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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA
STILL WATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING NOTICE
JANUARY 27, 2003
The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, January 27,2003 at
7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street.
AGENDA
1, Approval of December 16, 2002 Minutes.
2, Introduction of New Member - Paul Donna.
3. Neighborhood Fishing Project (DNR). Rick Walsh.
4. Kolliner Park Use Discussion.
5. Park Fees Review.
6. Continue Review of Parks Inventory.
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CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks Board
FROM: Steve Russell, Community Development Director
DATE: January 23,2003
SUBJECT: Parks Board Agenda
#1. Approval of Minutes.
#2. Introduce new member - Paul Donna.
#3. This item has been placed on the agenda by Chair Polehna for the Croixwood lake
areas.
#4. Use of Kolliner Park was continued for further discussion. I have asked Tim
Thomsen for his thoughts.
#5. Parks Fees. Park fees have not been revised for a few years in particularly ball
field rental. The fee schedule and revenues produced are attached.
#6. Parks Inventory - bring your inventory notes to continue reviewing the parks.
CITY OF STILLWATER
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
DECEMBER 16, 2002
Chairperson Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Board Members Amrein, Flinn, Junker, Snellman
Others:
Community Development Director Russell
Absent:
Board Member McGarry and Council Representative Milbrandt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Board Member Junker, seconded by Board Member Snell man to
approve the November 25, 2002 minutes with changes. Motion passed
unanimously.
REVIEW PARKS INVENTORY (6:30-7:30 PM)
The Board continued to review park inventory.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Board Member Flinn, seconded by Board Member Amrein to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbi Mortvedt
Recording Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO.: 896
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RESTRUCTURING
OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER DOES ORDAIN:
I.AMENDING Chapter 48 Section 48-1 of the City Code is amended to hereafter read as
follows:
Sec. 48-1
Parks and Recreation Commission
Subd. 1 Establishment. There is hereby created a Parks and Recreation Commission
("Commission"), that upon the passage and publication of this ordinance will be the successor to
the current Parks and Recreation Board, which is hereby abolished.
Subd. 2 Powers. The Commission will have the powers necessary to carry out the
functions and duties set forth in this section.
Subd. 3. Function.
(1) The Commission must advise the City Council and other advisory
commissions regarding matters relevant to the park, open space and recreation
function, including, but not limited to, the expansion of and plans for the
development of city park, trails and recreational facilities.
(2) The Commission must monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the
citizens of Stillwater relative to the park and open space system and recreational
programs and advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy matters
relevant to the park, trails, open space and recreation needs in the city.
Subd. 4. Duties. The Commission, with the assistance of city staff must:
(1) Develop and recommend to the City Council, and upon the Council's
adoption, monitor the execution of a comprehensive plan and park open space
classification system for park and recreation facilities in the city and make
recommendations for changes it deems necessary.
(2) Annually report to the City Council regarding achievements toward
fulfillment of the comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the
comprehensive plan.
(3) Frequently visit city parks and keep informed of current recreation programs
in order to continually review and evaluate the park and open space development
and recreation programming.
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(4) Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive public interest in park
and recreation facilities and programs.
(5) Develop and recommend feasible methods of discouraging vandalism and
destruction of city park facilities.
(6) Develop and recommend feasible methods of financing city park
improvements,
(7) Serve as a forum for the citizens of the city to voice opinions regarding open
space acquisition, park and recreation activities.
(8) Promote coordination with the school district serving Stillwater, encouraging
the interchangeable use of city and school district facilities and programs to the
best interest of citizens of the city.
(9) Encourage dissemination of information to and coordination with city
organizations interested in the park and recreation involvement such as garden
clubs, athletic groups and civic organizations.
(10) Encourage coordination with other communities and agencies in matters
beneficial to the park and recreation function.
(11) Develop and transmit recommended capital improvements annually to the
City Council for inclusion in the capital improvements program.
(12) Review and make recommendations to the City Council on development
proposals, consistent with adopted policies, ordinances, regulations and the
comprehensive plan.
(13) Review and recommend items to be included in the park and recreation
annual budget.
Subd. 5. Membership
(1) The Commission will be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the
Council, one (1) of whom must be an elected member of the City Council.
(2) With the exception of the Councilmember, the members of the Commission
will be appointed upon majority consent of the council for staggered terms of
three (3) years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior
to the expiration of the term which their predecessor was appointed may be
appointed only for the remainder of the term. Upon expiration of their term of
office, the member will continue to serve until their successor is appointed and
qualified.
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Members of the former Parks and Recreation Board currently in office at the time
of passage of this ordinance may continue to serve on the successor commission
until the expiration of their current term, and the number of commissioners
reduced to seven (7) through attrition.
(3) The Councilmember must be appointed annually by the Council and is
privileged to speak and vote.
(4) Members of the Commission must be residents of the City while serving on
the Commission and should represent a broad range of interests in the park, open
space and recreation function. However, it is a goal, but not a requirement that all
Wards of the City have Commission representation.
(5) Commissioners must serve without compensation.
Subd. 6. Officers and meetings.
(1) The Commission must hold one (1) regular meeting each month, the regular
to be held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Stillwater City
Hall, The chairperson may cancel any regular meeting if the chairperson
determines that there is not sufficient meaningful business to conduct at a
meeting. A majority constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(2) The Commission must adopt rules and procedures consistent with these
provisions and as may be necessary for the proper execution.
(3) At the beginning of each calendar year the Commission must select a
chairperson. The chairperson may be removed with the majority vote of the
Commission. The chairperson must:
(a) Preside over meetings of the Commission.
(b) Appear or appoint a representative to appear as necessary before other
city advisory commissions and the City Council to present the view point
of the Commission on matters pertaining to park, open space and
recreation functions as they relate to business under consideration by the
commissions or City Council.
(c) Provide the liaison with other governmental and volunteer units in
matters relating to the park, open space and recreation function for the
purpose of obtaining and providing timely information.
(4) A vice-chairperson must also be appointed annually by the Commission. The
vice-chairperson must perform the duties assigned by the chairperson and must
assume the responsibilities of the chair in absence of the chairperson.
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Subd.7. Staff.
(1) The Community Development Director is responsible for the preparation and
update of all plans regarding municipal park and recreation facilities and for the
communication of the plans to the Commission. The Community Development
Director must coordinate the work with the Commission and delineate activities
in the work program for the Commission, in order that it may provide citizen
participation in the preparation and carrying out of various recreation and park
projects.
The Community Development Director must keep the Commission informed of
all actions of the City Council informed of all actions of the City Council and
other city commissions relevant to the function of the Commission and with the
assistance of the Public Works Director is responsible for the training and
orientation of all new Commission members.
The Community Development Director must cause to be prepared an agenda for
each Commission meeting and must submit the agenda to the Commission in a
timely manner. The Community Development Director shall attend meetings as
may be required by the Commission.
The Community Development Director may assign a qualified member of the
Community Development Department to assist in carrying out the duties and
responsibilities required by this section.
(2) The Public Works Director is responsible for the maintenance of park and
recreation facilities. The Public Works Director must cooperate with the
Community Development Director in the development of plans for park and
recreation facilities and coordinate and administer all phases of park and
recreation implementation. The Public Works Director must attend meetings as
may be required by the Commission and keep the Commission informed on park
and recreation facility maintenance programs and budgetary needs.
The Public Works Director may assign a qualified member of the Public Works
Department to assist in carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by this
section.
2. SAVING In all other ways, the City Code will remain in full force and effect.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance will be in effect from and after its passage and
publication according to law.
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Adopted by tbe City Council of the City of Stillwater this J [, 1:1. day of ~' 2000.
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ATTEST:
Ballfield and Tournament
Information
Ballfields are available for tournaments
and rental. The fee is $150.00, plus a
deposit of $150.00 (Total $300.00). Only
3.20/0 beer can be sold and a permit to
sell liquor is obtained through the Parks
Department and must be approved by the
City Council. Allow 2-3 weeks for pro-
cessing.
Park Reservation Fees
Permit to Consume
$50.00
$50.00
$35.00
$75.00
$100.00
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Picnic Shelters and Gazebo
The City of Stillwater requires a Permit to
Consume (fee $35.00) for consumption of
any type of liquor in the parks (beer, wine
coolers, hard liquor). Contact (651) 430-8837
to obtain this permit.
Deposit, plus one of the
following:
Residents on weekends
and holidays
Police Officer Required
Residents weekdays
If there are more than 75 people in atten-
dance and liquor is available you are required
to hire one of the City's police officers. This
fee is paid directly to the officer. To sched-
ule an officer for your event contact the
Police Department at (651 )351-4900
(Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).
Non-residents weekdays
Non-residents on week
ends and holidays
Pioneer Park Band Shell
Permit to Sell Liquor
Skateboarding
$50.00 deposit and $125.00 fee for resi-
dent and nonresidents (anytime)
The City of Stillwater does not allow the
use of skateboards
on public streets
or right-of-ways.
The City support a
Skateboarding
location at 1902
South Greeley.
Rules of operation
are posted at the
facility.
To sell liquor the party must apply for a tem-
porary liquor license through Minnesota
Liquor Control. Contact the City Clerk at (65 I)
430-8802.
Wedding Ceremonies
Most wedding ceremonies last less than
one (I) hour and there is no fee, unless
the applicant wishes to rent a shelter or
gazebo. A reservation is necessary to
inform others who may wish to use the
park for activities for the same day and
time.
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Inline skating
provided at
Northland Park on County Road 12.
4.
Park Rules for
Renters or Parties
ULYLAKE PARK- GREELEYS't - 14AaES PLUS LAKE
Two (2) adult league softball fields - one slow pitch and
one fast pitch.
One field light - slow pitch
Three tennis courts - lighted
One basketball court - lighted
Swimming beach. boat launch with dock & fishing pier
Electric boat motors on Lily Lake only
Indoor ice arena. with large parking lot
One picnic shelter with six picnic tables
Two B.B.Q grills
Automatic underground irrigation on ball fields
Two drinking fountains
One sand volley ball court, swing set with playground
equipment with one small shelter
Restrooms
Two small picnic shelters on beach
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NO one party can close off or rent
the whole park. Only shelters,
band shell or gazebo areas can be
reserved.
City of Stillwater
Parks
2.
NO tents or canopies can be put
in any park until the applicant
meets with the Parks Director. The
Parks Director will determine where
these can be placed for public
safety reasons.
LOWEI..I.PARK.DOWNTONNsnU.WATERONltE
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Restrooms
Drinking fountain
Several flower beds
Picnic tables - park benches throughout the park
River front gazebo for weddings or small groups
River front fishing
Scenic view of the St. Croix River and the Stillwater Lift
Bridge
PIONEER PARK- N.2ND & LAUREL STREETS
Picnic tables throughout the park
Restrooms
Two large B.B.Q. grills
Two picnic shelters end to end with electricity
Six picnic tables each
Swings. slides and other playground equipment
Band shell
Scenic view of the St. Croix River and the town
HOURS
3.
The Parks Department does not
rent out chairs, canopies, tents,
or P.A. systems. The applicant is
required to furnish this equipment
if needed.
Live or played music is permitted
in the parks as long as the music
is toned down and not disruptive
to the neighborhood that sur-
rounds the park.
Telephone Numbers
WASHINGTON PARK-GREELEYS't -2.SAOES
Portable restroom
Drinking fountain
Picnic Shelter with 4-8 foot picnic tables
Picnic tables throughout the park
Small ball field with back stop
All new playground equipment - swings. slides. teeter-
toters. little diggers, and a ten plus play structure for
kids ten years old and over.
216 N. Fourth Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
Tim Thomsen
Public Works Superintendent
(651) 439-4561
Parks Secretary
(651) 430-8837
This list is only parks with reservable park facilities.
Contact (651) 430-8837 or visit our web site at
www.ci.stillwater.mn.us for information on other parks.
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Members Date appointed Ward Term Expires
Michael Polehna (Chair) appt'd 1/90 W4 01-Jan-04
1100 Northland Ave. re-appt'd 1/1/92,94,96,98,00,02
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Seventh Full Term)
Robert McGarry, III appt'd 2/16/88 W3 01-Jan-04
1101 N. Broadway re-appt'd 1/90,92,94,96,98,00,02
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Eighth Term)
Dawn Flinn appt'd 1/6/98 WI 01-Jan-04
1601 S, Greeley St. re-appt'd 1/4/00,02
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Third Term)
Paul Donna appt'd 1/7/03 W4 01-Jan-05
3370 Pioneer Place
Stillwater, MN 55082
Linda Amrein appt'd 1/7/97 W2 01-Jan-05
307 E, Laurel re-appt'd 1/5/99,01,03
Stillwater, MN 55082 (Fourth Term)
Sandy Sne1lrnan appt'd 1/16/01,03 W3 01-Jan-05
2582 Bayberry Avenue (Second Term)
Stillwater, MN 55082
Wally Milbrandt (Council Rep.) appt'd 1/04/00 W3
172 Mallard Court (council representative
Stillwater, MN 55082 as of 1/16/01)
The purpose of the Park and Recreation Commission is to operate a program of recreation and to manage City parks
and playgrounds. The Park and Recreation Commission is organized per City Code Chapter 48 and Ordinance No.
896. They meet the fourth Monday of the month. There are seven members appointed by Council. Each serve two
year terms. Council membership is required by ordinance. Ordinance No. 896, adopted by Council on 5/16/00,
changed membership from eleven to seven members, current members serve to the end of their terms.
Rev. 1/03
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800
City of Stillwater General Ledger Printed: 01/24/2003 15: 11
User: monicap Summary Trial Balance Period 1 to 13, 2002
Account Number Description Budget Amount Beginning Balance Debit This Period Credit This Period Ending Balance
Fund: 240 PARKS FUND
ASSETS
240-0000-1010-1000 Cash In Bank 0,00 247,438,63 916,537,95 971,348,53 192,628.05
240-0000-1013-1000 Payroll Account 0,00 0,00 380,545,79 380,545,79 0,00
240-0000-1100-1000 Accrued Interest Receivable 0,00 893,37 0,00 893.37 0,00
240-0000-1110-1000 Accounts Receivable 0,00 27.42 0,00 27.42 0,00
240-0000-1300-1 000 Due from Other Governments 0,00 378.42 0,00 269,72 108,70
ASSETS Totals: 248,737,84 1,297,083,74 1,353,084,83 192,736,75
LIABILITIES
240-0000-2000-1000 Accounts Payable 0,00 (33,015,82) 943,654,71 946,412.49 (35,773,60)
240-0000-2010-1000 Contracts Payable ~1 0.00 (26,777,50) 26,777,50 0.00 0.00
240-0000-2020-1000 Salaries Payable 0,00 ( 14,354,02) 14,354,02 12,100.93 (12,100,93)
240-0000-2030-1000 Due To Other Governments 0,00 (153.33) 153,33 10,38 (10,38)
240-0000-2032-1000 Compensated Absences Payable ~ 0,00 (9,167.18) 0,00 0,00 (9,167,18)
240-0000- 2060-1000 Deposits Payable ~~ 0,00 0,00 775,00 775,00 0,00
240-0000-2070-1000 Sales/Use Tax Payable 0,00 0,00 372.18 386.16 (13,98)
240-0000-2080-1000 Interest Payable \.1::. 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
LIABILITIES Totals: (83,467,85) 986,086,74 959,684,96 (57,066,07)
FUND BALANCE
240-0000-2600-1000 Fund Balance 0,00 (165,269,99) 0,00 0,00 (165,269,99)
240-0000-2612-1000 Fb Des Lowell Park Fountain 0,00 0.00 0,00 0,00 0,00
FUND BALANCE Totals: (165,269,99) 0,00 0.00 (165,269.99)
REVENUE
240-0000-3140-0103 Permits To Consume 500,00 0,00 0,00 1,085.00 (1,085.00)
240-0000-3320-0140 State Grant 0,00 0,00 0,00 300,000,00 (300,000.00)
~40-0000-3505-0 1 00 Park Fees 8,000,00 0.00 1,175.00 7,865.00 (6,690.00) -,..
240-0000-3505-0500 Softball Field Fees 4,000,00 0,00 450,00 1,470.00 (1,020.00)
240-0000-3810-0200 Interest Earnings 5,000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3820-0100 Donations 1,000,00 0.00 0,00 200.00 (200.00)
240-0000-3830-0100 Sale Of Property 0.00 0,00 0,00 4,195.00 (4,195.00)
240-0000-3870-0100 Refunds And Reimbursements 0,00 0,00 0,00 125.95 (125.95)
240-0000-3880-0100 Miscellaneous Income 1,000,00 0,00 0,00 300,00 (300.00)
240-0000-3910-0100 Transfer In-General Fund 532,287,00 0,00 0,00 532,287,00 (532,287.00)
240-0000-3910-0420 Transfer In-Co Bonds 2003 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3910-0423 Transfer In-2001 C/O Bonds 438,550,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3910-0424 Transfer In-Co Bonds 2000 29,000.00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3910-0428 Transfer In-Co Bonds 1998 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3910-0480 Transfer In-Capital Proj Fund 10,000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3910-0490 Transfer In-Capital Projects 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-0000-3920-0100 Bond Proceeds 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
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City of Stillwater General Ledger Printed: 01/24/2003 15: 11
User: monicap Summary Trial Balance Period 1 to 13, 2002
Account Number Description Budget Amount Beginning Balance Debit This Period Credit This Period Ending Balance
REVENUE Totals: 1,029,337,00 0,00 1,625,00 847,527,95 (845,902,95)
EXPENSE
240-4240-1000-0000 Full Time Salaries 307,483,00 0,00 254,413,48 10,514,95 243,898,53
240-4240-1100-0000 Overtime - Full Time 2.500,00 0,00 2,791.70 0,00 2,791. 70
240-4240-1111-0000 Severance Pay 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-4240-1112-0000 Sick Pay 0,00 0,00 9,736,79 161. 97 9,574,82
240-4240-1113-0000 Vacation Pay 0,00 0,00 27,164,97 2,082,23 25,082,74
240-4240-1200-0000 Part Time Salaries 31,250,00 0,00 14,757,25 0,00 14,757,25
240-4240-1300-0000 Overtime - Part Time 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-4240-1410-0000 PERA 17,748,00 0,00 16,538.43 660,95 15,877.48
240-4240-1420-0000 FICA/Medicare 26,943,00 0,00 23,443,19 933,92 22,509,27
240-4240-1500-0000 Hospital/Medical 37,920,00 0,00 32,715,28 0,00 32,715,28
240-4240-1520-0000 Dental Insurance 3,600,00 0,00 2,725,86 0,00 2,725,86
240-4240-1540-0000 Life Insurance 486,00 0,00 312,00 0,00 312,00
240-4240-1800-0000 Longevity Pay 10,958,00 0,00 8,359,77 0,00 8,359,77
240-4240-2000-0000 Office Supplies 1,200,00 0,00 235,53 0,00 235,53
240-4240-2101-0000 General Supplies 10,000,00 0,00 9,046,99 165,61 8,881.38
240-4240-2104-0000 Chemicals 8,000,00 0,00 4,213,16 0,00 4,213,16
240-4240-2106-0000 Topsoil/Seed/Lime 9,000,00 0,00 7,147,63 0,00 7,147,63
240-4240-2109-0000 Heating - Fuel Oil 1,500,00 0,00 1,420,83 0,00 1,420,83
240-4240-2110-0000 Automotive Fuel 9,000,00 0,00 6,629.46 0,00 6,629.46
240-4240-2115-0000 Tires 1,000,00 0,00 648.48 17,25 631,23
240-4240-2117-0000 Trees 0,00 0,00 630,00 0,00 630,00
240-4240-2201-0000 Equipment Repair Supplies 4,000,00 0,00 9,687,90 125,39 9,562,51
240-4240-2302-0000 Other Minor Equipment 10,000,00 0,00 5,696.29 29,99 5,666,30
240-4240-3002-0000 Contractual 2,000,00 0,00 6,452,50 0,00 6,452,50
240-4240-3099-0000 Other Professional Services 2,000,00 0,00 1,031.25 0,00 1,031.25
240-4240-3101-0000 Telephone 1,900,00 0,00 3,123.26 12,68 3,110,58
240-4240-3102-0000 Postage 300,00 0,00 319.02 0,00 319,02
240-4240-3103-0000 Cellular Phones 250,00 0,00 595,74 0,00 595,74
240-4240- 3200-0000 Mileage 200,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-4240-3201-0000 Seminar/Conference Fees 1,000,00 0,00 205,00 0,00 205,00
240-4240- 3202-0000 Meals 100,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-4240-3203 -0000 Housing 500,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00
240-4240-3400-0000 Printing And Publishing 500,00 0,00 846,66 0,00 846,66
240-4240-3500-0000 General Insurance 22,649,00 0,00 500,00 0,00 500,00
240-4240-3600-0000 Electricity 6,000,00 0,00 8,665,60 0,00 8,665,60
240-4240- 3601-0000 Natural Gas 0,00 0,00 2,470,57 0,00 2,470,57
240-4240-3702-0000 Equipment Repair Charges 5,000,00 0,00 5,968.47 0,00 5,968.47
240-4240- 3800-0000 Beach Spraying 3,800,00 0.00 3,961.00 0,00 3,961,00
240-4240- 3804-0000 Portable Restroom Rental 11,500,00 0.00 6,286,51 0,00 6,286,51
240-4240- 3806-0000 Uniforms 4,700,00 0,00 3,210,59 0,00 3,210,59
240-4240- 3900-0000 Sales Tax 500,00 0,00 476,07 5.49 470,58
240-4240-4000-0000 Memberships And Dues 200,00 0,00 215,00 0,00 215,00
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City of Stillwater General Ledger Printed: 01/24/2003 15: II,
User: monicap Summary Trial Balance Period I to 13,2002
Account Number Description Budget Amount Beginning Balance Debit This Period Credit This Period Ending Balance
240-4240-4001-0000 Subscriptions 100,00 0,00 214,00 0,00 214,00
240-4240-4099-0000 Miscellaneous Charges 6,000,00 0,00 4,350,94 45,00 4,305,94
240-4240-5100-0000 cia Land 0,00 0,00 327,793,36 0,00 327,793,36
240-4240-5200-0000 cia & Improvements 407,000,00 0,00 21,080.00 0,00 21,080,00
240-4240- 5300-0000 cia Machinery & Equipment 36,800,00 0,00 106,581.49 70,926,87 35,654,62
240-4240-5310-0000 cia Mis Computer Equipment 2,750,00 0,00 1,775,32 0,00 1,775,32
240-4240-5400-0000 cia Automotive Equipment 21,000,00 0,00 16,973,22 226,00 16,747,22
EXPENSE Totals: 1,029,337,00 0,00 961,410,56 85,908.30 875,502,26
Fund 240 Totals: 0,00 0,00 3,246,206,04 3,246,206,04 (0,00)
Report Totals: 0,00 0,00 3,246,206,04 3,246,206,04 (0,00)
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Mr. Steve Russell
Community Development Director
216 North 4th Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
January 13, 2003
Re: Stillwater Ordinance Section 27-1 Subd. 7
Dear Mr. Russell:
I'm a Stillwater Junior High student. Could you help change or add to the Stillwater city
ordinance? I understand that the ordinance includes language reading that it is unlawful
for any dog owner to permit an animal to defecate on public property or the private
property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a
sanitary manner.
I feel that there is a problem with this in city areas and parks. A lot of owners do pick up
poop and throw it in the trash can, but many do not. It is based on the honor system.
Maybe there could be an educational program, or maybe radio announcements or signs
and pamphlets would help.
I thought that maybe in addition to trash cans, there could be a recycling composter at
parks for dog poop. Maybe the park grass clippings could go there also. Instead of using
plastic bags, maybe there could be biodegradable cones to use near the composter. You
could plant fragrant flowers around the composter for the smell and plant venus flytraps
for the flies. If you have dog owner volunteers for the composter and the gardens, maybe
the fee for their dog licenses could be waived. I feel that this could be done for a low
cost in some test areas.
Could you help add language to the ordinance about educational programs about
composting and the other ideas above?
T~~J1!c~ for reading my letter.
'~ JT..ie.m., .
Mike Diem Jr, ~
670 South Broadway St.
Stillwater, MN 55082