \"'. ~'.:J ;? '\ k",,~.,J ~ ~..~ ".,.'~. . ,...'...,."n..'...."..... ";-',' - ~- - .'...) -.l;. _. . ,J:. V' t~~~' .' .'. l'". I '. ~." .,... L~~ ,~,. " e \'"l".c.~...w:~t~'~".<1~~~"..4r?:'~"...... _~~:,.~\,~_J; ~ ;s - - _ '. ~'"," ' " -#'-~-~,:" .~"'^,.;:::, _.~':~';~~;;:'.;~~~~ .....,:~'- -~ : TO QosC,c. p.O' ~ 51y, ~o..Ul Yn~ \ , DATE ~ 1, [4L1~ SUBJECT: S60-q~ ~~~teWl!s D\(U\C~ <3~" ~ .-~-,- ""~"'''Jl''..-.~i:;'lt''tln~i:1:r '-_C''":1'. ...,....',.-~... '., <~._~,ih~~~r~~(~i~\.. -'. "~,- " - ".l" -;~:.' '~'" - -~i{)!--~., ./t~-~,~<1~~::~~f~~~:.6~h:t:~~~.._.._,.. d, ...- 1.i,'.A>;,UJ ':.I . ~.."_.__.~=:::L~., .~~~::~:.:=~-::=:_:-7;-~~~~1~W r:-'J"rED ... U.SA e aii 27 / 1996}~~"~~2 "-- - 6123517883 . "SHER- - . . ...- BURNE: i 5 PAGE En .. ~ It) r- ~ Oher6urne .~ gold" ~ gems MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY e '~~i~ ~~~~~ . ~. -+-- (l.LL --& .. - e ___..1 / ~-t..'-'V ) Y(>t!CP ~. ,~..~ ~~~ "-~ ;tk- ~ ~~ tZ- ~~. ~~CfT~- ~t~/~~~ ,-- P.O. Box 221. 210 S. Main St. · StillWater, MN e I.. \ . - J!l1IleUL 1 1 1 1 J L________ _~ - -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- CITY OF STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City Councll 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 August 17, 1996 Dear Councll Members, The City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is requesting a small investment of City funds to assist in equipping the Chamber oftlce with reliable computer hardware for our business/ office/Internet activities. We are also in need of some outdoor furniture for community events. As you may already know, The City Chamber already has a Home Page on the World Wide Web with a map, historical information, calendar of events, list of shops, restaurants, accommodations, recreation activities, and color photos of the area. So far, this Internet site has been viewed by nearly 1,200 people on-line, and it generates an average of two emall requests per day. We currently have no equipment e in the Chamber office for handling this activity, so all correspondence must be handled from remote computers by various members of our Board of Directors. We have also invested a great amount of time, energy, and funds into several special events in Pioneer Park and Lowell Park, for the enjoyment of our city residents as well as tourists. The Chamber owns no furniture for semng food at such events as the Taste of Stillwater, Music on the Waterfront, Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast, and the Fall Art/ Jazz Festival. Assistance from the City Councll would help equip us for the future so we don't need to search for loaned furniture for each event. Please review the attached proposals for possible inclusion in the City's budget for this Fall, 1996. We greatly appreciate your consideration and will continue to work hard to promote Stillwater aggressively and professionally in the future. Thank you for your consideration. 2 Attch: Computer Equipment Outdoor Tables & Chairs Sincerely, r-- e ~ James P. Laskin President P.O. BOX 516, STILLWATER, MN 55082 PHONE: 612-439-4001 . FAX: 612-439-4513 . E-MAIL: CHAMBER@STLLWTR.COM. WEB SITE: HTIP://WWWSTLLWTR.COM/CHAMBER / COMPUTBR EQUlPMBNT FOR CITY CHAMBBR OF COMMBRCB e Pentium-166 tower cabinet 32 me, BOO RAM 1.2 gig HD Standard Keyboard 81 mou.. IS" Color Monitor 28.8 Voice/FAX Modem 512 Kb pipeliDed bunt cache Video card: 64 bit pci with 2 me. RAM Windows 95 Microsoft: Office CD ROM drive Sound Card 81 .pe&bn Color Printer (RP 682-C) Pentium-l66 tower cabinet 16 me, BOO RAM 1.6 gig RD Standard Keyboard 81 mou.. IS" Color Monitor 28.8 Voice/FAX Modem 512 Kb pipeliDed bunt cache Video card: 64 bit pci with 2 me, RAM Windows 95 Microsoft: Office CD ROM drive Color Printer (HP 682-C) Tape Back-up drive (1.6 me.) Total Quote from DBLL MARKETING .2,821.00 Total Quote from MARNER IRT'L .2,979.00 MARIfER INTERNATIONAL stWwater e 439-8181 (Martin Fenner) Man Order from Austin, TX 800-727-1100 EXT 61960 (Scott) Pentium-166 tower cabinet 16 me, BOO RAM 2.0 gig RD Standard Keyboard 81 mouse 17" Color Monitor 28.8 Voice/FAX Modem 256 Kb pipeliDed bunt cache Video card: 64 bit pel with 2 me, RAM Windows 95 Microsoft: Oft'1ce CD ROil drive Color Printer (RP 682-C) Tape Back-up drive (3.2 mee) Total Quote from GATEWAY 2000 .2,926.00 THREE SEPARATE QUOTES OF VERY SIMILAR EQUIPMENT, ALL AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. e MaD order from Gateway 1-800-846-4208 . ! \. . e OUTDOOR TABLES 81 CHAIRS FOR CITY CHAMBER 01' COMMBRCB 4&" Round Plastic Patio Tables 25 @ $64 = $1600.00 48" Round Plastic Patio Tables 25 @ $50 = $1250.00 CLBARARCE PRICES I High-back Stackable Plastic Chain 150 @ $13 = $1950.00 CLBARARCE PRICES I Low-back Stackable Plastic Chain 150 @ $& = $1200.00 Seasonal Concepts Har Mar Man Rolle9l11e 636-5900 (Scott) Hoigaard's St. Louis Park, MR 929-1351 (Brian O'Briall) e TWO SEPARATE QUOTES AT S~SO.~CL~CEPmC~. COLORS AND STYLES MAY BE MIXED. it , Ie e -- ... =-~ TRAIL HEAD August 12, 1996 Mayor and City Council City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Stillwater, MN 55082 Honorable Mayor and Council, I am writing to formally request your reconsideration"of the approval for Interlachen 3rd Addition in Stillwater. I believe the original plan (l-A) submitted would provide a better development for the City, the neighborhood, and for Trail Head Development. Plan 1-A (the .original) and Plan 1-B (as approved) contain the same road layout. The difference between the two plans is that Plan 1-B called for park land to be dedicated in lieu of a cash park dedication fee. I estimate the cash park dedication fee to be $40,920.00. " The original plan was reccommended by City Staff .in their report of July 12, 1996. The plan was also unanimously approved by Planning Commission at their June meeting. Economically, I think Plan 1-A would be more advantageous to the City. Under the current approval the City would recieve .7 acre park overlooking a wetland in lieu of the park dedication fee. A majority of Interlachen Drive would not benefit our lots. We would therefore like to petition the City for a public improvement project. The City has 504 feet of frontage on Interlachen Way and Interlachen Drive adjacent to.t~park, While not all of this would be assessable because it is a corner lot, I believe the City's share could exceed $40,000.00. Assessments could also be levied against Mr. and Mrs. Cowen, who have 142 feet of frontage. I believe this would be inconsistent with their wishes fo~ their property. Is the value of the park recieved worth the potential street expenditure and possible impact on bonding capacity of the City. I also would question the quality of the park recieved. The park would have road on two sides and the grades from the road to the wetland would provide little room for passive amenities. There are numerous wetlands in the area, including Deerpath Pond, which could,provide greater opportuntity for passive enjoyment. Perhaps an easement for viewing purposes could provide equal benefit without the cost. Trail Head Development Corporation . 514 Nicollet Mall . Suite 570 . Minneapolis . Minnesota 55402 . 612341 . 0840 . Fax 332 . 4728 .. . e The wetland in Plan l-B would be over 7,000 square feet smaller than the wetland in l-A due to mitigation. Whether less disturbance of the original wetland or the creation of a larger wetland under an approved plan is more desirable is a difficult question for me to answer. My engineers have indicated to me that the wetland in l-A is more desirable from the perspectiive of grades. In listening to the comments of neighbors it is my impression that the park concept was most desirable if it was contiguous with Meadowlark Park. Whether this was to increase the park area or keep Interlachen Drive from being constructed I am not sure. Many did express concern over the drainage situation in Meadowlark Park. Plan l-B does not offer any resources to help alleviate this situation. I would like to ask for your reconsideration to proceed with Plan l-A as a private project. I think the park dedication fee may be put to better use to improve Meadowlark Park and/or acquire adjacent park land. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with the park board and the city to see if we could improve the drainage in the area and the utility of the park. I think we could provide more benefit to the City with less financial impact under this scenario. e Thank you for considering this request. Respectfully, ~.rPV Jim Peterson Trail Head Development Corporation cc Steve Russell Clayton Eckles Dave Magnuson .' itl .- ... e . / (.-- j I I I I I J / / ,,/ .' e , , .' '" '" '" ," ", " .... ., ~ " "", 1" ",. I .... (ifW>~IC SCALE'. '. j .. ..: ~~'~fn1c'orl~~Ck=ME~~{N .;.,.~~ = :tri:xI~NG utlLITIU Itrtltl' tCM€NC1NO vmnt. 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Paul, Minnesota 55104 645-4267' 644-2156 (fax) email: m1hpdC@bitstream.com ~~ \ ......lft \..;1 \ Mat Hollinshead, consultant The Honorable Bill Luther Member of Congress 1811 Weir Drive, Suite 150 Woodbury, Minnesota 55125 Au~ust 6. 1996 Dear Congressman Luther: ~ River Town Restoration (RTR) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of 70 members in and around the city of Stillwater, dedicated to preserving the heritage and historic resources of Stillwater. RTR has retained me as their staff to pursue the issue of the status and future of Stillwater's Historic Lift Bridge. Enclosed are copies of recent correspondence with Roger Kennedy, Director of the National Park Service, and James Denn, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Also enclosed are background documents, in reverse chronological order. Mr. Kennedy has not replied to our July 15 letter. We request that you .revlew this issue and, as Congressional representative for the members of RTR, help RTR obtain a clear and consistent explanation from Mr. Kennedy and the National Park Service. According to NPS St. Croix office spokesperson John Dougherty as quoted in the enclosed July 29 Pioneer Press story, the National Park Service local office continues to believe NPS's April, 1995 agreement with the transportation agencies is valid. As indicated in the same article, MnDOT's current position appears unchanged form April 1995, despite its May 1996 correspondence with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). It may be that the removal of the Lift Bridge is not called for in any of MnDOT's formal plans, but that is not good enough. What is needed as a first step is for both NPS and MnDOT to formally renounce, to each other in writing, the April 1995 agreement. RTR, like ACHP, believes the April, 1995 agreement vio- lated the cultural impact process of the Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed new crossing and requires the EIS be reopened. Please address correspondence to me at my office in St. Paul. Thank you. Sincerely, Mat Hollinshead Consultant River Town Restoration, Inc. Enclosures 11 " e e e ) FIE Program Development Consultants 1728 Hague Avenue Sl. Paul, Minnesota 55104 645-4267 . 644-2156 (fax) email: m1hpdC@bitstream.com fa .:I....IIIH:IIIII~. (RTR) RIVER · TOWN · REsroRATION, me P.O. Box 702 · Stillwater · MN · 55082 Mat Hollinshead, consultant Primer and Action Call The Plan to Tear Down Stillwater's Historic Lift Bridge ~ outlined in the front-page St. Paul Pioneer Press article on the inside pages of this primer, the National Park Service (NPS) .,no state and federal transportation agencies re attempting to ensure now the destruction within a few short years of Stillwater's Historic Lift Bridge. One of these parties, NPS, is charged by law with protecting the Lift Bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; NPS administers the National Register-and hence is guardian of the Historic Lift Bridge. Instead, NPS and the state and federal transportation agencies "agreed" to remove the Lift Bridge in letters dated April, 1995. We have copies of those letters. On July 15, 1996, River Town Restoration, Inc. (RTR) requested NPS director Roger Kennedy renounce this "agreement." On July 23, RTR requested Commissioner James Denn of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnD01) renounce the "agreement." RTR has requested that MnDOT fonnally correspond with NPS to that effect. Although NPS director Kennedy stated in May, 1996 correspondence with President Richard ~oe of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that NPS "is for the bridge," in that same letter he blamed MnDOT for the entire threat to the Lift Bridge and ignored NPS's own correspondence of April, 1995. Neither state nor federal transportation agencies have lead responsibility for "cultural resources" -historic preservation, among other things. NPS does. Transportation agencies, however, are required to comply with federal historic preservation law. RTR has no official position on the new St. Croix Bridge. Nevertheless, we must understand that NPS, in addition to betraying its historical preservation obligations, has betrayed its other major legal obligation, that of protecting the natural quality of the valley. Documents show NPS itself proposed to drop its opposition to the New St. Croix Crossing, the largest visu- al intrusion on the St. Croix's natural qualities since the King Plant was built. The only condi- tion for this NPS surrender of one legal responsibility was the surrender of its other legal responsibility-protection of cultural resources. It asked that the transportation agencies agree to remove the Lift Bridge. Hence the so-called "agreements" of April, 1995, mentioned above. In pursuing such a quid pro quo, NPS has thus betrayed both of its primary legal responsibili- ties: (1) it has declined to protect the natural quality of the St. Croix at Stillwater, and neverthe- less (2) it has insisted on the destruction of the historic character of the St. Croix River at Stillwater, consisting most prominently of the Historic Lift Bridge. If the April 1995 "agreement" were to prevail, it would also violate the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the New Crossing, which states that the Lift Bridge is a separate issue from the New Crossing, and will be addressed in a complete and separate public process of its own. MnDOT's signature on the EIS-a document costing millions of taxpayer dollars and thousands of volunteer and agency manhours-is a commitment that it has no plan to remove the Lift Bridge. If MnDOT's April 1995 deal to tear down the Lift Bridge gains any legal or political standing, the EIS is meaningless. Why has MnDOT not disavowed that deal? Paae 1 " ~ Stillwater Historic Lift Bridge issue primer, page 2 - August 3, 1996 ... _ In May, 1996, the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) gave MnDOT . notice that MnDOT's April 1995 deal negated the historical preservation component of the EIS. In a written response, MnDOT denied any linkage between the new bridge and the fate of the Lift Bridge, but MnDOT project director Mark Benson stated in the July 29, 1996 Pioneer Press that MnDOT will, at the appropriate time, request the Lift Bridge's removal. Other aspects of the issue: f 1 ) The Lift Bridge is the logo and trademark of historic Stillwater. It is to Stillwater what ~ the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, the Golden QtteBridge to San Francisco, the Brooklyn Bridge to New York City and the Gateway Arch to St. Louis. Destruction of the Lift Bridge will destroy a vital part of Stillwater's identity and a priceless marketing asset. (2)BaCk-uP of traffic at certain hours because of the lifting of the bridge. Traffic manage- ment strategies, an altered lift schedule and/or adaptive reuse for bicycles and pedestri- ans WIth a new bridge for motorized traffic, could solve this problem. Lift schedules are con- trolled by the Coast Guard, out of their St. Louis, MO office. e (3 \ No enforcement of weight restrictions. Semis that violate the posted weight restrictions land d~ 90 percent of the damage to the physical condition of the Lift Bridge, routinely use it. There is no enforcement of the weight restrictions. MnDOT claims there is no room to weigh trucks. We disagree. The trucks also vibrate historic buildings downtown. (4)LaX or nonexistent preventive maintenance, which could make the preservation of the bridge much more costly or even impossible financially, structurally and/or mechanical- ly. MnDOT has no incentive to maintain the Lift Bridge; on the contrary, a dangerous Lift Bridge would force its closure and probably its removal from the National Register. fS ) The economic contribution of the Lift Bridge would be substantial even with construc- ~ tion of a new bridge. This contribution could be preserved by (a) retaining the Lift Bridge for strictly regulated vehicular traffic, or (b) converting it for bicycle, pedestrian and rubber-wheeled trolley use, as with the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. (6)POPUlar sentiment. There is no doubt that overwhelming public support exists and can be mobilized for preserving the Lift Bridge. It is an issue the provokes passionate feel- ings both in Stillwater and elsewhere, almost always in favor of keeping the Lift Bridge. What you can do right now e With each passing month, the physical condition and bureaucratic status of the Lift bridge worsens, and its preservation becomes more difficult. We already have peti- tions at stores along Main Street and at the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in the Grand Garage in historic downtown Stillwater. Some elected officials have already signed. IF YOU WOULD UKE TO HELP SAVE OUR HISTORIC LIFT BRIDGE. MAKE A COpy OF THE PETITION'INSERT. SIGN IT YOURSELF IN THE FIRST BlANK. AND COMPLETE IT BY OBTAINING THE SIGNATURES AND MAIUNG INFORMATION OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT WORK AND ON YOUR BLOCK. THEN RETURN IT TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE TOP OF THE PETITION. -. e e e 't RIVER · TOWN · RESIORATIOM, IliG P.o. Box 702 Stillwater. Minnesota 55082 .Julv 23. 1996 Mr. James N. Denn Commissioner Minnesota Department of Transportation Transportation Building 395 John Ireland Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -i' RE: Stillwater, Minnesota, Historic Lift Bridge Dear Commissioner Denn: River Town Restoration (RTR) is a 501(c)(3) organization of citizens in and around Stillwater 4~di~t~c;i.~0.pres~rving Stillwater's historic resources. RTR has made preservation of Stillwater's Historic Lift Bridge a priority, including, if necessary, identifying reuses and fund- ing sources for the preservation of the Lift Bridge. Enclosed is a copy of your April 25, 1995 letter to Federal Highway Administration Division Administrator Alan R. Steger, which reads in part as follows: "...we agree: 1. That only normal maintenance will be performed on the existing Stillwater bridge and that the estimated useful life is 10-15 years. 2. That the existing Stillwater bridge will be removed within 10 years of completion of the new bridge." A May 9, 1995 letter from the National Park Service regional director to Mr. Steger, also copied in the enclosed docu- ments, states identical terms. Also enclosed for reference is your May, 1996 letter to Robert Bush of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, stating, "There is no project in our 3-year Transportation Improvement Program, our 5-year work/study plan, or our long range Transportation System Plan that will alter or remove the existing bridge in Stillwater." I am writing to inquire if you have corresponded with the National Park Service affirming that your April, 1995 agreement and letter quoted first above, stating that the bridge was to be removed within 10 years of the completion of the new bridge, is now null and void, and if so, to request from you a copy of that correspondence. If you have communicated with NPS to that effect, has NPS replied to you? Your May 31 1996 correspondence to Robert Bush also affirms that MnDOT is "committed to the Section 106 process." In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) dated December, 1994, also Page 1 of 2 Banchy/Denn 960723, page 2 of 2 enclosed as an attachment to the Advisory Council On Historic Preservation's May 7, 1996 let- ter to Mr. Steger, one of the premises of that MOA was that the Lift Bridge would remain part of the trunk highway system and thus not need to be subject to the 106 process of the New St. Croix Crossing. We see the language in the 1994 MOA as applying not just for ten years or until major overhaul was required, as stated in your April, 1995 correspondence, but rather as applying in perpetuity. Your May, 1996 response to the ACHP leaves the door wide open. We ask that if you have not done so already, you formally inform the National Park Service that the April, 1995 understanding is reversed and that the assumption stated in the 1994 MOA-that the Lift Bridge will remain on the trunk highway system-refers to the long term, not just the bridge's remaining "useful life" withflt1( a major overhaul. If that is not MnDOT policy, then we ask that you clarify to us, to the City of Stillwater, and to the general public what MnDOT policy is regarding the Lift Bridge for the years beyond its estimated 10- or 15- year "useful life." As you are no doubt aware, the economic vitality and future of downtown Stillwater is tied very closely to the fate of the Lift Bridge. We believe those who have spent many years promoting historic Stillwater as a tourist site, including our own members, deserve to know what MnDOT is really intending, and to see that intention reflected consistently in MnDOT's actions and communications with other state and federal agencies and with the public. We would like to have these questions answered w~thin the next month, as we plan what steps to take to pursue a preservation campaign for the Lift Bridge. Thank you for your attention to this request. In replying to this inquiry to the above address, please copy our consultant, as follows: Mat Hollinshead Program Development Consultants 1728 Hague Ave. St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Sincerely, Brent Banchy President Enclosures CC: MNSHPO State Senator Laidig, State Representatives Holsten and Larsen .. e e e I . . e e RIVER · TOWN · RESTORATION, me P.O. Box 702 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Mr. Roger Kennedy Director National Park Service POB 37127 Washington D.C. 20013-7127 July 15. 1996 RE: Stillwater, Minnesota, Historic Lift Bridge i" Dear Mr. Kennedy: Also in the packet, near the top, is your May, 1996 letter to Richard Moe, stating, "We think it [the Historic Lift Bridge] should be a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The only problem lies, not with us, but with the highway department, which so far, is failing to assure the locals that the bridge will, in fact, be maintained and operated." In a 1994 memorandum of agreement, included in this packet as an attachment to the Advisory Council On Historic Preservation's May 7, 1996 letter to Mr. Steger, the Federal Highway Administration, MnDOT and WISDOT all signed on to the premise that the Lift Bridge would remain part of the trunk highway system. A May 31, 1996 letter from MnDOT Commissioner Denn states again that the Section 106 process will be followed regarding the disposition of the Lift Bridge. Page 1 of 2 Banchy/Kennedy 960715, page 2 of 2 Your May 1996 letter to Richard Moe is heartening in principle, but in practice seems to dele- gate NPS'8 role as guardian of the nation's cultural resources, among them the Lift Bridge, to another Federal agency, the "highway department," which has no such mission. It also makes no reference to the April, 1995 commitment NPS obtained of the removal of the Lift Bridge within 10 years of the completion of the New Crossing. e A further consideration is the Sierra Qub suit against the proposed New Crossing. Sierra Club members argue the preservation of the Lift Bridge depends upon preventing the New Crossing, because once the New Crossing is done MnDOT will telescope their demo schedule for the Lift Bridge in order to avoid maintaining two bridges. 'f!1at is a compelling argument, but could apply just as well to the central corridor-their prt)oable preference for a New Crossing. In addition to our primary request, stated above, we therefore also request a statement of official NPS policy on the fate of the Lift Bridge were the site of the New Crossing moved to the cen- tral corridor. We are concerned the NPS doctrine of nonproliferation, which requires no net increase in man- made structures within certain kinds of areas, here clashes with NPS's mission as guardian of the nation's cultural resources. We are particularly concerned that if the application of the non- proliferation doctrine results in the removal of the Lift Bridge, it will represent a failure on NPS's part to recognize the human heritage component of the Lower St. Croix River. Once again, let me express my own and River Town Restoration's appreciation for your person- al interest in historic preservation, and our gratitude for your attention to this issue in particular. a River Town Restoration is a 50l(c)(3) organization of citizens in and around Stillwater dedicat- ,., ed to preserving Stillwater's historic resources. RTR has made preservation of the Lift Bridge one of its top priorities, including a campaign to publicize the status of, identify reuses for, and seek funding for the preservation of the Lift Bridge. We look forward to your reply. In responding to me (at the above address), please also copy our consultant, as follows: Mat Hollinshead Program Development Consultants 1728 Hague Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104. Sincerely, Brent Banchy President Enclosures CC: Con~ressman Luther Senator Paul Wellstone Senator Rod Grams e .PRESERVATION ALLIANCE of Minnesota '. July 19, 1996 Mr. Roger Kennedy, Director National Park Service P. O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 Dear Mr. Kennedy: i" We received a copy of your May 1996 letter to Richard Moo, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, concerning the Stillwater Lift Bridge. As you may know, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota strongly supports the preservation of the Stillwater bridge and we appreciate your expressions of support. However, your letter niakes no mention of the April 1995 commitment the National Park Service apparently obtained from the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to remove the bridge within 10 years of the completion of the new crossing. On June 10, the Board of Directors of the Preservation Alliance unanimously passed a resolution asking the park service to reverse its position on the removal of the Stillwater bridge (resolution enclosed). e We also note in your May 1996 letter to Richard Moo that the onus for not moving forward with a process to plan the preservation and, ifnecessary~ reuse of the lift bridge seems to be placed on the transportation authorities. We feel that responsibility belongs to all of the agencies whose policies affect the lift bridge, including the park service. In our view, the park service sho~dd not delegate responsibility on this matter, but playa leadership role in trying to preserve this federally designated historic landmark. ~~ Roger Brooks President Attachment c: Senator Paul Wellstone Senator Rod Grams Representative Bruce Vento Representative Bill Luther Richard Moo e " International Market Square 275 Market Street Suite 54 Minneapolis MN 55405-1621 612- 338-6763 FAX: 612-338-79.81 e e e . . Resolution, The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota WHEREAS, the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE, in Stillwater, Minnesota, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; ancf ' WHEREAS, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota has listed the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE among the top ten most endangered historic properties in the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE is an essential element in the identity and the vitality of the Historic District of downtown Stillwater and, in fact, connects two parts of the City of Stillwater; and WHEREAS, local historic preservation'organizations, such as the Washington County History Network and River Town Restoration,. Inc., as well as the City of Stillwater, are on record favoring the preservation of the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE; and WH;EREAS, the Lower S1. Croix Riverway and environs has been recognized by the National Park Service and other involved agencies as having strong cultural and historical resources in addition to its natural and recreational features; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement of December 1994, signed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, states that the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE will be retained on the trunk highway systems of Minnesota and Wisconsin and will not be affected by the TH 36/STH 64 New S1. Croix Crossing Project; and WHEREAS, in correspondence to the Federal Highway Administrator dated April 25, 1995, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation agreed to a National Park Service offer to drop its opposition to the New S1. Croix Crossing Project in return for a commitment to remove the mSTORlC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE at the end of its useful life, estimated at roughly 10 years; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, because of this new commitment, has declared the December 1994 Memorandum of Agreement null and void and hence the Section 106 process for the New S1. Croix Crossing Project incomplete; and .. WHEREAS, in a response to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation dated May 31, 1996, Commissioner James Denn of the Minnesota Department of Transportation stated that a separate Section 106 process will be initiated Qefore "any change in jurisdiction or disposition occurs," thus implying no pre-existing commitment to the national park service exists; and e WHEREAS, if the New S1. Croix Crossing Project is built as planned, the peak time traffic congestion at the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE and current high peak time use levels of the mSTORIC STnLW ATER LIFT BRIDGE will moderate so as to eliminate adverse effect on surrounding historic reloUrces or the bridge itself, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED · that the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota requests that the National Park Service reverse its position that the mSTORIC STnL W ATER LIFT BRIDGE must be removed if the New S1. Croix Crossing Project is built; and · that the Alliance requests that the park service establish and aftinn as policy that the preservation of the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE, a major cultural and historic feature of the Lower S1. Croix Scenic Riverway, is a priority goal of the park service; and · that the Alliance requests that the park service work with state and federal transportation agencies and any other concerned agencies to devise a means of assuring the mSTORIC STILLWATER LIFT BRIDGE's ongoing support and maintenance. - Agreed to unanimously by the Board of Directors in Minneapolis, Minnesota June 10, 1996 . Signed 2,~ ~~rookr, Preskknt e , .. {(i~ -'\oJ' _..~ 0,. f.... Minnesota Department of Transportation Transportation Building 3?5 J;':'~'~. ;~e..~"G 3("""~.?~,,,,: e S3:~, ?..~:'j'. '.~ '~""~s~J;a 55155..399 May 31, 1996 Mr. Robert D. Bush Executive Director Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #809 ;' Washington, DC 20004 Dear Mr. Bush: Alan Steger of the Federal Highway Administration forwarded your letter to me dated May 7, 1996, regarding the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the TH 36/STH 64 St. Croix River crossing project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has a long standing commitment to historic resources as evidenced by our good working relationship with both your office and our State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Minnesota. We value this relationship and are committed to resolving this issue. e There is no project identified in our 3-year Transportation Improvement Program, our S-year work/study plan, or our long range Transportation System Plan that will alter or remove the existing bridge in Stillwater. We therefore restate that the existing bridge is not affected by construction of the new bridge or by any other planned DOT project. We are committed to the Section 106 process. We will follow all procedures outlined in that law as well as any other applicable State and Federal laws when a change in jurisdiction or disposition occurs to the existing historic lift bridge. There has been considerable misleading infonnation in the local press regarding the old-bridge disposition and many other elements of the project. To help clear up the facts, MnIDOT recently prepared a project newsletter and mailed it to the 28,000 residents in the project area. The newsletter states that: "The Stillwater lift bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by federal law. A separate decision making process will be used to detennine the final disposition of the old bridge at the end ofits useful life (10 or 15 more years)." I have enclosed two copies of the newsletter for your review. This statement is consistent with the DOT's statement in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and confirms our commitment to the federal laws that protect historic structures. e -'" .:.."':. ,..... ..... - - . - ' Mr. Robert D. Bush May 31, 1996 Page 2 e We trust that this explanation satisfies your concerns regarding the separate issue of the old bridge. Before any change in jurisdiction or disposition occurs, the DOT's and FHW A, in cooperation with your office, the SHPO's of both states, and the publi~ will initiate the Section 106 process along with any other state and federal requirements for such changes:r Please contact Mark Benson at 612-429- 0405 if you have any further comments or questions. Sincerely, enclosures (2) cc: Alan R. Steger - FHW A Dennis Gimmestad - MnlSHPO Charles H. Thompson - Wis/DOT Marty Beekman - Wis/DOT Darryl Durgin Chuck Siggerud Joe Hudak Larry Foote Mark Benson ~~~. ~~ _~.r ~ _~~f} ". ~~"P ~,,~ \ ~8. ~ ~. ~~f:?ro.'L ,~ ~ ~ ~ e e Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #808 Washington, D.C. 20004 e May 7, 1996 Mr. Alan R. Steger Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Metro Square Building, Suite 490 7th Place and Robert Street S1. Paul, MN 55101-2333 Ref: The 36/STH 64 New S1. Croix River Crossing Project Stillwater Minnesota and Houlton, Wisconsin Dear Mr. Steger: ~ This letter is intended to follow up previous correspondence and conversations with your staff regarding our concerns about the referenced project. As you may recall, on December, 8, 1994, the Council exercised a Memmorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Highway Administration, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WIDOT), and the State Historic Preservation Officers of Minensota and Wisconsin, regarding administration of the referenced project in order to take into account effects to historic resources. It was our understanding in conducting our review of this project, and the MOA specifically states, that the Historic SiIlwater Lift Bridge "-will not be affected by this project, and will be subject to further review pursuant to 36 CFR 800 for future changes in jurisdiction or disposition". The subsequent joint letter to you dated April 25, 1995 from MNDOT Commissioner James N. Denn and WIDOT Secretary Charles H. Thompson contains a commitment, "That the existing Sillwater bridge will be removed within 10 years of completion of the new bridge." We disagree that the joint letter merely restates, as your letter of August 14 suggests, "...a position which has not changed" since the MOA was executed. e The MOA was clear in its intent that the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge would be maintained on the systems of both Minnesota and Wisconsin. The joint letter to which you refer most definitely indicates a change in position from that represented to us during consultation to develop the existing agreement. The ultimate removal of the historic Stillwater bridge and associated adverse affects to historic property were not taken into account during the course of consultation leading to the existing MOA, nor have they been appropriately addressed in the public arena or under Section 4(t). To determine at this time, without input from the SHPO, Council, and members of the public, that the historic bridge will be removed within ten years does not meet the requirements of the MOA or Section 106. Furthermore, the commitment made by two signatories of the existing MOA that the historic bridge will be removed unduly constrains fulfillment of the stipulated obligation for all parties to engage in further review pursuanuo 36 CFR Part 8oo)f changes in jurisdicti~~,<?r disposition of the hi~toric _bridge are contemplated. We hereby find, therefQreilhatFHWA has failed to C:arry"OUtthe'tenn; ofth'e'cxistirigMOA\"hich we'deem t<> be null and void.~ Pursuant to 35 CFR S 8oo.8( e), failure to carry out the terms of a Memorandum of Agreement requires FHW A to resubmit the undertaking to the Council for comment in accordance with Section 800.6. Accordingly, FHW A should re-initiate consultation by providing the documentation required pursuant to 3655 8oo.8(b)and (c), including descriptions of the full range of affected historic properties, descriptions and evaluations of any mitigation measures or alternatives considered to deal with the undertaking's effects on historic properties, and a summary of the views of the State Historic Preservation Officers and any interested persons. Until such time as you have re-initiated consultation and the parties have concluded a new Memorandum of Agreement for this project, we strongly caution you not to take any action that may foreclose consideration of the full range of alternatives to replacement of the existing bridge. Should you wish to discuss this issue further, contact Mary Ann Naber at (202) 606-8534. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Robert D. Bush Executive Director e 612-282-2374 I'I-tS SHPO Ad~ CDaDdl On HlItar1c: PiI'J!~ FIx. TIll Old.. OIICIIhildIq a1GO fiIImII'l--1lIlWUt, ~ fIOI ~W""" DCIGaDI 786 Pe1 MAY 29 '96 14:48. . MAY T I9Se Nt. AlIa L 8taaer DMaloA~ ,....HiPwar~ .Mfto ~ Bultd.... Suim 490 7th pJa;c IDd aobIn I.. It. PIUI, MN '5101-3333 Ref 111 36ISTH 64 New Be. Ctoix 1Uwr CIoufq Project Stillwater. MUmnota ad Hou1toa. WJ~"tI (' D..- Mr. Stepr: 11dIlIt.1lIr 11 lDtaded to tbUowvp pmtaus ~ 1114 ~ wltIt JOIII' Itatf l'IprdiDs our ftQDCIl'JIIlIIout 1Ite ~ projIat. AI you may JIOIII. em Decem_ ',IIM. the Couadl executed I Memcnud.Um of AareemtAt (MOA) ImODI thI Pedml HiIhwIlY ~ tb&: ~~J)cpu1maat of~(MNDO'I).'" "'_.... J)epIrtmat ofTraDIpOItItioa (WIDOT), - 6e I1ata JDatafte ~ 0tI0a of )11..-.. -= Wi"" ~ ~GlloltM ~ proJ- hloiderto tab lDtio IGaOUIIt I1fccts m biItodo NIOUrCCI. It 'MIll our ~"I m wa~ our RYtcw ottil pmJKt, ad tile MOA .,.ulaIIl)' ... _ till JdIIadG Still.. Lift Brldp"' ...WIIl_ be .~ by 1bis projlOt,lDd wm bo mbJect tD fbrk micw purIUIDt tD 36 en. 800 far 1\UunI ... in juritdiction Dr diIpoIldcm". The lUbICIq.ejoiDt lea. tD yGII dItId Apd125. 1995 tom MNDOT C.ftMftIf..l<)Uf JIIDII N. Demaa WJDOT Secnar)- ChIrIII H. ~ MfttM". . commitmeBt. wrhat the alatissi Stillwatet Wdae will he RIDIMd wlthm 10 )'em at aomp!etiOll of.. II8W &ndp. II W. dIupee that the Jalat Ittttr mer.l" 1'UtatIU. II )"Out letter of AquIt 14. 1995, sun_ ".... politlon which hu DOt ~1mpd" IhIao tho 140... 'WU CXC01IICl4. The MOA WII dear In Ia JIItCt __ historic S1U1W1ttr Lift 8ddp would be ~ on tbll)'lCImI ofbath M"I-ota ad W"~ 'IbejoiDt letter to which you nfIr molt cl8finite1y indicata I obaqe In position from tbat l'Ipl'IIIDttd to US duriq ooDlUkador1 to develop tIiI . existiq qreemat. The ultimate removal ottbe historic StillWltlr hrldp e4 tII-W-.! 114~ eft'ects to hi.tone property were not tabIl ia.to ICCOUDt clurins the coune at CODIUItatloIl J..dl, to the existing MOl., &\Of have tb8)' b.D ~~&()priltllly addr.aMCl m t1w pabllo INDa or tmdIr Section 4(f). To determiu It rh1a time, without input &om the SHPO. Cou.noil, 'and Dtcmbcn at . cbo publW, that the bmoric: Mid.. will be removed witbln ton )'lID docs ~ m.otR tbe MY'r0'd S2lSn: Q88t-t2-iii0 e ...... . ,I,':::, O:"i... e e e e e 612-282-2374 I'tiS SHPO 7B6 f'El2 r-v:rt 29 . 96 14: 49 2 ~>>A of~MOA... ~ I"'. PII(tt-.,,~ a. """':'1tn1cat1Dldl by bID IIIP11lOde1 of_ ...., MOA tbat dwl hfIImtc brtdp will be J'IIIKmIlIllldalJ ..... f'llfm_.." of1UldplJ'1dlIct oW.... for all.... tD ...... ..... rm.w ..-1IIMlI4 to ICS CPRI'Irt 800 It.... inJadldicdon or dI~ oldie hIatoric ltridJe.. ~""" WI_by fiad. theNib&~ that PHW A has:lililecl to em, out" Wma 01.......... MOA YIIdeIl.. dta:t. to be auIl.. voIcL PutIua& tel M CPl.IIOO.S(o). fWl. tel GIaJ ou& tba tIIrmI ofa~ol~~PHWAto~ttbe~totbeCCNllOUtbr ~ in ~ with Sec:daD 100.6. ~. FHW'A IbGukIm-IIdtIIID ~~0J1 by pIV'VidJDa 1be 4om~ raq'*-I JRIIIQa tD 36 CPR It 1OO.1(b) IIICl (G>' iMhuhl d.lJhl~tIt- of_ MJ.... or afftotIclldatmio pIO~ ~ _.~..... at., IIIitlptl= mcaure. or lltematlvea...... to" . the uadInIkiq'l.... Ga m.no pmpertIa ad . ........M')' of the viewI olthe StIa HIItorIc PNtervatlcm os.. IDd All)' iata.__ pIl'IOIII. UDtil... fJ:mo . JOQ haft...mldmd OOIIIUltIUcm IIId _ pII1Ia lam COIJCIudId IIIIW . Momarazadum ot AIrH"'-.1br tbJs JII'OJ" -1traDIlY CIIl1ion)'Oll aot to tIb ., ICtIoa that .. bwlaM ~ oItbe ftaD rap ofa1~", to npllAmeat attbt aItH.. brJdp. Should you with to dillO\lll tb1a Inue fiIrtUr. COBtact Mlt7AJ11l Naher at (202) -.uu. w. look hw.d to J.riaa he you IOClIL 8~. ...J/J ..~ . ~..e~ R.o'-t D. Bush !ucudve ~ "~'d SZ:9l ;etn-fa-S0 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that the Trunk Highway 36/State Trunk Highway 64 New St. Croix River Cross;~ , Project will have an effect e on the Bergstein House and Shoddy Mill, the Log Cabin, and th; 3tillwater Overlook, Minnesota properties which are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Officer (MnSHPO), the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Officer (WisSHPO), and the Advisory Co~ncil on Historic Preservation (COUNCIL) pursuant to 36 CFR 800, regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f); and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) particip~d in the consultation and have been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agreement; WHEREAS, MnDOT and WisDOT have indicated that the Stillwater Lift Bridge, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, will remain on the states' respective trunk highway systems, will not be affected by this project, and will be subject to further review pursuant to 36 CFR 800 for future changes in jurisdiction or disposition; NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA, MnSHPO, WisSHPO, and the COUNCIL agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. STIPULATIONS e FHWA will ensure that the following measures are carried out: 1. MnDOT will complete a historical documentation study on the Bergstein House and Shoddy Mill, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historical Documentation. The Research Design will be developed in consultation with and be approved by the MnSPHO, and a draft of the documentation will be submitted to MnSHPO for review and comment before final submittal to MnSHPO. While the emphasis of this documentation should be historical, historic archaeology and architecture/engineering documentation will be considered for incorporation into the research design, as appropriate. No alteration or demolition of the property will occur until MnSHPO has approved the final documentation. 2. MnDOT will develop design plans for project elements in the vicinity of the Log Cabin in consultation with MnSHPO and will submit these design plans to MnSHPO for review and concurrence. 3. MnDOT will develop and implement a plan for the Stillwater Overlook in consultation with MnSHPO, and will submit this plan to MnSHPO for review and concurrence. This plan will address identity and access for the area, rehabilitation of the structural and landscape elements of the overlook, interpretation at the site, and a long range maintenance program. e 4. The design for the new bridge will be developed in consultation with MnSHPO, and will be submitted to MnSHPO for review and concurrence. The design will take into account the qualities of the historic vista of the St. Croix Valley as seen from the Stillwater Overlook. e 5. Should the MnSHPO object within 45 days to any plans, designs, or specifications provided pursuant to this agreement, FHWA shall consult with the MnSHPO to resolve the objection.. If the FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FHWA shall request the further comments of the Council pursuant to 36 CFR 800.6(b). Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by FHWA in accordance with 36 CFR 800.6(c)(2) with reference only to the subject of the dispute; FHWA's responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain uncha~ged. i" Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement and implementation of its terms evidence the FHWA has afforded the COUNCIL an opportunity to comment on the Trunk Highway 36/State Trunk Highway 64 New St. Croix River Crossing Project and its effects on historic properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the undertaking on historic properties. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION By Robert D. Bush. Executive Director. 12/8/94 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION By Alan Friesen. ProgranfOperations Engineer. 11/29/94 e MINNESOTA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By Nina M. Archabal. 11/23/94 WISCONSIN STATE HISTORIC PRESERATION OFFICER By Jeff Dean. 11/18/94 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By Daryl E. Durgin. Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer. 11/16/94 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By Carol D. Cutshall. Director. Office of Environmental Analysis. 11/17/94 e .~ - .. e e e HINUTES Uashington County History Network Quarterly !(eetin~, :Mon., "fay 5, 1 q96 The sprin~ meeting o~ the History Network was held at noon, Mon., ~ay ~, loqfi, at the Harden's House, Stillwater, with Glo~ia Raslunrl o~ficiating. Present were: Harriet Johnson, Ga~elgarden; Hazel r.ronquist, Scandia Historic Corner; ~arlene deBoef, Lois ~iarx, ~ary C.orbatenko, and r.udrun Nordby, Historic Courthouse; r.loria and Dave Haslund arid Judy Osborn, Afton Histo~ical Society; Ann Ecklun~, Stone Pouse Museu'll; 'Ila Jarchow Brol,m, ~.ural School Project; Sue Fitzp,erald, City of Sti11w<\ter; \la t Hollinshead and l)on Empson, 'River Town l)estorations; Sally Erickson, Vallev Tout's; JOAn Daniels, Ione Hager, an~ Ellen Campbell, Warden's House; Betty ~artin, Prescott H.~ Dues of $10 (to cover oostage and cooying costs) were collected ~roM each or~anization. Gloria expressed the need for a facilitator and secretary for next ye~r. No volunteers were forthcoming. Our~ext meeting is ~on., Aug. 5, in AFton. Gudrun introduced Lois ~arx and ~~ary Gorbatenko, Historic Courthouse volunteers. Gudrun announced that they have set up guided tours of the courthouse on ~ondays and ~ridays at 10 a.m. They are participatinp. in the announce~ents posted on the Brick Alley kiosk and hope that will bring in more traffic. Betty announced that the new History Center in Prescott, Nis., will open the end of ~tay. The center is on Hwy. 35 and will be open 7 days a week throughout the sutllI!1er. The July meeting of the Prescott Historical Society will feature a "To!'l Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" re-enactment by the Boy ~couts who will build a raft. The Oakdale/Lake .Elmo exhibit will continue through 8/1 at the Historic Courthouse~ Hazel told us about the Jubilee celebration in Scandia which celebrates the l50th anniversary of the mass immigration of Swedes to ~erica. The Vilhelm Moberg house has been moved to Interstate Park and the grand opening is scheduled for ~/27. On 6/1 Scandia will host a costu~ed re-enactment of early settlers arriving in America. A special exhibit of antiques' has been assembled and a statue of author Vilhelm ~oberg has been commissioned for the Jubilee Year. r.ammelgarden will open 5/18 reported Harriet. Season events include liidsornmar 6/.22, Swedish ~usic Festival ~/3, and Country Patchwork V House Tour 10/4. The Kirsten doll tours will continue. Gammelgarden director, Lvnne ~oratzka, will be traveling to Sweden to receive an award. Sally reminded us of the group tours she takes through the valley and asked us to contact her to set up special tours. River Town Restoration representatives, 'Don" Empson and Mat Hollinshead, voiced their concerns regarding the fate of the ~ti.llwater lift br1~ge. Thp National Park Servi~e, the FedPral Hiahw~y ~ministration, the Minnpsnta nep~rt~nt ot Trans~nr- .~ation an~ thp Wi~cons1n De~ar~me"t of Tr~nsnor~ation havp en~erpd an ag~eemen~ tn~t after tnp new br5dgp is hU11t, the nld lit~ bridgp W11l bP re~ovpd at tne end ot its usefUL life (apo. 10 years). Don and Mat urged "the NetworK to support their .~tand tnat the Lift br1dge not be aestroyed out 1nsteaa be mainta1nea ana preservea in some form, pernaps a walk1ng briage. The resolutio~as read by Mat and discussion followea. Motion made by Marlene, seconded by Hazel that tne Network support the resolution and tnat 1t be signed by the wasnington County History Network witn all groups present to be listed. Motion ~assed. Resolution is as follows: '"Hhereas, .In the ~innesota State Historic Preservation Ofticer entered into an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration re- gard1ng other Section,106 affected cultural resource ~redlcated on the assumption, stated in the memorandum of agree~ent, that the Historic Lift Hrid~e at Stillwater WOULd remain as oart ot the trunk hi~hway system. and would be subject to turther review Dursuant to 36 CF~ gOu for future changes in iuris- diction or disoosition' .Tn spring. l~9S, at the urging of the National ~ark.~ervice. the Federal Hip,nway Administration, the "innesota Deoartment ot Trans~o~tion and the ~isconsin De~artment ot Transportation reached a separate understanding with the National ~ark service that iE the new Stillwater Bridv.e is built, the P.istoric Lift Bridge would be removed at the end ot its usefuL lit.e~ e .The Historic Lift Bridge is listed on the ~ational ?e~ister of Historic Places' NO'l!l', Be 1 t ~.eso 1 ved, Tha t ri" ' r.. "'7'" .. 1 } . Lo.. t. ' in1 It ~. -, 7:. ~ ~K-J ~ .!!JI-JL _ ~ _ ~ _ ur~es the National Park Service to reverse it's stated position that the Lift Bridge shoula be removed, and instead endeavor to preserve the Historic Lift Bridge as a permanent historic resource tor ~tillwat~r. Washington County, and the St. Croix Fiver Valley." . I . Judy reported on a successtul~~y Fair in Afton on ~y 5. The Afton museum was open and b hand-woven rugs were sold with ~n order tor a 7th. Attendance was good. I .' .. ." . .. I." ~ -:. ,. ..> . City of Stillwater representative, sue Fitzgerald, reported on the ~innesota Historical Society workshop held in Stillwater 4/25-26. ~he also told us that ~ work would beRin in mid-Julv'on'the aecaying ~evy.in Stillwater. ~ Ila reporte~ on the .~ural Sch6~1 ~nib1~J~~hedule~ to 9pe~.~/2~. She Dassed i . around copies of some of the photos.that will be used. She is looking for ~. 4It Dhotos and information. about the vell.wood Schoal,~Vistrict 154.:: : .' i . I. 1'1 j.....f . . . ~ The StoneHouse' Museum'will 'open tor'..thel~8eascin "J /4. Ann'is hoping the museum; . .' will be included in school trips. ."~:..' - ..\.: :1::.):,.'.11 ..~ i;~:,,~t-:. . ~.: ! ;'ir'. .~ . '; .' . .j' /.. ,. '.; , '" The Mother/Daughter.tea at the.l-larden'8 Bous.e~'Will be th1s"weekend, Joan -:; announced. The Father/Son tour is: on b/15. ;'and. the. teddy bear. tea on f3/!4. 'l"he .t S\oledish exhibit opening on 5/'-6 includes .weddinq dTesses. The. siding for the' netJ '; : carria2e house is being painted.now.and Joan hones'it will epen.by .Julv. f Dave renorted that in Afton. .~~~ .l~r; f~~e~.i~~..: the 1l1Useum ~~!talmost done and ~ .. would open this summer with farm eQu1pment~exhibits~ Gloria said.the .museum's firs~ tour is 5/24 with a' lZroup from ButchinsoD.~ ~i.ne' ~museum will open to the. nubUc on ~. ., 5/26 t-1ith a book signinll with poet Cynthia.ilomq~1st Gustafson....Later this summer,/ Ed Robb's.new book on Afton history will b~:out and celebrated with a book sianin~.~ The D~si~ion of facilit~tor .f~~; h~~~"y~i~r U~s.~ ~c~eDt~d b;!~i:iene deB~ef. ~.': ; 'The secretary's position will.be filled,'by:.a'.Bistoric Courthouse,volunteer. j '., . .. ~1!' ~.:i.i. ';I..t.'~.i I: ;" - :" :. ~ Marlene presented' a resolution' to' .the~Netwo.rk encouraszin2 the..Lower. St. Croix.; . " . River Mana2ement Task Force '~lann~Dg .tea~"!t~ ~~d~re!s cultural.re~_~1irces while J: .~ developing their new master plan.'+"t:Discussion ';followed. Motion made bv Harriet ~'. .;, ~:o~:~~~~e~sb:sJ~:~l~:S~~o~~ .t~~.!~~~tO;~~t~~iiitJ~~nt~d' I~,~f";';,p'assed.. J . '.:,j . . .. . J' &;,) '...' ftt.!~~~B:(Ufjfij j" ': {;" I', .- , ; ..... "The Hi~~ory 'N~'~~rk..~{~:1~ 'nlt~~ ~~O~~~"7~~~~1s~lJ~1'I-;:'hi;~torical ;: : i'~~~;.:' ~ ~ , organizati~ns and ~~~~8io~~}:~r.~:~~~~~~e~1.~~r~ughou_t~~~~e-,co~nty.. doe~ /:- ~~: ~;~.~. hereby recommend to the 'Lower~tSt..~Croi~~~ver -Ma~gement..~tskf~orce that:. : ..;. :;';. :'~~;.:'1. . !. ..l~:~, .:;:; :',~'~~: ~V~I.I~\1~~iI1!1. '. ~i~i~, ,,' I \~Lt!l.l~::;' .. ".;" '~~~~r' 'f:I"; ;.. ."'.I".\';':.f 1'1,,:, 1ft'. . ~I':. .:.::~~I I,' .,~. '. ..,. .1..;:'" .: ; .' .... I .....~i:til.,.....tH~.t: . .' '"If r.- ,11.1 ~....,:, \.h..... '''J~ . J :..~ ; ~:. :.~; \iii:J~j!~~~li .. : : . l !~;!)" ~..fjll r. il'{; :~~~<: '~~i~ '..~ :1.;~1\'~: t"1.;.~;_.tl:~~__ I . . ::h ~;~..!,~' .... jn~~~u.;~i.: ~:.' o u.s. Depnnent at TransportItian F.deral Hlahwa)' AdmbWtratloa e Auqust 14, 1995 Mr. Don L. Xlima Director Eastern otttGe of Review Advisory Council on Historic Pres.~ation The Old Post Oft ice auildinq . 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #809 WaShington, DC 20004 Re: TH 36/STH 64 New St. Croix River cros5inq stillwater, MN and Houlton, WI e Dear Mr. Klima: This is in reply to your letter of July 7 in whieh you expre...d concern over a newspaper report of an "agr..ment...betw..n federal hiqhway and National Park Service ofticial." relative to t:he historic stillwater litt bridge. The reterenced "aqreementn was in. tact a joint letter to me c!ated April 25, 1995 from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnOOT) Commissioner 3ames N. Oenn ane! Wisconsin Department ot Transportation (WIOOT) Secretary Charles H. Thompson. The letter restated the position of the two S~ata DOTt. with reapect to the ultimate dispo81tion of the stillwater lift bridge, a position which has not changed since the Memorandum ot Agr.ement (MOA) with the two state aiatoric Preservation Officers and the Advi80ry Council was siqnecl on Deeember 8, 1994. Unfortunately, the. newspapers, in reportinq the story, quoted trom the letter cut ot context, and may have contributed to the baliet that there has be.n a chanqe in position by the FHWA and stat. DOTta. . The jOint letter was prepared to addre.. concerns rai..d by the National Park Service (NPS) relative to compliance with the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The stat.. consulted with the NPS in drafting that letter to ensure that their concerns war. satistactorily addr....e! and that the Record ot Decision could be 'signed. FHWA .erved .e tacilitator tor the discus.ion., in which, ultimately, .NPS qave a..urance that they were 8atistied. I have enclosed a copy of tha joint letter tor YOUr intormation. I call your attention to the tinal .entenc:. which states "Any nece..ary compliance procedure. will be oompleted .s part of this decision making process to insure that we can make such . commitmant. tI The intent ot that .entence was to recognize the Ie 2 Stat..' obliqations under the MOA and 36 ePR 800. I can assure you that we remain committed to that cour.. ot action. e since there i. no intent ~o alt.r ~h. course of action aqreed to in the MOA, we do not believe that ren8qctiatinq it at this time is warranted or necessary. I hope that this explanation will reassure you of our intention.. Should you wiah to discuss this further, please contact Ms. Cheryl Martin at (612) 290-3240. Enclosure sinc....i9 f} ~~ Civiaion Administrator e e ;..".....-:<~;:::.~ ~~ u.s. Department e of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Minnesota Division Suite 490, Metro Square Bldg. 121 E. Seventh Place St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2333 August 14, 1995 Ms. Britta L. Bloomberg Deputy State Historic Preservation ~fficer Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Boulevard West St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1906 ~ ~ ~~~ ~ Re: New St. Croix River Crossing SHPO Number: 94-1390 Dear Ms. Bloomberg: e This is-in.reply to. your letter .of-July 10 in which you expressed concern over effects of the subject project on the historic Stillwater lift bridge. Specifically, your concerns were in regard to the joint letter to me dat::ed April 25, 1995 from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Commissioner James N. Denn and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WIDOT) Secretary Charles H. Thompson. I' The letter restated the position of the two State DOT's with respect to the ultimate disposition of the Stillwater lift bridge, a position which has not changed since the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the two State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO's) and the Adviscr.{ Council was signed on December 8, 1994. The current project does not have an effect on the historic bridge. The disposition of the existing Stillwater Lift Bridge is an issue separate from the subject project. Unfortunately, the newspapers, .in reporting the story, quoted from the letter out of context, and may have contributed to the belief that there has been a change in position by the FHWA and State DOT's. e The joint letter was prepared to address concerns raised by the National Park Service (NPS) relative to compliance with the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The States consulted with the NPS in drafting that letter to ensure that their concerns were satisfactorily addressed and that the Record of Decision could be 2 signed. FHWA served as facilitator for the discussions, in which, ultimately, NPS gave assurance that they were satisfied. e As stated in the final sentence of that letter "Any necessary compliance procedures will be completed as part of this decision making process to insure that we can make such a commitment. II The intent of that sentence was to recognize the States' obligations under the MOA and 36 CFR 800. I c~n assure you that we remain committed to that course of actionf Since there is no intent to alter the course of action agreed to in the MOA, we do not believe that renegotiating it at this time is warranted or necessary. I hope that this explanation will reassure you of our intentions. Should you wish to discuss this further, please contact Ms. Cheryl Martin at 290-3240. Sincerely, f\(J C.~.._ ~~ ,,.. ~lan R. Steger . Division Administrator e e ^QVlSO~ Council On Historic Preservation e Tb. Old Palt 0Iftc8 BulldSq 1100 Pennlylvlnta AnnUl. NW, "log w..hJntfoa, DC 2000f J\.l 1 1995 Mr. Alan R. Steger Division Administrator Federal Highwa)' Administration Metro Square Building, Suite 490 7th Place and Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2333 i" Ref:. TH 36/STH 64 New St. Croix RIver Crossing Project Stillwater, Minnesota and Houlton. Wisconsin Dear Mr. Steger: e On December 8, 1994. the Council executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Highway-Administration, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNOOn. the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WIDOn, and the State Historic Preservation Ofticm of Minnesota and Wisconsin, regarding administration of the referenced project in order to take into account affects to historic resources. A major premise of the MOA was that the Stillwater Lift Bridie, a resource included in the National Register of Historic Places, would not be adversely affected. To that end, the preamble of the MOA states specifically that the historic bridge.....will not be affected by this project, and will be subject to further review pursuant to 36 CFR 800 for future changes in jurisdiction or disposition". Therefore, we are disturbed by a 5ubsequent development regarding treatment of the Stillwater Lift Bridge. A neWSJ)aper article provided to the Council indicates that an agreement ball been ft!lched between "federal highway and National Park Service" official. to remove the hist~ric bridge within ten years of the new bridge's completion. Such an agreement flies in the face oCthe MOA whose signatories include the same parties now call1ni for removal of the historic bridge. Removal of the bridge under these tenns would constitute an adverse effect to the Stillwater Bridge u a direct result of the referenced Federal undertaJdoa, thereby negating a basic premise of the MOA and opening up the entire aareement to re-negotiation. The MOA obligates all the . parties to engage in funher review pursuant to 36 CPR Part 800 if changes in jurisdiction or disrosition are contemplated. Is it FHWA's intent to re-neaotiate a new agreement or modify the existing Bgreement to reflect the change in Intended treatment of the historic bridge? You should infonn us u soon as possible as to FHWA's intent in this regard. In the meantime, should there be any further meetings regarding the fate of the Stillwater Lift Bridge, we would expect to be included. e 2 Please contact MaryAM Naber at (202) 606-8S0S to dlseuss this issue f\ttther. We look forwud to hearing from you 100D. e . Klima tor m Office of Review ~ e e' '.. ;.sy 11 '95 e2:4ePM I'PS I'IoRO REG DIR. .. ~-"" .'. " ~ 0f'TlClfW. fIOMt . (741 '..P.l.1'l .' .... ~: ~~~' 5/2195:-: - e I'.1sJaer 5/2/9S 1.7619 (lIIIR-fQ) SAaI 1M · .' - Mr_ Ala a. Sl:a~ DirlsioD Adai.D18trator !'edenl Bi9baY ~cm Buia eo, N8Uo Sea-n Allot 141ng '7U1 P1aae IIDd Iabert Ib:eet ~- t.ul, Jf'I-I8CIt.a 55101-2333 ;- Dee Hr. Steger. -. .. we haw noei~ .. eaw Ot the April 25 letter ODIdtDed br t:be C......i -none- ' <if " ' , _ tbe Ift~ta ~ of T~....spartat.icm (DO'l) aDI! t.he Secretary of The 1fi8ooDIdD DO!. !be letter doemIenu the ~a .!i~ ~ at oar April 5 --=t:l.D9 ~ tile dillpCMliUoD of the ezistiDg St.1l1water 8l'1dge 1ft the event. that .. Qew brJ.dge is buUt; ., ~, over tbe Lower Sa1At emu Wational Scen1c Ri"N1'WIIY at 81:J.llwa:ter, Ift..~ta. # e !be April 2S lat1::er tsta.tes. t 1 J Oflly QOmal .mt'--- Will be pedomed on tbe eD8tiaqSt1llwtar ~ end. t"lIe est.UIated useful lite ~ 10-15 ~, II1c:I (2) ,. tbeex:1.J1t.in9 8t.UlV8ter Bridge trill be ~ vithiD 10 years of COIIp1etian of tbenew br1dCJS~ Any DeC8&8UY eQIIPli~ procedurell w1ll he COIIp1e~d _ part Of. tbu'. deci8ioo-lIIIIt:I.n9 1'r0ce88 to ~ ~t we ~ __ such a com~.' we ooacur that this 111 tbe language agned to ct our April 5 1IeOt::1n9. We DOte tbat a cIec::1s1oc m bd14.. DeWbd.dQe 1nalude8 xemD.l af the '>>1-tlnQ sr.tnUltter Bridge aDd that uecusary lI1t1gat1OQ to ~.11ab the reIKMl1 of tbe exist:1nq brlclge will be OOIIPleted ill tbe 1DterverdnQ' periQd. . ~ you tor pmvid1n9 a copy of the letter for our ooocu.rrenoe. We look forward to woltiDq v:Ltb tbe I'ederal R1Qbway MldnJ.8trat.1oo aDd the JUnne80ta aDd V18OOD81ra oor. OIl loa;-rmge nQ10nal traD8portat1ob p1.anning to prot.ec:t the St.. Cl:oix River aDd its corridor. 81noexe1.y , Js/"WlIIAfd W. SCHENK Willi_ W. ScbenJt Reqional D1recto~ e ee. Mr. I(eanetb Pes:ret R.f:9j.onal. Ma:in1.IJtrator l"ederal Hi;bway Adllini8t..ration 19900 Governors Drive OlY'lPia J'ieldar Illinois 60461 ~~.I.---~ JKedlaad:drq:S/8/9S (retyped) STILLCOH.cu.k ~_~I~ (C:WP51) - ~ . .' " .~ rt'95 111' 2SfIM WIS DOT HoMi ADMI" -- ('~~I"~ ~UnneSOta ~ Department of Transportation . Transportation Building +. St. I~aul, Minnesota 55155 7" 0, TP.~ . Ofliee or Con'\ml"~()nc:r (ftl~J :a~'30oo April 25, 1995 ~ e HI:'. Alan It. sta;er D!vi.ioD Administrator 7edaral HighwaY'Admini8tration SuJ:te 490, Ke1:ro Square Buil41n; 7th >>lac. and Jto))ert Stz'eat S~. Paul, Minnesota SS101-2333 Dear Hr. steger: As a cooperat:inq agency in 'the cSevelopmen.~ o~ the env1ronmen'tal i1zlpaot statement CEIS) foZ' the propo..c! new bz>icSge over the S~. croix Riv81' at stillwater, XiMe8ota, t.he National Park Be:vic8 (ltJo5) .AII.&. ...:..\1. -J.'JIuJ..r ':'~1It1 GOft06lrn. l1o,~4..i", 4IA. oono~a,.i.n o'C ackU..t-1 n"" 1. h.,.i nerR" ~VQ" the .Lover I.~nt croix National Soan1c tiverway (LSCNSR). The DB 3:'e~.ft4ecS that . No Build/'lTaf:tic system Hanagoam.n't. Al't8X1ta'tiva be davelopec1 to solve 'b:af:tio problemail3.thearea.l.haY&l.osta.tedthai;i~adecision.to cOJ\Dbuot ~ new brJ.dtJa vas~. t'h",. th,a A1riftt.fng National R~!s~.r Kis~oric lift b~ie98 in S~111watar should be removed, in accord~no. with their poliqr.Of nOD-p~olifar.tion ot .~ctur.. croasing the LSCNSll and 'to PZ'.S8Z'V8 the qual1t1es for Which it Vb .at aside fo~ proteC'tion by Congress. ~o address thR impacts at removin~ the exi.~1n9 bridge, tba BPS ~ecommended that the Ell include an alternative 1:ha~ replaoed ~e existing' bridge with. new structure. 1'ha1.r expressed pz:-eterence in regUd to such an al ternati va was not 'to replace the bridge at. 'the e~d.s't1ng bridge .i'ta, but in . different. 100at.10n. We Understand 1:ha~, basad on the OS'. reviews to c:1ate, ths DB 1. not able to refUte the. ~in4inq of the Supplemental !rraff1o Ana1yais :Report that. a new bridge i. needed 1:0 solve the tl"anaponation problems 1n the area. Theretore :they have deterred 'to the expertise ot the Federal Highway AdminiBt:rai:10n (nrwA) in this field of tr~t1C1 analysis. BoveYV, the HPS continues to disagree with the FHWA pOSition that becau.. none ot the buileS alternative. raquir8 ita removal, the d:lapositlon ot 'the existinq historic lift . l:1c1c;. is' a separate issue which will be r..ol vad through a separate pUblic deci8ion-m&ki~q proces8. e ---- All E,,,.r OJt.POI'CauII~ Employ" ~9 04 ,., Cc ,..,.",. ... ....... FlI"'K c:r .., . . .. e Hr. Alan R. 'te,e~ April 25, 1JI! Pais 'fWo ~he ~D .Qift~Qift. 'hA. ~. aL.pO.!~ion o~ ~e exi.tin9 ~ri4q. i. 1nteqral to th1. deci.ion-aakin9 proc... and that a deoision to build a new br!d;a acre.. the LleN.1t vill 1J1paot the qualit:i.. tot' which the river 17-. ~..1qn.t:.c1 })y Cong~e8.. The NPS -intains that 1: · naw briclq. 1. 1:0 be constncted.1l:ha existing bridge should be removec! a. a measure to minimi.. hU'JIL 'to 'the LSCND and protect 1t.. scenic qualities. . . . e , ~e BPS uncSlratanc1l tbat the i_elUate removal of tha ex1.t1 ng m:ic1c;e may not .be Ii viable 1I8.a\1%8 to Ilinimize hum to the LBClfSR. However I the NPS will accept a commitment th.t the exi.tin9 b~idq. will Qe removed at 'th. en4 of .1 t. u..fu1 11 fft fct- nrt~1 nq Yahioular tl"a~1'ic safely. %n 1990, the dratt environ:untal impac1: /' .'tat_ant indicate4 that tha "expected useful lite of the bridge was 8-11 yeU'E. Therefora, the ramainbg Ul:cful 11~Q preb:lbly dOQC no~ excee4 10 years. Ih ~eoogn1tion at the PurpO.88 :ror Vh~ch.tha LSQNSR was cles1gna1:8d, and. in raco9X1i t:ion of the bl~act of the pZ'opo8al on the.. purpose., va agTee. 1. ~at only nOrmal aa1ntenance will !)e pe2:fone(1 on the ex1st1nfJ St:il1wat~ bridge and tha~ the eatimated useful lite i. 10-15 yeazo.. 2 ':':;~~~'Tha~.th... exi'~_~fI~!t1p."atei:bri4g, will be rOOVec1 vi~in 10 =~:';~ii1:1::~~~:~v ~1::t" ~ ~:u:.a,z1':"P~; ~ooess' to insure ~a~ we can aak. .uch a cOIlUIi~ant. Sincerely, I concur, ~~ ..~ L-. _ ~.. ..__ Charles B. ~on . S.c:rat~ Wiacons1n I)01' e ~. " e e e J../ov ~) 'GJ~"f ,. nv V ,,~ 1~:1" L 76 I 9(MWR-PQ) SACN I -tiE - tI I.... A. " III .. Ow" .. A. III \ I '"P" n. , 1~1C Y;r T... $cIC "..S GIS ,..... :iIU ~ ,,~~.... ~ s.- UrG IIOV.1 7 1994 j;.. (;,' b 1 --- i" Mr. Charles E. Foslien Division Administrator Federal Highway Administr~1tion Suite 490, Metro Square Building 7th Place and Robert Street. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2333 Dear Mr. Foslien: As a cooperating agency, the National Park Service (~PS)appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary draft final environmental impact statement (FEIS) and section 4(0 evaluation for the proposed new bridge oyer the St. Croix River at Stillwater, Minnesota (Minnesota State Trunk Highway 36 and Wisconsin State Trunk Highway 64). While the preliminary draft FEIS addresses many of the comments made on the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) released in March 1990, there are major issues that remain unresolved. The unresolved issues which we consider major are succinctly described in section 1.5.1, "Issues Unresolved with Federal and State Agencies," of the preliminary draft FEIS: (1) The need for additional traffic study, especially on Traffic System ~ianagement (fS~ improvements for the No Build option; (2) the need for coordination of transportation projects \\;th regional land use planning; and (3) removal of the existing bridge if a new bridge is built. In addition, we have some concerns about the adequacy of the anal}'sis pro\ided in the environmental impact statement (EIS) and are concerned with your responses to the Department of Interior letter of June 10, 1990, in regard to your interpretation of the 'Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. We are not satisfied that all reasonable TSM alternatives have been explored and documented. There is limited evidence that regional transportation planning bas been conducted for the corridors leading to the proposed bridge site. \\ rule TS~t is addressed more thoroughly th~ it was in the DEIS, it still has not been demonstrated that a thorough integrated regional analysis of TSM has been performed as recommended in the Department of Int~rior (001) comments on the DEIS, dated July 10. 1990. A TSM alternative should be de\'eloped using a combination of shorter and more infrequent lift times, improved parking opponunities, mass transit, improved commuter facilities, relocation of large boat operations to points downstream of the bridge, and better routing of traffic around Stillwater and Hudson. Until we are convinced that a TSM alternative cannot be developed to meet project purposes, we are not convinced that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to impacting 4(f) resources. Therefore, at present, the NPS is not likely to recommend 4(f) concurrence to the DOl for the proposed project. The result of the preferred alternative will be to avoid impacts to one 4(f) e resource (the existing historic lift bridge), while impacting another 4(0 resource (the Lower Saint Croix National Scenic River). If a workable TSM alternative can be developed, impacts to both 4(0 resources could be avoided. If the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A) proceeds with a decision to build a new bridge, we would argue for strong measures to minimize the impact to the Lower Saint Croix National Scenic River, a 4(f) resource which is also protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. These measures would include removal of the existint-h1storic lift bridge to avoid the proliferation of structures over the river and protect its scenic qualities. We understand, as indicated in the EIS and 4(t) evaluation, that the existing lift bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and as such is protected under section 4(t). However, the river is also a 4(f) resource, and is protected under both section 4(f) and section 7(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. In our view, the crux of the bridge removal issue is over which 4(f) resource should take precedence, the historic lift bridge or the river. We believe that one step that could be taken towards resolving this issue would be to develop an alternative that includes building the new bridge as proposed and remove the existing bridge. We recommend that this alternative, as well ..~.~ fully developed TSM alternative, be addressed in a supplement to the DEIS before a FEIS is issued. . ... . The preliminary draft FEIS and 4(f) evaluation do not give sufficient consideration to the impact A of a new bridge on the scenic values of the river. The St. Croix is a river of national .. significance. designated as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in part for its outstandingly remarkable scenic values. The impact analysis should be expanded to acknowledge that the preferred alternative is inconsistent with the Final Revised Guidelines for Eligibility, Classification and Management of River Areas ("Federal Register," volume 47: number 173, pages 39454 to 39461). These guidelines state that designated rivers y,;1I be managed under a policy of nondegradation and enhancement. An additional bridge structure will degrade the scenic values for which the river was designated. The analysis should also include a discussion of the cumulative impacts of the proposed action when added to other past, present and reasonably foreseeable human-made developments in the river. In addition to our concerns regarding the adequacy of the analysis in regard to the river, we do not believe that the secondary impacts of the corridor improvements to areas beyond the bridge site have: been fully evaluated in the EIS. This analysis should also be expande:d. Response number 20 to the DOl leltl:r of July 10, 1990, does not respond to the 001 comment that the "recreational" classification of the river is not the least restrictive in terms of permitting additional roads, bridges, and various shordine developments. The statement as \\Titten in the DEIS (that "r~creational" is the l~ast restrictive of the classifications) is misleading to reviewers and the decision-maker in regards to policy which guides management of designated rivers. We acknowledge that the 001 letter should have referenced section 100a) of the Wild and Scenic e .' , e e :e Rivers Act, rather than section 1 S(b) as the basis for our comment that -recreational" is not the least restrictive of the classifications. Section 100a) states that. -Each component of the national wild and scenic rivers s)'stem shall be administered in such a manner as to protect and enhance the values which caused it to be included in said system "ithout. insofar as is consistent therewith, limiting other uses that do not substantially interfere "ith ruhlic use and cnjoyment of these values." The Final Revised Guidclincs for Eligibilit)., CI:1-'.$lli"Jtion and Management of Rivcr Areas interpret section I O(a~ as stating a nondegredation and enhancement policy for 311 designated river areas, regardless of classific3tion. In sllmmary, we remain unconvinccd that there is no,feasible and rru.:knt al1ernative to the use of 4(1) resources bec3use a TSM alternative has ~ot been fully exrl"Tcd and developed. In addition, we are adamant that if FHW A proceeds with a decision t('\ build a new bridge, the existing bridge must be remo\'ed to minimize impacts to the river. The NPS would be pleased to continue working with the FHW.~ and the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation to bring these issues to rex1lution. If these issues cannot be resolved among ollr agencies and the FEIS is released as rresented in the preliminary draft FEIS, the NPS will likely refer the matter to the Council on Em'ironmental Quality f...1r mediation and resolution. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Isl WK...lIAM W. SCHENK William W. Schenk Acting Regional Director cc: Mr. Mark D. Benson Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge Building 1550 West County Road B2 Roseville. Minnesota 55113 Mr. Tom Lovejoy Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 404 South Barstrow Street P.O. Box 4001 Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702 .' . ('. ( ': .., I.... ....\ .. r' ", .:r':~~: "'" ..~lJ'" ~/~~. --.. . United States Department of the Interior orrlO1 or THII!O~,!TAl.Y WAlKINGTON. D.O. 1OQ40 e J,761t( 774) 0.'0/354 '. JUL 1 0 I9SO .r .Mr. Charlla I. roal11n >>1v1110ft Ada1Di.trator r.dlral Kilbva, Adminiatratian 1th and lob.rt Str.lt.. 'u1tl 490 It. Paul, H!nn..ola 55101 >>..r Mr. ro.l1InlM.y.r. Thi. re;,oe.. to your rique.' tor tbe nlp&rt~'ftt of tbe Interior'. comm.nt. on the Draft IBviranmlntal Impact Statlmlnt/Slction 4(f) .va~uatioft for Minnl.ota Itate 'runk B1&hva, 36 and W11cona1n Itat. Trunk R1ahvay .. (from Count, 10&4 15. Wub1naton Count,. JUnne.ota. to -. point 2 1/2 mile. lalt of 'b. It. Croix livar. It. Craix County. Wiaconain). . I . - Mr. rrant M. Ka)l.r D1v1.1oD Admin1,tratar rederal Ki&hw.y A4mini.trat!oa 4502 V.maD loullvard NldiaoD, V1.cona1n 537~5-4905 IIC1'101 4U) 'TA'l'IMIlr COMMIXTI e G.~ral CDWllMltlta Allot thl alt.rnat1v.a a4dr....4 in the draft 4ocum*nt viii have an Ifflot aA and viii us. aeation 4(f) reaourc.., notably the Low,r ..tat Cro~x Xlt!aft&l Seenie aivervay. Minn..ota/V1ICOna11l. V. concur. blDautl of the liD' a, .xt.nt of tbe tOVlr Saint Croix, that :1t :1. virtuaUy :1mpol.iblt \0 d.v.lop aft alt.rnat!v, riv.r cro.aina that would Dot in .Om. d'lral r..ult in a Sactioa 4(f) us. af thia aria. In luch a e..., the ait.rnat1va that b..t min1aiZI' harm to the prot.otld rllource muat b. leleetld, proV1d1na that altlrnativl rlaaonably me.t. project 'ur'o.... eona.quantiy, .. rlcammend ..l.ctioe of the Ka-Bu!ld Alt.rDatiYI, vhi~h WI d.fiDI al the 1natitution ot 1ut.naivI tratt1c .Ylt.. ..~&&em.nt (TIM) m...ura.. tba saint.nancI ~f the .x1lt1na hi.tarie.11, .lan1ficant lift brid,. for it. .af. I1f. (approximately 5-15 Ylafa). then rehabilitation (or rlaaaatructiO'A) af tha alel brida.. . The major i:~~~4i.t. tranlportat1on probll. that the prapo..4 project ..Iki to Iclv. 1. IA)~.~ -,:rAffic cOrll.atian at tbe 014 bridae 1a tbe cit1 at Itillwater. Thia CODllation app.ara to b. pelk hour r.lat,4 (eluled b~ v..kda, eo~t.r.) with atrona v..klad aad lu=mer el.m.nt. (elu..d by rler.ationa1 traffio). Ind ~ 1a compounded'by the aee4 to.open the 1ift .pan tD allow pae.... ot river ~ traffic (maial, w..tead add .umm.r recr.ational baat1n1), . . ~ (: .', ( e 2 e Altbou.h the draft docum.nt .ddr..... .ev.r.l T8M me'lur.. that bav. blln con.1dtr.d and/or implem.nt.d ov.r the laat 30 yeara, ve rlmain unconviact4 that a coordin.ted. conc.rt.d, and w.ll~fund.d TIN ~tu4~ could not d.velop m.&lur.. Which. if vi,orou.ly implamaatld, VDuld rll,oDably .olvw the conae.tion probl,., Admitt.dly, luch .tud, and impl.mentat1on would r.quirl thl full coop.ratien ef Itate and local trantportat1on ..enci.., rivwr bOltint and n.vilat1oD int.rl.t., local ,OVWru.IOt., pr1vat. bu.1n...... and the I.nar.l public (iaclud1aa commuter. .ar rler.ationi.t.,. Whill ,.rbap. difficult to orch..tratl, th1. kind of coop.rat1on i. ohall'ftl1na and in full accord vith the r.bruary 1990 National Tranapertation.Policy aDd the April 1"0 !nv1ronmlntal Policy 't.temeat ot the r.d.ral H1lhway A4mini.tr.~or. Th. .'8 would b. 'l....d to ...i.t you ~ft th1. .nd.avor to the Ixt.nt it f,l.t.. to maDlllmlnt of the Law.r laint Croix. thl final l.ot1oo 4(1) .valuation far the No-Build Altarnativ. (aa 4.f1n.d above) Ihould clarify 1mpact. to th. Lovlr Saint Croix. Lowal1 'art Callo a SletioD 6(f) r..ourc.), and .n~ other ptot.ctld land. that may b, idlntifi.d, baa.d on thl above d..cribed TIM .tudy. Inelu4.d in thil Iv.luat1on ahDuld b. a dil~ual1oD at tbl rana. ot o.tia~ .v.ilabl. for rehabilitation (or rtconatructioa) of tb. . hi.tor1e Stillwater-Houlton Lift Irida. Dnel 1tl a.f. 11f. haa btan txcttdad.- thi. dilcu.a1oD may bl conaidlrtd a fir.t-tilr l.aluat1oD for the old bridal. At thi. tima, v. would r.command that the .x1.t1na cro,,-riv.r h!ahwlY network in the Hinnelpolil-lt. Paul metropolitan ar.a, i.... ..jor ri~r ero..ill' at U.8. I. 1-94, U.'. 10 and U.I, 63 and i1nor cro..in&' at O.c.ota and Stillwatlr/Houlton, bl rttainld Ind that future laDd-ua1 deci.10Dl bl ..de accordinll,. Any chanal iq thi. .ituation .hould bt b.l.d on coordinata4 rI,ional pl.nn1na that 1ncludl' multi-I..ncy and citizla iaput .. . fir.t .t.p to 1d.atify d..irabl. land ual. in the ar.a b.tvaea 0.1.-1 and U.8.-63. 'r,naportat1oft ptannin, .hould, of caurt., b. int..rated 1ft .uch a ,1.ftAina .ffort (1n accord with tbe Dew lational !ranaportation PDlicy aDd the rHVA'a Dew !nvirOnmeDtal Policy Statement) but .bould ~ot 1..d or driv. th. 'rac.... e In thia ralard. the conelraa d.tin.d ia the ..tional 'ark .arv1c.'. (IPI) l.tt.r of lov.mber 27, 1989, to thl '.4.r.l K11~.y Adainiatration CrawA) (CD,y 'DcIDaad) have not been ad,quatlly ad4r....4 to dat.. R. remain uneonviDced that .valuatioD in .epa~ate environmlntal .tat'~eDt. at t~ uPlradina of ITH-64, trom Houlton to lev l1ebmon4. and the pr...nt river eroea1aa ,ropc.al micht Dot reatrict coaaiderat1oft of alternativ.. for other reasoaabl, f~rea...ble transportation improvement.. ..pta1.11y Vbln conaiderina total traffic tlDW from one aide at thl It. Cro1x I1v.r to tbe other. Vt r.co~nd that th... atudi.. (and any aimilar atu41e. in the at,a) b. mede a ,art of the coordinat.d r.aional ,lann1na 4i.cussed above. and that the r..u1ta of thi. ,lannina ba .ddr....4 in . tiDal. document. If the need for & n.v ero..1n, i. id.Dtifi.d al a r..ult at lb. above planninl, WI wou14 r.eemm'D4, .. a matter af I.n.rat poliey, that luch a cro..ina be placid in Dr near an exiatina tran.portat1on carridor. In the. pr.'lnt ca.., th!a .ppraximat.. the C.ntral Corridor Alternativ., &8 depicted . . . . ..f'.. r: ~. .. 3 el in the draft document. Ivta in tht etntral Carr1dor, conl14erable location and des1ln effart vauld be needt4 to makt a bridae compatible with Lover 'aint Croix valutt and ta .ati.f)' the ..cond proviao af StatioD '(f). ntvlrth.l.... - tha MPa WDu1d bt vil1ina to work alo'tly vith )'OQ to achieve ,uGh a d..il~ and dettrmin. & Ipecif1c locat1oa. ~1c Co~'ata 1ot,ntUlllcUoll It{() Comment't Ixi,UM--kid&t atmovIl i" %1 . dlci.ion ta conatruct . new cro..ine i. made, tbi. Dtpartmeftt would thin recommend that tbe 014 bridal be removed, in accordancl with our policy of non-proliferation of atructur.a crclliftl tbe Lower 1.1nt Cro1X to pr..,n, the qual1t1.a for which it V&I lit &l1de for prot.ation b)' COftl~'I, In our YiIW, it WDuld DOt b. pnul.1St to r,ta1n two brid,e. aVe' thi. reach of the rivIIVa,. Thl IPS hat oo..tAted on tbia aattlr prlviDual, II followa (IPI latt., of JaDU&r, 31, 1t19. to the Minn.lota Depart.lnt af 'ranaportatton)a " . . . replacement of the old br141e with a n.v .tructur. .hould b. d..crib.. &I . .Iparatl alt,raative in th. DI!I/Slation 4(t) IvaluaUona. 'l'hia .houId b. aceompU..hed in coord1Datian with the IHM'a af the two Itat., involv.cl, aM recordina of thl hiltor1c bridal al part at a.alurla to mnDi.1 harm lhould ba d.finld i~ the DlII/'latian 4(f) lvaluatloaa . . . ." e Tha 1'1 would 'be pl....d to work with you to cllftlop e)' ad4i~ional ....un. to minim!'1 hanD that 11&)' b. l1.a...ary to .atilt, the l.col1d proviaa of Section 4(t). pratt Section 4((~ Ivaluation. Lower ,.1Dt cro~ J,~~on.l 'eellie !4VlrvlY On P&I. 1. r.1DOVI "Upplr" froa "UPPlr It. Croix l.t1onll Icellic tivlrva)'." o~ ,&ae 3. correct the informat1oD b)' notiaa that th.rl art tvo other ..ationa of th. Saint Crotx Kational leenic 1ivarvay which '1" d..1anatld .. recreational rivar re.che.. 1) trom th, headwatlr. of the rl..rvoir impoundld by thl 4.. near '.Ylor.' ,'alll. Minnl.ota, doWDatream to the dam atructur., approximately 12 1/2 m11e.i Ind 2) from thl r.ilrold bridal crol.iftl thl Bamlbaaft PJ.vlr IIllr Tr'lo, W1'colla~n, 4awutr... to the d&a impound:l.q th. Trela floWll1 in Wuhbum County. WilaoMin. approx1mattl, , 1/2 JUI.I. Thl d11Cual1oD af ala.a1f1cat1oDI i. exeel.iVI .1naa the cl&l.1ficat1oftl have alre.dy b.IU ,atabl1.hed. Th. Itltement tbat the Wild .nd IOlnic a1ver. Aot .eeka to prat.ct threl catlaorie. of .trlama il Dot accurate, The V11d .nd SClaic liv.r. Act .e.ka to ,rotect riverl pa.....ina "out.tandiDlly rlurkabll" rllOUfCII in their tree-Uow1q condition. The cl...it1~.U,Cln. of. v11d, ,clnic. lad recreational relate to the eonditiona 8lona the river at tht t1~1 of de.i.n.tion. ~ cl&l.ificltiona ..rv. al luid.. to the manaaina aaeneie. in the ~Q1.tratiDn of tbt 1'1.11'. e '. 'e e e .-, ... ".t .' ,. 1\ Tht number of river. 1ft tb. W.tion.l Wi~d and Scenic aiver. Sy.tem ha. incr....d to 120, with a comb~Dt4 ~l...a of 9280. . . Tht information aD othar National Park Iy.t.m ara.. i~ Mjane.ota and Wi.oonlin al.da to bl updated. The 11.t iD thi. draft dOCumlDt do.. not includl the H1aa1aaippi I,tional liver and lacraatio~ Are't the Ice AI. _ational SClnic Trail, aDd the lorth Country .ational leenie Trail. loth at tb, trail. trav.rst plrt. af the Saint CrDix latioDl1 'cIDic atvtrvay or . r.latld Itat. park 'aoil1ty. It .bould al.o b. noted that tnt.r.tatl 'ark 1ft Wileon.1n 11 . p.rt of tbl Ie. AI. Jatioaal Scientific I...rve &ad that malt of tb. .it.. of the tOI AI. l.tioD.1 Scientific I,.e", Irt in louthtns V1.cona111. uat ~rth~rI V1.eoDl1D, It i. .tated On Pili 4 that " . . . becau'l of tht I1m1t&t10na impo.ad by the ari8inal 1..111.&10e, rtd.ral IDd .tat, fl. .impl. and .a.nie .alement aoqui.itioaa ar. oonf1nl4 to .n area of ~20 .cr'l per mil., or a. far a. thl ty. oan .", which,vlr i. ...11'r~" Thi. S. ~O\ In .ccurate .tltlmlut. the' Wild Ind Ic.nic 11vlr. Act l1m1t.'th. ar.. vith1D thl boundar1.. of I Unit of the Katiaaal Wild and Ictnic liver. 'Yltt. to aa aVlr.,. at 320 acr.. 'If riv.r mill. file Act cont.in. no reterlnc. to ~ lWt.t1on of "u far.. tbe .y. caa ...." . I pr.ft 'ecUoD ~u.tian. Mil. .LPn. ~ It 1. .tated an ,aat , that "Advlncld computer .rlph1c t.a!maloIY 1fti.ht bl l=DloYtd to h.lp inttre.ttd individual. Yiauali'l What v.rioUl &lternati9.. would look lik. from dift.rent .nal..... If'h. IPS hu rlcu..tleI thi. f..ture throuabout the I.rly coordination/technical ~I1.t.nc. ,rocI.. for all .It.rD&tivt.. Th1. .ethod .hould b. ualcl in further IDviro~efttal documentation to tull, tvaluate impact. ot thl propa..d orol.ina', Drift laction 4Cf).IJlluationl Io~er Par~ On p&le 3. . rater,nc. SI maele to anatb,r 4(f) aDd 6(t) property, Lov.ll Park. Jot only .hauld tbi. Jrop.rt, be includ.d and evalu.ted in Ilction 4(t) dacUDaDtation, but ~y requirld tlmporar, ....mlnt. waul. requ1re conl1derlt1oa of a,propriat, 6(f) r..ulatiODl. . . !1fVIIOIMIJTAL 1MPAO' l'tA'l'IHDT CC>>CHUTI Alo~ with our Ipeaific eo~ent. below. the Departm.nt belilv,' tkat 'hi draft taY1raDmental .t.tement (nltl) 1. iGldequatt 1al 1. The de.cr1pt1on and evaluation of the impacta of the variau. .1tarnAtiv... 2. the cOD8idaration af all availabl. optional 3. Th. ratiaD.I. for dia=1...1 of particular aptian., a. 1d'Dt1fied ift lb. ,r.lt.inary r.eommead_t{ofta. ( .. \ ...... , . . .., 5 e Th. informed dlei.ian (lu11d/Mo-luild, and if Build. then corridor) expected durina the Dill proce.. i. not .a.111 dtriv.d frem.the lavel and orl,nilation of infar.matiaa eaataiaed in the DIll. The inclu.1on of . matrix af tmpaet. fro. t~. ~arioua altlrnativ.. would ,r.atly faoilitatl I cob.liv. analYlta. ror ~~h t~. 1u11d and lo-Build alt.~.t~vll. Ileondary impacta rt.ultina froa projectt' Irlat.r traffic tlov and popUl~tion .ro~th .hauld be .ddr....d and =1ti..t1on recomm.a~ltioD' mad. ta alltviatl future croW4inc, Doi.. aftd oirculation tro'lema. .to., that will potential1, impaot the tow.r Saiat Croix aloq thl rinrva, corridor, A,propria~. 1i.ual repr...ntation(.) of t~. varieu. option. for each oorridor, 1nc1udina the lo-Build alt.rnative, .hould b. Ivaluatld by all coop.ratina a..aci.. ,rior to the final tnv1raDmlntal:1mpact .tat.ment (III). in ord.r to allow full ......m.at af vi.ual impact. of thl alternatiVt' on I aatical1 Wile and .a.nic rivlr. Thea. Yiaual rtpf..entationa ahould bl made aa part of th~ f1aa1 en~roDa'Dtal It&t'''Dt~ . ~ le'Die liv,r Impact. I~ 1. .tltld 1ft tb. draft docum.nt that. . " · . . DOD. of the BUILD alternativ.. would j.o,ardil' the It. Cro1. livlr'. .tatUl AI a 'aU.onal Scenic tiVlrvl,. The '.C~SOIl ot the riv.r includ.. 1a the .tudy ar.a i. cla.aif1ed II 'rlcreational', thl 1...t r..tr1cttVt ot the threl catllori.. .atlbi1.bl' ift the ofilina1 1'" Wi14 &ad 'c.nic I!var Lt.1.1ation . i . Itcreational d..i'ft.tioD perait. raadl, brida.., &Ad variou. .hor.l1n. devllapmenta." . e '111.11 ."atllllnt 1& u.Ui41na. "llcreation.1" d.ailnaHaD i. not thl "1eut rlltrlctiv." in tu_ of perm1tUDl .dd1t1onal roact., br1d...:&nd var1ou. abar.lin. dev'lopment., I. may bt implild blrt. Whil. .u~h d.velopm.at mA1 b. ,releDt at th. time of inclua1on, the reerlational de.i.nat1oD dOl. QOt autcmatiCll1, allow a~~it10nal .!mila: Itructur... %n tact, 1t 1. .tatld in 8ee. 15(b) at the Wild and Ic.n1c I1v.r. Aet ot 19" that. Thl .xiatlncl, hovev.r, of low dam., .div.r'1on vorka, and other minor .tructur.. at tht t1=. any river i. propo..d tor ~DclU1ioa in tb. aatianal wild aDd .c.~ic rivlr. ayat.. .hall eat lutomat1eal1y bar itl eouid.ration for such 1nc1ua1oft. Pro\1d,(, That th1. Ih!.ll not \1 con.trued to lutharill. lntend. or tnaOUrA&e fUturl con.truetion of 6uch .truotur.. within eompcfteata of th. nat10nal wild and loenie rivera ,y.tea. (I.eoed amphaa1. Idd.d) It i. a1.0 .tat.d in the draft deawunt that" . . . the only uae 'IUicUy prohibited' by the 1e&i.1atioll i. impoUDdmeat." Thia .tatlant is ill&ccuratt. _ the 'ederal toverament i. 'fOhi~ited trom a.li.tiuc by loan, ,rant. or 1icedse ,., .ny vattr '.IOUrc.. ,roj.ct which would have direct and adver.. effect. Oil the valu.. Which eluted tht river to b. d..ian.t.d. The Department of the Interior baa interpreted perm1t. tar dr.d.1 or till al waLer reaouree. prajlct.. e e e ( . .' (... r. . , Thil ..etton laok. mention of the outatand1naly remark.~l. r..ourcl valul. dtlcrib.d in the .\~dy of the Love, Saint Croix I1v.r Whioh 1.d to del1anation. Theae valu.. ahould be DOt.d in th. tinal atlt.ment. A. not.d abovI, the entir.ty of the riverway above the Waah1natan-chi'&lO Count, Un. 1. uot dlli,Dated II .clai", TU two 1apawu!mtnta at It. Croix 'all. .and Trllo are d.l1&nat.d .. r.creational. tIS the IIp.rat. doc\DI1Int "Wild Ind 'elDie I1ftra Impact.. It iDClud.d with tb, dratt document und.r review. thl 4e.criptioD Dt aanaatmtnt r"poGl1bi11t1.. au pal' 2 i. canful.d and inaccurate. ~'mlnt af the riverl ~I.iln&t.d b7 CODlre.. i. the r..panaib11ity of tb, Secretary ot tbl lat.riar (Vbo i. r..panaib1e tor the .Itianal 'ark lervict. the V.I. rilb In4 111411f. .Irvic,. and the Bur.au af Land Mana,em.nt) or. in c... of . riYlr tl0V1n, throuah national forel", th. 'ecrltar, of Aar1eultura. Tht '.or.ta" of the !nt.rior Ilay UI:l.ft maa"'.lll of . rivlr ta uy ot the thr.. Jllt.rior 1n1r..ua h.rl Dot.d. 'l'b. Secrltlry of Aldcul tur. u'Uu eanqIMDt to the . U.S. 'orelt 8erv1e.. statea, local IOftrml.DU, and Indiu tnb.. IDI)' act II .. .lIIan'liftl 1..Dei.. tar river. flavine acra'l IOn-r.d.ral landl. D..ilcat.d river. may flov acra.. land. MAII.d by 110ft tball OISt .II=Y or llft1 of 10v.rma'Dt ~ IlI.lrdl... at the un...r. tb. r.d.r.l Aa'DC1.. ar. r..pou1b1t tar IDIUriD& that the f'ltr1atiana coutained in 'ect10D , ot thl Vild ale 'olnic live,. Aot art implamtlltt<<, rutVrl Traffie ~ On pa.. 10, future tr.tf~c t'Vlt. ar. b...d DA ke'p1aa or r.mavina the ,r...nt br141.. .upport1n. our rlcQmm.a4at1an to 1aclu4. the d1,pOI1t1oll at thl Pf...at bridal in th. ~111 'roc.... A1tboUlh thl lit. .x~.ctlacy at tb. pr"lat bridal t. ,.timlt.d by thl Minn..ata Dep.rtm.nt of Tranaportation to b. S to 15 Y'lra, thl y..r 1014 t. CODltltlUtly uald in the draft 40C~tDt. lither the 5- to 15-y'.r ..t1~t. Of the y.ar 2014 1. incorrect lAd .hould b. &meld.d in tb. final .tatt..nt. .1t'l1t11D1. !hI ,fftct of lovlr1na the. 60-faot clearancl .1aimua 01 the baat traffic Ibou14 b. inolUdod, ~~,. 1114 AD~~~'ll Th. approval of the n.,artmlnt of th. Int.riar in 1 direct aftd actver.. tmpact dlt'~n.tiOD uud.r 'Iotion Jel) ot the Wild ID4 lalDic I1v.ra Act will alao b, r.qu1r.d lor Iny propo..d action which v111 have luch an 1mpaot. r .. . . . .. o. e 7 H1a,oric and Argblolo11cll Imp.et~ thl Iletioe do.. eo, .4e~uatlly docum.nt the r.ault. of ,rof...ional fitld .urv.,. de.1aaed to l'I'.matical1y identify and .valuat. all Irchtololieal r.lcurc.1 that 111 Witbin the area .ncamp....<< by the .tveral corridor. and d..iaD alternativ.. und.r cantid.ratiOJ.' ',Icitieally, the .tatlment doel Dot de~~tr.t. that IIY Irchloloa1eal IUrva,. vlre eooduot.d tu fo~lovup to the recommend.tioal at the M1DDI.ota Hiltorteal 10cS", and 'be H1ftft.lota ',ate Historio 'r...rvat1oD Officer (al, APp.ndix . in t~1 1'lo1al Itud, of htltoric Ind archfol011eal tlpact." It .pp.ara tbat an arch,ola,ieal aurvt, aa, have b'l~ conducted OQ Wi.conaia llndl witbin the atudy Irta ('~I JuD' 21, 19.9. litter 1n App'Ddix I at thl .p.c1al Itu4y of h1ltarte .ad arcb,oloa1e.1 impacta, I' well.. brilf rttlrlnel' on '&1'1 112-113 of the dralt .tatemlDt to ,une)'. complet.<< 111 ne, .. vIIl AI SA-prolrl,1 'UI'VIY). tll. final .DV1ra~ftt.l document .boul4 outlin. the Ixt.at a14 r..ult at all arch.ola.tell lurvlY. oonductld 1~ conjUDctio~ WSth th. ,ropal.d proJ.ct, It. the fiDll .t&t-=eat dOl. not contaia th1. tatarlatioD, it vill tail to r"I&1. thl apan thlt tbi. proJ.c, ~11 have to '1&a1f:lca~t arch,olalicIl ....oure... loci.1 IIlDIOt. livlr Ultra lbauld b. 1nclud.. lud.,valuat.d .. aff.ct.d 'o~lal IrouP'. Economic ~aet. of the .lr10Ul .It.rnativ.. .hauld b. evaluat.d tor tb, rlareatiol-baa.d .co~, e Thr.. major corridor alS.~.atl Ind tbl ao-bu114 optlol ar. identifi.d 1a thl dra" dooumlnt at the altornative. now UQ4er oon.id.rlttoD, rroa. 11ah aDd wildlif. ,.r.peetive, the DO-build alt.rnativ. 1. ollarly b..t, l:lnee DO additional Wildlife habitat would b. altte'.., Of th, thr.. build altlraatSv.., the V.,, 'ish &ad Wildlif. 'Irvie. <rw.) advi... that it prlf.r. the alntral corridor aoro,. tll. rivlr beolUlI il1Pletl OD wltland. aDd ID4&n&.rtd Ip.a1.. woul<< b. Ie... A ~ri4a. Iltlrnativ. would b. ,r'f.rred ov.r an, tunnll Ilt.rnlt:lvt '.caUl. implOt. to bluff. river1n., and riparian habitat. aDd ,.caadlr, impactl from '1I,0.al of exca'at,d Nttri.l would be IUbltautially h... . th. no~h.rn corridor h&I muoh areat.r pat.ntial for Jmpact a~ V.tland. tOrt.t, ripari.n and r:l..r1nt habitat, Th. .rea north of Itil1w&Clr haa I hi.har perceutase of undlveloped land, 11 mort lelnie, an4 baa a lo~.r humaQ pcpulltioll than the etatral and southern corridera. Mineral 1..0ure'l MiDlr11 rlsourCI. arl not 'tnticned 18 thl dr.', dacum'Dt, Th. U", OIala.iell Survey topc.rlphicl1 map (Stillwater) Ihow. two aflVll pita and cne quarry n..r two of thl propo.ad alternativ. routl' near 8t:ll1wat.r and e ,. '. e a e Houlton, AI10, at l...t two natur.l la. pipelin.. paa. near the proJeot .rla. The 1ntotmatiou in the draft doaum.nt, hovlvtr. il -Dot luff1c1entl1 detailed to pinpoint th. IXac, location af ,the pip.lin.. in rtlat10n to the ,ropo.td projtct, Thtrtfore, we IUla.at that the final statement include a de.cr1pt1oD ot .ialra1 r..aurct. and productian tac11itit., 1~olud1a& thl pip.l1nl., in th, ar.a &Qd dilcul.10n ot pot.ntial ~pact., t1th.r advlr.. or bln,ticill, OD m1nlral product1oD Ind d,vIlopment, it DC impact would DOc~r, thla . .tat.~nt to that ttrect .hauld b. includt.. Thut, U'lrI of the docum,nt would b. provi4.4 With thl informatioD that mintr.1 r..ourcl. had '.en coaaidlrtd duriQa proJ.ct p1annin.. ltUWfGWD SPIOIIS ACT COMMUT' - . t In . comprth.naiVl IUrvt, ot the It. CroiX l1V1r ~n th. ric1nit, at Itillwat.r by K&lleolo.ical Con.ultant. of LICro,." Wi.conain, no liv1na 'PIOt=lnt of tht tD4a~.rlcl H11&1na I .,t ,.arl)' 1IN...1 ~) w.r. fOUM, . Howav.r,!"vlral tr..h-d.ad 'plc1~'na Wlr. colli~,ro'abl. that I. population of ~ .x1atl in the atrateh ot rivar ,.1na .tu41,d tor the h1ahway improv.m.nt'J It 1. t~'r.tor' ....ot1.1 that III futur, p1ann1d1 bt aonducted with the ,,.If.,. of th1. end.na.r.. IPIOil. il m1ad. aecolll'AllU!aU.oul far precluUOIl. -to avaid ~al'll to ..1u.....hiuin11n the '.riou. cD~ridor. .ade in a ~.tt.r datld April 5, 1910, f~..ota De,.rt..at of !r&DIportation to tht It. 'aul r1e1d Offic., pwa, .hou14 bl adh.red to dur1DI future ,1&DD1aa af thl proJeot. ~'.ultl from ~...l ralacation at the 'r..cott bridal .hould b. .xamina4 'Dd .v.l~.t.d prior to moVina a" .ua.el.. Xf u.e....r', D'V ticbq~qu.. .bo~ld bt dlv.lop.d. 11m11.~1,., aay tranaplaat1na m.thada of 1i.t.d ,lant .p.o1.. lhau14 include littratur. ..arche., and ell aativitit. .houS. ., documtnt.d and 1lO111tor.d. riSH AID WILDLI'E COOlDINATION ACT COHNfNTJ Th. tentativ. ,olition of th, 'WI would be to concur with the 1.luanc. of aay requirtd red.ral permit. for I a.v ,ropo'ld cro'11na anI)' it tb, .xi.t1aa alilnmtat at H1.bway 36 and the clntral corridor 11 util1.td for ,ropo.td project purpose.. The rws advise. that un1es. appropriatt a1t1..tivI .1.lure. for protection of wetland. and riparian habitat art 1ncorparated into project de.l.n and fUlly described in the final .nv1rD~ental .tatement, it will abjtct to p.rm1t 1..uaucI. The It. 'aul r1.14 Of tie. il rapr...nt,d aft the te.. that ...eas.. project impaeta and r~eommend. m1tication features tbat will affect these impacta. !hI It. Paul '1,ld Off1ca 1. prepared ~o a.tilt in development of a Klt1a.t1on Plan to .1nimile and campeneat. for unavoidable imp,cta durina future project ~ plaDDina ph..... , e JtooU.I.y COttfENTl the Dt,&rt~Dt 6f thi Idt'l1ul' u~J.cL. Lv '.~tion 4(f) .pproval lor ~h. proJ.ot at thi.' tim. tor any altlrultiv. o\h.r than th. Ro-Bu114 Alt.rcatiVl (a. d.t1~ed above). V. have .erioUl e~nc'rD..about the V1~;1 isplct. of &Iy.of th. build alt.rnativea to the viewshed at the Lower laint erei., aad lick ot eoaa1d.rat!on ot tbe d1,pol1tion of the ,rel.nt bridle. If rHWA d.t.rmin.a that DO prudlnt or "&lible alternat1vI to a build alt.rnative i. available. the .,, would bl ,11"ld to work with you tovar4 a .utua11, acc.ptabll r..olution ot th._1 coac.~. Ihquld .uch re.olution trav. to b. unattainabl'i ve ma, con.id.r th1i project & c&~didlt. tor r.f.rral to the CO\mCil OD Invirohmtntal Quality ia accord v1th 40 en 1504. . !hi. Department hi. a dirlct IDd continuiaa intlr..t Sa th. ,ropo... ,roJlct . and ~ lucc"lfull, fe.olvial local traffic cona.ral 10 II to b.at prot.ot the ftational1, .ilDit1cant f..oura. vh1ch i. the laiat Croix .atioD&l 'clnia . .livIlVay. . '1\10 ot our .'\1f'&U. tb, IPI aDdtu rWl. ..r. coop.r'U,na ".nci,. 1ft the pre,aratioi of project lav1rODmtltal dooumtat.tioa, .n4 we Soak forwar4 to 7Gur cOlt1~1ni coordiDatton with them to r..olv. the i..u.. d..orib.d abo'll. ror 1M cOlle.ha. includiq .n utter. rt1aU.. to 1\1ftim1dal or .lilainatiD' &4vln. ap&ctl 011 the rivt",a,. ,1.1.. contiau. to vark with tiae l'lional ~r.ctor. M1dv..t .1.1on, lational '.rk ..rvio.. 1701 Jlc~on Str..t, Omaha. ..bra.ta 61102 (402-221-'4S1/rTI 164-3431). Conc.miDl 11.h aad wildlif. f..ourc.l. the Indana.r.d 8p.cSe. Act and th. r1.h and Wildl1f. Coordinat1on Act. :'1.... continu. to cOllule with the '1.1d lu,.rvt.or. V.I. r1.h aDd Wildlif....rvia. (18), 'ark Squar. Court 50.-400 li_l.~ 'tr..t. It. 'aul; M1nnt.oia 5Sl01 ('12-2'O-3131/'TI 777-3131). e 'or technical 1..1atane, pertainina to mn1q aDd Ilinaf&l r..auro.. t plea.. coatact tht Chi.f. Intermountain r1.14 Optr.tiana C.nt.r. lur.au Of Hin.., '.0. lox 250.6. luild1aa 20, Dlnv.r r,d.rI1 CIDtar, Pt~Yar. Colorado 80225 (303-236-0421/r,. 776-0421). . . Thank you tor tb. opportunit, to proY1d. th... comment., 11Ilc.nl1, Inclosure thin P. De.IOft rector tficI Df !av1roumlutal Affair. e Page 1 of 4 e National Register Application for The Stillwater Lift Bridge* United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places i" Significance: Stillwater Bridge Featuring a counterweighted, cable-and-tower design, the Stillwater Bridge embodies engineering significance as a rare surviving example of vertical-lift highway bridge construction of the Waddell and Harrington type. The significance of the Stillwater Bridge is best evaluated within the general context of Minnesota and Wisconsin movable highway bridges. Movable bridges, also known as drawbridges, are constructed over navigable waterways when it is impractical or uneconomical to build fixed bridges of sufficient height to permit the passage of vessels. Human ingenuity has devised numerous systems for lifting, dropping, folding, rotating, and retracting a span to provide. temporary clearance. By the early twentieth century, however, American engineers had focused their attiention on three, basic, drawbridge categories: swing, bascule, and vertical lift. e Briefly defined, a swing span revolves in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis, a bascule span rotates in a vertical plane around a horizontal axis, and a vertical-lift span rises and descends in a vertical plane. As Table 1 indicates, a total of 108 movable highway bridges existed in Minnesota and Wisconsin in 1935, with Wisconsin claiming more than six times the share of its neighbor. Wisconsin's greater dependence on movable bridges was a function of both its canal system along the industrialized Fox waterway and its numerous navigable rivers in major port cities (Green Bay, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan). In contrast, commercial navigation in Minnesota was largely restricted to the Mississippi River, where elevated bluffs obviated the need for movable spans. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as elsewhere in the nation, virtually all nineteenth-century movable bridges were of the swing-span variety, and the type continued to be constructed during the early twentieth century. As late as 1935, a total of 51 highway swing spans were in operation in the two states. Not one of these structures survives. The demise of the highway swing span was nation-wide, reflecting its growing incompatibility with an urban setting. There were two basic problems. First, the central pivot pier increasingly became an obstruction to navigation for the ever-larger vessels of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Second, the swing span itself squandered valuable space. By requiring a clear turning radius, it prohibited the development of docking facilities adjacent to the bridge site. These shortcomings were especially onerous along highly industrialized urban waterways, where shipping channels tended to be narrow, highway crossings numerous, and real estate prices high. For less crowded sites, the swing span remained a viable form of technology well into the twentieth century. Most surviving swing spans, for example, are railroad bridges in rural regions or in relatively uncongested urban areas. But in the downtown waterfronts of late nineteenth-century American cities, the swing span was marked for extinction. Its major adversary was the federal government. e *Nomination was accepted 1989 Page 2 of 4 ~C~LE I Minnesota and Wisconsin Movable Highway Bridges, 1935 (N = 108) e Constr Date Swing Bascule Vertical Lift MN WI MN WI MN WI Unknown 2 6 0 0 0 0 Pre-1880 0 1 0 0 0 0 1880-1889 1 3 0 0 0 0 1890-1899 3 12 0 1 0 0 1900-1909 0 12 0 8 0 0 1910-1919 1 7 0 9 1 0 ... 1920-1929 0 3 3* 19* 2* 2* 1930-1935 0 0 0 12 2* 1* State Total: 7 44 3* 49* 5** 3** Combined Total: 51 51 6 * WI Interstate Bridge ** Includes 2 MN-WI Interstate Bridges Source: Office of the Chief of Engineers, United States Amy, List of Bridges Over the Navigable Waters of the United States. Revised to January 1, 1935 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1936). Note: Table does not include movable highway spans included in tdouble;.deck'railroad bridges. No matter how loudly shipping and real-estate interests might denounce the swing span, there was no effective means of regulating movable-bridge design until the early 1890s, when Congress authorized the War Department to approve plans for all new bridges over navigable waterways and to seek the alteration of any existing bridge that interfered with "reasonably free, easy and unobstructed" navigation. In 1892, the War Department sent a clear message of future policy by way of Chicago, demanding the removal of a two-year-old swing span from one crossing of the Chicago River and denying permission to build a new swing span at another. The search for an alternate drawbridge technology began in earnest. Not surprisingly, Chicago was in the vanguard. In 1895, municipal authorities spanned the Chicago River at South Halsted Street with the world's first, modem, vertical-lift bridge. e During the middle decades of the nineteenth century, an occasional vertical-lift span was constructed in Europe and the United States. Although their engineering was often ingenious, the bridges themselves were quite modest, designed mainly for canals and small navigable streams in cases where it was only necessary to lift the spans a few feet to clear-traffic in the channels. The modem, long-span, high-rise vertical-lift bridge dates from the last decade of the nineteenth century. In 1892, the City of Duluth, Minnesota hosted a design competition for constructing a drawbridge over its harbor entrance on Lake Superior, which comprised a clear channel 250-feet in width. Under the rules of the competition, the successful design "would leave the entire width of the canal free to passing vessels," which effectively eliminated traditional, center-pier swing spans. Most responses to the Duluth competition employed some form of "sliding draw" mechanism, whereby the span moved back and forth on rollers. A striking exception was a design submitted, and later patented, by John Alexander Low Waddell (1854-1938), a consulting engineer based in Kansas City, Missouri, who, during the next fourty years, would become "one of the best-known bridge engineers in the United States." Waddell proposed to tit Page 3 of 4 ~ build "a vertical lift bridge consisting of a simple truss span 260 ft. long so constructed and suppported as to allow e of being raised vertically to a height of 140 ft. above the surface of the canaL" "At each end of the movable span is a tower 170 ft. high, carrying at its top built steel pulleys about 15 ft. in diameter. Over these pulleys steel wire ropes, or chain cables, pass. One end of each cable is attached to the end piers of the trusses, and end to counter-weights which exactly balance the dead weight of the span. The only work left for the operating machinery is, therefore, to overcome the weight due to dirt, water, snow, etc. The power for operating the bridge is supplied by two electric motors placed at mid-span; the upward and downward motion being. regulated by racks-and-pinions communicating with the power by means of steel shafting and spur and mitre wheels. " ;- Although the Duluth authorities selected Waddell's design, the War pepartment vetoed the construction of any drawbridge at that site at that time. Waddell, however, had devised a seemingly practical solution to the drawbridge problem. His vertical-lift span did not obstruct navigation and dockage like a swing span, nor did it clutter up the shore approaches like a sliding-draw span. A few months after the cancellation of the Duluth project, the City of Chicago commissioned Waddell to modify his original design for a 130-foot span capable of 150-foot clearance, over the Chicago River at South Halsted Street. This structure was completed in 1894. The South Halsted Street Vertical-Lift Bridge remained the only example of its kind for over a decade. In later years, Waddell attributed the long delay in constructing another vertical lift to the knavery of those in charge of subsequent bridge projects, who, as he put it "demanded boodle -- a condition with which [I] never did and never will comply." There were other reasons as well. During the period 1895 to 1905, engineers in Chicago and a Milwaukee perfected several bascule designs, which were widely believed to be more economical for narrow - waterways than Waddell's vertical lift. The new type received early and strong endorsement from the City of Milwaukee, which built 10 bascule spans between 1902 and 1910. It was subsequently adopted as the preferred movable-bridge type by the Wisconsin State Highway Commission, organized in 1911 to improve the state's roads and bridges. But the greatest obstacle to the initial acceptance of the vertical-lift span was the fact that the South Halstead Street Bridge contained certain mechanical flaws, which gave it the reputation for 'heavy fIrst cost and maintenance, and expensive operation." In 1907, Waddell formed a partnership with John Lyle Harrington (1868-1942), a skilled civil and mechanical engineer who was largely responsible for reworking Waddell's invention into "a rational, well-integrated design." In its essential form and dynamics, the "Waddell and Harrington version" remained true to the original 1892 design: "A simple span equipped with machinery for operation, suspended at each end by wire ropes which pass over sheaves on towers and connect to counterweights about equal to the span weight." Before the partnership dissolved in 1914, Waddell and Harrington designed about 30 vertical-lift spans for highway and railroad crossings. After they parted company, both men continued to work in the field, and Harrington's new offIce __ Harrington, Howard, and Ash -- became particularly well known, as was its successor, Ash, Howard, Needles and Tammen. Six vertical-lift highway bridges were constructed in Minnesota and Wisconsin before World War II. At least 5 were designed by Waddell and Harrington or successor fIrms. All were of the standard Waddell and Harrington type. As Table 2 indicates, the 1931 Stillwater Bridge was the last of this cohort to be completed. Its predecessor at the site was a timber, pontoon, swing bridge built in 1910. Owned and maintained by the City of Stillwater, the bridge was taken over by the Minnesota Department of Highways in 1925. By that time, the structure was "fast deteriorating so as to be a source of apprehension for the safety of ... the loads it is obliged to carry." When the , e bridge was closed to heavy traffIc in 1928, the Minnesota Department of Highways prepared preliminary plans for its replacement. Page 4 of 4 , 1 :1LE 2 Mmnesota and Wisconsin Vertical-Lift Highway Bridges Built Before World War II e Constr Demo Site Engineer Horizontal Vertical Clearance Oearance 1913 1959 Red R. Waddell & Harrington 150' 63' Olso, MN 1918 1939 Mississippi R. Unknown 56' 64' Ball Club, MN 1923 - St. Croix R., Harrington, Howard & Ash 160' 74' Prescott, WI .. 1926 1983 US Govt. Canal Harrington, Howard & Ash 100' 65' Kaukauna, WI 1930*- Ship Canal, Harrington, Howard & Ash 300' 135' Lake Superior, Duluth, MN 1931 - St. Croix R. Ash, Howard, Needles 136' 65' Stillwater, MN & Tammen Houlton, WI * Date of conversion to vertica1lift design; the original structure was constructed in 1905 as an aerial lift, or 'carry ferry,' bridge. -- - --- . . .. Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation; Wisconsin Department of Transportation These plans called for a series of fixed concrete-slab and steel-truss spans, which were to be designed by the Minnesota highway agency itself, and a single vertical-lift span, which was to be the responsibility of a engineering firm specializing in such work. In November 1929, a design contract for $3,150 was awarded, on a competitive basis, to Ash, Howard, Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri. Construction on the bridge proper began the following summer, with the Minneapolis firm of Peppard and Fulton serving as general contractor and the American Bridge Company (Minneapolis and Gary plants) serving as fabricator. The project was completed in August 1931 for a total cost of $460,174 shared on an approximately 50-50 basis by the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. e At the time of the bridge's completion, the St. Croix River was only lightly used as a navigable waterway. Since most of the traffic was small craft, there was little occasion to operate the lift span. As the Minnesota Department of Highways noted in 1938, "for several years not a single request for its opening was received." Although the bridge was far more intensely involved in highway traffic, it was in the role of maintaining, rather than initiating, patterns of transportation, which, in fact, were already well established by the 1930s. The bridge does have significance, however, as a rare type of engineering construction. Only 6 vertical-lift highway bridges were built in Minnesota and Wisconsin prior to World War II, and the Stillwater Bridge is one of three that still survives. In recognition of its importance, the structure was declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. e e What's the plan for the old bridge? Minnesota Department of Highways has a serious prob- lem with the historic Stillwa- ter lift bridge. In a Memorandum of Agree- ment with the Minnesota His- torical Society, dated Nov. 16, 1994, MnDOT agreed that the lift bridge would remain on the trunk highway system, regard- less of what happens with a new bridge. Less than six months later, MnDOT signed an agreement with the National Park Service that the historic lift bridge would be removed when a new _ge is built. Meanwhile MnDOT con tin- Stillwater as they laboriously, ues to insist to the public that one to a traffic light, maneuver the removal of the old bridge. is their bulk around the corner of a matter yet to be decided. Chestnut and Main streets on Faced with these conflicting. their way to and from the promises, MnDDT has bridge. . embarked upon a solution that These trucks are poundmg will resolve, once and for all, the bridge into total ruin. To the thorny problem of what ~o MnDOrr:, however, who has the do with the old lift bridge. authOrity to prevent trucks It has decided it will allow from using the bridge and the bridge to deteriorate enforce the weight limits beyond any hope of repair. already in place, the.se trucks MnDDT is implementing this are the answ~r to ~helr prayer. destruction by allowing unre- If the brl~ge is battered stricted truck traffic and unen- beyond repair, MnDDT can forced weight limits. The satisfy the National Park Ser- largest semi-trucks, fully vice who dem.anded its loaded are allowed to cross removal as the price of a new the bridge, by the dozens, .bridge. Minnesota Historical every day. Society can hardly. expect Many of these overweight MnDOT to totally rebuild the trucks haye detoured through old bridge just to keep it as a Stillwater to avoid the weigh relic of the past - so that station on 1-94 near Hudson. pretty well scuttles that While the bridge is well- promise. built it was never intended to .' The general public, already bear'the weight load is being in the' dark about the fate of subjected to daily. These. the lift bridge, will have no trucks not only are steadily alternative when the bridge is destroying the bridge, they irretrievably damaged and also fouI" traffic in downtown must be torn down. These "From page 2 trucking inter- ests and a host of citizens who highways equal believe new and bigger progress. But as a group, perhaps we could make an effective protest against this deliberate and calculated destruction of the lift bridge. Call me at 351-0172, and let's see if we can arrange something. Donald Empson Stillwater ~To e.OvUe..:L ~ lrur:~JI~ problem of those ;~~~ided preserva- tion types who might want to save the'bridge for the next generation. . This is clever strategy on the part of MnDOT, made pos- sible by our mistaken percep- tion that, as a public agency. they have some responsibility for preserving a bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. As coup de grace, this plan of letting the bridge deterio- rate has one further, enormom benefit for MnDOT. At some point in the near future, the) can decree the old bridge is nc longer safe for traffic and thm accelerate the demand that [' new bridge be built as soon af possible. What can we do? Not mucl as individuals. MnDOT is r powerful, well-funded agenc: supported by th~ unions, the construction industry, the gaf and oil producers, developers Continued on page 1:" D~_~ it~ ~to ~ CMcfiv ~ ~~-j~~M~~ ~17~ ~~~!J-~ M/l.~ .~-\c,~~~.A;v~. 9n~~~. R::rR... ~ ~ ~ u.oW ~ ~f~v,d~ ~.. I V/1~ .~ t. j:'~. ... ~ 10' e e !e LIST OF BILLS EXHIBIT -A' TO RESOLUTION 96-203 American Linen Supply ATEC Associates Bartley Sales Co., Incn. BWBR Architects Century Radiator Concept Environmental Service Conrad Mechanical Contractors Construction Materials Cordes, Marcy Cy's Uniforms DAC Industries Deblon, Diane Ehlers And Associates Equipment Supply Fina Fleet Fueling Fire-Guard Sprinkler Service Firstar Bank Fred's Tire G&K Services Ghere, David Glewwe Doors, Inc. Goodwill Gordon Iron and Metal Greeder Electric GWO Construction Harmon ContractlWSA Harrison, Sharon Hydrocon Jacobson, Cindy Joint Cable Commission Kellington Construction, Inc. Kremer & Davis, Inc. Listullndustries, Inc. Magnuson. David Max Steininger, Inc. Metro Electric Construction Co. MN DOT Molin Concrete Products Co. Mulcahy, Inc. Neenah Foundry Northland Concrete & Masonry On-Site Sanitation Schaubach, Shelly SEH Shiely Company State of Minnesota Stillwater Gazette St. Croix Animal Shelter Towel Service Dump Evaluations City Hall Project Ctiy Hall Project Repair Radiator Assy. City Hall Project City Hall Project Hot Pour McAfee ~re Misc. Uniforms Garbage Bags Mileage Consultant Services Service contractslFilters GaslDiesel City Hall Project Interest Tie Repair Unnorm~ug~ops Collaborative edlhist. project City Hall Project Recycling OxygenlAcetlene Gas Install Cable City Hall Project City Hall Project MileagelMileslParking L1309 & 313 Cassette TapeslBatteries Cablecaster Services City Hall Project City Hall Project City Hall Project Legal Services City Hall Project City Hall Project New Backhoe City Hall Project City Hall Project Castings City Hall Project Portable Restrooms MileageIMeal Consulting Engineer Svcs. Sand 1996 Session Laws Legal Publications July Board Fees 42.79 9,625.27 8,627.00 3,874.00 50.00 24,740.00 37,842.00 1 ,223.05 50.04 73.63 ,54.50 138.00 60.00 1,494.50 402.61 4,940.00 178.57 18.57 1 ,831.51 500.00 51,132.00 324.79 55.45 473.00 85,177.00 6,446.00 62.00 24,633.12 91.50 57.00 3,989.00 3,169.00 9,086.00 6,542.08 4,228.00 38,633.00 51,126.39 27,928.00 28,500.00 1,077.78 66,500.00 657.80 16.31 384.09 . 6.66 31.95 648.38 519.02 "~"', St. Croix Car Wash Wash Squad Cars 21.25 St. Croix Office Supplies Office Supplies 684.55 St. Joseph Equipment Repair Case Loader 454.13 e Tautges, Redpath & Co. Consultant Services 2,131.50 Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet Squad Car 15,204.00 The Cobb Group Subscription 59.00 Tower Asphalt LI 320 115,013.65 Tower Asphalt L1312 24,000.20 T. A. Schifsky Asphalt & Tack 1,191.61 UBC Lathe/Cement 93.56 use City Hall Ptoject 56,048.00 Van Paper Company Paper P~ucts 344.26 WalMart Film & Microcassettes 75.05 Wasche Interiors, Inc. City Hall Project 871.00 Washington County Paper 214.36 Washington County Property Taxes 748.74 Washington Co. Surveyor's Office Parcel SearchIPlat Map 63.65 Watson, Dennis Programming Services 430.00 Wybrite Maintenance Contracts 410.50 Yocum Oil GasolinelDiesel 161.37 ADDENDUM Ace Hardware Supplies 352.02 Action Rental Concrete 361.04 AGIA Conference Registration 230.00 e AT&T PhoriesILong Distance 384.88 AT&T Wireless Cellular Phone 10.65 Attorneys Title of Stillwater Overpayment LI185 4,138.79 Bailey, Chuck Curb Repairs & Catch Basin 1,900.00 Brockman Trucking Trailer Rental 85.00 Bryan Rock Crushed Rock 284.43 Capitol Communications Portable Radio Repair 188.68 Chaves, Nick Safety Boots 81.99 Cub Foods City Picnic Items 638.26 Del's Outdoor Equip. GreaselHeadlAdapter 44.58 Ecolab Pest Control 218.33 Ehlers & Associates Consultant Services 150.00 Express Photo July Film Processing 53.25 FedEx Overnight Delivery 13.00 Fina Gas 151.50 Franklin Quest Filler 27.64 Greeder Electric Repair Work 240.00 Grothaus, Jim Mileage 26.70 Hance Office Machines Typewriter Maintenance 195.00 Junker Sanitation Garbage Bags Sold 568.75 Kimble', .Jay Expenses 43.83 Kriesel, Nile ModumlCity Picnic/Expense 379.80 e lake Management Inc. Beach and lake Spraying 1,748.00 Maritronics Repair Car Counters 74.62 Maxim Technologies Calibre Ridge Addition 1,788.50 Maxim Technologies City Hall Project 682.00 '."'-'-.-<-'~~-'-"'''''''-.~~ /~ \. J · .. MN DOT Manuals 35.00 e NSP GaslElectric 1,709.29 NSP Street Lighting 11,654.76 OakGreen Sod Sod 35.00 Raleigh Trucking Black Dirt 239.70 ROO Equipment Coupling 9.30 Riverwind Promotions Balloons for Lumberjack Days 127.51 Roettger Welding Repair Rail - Main St. Stairs 320.00 Safety Signs Barricades 100.97 SEH Seminar 10.00 . SEH Consulting ,r;ngineer Svcs. 11,214.72 Shiely Company Sand rr 304.57 Sprint GaslDiesel 4,050.42 State of Minnesota Walker Forfeiture 604.37 State of Minnesota Pay Equity Settlement 1 ,686.00 St. Croix Office Supplies Office Supplies 146.61 Thompson Hardware Hardware Supplies 42.62 Treadway Graphics Misc. DARE Items 112.95 U. S. West PhonesILong Distance 1,799.70 Valley Auto PartslRepairs 561.61 Wardell, Leslie DARE Fundraiser Items 115.94 Warning Lites Flashers & Barricades 524.48 Washington County Walker Forfeiture 1,208.73 e Washington County Surveyor Plat 10.65 Total Due 777.167.88 Adopted by The City Council this 20th day of August, 1996. e e MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FR: City Coordinator RE: Modem purchase DA: August 15, 1996 On April 14, 1996 I purchased a modem for accessing the internet and for establishing an e-mail address for the City. I did not ask for reimbursement for this purchase because I believed that I would be using it more for personal business rather than City business. However, the modem is now hooked to a computer at City Hall and Marcy Cordes, Admin. Asst. will be using the modem to develop and update the City's web page. Therefore, I am requesting to be reimbursed for the modem which would now be City owned (this is a capital outlay item which needs council approval). The item is on the list of bills for this meeting (consent agenda). The cost was $210.69 and funds e are available in the Admin capital outlay budget. e ~ # DONALD L. BEBERG CHIEF OF POLICE · }water TIMOTHY J. BELL CAPTAIN e ---.....;: , THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT M E M 0 RAN DUM FROM: D.L. BEBERG, CHIEF OF POLICE ~ TO: r-1AYClf:': ~(Tr'1UI..F ()NU (:Ill' COUNCIL DATE: AUGU<;:; T 16, 1996 RE: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM AND INFORMATION ITE~ e CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: THE DEPARTMENT IS ASKING FOR THE NECESSARY RESOLUTION FOR "N~__~AR~I~G 8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A~~. MONDA~-lElRAX~ SIGNS TO BE POSTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF OWENS STREET FROM ELM STREET (ENTRANCE TO STONEBRIDGE SCHOOL), SOUTH TO HICKORY STREET (THE FIRST STREET SOUTH OF ELM STREET). THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST IS TO RELIEVE THE SCHOOL BUS CONGESTION AND FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY DURING THESE MORNING HOURS WHEN STUDENTS ARE BEING BROUGHT TO SCHOOL. MOST OF THE BUSES ARRIVE IN THE SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANE AND THEY HAVE TO SWING INTO THE NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN INTO THE SCHOOL. THIS WAY, THE BUSES WILL BE ABLE TO GO STRAIGHT AHEAD AND STOP AT THE OWENS STREET CURB ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ELM STREET AND DROP OFF THE STUDENTS. THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN THE AFTERNOON AS THE BUSES GO NORTH AND HAVE THEIR NECESSARY CLEARANCE TO MAKE THEIR TURN. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT WASHINGTON COUNTY. THEY HAVE APPROVED THE SIGNING IF THE CITY PASSES THE NECESSARY RESOLUTION. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: "COMMUNITY POLICING" IS GOING TO BECOME A MANDATORY THING WITH ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN THIS STATE. AS SUCH, THERE IS A SCHOOL 4 OF US ARE GOING TO ATTEND IN MANKATO, OCTOBER 8-9 THAT HAS TO DO WITH SUPERVISION AND TRAINING ON THIS SUBJECT. OTHER THAN OFFICERS WAGES, THE COST WILL BE ABOUT $600.00 WHICH WE HAVE IN THE BUDGET. 96-39 e 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Business Phone: (612) 439-1314 · 439-1336 · FAX: 439-0456 Police Response I Assistance: 911 e e e .. ~ ,. CITY OF STILLWATER MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: . ~ ~ / Klayton Eckles, City Engineer V-" DATE: August 16, 1996 SUBJECT: A TEC Report on Olive Street and Deerpath Subsurface Soil Evaluation Job 96-07 DISCUSSION Attached is a copy of the discussion on the A TEC report on the above referenced project. The city choose to enter the Voluntary Investigation and Clean-up Program with the PCA, because there are some indications that the city may have had some involvement with directing Stillwater residents to use this site as a dump, historically. The ftrst phases of the evaluation found that the site was indeed used for dumping mixed municipal waste from approximately 1921 to 1931. The attached report is the Phase II subsurface evaluation which involves taking soil samples, soil borings, geo probes and gas measurements. The main ftndings in the report indicate the following: 1. There is very little indication of lead in the soil and it does not appear to be a risk. 2. In a couple of locations gas meters indicate a somewhat elevated level of methane gas, this could be attributed to decomposition mixed municipal waste or decomposition of organic peat soils, which are also found present on the site. 3. Geo technical analysis on the site indicates that two of the homes may possibly be constructed over uncontrolled ftlm material. Such a situation can lead to differential settlement of the homes. The A TEC report has been submitted to the MPCA for review and comment. A TEC is recommending additional sampling to monitor the methane gas situation. A TEC is also recommending those areas where glass and other waste is at the surface, these areas should be landscaped to cover any exposed dump materials. The MPCA should be responding to the e e e A TEC report in the next 60 to 90 days. The A TEC report has been distributed among the property owners for their review. At least some of the property owners have indicated their desire is to have the city purchase their homes. It would be appropriate to have a meeting with the property owners, city staff, including the City Attorney, and A TEC to discuss possible remedies to the situation. As a side note, A TEC has closed the Twin Cities office due to a corporate take over. Mark Mason, the principal representative we've worked with, has gone to Service Environmental. Therefore, we should consider continuing to work with. Mr. Mason and service. .. , i" RECOMMENDATION I recommend council accept the A TEC report and direct staff to hold a neighborhood meeting with affected residents. Also recommend council authorize staff to execute an agreement to continue working with Service Environmental. SJ4p e · r;; ()::7d71/ · . ISclO7J rrr (YJ , ., ~ ' 51 1(310 . & e ,. ~ ,~'I M ,A~Ee Associates, Inc. ~."", ~. ;. ..:l . . ;t.; --..e ..=" ~.~ ~ f':". .;:.a ::~, .~.e I 1-- 1479 Energy Park Drive St Paul, Minnesota 55108 (612) 645,9520, FAX (612) 645.9529 July 18, 1996 Mr. Klayton Eckles, P.E. City of Stillwater i" City Hall: 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: Phase IT Subsurface Evaluation Lot 1, 2, 3,4,5, and 6, Block 1, Deer Path Stillwater,~esota ATEC Project No. 55-07-94-00146 Dear Mr. Eckles: .. -.... ------._'-...~~ .'*"'-,._".:-...... ....-----,,-,---_.,_.~- ""\ ATEC Associates, Inc. (ATEC) has completed a Phase IT Subsurface Evaluation for the above referenced site. This report details the results of ATEC's findings. Per your authorization, ATEC is submitting a copy of this report to Mr. Joe Otte, MPCA- VIC program. We appreciate this opportunity to provide the City of Stillwater with these services. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at your convenience. Sincerely, ATEC ASSOCIATES, INC.. &I~ 11~ Thomas E. McMullen, P .E. Environmental Engineer //U(p~~ David Paholak ( .c;.... ) Area Manager "]'EM/msrn/dp/ak Enclosure American Testing and Engineering Corporation Offices in Major U.S. Cities/Since 1958 ;:rfUf ~~. Mark S. Mason Senior Project Manager Consulting Environmental, Geotechnical and Materials Engineers ~-""::"'.-o;;":""_'_'~'-='-._'~___""'.O-~"'" .. ., , .4 -- e ;:.~ TABLE OF CONTENTS 'R~ 1.0 INTRODUCTIONIBACKGROUND .........,............................ 1 ~ ,i" 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 3.0 PROJECT RESULTS ................................................... 3 ~:.i 3.1 SoiVGroundwater .:................................................... 3 3.2 Soil Lead Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 3.3 Methane Evaluation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 3.4 Geoteclmical Evaluation .............................................. 4 4.0 DISCUSSIONIRECOMMENDATIONS..................................... 5 ... ,,' .... 5.0 QUALIF1CATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 ~;e FIGURES .. ~; Figure 1 - Topographic Map Figure 2 - Site Location Map Figure 3 - 1945 Aerial Photograph F~gure 4 - Cross Section A-A' Figure 5 -Inferred Extent ofFill APPENDICES ,. Appendix A - Methodologies Appendix B - Geotechnical Evaluation Appendix C - Geoprobe Report Appendix D - Boring/Geoprobe Logs Appendix E - Chemistry Report roo i' re . . ...; e -e ";1'. ! - , 1-- -e '. PHASE II SUBSURFACE EVALUATION Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, Deer Path Stillwater, Minnesota ATEC Project No. 55-07-94-000146 1.0 INTRODUCTION1BACKGROUND On April 7, 1995, ATEC Associates, Inc. (ATEC) was authorized by Mr. Klayton Eckles with the City of Stillwater to conduct a Limited Phase I Environmental Site Evaluation (Site Evaluation) of ~t 1, Block 1, Deer Path, Stillwater, Minnesota (See Figure 1, Topographic Map and Figure 2, Site Map). The results of the Site Evaluation indicated that the Site was part ofa larger area that had . been historically used for the dumping of mixed municipal waste. The Site was referred to as the West Olive Street Dump. The West Olive Street Dump operated from approximately 1921 to 1931. For purposes of this report, the Site will now be defined as Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, Block 1, Deer Path, Stillwater, Minnesota. The Soil Survey for Washington and Ramsey Counties was reviewed by ATEC for information regarding soil types, names and descriptions. The. soil survey descnDes the property as being made up of heterogeneous earthy fill material that has been placed on poorly to very poorly drained mineral or organic areas. The soil survey also descnees the area as consisting of a lowlands area (possibly a former wetland) with organic material that has been filled in with a mixture of soil and organic and . inorganic waste from human activity. . A copy ofa 1945 aerial photograph (Figure 3) depicted an area oflaild surface morphology change. A road aligned east to west across the site is the former location of the Long Lake Road that was vacated. The area north of the road appears to be ofa different morphology and may represent an area of previous historical filling. . As part of the Site Evaluation, ATEC prepared a conceptual workplan for completing Phase II Subsurface activities to evaluate the relative extent and magnitude of the former West Olive Street Dump. The Site Evaluation and the workplan were submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) program for their reView and approval. The MPCA VIC. staffapproved the workplan on December 20th, 1995. 1 - :...,- &0 :,e ;..J j.;.;j :- ~ ~.A '<~:'- .~ i ~ ~ rn i. i I I~ :.e 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK The following scope of work was completed to evaluate the vertical and horizontal extent of the former dump area, the potential presence oflead impacted soils, the potential presence of methane gas and general geotechnical conditions adjacent to residences at the Site. . Completion of six geotechnicaVenvironmental soils borings and six geoprobes. · Screened all soil samples in the field with a photo ionization detector (11.7 eV lamp) and visually and manually classified in general accordance with ASTM Method D2488. ,i" . The depth, location and description of the dump materials were recorded for each boring along with the thickness and type of cover over the dump materials. · Depth to ground water and any odors or impacts to ground water as observed on the sampling equipment was documented. · Measurement of methane gas concentrations in the completed borings was recorded as a percentage of the lower explosive limit (LEL). . Measurement of methane gas by on-site gas chromatography was completed for evaluating percent methane concentrations. . . Plotted locations of the soil borings and the relative elevations of the encountered materials in the borings. . A map showing the approximate lateral and vertical extent of the dump was prepared. . A brief description of the soil/dump conditions immediately adjacent to the residences experiencing foundation cracking. This included comments regarding the geotechnical and weight bearing qualities of the materials near the foundations. · . Provided a factual report summarizing the results of the Phase II Subsurface Evaluation. Project methodologies are presented in Appendix A, geotechnical field exploration procedures are presented in Appendix B, and Geoprobing procedures are presented in Appendix C. . . 2 e e e TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANllliM Mayor and City Council Klayton Eckles, City Engineer August 19, 1996 Report from A TEC i" Attached is "Page 3 n that was missing in your A TEC report included in your packet. ~;l. i I ~ .... 3.0 PROJECT RESULTS e 3.1 Soil/Groundwater Underlying soils at the site consist offill underlain by native silty sand, peat and silty clay. The fill can be generalized as a combination of controlled silty sand fill that was underlain by uncontrolled fill (apparent renmant mixed municipal waste) consisting of silty sand and clayey sand containing pieces of wood, bituminous, glass and brick. A generalized cross. section (A.A') is presented in Figure 4, and the cross-section location is identified on Figure 2. BoringlGeoprobe logs are presented in Appendix D. The inferred extent of the uncontrolled fill is represented on Figure 5. The maximum thickness of the controlled fill was encountered at bQring B-7 (23 fe.et), and maximum thickness of the uncontrolled till was encountered at borings a:3t and B-4 (approximately 8 feet). An approximate two foot thick layer of uncontrolled fill was encountered at Boring B-lO. ATEC suspects that this area is near the western edge of the uncontrolled fill. This comment is based on the reduced thickness of the uncontrolled fill material and a review of the 1945 aerial photograph. 'The thickest area of the fill is most likely the area directly west ofBoting B-7. At the time that the basement excavation at Lot I was open, ATEC observed an approximate depth of 10 to 15 feet of uncontrolled fill in this area. Ash layers and metal (wire and one dry cell battery) in addition to the previously listed uncontrolled fill materials were also observed in the sidewall of the excavation. e The surface elevation drops approximately 10 feet west ofB-7 and north of the fonner Long Lake Road. This surfuce elevation drop is coincident with a reduced thickness in the uncontrolled fill material. ATEC observed that at the higher elevation (directly adjacent/north of the former Long Lake Road), the surface cover has apparently eroded and small pieces of broken glass could be observed at the surface. Peat was encountered at geoprobe borings B-1 0, B-II, and B-12. The native peat was approximately 1 foot thick and was encountered at approximately six feet below ground surface (bgs). Groundwater was encOlmtered at approximately 20 feet bgs at boring B-4 and 14 feet bgs at boring B-5. This also represents the approximate elevation change between the two borings (six feet). The installation of piezometers or groundwater monitoring wells would be required to more accurately gauge seasonal groundwater elevation fluctuations. e 3 ,":""i .... , ~;. "7\ ,..;.., ~... .,-. ~ r- ,. .......:. ~- .. 1'""'- i ~-- .e .. ......."', .~,.;:. ::.;;.;u~","'"""",":,: ,.x""......~".,.;;.~.~.."..; ~.>............~,,___.."' ~'...,- """""~' _.:..,_~-,;. -'" ,.......~ .', 3.2 Soil Lead Results Six soil lead samples were collected from the split spoon samples at the location near the bottom of the uncontrolled fill soil profile. All samples were analyzed for total lead concentrations by EP A method SW 239.1. All samples were non-detect at the method reporting limit with the exception of the samples collected form Borings B-5 (18 parts per million [ppm]) and B-6 (66 ppm). The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) Solid Waste Division has listed a range oflead in soil at 2 - 200 ppm and the MPCA VIC draft risk based evaluation guidance document has listed the lead Soil Reference Value (SRV [Residential Unrestricted Land Use] ) at 400 pprn. Complete analytical reports and chain of custody fonDS are attached as Appendix E. . -i'- 3.3 Methane Gas Evaluation At the time that the split spoon borings (B-1 through B-6) were completed, ATEC sealed the top o.fthe bore-hole at the surfuce with a poly-seal (plastic). After allowing for an approximate two hour gas accumulation period, ATEC pierced the polyseal with the probe of a GasTech- Tri-Meter. A maximum reading of9% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) was recorded at boring B-3. One percent LEL readings were also recorded at borings B-1, B-4, B-5, and B-6. For reference purposes, 100 % of the LEL is approximately five percent methane. Six additional geoprobe borings were completed to further evaluate the presence of methane at the site. All soil gas samples were analyzed on-site with a portable gas chromatograph. The results of t~e methane gas analyses indicated that methane gas was only detected in boring B-12 at a concentration of 0.37%. This concentration would be approximately 7.4% of the LEL~ A completed geoprobe report is attached as Appendix C.. 3.4 Geotechnical Evaluation The geoteclmical evaluation report was prepared by Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC). PEC's report indicates that uncontrolled fill was detected in the geoteclmica1 borings completed at Lots 2 (B-3, and B-4), and 5 (B-5). Topsoil was also encountered underlying the uncontrolled fill at B-5 (7 - 9.5 feet). The uncontrolled fill material at these locations may extend below the assumed elevation of the house footings; assuming the footings for the houses were placed at a minimum depth for frost protection. If settlement has been documented to the referenced structures, it could be accounted for at least in part by the potential presence of the poor fill below the structure. The presence of peat that was encountered in the geoprobe borings would also be considered to have poor geoteclmical properties and may cause foundation cracking ifbuilt upon. PEC's geoteclmical evaluation report is attached as Appendix B. . . 4 ": '1 ~,;~~ '~e "'!I '. ~i :,; . I ~ 10-' , '-e 4.0 DISCUSSIONIRECOMMENDATIONS Based on the results of the evaluation, evidence of apparent decomposed mixed municipal wastes were detected at the site. It appears that the greatest thickness of the dump materials is present near the southern edges of lots 1, 5, 6 and the western half of Lot 2. This distnoution most likely represents historical dumping over the bank of the fonner Long Lake Road. The percent mixture of mixed mw1icipal waste varied by boring location. In most borings, the dump materials appeared to represent less than 10% of the total material encountered in the borings. The presence of organic material such as paper was not encountered.. A TEe assumes that most organics have decomposed over the past 60 years and this Jltay be why only trace glass, metal and other inorganic materials were observed in the borings. The thickness of cover material varies throughout the site. In most areas, approximately 2 feet of c9ver material (controlled fill) consisting of topsoil and silty sand was encountered. Visual observations of the down-slope area of Lots 1,5, and 6 (north of the fonner Long Lake Road) did reveal some small pieces of glass protruding from the surface. This may represent areas where the cover material has eroded away or frost heaving has worked these inorganic materials to the surface. A TEC recommends that all areas that have exposed glass or metal be cleaned up or covered with engineered granular fill and/or a geotextile fabric and revegetated. Methane gas was detected at the site in the soil and geoprobe borings. The concentrations are very low and most likely are associated with the presence of the naturally occurring peat. However, considering the detection of methane gas at the site, ATEC recommends that further evaluation be completed in regards to the detected methane. 5.0 QUALIFICATIONS Our professional services have been performed, our findings obtained, and our recommendations prepared in accordance with customary principles and practices in the fields of enviromnental science and engineering. This statement is in lieu of all other statement either expressed or implied. This company is not responsible for the independent conclusions, opinions or recommendations made by others based on the records review, site inspection, field exploration, and laboratory test data presented in this report. This assessment was performed on behalf of and solely for the exclusive use of The City of Stillwater. No other company, entity or person shall have any rights with regard to ATEC's contract with the above client, including but not limited to indemnification by ATEC, or any rights of reliance of the findings, conclusions and recommendations of this or any subsequent reports regarding the referenced site. : s * GNI~N 2'''' ~ <<MiLS 2 MILS SITE VICINITY AND TOPOGRAPIDC MAP Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Block 1, Deerpath Stillwater, Minnesota Project Number: 55-07-94-00146 Scale: 1:24000 ATEC Figure: 1 i; " fl r _.--::;;. - t. ~ n. ; J --r- '"71 :7.- ;'1 ,h.. ii 12 15 '400-2600 .0(; ('~ '0 <?- '\ C0 100 SITE MAP/CROSS SECTION LOCATION MAP Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Block 1, Deerpath Stillwater, Minnesota ;..4 I ,.>.,...J I ;''';;..1 i [i;JII '400-:JSSO ~ ~ ~ 10416-2050 '\ -0 J> -I :r: 10416-2025 to ... g Project Number: 55-07-94-00146 Scale: See Map Figure: 2 - ATEC j:jil'S~~.!; ?~'l!}( ,i.,;';;.::.f 'f ...~ ~,:I;~{i."j.,.~ ~ ",f... ,'} ~~.,.,,!!:II z' I ,.1." : 1 r ,.' ..;. .... ,~. . :~ ,.,. 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Leaky toilets repaired. Water line leak to furnace repaired in April. Recommendation Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior 3 year average of 12/quarter. No change until October to verify reduction. Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior average of 39/quarter. Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior 3 year average of 16/quarter. Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior 3 year average of 27/ quarter. Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior 3 year average of 61/quarter. Reduce July '96 and future billing to prior 3 year average of 15/quarter. e e Ie CITY OF STILLWATER MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council ?O- ~tv FROM: Klayton Eckles, City Engineer DATE: August 16, 1996 SUBJECT: Purchase of Graphic Information System Data DISCUSSION As council is aware, the county is putting all parcels in the county on a graphical information system. The impending annexation requires that the city obtain parcel identification and description information immediately. All this information is available on GIS, it would be a tremendous help through the annexation process. Staff has been in contact with county representatives and the initial cost for obtaining the necessary information for running GIS is estimated at $2,500.00. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends council authorize staff to purchase graphical information system programs and data from Washington County at an estimated cost of $2,500.00. ~~-<Y~~'~~~::,,;::~~~~?~~~~~.~itt:J'!7i&~1:~~:$:~?~~~~~~~-~'it~1~~~~~!tt~~~~~~~~V':~;~~::.:i::.:':~~,-~_;._.;:~cj;(~.~~~-_; . .---------- ~ - e r illwater ~ ~ -\~ TH~IRTHPlACE OF MINNESOTA J REQUEST FOR INSTAllATION OF BANNER 1. APPLICANT ~ ~ ORGANIZATlON- ~ (} ~-"' ~ ADDRESS ~ 3 ~ ~ cn.~ -sT TELEPHONE ACTIVITY BEING PROMOTED BY PROPOSED BANNERS: ~{~~~L/)~ tD4 1~-11 2. 3. 4. ,. ~a..JL 5. BANNER LOCATION REQUESTED: e ~ o Main Street at Olive Street (Mad Capper)* North Main Street - 100 Block (Kolliners)* Chestnut Street at Union Alley (Firstar Bank) 6. *MnDOT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR MAIN STREET LOCATIONS DATES TO BE DISPLAYED: to e:.f 7 -. ~ I I I q t3 h COMPANY INSTALLING BANNER: ~ ~.d.. - 7. Address Phone .." .,,'u '. ...,""", .,-......-.... ..............".........,-.. ....'..:.,....:";-,'",,,.,.;. ..",.... .... ........"..-.... . .... ....... ...-.-....,-. o City.':',; < Date: o MnDOT ,> ' Date: ',," n..,...::;",." _ "::: _ 'c,:: .":,:,:' '"_'"..:':-':'c::':'.:,:" :.,',' ..... ,. . . ,-,-" '. . (Requiredf()rM~inStreetLocations) , .- - -. ',' c.... "";',,;"'- .., ......., ...".--,-, ,. -.... -"'-"'.-"'-"... '" -......". ......... .. ....-.. .."...--.......... ...." .".... .. .-..... ----....... .-... ..... .......................... . .... ..... ...... .... . ..- ....-.. .. ... .. -- .... .... -... ................ ...- .. -- - .... ...... ..... ".. '.- -.'.-' --. . .. . . - . --.- --.- .. ..--.... . .. . . .-. .. ........ Installerverification ...,Date: . e BANNER REQUIREMENTS ATTACHED CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e e e .MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Diane Ward, Administration Secretary DATE: August 15, 1996 SUBJECT: Name Change on Liquor License for Oak Glen Country Club At the direction of the City Clerk I am submitting this memo. Oak Glen Country Club would like to change the name on their liquor license from Oak Glen LC to Oak Glen Limited Partnership. The principle owner remains the same and this is just a formal name change with the paper work. To process this request Oak Glen resubmitted all the necessary information with the new name on all documents. Staff recommends that Council approve the name change on their liquor license. e e 'It - ~il~ate~ THE IIRT'''''' Of "HH"'~ REQUEST FOR INSTAllATION OF BANNER 1. APPLICANT 2. ORGANIZATION 3. ADDRESS TELEPHONE l.f3tj-(J tJ LJJ? . 4. ACTIVITY BEING PROMOTED BY PROPOSED BANNERS: ttJf2h'/ ~ -F ~ 5. BANNER LOCATION REQUESTED: D FP D Main Street at Olive Street (Mad Capper)* North Main Street - 100 Block (Kolliners)* Chestnut Street at Union Alley (Firstar Bank) 6. 'MnDOT APPROVAL REQUIR~OR MAIN STREET LOCATIONS DATES TO BE DISPLAYED; ( (p - 1 /1 /tf~ COMPANY INSTALLING BANNER: '-tJ i ~Gh 7. Address Phone D D BANNER REQUIREMENTS A IT ACHED CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 "\ " '."''''_..-...~.-......-.........::....~ e MEMORANDILM e e TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Diane Ward, Administrative Secretary DATE: August 15, 1996 SUBJECT: Canvass for Primary Election At the request of the City Clerk, this memo is to inform you that because there will not be a Municipal Primary in September, Council is not required to meet on September 11th to canvass votes. '. RESOLUTION NO. 96-204 e THE CITY OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, Governor Alexander Ramsey in his message to the First Minnesota Territorial Le~lature in 1849, urged them to request funds from the United ~~ates Congress for the construction of a prison for the new territory; and WHEREAS, the Legislature did request $20,000 for the new prison, and designated Stillwater, "the thriving metropolis in the St. Croix Valley" as the site of the new penitentiary in 1851; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Territorial Prison was constructed under the bluffs on North Main Street in Stillwater, Minnesota, and was completed for occupancy in 1853; and WHEREAS, the location selected for the new territorial prison was "Battle Hollow",the historic site of the last bloody ,encounter between the Sioux and Chippewa Indians; and WHEREAS, the warden's House was constructed at the same time, halfway up North hill overlooking the prison, and stands today as the home and museum of the washington County Historical Society; and e WHEREAS, a stone wall was constructed on three sides of the site, adjacent to the hillside, designed to prevent the erosion of the bluffs, and to provide a more secure facility; and WHEREAS, the Territorial Prison is listed on the "National Register of Historic~" by the U.S. Department of Interior; and "PIIIW...$" WHEREAS, some of the more infamous malefactors who brought notoriety to the Institution were Bob, James, and Cole Younger, the desperadoes and supposed partners of Jesse James; and WHEREAS, the buildings are structurally sound, and are still used for school bus storage, but have deteriorated badly over the past nearly a century and half of use; and WHEREAS, the walls preventing the erosion of the bluffs are in dangerous disrepair due in part to water flow problems; and WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has purchased the property at a cost of $850,000 to maintain this historic site for the citizens of this State, and to prevent the alternative solution, the destruction of the buildings as property in the area becomes.more valuable; and e WHEREAS, the Territorial Coalition, Inc. has agreed to rehabilitate the two old prison structures with the technical assistance of the Minnesota Historical Society at a cost of $11.6 million of private funds, to develop a 120 room hotel, and have a signed 20 year franchise lease agreement with the Radisson Hotels International, Inc. for the operation of the hotel; and ,"' e e e WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater is responsible for the sewer and drainage for the site, to repair the stone wall, and to prevent the further deterioration of the wall that protects the bluffs from continuing erosion; and WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater and the Territorial Coalition, Inc. have plans for an interpretive walkway around the base of the bluffs, to showcase the history of the area and the facility, including the caves that were used for food storage and confinement of prisoners, and honoring the Native Americans that died at the site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Stillwater requests the involvement and support of the State of Minnesota as a partner with the City and the private sector in preserving this important part of our State's history and heritage, by providing consultation and technical assistance, by assisting in the repair of the bluff stone retaining wall and the related water flow concerns, and by contributing to the development of the interpretive walkway around the territorial prison facility and the Chippewa-Sioux battle site. THEREFORE, the clerk of the City of Stillwater shall be, and is hereby directed, to transmit three copies of this resolution to the State Senator representing Minnesota District 56, the State Representative representing Minnesota District 56A, the Governor of the State of Minnesota, the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this 20th day of August, 1996. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor A'ITEST: Marli Weldon, City Clerk ~e ORDINANCE NO. 736 r~t - Of)~ ESTABLISHING SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Ordinance No. 684 of the City of Stillwater shall be rep.ealed effective January 1, 1991. Section 2. Amending Section 22.03 of the Stillwater City Code, said Section 22.03 shall hereafter read as follows: "22.03. Salaries Established. Each Council Person of the City of Stillwater shall, during the term of office, be paid the sum of $ 500.00 per month, said sum to be paid monthly. The Mayor of the City of. Stillwater shall, during the term of office, receive the sum of $ 600.00 per month, payable monthly. II Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after January 1, 1991, and its passage and publication according to law. . Passed by the City Council this d? I.e:tday. of August, 1990. I I~-e Published: August 30, 1990 dJad; f11:I~ ATTEST: Uu; ~ . . e MEMORANDUM FR: Mayor and City Council Steve Russell, Community Development Director fL- August 14, 1996 TO: DA: RE: APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE JOINT BOARD PURSUANT TO ORDERLY ANNEXATION AGREEMENT The orderly annexation agreement calls for the establishment of a four member Stillwater city/township joint board to review "official controls", assessment and taxation ordinances and development applications. The first board meeting has been tentatively set for August 29. A related item on the council agenda under "New Business" lists the items for initial joint board consideration. After the joint board meeting, the items will be scheduled for council final approval on September 3, 1996. e Recommendation: Appointment of two members for joint board. Attachment: Joint Board Agenda - Draft e r illwater '~ ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ DRAFT e Meeting Stillwater City and Town Joint Board Stillwater City Library. Margaret Rivers Room 223 North Fourth Street 7 p.m. Initial Meeting August 29, 1996 Items: 1. Roll Call 2. Introductions 3. Election of officers 4. Status of annexation - Dave Magnuson 5. Discussion of joint board review process and meeting date a. Case No. ZA T/96-2. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Village Commercial, V-C. City of Stillwater, applicant. b. Case No. ZA T/96-3. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code A adding a new Agricultural Preservation District, A-P. City of Stillwater, applicant. ,., c. Case No. ZA T/96-1. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Campus Research and Development District, CRD. City of Stillwater, applicant. d. Case No. ZAM/96-1. A zoning map amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code to designate approximately 28 acres of land located west of CR 5 and north of TH 36. Campus Research and Development (CRD) District. City of Stillwater, applicant. e. Case No. CPA/96-1. Amendment to City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan incorporating the orderly annexation agreement as part of that document. 6. Other review items. a. Case No. SUP/96-53. A special use permit for the construction of an elementary school located 1/4 mile east of Hwy 15 on Hwy 12. Independent School District 834, Dan Parker, applicant. b. Rural taxing district ordinance c. Special assessment ordinance d. Park and trailway policy 7. Other Items. a. Frisbee golf course site b. Zoning amendment designation initially annexed land agricultural. c. Other items _I CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612'439-6121 e e e 4... ..., ~ CITY OF STILLWATER Memorandum To: Mayor and Council From: Modi Weldon, City Clerk ~/~/t!, Date: August 1, 1996 Subject: Request for referendum question At the July 16, 1996, meeting, Council concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the request of New City Commercial Properties, Inc., to include a referendum question on the November ballot that would allow the City to issue three liquor licenses for the Marketplace area. For your information, should any referendum question be considered for the November ballot, it must be approved by Council and submitted to Washington County no later than September 1, 1996. ... ('00 \ .Ie ~ e Sub"dE!!lfctcmidiiii1":"((ifS(rditi()llnl~o-n=.s~\le:Jiccns'es-:ila) The governing body of a city may issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses over the number permitted under subdivision I when authorized by the voters of the city at a general or special election. (b) The governing body may direct that either of the following questions be placed on the ballot: (I) "Shall the city council be allowed to issue 'on-sale' licenses for the sale of intox- icating liquor at retail in excess of the number permitted by law?" . Yes ....... No ......... (2) "Shall the city council be allowed to issue (a number to be determined by the governing body) 'on-sale' licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail in excess of the number now permitted by law?" . .- - . ....' . Yes ....... N ., o ....... (c) Ira majority of voters voting on t-he question in clause (1) vote yes, the govern- ing body may issue an unlimited number of on-sale licenses. If a majority of voters vot- ing on the question in clause (2)'vote yes, the governing body may issue additional on- s;tle licenses in the number stated in the question. _ _ Sllhtl _A. ........yt"hic:inn~r1"nm..:l;,.~nc~'1imHc.()n_c:~lp intnv;,...,t;nn ,;""".. ';,.......N... ........... e _I r, F """"'" 75H OFFICE IIDGE CIlCH · EDEN HAlliE. MN SBH.]&H · Ul.!41.75H . HX: &11.HI.SHl COIUERCIAL PROPERTIES II C 0 ar ~~~iP26, 1996 Mayor Jay Kimble City Council Members City of Sti Ilwater 216 North 4th Street Stilhyater, MN 55082 Re: Stillwater Marketplace/On Sale Liquor License Dear Mayor Kimble and Council members, New City Commercial Properties, Inc. is marketing the excess land around the Cub and Target Stores in Stillwater, known as Stillwater Marketplace. They have experienced interest from firms, both local and national, who would like to develop a full service sit down restaurant serving liquor on subject land, however, when they investigate the unavailability of lion sale" liquor licenses in Stillwater, they m~y.e on. . e One example of this is Applebees, which as you know built a new restaurant facility on the south side of Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights. We had a verbal agreement with them at roughly the same land price they ended up paying. Another lost sale was for a four acre tract to a national cinema group. They wanted to develop a large cinema facility, however, their economics required them to also develop pr sell land to accommodate a full service sit down restaurant serving liquor. When a liquor license wasn't available to them, they withdrew their interest. Stillwater is missing potential tax base income and the owners, are missing land sales. .... Through this letter, Dayton Hudson Corporation and Supervalu Holdings, as land owners, request you include on your November 1996 ballot, a referendum allowing the city to issue up to three on sale liquor licenses for the Stillwater Marketplace project. We will greatly appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, e NEW CITY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, INC. ~~1'k?~ ~N. 049606.TST """ .< .. . ~_.. . . C) -~?[i'l -----..-. ~ \..:~~ ~ e July 26, 1996 Mr. John F. Nelson, Jr. New City Commercial Properties, Inc. 7545 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie MN 55344-3644 RE: Request for referendum question for liquor licenses Dear Mr. Nelson: Your request for the placement of a referendum question on the November ballot for the issuance of up to three on-sale liquor licenses to the Stillwater Marketplace project . was received by Stillwater City Council at the May 21 ~ 1996 Council meeting. At that time, Council referred the request to the Planiung Commission for review and recommendation. e The Planning Commission. considered your request at their July 8 meeting and returned a recommendation for denial to the Council on July 16. (See attached memorandum from Mr. Russell.) . The City Council approved the motion to concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the request for the placement on the November 1996 ballot of a referendum question allowing the City to issue up to three (3) liquor licenses for the Marketplace project. If you have any questions, please contact me at 439-6121. Sincerely, (1~~ Modi Weldon City Clerk Enclosure CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 - I f R""-' ~,-..:.:~. " ;,' ,~:';:"..- e e e I -'.~' .., .._~ ~ .. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: /"'o-~ r.:.:.,"-,,)' I::;'~ h. '\'..;:i,:" CITY OF STILLWATER :MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Counc~l Steve Russell A Community Development Director I L- . July 11, 1996 REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE IN MARKET PLACE AREA The Planning Commission reviewed the request from John Nelson, Jr., New City Commercial Properties, Inc., to include a referendum on the November ballot for three (3) additional liquor licenses for the Market Place Area '. . The Planning Commission felt that additional liquor servicing establishments in the Market Square Area were not needed and that the downtown should remain the center for that type of activity. ... .' PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Deny request for liquor referendum. . . ('?; -.... ~ ....'...,. c:} MEMORANDUM. TO: Planning Commission FR: Steve Russell, Community Development Director f-/ DA: July 2, 1996 RE: REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING LIQUOR LICENSES IN MARKET SQUARE AREA The City Council received a request from the owners of land in the areas of the Market Square project for a liquor license. In order for a liquor license to be granted, it would have to be put on the November ballot and approved by the voters. If additional liquor licenses. were available, it is likely restaurants serving liquor would find the area around CUBfTarget a good location. At this time, other similar uses in the area include the st. Croix Club and Applebees. Restaurant uses are allowed in the Business Park Commercial, BP-C zone district. Recommendation: Review of liquor license request with no comment other than restaurant uses were liquor licenses are allowed in the. area. . . . .~:;;._..::..,_:: ~.'> i ,;. e " . e e MEMORANDUM eTO: FR: Mayor and City Council Steve Russell, Community Development Director DA: August 14, 1996 RE: ITEMS FOR CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT PLANNING BOARD CONSIDERATION ;t-- The following items are presented to the city council for initial consideration for referral to the joint board for review and certification. After the items have been certified by the board, they will be scheduled for council final approval. Each item is listed below and attached as indicated for council review. The planning commission reviewed the zoning ordinance amendments, parks and trailway policy and comprehensive plan amendment at their meeting of August 12. 1996 and recommended the items for council approval. The rural service taxation ordinance and special assessment hook-up ordinance are presented for your initial review. The following items are attached: Ordinances 1. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Village Commercial District. V-C. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-2. First reading. e2. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31. Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Agricultural Preservation District, A-P. City of Stillwater. applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-3. First reading. 3. A zoning text amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning, of the Stillwater City Code adding a new Campus Research and Development District, CRD. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAT/96-1. First reading. 4. A zoning map amendment to Chapter 31, Zoning. of the Stillwater City Code to designate a 28+ acres of land located west of CR 5 and north of TH 36. Campus Research and Development (CRD) District. City of Stillwater, applicant. Case No. ZAM/96-1. First reading. 5. Special assessment and sanitary sewer and water hook-up ordinance (to be provided). 6. Rural service taxing district ordinance. 7. Review and approval of amendment to existing park dedication policy. ~ 8. A special use permit for the construction of an elementary school located 1/4 mile east of Hwy 15 on Hwy Independent School District 834, Dan Parker. applicant. Case No. SUP/96-53. 9. Amendment to City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan incorporating the orderly annexation agreement as part ofthat.document. Case No. CPA/96-1. e Recommendation: Hold first reading on ordinances and refer items to joint board for review and certification. Attachments. #/ e Village Commercial District - VC Purpose. To provide a local center for convenience shopping and personal services primarily in proximity to a residential neighborhood. The V-C districts shall be established in the general location shown on the comprehensive plan. Special Use Permit. Local convenience retail business or service establishment, such as grocery, fruit and vegetable store, bakery, drugstore, general store, barber and beauty shop, clothes cleaning and laundry pickup station, business and professional office and the like, supplying commodities or performing services for residents of the immediate neighborhood and surrounding areas. Day Care/Nurseries. Medical and dental offices. Parking facilities Professional, editorial, real estate, insurance and other general business offices. e Residential Uses - Second Level. Tea rooms, deli, coffee shops and soda fountains, not including the sale of alcoholic beverages. Service Stations. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. Use Determination. Other use or service establishment determined by the planning commission to be of the same general character as the foregoing specially permitted uses and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties may be permitted. A use permit shall be required and processed pursuant to this section. e District Regulation. General. e Provisions Requirement a. Height of buildings - maximum -Principal (stories and feet) 2&35 -Accessory (stories and feet) 1 &20 b. Minimum lot area (net) (sq. ft.) 10,000 when not within a PUD c. Front yard (feet) 50 when not within a PUD d. Rear yard (feet) 25 when not within a PUD e. Lot coverage building 60% when not within a PUD f. Landscaping \ 40% when not within a PUD Additional Setback Requirements. In any VCDistrict directly across a street or thoroughfare or next to, from any Residential District, all parking and loading facilities _ shall be at least twenty feet from the property line and buildings and structures at least _ twenty feet from the street; said setback space shall be permanently landscaped. Other Requirements. All uses shall be conducted wholly within completely enclosed buildings, except for service stations, parking facilities and other outdoor uses when appropriately located and designed as approved by the planning commission. Design Permit. Design review shall be required for all village commercial uses according to country village architectural and design guidelines. Planned Unit Development. These development requirement may be modified based on an acceptable planned unit development for the entire village commercial district area. C:\96PLANNIWILLAGE-.DIS August 14, 1996 e e e e ",..,.., b---:J. ~.A-1II 0 euJN~ ~~~~ . ~,PtCl.<<lC1t): bl't2-1~, (j) Village Commercial District - VC Purpose. To provide a local center for convenience shopping and personal services primarily in proximity to a residential neighborhood. VC districts shall be established in the general locations shown on the comprehensive plan or where analysis of residential population demonstrates that such facilities are needed. Special Use Permit. Local convenience retail business or service establishment, such as grocery, fruit and vegetable store, bakery, drugstore, general store, barber and beauty shop, clothes cleaning and laundry pickup station, business and professional office and the like, supplying commodities or performing services for residents of the immediate neighborhood and surrounding areas. Day Care/Nurseries. .- ,,;;- Medical and dental offices. Parking facilities Professional, editorial, real estate, insurance and other general business offices. Residential Uses - Second Level. Tea rooms, deli, coffee shops and soda fountains, not including the sale of alcoholic beverages. Service Stations. Accessory Uses. Other uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. Use Determination. Other use or service establishment determined by the planning commission to be of the same general character as the foregoing specially permitted uses and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties may be permitted. A use permit shall be required and processed pursuant to this section. (;) e District Regulation. General. Provisions Requirement a. Height of buildings - maximum -Principal (stories and feet) 2&35 . -Accessory (stories and feet) . 1 &20 b. Minimum lot area (net) (sq. ft.) 10,000 ~,f"[/ wH6'J wr~rrttuJp\ft'.D c. Front yard (feet) 50 ~ WtI:N NC1(WI1fJ1'tJ A ~ U. 0 d. Rear yard (feet) 25 ~~Wrr~N ~~7f"D. Additional Setback Requirements. In any VC District directly across a street or thoroughfare or next to, from any Residential District, all parking and loading facilities shall be at least twenty feet from the property line and buildings and structures at least twenty feet from the street; said setback space shall be permanently landscaped. e Other Requirements. All uses shall be conducted wholly within completely enclosed buildings, except for service stations, parking facilities and other outdoor uses when appropriately located and designed as approved by the planning commission. Design Permit. Design review shall be required for all village commercial uses according to county village architectural and design guidelines. e (JJ _ Country Village Architectural and Site Design Guidelines Goal. Create high-quality country village consisting of country store with fuel, country school (daycare) and other village scale professional services. The building shall have a related though not identical village residential character. Architectural Style. Gable roofs are preferred. Architectural detailing should be consistent with the style of the structure selected. Materials. Brick, stone, painted or natural architectural cedar or red wood siding are to .be used as exterior materials or high grade reduced maintenance materials that will achieve the same exterior appearance goals as natural materials may be used. The roofing shall be heavier weight asphalt shingles or cedar shingles or high-grade reduced maintenance materials that will achieve the same exterior appearance goals as the natural materials may be used. . ",.a;. Building Design. No franchise or prototypical commercial building design shall be allowed. The village area shall have a unique rural character related to its surroundings. _ Canopies. Pump area canopies shall be of a subdued design consistent with the building design and materials. Any under-canopied lighting shall be recessed and not show the light source from off the service' area. Building Orientation. The country village will be visually and functionally connected to the immediate neighborhood, be accessible but not visually prominent from County Road 12 and 15. Building Setback. 50' from County Road 12 or 15 ~16H--r ~ WAY" Parking or paved Streets or Driveways. 20' from public right of way for County Road 12 or 15 (if bermed and landscaped) ~o~ Lot Coverage 0 percent maximum building and hard surface coverage. Building Height. 35' to gable peek _ Road and Parking Configuration. The preferred configuration is one of curved and angled orientation. l1-e~'-J ~-r Landscaping. r-ty perccRt minimum of the land area shall be in permanen\ 1 main~fiin~d 1~~d~caijjn9, open spaces and flatural wetland~ CWI.ti. ~ t;~l ~t?ve ..-rne;~ -11111 ~ ~~ ~~ poV~ raq'1<::J:; l-r ~~ ' Areas around building shall be planted with hearty-species of deciduous and coniferous @ e stock and should assists in blocking sight lines of parking facilities and highlight attractive architectural features in a landscaped setting. Screening. Parking areas that can be viewed from adjacent roads or residential areas shall be screened with- a combination of deciduous and coniferous planting and benning. Signage. Commercial signs are to be placed on linear walls, composed of the same materials and bearing a similar design theme to the building being identified. Interchangeable tenant identification will be provided but if internally lit must show lit letters only, not letter backgrounds. Prefer"ed building identity signage is by cut out letters of durable materials, mounted on the above mentioned walls, lit with internal backfacing lighting or reflective lighting from ground, wall or tree mounted spots. Spot lights must not provide glare to adjacent roadways or perimeter residential uses. Identity monument type freestanding country village signs without tenant identification consistent with the village design and material may be allowed along CouotyR...6,ag 12 and 15 and at the residential roadway entrance. Utilities. All utilities will be underground and HVAC equipment will be screened from view. Roof mounted units will be screened via roof configuration, wall extensions either vertical or horizontal. All trash areas shall be completely enclosed and screened from view by a structure of a design compatible in design to village building and perimeter landscape. e Lighting. Site lighting selected to minimize visibility and glare from residential areas. Overall site light levels will be achieved by a blend of streets and parking lights not to exceed 20' in height. Walkway lighting, building lighting, site amenity, sign lighting and vegetation lighting shall be reviewed to make sure it is compatible with the residential quality of the neighborhood. Pedestrian Access. The country village shall be linked to surrounding residential areas, the elementary school and trails along County Road 12 and 15 by sidewalks and pathways. e .......w .... ~:.-.: i / I if / f j /. I' 1/ i! ~. .e e I -{ 1"-- r- I I ! \ \ I i J - .- ~ i 1M, . '" 0 ~ c:I~:>>fi dSt~ .~~ i \ ',--- e '. "_ ':' I' ~.; RE:," NEwMAN REAJ.TYPARTNERsHIP . . .' I .' . . .' . . ..- / COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: IMPAcr; . PROPOSmVILLAGE COMMERCIAL , ZONING ORDINANCE Unity of Site Planning, Architectural Design &Cons!ruction. LWboD~/\LLDR. WOOD~. ~N '55125' . . FHONE:..~ (61~)73h31~ r~ (612)731.4568 City of Stillwater City Counc.il Members . T~esday, August 20, 1996 \. We respectfully request that tl1e City of Stillwater City COW1cil adopt the following resoluti~n coincident with ad<l:pting new "Village. Commerdal ". zoning ordinance language: . . . · 1. Regcirding. Co. ,1SRight of Way : -'We urge the Courtty '-Transportation Depart;ment to adopt prudent and limited median, pavement and right of way requirements along Maiming Avenuel Co.lS, II ~ " '. .. . ... .' '.. . This will miniIriize land lost toth~ tax rollS, preserv~ land for pathway easements, belming and screenirig while liiniting the devaluing impact of highway lane expan- sion on adjacent prqperties. . .- . -,..: iaIiw- e 2. Regarding 'Access Points: "We urge County Transportation Deparbnent to pro- . vide 2 accessl egress points each ~t distances approx. 660 ft. from the. Hwy 12, H wy. 1S intersection for ~ach road, for the Village Commercial land use." ~.' " ' - . To. do less will. force ~afe and otherwis~' ~ecessary non-resident traffic into the entry' that' serves the school and pI'9vides the sole north neighborhooci 'entry... fun- n:~lljing trafficmt(j the 'residential community for commercial ~ccess, while negatively impactirig the a.ttraGf;iveness aJ)d functi~n of entry set:ting and potential adjacent park. Thes~ needed accesseswi,ll avoid_~ncumbering the village co~ercial land~with access. limitations tlult willllmif the fmancial viability of the land use'specifieq. for this site in the CitY-of Stillwater ComprehenSi-(re Plan. . for Newman Realtypartnershlp, Land Owners, PauMCroening, Managing Partner; . , . .~.. este 1212 ~J!" --' ~ urn\s mg.' _ construction mana:gement'& quality ~.o~a""i:e .~ warranty admi.nistrati~n & seivice ._'neighborhood Ijlnd planning & development fro{ Agricultural Preservation District e Purpose. The zoning of property as AP, Agricultural Preservation District, is intended to maintain and enhance agricultural operations and preserve agricultural lands utilized for crop production and to serve as a holding zone for lands where phased urban expansion will occur. The preservation of agricultural land is intended to prevent urban sprawl, control the public costs of providing urban services and reduce urban/rural conflicts which arise as a result of premature development of rural areas. The district is further intended to preserve open space and natural resource areas. Permitted Uses. No building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered except for one or more of the following uses, subject to the development and performance standards below: Single family dwellings Agricultural uses Agricultural produce sales Commercial greenhouse Fish hatcheries and aviaries Fishing lakes and picnic groves provided no concession or retail sales shall be permitted Forest and wildlife reservations or similar facilities Fur farming for the raising of fur bearing animals, excluding skunks and civet cats; Riding academies or stables e Use Determination. Any other uses or activities determined by the planning commission to be of the same general character as the foregoing specially permitted uses and will not impair the future urbanization of the property. Special Use Permit Elementary School Height and Area Regulations. The maximum height of buildings, the minimum dimension of lots and yards, and the minimum lot area per dwelling permitted on any lot shall be as follows: A. Maximum height: 1. Residences - 2-1/2 stories, not exceeding 35 feet 2. Agricultural structures - 50 feet. 3. Accessory structures and uses, other than agricultural structures - 1-1/2 stories, not exceeding 20 feet and not exceeding the height of the main residential structure. e B. Minimum front yard - 50 feet. C. Minimum side yard - 25 feet. D. Minimum rear yard - 75 feet. E. Minimum lot width - 300 feet. e F. Minimum lot depth - 300 feet. G. Minimum lot depth to width ration - 3: 1. H. Lot area per dwelling - 10 acres. Building and Unplatted Land. A building permit for a residential or nonagricultural building in this district will not be issued until a plot plan showing the proposed building and the land areas to be set aside to accommodate it is submitted and approved by the Director of Community Development. Such plot plan may delineate a tract of land which is part of a larger ownership without the filing of a plat, provided the delineated tract is accurately tied to a section or quarter section corner and has access to a public street, road or highway. This delineated tract shall be entered on the official zoning map of the city and shall be considered the same as a platted lot for purposes of regulating permits on adjacent land. The owners of tracts abutting an existing road, street or highway which has less than city standard width shall present a warranty deed acceptable to the city for that amount of right of way necessary to comply with the city standards prior to the issuance of the building permit. Development and Performance Standards A. Agricultural uses are permitted with no restrictions as to operation of such vehicles or machinery as are customarily incidental to such uses and with no restrictions to the sale or marketing of products raised on the premises; provided that any buildings, structure or yard for the raising, feeding, pasturing, housing or sale of livestock or poultry shall be located at least 100 feet from residentially zoned land and provided further that there shall be no disposal of garbage, rubbish or offal, other than regular removal, within 300 feet of property residentially zoned land. e B. No detached accessory buildings shall be located within the required front yard. C. All detached accessory buildings located within a side yard shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the side lot line in the case of an interior lot or 25 feet in the case of a corner lot. D. All detached accessory buildings located in the rear yard shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the rear lot line. Subdivisions Any request for subdivision of agricultural preservation, AP, zoned land shall be accompanied with a ghost plat that shows how future urban development can be accomplished at some ~re~. e #3 e Campus, Research and Development District Permitted Uses Purpose. The zoning of property Campus, Research and Development is intended to allow primarily a mix of office, research and development and light manufacturing uses with limited retail and service uses in a planned business park setting. The district is a planned zoning district designed to provide for low-density, high-quality employment generating development with increased amenities and open space. Special Use Permit. No building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be directly constructed , except for the following uses, subject to the development and performance standard listed below: e Administrative offices associated with other permitted uses. Manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembling of limited commodity except junk or storage. laboratories Printing and publishing Photo processing Research establishment of industrial, medical or scientific nature. Chemical laboratories Service uses including advertising, consultant services and engineering, architects and designers Funeral Homes Use Determination. Any other use or service establishment determined by the planning commission to be of the same general character as the foregoing specially permitted uses and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties may be permitted. Height and Area Regulations The maximum height of buildings and structures and the minimum dimensions of lots and yards shall be as follows, except as otherwise provided: A. Maximum height All structures - 35 feetl3 stories B. Minimum setbacks: e 1. . All buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any public street right of way forming the peripheral property line of the business park. 2. All buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from any internal street right of way. e 3. All buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the property line of any residentially zoned property, where such property is already developed for residential use or is designated residential on the city's comprehensive plan. 4. All buildings or structures shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any peripheral property line other than a street right of way line or residentially zoned property. 5. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any street right of way. 6. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the property line of any residentially zone property, where such property is already developed for residential use or is designated residential use on the city's comprehensive plan. 7. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any peripheral property line other than a street right of way line or residentially zoned property. e Parking and Loading Regulations A. Each establishment shall provide sufficient off street parking spaces for all employees, customers, visitors and others who may spend time at the establishment during working hours. The number of such parking spaces shall be determined at the time of preliminary development plan approval, but in no event shall there be less than three spaces for each 1,000 square feet of total floor area or portion thereof shown on the plan and in no event shall there be less than 3.8 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of total floor area of office and research buildings. A portion of such parking may, at the discretion of the planning commission or governing body, be deferred at the time of preliminary development plan approval. B. Each establishment shall provide a adequate loading space within a building or in a side or rear yard, in such a way that all storage, standing and maneuvering of trucks shall be off the public right of way. c. No portion of a parking or loading space, including maneuvering area, except the ~ecessary drives, shall be located closer than 30 feet from a public street right of way. e e e Ie Development and Performance Standards A. The minimum parcel size of property shall be 5 acres unless a part of an overall development plan for the area. B. All operations shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building. C. There shall be no outside storage of materials, products or equipment other than in trash receptacles which must be completely screened utilizing the same building materials as the main building, unless such outside storage is specifically approved as part of the preliminary development plan. E. No use shall be permitted or so operated as to produce or emit from a vent, stack, chimney or combustion process any smoke darker than Ringlemann No. 1, except that smoke darker than Ringlemann No.2 is permissible for a duration of not more than 4 minutes during any 8 hour period if the source of such emission is not located within 250 feet of residentially zoned property. F. In no case shall the noise level exceed 80dB(A) at repeated intervals or for a sustained length of the measured at any point along the property line. G. No activity shall be permitted that creates any electrical disturbance that adversely affects any operations or equipment other than those of the creator of such disturbance or which otherwise causes, creates or contributes to the interference with electronic signals (including television and radio broadcasting transmissions) to the extent that the operation of any equipment not owned by the creator of such disturbance is adversely affected. H. The minimum landscaped open space ration for the entire business park shall be 30 percent. I. No loading dock shall be permitted to face any street unless a screening plan therefore is approved as part of final plan approval. Design Permit. Design review shall be required for all campus research and development district uses according to the design review standards. e e e MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission f- FR: Steve Russell, Community Development Director DA: August 9, 1996 RE: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLYING CR &D DISTRICT TO APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES WEST OF CR 5 AND NORTH OF TH 35 The zoning map amendment applies to the CR & D zoning district regulations to the 28 acre site. The owner of the property would like to proceed with development plans and this is the first procedure step for land development. It is important at this point to make sure the owners use of the land is consistent with the comp plan land use designation. Recommendation: Approval of map amendment to city council. Attachment: Zoning CR & 0 amendment map. CPC Action on 8-12-96: +7-0 approval iff e e e e e #-7 CITY OF STILL WATER PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATION POLICY POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT PORTION OF LAND BEING PLA TIED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONVEYED OR DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR PARK, TRAIL OR RECREATION PURPOSES OR WITH RESPECT TO WHICH CASH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIEU OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OF DEDICATION. 1. AUTHORITY: The state of Minnesota has enacted Minnesota Statutes 462.358, subdivision 2(b) which gives authority to the Cities to require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public, or preserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, wetlands, trails or open space. The City of Stillwater has, by this dedication policy, chosen to exercise this authority in establishing minimum requirements for meeting this public need. PURPOSE: 2. The City Council recognizes that preservation of land for park, playground, wetland, trails, and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land is essential to maintaining a healthful, safe and desirable environment. The City must not only provide these necessary facilities for citizens of today, but also for the future needs of the City as described in the Comprehensive Plan. It is recognized by the City Council that the demand for park, playground, to wetlands, trails and public open space within a municipality is directly related to the density and intensity of development permitted and allowed within any area. Urban development means greater 1 numbers of people and higher demands for park, playground, wetlands, trails and public open space. The Park Plan Standards of the City, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, has established minimum community criteria for meeting the needs of the residents of Stillwater. In order to meet the community needs for parks, playgrounds, wetlands, trails and open space, ten (10) acres of such land is required for each 1,000 residents of which seven (7) acres shall be designated as neighborhood parks. Neighborhood parks have a service area of one-quarter mile. This shall be the standard upon which the City shall establish its park land and parks cash dedication. It is the policy of Stillwater that the following guidelines for the dedication of land for park, playground and public open space purposes (or cash contributions in lieu of dedication) in the subdividing and developing of land are appropriate. 3. RESIDENTIAL PARK LAND DEDICATION: The amount of land to be dedicated shall be based on the net developable land area of the proposed subdivision, proposed type of dwelling unit and density. The 1990 census data for households includes 2.8 persons per household. The formula for land dedication: The greater of I) proposed units per acre or 2) zoned density. Dwelling Unit Density Land to be Dedicated o - 1.9 units per acre 9% 2.0 - 3.5 units per acre 10% 2 e e e 3.6 - 5.9 units per acre e units per acre 6 - 10 10+ units per acre 11% 12% Additional .5% for each unit over 10 Commercial 7.0% of net land area 4. RESIDENTIAL TRAIL REQUIREMENTS: (j..L Residential subdivider shall provide community trail facilities~; ~ay a fee of $225 per residential dwelling unit for trails. 5. GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES: A. Land proposed to be dedicated for public purposes shall meet the needs of the City as described in the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan. e B. Prior to dedication, the subdivider shall deliver to the City Attorney, an abstract of title or registered property abstract evidencing good and marketable title, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances, assessments and taxes. The conveyance documents shall be in such form acceptable to the City. C. The required dedication or payment of fees-in-lieu of land dedication shall be made before final plat approval. D. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris or stockpiling of surplus soil on dedicated land is strictly forbidden without the prior written review by the Parks and Recreation Board and approval of the Community Development Director. e 3 Grading and utility plans, which may effect or impact the proposed park dedication, shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director and Parks and Recreation Board prior to dedication. F. To be eligible for park dedication credit, land dedication is to be located outside of drainways, flood plains or ponding areas after the site has been developed. Grades E. exceeding 12 percent or that are unsuitable for park development may be considered for partial dedication. Absent unusual conditions, storm water drainage areas and holding areas or ponds shall not be considered wetlands. However, where wetlands have been determined to have a park function by the Parks and Recreation Board, credit may be given at a rate of 25 percent of the pond or holding area and adjoining land areas below the high water level; a minimum of 70 percent of land above the high water mark or 100 year flood plain shall be dedicated before pond or holding area credit is granted. In addition, developers must also comply with City dedication policies relating to wetland dedication. Where subdividers and developers of land provide significant amenities such as, but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, or ball fields, within the development for the benefit of those residing or working therein, and where, in the judgement of the Parks and Recreation Board, the amenities significantly reduce the demands for public recreational facilities to serve the development, the Community Development Director may recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board that the amount of land to be dedicated for park, playground and public open space (or cash contribution in lieu of dedication) be reduced by an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the amount 4 e e e e G. calculated under paragraph 2 above. The City, upon review, may determine that the developer shall create and maintain some form of on-site recreation use by the site residents such as tot lots and open play space. This requirement may be in addition to the land or cash dedication requirement. 6. CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, RESIDENTIAL: If, at the option of the City upon review and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board, it is determined that a cash payment in lieu of land dedication shall be made, the cash shall be placed in a special fund for Parks and Recreation use and deposited by the developer with the City prior to final plat approval. The in lieu park fee shall be based on the following guidelines: e Single Family Residential $725 per unit Duplexes $500 per unit Townhomes $500 per unit Multifamily $500 per unit 7. COMBINATION LAND AND CASH DEDICATION: The city may require the subdivider or developer to make a combination cash and land dedication pursuant to the following formula: A. The amount of land which could be required in accordance with Section 3 shall be calculated. e 5 B. From the total calculated in subparagraph (A) above, the actual amount of land the city determines to be needed to fulfill the purposes of this Subd. 6 shall be subtracted. _ C. The balance arrived at in subparagraph (B) above, shall be converted into a cash contribution in lieu of land dedication pursuant to a standard formula established by the city, which formula takes into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to, the fair market value of the property in the plat, subdivision or development and the percentage of the total park dedication obligation represented by the said balance. 8. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Subdividers and developers of commercial/industrial land, including commercial/industrial portions of Planned Developments, shall be required at the time the site plan is approved and e building permits are issued to dedicate to the City for park, playground and public open space purposes, 7.0 percent of the net land area within the development as determined by the City according to the guidelines set forth in Section 3 of this policy. 9. CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL: In those cases where the City does not require park or open space within a development, the City shall require payment of fees in lieu of land dedication in an amount equal to the net land area required in Section 3 above. Cash shall be contributed at the time of approval of each final plat or at the time of site plan or building permit approval as determined by the City. A credit of up to 25 percent of the required dedication may be allowed by the City Council . 6 e e e e for on-site storm sewer, water, ponding and settling basins provided that such improvements benefit identifiable park and recreation water resources as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.. The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board, may review and determine by resolution an adjustment to the fee based upon the City's estimate of the average value of undeveloped land in the City. 10. REQUIRED PLAN AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS: The developer or subdivider shall be responsible for preparing a concept park plan or trail plan based on the Parks, Open Space and Trails Plan as identified in the Comprehensive Plan as approved by the Parks Board, and for making certain improvements to their developments for parks, playgrounds and public open space purposes as follows: A. Provide finished grading, appropriate ground cover or sodding for playground, paved trails and perimeter landscaping. B. Establish park boundary comers for the purpose of erecting park limit signs. The developer shall contact the appropriate Parks and Recreation Department personnel for the purpose of identifying park property comers. C. Provide sufficient improved public road access of no less than 300 feet for neighborhood parks and additional frontage for community parks. 7 r. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW Case No. SUP/96-53 #g Planning Commission Date: August 12, 1996 tit Project Location: CR 12 east of CR 15 Zoning District: Agricultural when annexed Applicant's Name: Independent School District 834 Type of Application: Special use permit Project Description: Special use permit for an elementary school. Discussion: The proposal is to construct an 800 pupil elementary school 99,910 square feet building with 65,825 square feet of land coverage on a 16.11 acre lot (see attached project narrative and staff report from Stillwater Township review dated July 18, 1996). Beside the township review, the city engineer and the city's consulting traffic engineer have reviewed the project for circulation needs and drainage/grading, wetland impacts. Attached is a letter from Glen Van Wormer, traffic engineer. He raises concerns regarding the road improvements providing access to CR 12. Because CR 12 is a County Road these concerns will be transmitted to the county for their consideration of the access design. Other comments relate to bus circulation and loading and unloading. It is recommended that the comments from the traffic engineer be considered as a part of project final design. Watershed issues are critical to this area. The drainage/grading plan along with wetland impacts have been reviewed by the township's engineer. The city engineer will also be reviewing the design and calculation to see that they work for the project and overall area. The project is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and a school site in this location was a part of a concept plans for development of the larger quadrant. Access to the site is important to the school as well as - the surrounding area. The comments from the traffic engineer will require consideration in the access road design before final approval. Stillwater township conditions of approval are incorporated by reference in the city's approval to make sure the reviews are coordinated. Recommendation: Approval as conditioned. 1. The Stillwater Township Board conditions of project approval are incorporated by reference 8-8-96. 2. The comments from the city's traffic engineer shall be addressed in final access road and project circulation design. 3. The drainage, grading, wetland mitigation plan shall be reviewed and approved by the city engineer before final city project approval. 4. A county road access permit shall be obtained from Washington County Public Works before building permits are issued. 5. The design of the access road leading the County Road 12 to the school site shall be designed and financing provided before building permits for the school are issued. e6. A development agreement between the city and school district shall be entered into providing for sewer and water service before building permits are issued. 7. This special use permit is subject to city council approval and final annexation of the site to the city. Attachments: Plans Stillwater Elementary School BWBR Commission Number 95053.01 June 18, 1996 e PROJECT NARRATIVE This project provides for the Stillwater School District a new school to meet their elementary education needs for the immediate future and offers flexibility to adapt to changing teaching and learning styles as we move into the 21st century. The building will be located approximately 1~4 mile east of Highway l5,just south of Highway 12. The site is currently going through the minor subdivision process and is part of the Phase 1 annexation parcel into the City of Stillwater. Intended for an ultimate enrollment of 800 students, the building is designed to reduce the scale to one that feels more like a 200 student school. The architecture of the building recalls historic Stillwater, with use of brick, building forms and one room schoolhouse references. The design responds to a myriad of issues: site, program, budget, context and, above all, kids. BUILDING AREA Total site coverage of the building is 71,898 square feet. The total building gross square footage is 99,910 square feet, comprised of 65,825 s.f. on the upper level, 34,085 s.f. on the lower level. UTILITIES e Permanent Plan Ultimately the school will be served by permanent water and sewer services extended from the city of Stillwater. The City will provide these services to the neighboring residential development to the south ~ _ and west and the school will tap into them. Design and implementation of these services will not begin, ~_ however, until the annexation process has been completed. Interim plan Through the City, the School District has petitioned for a feasibility study to temporarily extend city services from a location approximately 1/2 mile east of the school site on Myrtle A venue. These utilities would be used until the permanent utilities are installed and available for the school's connection. The study is anticipated to be brought to Stillwater City Council July 2, 1996. WATERSHED The entry drive into the west end of the site is required by the county to be 300 feet from Highway 12. This causes our drive to cross the north end of the wetland area, requiring approximately 2750 s.f. of the wetland to be filled. Areas in excess of 2000 s.f. mandate mitigation. Mark Doneaux of the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District is involved as the design progresses (see attached letter from Washington County dated June 12, 1996). e .... ~~r96 TUE 9: 39 FAX NO. 6124390456 CITY O=~TILLWATER ; e PLANNING ADMINISTRATION FORM ACTION REQUESTED: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -V- Certificate of COll1pliance CITY OF STILLWATER ~ Conditional or Special Use Permit 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET - Design Review STILLWATER, MN 55082 _ Planned Unit Development _ Variance __ Comprehensive Plan Amendment ___ Zoning Amendment _ Subdivision _ Resubdivision Total Fee P. 02 FEE(l) 170 llO/17Sl _ .o~ i270 i?O ~300 _ $300 S lOO+$.50IlQt SjO The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. e PROPERTY IDEN'I1FICATION " Address of Project ~7 I\J,... GA~-r 1- (!#7:i I S Assessor's Parcel No. :~ DIstrict Description of Projei:U:' ",.,~'-R- ~",.v <> J ..v'....o<.<> 8L;'; M E-::"'" 7 . .:,~~ ~ . - "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, i1'ifonnation and evidmce submitted here;vith in all respects. to the best of my knowledge and belief. tnte a~ld correct. I further certify I will complY with the permit if it is granted and used. 11 Pxoperty Owner ::r J? eI Efl~lyj7a"'-r $.J,....,L 0;', 63Y Representative D An I "'~ · - P.. ~-k. Mailing Address /.t ,". (' S 0 C~8~ Mailing Address 1 ~S' ~c c.:..a..s~ I~ -.?n LL~ v:r-ri:< "vJ.l. .s.so i:1- \l Telephone No. ~S"l - 3?J--z,t Telephone No. Signature~,pl/ c:;:; ~ Signature_ SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7\.d. "'''' r l'A'"'S.o<"""" 0 V "bL ~ ~ c..."",Io"\r B v.,(,,~ x . Total building floor Area sq. ft. Existing sq. ft. Stories Feet Proposed sq. ft. Paved Impervious Area sq. ft. Number of off street parking spaces provided Lot Size (dimensions) Land .Area. Height of Buildings: .a Principal . .... Accessory (l)ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING COSTS l\AAY BE REQUIRED AS pART OF APPLICATION REVIEW " . "".1< ,"I.,r"l~ Folz, Freeman, Dupay & Associates, Inc. 1D.m N I LAND SURVEYING · LAND PLANNING : I w -<?- .. 1815 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE . STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 " (612) 439-8833 e PARCEL A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARCEL That pan of the Norlh I-Ialf of the Soulhwest Quarter of Seclioll 30, TowrL';hip 30 NOrlh, Range 20 West, Stillwater Township, Washington County, MinnesoLa described .IS follows: Beginning althe illlerscclion of the south ri~ht-or-way line of County Slale Aid Highway 12, .IS described in Documenl No. 38221::l on file and of record in lhe orlice of lhe Coumy Recorder, Washinglon Counly, Minnesota and lhe easlline of said Norlh Half of the Soulhwest Quarler; thence South 0 I degree 04 minutes 43 seconds Easl, assumed bearing .dong said east line, a disl.Ulce of 590.66 fectto a point distam 628.19 feet southerly or lhe nOrlheast corner of said North Half of the Southwest Quarler, as measured .llong said cast line; thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 358.09 (eel; thence South 46 degrees 08 minutes 09 seconds West, a distance or 5 J4.37 Ject; thence North 36 degrees 34 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 225.26 reel 10 the intersection with the nOrlh line of the south 515.46 feet or said North Hall' of the Southwest Quarter; thence North 58 degrees 53 minutes 09 seconds West, a distance or ::l14.70 lcet; thence North 04 degrees 39 minutes 29 seconds West, a distance of 135.10 Icet: thence North 10 degrees 20 minutes 53 seconds East, a distance of 23] .68 feet to the intersection with the south line or the lIorth 2!W.00 feet or said North Half or the Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrecs 43 minutes 45 seconds Easl along said south line, :I distance or 38.53 leetto the imersectio/1 with the east line of the west 1335.00 feet of said North Ilalf or the Southwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrecs 46 minutes 48 seconds West along said west line, a distance or 101.27 fectto the imersection wi~b~aid south a right-of-w:lY line or Counly Slale Aid Highway J 2, as described in Documcnt No. 382213; lhence easterly. . along said southerly right-of-way line, a distance of234.56fCcl.along thc arc of Cl non-tangcntial curvc, concavc to the north, having a radius of 5804.58 feet and a central angle of 02 degrees 18 minules 55 seconds, the chord of said curve hears North 83 dcgrees 00 minutes 10 seconds East; thence North 81 degrees 50 minutes 42 seconds East, along said southerly right-or-way linc, .1 distancc of 829.17 Icctto the point of beginning. This parcel cOlllains 16.1 I acres morc or less and is subject to valid casements and restrictions of record, if any. thereby ccnify Ihallhis legal dc.~iplion was prepared by mc, or undcr my dirC(.1 supervision, and U,alt am a duly Rcgislcred Land Surveyor undcr UIC laws of thc SIaIC 01' MiuncsoLa. }$/% e, I McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. e 15050 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-4739 Telephone 612/476-6010 612/476-8532 FAX Engineers Planners Surveyors MEMORANDUM DATE: July 10, 1996 TO: Stillwater Township Planning Commission FROM: Meg McMonigal, Planner~ SUBJECT: New Elementary School - Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit Stillwater Township MFRA #11400 e MEETING DATE: July 18, 1996 Background Independent School District (LS.D.) #834 is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new elementary school located south of Highway #12 and east ofC.S.A.H. #15. This site is in Phase I of the Orderly Annexation Area, and is expected to be officially annexed into the City of Stillwater on August 15, 1996 or later. The school district has requested approvals through the Township in order to begin the construction process as soon as possible. A CUP is required for schools in the R-l zoning district. The City of Stillwater has authorized a feasibility study for serving the school with city sewer and water through a temporary connection along Highway # 12. The results of this study are not yet available. LS.D. #834 has submitted the following items (except #8) for Township review and approval, and they are attached: (1 ) Site plan drawn to scale showing parcel and building dimensions. (2) Location of all buildings and their size, including square footage. e (3) Curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas and sidewalks. An Equal Opportunity Employer e Requirements Qj R-l Zoning District Following are the requirements for the R-l zoning district; all requirements are met. Required Proj ect Req.uirement Met? Lot Area 24,000 16.11 acres Yes Setbacks: Front 40' -230 feet Yes Side 20' -400 feet Yes Rear 50' 52 feet Yes Floor Area Ratio 30% 14% Yes Impervious Surface 50% 34% Yes Parking Requirements 3 parking spaces per classroom = 84 Parking spaces provided = 123 e Site Analvsis - Layout and circulation - This site is limited by one access point to C.S.A.H. #12. The County requires this access point be 1/4 mile east ofC.S.A.H. #15, or as close to 1/4 mile as possible. The planned location of the public street access is outside of the school district's property, on property proposed to be developed by Charles Cudd Homes. The access would be built as a public street to serve the new development and a driveway to the new school coming off of it. Final design plans are not yet available. A condition of approval should be that an access easement agreement for the public roadway be provided. Another condition should include that these plans be approved by the Township Engineer, City Engineer, and County Engineer. Lastly, an escrow or other financial guarantee will be needed to ensure the public access is constructed as proposed. The parking lot is designed for 123 parking spaces and 15 school bus spaces. There is a drop off area near the front door. This will require drivers to circulate through the parking aisles and may cause some conflicts with cars backing up, however the amount of traffic expected on a daily basis should be small enough that the conflicts should be small in number. A separate drive aisle might function better, but also would encourage higher speeds. The amount of parking for the site should be more than adequate on a daily basis. Plans for future parking for 27 spaces is shown. The architects were encouraged by staff to show parking to meet daily e e needs versus event needs, in order to minimize the amount of impervious surface on the site. Minimizing impervious surface is desirable because of less hard surface runoff, more green space, and less maintenance. U'edandFillingandAluiganon A portion of a wetland will need to be filled for the proposed driveway. A wetlands report was submitted by Peterson Environmental Consulting and reviewed by Kelly Bopray, Certified Soil Scientist ofMFRA (comments attached). The expanded wetland will more than replace the wetland removed and Mr. Bopray recommended the Township issue a wetlands permit. This report has been sent to all required agencies for review and comment. Grading and Drainage Plan A preliminary grading and drainage plan has been reviewed by the Town Engineer. It appears the proposed plan will be workable, however the Engineer is awaiting further information and calculations prior to approving the plan. Final revised grading and drainage plans are to be submitted to the Township Engineer by July 15, 1996. e Landscape Plan The landscape plan appears to be adequate, however specific plantings need to be delineated on the plan. We have requested that a revised plan be submitted by the public hearing. RECOAlMENDATION The staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit for the new elementary school south ofC.S.A.H. #12 and east ofC.S.A.H. #15 with the following conditions: 1. The School District must be able to obtain public sewer and water services from the City of Stillwater. A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) sewer extension permit must be granted prior to a grading permit being issued. 2. Plans for the public street from C.S.A.H. #12 be reviewed and approved by the Township, City, and County Engineers prior to a grading permit being issued. e 3. An easement granting public street access across the Newman property (Parcel C) to the new elementary school site must be filed at the County, prior to a grading permit being issued. 4. An escrow or other financial guarantee of 125% for building the public access street from C.S.A.H. #12 be given to the Township to hold until construction is complete or to use to complete construction. 5. An escrow for landscaping be given to the Township to hold until landscaping is complete or to use to complete the landscaping. 6. The grading, drainage and erosion control plan must be approved by the Township and City Engineers and other regulatory agencies as required. 7. Details for the proposed bridge must be submitted and approved by the Township and City Engineers, and any other regulatory agencies as required. 8. All governmental permits must be obtained, including but not limited to those required by the Brown's Creek WMO, Washington County, Army Corps of Engineers, MPCA, DNR, and the Minnesota Department of Health. 9. A wetland permit will be issued by the ToWnship following receipt of comments from notified agencies. 10. 11. 12. Enclosures e:main: 11400/memo7-9 e e e e' p~'V T Lt 3_Cl 1../3r-v 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, 200 SEH CENTER, ST. PAUL, MN 55110 612490-2000 800 325-2055 ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORTATION August 7, 1996 RE: Stillwater, Minnesota Elementary School County Road 12 at County Road 15 Access and Circulation Review SEH No. A-STILL9601.00 Mr. Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Steve: e We have had an opportunity to review the concept plan for the elementary school proposed for County Road 12 just east of County Road 15. The site plan has some detail for the parking lots and circulation patterns on the school site, but does not provide much design definition for the access onto County Road 12. We have been reviewing the Washington County correspondence relative to the school. The County has indicated that the entrance must be approximately 1,4 mile east of the County Road 15 intersection. We agree with the concept, but the plans do not show where the driveway location is on County Road 12. We assume that the City will reflect the County's concern over the location. The County has also indicated a preference to have 300 feet of distance between County Road 12 and the on-site intersection between the road leading to the school and the road leading to the other development. We agree that 300 feet is desirable, but are just as concerned over the geometries that go along with that spacing. e The conceptual plan shown has a free flow right turn onto County Road 12. Washington County recently wrote to BWBR Architects and indicated that an acceleration lane needed to be provided. We think the City should review the desirability of that feature with the County. There is a major east-west trail running on the south side of County Road 12. Providing a free flow movement and an acceleration lane along with a multi-lane approach of roadway could set up some potential conflicts between the trail users and the traffic using the free flowing right turning movement. The concept plan also shows the trail being relocated south from its current alignment. This would place it in the middle of the backup of traffic from the stop sign approach onto County Road 12 and sufficiently far from the comer to where the trail users may not be visible by turning traffic. SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. MINNEAPOLIS. MN sr CLOUD, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON. WI LAKE COUNTY, IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mr. Steve Russell August 7, 1996 Page 2 e The school may not need to design the intersection, but their on-site concepts will certainly determine the restraints for that design. These concerns and questions probably should be addressed as part of the school site plan. Similarly, the location and the geometric design of the intersection south of County Road 12 needs to be reviewed. The concept shown on the architectural plan does involve two free flowing movements, and therefore, creates some additional conflicts. The trail and sidewalk system has crossings away from the intersection, but close enough to where the pedestrian crossings may not be visible from traffic turning through th~ intersection. The number of islands, the general alignment through the intersection and the weaving which will take place between County Road 12 and this intersection all create geometric design concerns. Again, it is desirable to have this intersection fully designed at the time the school site plan is approved. More details were provided on the school site itself. The parking lot provides for a 30 foot drive aisle and 25 foot parking aisles between the various parking rows. This is generally adequate if the radii of the several islands are carefully designed to accommodate turning vehicles. Vehicles turning from the access road into the 25 foot wide parking aisles will require a larger radius on the channelizing island at the north end of the parking aisle. This could be a detail of design, but is a important to overall circulation. .. The northerly roadway is 29 feet wide through the parking area and then 25 feet wide where adjacent to the angle parking north of the school. The 29 feet would be desirable. There may be school buses traveling opposite directions and with the uncertainty of the clearance past the various angle parked vehicles, the additional 4 feet may prove beneficial. The school bus turnaround and parking arrangement is somewhat unusual and reflects a need to accommodate buses on the east side of the building. The concept, we believe, is to have the eastbound buses turn left into the turnaround area so they can then proceed south into the school bus spaces. Fortunately, this will probably be done in an area where there is little conflicting traffic and e'specially little traffic unfamiliar with the somewhat unusual movement. It appears that the turnaround area may need to be extended further to the east so that the buses leaving the turnaround area will be lined up properly to travel south and then turn into the school bus parking spaces. Currently, it appears that it will be difficult for the buses to park in the northerly spaces. If the buses are not properly lined up, they could lead to a partial blockage of the access way for buses leaving the area. The architects may also want to review the potential for having a bus parked in the southerly school bus space and have a second bus pass it and then make the U-turn in the cul-de-sac area. We believe this may be a little difficult. e e e . e Mr. Steve Russell August 7. 1996 Page 3 How to load school buses in a school site has been discussed for years with no standard safest situation. The concept shown has been used quite frequently and does involve buses parking so that there is a minimal pedestrian travel between buses. Almost all students will enter the buses adjacent to the sidewalk. The only problem with this concept is that buses must back out without being able to see oncoming traffic. They must also exit in order since backing out between the buses may be somewhat difficult. Finally, there needs to be virtually no other traffic in the area when the buses are entering and exiting their parking spaces. This has been done with some success and is probably one of the better arrangements for school bus pickup. The 27 spaces on the far east end of the parking are dashed and appear to be available for either recreation use or possibly employee parking. As such, they will probably not be in conflict with the school buses. It appears that the pedestrians and vehicles have been successfully separated with the exception of a few crossings. Pedestrian travel to and from the recreational facilities also is somewhat isolated from any type of public traffic. The general concepts behind the development of the circulation plan for both vehicles and pedestrians is good. The primary concern is the public road access to County Road 12 and the intersection immediately adjacent to it. These concerns need to be resolved prior to the final on-site circulation being approved. If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding our comments, please feel free to call me at 490-2045. Sincerely, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. ~/4;aI~ Glen Van Wormer, P.E. Manager, Transportation Department tlo e e e TO: FR: DA: RE: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission 0 Steve Russell, Community Development Director ~ August 16, 1996 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT INCORPORATING ORDERLY ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (CASE NO. CPA/96-1) This item would incorporate this adopted orderly annexation agreement in the comprehensive plan. The agreement is effect carries out and makes more specific comprehensive plan policy for the expansion area. Recommendation: Approval of amendment. Attachment: Orderly Annexation Agreement. CPC Action on 8-12-96: +7-0 approval Tt-r ~ t l' <t; ...J \ e e e RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has adopted an Assessment Policy Statement as of the 4th of May, 1993, setting forth a policy intended to provide an fair and equitable manner of recovery and distributing the cost of public improvements; and, WHEREAS, effective on the 16th day of August, 1996, the City has entered into an Orderly Annexation Agreement between the City and the Town of Stillwater relating to an area designated for Orderly Annexation; and, WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Orderly Annexation Agreement requires the City to amend its Assessment Policy with regard to areas that will be annexed to the City that have not requested annexation and had not present plans to subdivide their property and are not requesting municipal services . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Stillwater Assessment Policy for Local Improvement as adopted on May 4, 1993, is hereby amended to include Section 6 of the Orderly Annexation Agreement as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" and the Policy set forth in the attached Policy for the Orderly Annexation Agreement will control over any inconsistent provision of the initial policy. Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this _ day of September, 1996. Jay L. Kimble, Its Mayor A TIEST: Morli Weldon, Its Clerk , SECTION scr ASSESSMENT Al~"D t,iTILlTY POUCY e 6.01 Concurrent with the adoption of this "Joint Resolution", the City Council will adopt an assessment policy chat will protect new City property owners who are neither subdividing their property nor requesting municipal services from special assessments and utility charges for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and street upgrading. The policy shall be as follows: a. Except as set forth in Section 6.04, no property will be assessed for sanitary sewer or required to pay sanitary sewer hook-up or utility charges if the property is not connected. to public sanitary sewer. b. Except as set forth in Section 6.04, no property will be assessed for municipal water or required to pay water hook-up or utility charges if the property is not connected to the municipal water system. c. No property will be assessed for storm water improvementS or required to pay storm water hook-up or utility charges prior to subdivision of the property. d. Any property which hooks-up to City sanitary sewer shall pay a hook-up c.~ge which will not exceed TweI1tY-Five Hundred Dollars ($2,.500.00). The S2,sOO Imm shall be inclusive of all crunk or core facilities, laterals and other public COsts associated with the installation of and hook-up to the system. e e. Any property which hooks-up to City municipal water system shall pay a hook-up charge which will not exceed Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars ($2.500.00). The $2,500 limit shall be inclusive of all tnmk or core facilities. laterals and other public costs associated with the installation of and hook-up to the system. f. Property which is not being subdivided will not be assessed for the cost of street improvements necessitated by development occurring within the orderly annexation area. However, if the Street is substandard at the time of the improvement, the property may be assessed an amount equal to the assessment that would have been levied by the ~own, if any, under the Town assessment policy in effect prior to the aIJI1exation of Phase One. The property may be subject to additional deferred assessments payable if and when the property is subdivided. "Substandard" is determined by Township standards in effect prior to the aIJI1exation of Phase 1. g. If a property hooks up to City sewer or water it will be charged for one hook- up as per Section 6.01 d and e regardless of whether the property can be further subdivided. Additional hook-up charges will be due at the time the property is subdivided based upon the hook-up charges in effect at that time. 6.02 Concurrent with the City's adoption of chis "Ioint Resolution", the City will adopt a sanicary sewer and water hook-up policy which includes the following provisions e relating to property within the orderly annexation area: a. Prior to subdivision of the property, no property owner will be required to hook~up to the City's municipal water system. EXHIBIT "A" Page 1 of 2 e e e . L X "'-, 6.03 6.04 6.05 b. Prior co subdivision of the property. no property owner will be required to hook-up to the City's sanitary sewer system unless hook-up is mandated by State Statute or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulation and emorcement action is initiated. A property owner will be permitted to upgrade or replace a failing system in accordance with MPCA sVlon::lros. The City ordinance will not impose regulations that are more stringent than those required by the MPCA. This section does not require the City. if requested to by a Property Owner. to extend sanitary sewer service to property which has a. failed on-site system if the extenSion is not feasible or cost effective. The benefits and limitations set forth. in this Section do not apply nor are they for the benefit of owners who subdivide their property. The limitations in Sections 0:-01' c1:-and e will be :tnm:rally adjusted commencing January 1, 1997 based upon the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers. (CP-U). EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 of 2 ~ ....-.... ORDINANCE NO. e AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER S6 OF THE STILLWATER CITY CODE ENTITLED TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: 1. Chapter 56 of the Stillwater City Code entitled Taxes and Assessments, Section 56.01 thereof entitled URBAN AND RURAL TAXING DISTRICTS is hereby amended by adding Subdivisions 7, 8 and 9 that will hereafter read as follows: "Subd. 7. There is hereby established, in addi~ion to the Rural Service District now existing within the City, Rural Service Districts that wftl hereafter be known as Orderly Annexation Rural Service District A and Orderly Annexation Rural Service District B. The purpose of establishing these Rural Service Districts is to implement contractual obligations made by the City in an Orderly Annexation Agreement made between the City and Town of Stillwater effective August 16, 1996. e Subd. 8. The District known as Orderly Annexation Rural Service District A will include any parcel of land that is annexed pursuant to the Orderly Annexation Agreement that has not requested annexation and is being annexed against the wishes of the property owner and is not connected to municipal sewer or water services. The rate for Orderly Annexation Rural Service District A is established at seventy-five percent (75 %) of the rate in effect for the Urban Service District of the City effective for the tax assessment year 1997. In order to ease the burden associated with annexation, however, the rate for the tax year 1997 for property annexed in the year 1996 will be fifty percent (50%) of the Urban Service District rate and the rate will thereafter be increased by five percent (5 %) per year until the effective rate for property within Orderly Annexation Rural Service District A reaches seventy-five percent (75%). Subd. 9. The District known as Orderly Annexation Rural Service District B will include any parcel of land that is annexed pursuant to the Orderly Annexation Agreement that has not requested annexation and is being annexed against the wishes of the property owner and is connected to municipal sewer or water services. The rate for Orderly Annexation Rural Service District B is established at the rate in effect for the Urban Service District of the City. In order to ease the burden associated with annexation, however, the rate for the tax year 1997 for property annexed in the year 1996 will be fifty percent (50%) of the Urban Service District rate and the rate will thereafter be increased by ten percent (10%) per year until the effective rate for property within Orderly Annexation Rural Service District B reaches one hundred percent (100%). In all other ways, the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this _ day of September, 1996. Jay L. Kimble, Its Mayor ATTEST: e Morli Weldon, Its Clerk " .... e CHAPTER 56 TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS 56.01 URBAN AND RURAL TAXING DISTRICTS. Subd. 1. The City establishes an Urban Service District and a Rural Service District constituting separate taxing districts for the purpose of all municipal property taxes except those levied for the payment of binds and judgments or interest thereon. .' Subd. 2. The Rural Service District includes all land presently within the City limits or later annexed which are not developed for commercial industrial or urban residential purposes and for these reasons would not be benefited to the same degree as other lands by municipal services financed by general taxes. All properties classified and assessed as agricultural are included within this district. Subd. 3. The Urban Service District shall include all other land within the City limits or later annexed which is not within the Rural Service District. Subd. 4. Whenever application is made for a construction permit for a commercial, industrial, urban or residential building or improvement, or whenever such improvement or building is commenced without a permit or whenever the primary use of a parcel of property changes to a use other than rural agricultural; the governing body shall make and enter an order by resolution transferring such parcel or part from the Rural Service District to the Urban Service District. e . . Subd.5. The Rural Service District may include platted parcels which the Council determines to be rural in character and not developed for urban residential, commercial or industrial purposes. Whenever an lot or portion of a platted parcel which is included in the rural service district is developed for commercial, industrial or urban residential purposes or basic urban services such as sewer, water or street improvements are extended to any such lot or portion, the Council shall transfer the entire platted parcel to the Urban Service District. The Council shall transfer the entire platted parcel to the Urban Service District. The Council shall annually review the tax ratio applicable to such platted parcels as determined by Subd. 6, below, and shall annually review the status of all such platted parcels to determine whether such parcels continue to qualify for inclusion in the rural service district. Subd.6. The ratio which exists between the benefits resulting from tax supported municipal service to parcels in the Rural Service District to parcels in the Urban Service District to parcels in the Urban Service District is 80 percent (80%) and any municipal property taxes levied for payment of bonds, judgements and interest. 56.06. DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. Subd. 1. PROVIDING FOR DEFERRAL OF ASSESSNlENTS. From and after the adoption of this ordinance the city council of the City of Stillwater may, in its discretion, defer the payment of any e Chapter 56 - Page 1 e e e . , . " special assessment heretofore or hereinafter made for local improvements constructed by the city within the City of Stillwater when, in its discretion, it determines by a three-fifths vote of the council that one or more of the owners of said property is sixth-five years of age or over, or is retired by reason of permanent disability regardless of age, and that payment of the assessment would be a hardship for the owner thereof. Subd. 2. APPLICATION FOR DEFERRAL. Senior citizens seeking a deferral may apply for the deferral on a form prescribed by the County Assessor. The applicant must also give to the Council a statement under oath, setting forth applicant's income and assets at the time of the application. Subd. 3. DETERMINATION OF INTEREST ~TE. The Council when levying special assessments, must determine the interest rate to be charged to property owners on installments of special assessments and the interest rate, if any, which will be charged to the senior citizens seeking assessment deferrals according to the provisions of this ordinance. . Subd. 4. TERMINATION OF RIGHT OF DEFERRED PAYMENT. Deferrals granted will terminate and the amount deferred, together with accumulated inters, becomes due upon the occmrence of any of the following events: (a) the death of the owner, provided that the spouse is otherwise not eligible for the benefits; (b) the sale, transfer or subdivision of the property of any part; (c) the property loses its homestead status; or (d) the city determines that there would be no hardship to require immediate or partial payment. At the time of the termination of the deferral, the Council may, in its discretion, provide the payment of the deferred sum in installment payments according to the terms of its original assessment. 56.07. PARTIAL PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS. Prior to the certification to the County Auditor of a special public improvement assessment against real property, the City Treasurer is authorized to accept payment for that assessment in full or in part. Should a partial prepayment of the assessment be made, the remainder must be spread in equal payments for the remainder of the life of the original assessment at the determined rate of interest. Chapter 56 - Page 2 e e e ..... MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Karen Bergren, Chair Human Rights Commission DATE: August 15, 1996 SUBJECT: Vacancies on Commission The Human Rights Commission would like to make the following recommendations for appointment to the Human Rights Commission. Elizabeth Seekel - Student Position Elizabeth Tomten Steven Bloom Returning members on the commission are: Amanda Harrington Louise Watson Marlene Kakaliouras July 10, 1996 11199 79th N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Stillwater City Council members, The purpose of this letter is to request a position on the Stillwater Human Rights Commission. My name is Elizabeth Seekel. I am a student at Stillwater Area High School and will be entering 12th grade this fall. I have heard a lot about the commission and I am very interested in the issues that are dealt with and feel that I have knowledge in these issues. I am African-American and realize the need to better human rights in our community as well as other communities. I have showed an interest in this by being the co-chair, along with Amanda Harrington, of S. T.AN.D., which is a group that is focusing on diversity in our school. I am very excited about the commission, I am glad our community has decided to officially acknowledge ~e issue of human rights. I hope to see this as an on-going and successful thing. That you for considering my request. Sincerely, Elizabeth Seekel ... e e e -f ". ...;, t~ .... -.- e e e ,...... 718 South 5th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 439-3482 July 18, 1966 Stillwater City Council 216 No. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear City Council Members, I would like to apply for one of the openings on the Stillwater Human Rights Commission. I have been a teacher in the Stillwater school district for eleven years. I currently teach English and art to seventh graders at Stillwater Jr. High, although I've also taught at Oak-Land and the Senior High School. I've represented my building on the Inclusive Committee for the past several years, and have made a real commitment to developing curriculum that embraces worlds far beyond the city limits of Stillwater. I have some ideas and experiences that the Human Rights Commission would find useful, and am willing to invest some energy to make this town a better place to raise my own children. . . I am originally from the Chicago area, but I moved to Belgium when I was ten years old. There, my family and I experienced life as cultural minorities. Brussels, where we lived, is a busy international center, and I attended high school with people from all over the world (and had the opportunity to travel widely). Not only did I have friends of various nationalities and races, but my high school was a "Catholic-Ecumenical school," which meant that we were introduced to some basic religious practices of our Christian, Hindu, Muslim peers, as well as classmates who worshipped in other ways. I graduated from high school in Belgium, and after I completed my college degree (at St. Benedict's), I taught at that international school for a year as well. In the Stillwater district, I've made a point to share my interest in travel and culture in my curricula. I received a couple of major grants, which I used to purchase literature written by minority authors. I believe that my school is the only junior high in the state, if not the country, that includes an African novel as part of the seventh grade English curriculum. I've made my own lessons available to all teachers in the district as they plan study of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, and have developed a unit which teaches children about disabilities as well. My husband Roger and I have three children: Katie, 6; Michael, 3; and Andrew, 1 year. We've traveled quite a bit with our children, and have tried to raise them in a loving, tolerant' home. We would love to get involved in more diverse cultural activities at the local community level. If. .....- ~ ... ..... . It'd be rewarding to help plan events that will educate and entertain people in Stillwater. As a junior high teacher, I have daily contact with children at a critical age; as a parent, I have a responsibility to teach my children to treat others respectfully and openly. I am eager to learn, and interested in this opportunity to share successes and discuss potential strategies to make Stillwater a .comfortable place to live and visit. I would very much like to channel my energy into this committee. Sincerely, 0,~~~ Elizabeth T omten ""'\'.-"'f";~? e e e t. e e e ;I .... ~>> ~ven C. Bloom - 906 Eagle Ridge Place Stillwater, MN 55082 612-439-1528 July 18, 1996 City Council City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear City Council Members: This is to express my interest in becoming a member of the Stillwater Human Rights Commission. I read in the Stillwater Gazette that there are two openings. I followed up by calling Karen Bergren who told me to send a letter to you. My background is summarized on the enclosed resume. I am interested in serving on the Commission because I believe I would bring to the table the perspective of a person with both a genuine concern for human rights and broad experience in human resource matters in a business setting. As a Stillwater native, I would also welcome the opportunity to use my abilities and experience to contribute to the betterment of my community. If you would like any additional information, please let me know. Sincerely, . . ~ Steven C. Bloom Enclosure cc: Karen Bergren STEVEN C. BLOOM ".' ,;., , 906 Eagle Ridge Place Stiliwater,MN 55082 (612) 439-1528 e SUMMARY Human Resources Manager who has functioned as a key contributor on the senior management team. Combines broad experience in all facets of HR with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Thrives in a team-oriented environment where HR has an opportunity to enhance and improve organizational performance. Creative, innovative with demonstrated ability to adapt to change. Senior level professional accreditation (SPHR) from Society for Human Resource Management. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY NATIONAL CITY BANK Minneapolis, MN March 1993 - June 1996 Sixth largest bank in the Twin Cities area. Total assets over $600 million. Senior Vice President-Human Resources Member of bank's Senior Leadership/Management Team. Reported to President/Chief Executive Officer. Supervised staff of six (four exempt). Department's functions included HR policies and practices, compensation and benefits, training, recruitment and selection, employee relations, employee data maintenance/HRIS and payroll. Sample accomplishments: e . Shifted the HR department's focus from administration to partnership with the profit centers. . Developed and wrote the HR department's first strategic business plan. . Improved HR staff's level of performance and team orientation. . Facilitated various management team meetings. . Initiated and completed comprehensive review and revision of all pay and benefits programs using a "total compensation" approach. . Revised management incentive pay plan, basing payouts upon bank financial performance. _I . Implemented systematic guidelines and review procedure for division salary budget recommendations. e e e . . Developed concept, wrote plan and initiated action on bank-wide employee relations improvement project. . Prepared and made presentations to all employees, e.g., "Preventing Sexual Harassment. " . Prepared development plan for potential PresidenUCEO successor. . Attended all meetings of the Board of Directors. Made periodic presentations. . Served as a member of the bank's AsseULiability and Trust Committees. . Successfully made the transition to the banking industry from the broadcasting industry, and became a valued member of the bank management team. MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Minneapolis, MN 1974-1992 Corporate office for WCCO Television, WCCO Radio and four other broadcasting properties. Privately held company. 50% union employees in Twin Cities. Director of Human Resources 1977-1992 Reported to PresidenUChief Executive Officer. Built department and job from inception. Comprehensive responsibility for all HR policies and practices, employee relations, compensation, benefits and EEO/AA. Corporate level responsibility for recruitmenUselection, labor relations, training/development and health/safety/security. Functioned as internal HR consultant to the general managers of all of the properties. Member of operating budget review committee, along with CEO and CFO. Sample accomplishments: . Initiated, wrote and administered all personnel policies, resulting in improved clarity, consistency and fairness. . Created and administered employee performance appraisal system, leading to better understanding of expectations and documentation of achievements and shortcomings. . Brought compensation costs under better control through systematic review of internal and external equity and employee performance. . Designed management incentive and sales manager compensation plans that motivated performance consistent with company's budget objectives. ~ . Created, administered and periodically revised the employee benefits package, assuring it controlled costs, complied with relevant regulations and adapted to meet changing employee preferences. e . Proposed, designed, communicated and administered voluntary early retirement program to reduce payroll expenses and avoid layoffs. Program netted 75% participation, with benefit costs paid in full from overfunded pension plan. Employee Benefits Manager/Credit Manager 1974-1977 Reported to Executive Vice PresidentlCFO. Managed and administered all benefit plans. Credit approval and collection responsibility for all properties. DONALDSON'S DEPARTMENT STORES 1971-1974 Management Trainee, Department Manager ASSOCIATIONS/ACCREDITATION Society for Human Resource Management--SPHR accreditation earned 1991 Twin Cities Personnel Association American Management Association St. Croix Animal Shelter-Volunteer and Personnel Committee member e EDUCATION University of Minnesota, B.A.-Business Administration Short Courses: Proactive Compensation Strategies Organizational and HR Development Microcomputers for HR Employment Law Institute Practical Personnel Admin. EAP's/Chemical Dependency Unemployment Compensation New Employee Orientation Sexual Harassment in Workplace Employee Data Privacy Job Analysis, Descriptions & Pay p'erformance Standards & Appraisals Independent Contractor or Employee In Search of Excellence Total Quality Management Univ. of St. Thomas Univ. of St. Thomas Univ. of St. Thomas MN State Bar/CLE Employers Assn., Inc. Employers Assn., Inc. Univ. of Minnesota Univ. of Minnesota Univ. of Minnesota Univ. of Minnesota Univ. of Minnesota SHRM J. Urquhart Career Track Skill Path e ...".,..,.. .... ....""',.."... ,,~-~ ,.. " ----. -. . '.~:. , . ..~.,.~ .... .__.......;~.....- .~.- .:< ..~. :~~..:.~.. ...- --- ~~.r- ._~1t~... . -~C:-. . .. . '-'. . . ..~'. . . ....-~.. . ..........:-.-. . ~ 't.,..."='.. . . '~.J.'." ........... ~....._. .~.....- . .;- . ..js..~___ . .-~~ f'~';'. ''''-''-"-. . .' ',~d:~._.. . ....~.. . ~ . . ., .:.St:.i:.;.,.:.;. ....i[2'. '. .'" . ..... .':. . . ., ....:: ( . .. .. --:. - . .'.: ';'~' . 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' ~4a -!riP Louise Watson 927 Northland A venue Stillwater, MN 55082 612-430-1355 e June 17, 1996 Mayor and City Council of Stillwater Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: I am very pleased that the City of Stillwater has created a Human Rights Commission, and I have enjoyed serving on the COIlumssion for its first year of existence. I have recently determined that I will have enough time to continue serving on the commission for another term. Other commission members also encourage my continuation in the interest of continuity. Therefore, I would like to be considered for continuation on the Human Rights Commission, as my present term ends on June 20. I am a member of the Baha'i Faith which promotes the elimination of all prejudice. Much attention has been given to the persecution of Baha'is in Iran since the early 1980's. The equality of men and women as well as the elimination of racial. prejudice are strong components of Baha'i principles. My experience in the area of human relations began in 1963 when I initiated a high school club, the Human Relations Council. We addressed racial prejudice while I was president my junior and senior years. In 1984 I began work for the tribal community college of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In Spokane, Washington, I initiated the Human Rights Committee for the United Nations Association Spokane Chapter. Since my recent move to Stillwater, I assisted the committee which formed to promote the Stillwater Human Rights Commission and have also served as a facilitator for workshops on racism. Thank you for your consideration. ~IY' , Eo:f:-;::.t!~ e e e e e "J LA...v\~ a la, t~ q ~ D~ MCI.,\a, l< ,~bl.... "",d CA'I Cnu.V\c.. I Y\{J.Mb~rs ' '1- O..:(\A.. 1>>-'-1 ~ ;"ll -l::\A ,5 \ JL i::t J> r ""Us r -R- ~ '-I. -(d; -tV\o:t i b lL \~ - ~e o,,~t '(V\JL to (l Ylo-& <1 r t>t rVIA. 0.5 0- V'A-.... 1M. ~ r o+- i::M.... ISi: ; 1\ ur,,-l''''- r It u. WI. a ><- ~ "rk--i- .s U> w.. ""-, e. s (a-n.... {'j\ 'I -t~r ""'- ~I<\ d.-'>- J 0" -;r u. VI ~ ~ 0 -t:tc.. ~ vv-o... S (l, "\'J\.Q. 'M. ~ ~ 0 t- ~"<.. D;, t ~ \-\ 6-.. ( w-o r-Iz t f' 0 u-... ~ ""t"h t\.'-t- YV~.\ ~ d or c~ 't \I\. \ "'"l-Q.., t '^ ~ (j) "'" ~ \ 5 S III "^- 6. d. \. .5l2I'V"d.:~" f-' . . VI. >\<1 v.... \5 \ ,.... 5t ,\.sL 6.. \' ~ S a.. ""- \J{ \M... ~..Q.. r T.. '""t \ 'IN- Q v..'"\: -t6 U>^-\:. \ '^ I..c -"- ,l' u... i iha '\o\~ ,\0 u.... S ~"'C"l"" ~ ('{ I 'fV\~ l<~ I ~3 5 .sa l.l. BA.. &-r-& (-€'l S7:. -:tt: 30 ~ S-f:dl w-a.l~r , ' July 22, 1996 e Human Rights Commission Stillwater City Hall 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater MN, 55082 This letter concerns the recent resignation a high school student from the Human Rigths Commission. This concerns me because I saw him as insightful, and valuable to the Commision. His involment in the large population of high school sutednts in the area bring a valuable aspect to the group. It is important to me that this aspect remains a part of your Commission, and I do therefore request a position on the commission. I have been a member of the group S.T.A.N.D. for a year and helped to organize and excecute tolerance day at our school. It went very well and it made me proud to be a part of the group. I would like to serve on the HRC and once again try to combine the efforts of S.T.A.N.D. and yourselves. I believe that this would be not only a benifit to our groups, but also to the entire population of the area. I hope that you can still consider a young voice for a position on the HRC, I would be greatful for a chance at the job. e Sincerely, ~~~~~ Brock Christensen High school senior Stillwater Area High School e 14791 Square Lake Trail North · Stillwater MN, 55082-9278 · Phone 439-7335 · Fax 397-8747 e e e JULY 10, 1996 STILL\VATER CITY COUNCIL: 1 AM WRITING IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED TO FILL TWO OPENINGS ON THE STILLWATER HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. I FULLY UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THE DESIRE TO FILL THESE POSITIONS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY OR THOSE WITH ASIAN, HISPANIC N.h.~TIVE AMERICAN, OR AFRICAN HERITAGE. IF THIS ATTEMPT IS NOT SUCCESSFU4 I WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ONE OF THE POSITIONS. 1 AM RELATIVELY NEW TO THE AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY. I CURRENTLY VOLUNTEER AT . ." COURAGE ST. CROIX AND, IN THE FAL4 V\o'ILL BEGIN VOLUNTEERING AT HOPE HOUSE. MY EXPERIENCE IS,' PRIMARILY, WORKING \.vITH ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE MISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION APPEALS TO MY BELIEF THAT EVERYONE DESERVES THE RIGHT TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL A RESUME 1S ENCLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. SINCERELY, au "ANNETIE TRYON 1585 AMUNDSON L~'\jE STILLWATER, MN 55082 PH: 439-2024 e ANl'.un-n~ TRYON 1585 Arrnmdson laM Stillwate% ~ Mn. 55082 (612) 439-2024 EM~NCE: OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOP Mimetonka, MN !.ifea Skills Inshudo! lnshu.ct in azeas of comml8'lityintegration. aafb. fitness and intetpeuonal cCJ1'l"ll'mD'lication. . Classes aUI SbucVJled. tQ a.d.chess beha.vio% pxoblems and. to fit theaneed..s of physica.llyfxagile and the agi.ngpopulationJ including dients with Alzheitnexs' symptoms. Much 1990 - May 1991 V ollJI'lteex Assisted insbu.ctoxswith aa.ft pxojeds and outings, Encouza.ged clients to inteza.d by using irlt~..:rSoniJ. (omm.mica.tion skills. Txuned in basic:si~ hngsJa.~. furl aid, and pxr-oJacy law:s pxotecting vulnexable adults. SeptenWex1986 - Odobex 1995 COOPER'S SUPER V ALU Mi:iJMtwh, IDI Assistant Bookkeepex C~)I....ted. and. balanced. cash 199Lstex m'WW. safe. chUg'! a.ccoW\b, and. cash pa.y-outs. Deposited money-and checks. Pzepaxed safe fox next day's business. Recoxded. ngwes on SPXti.d. sh..t and. ba.lanced. waaldy. 1 e1m.la.:ry1988 - Malch 1990 110%8.1 Depa:rtment Head Set up and maintained in-stoxe floxal depa.rlment. Responsibilities indu.dedoxdexing mexchandise, figuring mw-ups and gxoss pxofit. and mainta.iningf:reshness ofmexchandise. ;.I1y 1985 - Ma.:rch 1990 e Assistant Pzoduce Depaxtment Head Was xesponsible fox oxdering. checlcingdelivenes, unloading me!chanise and maintaining besh and att:ra.cti.ye p:rodu.ce displays. Pzavided lmowledgable and. mendlysezvice tQ customezs. Ime 1983 - Ma.:rch. 1990 EDUCATION: NOF.MANDALE COMMUNITY COWGE Ewll!a. itI. JJW.vi4ul Com. peteleY Basea. Ea.'UCadolL. Septe:m.)er 1989 - PnseIll Bloomington, MN NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNlTY COLLEGE Off-Cmpv Pl1lgDJD. Major; So~w. Servim Septwer 1987 - Septe:m.)er 1989 BrooklvnPnk, MN VOLUHTEER AC'lTm'lES: s~a. 01 FOODls of Opp<lmmity Vorksllop Dori - 4 'YfS(as Tl"W1lI'tr - 2 -,rs) IvIiuttolllca, MIl SeMi 01l. Vollllllur Services Advisory Comm.iUee OLA-i)!...t')ne "rol'mLeer to p_<i!eJlt of Jorg-.1ISo!. Hove I also his 1eg21 C01l!ermor Mi:nJl..>~oli!. MU Co-C:Lairei OpportUllity Opn Celelrity Golf TollrJWD.ut -1993 lc 1994 Co-ChiR4 OJpottuity Vorks~p's 40tlr AWvvnl"l Cela)ndo1l. - 1993 ~ti ope~ of Ie" group home Cor lbmer Resiawts. W. - 1995 Vayztta, MN Co-ClWrea. Fort FDSer Golf Classic (Fr.uer Com.m.uity Smu, w.) -1995 RicYiel4, MN Co1l.S1Jt Cor II II II II _ to ble Co~ St. Cl1lix - assist stroke S'III'\Iivor'S iOlf'i1g group - Jruwly provil1e art '.rork as IetUi .. e: e SKILLS~ AWARDS: REFERENCES: e e Mapting ILeW' concepts for classes taught to tht uvtlopmentally .u.q)~4. BASi.; SiiA L~ .Arts. Cnlts I Ie DesigIl. Gw.!ing DtcOl'atiI&g CoJlUlUttee structW'e, job ~scri}tio:DS OpportuIlity Workshop Gtmduson Amra. ror 01ltSwW.1li Voluteer Service -1992 KARE 11 EltvtD. Who C~ Awri - 1994 AVIilt)lt 'IlpoD.l'tq'Uest. Denise E. Carlson 1101 Parkwood Lane Stillwater, MN 55082 351-9482 (home) 297-3874 (work) e April 9, 1996 Stillwater City Council 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 .-- Dear Council Members: I have learned from Louise Watson, a current member of the Stillwater Human Rights Commission, that there is or soon will be a vacancy on that board. I would like to offer my application to become a member of the Stillwater Human Rights Commission. My husband, 17-year-old daughter and I moved to Stillwater in December of 1995. It has been a long-term goal of ours to live in this city, to which we have felt drawn for many years. Now that we are settled, I would like to bec~me part of the community and get involved in something where I can be of service. . '. In my present job as manager of the Reference Department at the Minnesota Historical Society, I have had the opportunity to build a diverse workforce and to foster a work environment in which everyone feels accepted and productive. For four years now, we have maintained a goal of having a 10% of our staff members come from populations of color. I also serve on the Society's ADA advisory committee and am responsible for making sure that the Society's library meets all accessibility requirements. e Like Louise, I am a member of the Bahai Faith. Bahais believe strongly in the concept of the oneness of mankind, that all races are equal in the sight of God. We celebrate and . work to promote unity in diversity. I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of Stillwater's human rights efforts and being able to contribute something to a community of which I already feel a part. I have enclosed a copy of my current resume for your information. I look forward to hearing from you in the event that there is an opening on the Commission. c:inCerelY, :~~~t.~~~J erose E. Carlson e DENISE'E. CARLSON 1101 PARKWOOD LANE iILLWATER, MN 55082 CAREER HISTORY 612/351-9482 (HOIvIE) 612/297-3874 (WORK) Head of Reference, Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, MinnesotaJanuary 1992 - present Administrative Responsibilities: · Overall responsibility for the Minnesota Historical Society's Research Center program. This includes public reference services, patron instruction, program promotion, materials retrieval and storage, and Copy Center operations · Manage a department of 30 full and part-time staff · Draft and administer a budget in excess of $700,000.00 · Develop new sources of revenue through grant applications and creation of income- producing activities · Work toward the larger goals of the Society through collaboration with other departments, most notably the Education, Exhibits, and Historic Sites programs · .Plan for long-range goals of the Department · Establish annual workplan based on priorities of the Society and long-range Department goals · Secure resources necessary to complete the Department's workplan _rsonnel Management Responsibilities: · Supervise 13 full-time direct reports' · Overall responsibility' for recruiting, hiring, training, motivating and evaluating all,;. Department staff · Schedule staff working the public reference desks · Build a more diverse staff · Establish and maintain a unified, productive work environment Public Service Responsibilities: · Work approximately eight hours per week on the public reference desks, including turns in Thursday evening and Saturday rotations · Teach public mini-classes which introduce patrons to the Research Center and its collections · Conduct special tours and orientation sessions for professional groups, the public and other MHS staff . · Handle specialized requests, complaints and difficult patron encounters with the goal of creating a win-win situation: fully meet the patron's needs within the legal and resource constraints of the Institution Public Relations Responsibilities: _ · Promote, the use of the collections within the Society, to its members and to the public at . large' . · Identify groups who would most benefit from the Research Center program and concentrate marketing efforts in these areas · Reach a more culturally and ethnically diverse clientele · Market the Research Center program statewide r Denise Carlson/ Page 2 · Develop networks with similar historical and information-based organizations and collaborate on resource-sharing wherever possible e Specific Accomplishments: · Successfully supervised the move of the Society's collections to its new headquarters · Built a single reference services team out of two staffs which had been physically, administratively and philosophically separate for nearly 20 years · Implemented a new, centralized reference program · Increased number of patrons by 68% in first year of operation in the new Research Center facility Specific Accomplishments continued: · Initiated orientation sessions for first-time users and students; resurrected mini-class program · Initiated a quarterly patron newsletter · Spearheaded use of volunteers in the Research Center; went from 0 to 40 volunteers in two years · Expanded Department internship program; now have a full complement of interns every term · Streamlined retrieval and Copy Center support services · Established partnerships with Metronet, the Metropolitan multi-type library network, and CALCO, the Capitol Area . Library Cooperative e · Restructured Reference Department to increase clerical staff, thus freeing up professional staff time for more direct patron contact · Conducted first patron survey in twelve years and organized first-ever Research Center focus groups · Used data from survey and focus groups as basis for a strategic planning process for the Department Reference Services Supervisor, James J. Hill Reference Library, Saint Paul, MinnesotaSeptember 1988 - January 1992 Administrative Responsibilities: · Worked closely with Head of Public Services to plan for needs of Reference Services Section · Scheduled desk and off-desk hours of eight professiopallibrarians with goal of maximizing service to public while at the same time facilitating the completion of other reference-related projects · Developed, implemented and monitored a staffing resources survey · Drafted the Reference Services Section annual budget · Chaired the Reference Services meetings; chaired and served on several inter- depart~ental task forces Personnel Management Responsibilities: · Screened and interviewed candidates for Reference Staff positions; made hiring recommendations to Head of Public Service and Executive Director · Designed and implemented a training program for new Reference Staff members e Denise Ca'rIsont Page 3 e · Supervised work of Collection Development, Extended Reference and Online Searching Coordinators · Scheduled regular continuing education opportunities for staff, including monthly visits to other libraries and attendance at conferences and workshops · Carried out annual performance evaluations and quarterly performance updates for all Reference Staff members . . Public Service Responsibilities: · Designed and implemented the division of reference service into separate in-house and telephone operations · Worked regular shifts at the reference desk and performed extended reference searches · Selected materials in the subject areas of management and human resources development Public Relations Responsibilities: · Coordinated production of in-house publications, including bibliographies and brochures, client newsletter and Index to Minnesota Business Periodicals · Coordinated in-house tours and external speaking engagements by Reference Staff members; made presentations to numerous professional and educational groups · Developed a survey of client needs · Initiated the practice of quality control call-backs for Extended Reference and Online Searching operations · Initiated Saturday student orientation tours _ · Maintained contacts with public and academic libraries, as well as business and . community groups Reference Librarian, James J. Hill Reference Library, Saint Paul, MinnesotaSeptember 1975 - August 1988 Reference and Information Services Duties: · Provided telephone and in-person reference service in business, commerce and related subject areas · Performed online searches using DIALOG, BRS and DOW JONES · Developed in-house reference tools, including a subject guide to the libraries' periodicals collection · Used IBM-PC word processing and file management programs · Kept track of reference statistics · Scheduled. desk hours for reference staff members and trained and supervised student aides · Co-developed and served as first coordinator of Extended Reference service · Participated in selection of materials and collection maintenance activities Public Relations Duties: · Made pr~sentations about Hill Library to numerous groups and classes e · Coordinated Library's booth at the Small Business Marketplace for three years · Designed and compiled brochures and booklists · Served as Acting Head of Public Services, February - June 1987 Denise Carlson/ Page 4 , ) Graduate Library Assistant, MINITEX Reference Services, University of MinnesotaSeptember 1975 - December 1975 e · Answered research questions referred by public and academic libraries throughout the State · Served as temporary Head of MINITEX Reference Service, October - December 1975 EDUCATION · M.A., Library'Science, University of Minnesota, March 1976 · B.A., Sociology, University of Minnesota, June 1971 · Continuing education credits in management and marketing of library services through Special Libraries Association and the Minnesota Libraries Association PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS · Special Libraries Association, served as Membership Chair and Director of Minnesota Chapter · Women Historians of the Midwest · Midwest Archives Conference · Capitol Area Libraries Cooperative, served as treasurer 1993-95 PUBLICATIONS e · "James J. Hill Reference Library - Help for the Small Business," in Home- Based and Small Business Network, v~ 3, no. 2, April/MayIJune 1989 · Book reviews in the "Business/Twin Cities" section of the St. Paul Pioneer Press · Indexes to The Gold Book, a directory of Twin Cities' advertising and public relations firms and The Brown Book, a directory of Twin Cities' architectural and engineering firms for use in doing reference work at Hill · Review of White Captives: Gender and Etlmicity on the American Frontier, by June Namias, for WHOM Newsletter, 1994 References available upon request. el - -... "-_.~'.'''-''~'''' --.. _.~...'.- ,.._....._,:.__._._-~>..-.._-_. e e e " . \1" Robert W. McGarry & Glenice J. McGarry 243 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (612)439-6345 08/2/96 Mayor Jay Kimble Stillwater City Council Members 216 N Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Application for Utility Assistance Program Dear Mayor Kimble and Members of the Stillwater City Council: Enclosed are copies of correspondences dated August 22, 1994, to then Mayor Charles Hooley and the Stillwater City Council Members; Diane Deblon's response of September 13, 1994, and our response to her dated October 24, 1994. These are all in reference to our application to the "Utility Assistance Program". We continue to pursue our request for a portion of these funds as we are anxious to "spruce up" the rear area of our property this summer. We are extremely impressed with the improvements in our downtown and we want to continue being part of it. You are to be commended for your assistance in making this possible. We are not including the original application or other related papers previously submitted as we assume they are still onJile. Should you need any additional information regarding our request, please contact us. Sincerely, RM~ms Robert. W. and Glemce J. McGarry 243 S. Main street Stillwater. MN 55082 '"'/' ~ October 24. 1994 e ,. ~1rs. DiaillJ Deblon Fiu'lnce Dirol}tor City of stillwater 216 N. Fourlh Street stillwater,.MN 55082 Dear Diane: Thank you. for your letter of 13 September in response to our inquiry concerning the "utility assistance progralJ" from the Downtown Improvement Project. Sorry I missed you wh1.le we were in .st,illwater as I understand you were busy with a new addition to your family. Congratulations. ,- While we understand that the primary purpose of TIF Funds is for new development, and we certain~ are all for that if the City is to remain vibrant. we would appreciate some consideration be given us '"oldtimers". e We were in full support. of this project and had no objection to our regular assessment. We did have some st'ong concerns about these electrical costs in the alley and I expressed these to former mayor WaD~ Abrahamson and Nile Kriesel prior to the start of the project. Our particular case is quite different than a11Y of the others, inasmuch as they had to go a long distance to reach the transformer. We would like to clean up the rear of our building with blacktop and a fence around the dumpster but a new roof was neoessary this Summer and there just is so muoh rent you can charge on these downtown properties. Some help with this assessment would help us aohieve this objective. We hope you can find some w~ to oonsider our request as you work with your budget for 1995. Thpnk you for your time and assistance. Yours tru~ For Robert W. and Qlenice J. McGarry em e, e e Ie '" "". r illwater ~ - - ~ -\~ T H ~I R T H P lAC E 0 F M INN E SOT A J ,.. September 13, 1994 Robert W. McGarry and Glenice J. McGarry 243 S. Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. McGarry: This letter is in reponse to your recent request for processing of the utility assistance application. Although the City Council of the City of Stillwater has previously approved the "utility assistance program", the funds for this program have not yet been available. It is unknown at this time when funding will become available, but the City will continue to keep your application for this program on file. ~~;~ JJ4~ . Diane Deblon Finance Director DD/cg CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 .., ..... #- "IHIII';I. 1'2, 1994 - r.lilY'" ':11M I..'. lIooley . 1 i \ I \'I lI.N I i I.y Cound 1 I~r.rnber:, 11. 11111111 I,'p".h C~treel.: 1 i ! I "/ll,ey. I'h, 55082 ,.. In p,--: Appl iCiltion for IJtility Assistance "('ill 14,'lvor 1100 1 Py amI 1~l'l11bp.rs of the S ti 11 water City COUIIC i 1 : ~/(' ,Ir'n. thE' n'llllp.rs of the property located at 239-243 Soul.h Mclin ';!xeE'1. in dn\oml'owll c;Ull\oJater. On April 17, t992 , we received il lel.tpr from 1Il"1' r~,lYOT' Ahrahamson adv is i ng us tha t. the Sti 11 water C i 1.Y C(ltlnc i J h.:ld I,'l~' II 'l,-!:i"1I to assist property owners with their adcliUnnill Illi\ity . fl' I', ' ,llI~.,.,1 hy the 'IDowltown Improvement Project." ~lily"r' /\hrcdl:\rn';O!l'S letter, a copy of which is attached hpr<!to, advised liS l11ill HIO "Uti I ity Assistance Program" was intended to bp. Cl On0-Umo. I'Y'(HJ!'.11l1 t:o ,\,;';i"'.t propert.y ownl?rs who had contracted and pilid for privilt" iml'l 'lv/menl" to lit i 1 it.y systems in order to connect t.o pllb\ ic irnl)Y'(IVe- 1!11'1It. lhill \'~l~r'~ directly related to the "Downtown Improvpmn.nls." As " j'ill I of th" Downtown Improvement Project, we were reQuin'd to ChMl']e , '111 .. 1(" t: r i (,ll serv i CP. f rom overhead to underground at a t/)titl (f)S l. of ': 111 1?P.OO. Pursuant tn Mayor ^brahamson's letter, on Jllnp IS, 1(j')? "If? \lIl":IIl",kd "Ill' .)Jlplica1 inn f(lT' utilit.y assist.ance to Mayor' ^bl,lllalll';':H1. a lIn.,'() "nc.I'I,inq ~ copy of (lur application, our lettf'r ill r~ayc'l' I\h'oll. - .1111'.'!rJ, .Hld UH~ hill from Linner Electric. Apparently our rlPI'lica1ion h;l'. rJPv"r I'''(~n processed by the City. He i\<;Sllllle Ill<1t we are el igible for assistance because of the fact thill. Ihp utility work done to our property was work that was "r('Qllirecl" ill ron junction wi th t.he "do\'mtown improvements", and that tile work in qlH~';'.ion W,'lS completed and paid for. We request that our appl ication he process,',1 at this time. ';llIJlllrt V(III 110/?d allY additional informiltion regarding our applil~,11 i~)fl. 1.\''''.'' ',10 rllll IH'silatp In conLact u~,. S i nc en~ 1 y , r, f) ~.) I' ~, __ f1 :&.( ~1t~: :L.tl~.~; :E~1~' ">1 ~: :' / ' I H(lbeY't W. McGarry (.'" . , . , I, . J ; '. " " .l::" 21. :.:~...:..:.__._.~=-~::.._._ ..i-....._: n .., (;1 erli Cf' ll. Md,;ltry ei \,. ~ e August 12,1996 Mayor Jay Kimble City of Stillwater e Dear Mayor, I want to thank you and the previous mayors who have allowed me to serve the city in the capacity of Planning Commissioner. I have had some enjoyment during the past 13 years serving on this body and now think it time to move along and allow others to learn and share in the citizen management of the City. Much has happened since !Joined the commission in 1983. I have seen the City and Stillwater Township. interact and observed results over time. It tends to make one old feeling recounting history, but I think you have done well to formulate the pact at hand and wish you best of luck in managing it to conclusion. . . Effective 8-12-96 I wish to resign my appointment to the Planning Commission. e "'l: .I e August 9, 1996 City Council City of Stillwater 216 N Fourth Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: City Sewer and Garbage Bill Penalty Dear Mayor and City Council: I recently received a bill for my sewer and garbage bill for the third quarter of 1996. The bill included a penalty of $10.00. This upset me, not from the perspective that the City had decided to implement a penalty, but the fact there was no notice of the change in the City's policy. I have lived in the City for over seven years now and to the best of my knowledge the City has never charged a penalty for these services. Because of this lack of a financial incentive to do otherwise I have typically paid about one quarter behind. Based on my past practice I have included my payment for the second quarter charges with this letter. However, I have not paid the penalty. e There was nothing with either the second, or third, quarter bill to indicate what the terms are, or when the penalty becomes effective. I believe you need to find a way to communicate this to your customers on the bill you send. The notice should be made prior to, or at least. with the bill implementing this change. I happen to think it is good financial management to implement some type of finance charge. However, I object to having it implemented with no notification on the bill that a change is being made. I would very much like to know what the City's payment terms are for this bill and that the penalty indicated on the third bill I received has been removed from my account. SinCerelY~ 7;;' cd. Thomas right 1208 Driving Park Road Stillwater, Mn 55082 Account Number: 36-00490 430-0829 (Home) 739-5972 (Work) I ~JJt;) r~ ;j ~~ e ....,..... I.' , . ...,.,........."'-~...,...-<'.___~._.. ..._..__.....-.....-.-__,,_"__....~______. ...._,_,,__._~._~<__.__.__._'....~........."'_~_____.....'-'_'.'...,~"' _M...._...._,.~.~..-,.,...,. "'",. _............-.""~"----~._...~~---,-".,. ....,--,_._,-~._.._..." ..__.~'-' -- ",.--- --.-.-.--.. ~... .'.'-'.'-- . '.. \... COMMUNITY e \lOLUNTEER SERVICE Of The St. Croix Valley Area 2300 Orleans St. W. Stillwater, MN 55082 612-439-7434 August 13, 1996 Mayor and City Council City of Stillwater 216 No, Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 e Dear Mayor and Council: Thank you for unanimously approving the use of TIF money for the expansion of the Stillwater Senior Community Center. The changes to the building will make a positive impact on the lives of the seniors today and for years to come. We are indeed fortunate to have the Senior Center located in a community that sees the value of providing programs.for its "vintage people". Again thank you. Please stop by for coffee and an update on the building progress. We value our relationship with the City of Stillwater. ;;::. Karen Lampi Board Chair Community Volunteer Center e cr, A V_ Cent., RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM 8\ THE ST. CROIX AREA UNITED WAY ~ '~ . ,~}~~.].~." ;. ....' '",,:"" ,.~", ';.:. . ~..-. ,'"._.. .c,":. '." ~~1~~i~~':,,; . e e e Th~@~Dwr -,. P!JS I 9 1996 , ,_~_:)..:\r'l;~ .,..~,.~... ..'~ j METRO MEETINGS FYI A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for tpe Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standi1'lg committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate org~mi7~tiOn. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400. Comments on Council issues can be made by electronic mail at datacenter@metc.state.mn.us or by calling the Public Comment Line at 291- 6536. I)JlTE:Au~16,1996 WEEK OF: August 19 - Au~ 23, 1996 METROPOLITANCOUNCa Community Development Committee - Monday, August 19, noon, Room lA. The committee will consider: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency deferred loan program request for additional funding; Carver Coum;y grant request of $53,700 for completing maintenance building at Baylor Regional Park; request to 19971egislature for fiscal years 1998-99 regional park operations and m~inten~nce grant appropriation; 1997 Community Development division legislative issues decision; establish first September meeting date (fues., Sept 3 or Wed., Sept 4); and other business. Finance Committee - Monday, August 19, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: resolution authorizing the associate regional administrator to make reimbursement declarations required for tax exempt bonding; authorization for public sale of general obligation bonds, Series 1996C parks bonds, Series 19960 radio bonds, Series 1996E transit bonds, and Series 1996F sewer bonds; continuation of part-time driver hiring incentives; request for approval to execute contract for diesel fuel; report from the Investment Review Committee; review of proposed legislation; and other business. The next portion of the meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statues section 471.705 subdivision la for discussion of labor negotiation issues. The meeting may be reopened to the public following labor negotiations to receive information on the mid-year financial report and special Finance Committee meeting on September 9, 1996 at 3 p.m. Chair's Small Group Breakfast Meeting - Wednesday, Au~ 21, 8 am., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, 1-94 at Hamline, St Paul. ISTEA Programming Committee - Wednesday, Au~ 21, 12:15 p.m., Room lA. The committee will consider continuation ofMNIDOT ATP funding targets for 1996-97 and other business. , . I : ~ H : ~ i " .l' Transportation 'Advisory Board - Wednesday, August 21, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: MNIDOT funding target scenarios 1996-97; Growth Options update; ISTEA reauthorization; committee appointments; and other business. Proposed Southeast Regional Plant Work Group Tour of Potential Sites - Wednesday, August 21, 4 - 6 p.m., tour departs from Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80th St So, Cottage Grove. Executive Committee - Thursday, August 22, 8 am., Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St, Minneapolis. Local Government Efficiency Task Force - Thursday, August 22, 3 p.rn, Room IE. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, August 22, 4 p.m., Qlambers. The council will consider: Metropolitan Radio Board 1997 budget; Twin Cities f1{ater Quality Initiative educational grant for the Friends of the Minnesota Valley and Special project grant for Minnesota Extension Service, Dakota County; Maple GrovelElm Creek interceptor cost-sharing agreement; approval of proposed salary and benefit adjusbnent for the. Metropolitan Council's non-represented staff; authorization for public sale of general obligation bonds, Series 1996C Parks Bonds, Series 1996D Radio Bonds, Series 1996E Sewer Bonds; and other business. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St, St Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation ofmeetings, call291~7, (1DD 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. TENTATIVE MEETINGS TIlE WEEK OF AUGUST 26 TIIROUGH AUGUST 30, 1996 Transportation Committee - Monday, Aug. 26, 4 p.m., Chambers. Industrial Rate System Task Force - Tuesday, Aug. 27,7:30 am., Chambers. Environment Committee - Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m., Chambers. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Aug., 28, 8:30 am., Room lA Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m., Room lA METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Tuesday, August 20, 4 p.m., Chambers. The commission will consider Dakota County request to reallocate $60,000 of acquisition funds for Phase 2 construction of South St Paul segment of Dakota County Mississippi River Regional Trail and other business. The meeting will adjourn at approximately 4:20 p.m. for a tour of Minnehaha Regional Park and contaminated soil cleanup site in Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park. The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St, St Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call291~56. ,~...~- .......;.....;;....; .;.;,..,:;....^-~.;",.~;;.:.;..;,~.:..-..-...-:......._."" "'~H'_~ ~', j~. '.~~".. . ....:~ ~j,"~:~' e e e ~i~~"r' ~1~~;1< e METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION Legislative Task Force - Monday, August 19, 11 a.m., Room 301, West MeT7j1nine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold-ChamberIain Field The task force will consider background information and recommendations for legislative initiatives. Affirmative Action Committee - Monday, August 19, 12:30 p.m., Room 303, West MeT7j1nine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold-Cbamberlain Field. The committee will consider approval of the revised addendum to the 1996-97 Affirmative Action Plan. e Commission Meeting - Monday, August 19, 1 p.m., Room 303, West MeT7j1nine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold-Chamberlain Field. The commission will coJder: airport leases; August ADNE levels; final contract payments for MSP electrical distn"bution center equipment, boiler addition at Energy Management Center, Green Concourse restroom rehabilitation, Revenue Control Building addition, salt . storage building renovation, maintenance build41g addition and remodeling at Anoka Co.-Blaine Airport, and 1993-96 Part 150 sound insulation program; semi-final contract payments for GTCJULR development excavation and GTCJULR development mechanical; contract change order for fuel storage farm tank DO. 4; contract bids received for 1996 pavement joint sealing at MSP, 1996landside bituminous construction at MSP, administration building parking lot rehabilitation at St Paul Downtown Airport and Part 150 sound insulation program for July bid cycle; ratification of acceptance of grant offers; update on Runway 4/22 construction; review of upcoming construction project bids; Part 150 program bid procedures; MSP security update; Lake Elmo water quality; sale of property to the city of Bloomington; St Paul Downtown Airport wetland mitigation update; auto rental and public parking update; community contracts regarding MSP third parallel runway; consultant interviews for continuing architectural consultant; information items; elevator and escalator maintenance contract; request for qualification and proposals regarding property reappraisal; second quarter budget variance; extension of radio contract; NW A collateral update; 1997 budget update; auto rental public parking update; reliever airport philosophy; auto rental shuttle contract; security update; airport signage update; reliever jet policy update; update regarding concessions plan financial issues; legislative process; Chairman's miscelllmeous issues including art in the Terminal Building, parking, mall land status and status of Fort Snelling property; meeting with General Accounting Office; letter from African immigrant taxi drivers; Sun Country article; 1996-97 Affirmative Action Plan addendum; MSP development program; October commission meeting date; Jackson Municipal Airport dedication; discussion of GTe vertical circulation update, MSP Mitigation Committee and Elmo Air Center lease transfer, and other business. Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Committee of the Whole - Monday, August 19, 8:30 am., Commission Conference Room, 900 So. 5th St, Minneapolis, MN. The committee will consider the selection oflegislative representation for the Commission and other business. Commission Meeting - Wednesday, August 21,9:30 am., Commission Conference Room, 900 S. 5th St, Minneapolis, MN. e The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South Sth St, Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting tiInes and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Bob White, 335-3310. e e e 'to' '.. Chair: A.2enda: Minutes: Treasurer: Attornev: Planner: EnRineer: Public Works: ~: ~ PeoDIe - 8:30 PM: Old Business: New BusiDas: Note: . Stilhvater Township August 22, 1996 Francis D ~@~DWl[gm:1 NJS I 9 1996 /1JJ I ~..,-,. 7:30 p.m. Regular :Meeting Adopt , ,;' Approve Minutes -August 8 and August 13, 1996. 1. Claims & Checks (Warren will not be present) 1. Mark Doneaux-Wet Land Conservation Act. 2. School District CUP 3. Hunters Ridge Letter of Credit 4. Rivard Hearing Date 5. Joint Planning Policies and Procedures Resolution 1. Busse Minor Subdivision 2. Mining Ordinance 3. Train Ordinance 1. US West Permit 1. 1. Motion to cancel holiday meetings, etc. 1. Park Committee 2. Brown's Creek - 8:30 Steve Nelson 8:45 Kittleson Kennel renewal 9:00 Leon Opatz - Railroad Crossing Resolution 1. Put up election booths Washington County Plat Commission - August 21 at 10: 10 a.m., Roberts Development 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. e8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1:00 1:00 1:20 1:25 1:35 1:40 to 2:25 2:30 to 3:00 3:05 to 3:50 4:00 to 6:00 W ASIllNGTON COUNTY Dennie C. Hegberg Oletrlet 1 ***NOTICE CHANGE IN TIME*** COUNTY BOARD AGENDA AUGUST 13, 1996, 1:00 P.M. Mery Heu.., Oletrlet 2 W.Uy Ab,..hameon Oletrlct 3 Roll Call My,.. Petereon Oletrlet 4 Oeve Engetrom Ol.trlet 6/Chel, Consent Calendar Community Services Department - D. Papin, Director Response to Minnesota Seniors Health Options Project General Administration - J. Schug, Administrator Discussion from the Audience 1:", VISitors may shore IMir concerns with 1M County Board oj Commissioners on any item not on the agenda. The Chair will direct the County Adminislralor to prepare responses 10 your concerns. You are encouraged not 10 be repetitious oj previous speaJcers and 10 limit your address 10 jive minutes. Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions '!his period oJtime sholl be used by the Commissioners to reporllO the.fi4l1 Board on commillee activities, make commenrs on nuIlIers oJinterest and inJormation, or raise questions 10 1M SIOff. This action is not intended 10 res"lt in substantive board action during this lime. Any action necessary because oj discussion will be scheduledJor ajUrure board meeting. Board Correspondence Adjourn Workshop with Community Services Department - Room B Update on Ramsey Action Programs, Inc. Workshop with Office of Administration - Room B Update on Resource Recovery Project Board Workshop with Library Board - Room B Library Foundation Proposal Workshop with Office of Administration - Board Room A. Capital Improvement Program B. Proposed 1997 Budget - Public Works Department ...............*..**********..*****.****************************** Date Aug. 14 Aug. 14 ! JiJ..g. 14 .. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Committee 911 Board HRA Board Proppsed 1997 Budget Hearing Library Board Workforce Council MELSA MEETING NOTICES Time 10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Location 2099 University Ave. W. - St. Paul 1584 Hadley Ave. - Oakdale City Hall Washington County Government Center Washington County Government Center Washington County Government Center 570 Asbury St. Suite 201 - St. Paul AtUisliv. listening d....ices .,. "vaiMbIe ,,,, _ in 1M COUII/y Boerd _. If you n"ed "tUi_1I dUll ID tHSIIbiIi/y 01' IIInguIIglI bIItriIIT. pIN_ C1111430-6000 (TOO 43/J'3220J EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONSENT CALENDAR* AUGUST 13, 1996 ", The following items are presented for Board approval/adoption: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY ITEM e Auditor-Treasurer A. Approval of abatement applications for homestead classification and market value. Community Services B. Approval of Needs Determination to expand the maximum capacity of Opportunity Services in Woodbury from 50 to 75. C. Approval to extend MCS Language Connection, Inc. contract for an additional six months to December 31, 1996. D. Approval of resolution for County Veterans Service Office Operational Improvement Grant. E. Approval of appointments to the Workforce Council as follows: Rosemary A. Eastman representing 3M Company; and Joe. E. Lake, representing Ashland Petroleum Co. to terms expiring June 30, 1998. F. Approval of an agreement between the Minnesota Department of Children Families and Learning, and the Washington County Workforce Center to operate a School-to-Work Project, July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997. Health, Environment and Land Management G. Approval of agreement with the City of Oak Park Heights and authorize payment for distribution.of curbside recycling funds in the amount of $13,300. - Public Works Department H. Approval to advertise for bids for site grading and soils correction for the new library construction in Oakdale. I. Approval of resolution awarding the bid for the provision and installation of an audio system within the Courts renovation project to Impulse Group in the amount of $57,132.59. J. Approval of resolution awarding the bid for the security system equipment and installation to Electronic Design Company in the amount of $77,700. K. Approval of contract with Fuhr Trenching for construction of a lift station at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in the amount of $11,501. Sheriff L. Approval to advertise for bids for the purchase of home detention monitoring equipment. " *Consent Calendar items arc generally defmed as items of routine business, not requiring discussion, and approved in one vote. Commissioners may elect to pull a Consent Calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action. e :-~.;..-";~ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1:00 1:00 1:15 1:25 1:35 2:05 2:15 to 2:45 3:00 to 3:45 4:00 to 6:00 \ . j. W ASIllNGTON (f~O ***NOTICE CHANGE IN COUNTY BOARD AGEND AUGUST 20, 1996, 1:00 P.M. Deve Engstrom District IS/Chef, Roll Call Consent Calendar Public Works Department - D. Wisniewski, Director A. Square Lake County Park/Regional Special Recreation Feature Feasibility Study B. Ceridian Recreation Area Master Plan General Adminiqration - J. Schug, Administrator Discussion from the Audience VISitors may share their concerns with the CoU1lly Board of Commissioners on any item not on the agenda. The CluJir will direct the County Administrator to prepare responses to your concerns. You are encouraged not to be repetitious of previous speaJcers and to limit your address to five minutes. Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions This period of time shall be used by the Commissioners to report to the.fi411 Board on committee activities, maJce comments on matters of interest and information, or raise questions to the stoff. This action is not intended to result in substantive board action during this time. Any action necessary because of discussion will be scheduled for a.fi4ture board meeting. Board Correspondence Executive (Closed) Session - R. Arney, County Attorney Update on litigation concerning the Junker Landfill Adjourn Workshop with County Assessor's Office - Room B Discussion on Contract Pricing and Homestead Applications Tour of Courts Remodeling Project Update on Resource Recovery Project Board Workshop with Office of Adminiqration - Board Room Proposed 1997 Budget - Criminal Justice, Extension, and Affiliated Agencies .......*.........................................................* Date Aug. 20 Aug. 20 ug.21 g.21 ug.22 Aug. 22 Aug. 22 MEETING NOTICES Time 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Committee Personnel Committee Mental Health Advisory Plat Commission Trinsportation Advisory Community Corrections Resource Recovery Project Board Meeting Metro i AB Location Washington County Government Center 1584 Hadley Ave. Oakdale City Hall Washington County Government Center 230 E. 5th St. - Mears Park Centre Washington County Government Center 6989 55th St. N. Suite C - Oakdale 230 E. 5th Street - Mears Park Centre Auimve IistMing dnic.. .. sv.iIebM I", we in rite COUfIry BtIMd Room. /1 YOU need sui_nee due lD diabiliry '" lettgwg. bstI'iM. pi... cell 430-6000 (TDD 439.3220/ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ',I WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS .' . CONSENT CALENDAR ** '.J.j\UGUST 20,1996 The following items are presented for Board. approval/adoption: .- ..... Administration DEPARTMENT/AGENCY" ITEM A. Approval of the August 6, 1996 Board Meeting minutes. Auditorrrreasurer Community Services Health, Environment and Land Management Human Resources Information Services Public Works e B. Approval of resolution recognizing Sally Foote, Association of Minnesota Countie.c;, on her retirement. C. Approval of one day on-sale non-intoxicating malt liquor license for Scandia-Marine Lions Club, Scandia Taco Days, September 7, 1996. D. Approval of resolution, application for exemption from lawful gambling license from St. Croix Valley Chapter N.W.T.F. to be used at Withrow Ballroom, May Township. E. Approval of abatement application for penalty and interest refund. F. Approval to set the Truth-in~Taxation hearing for 7:00 p.m., December 10, 1996 and set the continuation hearing for 7:00 p.m., December 17, 1996 if needed. G. Approval of a grant between Washington County and the Minnesota Department of Human Service.c; for the performance based contracting demonstration project for persons with developmental disabilities. H. Approval of contract with Outcomes, Inc. to provide home and community based services to persons with developmental disabilities. I. Approval of resolution, Emergency Management Assistance Grant with the Minnesota Department of . . Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management and authorization for County Board Chair and County Administrator to execute the agreement. J. Approval to substitute an existing position of Senior Correctional Health Nurse for a supervisory position a of Correctional Health Nurse Coordinator in the Health, Environment and Land Management ,. Department, Correctional Health Unit. K. Approval of cooperative agreement for employee time with the City of Stillwater for cOrnnlunications portion of their remodeling project. L. Approval of resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for additional parcel on County Road 52 in New Scandia Township. M. Approval of resolution, final payment to Horizons, Inc. in the amount of $5,720 for. CSAH 3 aerial photographing and mapping. N. Approval of resolution awarding the bid for construction of Clear Lake access road in Forest Lake Township to Dresel Contracting, Inc. O. Approval of resolution awarding the bid for bituminous overlays on CSAH 14 and IS to Tower Asphalt, Inc. P. Approval of resolution awarding the bid for construction on CSAH 21 in Afton to Valley Paving, Inc. Q. Approval of resolution accepting land from the City of Oakdale for the Oakdale library site. R. Approval of proclamation declaring Sunday, August 25, 1996 as Rural School Day in Washington County . *Consent Calendar items are generally defmccl as items of routine business, not requiring discu8sion, and approvccl in one vole. Commissioners may elect to pull a Consent Calendar item(s) for dillCUssion and/or sepanle action. el ~;...~':";'",. 08/1119/96 e 14: 1111 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ~ 612439111456 [;11112 NO. 11135 AGENDA CITY Of OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, August 13, 1996 -- 6:00 P.M. 6: 30 AGENDA I. Cal~ ~Q Order II. yisitor Comments. Questions. or Concerns 1. III. e Department Reports 1. Police 2. Utilities 3. Parks Enclosure 1 4. Building 5. Administration Enelosure 2 & 2B 6. Cable 7. Water Management Organizations 8. Recycling Award Enclosure 3 & 3B 9. Strategic Planning Committee Ene losure 4 . . 10. OPH Business Group Enclosure 5 7:00 AGENDA IV. ConSent Agenda (Roll Call Vote) Enolosures 6, 6B, 6C, 6D, . 6E V. Unfinished ~~iiness 1. Proposed Fire Substation Enclosure 7, 75, , 7C VI. Pu~ltc Hearings 1. Request for variance - William & Sandra Gramenz - 13965 55th St. N. - Variance for a 2nd Accessory Buildingl Variance from Total Square Footage Restrictions on Accessory Buildings, & Variance from Setback Between Principal Structure and Accessory Building Enolosure 8 & 8B e , ' 2. Request for Variance - Amoco - 14738 North 60th Street - Variance from 10 foot setback from Frontage Road for Sign Enclosure 9, 9a, & 90 3. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1402 to Change Taxi Cab Insurance Requirements from $50,000 Property Damage, $100,000 Bodily Injury-Single Person, $300.000 Bodily Injury-Multiple Persons to $100,000 Combined Liability Insurance Coverage Enclosure 10, lOB, & 10C e VII. New Business 1. Election Issues Enclosure 11, llB, & 11C 2. Grant Request - Collaborative History Proposal Enclosure 12 3. 1996 Budget Amendment Enclosure 13 4. False Fire Alarm Calls Enclosure 14 5. Approve Krueger Lane Improvement Bid Enclosure 15 6. Cooperation with City of Bayport - Fire Hydrant Fl ushing ... Enclosure 16 & 16B 7. Proposed ADA Change Order - Painting of Walls, Windows, & Doors - $559.00 Enclosure 17 e VIII. Correapondence 1. NSP Letter Enclosure 18 2. John Haase Letter & Bill Enclosure 19, 19B, & 19C 3. George Vogt Resolution Enclosure 20 & 20B 4. Jerry S1gstad Letter. Enclosure 21 Ac:1j oummen t : -- e e e METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate org;mi7~tion. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400. Comments on Council issues can be made by electtonic mail at data.center@metc.state.mn.us or by calling the Public Comment Line at 291- 6536. DATE: August 9, 1996 WEEK OF: August 12 - August 16, 1996 :METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Environment Committee - Tuesday, August 13, 4 p.m., Cbambers. The committee will consider: Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative educational grant for the Friends of the Minnesota Valley grant and a special project grant, MN Extension Service, Dakota Co.; 1996 MCES mid-year progress report; Water Resources Management Policy Plan system plan issues; prelimirnny discussion ofwater supply issues; and other business. Transportation Advisory Board ISTEA Programming Committee - Wednesday, August 14, Noon, Room lA. The committee will consider: continuation ofMNlDOT ATP funding targets including MNIOOT funding scenarios, metro division share of state aid funding and TAC recommendations regarding funding scenarios for1996-97; and other business. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, August 15,4 p.m., Room lA The committee will continue discussion growth options rural policies and environmental factors and system costs. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St, St Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (rDD 291~904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. TENTATIVE MEETINGS 1HE WEEK OF AUGUST 191HROUGH AUGUST 23, 1996 Community Development Committee - Monday, August 19, noon, Room lA , , Finance Committee - Monday, August 19, 4 p.m., Room 2A Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission - Tuesday. August 20. 4 p.m., Chambers. Chair's Small Group Breakfast Meeting - Wednesday. August 21, 8 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, 1-94 at Ham,line, St Paul. e Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday. August 21,2 p.m.. Chambers. Executive Committee - Thw:sday. August 22, 8 am.. Nico11et Island Inn, 94 Merriam St. Minneapolis. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, August 22, 4 p.m.. Chambers. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Tuesday, August 13, 2 p.m.. Commission Conference Room. Marketing/Concessions Committee - Friday, August 16. 9:30 am.. Commission Conference Room. Committee of the Whole - Friday, August 16. 10:30 am., Commission Conference Room. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St, Minneapolis. MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Bob White, 335-3310. . e e ":":':"'~,,*-.-_: August 8, 1996 STILLWATER TOWN BOARD MEETING Town Hall ~I ~=~60~~~ n.tt i........ ~,.~...,.-..~..~.. -'-~~...:.r"""":'tt~,.:'I'~::'.w- -1 e 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairperson David Francis; Supervisors Louise Bergeron and Jerry Hicks. Also, Planner Meg McMonigal, Engineer Paul Pearson, Attorney Tom Scott and Treasurer Warren Erickson. 1. AGENDA - M/S/P Bergeron/Hicks moved to adopt the agenda as amended. (3 ayes) 2. MINUTES - M/S/P Hicks/Bergeron moved to approve the 7/25/96 Town Board Meeting Minutes as written. (3 ayes) 3. CLAIMS/CHECKS - Claims #1116 thru #1138 were approved for payment. 4. BERRES PERMIT - M/S/P Francis/Bergeron moved to approve the Berres application to fill wetland on his property at 10606 Norell Avenue North, subject to the opinion of Jyneen Thatcher, Soil and Water Technician, that this falls under the IIDe Minimusll exemption. (2 ayes Hicks nay) 5. WETLAND PERMITS - Mark Doneux was present to talk Water office doing wetlands permits for the Township. ~next meeting to review the Wetlands Conservation Act. ~Commission will be invited to attend. Next aqenda. about the Soi 1 and He will be at the The Planning Rivard - hearing being set up. Next aqenda. 6. KITTLESON KENNEL LICENSE - (9311 Norell Avenue North) - Information regarding the background of this license was incomplete at the last meeting so it was further discussed this evening. When the Kittleson's originally became licensed to have a Residential Kennel on their property, they were not required to have a C.U.P. In later years, in order to have a residential or commercial kennel on your property a C.U.P. was necessary as well as keepin it licensed. Subsequently, the Kittleson's have a Non-Conforming Use on their property. The kennel can not be enlarged or changed. This means ie: adding individual kennels, runs, etc., or changing the number of dogs. A new owner of the property would inherit the Non-Conforming Use status. Ms. Kittleson will be asked to attend an upcoming meeting to discuss the matter. The Attorney feels that a wise course of action would be for Ms. Kittleson to secure a Conditional Use Permit at this time. 7 . PLANNER - 1. Mining Ordinance and Train Ordinance next agenda. 2. School District C.U.P. Meg McMonigal reviewed the C.U.P. for the School District. She strongly feels the entrance to the complex should be scrutinized closely. Ie Stillwater Town Board Meeting 8/8/96 Page TW\J .' .-... ~.- -. .....: ...... ...... M/S/P..-Hicks/Bergeron (3 ayes) moved to approve the School District .#834 - e New E 1 em e n tar y S c h 00 1 - C. U . P. con tin 9 e n t' upon: 1. Conditions in the McCombs, Frank Roos letter by Meg McMongial dated 7-31-96. Items #1-#11 with #10 deleted and item #1 amended - second sentence deleted then added - "there shall not be onsite septic systems." 2. Conditions in the McCombs, Frank Roos letter by Paul Pearson dated 8-8-96, under miscellaneous items #3-#8, #10, #11 amend #4 - "best interest of safety, a priority be a box culvert." 3. Conditions in the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District letter by Jyneen Thatcher dated 8-7-96. Conditions to be added to item #9 of Meg McMonigals letter and will be the basis for a Wetlands Permit being granted by the Township. 8. ROD HUNTER - SCOTT ROBERTS REZONING - Rod Hunter was present to ask why the Board conditionally approved a rezoning for Scott Roberts when the Planning Commission had denied it. S~pervisors responded that basically the location of this area which is surrounded by 5 acre lots effected their actions. e 9. JODY AHA - EROSION PROBLEMS - Ms. Aha was present to discuss a letter to the Board from her husband about erosion problems in front of their house and on the park trail. The Superintendent of Public Works and the Engineer are working on a solution to the erosion. The trail maintenance problem will be dealt with. Ms. Aha asked to be told what corrective measures will take place by her property before it happens - (1st meeting in September.) 10. ENGINEER - 1. M/S/P Bergeron/Hicks moved to approve the Chair signing the contract between the Township and Schifsky for the Overlay Project - cost $46,028.50. (3 ayes) 2. M/S/P Bergeron/Francis moved to authorize the Chair to sign the N.S.P. application STR-ARC-AAI' for permission to install a gas main on Arcola Trail dated July 30, 1996. (3 ayes) 3. Stonehenqe Subdivision Paul Pearson reported that the erosion control is moving along but other items are not completed despite constant reminders. The Board asked the Engineer to put more pressure on Mr. Wahl in. " _I 11. CULVERT - A culvert that the Polasiks promised to install years ago has not been installed yet. In order to work on this road, the culvert must be put in. "'~-'":-."""'~'-'. ~ . . Stillwater Town Board Meeting - 8/8/96 Page Three ~2. R. SCHUBERT INVITATION - The Planning Commission has extended an '~nvitation to the Town Board to meet together and discuss what each group expects of the other - (next Planning Commission Meeting). . 13. BROWNS CREEK - David Francis reported that a vote taken did not disband the WAMO. BOWSER will be asked to mediate and hopefully get things back on track. Should that not help and Grant Township does not come back into the WAMO, David will vote to disband. 14. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Clerk Chairperson Approved e ;. " t ~ . Stillwater Public Library Long Range Plan 1996 - 2000 '. Adopted April, 1996 , ~-:., :a~ ., . Stillwater Library Long Range Plan 1996 - 2000 Dave Ruch President, Stillwater LibraryTrustees August 20, 1996 Introduction .Highlights of the Plan .Next Steps .How the Plan was Created . I I Highlights of the Plan .Identify Issues .Set Goals and Objectives Identify Issues .Focus of the Library .Electronic information and the Library .Schools and the Library .City growth and the Library , I . -Focus of the Library .Can't be all things to all people .Resources are limited .Choose what the Library can provide that's not provided elsewhere -Electronic Information .Tradition of books and paper .Carnegie Library tradition - access for all .Library role in providing access to electronic information , -Schools and the Library . Stillwater Library is the de facto school library for local public~ private schools . The Librray is not equipped for this role in collection~ staff or facilities . People assume that the Library is a resource for school work . How can we work with schools to make each of us more effective? -City Growth . City is growing in population . City is expanding in area . This is a challenge for the Library in: . Physical facilities . Parking . Staffing . Will we need a branch library? , , Set Goals and Objectives Three key roles choosen: . Emphasize independent learning and access to information . Provide recreational materials . Help pre-school children delight in reading and learning Next Stem . The Library will assess its: . collections . facilities . relationships with schools . The Library will allocate its resources based upon the goals . The Library will create policies to meet goals \ , How the Plan was Created . Committee of Library trustees~ staff and public representative . Conducted a year of analysis . Input from experts . Tom Gillaspy t State Demographer . Plan reviewed by staff~ approved by Trustees Long Range Planning Committee Lynne Bertalmio~ Library Director Jan Brewer~ Reference Librarian Lisa Freeman~ Trustee Jerry Larson~ public representative Sheila Maybanks~ Trustee Dave Ruch~ chair~ Trustee . Acknowledgments This plan was developed by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Stillwater Public Library. The members are: Lynne Bertalmio, Director, Stillwater Public Library Jan Brewer, Reference Librarian, Stillwater Public Library . Lisa Freeman, Vice President, Trustee, Stillwater Public Library Jerry Larson, public representative Sheila Maybanks, Trustee, Stillwater Public Library Dave Ruch, chair, Trustee, Stillwater Public Library The Committee was fortunate enough to have a session with Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer, regarding the present and future characteristics of Stillwater and its residents. . . Table of Contents I. Issues and Highlights 1 Issues Highlights Next steps II. Introduction 3 Library structure and relationships Planning process III. Stillwater Library Roles and Mission 5 What are library roles? Process for choosing roles Mission statement . IV. Stillwater Library Goals and Objectives 8 Goals Objectives Measures of objectives and timetables V. Action Steps 17 Appendices I I i A. Stillwater Library Characteristics 18 Collection Staff Resources Facilities B. Stillwater Community Characteristics 21 Information on individuals . Information on families and households I Information on the community . Issues and Highlights Issues Several important questions came up during the work on the Long Range Plan. These bear heavily on the direction for the Stillwater Public Library and are listed here: · Focus: Clearly the Library is unable to be all things for all people. There isn't enough money; there aren't enough staff. It is likely there will never be enough resources, so choosing what is most important from a long list of possible emphases is critical. A key factor in choosing is to look at services that are not available from other sources. · Electronic information: We live in a time of rapid movement to electronic forms of holding and distributing knowledge and information. The Library has been a place where information and knowledge are stored on paper and, to a lesser extent, on film or tape. The original idea of the Carnegie library was to make books available to people who weren't rich. Perhaps the library of today has an obligation to provide the same service for electronic information. . · Education: The Stillwater Public Library operates as the de facto school library for a number of private and Independent School District 834 schools ranging from the senior high to the charter schools to the junior highs. The Library is not presently equipped for this role in facilities, collection or staff. This role did not rank highly in the ranking exercises performed by the planning committee, the Board and the staff. A recent survey administered by the Ramsey County Library that asked the public what was the most important function for the Ramsey County Library to perform shows that 61 % of the respondents selected "a place for school-aged children to find information and materials for completing homework assignments." How do we resolve this role, work with the schools and use community resources most wisely? . Growth: The comprehensive plan being developed by the City of Stillwater indicates a likely increase in the population and the physical size of the city with corresponding implications for city services and institutions. With the challenge that present usage presents to the Library with its current physical plant, parking facilities and staffing, this growth in population is a significant issue. Do we need an expanded facility? A new facility? A branch library to serve Stillwater's western neighborhoods? Not only more staffing, but a new kind of staffing like middle management positions? . 1 . Higblights The Plan points the Library in the same direction it has been following for the previous ten years -- * to emphasize independent learning and access to information, * to provide recreational materials, and * to help pre-school children delight in reading and learning. Next Steps The Plan provides guidance for action. Specifically for * assessing collections, facilities and relationships with schools, * allocating resources based on assessment results to meet goals and . * creating policies to achieve goals. . 2 . Introduction Planning Process The Long Range Plan has been developed by a committee appointed by the Stillwater Public Library Board of Trustees. In addition to members from the Board and the Library staff, the Board advertised for and selected an at-large member from the general public. The Committee met twice a month throughout 1995. The process employed is based upon the American Library Association's book Planning & Role SettinQ for Public Libraries. This approach goes through the following steps: Looking around -- gathering information about the Library, Stillwater and its residents as well as the larger environment of information services Developing roles and mission -- figuring out broad direction for the Library Writing goals and objectives -- turning the broad direction into concrete, measurable targets . Taking action -- moving the goals and objectives into reality by identifying and completing tasks Reviewing results -- looking back at the accomplishments and comparing them to the plan with corrections made as required. l-ibrary Slructure and Relationships The Stillwater Public Library was founded in 1897. It remains a city library where other libraries have been absorbed into the Washington County Library system. City residents pay taxes that support the Stillwater Public Library; people outside Stillwater pay taxes that support the Washington County Library. The current (1995) tax rate is $47.77 per $1000 of tax capacity for the Stillwater Library. Washington County taxes for library service are $32.67 per $1000 of tax capacity. . The Stillwater Library is part of the MELSA system that enables people to use libraries throughout the metropolitan area interchangeably. Materials can be ordered at the Stillwater Library from any metro library, and a Stillwater library card will be honored across the metro area as well. 3 . The Washington County Library system and the Stillwater Library are joint owners of data processing systems run by the County including the electronic catalog (Public Access Catalog or PAC), order processing and some electronic reference services including Internet access. The Stillwater Library reimburses the County Library for operating costs that are determined by a formula that includes the number of computer terminals in use at the Stillwater Library as well as various measures of usage. At first glance, it seems sensible to ask why not combine the Stillwater Public Library with the Washington County system. Analysis shows that little if any money would be saved by doing so, and, what is more important, it seems likely that the basic level of service would decline. For example, Stillwater maintains a specialized local history collection and has a children's librarian, a position not dedicated to each other Washington County branch. . State law requires that cities continue to provide what's called a "minimum level of effort" in support of libraries. This means that Stillwater is committed to raising a certain amount of money through taxes dedicated to library service. The taxes would simply shift from being city taxes to being a combination of city and county taxes for Stillwater residents. The costs could be reduced by eliminating jobs that are handled centrally by the County Library system. These savings would be a maximum of $ 65,000.00 per year. . 4 . . . Stillwater Library Roles and Mission What are Library Roles? The library is successful when there is a good fit between the needs and expectations of the community and the areas the library selects for emphasis. These areas of emphasis are the library's roles. A role is a quick way of describing what the library is trying to do along with whom the Library is trying to serve. The roles chosen by the library focus the efforts, expectations and resources so the library can excel by choice. The alternative is for the library to attempt to be all things to all people. This course leads to a mediocre library that satisfies no one. The roles set .the boundaries for the Stillwater library Long Range Plan. The mission statement expresses the sense of direction that follows from the roles. The goals and objectives provide increasingly specific ways to achieve the results envisioned in the roles and mission. Process for Choosing Roles The Committee started with eight potential roles for the Stillwater library drawn from materials prepared by the American Library Association. The candidate roles are: Community Activities Center: The library is a central focal point for community activities, meetings and services. Community Information Center: The Library is a clearinghouse for current information on community organizations, issues and services. Formal Education Support Center: The Library assists students of all ages in meeting educational objectives established as part of the formal schooling. Independent Learning Center: The Library supports individuals of all ages pursuing a sustained program of learning independent of any school. Popular Materials Library: The Library features current, high demand, high interest materials in a variety of formats for all ages. Preschoolers' Door to Learning: the Library encourages young children to develop an interest in reading and learning through services for children and parents. 5 . . . Reference Library: The Library actively provides timely, accurate, useful information for people who use the Library. Research Library: The Library assists scholars and researchers in conducting in-depth studies, to investigate specific areas of knowledge and to create new knowledge. To achieve some focus for the future, the Long Range Plan identifies two primary roles and two secondary roles. This does not mean that the Stillwater Library will abandon services that fall into other roles; it does mean that the roles selected will be what's emphasized in buying materials, providing staff support and offering services. Three groups, the Committee, the Library Board of Trustees and the Library staff, went through a voting process to identify the key roles. The results in all three groups were almost identical and pinpointed the following roles: Primary roles Independent Learning Center Reference Library Secondary roles Popular Materials Library Preschoolers' Door to Learning 6 . Mission Statement The mission statement expresses the Library's purpose and service priorities for the next five years. It continues to articulate the Library's focus, just as the choice of roles does. The Stillwater Public Library is a resource we share as a community. The Library: · is a gateway to life-long learning, . provides access to a wide range of information and ideas, · stimulates and helps satisfy the intellectual life and curiosity of people who use it, and · offers opportunities for pleasure and recreation through its collections. . The Library emphasizes helping Library users to satisfy their own information needs and on stimulating young children's appreciation for learning. 7 . . . . Stillwater Library Goals and Objectives In this section, goals and objectives are spelled out for the library roles selected. Here are a few key points to keep in mind about all the goals and objectives. The Library should provide services not available through other institutions in order to avoid duplication. Many programs and resources are offered by the school district in continuing education and in early childhood and family education along with the school media centers, for example. The Library seeks ways to collaborate with other institutions pursuing similar goals. Collaboration means that all participants provide both funding and staffing resources. The Library is a gateway to information. That information may take many forms including traditional ones like books and more recent ones like electronic data. Whatever the form, the Library is a resource for answering people's questions. An important part of the gateway to information is the role that Library staff play in working with people individually. These goals and objectives will be analyzed and achieved in conjunction with the analysis and projection of budgets. Primary goal Stillwater Public Library will further develop and improve its services as an independent learning center providing resources to people of all ages who are pursuing life long learning activities. Life long independent learning includes vocational, avocational, cultural and civic topics. Objectives: SPL will build and maintain a broad collection of resources that will include focus on vocational, avocational, cultural and civic topics. . Define depth and breadth of collection to be maintained in these areas. · Complete a comprehensive profile of existing holdings. · Identify areas of need in the existing collection and develop a systematic purchasing plan to address the needs. · Develop listings of other metro area resources which complement the SPL cQllection. 8 . SPL will develop improved methods for people to access SPL's resources, materials held in other collections, and additional information sources. · Provide adequate terminals for people to access SPL's resources, the Internet or metro area resources based upon projected increase in library use. · Provide staff training on Internet access and use of metro area resources. · Develop how-to manuals for library users to facilitate independent or unaided information searching. · Analyze current staffing routines to determine if and lor when more staff are needed to help users. · In conjunction with other area libraries, support the improvement of current interlibrary loan services. · In conjunction with other area resources, increase the public's knowledge of electronic access to information and searching skills. SPL will systematically publicize its services as a user friendly, independent learning center. . · Develop library displays showing the ease of access to local and metro collections. · Publish articles in a library newsletter regarding types of holdings, access to metro libraries and staff services. · Increase awareness of SPL as an independent learning center by promoting media coverage of services and holdings. · Prepare flyers/brochures outlining services and collections for local distribution. · Routinely provide demonstrations and presentations illustrating library resources. SPL will provide adequate space and facilities for users to pursue their independent learning activities. · Conduct a review of existiAg facilities. · Identify potential problems based on projected growth and usage. · Determine solutions to solve the problems. Secondary goal SPL will continue to provide a wide range of high demand, recreational materials for users of all ages for enjoyment, relaxation or inspiration. . 9 . Objectives: SPL will maintain an up-to-date collection of popular materials sufficient to meet the requirements of library users. · Define popular materials and develop a profile of the existing collection. . Determine the number of copies to target based on anticipated use. . Develop purchasing guidelines which will meet the objective and complement other library's holdings. . Determine shelf life for popular holdings and methods for disposing of old and retired items. SPL will provide improved methods for patrons to select popular materials. . . Analyze current staffing routines to determine if andlor when more staff hours are needed to help users. · Develop displays featuring popular materials to be rotated regularly. . Research electronic technologies to aid patrons in the selection of popular materials. · Develop a yearly schedule of book talks. · Develop ways to keep staff informed of recent acquisitions as well as current popular items and retired items. SPL will provide an adequate space for casual readingl reviewing of collection items. . Assess current space devoted to reading and determine future needs based on projected growth. · Develop plans to provide for current and future needs. Secondary goal SPLwill develop and maintain quality collections and programming which will encourage young children to develop an interest in reading and learning. . 10 . . I . Objectives: SPL will increase its current collection for children age five and under with an emphasis on books. . Complete a profile of the collection and identify areas which need i mproveme nt. . Determine size and scope of future collection based on projected population of the five and under age group in the service area and on the budget. · Develop purchasing guidelines consistent with needs, goals and budget data developed above. · Develop listings of other metro area resources which complement the SPL collection. SPL will provide programming, in conjunction with area resources, specifically targeting children age five and under to encourage interest in reading . · Define types of programming that best tit local demand and library resources. . Assess current programming and staff time devoted to children's programs as well as assessing other area resources providing programming for children. · Determine optimum amount of programming to offer based upon current and projected demand and budget allocation. . Communicate and coordinate with local early childhood resources to ensure best use of library and area resources. . Maintain or increase staff time devoted to children's programming based on budget and programming needs as determined above. . Assess library space and determine if it is adequate to meet future needs. SPL will publicize children's materials and programming through in-house methods, presentations and local media. · Determine budget 'available for publicity . Develop flyerslbrochures listing services/programs for distribution . Regularly publish information on programming in Library newsletter. . Distribute public service announcements to local media regularly. · Develop displays featuring children's materials and programs. 1 1 . . . Measures of Objectives and Timetables Role: Independent Learning Center Objective: Build and maintain resource collection . Definition and depth of the collection will be completed by September, 1996, after Library Board committee has met with ISO 834 board, administration and staff to discuss sharing of resources and the Library's role in providing services to school age Library users. Specific role and definition of resource collection will be published by October, 1996. · A profile of current holdings will be completed by June, 1996. . Two citizen focus groups and one in-house survey will be completed by December, 1996, to gather comments and input from Library users regarding patron satisfaction with resource services and holdings. . Five year purchasing plan to match holdings with identified requirements will be completed by February, 1997, and will include considerations or recommendations from the Board committee working with ISD 834. · A comprehensive listing of other area resources for public use will be published by August, 1996. . Specific guidelines for the current and future (next ten years) role of the St. Croix Collection will be completed by October, 1996. Objective: Improved access to SPL resources, materials held In other collections ... . Begin ongoing analysis of Internet use April 1996 with recommended number of additional terminals based on need and resources. · All reference staff will continue training in Internet use, scheduled on a yearly basis. . An Internet and searching training budget will be developed by May 1996. . Analysis of current staffing routines and peak user times will be completed by April, 1996. * A schedule of staff practice time in electronic searching will be developed by May 1996. 12 . . . . Reference desk staffing hours will be analyzed by May 1996 and recommendations for adjustment will be developed for the 1997 budget. · How-to manuals for Library use of Internet and other metro area resources will be published by February, 1997. . One how-to training session on information searching for Library users will be conducted by December, 1996. A minimum of two training sessions for Library users will be conducted each year thereafter. Objective: Systematic publicizing of services . One publicity piece describing the Library's roles and mission will be published by December, 1996. . Library services and resources will be published regularly as part of the library newsletter which will be distributed in the City's newsletter. · A method for responding to Library user input will be developed by June, 1996 with a suggestion box to be put in place by September 1996. A plan for an electronic suggestion box will be developed by December 1997. . Four media contacts publicizing SPL's role as an independent learning center will be made each year. Objective: Provide adequate space and facilities for users . Review of existing facilities (building & parking) will be completed by June 1996. · Board facilities committee and staff will study projected growth, usage and standards to determine short term (one year) and long term (ten year) space needs by December 1996. · A plan to solve space and parking needs will be developed by May 1997. Role: Popular Materials Library Objective: Maintain up-to-date collection . A profile of popular and collection composition will be completed by June, 1996. · Board collections committee and staff will review imposing overdue fines, rental fees and charges for reserving popular materials with recommendations made to the Library Board by December, 1996. 13 . . . · Board collections committee will clarify policy on non-print materials. This includes addressing continuation of popular videos, music and books-on-tape. Recommendations made to the Library Board by January, 1997. · Analysis of current staff time spent on ordering, processing and weeding of popular collections will be completed by August, 1996. Specific recommendations to improve methods and to adjust staff time will be made by February, 1997. Objective: Publicize popular holdings in-house · Assign specific staff responsibility for preparing current book lists and recommended reading lists to be published bi-monthly at the circulation desk beginning July, 1996. Objective: Provide adequate space for casual reading · Board facilities committee and staff will review present reading room use and ~eeds by December, 1996. · Board facilities committee and staff will make recommendations to solve reading room needs. Recommendations will cover projected use over the next five years with a plan to meet needs of next ten years. Role: Preschoolers' Door to Learning Objective: Increase current collection for preschoolers · A profile of current collection and five year plan for purchasing by December, 1996. · Annually adjust collection and budget allocation based on projected need. Objective: Provide preschooler programming in conjunction with area resources · Complete assessment of current programming and area resource programming by November, 1996. · Develop five and ten year staffing plan to meet projected needs by May, 1997. · Children services staffing hours will be analyzed by May 1996 and recommendations for adjustment will be developed for the 1997 budget. 14 . . . Objective: Publicize children's programming . Develop one brochure outlining services and six month programming schedule by December, 1996. · Include one article describing collection or programming for preschoolers in each Library newsletter. 15 . . . Measurable Outcomes of Objectives to be reached by Vear 2000 Subsequent updates of this plan will include measurable outcomes. Role: Independent Learning Center * Resource/ reference collection increased by _%. * Library users access to metropolitan area holdings that are open to the public and available electronically will be improved by _%. Publicity of Library services and resources wi!'1 be increased by _%. * * Facilities for independent learning and electronic access will be increased by _%. * Staff time providing reference services will increase by _%. Role: Recreational Materials Library * Recreational materials collection will be increased by _%. * Public access to recreational materials will improve by _% * Staff time for aiding the public in accessing recreational materials will increase by _% Role: Preschoolers' Door to Learning * Children's librarian position will be increased by _%. * Children's materials budget will be increased by _% * Children's collection will be increased by _% * Use of Library Science interns will be increased by _ % * Children's service will be provided at _ other Stillwater locations. 16 . . . Action Steps Rework the Board Committees: Administration Committee will facilitate implementation of the long range plan, complete and recommend to the Board the director's personnel evaluation, and set a yearly Board agenda. Building and Grounds Committee will review facility needs and address the feasibility of new facilities and/or modifications to the present facility. Public Relations Committee will prepare the campaign about the Long Range Plan and Library mission and roles. School and Library Committee will work o,n the issue of the Library's relationship with the schools. Finance Committee will develop grant proposals and work with the City on budget issues. Collections Committee will look at the role of the St. Croix collection and pursue the question of fines and fees. 17 . Appendix A Stillwater Library Characteristics The following data give a profile of the Stillwater Public Library compared to the Columbia Heights Public Library that serves a city of comparable size. Stillwater Columbia Heights UsaQe Measures Circulation per capita 16 7.7 Library visits per capita 9.3 5.8 Program attendance per capita .2 .5 Reference transactions per capita 1.7 1.3 . Registrations as percent of population 84% 69% Collections Formats available: Books 63,654 55,517 Other print materials 13,791 11 ,874 Audio materials 3,526 2,564 Video tape 1,576 1,140 Other 165 412 Total materials 82,712 71 ,507 Periodical Subscriptions 261 122 Available? CD-ROM Reference Tools y N Special collection y N . 18 . . . IDaff Total number of full-time equivalent employees 10.25 8.95 Number of professional employees 3.25 2.875 Stillwater Columbia Heights Number of paraprofessional employees Number of clerical employees Number of maintenance workers Resources Total operating budget (1994) Materials Personnel Building Operation Other $ 530,625 74,861 360,967 32,530 64,297 .8 1.0 5.6 5.075 .6 o *$402,615 52,562 **272,942 29,437 47,674 * Columbia Heights Public Library also reports $7,200 in indirect expenditures ( expenditures made on its behalf by the local unit of government). ** Columbia Heights Public Library's budget does not include janitorial staff. The cost to the Stillwater Library for these services was $19,103. Expenditures per capita $ 35.27 19 $ 21.19 . . I · Stillwater Columbia Heights Facilities Number of service outlets 1 1 Total hours of service per week 56 60 Total number of square feet, all outlets 13,570 13,126 Total seating capacity, all outlets 78 84 Number of meeting rooms 2 2 Equipment available for public use: Microfilm, microfiche readers CD ROM workstation Photocopier Public Access Catalog terminals y y y y y N Y y Descriptio n: The Stillwater Library is a renovated Carnegie Library built in 1902 with additions in 1973 and renovations in 1987. The building is handicapped accessible with an Americans with Disabilities Act compliance insufficient parking: there are 14 off-street parking spaces for staff and On-street parking is available for a maximum of 34 vehicles. 20 . Appendix B Stillwater Community Characteristics The following information profiles the people who live in Stillwater as compared to the State of Minnesota. The data are drawn from the 1990 US Census. Stillwater Minnesota Information on Individuals Percent of population under 5 years old 7.0% 7.7% Percent of population 5 to 17 years old 21.7% 19.0% Percent of population 17 to 65 years old 59.0% 60.8% Percent of population over 65 years old 11.9% 12.5% Per capita personal income $ 16,021.00 $ 14,380.00 . Percent of persons below poverty level 5.7% 10.2% Percent of population over 25 with 12 or more years of school completed 87.3% 82.4% 16 or more years of school completed 28.8% 21.8% Information on Families and Households Total number of households 4,982 1,647,853 Average number of persons per household 2.71 2.95 Total number of families 3,651 1,130,683 Total number of non family households 1,331 517,170 Total number of one person households 1,097 413,531 . Median family income $ 45,543 $ 36,916 21 . Stillwater Minnesota Percent of families below poverty level 5.3% 7.3% Ethnic composition: German Irish Swedish Norwegian English French Other 32% 12% 10% 10% 8% 6% 22% Information on the Community Total population of service area 13,882 4,375,089 . Market value per capita $ 33,285 $ 29,883 Net tax capacity per capita $ 740 $ 721 Unemployment rate 2.8% 5.1% Number of religious organizations 19 Number of schools 10 Elementary 7 Secondary 2 High schools 1 Vocational I technical 0 Colleges I universities 0 . Number of hospitals 1 22 . Employment Characteristics (Source=1990 Census) 6903 residents over the age of 16 were employed in the following industries: % of labor force in manufacturing 23 % of labor force in wholesale and related services 3 % of labor force in retail trade 19 % of labor force in finance, insurance, and real estate 7 % of labor force in health service 9 % of labor force in educational services 9 % of labor force in public administration 5 % of labor force in other professional services 6 Other 1 9 Of these, the residents were employed in the following occupations: . % of labor force is executive, administrative, managerial 13 % of labor force in administrative support (includes clerical) 1 5 % of labor force is in professional specialty occupations 1 9 % of labor force in sales occupations 1 3 % of labor force in service occupations 1 3 % of labor force in precision production, craft, repair 8 % of labor force in machine operation 6 % of labor force as technicians & related support services 4 % of labor force in transportation and materials moving 4 % of labor force as handlers, equipment cleaners, laborers 4 79% of labor force are employed as private wage and salary workers, 14% are employed in government, 6 % of the labor force are self-employed Mean travel time to work 19 minutes . 23 . Other libraries, information providers, museums or recreational facilities Bayport Public Library Washington County Library Washington County Historical Society Washington County Historic Courthouse Depot Museum Lily Lake Ice arena Number of newspapers 3 Number of radio and television stations 1 Description: . The general population is homogenous and well educated. Per capita income is high, but there are pockets of low income. Much of the prosperity historically came from well-paying manufacturing work at the Anderson Window Corporation. In more recent times, Stillwater has become a bedroom community where residents work in Minneapolis or St. Paul, many at the 3M Corporation. . 24