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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-18 CC MIN THE IllT"'LACE OF M'NNEIOTA CITY COUNCil MEETING November 18, 2008 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Harycki called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Turnblad Finance Director Harrison Fire Chief Glaser Police Chief Gannaway Public Works Director Sanders City Clerk Ward Mayor Harycki noted the passing of former Councilmembers Ann Bodlovick and Ed Simonet. PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE Mayor Harycki led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Gag, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to approve the October 28, 2008 regular and recessed meeting minutes and the November 6, 2008 special meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 2009 Marathon - St. Croix Events Dave Eckberg, St. Croix Events, updated the Council on plans for the first-ever marathon. Four races will be held - a 12K, 20-mile, half-marathon and marathon and the races will be held Sunday, May 24, 2009, beginning at 7 a.m. The start lines for the four races will be somewhat different but all will be south of the Andiamo office. The finish line for the 12K and half-marathon will be in Pioneer Park, with the 20-mile and marathon finishing in Lowell Park. Mr. Eckberg reviewed a map of the proposed route(s). He said mailings would be done to all residents on the route(s), explaining plans and giving a contact number for questions/concerns. He also stated staff persons City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 would be located on each block in the residential areas of the routes to assist persons who need to impact the route; he also spoke of plans to have block captains to assist in the various neighborhoods. He reviewed the times runners would pass through various locations on the course(s). He spoke to plans for garbage removal; the provision of and removal of porta-potties; provision of water stops and aid stations and emergency plans. Mr. Eckberg also addressed plans for parking for participants, likely either at Andersen corporate or Washington County Government Center and barricading the public parking lots in downtown Stillwater until after the race start. He reviewed some of the accompanying events, such as a pasta feed and handing out goodie bags promoting local businesses, as well as an ecumenical worship service. Mr. Eckberg also addressed the potential economic impact of the races; Jennifer Severson, Greater Stillwater Chamber, provided some data about the economic impact. Ms. Severson reviewed the Chamber's position on the marathon proposal and the Chamber's five suggestions regarding the proposal. On a question by Mayor Harycki, Mr. Eckberg said there will be no commercial vendors in the park. Police Chief Gannaway said he thought the marathon could work with the proposed route but said there are some issues the Council should be aware of - the proposed route requires come type of traffic control at 82 intersections, so the potential for delay, and complaints, exists at any of the intersections; potential disruption of Sunday morning church traffic; route will have to be marked and posted the day prior to the race, which could cost up to $500 in personnel cost and cost of additional signage; regarding personnel, Chief Gannaway said this would be a voluntary assignment for the Stillwater Department so officers from other jurisdictions would be brought in to complete the needed 30 or so personnel the event will require. Chief Gannaway also noted volunteers will need proper equipment and some training; Mr. Eckberg stated he will be using the same people as he does for Lumberjack Days, people who have had quite a bit of experience/training. Mr. Eckberg stated the City will be reimbursed 100 percent by St. Croix Events for any costs. Chief Gannaway stated a possible towing program brought up by Mayor Harycki and Mr. Eckberg likely will not work due to liability issues among other issues. Chief Gannaway also expressed concern about the finishing point at Pioneer Park due to logistic and traffic control issues; he also spoke to the importance of submitting a safety plan for approval and spoke of the potential for delayed Fire/EMS response time to various parts of the City during the event. Fire Chief Glaser said the concern regarding parking is not just for the route itself, but significant one-side parking may be required on adjacent streets to provide access for emergency vehicles. Chief Glaser also spoke of possible staffing issues due to the holiday weekend. Chief Glaser stated he thought the event was do-able but noted there is a significant amount of work that needs to be done to be sure things run smoothly. Mayor Harycki asked about any liability for the City. City Attorney Magnuson responded that if the City takes great care in developing a budget, assigning out staff and has a decent plan, the City has discretionary immunity. In addition, Mr. Magnuson suggested Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 the City should purchase a liability insurance policy through the League of Cities to cover the City to the tort immunity level. Mr. Eckberg suggested the insurance issue is similar to Lumberjack Days, except it is a different insurance policy. Mayor Harycki stated that he wanted to be sure the event has a positive impact on downtown and called for the Chamber and St. Croix Events to work closely together to ensure that is the case. Councilmember Gag said he was definitely in favor of the concept, but suggested more detail is needed and things documented. Councilmember Gag suggested the possibility of a special use fee, such as a fee per runner that can be used for downtown beautification, and he suggested a similar use fee should be utilized for other events that make use of Lowell Park and impact downtown. Councilmember Gag suggested having several Councilmembers appointed to work with the Chamber and CVB and marathon organizers to come to some type of agreement/solution in the next several weeks. Councilmember Milbrandt said he saw the proposal as a positive and that he was somewhat surprised at the concerns of the downtown groups, pointing out that other than roping off of the public parking lots, there is nothing but positive in having the start and finish in downtown. Councilmember Milbrandt stated he was more concerned with having two of the races end at Pioneer Park, in a densely populated area of town, suggesting a possible finish for those races at Stonebridge School. Mr. Eckberg spoke of the reasons for the choice of Pioneer Park as the finish for those races. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg to give concept approval and have St. Croix Events work with the Chamber and City Attorney Magnuson on final details to be brought back to the Council at the December 1 meeting. Councilmember Gag and Polehna suggested adding working with the CVB, as well as the Chamber. Councilmembers Milbrandt and Nyberg agreed to add that as an amendment to the motion. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg to appoint Councilmember Gag and Mayor Harycki to work with St. Croix Events and the Chamber on the final details. All in favor. Councilmember Polehna acknowledged Stillwater resident David Francis, who spoke in support of the marathon both for the economic impact and the community-building aspect of races. Mr. Francis explained he sought out Mr. Eckberg to assist in organizing and managing an event in honor of his son, Jon Francis, a member of the national championship Pony track team, who died in an accident in 2006; the half-marathon will be a named event, the Jon Francis Half-Marathon. Mayor Harycki acknowledged the attendance of several Boy Scouts who were working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18,2008 OPEN FORUM No public comments. STAFF REPORTS City Clerk Ward noted the next Council meeting will be Monday, December 1, with a 4:30 and 7 p.m. session; packets will be delivered Wednesday, Nov. 26, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Ms. Ward also thanked the 141 election judges and staff members Sue Moore, Kathy Rogness, Jennifer Roeller, Mike Pogge, Beth Wolf, Sheila Wiegand, Rose Holman, Rich Bornt, Dave Fleischhacker, Chad Rogness, Cody Denucci, Mike Hagen, and Dave Adams for their work in preparation of and during the 2008 Primary and General elections. Public Works Director Sanders stated the Middle St. Croix Water Management Organization discussed the storm water credits at their last meeting and approved allowing the credits for municipalities only. He said the City would be receiving a revised resolution to sign in the near future; Councilmember Milbrandt noted that all communities in the Water Management Organization will have to approve of the measure. Mayor Harycki asked Mr. Sanders to check on a previous question regarding the narrowing of Chestnut Street as part of the street improvement project. Finance Director Harrison told the Council the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for the 19th consecutive year. City Administrator Hansen reminded the Council the Truth in Taxation hearing will take place on December 1. Mayor Harycki asked about the new sales tax revenues. Mr. Hansen said the City had received a memo from the League of Minnesota Cities and it appears that grants that will be issued from the sales tax revenues will be awarded to existing agencies; regarding grants to arts organizations, and it appears the Legislature will be deciding that issue and advised that any arts groups looking to apply for grants ought to contact their State Legislators. Mayor Harycki asked for an update in spring. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Harycki asked that items 7-12 be pulled for further discussion. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg to approve the Consent Agenda items 1-6 and 13. Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Nays: None 1. Resolution 2008-151, directing payment of bills 2. Resolution 2008-152, approving 2009 liquor and tobacco licenses Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 3. Resolution 2008-153, approving contract with Lemicke forsnowplowing services - Recreation Center 4. Resolution 2008-154, approving 2009 Dock Permit for St. Croix Boat & Packet 5. Resolution 2008-155, approving St. Croix Catering management agreement for Recreation Center 6. Resolution 2008-156, approving agreement with Washington County Conservation District 7. Possible approval to purchase hvo laptops for .^.dministration and Fire Departments 8. Possible approval to purchase a color scanner for Engineering, Community Development and Building 9. Possible approval to purchase two computers f-or the Police Department 10. Possible approval to purchase digital voice recorders Police Department 11. Possible approval to purchase sel....er camera Se'Ner Department 12. Possible approval to purchase traffic counters 13. Possible approval of utility bill adjustment Regarding items 7-12, Mayor Harycki spoke of the state of the economy, noting that the City currently has a hiring freeze for non-emergency services and that he would like the Council to consider a capital spending freeze for non-emergency items as well. Councilmember Polehna felt that Item 11, a sewer camera, to be an emergency item. Councilmember Gag suggested giving some discretion to City Administrator Hansen as to whether an item is a necessity, otherwise he would be comfortable with the proposed spending freeze, and that he would second the motion with that caveat. Mayor Harycki amended his motion to include granting the City Administrator discretion in determining whether an item is a necessity. Councilmember Nyberg said he thought the Council had done a pretty good job of crunching the budget over the last two years, and that he did not want to get in the position of strapping City staff with equipment that doesn't function properly. Councilmember Polehna agreed with the freeze in concept but said he had a problem when it hurts central functions of the community, like the sewer camera; if those items are left to the City Administrator's discretion, he wouldn't have a problem with the proposal. Chief Gannaway explained the necessity of the two requested computer purchases for his department (Item 9). Councilmember Milbrandt pointed out that the Council had reviewed line items in setting the budget and suggested this was more of a knee-jerk reaction to capital items than a prudent management of resources; he suggested changing the motion to have all capital items come to the Council with justification to be included in the agenda packet. Motion by Mayor Harycki, seconded by Councilmember Gag to institute a capital spending freeze for non-emergency items. Motion passed (4-1, Councilmember Milbrandt) Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 Polehna asked how such capital requests would be handled - whether the Council would simply approve requests that City Administrator Hansen had reviewed and found necessary or review the requests line item by line item; Mayor Harycki and Councilmember Gag said they envisioned having Mr. Hansen review the justification for the requests, like the process used in this year's budget setting. It was consensus to send items 7-12 to Mr. Hansen for review. Councilmember Nyberg said he thought City staff does an outstanding job of going through the budget and wanted to assure staff that the Council would continue to support the services staff needs. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible 2nd readinq of Ordinance 999. an Ordinance amendinq the Charter of the City of Stillwater City Attorney Magnuson stated that this is housekeeping measure that was brought to the City's attention by the Charter Commission. Motion by Councilmember Nyberg, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to adopt Ordinance 999, an Ordinance amending the Charter of the City of Stillwater Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Nays: None Server room update MIS Specialist Holman noted she had been asked to check i~to the feasibility of getting a waterless fire suppression system installed in the server room before moving the server to a different location at City Hall. She stated that she was advised there are a number of things that need to be done to the room to prepare for such a system, including sealing off the room and additional electrical work. She said she thought something needs to be done and suggested spending $19,000 to protect equipment worth about $99,000, not taking into consideration the value of protecting the data, is well worth the investment. She said it is her recommendation to move the server equipment to the existing Mayor's office as the room currently housing the equipment is very small and there is a security issue with the current location. Mayor Harycki suggested utilizing the existing space by moving some Finance Department equipment and changing the locks versus relocating the server equipment to the Mayor's office. City Administrator Hansen noted that the proposal to move to the Mayor's office will address the need for future space. Ms. Holman spoke to several advantages of moving, including accessibility for installation of the needed HVAC equipment, security and size. On a request by Mayor Harycki, this issue was tabled for future consideration. Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 NEW BUSINESS Discussion of utility bill charqes Finance Director Harrison informed the Council that as a result of the last internal review it was discovered that 10 accounts had not been billed for services received, residents who had hooked up to City sewer were not being b!lIed. Past practice has been to bill the customers back to the time of hookup for services received. The amount of back billing ranged from $11.70 to $3,015.20. She noted there has been some concern regarding the fairness of the practice of back billing and asked the Council for direction. Mayor Harycki noted that City Attorney Magnuson had looked into the issue of statutory limitations; Mr. Magnuson said he did not think any of the billings would be barred by the statute. Mr. Magnuson stated that he advised Ms. Harrison that it is entirely within the City's discretion to adjust the billing. Mayor Harycki stated he had heard the residents with the two largest back billings who were looking for options. City Administrator Hansen said he had received a call from a resident who stated her opinion that people who received the service should be billed; Mr. Hansen also stated that he received about three other similar calls in the last several we~ks. Mr. Hansen stated that, in his opinion, because there was an error on the City's part, if the Council does decide to back bill, the charge should be interest free, and the customer should be given a time to repay the back billing equal to the time of the error. Councilmember Gag informed the rest of the Council that he had received numerous phone calls from folks who believe that everyone should pay their fair share and he thought the fairest way of dealing this would be that suggested by Mr. Hansen - interest free, carried on a special assessment equal to the time of the original mistake. Karen Richtman, 2854 Nightingale Court, stated that she and her husband had moved into the City several years ago and hooked up to City sewer after experiencing problems with their septic system, but that she was surprised to receive a bill that stated "to be paid December 12. She said they realize they do owe the money because they received the services and she thought it would be fair to acknowledge they had been receiving the service for three years and have three years to pay back the money. She said she thought it is important for new customers to be informed about things such as methods of billing/assessments, etc. The resident of1017 Fourth Avenue S., the person who had the largest bill, said she was shocked to receive the bill. She suggested that billing back to 1997 is something that she could not do to her business customers. She noted that as part of their purchase agreement, the sellers were to put in the septic, which may have contributed to the problem. Mayor Harycki pointed out that if the $3,000 is spread out over 10 years, payments would be just over $300 a year which could ease the financial burden. Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18,2008 Ms. Harrison recommended that rather than a special assessment on the property taxes, the amount be carried as a balance on the City's sewer bill, which will give the City more control and discretion. Ms. Harrison said she would like the customers in question to call her office and let the City know how they want to make payments and stated that she would like to make the repayments as flexible as possible. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg directing the Finance Director to do the billing and give the customers in question as many years as they were not charged to repay the amount, at no interest, with staff to contact the customers individually regarding the arrangements. All in favor. Discussion on sidewalk siqn policy Community Development Director Turnblad noted that the Council had appointed a task force to look at the issue of sidewalk signage in the downtown area and charged that task force with putting together a recommended policy of guidelines for permitting such signs downtown. Mr. Turnblad said the recommendation was taken to the Heritage Preservation Commission, and the HPC unanimously recommended that the guidelines be adopted. The Planning Commission approved the guidelines on a split (4-2) vote, he noted, with concerns regarding the cost of the annual sign permit, concerns regarding state law which prohibits commercial advertising within the right-of-way of state streets and other streets not in the City's jurisdiction, and concerns regarding liability. Mr. Turnblad said regarding the concern over state statute, staff has discussed the issue with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on several occasions and MnDOT has indicated informally it is alright with the policy. Regarding the liability concern, Mr. Turnblad said additional language has been added to reduce any City liability that might come from issuing sign permits to utilize state right-of-way and MnDOT has indicated it is alright with that language. Councilmember Nyberg asked about the sign permit, whether it would be some type of sticker, and how the signage would be approved. Councilmember Gag, who served on the task force, responded that it would be a sticker similar to an annual license tab and a business owner would have to fill out paperwork regarding the proposed sign. Councilmember Nyberg asked about enforcement; Councilmember Gag said it was the feeling of the task force that if the signage is going to be used, there should be some guidelines and some type of permit. Fire Chief Glaser pointed out there may be situations where a business cannot meet code for egress due to a sandwich board sign placement; it was suggested that language be added indicating signage is permitted contingent on meeting fire code. Mayor Harycki expressed a concern about the proposed $50 permit fee, noting businesses are already paying property taxes; Councilmember Gag pointed out there are a number of businesses that will not be able to have sidewalk signage because of setbacks and the task force felt a permit fee that would be designated for downtown improvement projects would be a more fair approach. Councilmember Polehna pointed out that a change in MnDOT personnel could negate the whole policy and that he was a little nervous regarding a verbal agreement as suggested. City Attorney Magnuson stated the City will not get any more Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 than a verbal okay from MnDOT and pointed out that in the not too distant future, there likely will be a turn-back of Main Street to City jurisdiction when a new bridge is constructed. City Attorney Magnuson stated MnDOT is comfortable with the policy and the City made changes in the language to accommodate their concerns. Mr. Turnblad noted there are other communities in the state in similar situations that have worked out informal arrangements with MnDOT. Councilmember Polehna expressed a concern about the appearance of some of the previous signs and asked if there is some protection in the guidelines. Councilmember Milbrandt suggested this is a good start that should be implemented on a trial basis for a year and evaluated after that time to see if there are any minor changes that ought to be made. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg to adopt Resolution 2008-157, approving Sidewalk Sign Policy, implemented on a trial basis for a year and evaluated after that time to see if there are any minor changes that ought to be made Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Nays: None Possible approval to enter into fuel purchase proqram with MnDOT Public Works Director Sanders reviewed the proposal to participate in a fuel consortium purchase program through MnDOT. He stated there are two programs - a fixed price program, with a set price for fuel for the entire period of the annual contract, and a spot price program based on the daily average price. He said MnDOT and other agencies are recommending that participants not submit 100 percent of their monthly fuel usage for the fixed price program, perhaps 50-80 percent, so as to allow for the possibility of lower fuel prices. On a question by Mayor Harycki, Mr. Sanders informed the Council that MnDOT would put the contract out for bid in December, typically the lowest month of the year for fuel prices. Mr. Sanders said the City could participate in the spot price program only if the Council so desires. On a question by Councilmember Milbrandt, Mr. Sanders said there is a contract for both diesel and unleaded gasoline. Motion by Councilmember Gag, seconded by Councilmember Nyberg to adopt Resolution 2008-158, approval to enter into Fuel Purchase Program with MN/DOT, at 50% fixed. Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Nays: None Possible ordering of feasibilitv report for 2009 Street Improvements Public Works Director Sanders reviewed the proposed 2009 street improvement project. He noted the proposal includes both mill and overlay projects and total street reconstructions. He said the proposal includes about 2.1 miles; if costs come in too high, some streets might have to be eliminated. Mayor Harycki asked staff to look at some temporary fix in front of the Post Office on Third Street. Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18,2008 Councilmember Gag stated that before entering into any feasibility study, it might be wise for the Council to decide on a long-term road improvement policy. Councilmember Nyberg said he is in favor of a long-term policy but suggested with the current state of the economy, it is the wrong time to be raising citizen contribution or instituting a blanket City fee. City Administrator Hansen pointed out that ordering the feasibility report is not tantamount to ordering the project and there will be opportunity before project approval to "pull the plug." Councilmember Polehna asked about the inclusion of Oak Glen Trail, saying he had received a number of calls about the condition of that street. Mr. Sanders pointed out the City have 16 miles of streets rated "poor" or worse, and the City is only doing 2 miles a year in its annual street improvement projects. Motion by Councilmember Nyberg, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2008-159, ordering preparation of report for 2009 Street Improvements. Ayes: Councilmembers Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor HarYcki Nays: Councilmember Gag Possible appointment to Water Board Mayor Harycki asked when the vacancy would take place. City Attorney Magnuson said the appointment will take effect immediately. Mr. Magnuson also stated there are no rules/statutes that preclude a council person from serving on.the Water Board. Motion by Council member Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2008-160, approving appointment to the Board of Water Commissioners, appointing Adam Nyberg. Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Abstain: Councilmember Nyberg Possible appointment to Downtown Parkinq Commission (Resolution - Roll Call) Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2008-161, approving appointment to the Downtown Parking Commission, appointing David Junker. Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Nyberg, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Nays: None Possible approval of license for encroachment issue with Washinqton Park City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the issue of the encroachment on Washington Park. He noted that because the City has owned Washington Park since its dedication, a survey was never completed and the corners never located with any certainty. Due to the recent improvements to the Park that were financed by the benefactors, a survey was done, and it was determined that the westerly line is about 10.5 feet east of where Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18,2008 it was thought to be. As a result, it has been discovered that a garage and shed of a home on West Abbott Street encroach on the Park. Mr. Magnuson said it is his recommendation that the City grant a license to the homeowner in question allowing the encroachment unless the buildings are destroyed or need to be rebuilt at some point in which case the structures would be located on the owner's property and any remnants removed from City property. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to adopt Resolution 2008-162, approving municipal license for encroachment on Washington Square Park, as recommended by the City Attorney. Ayes: Councilmembers Gag, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Harycki Abstain: Councilmember Nyberg Possible approval of donation of Frisbee qolf equipment to Stillwater Junior Hiqh City Administrator Hansen informed the Council he was contacted by Andy Olson, physical education teacher at Stillwater Junior High, who asked if the City would consider donating the Frisbee golf equipment to the Junior High. Mr. Hansen said upon inspecting the equipment, Mr. Olson determined that about nine holes of the equipment can be salvaged, and Mr. Hansen suggested that any public use of the equipment would be better than simply keeping it and letting it rot in storage. Mr. Hansen said the school proposes to take the equipment inside when not in use to prevent the past problem with vandalism. Councilmember Nyberg noted the equipment was donated to the City and asked whether the donor had been contacted. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to donate the equipment subject to the donor's, Sunrise Rotary approval. All in favor. Council member Polehna asked if the course would be open to the public; he noted that Frisbee golf is becoming increasingly popular and wondered whether the equipment is something the City's Park Commission might like to utilize. Councilmember Milbrandt withdrew his motion, Councilmember Polehna withdrew his second and Council directed the request to the Parks Commission. Staff was also directed to contact Sunrise Rotary regarding the request. All in favor. COMMUNICA TIONS/REQUESTS Councilmember Polehna noted the Human Rights Commission is meeting November. 19, a change due to the Thanksgiving holiday. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Mayor Harycki asked about the outcome of a previous issue regarding encroachment at Kolliner Park. City Attorney Magnuson stated that the survey shows that some Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting November 18, 2008 improvements made by a private landowner are on encroaching on City property. St. Croix County asked that the City approve a variance to allow for the encroachment, and advised the Council that the City could not agree to and nothing else has occurred to date. There was a question as to whether the City could grant a license as it did for Washington Square. City Attorney Magnuson said the City could do that as it is a private landowner in Wisconsin, with no municipal powers. Councilmember Milbrandt pointed out that land will come into play when the new bridge is constructed and that he would not like any license issued before trail locations are determined. Councilmember Nyberg asked about issuing a temporary license, year by year, until the bridge issues are resolved. There was a question about liability; City Attorney Magnuson said an indemnity clause could be included in any license. STAFF REPORTS Finance Director Harrison told the Council she had receive notice of her accountant's resignation and that she would be returning with information about the impact of the resignation on her department and the hiring freeze. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Nyberg, seconded by Councilmember Poleh p.m. All in favor. ~d~d Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2008-151, directing payment of bills Resolution 2008-152, approving 2009 liquor and tobacco licenses Resolution 2008-153, approving contract with Lemicke Construction Resolution 2008-154, approving 2009 Dock Permit for St. Croix Boat & Packet Resolution 2008-155, approving St. Croix Catering management agreement for Recreation Center Resolution 2008-156, approving agreement with Washington County Conservation District Resolution 2008-157, approving Sidewalk Sign Policy Resolution 2008-158, approval to enter into Fuel Purchase Program with MN/DOT Resolution 2008-159, ordering preparation of report for 2009 Street Improvements Resolution 2008-160, approving appointment to the Board of Water Commissioners Resolution 2008-161, approving appointment to the Downtown Parking Commission Resolution 2008-162, approving municipal license for encroachment on Washington Square Park ~ Ordinance 999, an Ordinance amending the Charter of the City of Stillwater Page 12 of 12