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Home My WebLink About1988-09-06 CC Packet . . . pu- bt t ~~/ .., AGENDA STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL September 6, 1988 Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Jim Stevensen - Rate Increase for Fire Dept. Retirement Relief Ass'n. 2. Pete Meyer - Update on INCStar Development. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 4. Comm. Dev. Director 7. Fire Chief 2. Public Safety 5. Parks & Recreation 8. City Attorney 3. Public Works Dir. 6. Consulting Engineer 9. City Clerk 10. City Coordinator 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special Meeting, August 9, 1988. Regular Meeting, August 16, 1988. Special Meeting, August 23, 1988. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request to operate a Latch-Key Program at Oak Park Elementary School, 6355 Osman Ave. No. in the RA, Single Family Residential-Dist. Ind. School Dist. #834, Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-41. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Variance and Special Use Permit request to operate a nine guest room Bed & Breakfast at 306 West Olive St. in the RCM, Medium Density Family Residential Dist. Charles & Judith Dougherty, Applicants. Case No. SUP/V/88-42. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26, 1988 abd copies were mailed to affected property owners. 1 This is the day and t!ime for the Public Hearing on a Variance request to the thirty foot setba~k requirement on corner lots (fifteen ft. proposed) for the construction lof a new garage at 1321 W. Olive St. in the RA, Single Fa~lly ReSide!n. ial Dist., George Ness, Applicant. Case No. V/88-44. Notice of the h ,aring was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26. 1988 and ~opies were mailed to affected property owners. I This is the day and tlime for the Public Hearing on a Variance Request to the twenty foot s i de~ard buil di ng setback requirement (approx imatel y fourteen ft. propose(1) for the construction of an accessible walkway for the handicapped at 1:2 No. Third St. located in the CA, General Commercial Dist., United States Post Office, Applicant. Case No. V/88-47. Notice of the h aring was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26 and copies Iwere mailed to affected property owners. This is the day andime for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit for the placement of a sign for Interlachen Hills Subdivision at the corner of Interlache Way & Bayberry Ave. Ct. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., R bert P. Hauk, Arteka Landscape Architects/Contrac- tors, Applicant. Ca e No. SUP/88-48. Notice of the h aring was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26, 1988 and 10Pies were mailed to affected property owners. This is the day and ]ime for the Public Hearing on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request re arding the. regulation of grading activity in the City of Stillwater, City f Stillwater, Applicant. Case No. ZAT/88-52. Notice of the h aring was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 26. 1988. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible second read ng of Ordinance Regulating Skateboards in the downtown area. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2. Review of regulation to be included in the Gambling Ordinance. 3. Set October 4, 1988, 7:00 P.M. for an Assessment Hearing on L.I. 230-1, Cottages of Stillwatfr improvements. NEW BUSINESS I 1. Request for Sewer Billing adjustment for 626 No. Fourth St. 2. Resolution accepting work and ordering final payment for L.I. 230-4, Woodland Lakes Erosi n Control. I 3. Resolution acceptingiwork and ordering final payment for L.I. 230-1, Cottages of Stillwat r. 4. Approval of 1988-89 .U.O.E. Local 49 Contract. 5. ApplicatiOl for relo ation of Charter Excursion & Transient Boat Docks. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7954) 2 - . . . . . . 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 3. Resolution amending Res. No. 7948, Appointment of Election Judges. 4. Cigarette License for Brick Alley Restaurant, 421 So. Main St. 5. Permit to Consume - St. Mary.s Church Wild Rice Festival, Sept. 11, 1988, Church Parking Lot, approximately 1,500 people. 6. Permit to Consume - St. Croix Catholic School Alumni Reunion, Sept. 17, 1988, St.Michael's Sch. Gym & Cafeteria, 6:00 P.M. to midnite, for 50 - 300 people. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Complaint from resident regarding junk newspapers & flyers. 2. Request from Youth Service Bureau for 1989 contribution. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT 3 . . . I A September 1, 1988 Ciiy of Stillwater 216 No. Fourth St. St!!!wcter, MN 55:)82 The Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce is in the process of planning a fall art show for the weekend of October 1 & 2,1988. We are requesting permission to have the Fire Department hang a 20' x 4' banner which will state "FALL COLORS ART FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 1st & 2nd." We would also like to be on !he agenda for an ypcoming Ciiy .council meeting to formally request exclusive use of the soutt) side of Lowell Park for those two days. We apologize for the lateness of these requests, but it was only this week that a sufficient number of participants responded to make it a viable project. Sincerely, (Llnc!}OJJ.2J\ J~ Traver, Chairperson Fall Colors Art Festival Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce JT/dsw Brick Alley Building. 423 So. Main Street. Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-5127 · (612) 439-7700 STILLWATER - FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION Report of financial condition to end of 1988 and requirements for 1989 SCHEDULE I CALCULATION OF SPECIAL FUND LIABILITY FOR ALL MEMBERS AT PENSION LEVEL OF $1,800 PER YEAR OF ACTIVE SERVICE ENT TO END OF 1988 TO END OF 1989 NO NAME DATE YRS LIAB YRS LIAB ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 J SHERIN Nov-59 29 52,200 30 54,000 2 L SCHRADE Mar-63 26 46,800 27 48,600 3 P GLASER Jul-63 25 45,000 26 46,800 4 B PELTIER Oct-64 24 43,200 25 45,000 5 G SEIM Aug-65 23 41,400 24 43,200 6 R SWANSON Jun-69 20 36,000 21 37,800 7 T BELL Oct-69 19 33,192 20 36,000 8 R BARTHOL Sep-71 17 28,080 18 30,564 9 J CONATI Oct-72 16 25,704 17 28,080 10 J STEVENSEN Jan-73 16 25,704 17 28,080 11 D REICHOW Jun-73 16 25,704 17 28,080 12 D MOSIMAN Nov-73 15 23,472 16 25,704 13 STEVE GLASER Mar-74 15 23,472 16 25,704 14 K CHARLSEN Sep-74 14 21,312 15 23,472 15 K MOELTER Sep-74 14 21,312 15 23,472 16 T LINHOFF Oct-74 14 21,312 15 23,472 17 SCOTT GLASER May-77 12 17,316 13 19,260 18 W PELTIER Apr-79 10 13,680 11 15,444 19 J KIMBLE May-79 10 13,680 11 15,444 20 R AXDAHL Apr-81 8 10,368 9 11 , 988 21 J BUCKLEY JR Apr-81 8 10,368 9 11 , 988 , 22 R JOHNSON May-82 7 8,856 8 -10,368 23 G NESS May-82 7 8,856 8 10,368 24 R ZOLLER May-82 7 8,856 8 10,368 25 T ZOLLER Apr-83 6 7,380 7 8,856 26 J H BUCKLEY Jun-85 4 4,680 5 6,012 27 L VIERS Jun-85 4 4,680 5 6,012 28 J WOHLERS Jun-85 4 4,680 5 6,012 29 P HOEFLER Oct-85 3 3,420 4 4,680 30 M AHLES Mar-86 3 3,420 4 4,680 31 J BELL Mar-86 3 3,420 4 4,680 32 STUART GLASER Mar-86 3 3,420 4 4,680 33 M JACOBSON Mar-86 3 3,420 4 4,680 34 J CUTLER Oct-87 1 1,080 2 2,232 35 K SCHMITZ Oct-87 1 1,080 2 2,232 36 o WAGNER Oct-87 1 1,080 2 2,232 37 38 39 40 41 42 DEF 43 M CAMPEAU 28,000 28,000 44 45 46 E.V. 47 G MOELTER 7,962 7,962 48 49 50 ACCRUED LIAB FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS 647,604 710,244 ACCRUED LIAB FOR DEFERRED MEMBERS 28,000 28,000 ACCRUED LIAB FOR EARLY VESTED MBRS 7,962 7,962 I ACCRUED LIAB FOR UNPD INST A~ ACCRUED LIABILITY THROUGH 1989 746,206 B ACCRUED LIABILITY THROUGH 1988 683,566 683,566 C L.A - L.B; NORM COST FOR 1989 62,640 . SCHEDULE II I COMPUTATION OF FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1989 COL A COL B COL C --------------------------- --------------------------- 1. ESTIMATED ASSETS AT JAN 1 1989 --------- 635,320 2. ACCRUED LIABILITY @ DE 31 1988 --------- 683,566 3. a) If L2 > Ll, enter as DEFICIT ------------- 48,246 b) If Ll > L2t enter as SURPLUS ------------- 0 If surplus eX1sts enter 10% of surplus amt in Col C & go to L6 ------------------------------- 0 Amortization of deficit(s) incurred prior to end of 1987 YR ORIGIN. AMT RET AMT LEFT INCUR. AMOUNT PRE V TO RETIRE (1) (2) (3) 19 0 19 0 19 0 o . . 4. TOT ORIG DEF 0 ----------- X 10% = ------- 5. Deduct col (3) tot from L3(a). If col 3 < L3(a) diff = NEW DEFICIT (Enter in col A) ------------ 48,246 ENTER 10% OF NEW DEFICIT IN COL B. -------------~----- 6. INCREASE FROM L.C, SCHEDULE I ------------------------ 7. EXPECTED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE, 1989 ---------------- 8. ANTICIPATED INCOME, 1989 a~ Minnesota State Aid ------------------ 44,300 b 5% Interest on amt. of Line 1 -------- 31,766 c other Income ------------------------- TOTAL, Line 8, a-b-c --------------------------------------- 9. TOTAL, COLUMN B --------------------------------------. 70,965 10 TOTAL, COLUMN C ----------------------------------------------- 11 IF LINE 9 IS MORE THAN LINE 10 THE DIFFERENCE IS THE AMOUNT OF MUNICIPAL SUPPORT REQUIRED IN 1989. CERTIFY THIS AMOUNT TO CITY COUNCIL BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1988. ---------------------------------- 12 IF LINE 10 IS MORE THAN LINE 9, NO MUNICIPAL SUPPORT IS REQUIRED. CERTIFY THIS FACT TO CITY BEFORE AUGUST 1. COUNCIL IS PERMITTED TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN EXCESS OF REQUIREMENTS. 4 825 62:640 3,500 5,101 TheseS~hedules were ~repared from information prov1ded by Officers of the Relief Association. Prepared by: Gus Welter, consultant 9944 Harriet Avenue Bloomington, MN 55420 (612) 881-8114 . o 76,066 76,066 o . ~i1Iyv~te~ "~'"",,.,," .".,,"~) TO: Mayor and City Council FR: Steve Russell, Community Development Director DA: September 2, 1988 RE: STILLWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK AREAS LAND USE STUDY/BACKGROUND At a previous meeting, the City Council requested staffs thoughts regarding reconsideration of land use for the Woodland Lakes Area. The site is currently designated Industrial Park in the Comprehensive Plan and zoned Industrial Park-Industrial IP-I. The existing zoning allows office, warehouse, limited manufacturing and wholesale business as permitted uses and hotel/motel general manufacturing and some commercial uses with a Special Use Perm it. . The site is located on the west end of the Stillwater fndustrial/Business Park. Other planning related issues that have come up in the past for the general Industrial Park Area include the future use of the Benson Property, the use and future annexation of lands located to the west of County Road #5, phasing for utility services, design guidelines for new development, the mix of uses allowed in the Industrial Park-Industrial IP-I and I-Industrial Park Commercial IP-C District and multifamily residential uses. To address the various planning issues, it is recommended that the Council consider a Land Use Study for an area including the Woodland Lakes Site as well as township lands to the west of Highway #5 and Benson Property. The proposed Study area is shown on the attached map. The study could address the issues mentioned above. It is estimated that it would take six months to one year to complete the City.s consideration of the study and longer if it requires Metropolitan Council. The timeframe could be compressed if outside planning consultant assistance was used. A modification of the recommended study approach would be to pick and chose between the planning issues listed above. Another approach would be to combine this areas study with a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. If this approach was taken, it would take longer to complete . the Study. CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . If the City Council is concerned about the type of development that could take place in the Study Area, a moritorium can be placed on development in the area or specific types of development. This can be done while planning studies are taking place. Recommendation: Consideration of Stillwater Industrial Park Areas Study Alternatives and Decisions as a part of next years planning department work program. :T\ ". R4 Ri ':.... '-.; ..., \J\..?'.'... .", \L) ...'" <'<r <"""'~ 47.7 JI'.:JI. -..-----. / ST...TE TRUNK HI......." 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Therefor, . we cc,rlclude that thet~e is rlo speed pt~l:lblem irl this area c,thet~ tharl a ,periodic individ8al bas~s type problem. We will keep this on a periodic spot check list for the future. 88-55C . 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 . DAVID MAWHORTER Chief of Police i STILLW1TER POLICE DEPARTMENT I EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 911 DATE: I stfeet - I I " As you can see by the attached arla watch sheets either we were there at the wrong times or the problem is an on-again Off~again thing with occassional speeders. All of us had people outside in their yards butl no one came up to any of us to mention the speeding problem except to Sgt. Bell. Onei person said "you should be here earlier" so he tried that and someone then told him "you should be here later" so it was a no win. situation. One thing tha~ might help, as ther' e probably is a problem is to m~ke the Mulberry and Everett street intersection a 4~w y s,top. This would have some bearing on the East/West traffic, slowing it down. Everet is currently stopped North and South at Mulberry. I I ! Chief Mawhorter I .... I :i; J Sgt. Bebergt~/ Area Watch - Mulberry TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 090188 . . 212 North Furth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Phon : 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 , . ill\Yater "~ ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 911 ~ .DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR STILLWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT M E M 0 RAN DUM TO = MAYOR ABRAHAMSON, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND NILE KR I ESEL., CITY CDC!PD i N(:jj.[IR FRO....... = D. P. MAWHORTER, PUBLIC SAFETY DI RECTOR "-)/r':-; DATE = SEPTEMBER c, 1988 RE= PETITIONS REQUESTING STOP SIGNS AT i'r1ARTHA AND RICE AND ~RTHA AND ST. CROIX ------------------------------------------------------------------ As dir~ected, the' depar~tmerlt corlducted studies ,:,1' the irlter~sectic.rls regardirlg the placemerlt .:.1' stop sigrls. the investigations reveal the need for signs at both abc.ve two The resul ts c.f .:.1' these ar~eas. . _Factor~s suppor~Jir,g the r~equest_ ar~e; fiJARTHA. AND RICE The number of children in the area Anticipated increases school related traffic in this area Street width that allows very little vehicle/pedestrian mix wi thc.ut hazard MARTHA AND ST. CROIX A dangerous intersection due to the sight line distance and physical view obstructions at the intersection Anticipated increase in school related traffic in the area --The depar~tment reCOfllrllerlds the placemerlt .:.1' stop sigrls corltr~ollirlg traffic on st. Croix Ave. at Martha St. and placement of stop signs to corltr~ol tr~affic nOr~th and sc.uth bourld .:.rl Mar~tha St. at Rice St. 88-45C . 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 ill\Yater ~'. --~ '-- ~ THEI BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J ~ . STILLW~TER POLICE DEPARTMENT DAVID MAWHORTER Chief of Po/ice TO: FROM: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 911 Chief Mawhorter S g t. Be 11 DATE: SUBJECT: Stop sign Martha and St. iCroix i 090188 - I I I i In regards to the petitiJn for a stop sign at Martha and St. Croix Ave. I believe that a stop sign on St. Croix Ave. stopping the east west traffic would be propE;!r. This intersection .is not a busy one but if it were it would be dangerous.. The west bound traffic on St. Croix has a blind approach to Martha because of trees, a hill to the north and the house to the south. The least bound traffic has a couple of trees to . contend with. 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Beberg 1 .,G,I 111 r7 SUBJECT: Stop Sign at Martha and Rice Streets DATE: 080888 In reference to the attached petition: This is a minimal traffic intersection but there appears to be quite a few young children in the neighborhood. As usual, traffic that is going 25+ mph appears to be going a lot faster then the speed limit. In September when the 10th grade campus starts up at Washington School there will be a marked increase in traffic on Martha .Street (North and South) on Everett Street (North and South) and on William Street - (North and South) between Mulberry Street and Myrtle Street. With those two elements it would be a good idea to stop traffic North and South bound on Martha Street at Rice Street. 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MAWHORTER, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR -;;p DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1988 RE: TRAFFIC STUDY AT MYRTLE AND GREELEY ------------------------------------------------------------------ As directed, the department conducted a study of the intersection of Myrtle and Greeley for the purposes of possibly installing stop signs for traffic traveling east and west on Myrtle St. As a result of the study are as follows; . - There is some congestion and delay for vehicles using Greeley St. as the intersec~ion of Myrtle. At certain times of the day traffic is moderately backed up and people using Greeley St. must wait to gain access to Myrtle St. and/or cross Myrtle St. A review of the accident rate at this intersection shows that it has a very low rate. Due to the relatively high traffic volumes traveling east and west on Myrtle St. it is felt that the erection of stop signs would further delay and back up traffic. This delay could create more of a problem than it solves. The department recommends delaying any action regarding the placement elf st':lp sigl"lS at this intet'sectictj'"' fot' tl:1e time bei-\"'Ig. 88-53C . 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 iIlvYater ~ ~ '-- \~ ITHE IIIITHPlACE OF IIINNESOTA J . DAVID MAWHORTER Chief of Police STIL~WATER POLICE DEPARTMENT I I I I sgtjJfyfrg and Sgt. Bell~ Traffic Survey - Myr' le and Greeley Streets EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 911 TO: Chief Mawhorter FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: 081588 We have been spot checking the above intersection in reference to placing stop signs for the East and West bound tr ffic on Myrtle Street. We don't think it is a good idea. Granted there is an inc nvenience for the North bound Greeley traffic at the Myrtle Street stop sign. In ffct sometimes if gets to be a slow process for those vehicles to get onto Myrtle St eet. With the volume of traffic that comes East on Myrtle Street into the Greeley .Street intersection we would have a traffic slow down on Myrtle Street and crea.e 2 problems instead of the single one we know have. We do-not have a traffic flow ~roblem West bound on Myrtle Street at this time but . the stop signs would. create Also, this intersection even with the high traffic volume has a VERY LOW accident rate and the ones there have been of a minor nature. I . I 212 NorthlFoUrth Street, Stillwater; Minnesota 55082 Ph ne: 612439-1314 or 612439-1336 . . . M E M 0 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 HANDICAPPED RAMP AT WASHINGTON SCHOOL FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: According to Federal and State laws, all polling places must be handicapped accessible, and most of the sites in Stillwater comply with these laws. However, we have a problem with the Washington School because of the steps leading from the Mulberry St. side. The School District now mu~t also comply with these laws (they are planning for a special referendum on October 18). I have approached them about sharing costs of putting in a ramp on the Mulberry St. side of the School and they are agreeable to this. Public Works Director Junker is getting a quote for the work to be done and said it will be approximately $2,000 - $2,500, therefore the City portion would probably be $1,200 - $1,250. Council direction is requested. . SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 9, 1988 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel. City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Caruso Recording Secretary Schaubach City Intern Junker Others: Jim Junker, Jack Evert, Chuck TheIl Press: Sarah Flom, Stillwater Gazette DISCUSSION - SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE . Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation, met with Council to discuss rate increase for solid waste. City Coordinator Kriesel explained to Council that tipping fees at the RDF plant are going to be increased by $8.81 per ton. It is difficult for Mr. Junker to determine exact tonnage for the City of Stillwater because of service to other communities. A compromise figure of 9,000 tons was reached to use as a basis for calculating costs. The proposed rate increase is $1.65 per resident per month, with an increase of $.55 per month for senior citizens. Mr. Junker also proposed opening the dump every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in order for citizens to dispose of brush. Brush would no longer be picked up on regular routes except for senior citizens. Stillwater resident Jack Evert addressed Council regarding Junker Sanitation's long term contract with the City.----~e stated that he feels the citizens are entitled to more information regarding Mr. Junker's expenses. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve garbage rates as proposed ($12.65 regular, $10.40 for Senior Citizens) effective July I, 1988 through June 30, 1989; and that during that period the City Council and Staff work with Mr. Junker on a cost allocation system. (All in favor) . Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble for a first reading of an Ordinance amending"Stillwater City Code establishing garbage and rubbish fees. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve operati~n of a Saturday four-hour (8 a.m. to 1 stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 9, 1988 . 12 noon) open dump fdr disposal of brush only. (All in favor) I REVIEW OF AUDIT REPORIT , I I Mr. Chuck TheIl, laccountant for McGladry and Pullen, met with Council to revie~ the City's audit report. OAK GLEN PLANNED UNI~ DEVELOPMENT Mr. Kriesel inf:ormed Council of staff discussions with Washington Countiy HRA to determine if HRA could be involved in some way thalt would help the Oak Glen development cure their financia-l i problems and to avoid action on the City's part to acceleratle the unpaid assessments. Council directed staff to place tihis matter on the agenda for the August 16 meeting and to I inform Oak Glen Corp. of the potential assessment acceleiration. ! METER MAINTENANCE Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded Bodlovick to ass igni Publ ic Works employee' responsibility for melter maintenance. (All in ADJOURNMENT i i i Motion by Councilmembler Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meetin~ at 6:50 p.m. (All in favor) i i by Councilmember Scotty Montbriand favor) . MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary . .... .. . REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 16, 1988 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. City Clerk Johnson gave the Invocation. Present: Councilmembers Sodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public WorKS Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks Director Slekum Plan. Comma Chairman Fontaine Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Johnson . Press: Sara Flam, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Mr./Mrs. Jack Dielentheis, Dave Eckberg, Tom Doe, C.J. Hackworthy. Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 26, 1988 and the Regular and Recessed Meetings of August 2, 1988 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS . 1. David Eckberg - Report on possible Thunderbird Exhibition. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to send a letter supporting the request for performance of the Thunderbirds or Navy Blue Angels at the Lumberjack festival in 1989, with application from the St i 11 water Chamber of Commerce and Drum Beauty sponsor. (All in favor). 2. Tom Doe - Variance Request for Construction of Swimming Pool in Sideyard at 1504 V. Pine St. Mr. Doe's request was originally considered at the August 2, 1988 meeting wherein Council directed Mr. Doe to get a certified survey of his property. Mr. Doe stated that the cost of such a survey would be $1,500. In view of the fact of the high cost of the survey, there is a fence on another block 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 on the same side of the street and the Public Works Dept. stated there wou ld be no probl em if 'Mr. Doe pl aced the fence 11 ft. in from the curb, Council moved the follqwing: I Motion by Councilmember Boqlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the building permit for co~struction of a swimming pool and six ft. fence in sideyard location at 1504~. Pine St., with a "0" sideyard setback and fence to be placed 11 ft. from t~e curb line, and to suspend the condition that a certified survey be obtain~d. (All in favor). i I i STAFF REPORTS I I I 1. Public Safety- Donation of Used Fire Equipment to Kindergarten Class Motion by Councilmember Boqlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to grant the donation of used fire ~quipment for a Kindergarten class for fire safety training. (All in favor). I I Councilmember Kimble r~ported that residents are concerned regarding speeding vehicles in t~e vicinity of No. Greeley and Mulberry St. intersection. :ubliC lafety Direc:or Mawhorter wfll review this item. Counc~lmember BOdlOViC~ noted complaints received regarding residents' bl owi ng grass cutt ings Ii nto street. City Attorney Magnuson will revi ew the ordinances regarding this issue. 2. Public Works - Motion by Councilmember Op~eim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution lapproving the placement of four 30-minute parking signs on east side of So. $th St. adjacent to Rose Floral. (Resolution No. 7949) I Ayes - Councilmembers BOdltvick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Ki~ble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to follow the Public Works Director fnd City Engineer1s recommendations for elimination of surface water problems ~n the Lina Fischer property. (All in favor). The Public Works Director will review the request for blacktopping and curbing of E. Abbott st. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to the painting of crosswalks I and yellow curbs adjacent to Press-On, Inc. on Industri al Bl vd. (A 11 in favor). I I approve 2 " . . . . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the donation of radios to the Public Works Dept. and repair of same for approximately $300.00. (All in favor). Mot i on by Council member F arre 11, seconded by Counc ilmernber Bodl ovi ck to approve the clJtting of trees for a resident with an assessment for same over a five-year period. (All in favor). Council directed the Public Works Director to contact NSP regarding downed bare wires at Maryknoll and Oakridge Streets. 3. Community Development Director - Motion by Councilmernber Opbeim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the attendance of the Assistant Planner at the Midwest Planners conference at an approximate cost of $125.00 on September 15, 1988. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the purchase of a car for the Planning Dept. at an approximate cost of $7,500. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick). 4. Parks & Recreation In regard to a request to increase the horseshoe playing space and lighting, Kr. Blekum will present-this request to the Parks & Recreation Board. Discussion also followed regarding lighting at Northland Park and the possibility of moving the fence back on the small ballfield at Lily Lake Park. 5. Consulting Engineer Mr. Moore stated he reviewed Interlachen Drive west of Northland for grading and this was approved by the DNR as long as no dirt was placed in the wet 1 ands area. Mr. Moore has applied for MSA designation of 61st St. and Tuenge Dr. and will notify Council when that has been received from the State. He also- reported that Mr. Elmer Morris, from MnDOT, will appear before Council to discuss their feelings regarding the State turning back Highway 36 frontage road to the City. Mr. Moore has requested State Aid status for 4th and 6th Avenues. The State will review this with the County and report back. 3 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 . 6. City Attorney - . Motion by Councilmember Boqlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution lappointing IncStar as City agent for construction of certain public improvem~nts. (Resolution No. 7950) Ayes - Councilmembers BOdldviCk, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None I I i 7. City Clerk - I I Motion by Councilmember Ki~ble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution lappointing Election Judges and fixing rate of compensation. (Resolution !NO. 7948) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodfdvick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. I Nays - None ! I i City Clerk Johnson requested that Case No. ZAT/88-52, Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding grJ1ding permits be added to the Consent Agenda as Item 4.g., Set Public Heari g Date of September 6, 1988 for Planning Cases. Motion_ by Councilmember Fa rell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the attendance of the Ice 4rena Manager at a Fall Conference nf Ice Arena Managers at an approximate jcost of $190.00. (All in favor). 8. City Coordinator - ! i Motion by Councilmember Op~eim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the attendance of the Civil Defense Director at the Emergency Manager1s Conference at an approxima~e cost of $345.00. (All in favor). I Motion by Councilmernber Fa~rell' seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the City Engineer to assis the Public Works Director in studying the feasibility of installing lift station in the River Heights Drive area with costs to be assessed to ho eowners. (All in favor). I I . PUBLIC HEARINGS i 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on consideration of a Special Use Permit r~quest to construct a 23,000 sq. ft. office/- warehouse on Curve Cre~t Blvd. (east of Arrow Bldg. Center) in the IP-C1 Ind. Comm. One Dist., qon/Spec Corp., Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-46. Notice of the hea~ing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 5, 1988 and cop~es were sent to affected property owners. i 4 . . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 198B Comm. Dev. Director Russell presented the background on the request for construction of a 23,000 sq.ft. warehouse to be located west of Curve Crest Office Bldg. Planning Comm. Chairman Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the request. C. R. Hackworthy, representing Con/Spec Corp., stated they would comply with the conditions and asked if they could landscape rather than install a fence. Mr. Russell stated this could be permitted with a clean hedge. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hear i n g. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Special Use Permit to construct a 23,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse on Curve Crest Blvd. and Variance to lot coverage requirements (east of Arrow Building Center and west of Curve Crest Building with recommended conditions, Con/Spec Corp., applicant._ (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:15 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Final approval of Minor Subdivision, 311 W. Willow St. - Larry Dauff enbad}. Mr. Russell explained that the Preliminary Rlat had been submitted some time ago and Mr. Dauffenbach has presented a Cert ifi cate of Survey and also perk tests for private septic systems. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to grant final approval of a Minor Subdivision requested by Larry Dauffenbach for property located at 311 W. Willow St. (All in favor). 2. Discussion - Oak Glen Finances. - This item was discussed at a Special Executive Session scheduled for 6:00 P.M. prior to the Regular City Council Meeting. 3. Possible second reading of Ordinance Amending Solid Waste Fees. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of Ordinance No. 683, Amending the Stillwater City Code, Garbage and Rubbish, Chap.30, Subd. 8. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Council discussion followed regarding the creation of a Solid Waste Board and seekin~ volunteers for this board. Possible second reading of Ordinance Amending Council Salaries. 5 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 . Motion by Councilmember Kim~le, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to increase the salary of Councilmembers! and Mayor $100 per month to $400 and $500, respectively. (Ayes - 4; N~S - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick). Motion by Councilmember Kim~le, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment! of Ordinance No. 684, establishing salaries of the Mayor and Council of th~ City of Stillwater. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick). I Ayes - Councilmembers Farrel!l, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - Counc ilmember Bodl ovi!ck. , I CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember B09liovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, to approve the Consent Agenda qf August 16, 1988, including the following: (All in favor). ! 1. Directing Payment of Bi~ls (Resolution No. 7947) Ayes - Councilmembers Bqdlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. I Nays - None , 1 2. The following Contractor's Licenses: Associated Enterprises Excavators 8546 Lake Jane Trail Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 New . Cliff's Pools 14461 55th Street Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Figg Masonry 2981 No. Victoria Roseville, Mn. 55113 Old Home/New House Restorat on & Remodeling, Inc. 169 No. Victoria St. St. Paul, Mn. 55104 Pool Construction New Masonry & Brick Work Renewal General Contractor Renewal Wyoming Builders & Masonry 5802 E. Viking Blvd. Wyoming, Mn. 55092 3. Set Public Hearing Date of September 6, 1988 for the following Planning Cases: Masonry & Brick Work Renewa 1 6 . . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 a. Case No. SUP/88-41 - Special Use Permit request from Ind.Sch.Dist.# 834 to operate a Latch-Key Program at Oak Park Elemen. Sch., 6355 Osman Ave. No. in the RA Residential Dist. b. Case No. SUP/V/88-42 - Variance & Spec. Use Permit request from Charles & Judith Dougherty, 306 W.Olive St. to operate a nine-guest Bed & Breakfast in the RCM Residential Dist. c. Case No. V/88-44 - Variance request for construction of new garage with fifteen ft. setback on corner lot (30 ft. required) from George Ness, 1321 W. Olive St. in the RA Residential Dist. d. Case No. V/88-47 - Variance request for construction of accessible walkway for handicapped with 14 ft. sideyard setback by U.S. Postal Service at 102 No. Third St. in CA Dist. e. Case No. SUP/88-48 - Special Use Permit request for placement of sign for Interlachen Hills Subd. at corner of Interlachen Way & Bayberry Ave.Ct. in RA Residential Dist., Arteka Landscape Architect/ Contractors. f. Case No. ZAT/88-52 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding the regulation of grading permits within the City, City of Stillwater, applicant. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS. 1. Request from Combined Health Appeal of Minn. to be included in City Fund-raisin~ Drive. Motion by Counc,lmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to give employees the option of contributing t.o Combined Health Appeal of Minnesota. (All in favor). 2. Letter regarding City pledge toward St. Croix Valley Teen Center. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the $5,000 pledge to the St. Croix Valley Teen Center. (All in favor). 3. Letter from SAEDC regarding support for future development of Woodland Lakes project area. Council noted the letter received from the above corporation. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Council discussion followed regarding whether the Burlington Northern Railroad will be increasing trackage in the downtown area. Mr. Russell will contact the Burlington Northern regarding this concern. The City Council directed the Public Works Director to survey gravel streets within the City and the feasibility of blacktopping them. 7 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 16, 1988 Permit to Consume for C1ty Picnic on August 21, 1988. Motion by Counctlmember iFarrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Permit to Consume f~r the City of Stillwater Volunteer recognition picnic at Pioneer Part on Augu~t 21, 1988. (All in favor). ! Discussion followed lregarding whether additional newspaper tubes can be added to private re~idences without their permission. City Attorney Magnuson Ylill check ion this. I I Set Public Hearing for ~ePtember 20, 1988 for Water Board Request for Variance and Spec i a 1 Use Permi t. I Motion by Councilmember 10pheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to set the public hearing for the tar;ance & Spec. Use Permit Request by the Board of Water Commissioners for construction of a three-stall garage at 204 No. Third St. for September 20, 1 88. (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT I Motion by Councilmember IFarrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 P.MJ to Executive Session. (All in favor). I Resolutions: I No. 7947 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7948 - Appointing Election Judges and fixing Salary for 1988. No. 7949 Insta.llationjof Thirty-Minute Parking Signs on So. Fifth St. No. 7950 - Appointing I~cStar Corp. as agent of City for Construction of Public Improtements. I I Ordinances: I No. 683 - Amending Garb~ge and Rubbi sh Rates. No. 684 - Rais;ng COUne]l Salaries. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY C(j)uNCIL 8 - , . . . . . . . SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 23, 1988 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Sara Flom~ Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT Public Safety Director Mawhorter reported on the results of the recent battery of tests to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Engineer for the Stillwater Fire. Department. Mr. Mawhorter recommended the top candidate, Ron Johnson, be appointed as Firefighter/Engineer and Chief Seim would begin a forty-hour work week, both effective September 1, 1988. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution appointing Ron Johnson as Firefighter/Engineer effective September 1, 1988, contingent upon successful completion of physical examination. (Resolution No. 7953) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request of the Stillwater Police Department to provide training of Explorer Scouts using a critical shooting simulator at a cost of $80, to be taken from Police Department training budget. (All in favor) STAFFING AND FACILITY NEEDS SURVEY City Coordinator Kriesel reviewed the Staffing and Facility Needs Survey with Council. Council discussed possible purchase or exchange of property in order to build an additional facility. 1 stillwater City Courlcil Minutes Special Meeting August 23, 1988 . Motion by Counci~member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to offer ~60,OOO for purchase of Runk property. (All in favor) i Motion by councilme~ber Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to obtain Qn appra~sal of the City's property on Greeley Street. (All in ravor) i I WASHINGTON COUNTY M~GAZINE I I Motion by Council~ember Bodlovick, seconded Kimble to decline the offer to advertise in the Magazine. (All in favor) by Councilmember Washington County PUBLIC WORKS RE UEST FOR NEW COMPRESSOR I Motion by Council~ember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the Public Works request for a new compressor at a cost of $10,500 with trade-in of old compressor. (All in favor) ! FINANCE DIRECTOR'SR SIGNATION . City Coordinator Kriesel informed Council of Finance Director Caruso's decision to resign her position at the end of October. I Motion by Councilmemper Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the Cit' Coordinator to advertise the position of Finance Director, wi h a salary of $35,000 and up, depending upon qualifications. (AI in favor) APPLICATION FOR TAXI AB LICENSE Motion by Councilmem er Opheim, to appi~v~ the appl.~ation of license with exemp ion from service. (All in fayor) I Motion by Councilmemper Opheim, to direct the City f. ttorney to taxicabs. (All in f vorl AAUW BANNER seconded by Councilmember Kimble Raleigh Lines, Inc. for taxicab requirement to provide 24-hour seconded by Councilmember Kimble review the ordinance regulating Motion by Councilrnember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request from the AAUW to hang a banner . over Main st. at Ol~ve St. announcing the annual Antique Show. (All in favor) 2 . . . stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 23, 1988 ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNTING BOARD Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution amending Resolution No. 7948, Appointment of Election Judges, adding the names of Darlene Gripentrog and Gini COLrus to the Absentee Ballot Counting Board. (Resolution No. 7951) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None GUARD RAIL ON NORTH -FIFTH STREET Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct Public Works Director to provide Council with plans and cost of installing a guard rail on North Fifth street behind Warm World playground area. (All in favor) REQUEST FOR CONTINUING INSURANCE PAYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve request from Allen Zepper, Building Official, that the City continue to contribute to his. Medical Insurance upon his retirement. (All in favor) PROPOSAL TO SAVE THE STILLWATER BRIDGE Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to place on the agenda of the September 20, 1988 Regular Meeting, a proposal from ReKard Development Corporation to save the present Stillwater Bridge. (All in favor) CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, Kimble to turn over the summons in a involving part time Police Officer insurance company. (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember lawsuit against the City Charchenko to the City's VACATION OF A PORTION OF JOHN STREET Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution vacating a portion of John Street. (Resolution No. 7952) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 3 COU+il Minutes I I Motion by Councilme~ber Farrell, seconded to adjourn the meetilng at 6:00 p.m. (All I I I I stillwater City Special Meeting August 23, 1988 ADJOURNMENT Resolutions by Counci1member Kimble in favor) No. 7953 - Appointing Ron Johnson as Fire Fighter/Engineer No. 7951 - Amending Resolution No. 7948 No. 7952 - Vacating a portion of John street ATTEST: i bLERK CITY Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary MAYOR . . . ~ . . . PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/88-41 Planning Commission Meeting: August 8, 1988 Project Location: 6355 Osman Avenue North Comprehensive Plan District: Single Family Residential Zoning District: RA Applicant1s Name: School District #834 Type of Application: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Special Use Permit to oper~te a Latch Key Program (before and after school child care) at Oak Park Elementary School. DISCUSSION: The request is to conduct a before and after school child care program for school age children attending Oak Park Elementary School. This is a new program designed specifically for working parents who, up until the present time, must seek child care for their children before and after a normal school day. The_program will provide child care with a minimum amount of formal structure. It will provide a safe and educational environment with qualified staff. The parents will be providing transportation for their children involved in this program. There will be no additional bus. traffic at Oak Park Elementary School. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Planning Department be informed of enrollment of the Latch Key Program and a program evaluation be reviewed by the Planning Department at the end of the first school year. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: The propos~d use will not be lnJurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: - Letter from School District #834 - Brochure on Latch Key Program. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended approval. . .. . Independent School District no. 834 1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET STillWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 Phone 439.5160 City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Attn: Mr. Steve Russell, Director, Planning Department Re: Request for Special Use Permit Dear Mr. Russell: This letter is to request consideration by the City of Stillwater for the issuance of a special use permit to the Stillwater Area Schools, Independent School District #834 for the operation of ~ Latch-Key program at the Oak Park Elementary School. The Board of Education for Independent School District #834, adopted a recommendation by an administrative study committee to implement a program of before and after~school child care effective the 1988-89 school year. The committee in their recommendation recommended that the implementation be phased in over a period of three years. Phase one implementation sites would be Oak Park, Afton/Lakeland, Withrow, and ltarine Elementary Schools. The primary purpose of the Extended and after school care for children. provide an educational/recreational of formal structure. Day Program is to provide high quality before Within this framework the program seeks to enviro~ment .conducive to learning with a minimum The program will function Monday thru Friday during the school year. (September 6,1988 thru June 8,1989) Hours of operation will be as follows: a.) Before school 6:00-8:30 a.m. b.) After school 2:30-6:00 p.m. c.) All day care when school is not in session (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) d.) The program will be closed the following dates: November 24, 25, December 26, January 2, and May 29 e.) The program will not be available during the summer vacation in 1988-89 A breakfast snack and an after school snack will be served at each extended day site. We are planning to operate out of the cafeteria at the Oak Park Elementary School. An Equal Opportunity Employer COMMUNITY SERVICES and RECREATION DEPARTMENT HOWARD JIRAN. Director PAUL WESTMORELAND. Assistant Director MAUREEN BOESEL. Program Supervisor Independent School District no. 834 1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 Phone 439-5160 . i Qualified staff will be hir~d following the following staff to child ratios: Grades 1 through 6 - 1:15 Mixed Group (K-6) - 1:12 No transportation will be involved with the program. Parents must drop off the children and pick them up ~t the end of the day. I We anticipate serving up td about 35 children. I I I I would also like to reque~t consideration to waive any deposit or fees for the school district.] Should you have need of a;~itional information, you may feel free to contact me at 439-5160, Ext. 225. J Thank you for your help an assistance in this matter! Sincerely, . Howard J. Jiran, Director Community Services & Recre tion Department 439-5160, Ext. 225 Enc: District #834 Latch ey Program HJJ/cls An Equal Opportunity Employer I COMMUNITY SERVICES and RECREATION DEPARTMENT HOWARD JIRAN. Director AUL WESTMORELAND. Assistant Director MAUREEN BOESEL. Program Supervisor . en~-("') ~.~5.S :::: <J1.g ~ ~ en (t) s= "'ol:'C <bC::0..~ ....,_(t)_ ~ =:rg.~ S=Qen>-< ~ci g.en I <J1 (t) 0 tIj <J1.....O:::O o~.....< :> (X) 0- 1-1) Nen.....("') - _ (Jl tIj (t) ...., - en ...., (t) ::2. en ~~:> (") ",,",-~=:r 2;50 g. ~~ ~I 5 OJ o (t) ~ ~ ...., o (t) tIj - ""'d :> > ~ :::0 (t) ~ ...., s= tIj ~ ~ :::0 tI:l ~ c:: :::0 ~ OJ >-< ~ > >-< N o ..... \.0 (X) (X) :::0 (t) .., 2" a ~ I ~ OJ''''' (t)(t) I-I)~ O(t) ....,0.. (t) ..... (Jl? (") g- o ..... en -(")- =:r o o ..... - Q~ ...., c:: ..,a 0..0" (t) (t) t"""'''''' (t) 0 <1-1) (t) .....("') C/.l=:r ..... 1-1) ..... 00.. ....,...., (t) ~l:' (t) .., >: l:' -0.. >-< (t) .., ...., . ::cen""'d 0-'" a...., ...., (t) (t) (t) Cb ::l -- ""'d>- =:ro..Q o 0.. c:: ::l ...., .., Cb Cb ...., C/.le: C/.l .., l:' ~ .., a (t) o ::l Cb .... Q" - .., a ..... ::l - Cb ...., Cb C/) - CJ Cb _ 0.. en ..... -l ::l ~ - (') -l .... "0 (t) l:' ...., o ..... ~ ::tt: ::l co aq ~~ at'" "< >- (") ..., e: 0 ..... ...,... 0.. ~ ,,-..... ci ~~ ::l tr1 '-' >-< S' ~ _ tr:l =:r 0 Cb ...... t"""' en > -l -l~ ("') > ::c ::j ~ ~ >-< >Ij ""'d 0 :::0 ~ ~ Q :::0 > ~ . FEE SCHEDULE Before School Only $ 17.50/week $ 4.00/ day After School Only $ 27.50/week $ 5.60/ day Full-time $ 45.00/week (Before/ After School) Full Day Fee $ 18.00/day (Non school day) A 10% discount will be available for additional children from a family. NEED MORE INFORM A TION? Additional information is available by contacting Community Services and Recreation, 1875 South Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN 55082, phone 439-5160, ext. 226. . ST AFFING We believe the most important ingredient in the success of the extended day program is our staff. The most qualified persons available will be hired. A Program Supervisor will be in charge of each site. Staffing will be based on the enrollment figures at each site. FOOD A breakfast snack and an after school snack will be served at each extended day site. TRANSPORT A TION NO transportation will be available to or from the extended day location. . DISTRICT #834 LA TCH KEY PROGRAM EXTENDED DAY A before and after school child care program. \' , (",,~~. ., ," l .( ..... (f " " ........ " -,-- ( ;T!l' "',.<,. .,-.... Stillwater Area Schools Community Services 1875 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 439-5160 . WHAT IS EXTENDED :JAY? The primary purpose of the 2:.xtended Day Program is to provide :nigh quality before and after school :~are for children. Within this 'rramework, the program seeks to :-provide an educational/ recreational :environment conducive to learning 'with a minimum of formal structure. The program will include a variety of group and individual :activities such as art, crafts, :::games, physical activities in the gym _and out-of-doors and quiet time. The =- intent of the program is to provide a warm, caring atmosphere for the - _children. 3.) Families needing before and/or after school care less than five days per week. If interest in the program at a given site exceeds the maximum enrollment limits after a defined registration period, a lottery will be held for the spaces available. The registration form, registration fee, and emergency information must -... -'-~-~b-e-returned-before-a-ehild---eaft--attend. . WHEN IS IT OPEN? * Five days a week, Monday through Friday during the school year. (September 6 - June 8, 1989) Before school, 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. After school, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. * * * All day care when school is not in session. * The program is closed for official holidays. The program will not be available during the summer vacation. * Participants will have the opportunity at additional cost to enroll and participate in the many after-school enrichment programs and.~' activities off eredhyCommunitY---..-.-_______~ Services and Recreation. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Children attending one of the - participating elementary school in District #834 in grades one through six are eligible. Morning kindergarten may enroll in before school care and afternoon kindergarten may enroll in after school care. SCHOOL LOCATIONS AND SPACE * The Extended Day program will be available during the 1988/89 school year at the following elementary schools: Afton-Lakeland, Oak Park, Marine, and Withrow. * The programs will be held in the cafeteria/gymnasium space in each building. ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRA TION PRIORITIES . . Enrollment is based on the following pt16tifles:---..... 1.) Families needing both before and after school care five days per week. 2.) Families needing only before or after school care five days per week. Families with children enrolled this first year and other siblings will have priority for enrollment the following year. Each site will require a minimum- enrollment of twelve (12) children to make the program self-supporting. A maximum enrollment at each site will be between 30-45 children based on the space available for the program. . . PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/V/88-42 Planning Commission Meeting: August 8, 1988 Project Location: 306 West Olive Street Applicant's Name: Charles and Judith Dougherty Type of Application: Variance and Special Use Permit Project Description: A variance and a Special Use Permit to operate a nine guest room Bed and Breakf ast. Discussion: 2. If the structure is sold, new owner's may apply for a Special Use Permit for nine (9) sleeping rooms. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: The granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended approval as conditioned. .I.'A"; lVIJ .. 6 Case ~umber 1~~--~~- 0" Fee Paid __-:5:Q_::_______ Date Filed _1"~ff------- PLANNING ADlv\INISTRATIVE FORN\ . Street Location of Property: __lQ.Q._li~~!_.Ql.i-.Y.S!L13J:-,___S_t_i_l_l_~'Lt.~r:I...Jiti____ I //..... / '! Ai;; I D .. f P --z. t,/) 7- /- i', _. <.. /-Jcd:i/ Loga ascnptlon 0 roperty: __';::,~.;;;.,____~_~:1_.:__.':_____~"':_.;.~'::'~__";;f._~.:__ Own e r: N a m e _ S; J1_aI)_e_~ _~I2. <L_I~1~ ~h_.Q.22]E~..!"j.J _ __ __ ______ ____ ___ ___ __ Address_]~j__~~_~~~~~L_~~~~~~~~~E____ Phone:_~~~:~~~~______ Applicant (if other than oWJ1er): Name _________________________________ Address______________________________ Phone:_______________ Type of Request;. ___ Rezoning 1._ Special Usa Permit X V . ___ ana nee ___ Approval of Preliminary Plat __...: Approval of Final Plat ~__ Other_________~_~------- Descri ption of Req uest: ____liQ.y.liLl1k~_~-.Y~..r-La-n-c-~-t.q,,-<D2..~~~t~-~-!!i!!~L- guest room bed and breakfast at -the above address; as. discussed ------------------------------------------------------------------ .. . . ~-...~_~~':.~:::~~_::_::~~_.<;~~!__C_"_"_::~:_~~~~::~:~____~-~7'9~____.:_ _ . . Signature o! Applicant: ~.h-/~-;2'-€.::3. ---. Date of Public Hearing: ______________________________-::~~~:_----------- ,..:;:::.... PI J ~ NOTE: Sketch of proposed property and structure to be dra"ijU,qn/back of thiS:;fPrIn or at- tached, showing the following: @t~\ ~ ~ 0 <7~~ . . r,'<J .' v 1. North direction. i{/if,,_,-,. .~;.:'~' .'J.... 2. Location of proposed structure on lot. ;'::::;' - ',.,. _ . :~ '~:" ~ 3. D~mens~ons of. front and side set-backs. ~\ ..J.: ~ _,-'- 4.;,> .. 4. DlmenslOns OI proposed structure. ~~ us,:!' ' :--;' 5. Street names. \~_ . ~ ' - . 6. Location of adjacent existing buildings. \S::':,ipt-. . ~\ A d ID Ot~edr inionnbatiohn apsl may. be rcequeste.d. . '<=~!f-/t7;t:.'- ('d"') pprove ___ en Ie ___ y t 0 annmg ommlsslon on _/.__/-'______ a.e subject to the following conditions: ..J!J.L~~_----------'------- ----------------------~------------------------------------------- Approved _:._ Denied ___ by the Council on ________________ subiec:t to the .t. II' d'.' \ . .0 oWing con 1.lons; ____________________~--------------------------- . '( . ------------------------------------------------------------------ . Comments: (Use other side), '. . . . . ~ . . .,. PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. V/88-44 Planning Commission Meeting: August 8, 1988 Project Location: 1321 West Olive Street Comprehensive Plan District: Single Family Residential Zoning District: RA Applicant1s Name: George Ness Type of Application: Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A variance to construct a new two car garage approximately fifteen feet from the sideyard and property line (thirty feet required for corner lots). DISCUSS ION: The request is for a variance to construct a new garage approximately fifteen feet back from the property line on Grove Street. The existing garage will be removed. The reason for this request is to allow a large enough parking space (length) for a vehi cle in .front of the garage.. Another reason for this request is consideration for the neighbor who uses Mr. Ness's backyard as a place to throw snow during the winter. If a garage was set back thirty feet, it would block the area in which the neighbor deposits his snow. Mr. Ness feels this is important to keep this area open for his neighbor's use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The garage be set back at least twenty feet from the property line to allow for adequate parking spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: For reasons set fully in the findings, the granting of the variance is necessary for the reasonable use of the land and buildings. A variance will accomplish such a purpose. ATTACHMENTS: - Pictures of existing garage and area. - Letter from George Ness. - Letter from Neighbor. - Plan showing existing garage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended approval as conditioned. . DATE: July 27, 1988 TO: P1an.'1ing C omr.Ussion FRON:: George to[, Ness SD3J2CT: Garage setback at 1321 West Olive st~et I would lL~e a 15 foot setback of my new garage instead of a :30 foot setback requirement, A :30 foot setback would obstruct the neighbors view, A 30 foot setback would cause proble~~ with the neighbor's snow removal, His snow would have to be piled up against his house or against our garage because of his lo!'.g drive1-18,y, . With a 15 foot setback he could throw his snow on our lawn as he does presently,- :Jr.; ~~r: considering my ",quest. ~ ~w. Nes~ "I . . DATE: July 27, 1988 TO: Planr~~g Co~~ission FRor.! : Paul R. Blaisdell SlJEJECT: Request by George Ness :0= Ga~Ge Setback at IJ21 '4est Olive StI'P8t I am a neighbor of George Ness ~~d am writing to ask that you appro'le his request for a 15 foot setback for his new garage. The required JO foot setback would cause me probleJ!1's wi th removing snow from my dIi veHay . Hy dri verlay runs about .50 feet along side my house. The only place I can throw snow is on the Ness' lawn which t.~ey permit me to do. A 15 foot setback would permit me to continue to throw snON on their lawn. The 30 foot setback would not give me a~y place to throw my snON. .' . A 30 foot setback would also cause the' garage ~o obstruct our view out of the main viewing window on the north side of my house. A 15 foot setback would permit us to continue to Hatch each other's house for safety and protection purposes. Please give Mr. Ness' request your deepest cor~ideration. Thank you. f/J2!~ Paul R. Blaisdell .! . . . r r" .,._~,'. .< '"" I>. t"c ;c-.:..-' , . ~.,~i:::~..:_~';~;---~~,"~ . . . ~ . . , ." to ~ ~ ~ I .1\ ~J / i G -e,()\-.~ ~t.. /3'"Ll w C)/ttK. sJr L.. """1:: '-, " -.1\ r : ,~ .., 'L - .. J j ? " F -~~}'_Jt=~ z:-- . ~ LIIWtJ/ r(~" ~. s:;: c ..- .... C> ;; j: .-< I _.,. .__.. 2- 11 ,hI,... . J...h __ _J)to f-~rTy .l) 1\ c: . N. ' ---..'- ----I l--~.--' - I <:; Av\'J ~.N I ~ D ..- - ....- ----, n .... (; ,", r; ~!~ \ ':,' .'>If-. T ? 5YJ (') H ---4. if) o ~ ~n__ " f' ~ ----- r---- W "J-c~S o It u---<-.J . (/3Q-60<{5 rrl --- p '" <III . PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. V/88-47 Planning Commission Meeting: August 8, 1988 Project Location: 204 North Third Street Comprehensive Plan District: General Commercial District Zoni ng Di stri ct: CA Applicant1s Name: United States Postal Service Type of Application: Variance PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Variance to the twenty foot sideyard building setback requirement (fourteen feet proposed) for the construction of an accessible walkway for the handi capped. DISCUSSION: . The request is to construct a new walkway and secondary entrance to the Stillwater Post Office. The entrance will be an addition to the building which will Qe approximately fourteen feet from the sideyard property line. The walkway will be constructed within this fourteen foot setback area. Normally, additional landscaping would be needed because of the transition zone from the CA Zoning District to the RCM Zoning District on the parcel of land to the north. However, since Trinity Lutheran Church is located next to the property, the use is quite different from a residential structure. No additional landscaping will be required. The Church is also in favor of the handicapped access. The handicap access is very important to this facility. In order to conform to the USPS handicapped accessibility standards and the Minnesota Building Code, this access must be constructed. RECOMMENDATION: Approval. FINDINGS: For reasons set forth fully in the findings, the granting of the variance is necessary for the reasonable use of land or buildings and that the same is the minimum variance that will accomplish such purpose. ATTACHMENTS: - Letter from Trossen Wright and Associate Architects. - Site Plan. . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended approval. lit lit l\I "" I l\I l\I l\I N "" lD ~ . l\I o "" 10 10 <( I- o In W Z Z ~ ..r ::J <( a. ~ In .-~ [l) '" w !: ::J In . ~ In W t!J Z <( I U X w ~ '" "" . ~ TRCSSEN VVRIGHT ANC ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTS July 26, 1988 Steven Russell Community Development Director City Hall 216 North Fourth Street Still~ater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. Russell, Enclosed please find an application for a zoning variance submitted on behalf of the United States Postal Service (USPS). In order to conform to USPS handicapped accessibility standards, as well as the Minnesota Building Code, it is necessary to modify the eXisting entry to the Stillwater Postal Facility. Currently, the public area of the building can be accessed only by a set of interior stairs. An extension of the existing sidewalk to a secondary entrance on the north side of the building would provide the option of entering the pUblic lobby without having to navigate stairs. The landing at the new secondary entrance and the last portion of the new sidewalk require a handrail for safety. This railing is mounted to a brick wall that is two feet six inches tall at its highest point. The brick will match the existing building in color and blend, and will provide an attractive mounting-surface for the railing. However, the wall extends over the setback for the site by five feet six inches, requiring a zoning variance. The new walkway and secondary entrance have been designed in a style similar to the existing building in an effort to be as unobtrusive as possible. A handicapped parking stall has been ~ '. ~ . . . Steven Russell July 27, 1988 Page Two added to the existing stalls in the front lot, and planting materials have been added or modified on both sides of the parking lot to upgrade the appearance of the property from Third Street. The proposed changes will improve the property in both appearance and accessibility. Your assistance in obtaining a zoning variance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, L-;u(~JI. 9~ Michelle A. Johannes MAJ/tb cc: Michael Schech - USPS Jeremy Bork - TWAA Roger Karrick - Postmaster, Stillwater Reverend Dan Johns - Trinity Lutheran Church Enclosure l/:""H HI Y.l.OS:JNNI", '"In..... .I.NIYS _ WHOZI"" '1IIN:JOHd * ~~N"'."a .J.::J1~.LIH:::Jl::tY ..LYI:::J088Y ONY ,.." .LHEJltlM N3BBOb':..L ~~tJl[..l ~~, 1"1111,k, Ulll?\7J .,...,.j.c.,oJ 'c,,'n 1J a.tlc, IAO I? . . SNOIS'^3U ~~ 01 , 01 ~ () I H I 1<l~otl ffi ---- 'Cl1"'l::;'4il)l ~ OCH ~:'. - - ----. '" -t~.a~c" Q;iI11} -H? ~ fi'+1? j'l~4ti..lm J.JINI;t.j- ~ ""'?I1'VT'1 f C;/~ rO N~ I I (. ,- ,;l~4 ~1.f,tX~ ~01~ I 'I ~ . I f'~ r.-/\ . 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SAWCUT ALL EXISTING PVM'T WHERE ABUTTING NEW PVM'T TO ASSURE A SMOOTH JOINT. 4. CURB OFF PROPERTY TO CON- FORM TO CITY OR EXISTING STANDARDS. 5. PATCH & REPAIR CONC.; CURB, GUTTER & APRON, AS REQ'D. . \ " 1:>. .. " =J \ ~ · II:, \ ' ,'..::] . 1:.. . ~ 4 ~ I ~" .oQ if --? jt.E.~ -vr 4- ~-toH 10: ' , t> t? le--tAI L... ~~-Lrt.~1;A:C::-_.- "" J c)l 411 COW-If:. ~t....A.?-:o WI ~"", . (;>l-U -..../10 WWf'. . \ b.... '" h A'" ~ ',~ '... y \ ,d.', . ' . '" "~. " L ' :>A- - -r-. ....,... ~ -+ -~ ~ -', '(, . 'I> " 1> ...'. t> . "'0,,-,1)00'00 bolbJ>o Q)'boo:o"t t. " : ,. 0 l) 000' olb " ~ ~ 0 .,), , A 6 0", Cl. .. WH~~ f1L.l.. =.'0 0 ~ ~ r-. -~ . ,. . . . J., , . ... . ~ . Joo. o GLlt2-P;, I Vz.!' :'ILolI PE;t~L- l' DEEP TOOLED OR SA'JN JotNT1 , . 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SUP/88-48 Planning Commission Meeting: August 8, 1988 Project Location: Interlachen Way and Bayberry Avenue Court Comprehensive Plan District: Single Family Residential Zoning District: RA Applicant's Name: Robert P. Hauck Type of Application: Special Use Permit Project Description: A Special Use Permit for toe placement of a sign for Interlachen Hills Subdivision at the corner of Interlachen Way and Bayberry Avenue Court. DISCUSSION: The request is for a Special Use Permit for the placement of an entry sign for the Interlachen Hills Subdivision. This sign will be approximately five (5) feet in height with a length of ten (10) feet. The placement of the sign will be integrated into the slope of the hill at th~ Southeast corner of Interlachen Way and Bayberry Avenue Court with landscaping surrounding the base. The setback for the sign will be approximately fourteen (14) feet from the property line and outside the ten (10) feet utility easement. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The placement of the sign will not interfere with vehicular traffic on Bayberry AVenue and Interlachen Way. 2. The sign shall be illuminated to not shine on adjacent property and shall be timed to go off at 10:00 P.M. 3. The Owner of Lot #15 must maintain the sign and the landscaping. RECOMMENDATION-:- .Approval.-~ -- FINDINGS: The proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare and will be in harmony with the general purpose of this ordinance. Planning Commission Action: Recommended approval as conditioned. . . . (StiJ ~ate~ ";:",, "'" " .,,""~ TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 SECOND READING OF GRADING ORDINANCE FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Background: A new Grading Ordinance was approved for first reading at your meeting of July 5, 1988. Since that time, the Ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning Commission, City Engineer and City Attorney resulting in some minor changes. Key provisions of the Ordinance include: Any changing of natural drainage way or drainage pattern that increases or intensifies flow of surface water requires a permit. If more than 1,000 cubic yards of material per acre is moved, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Contents of grading permit application is defined, including an erosion control plan. - Standards for grading permits are established, including maximum tree preservation, restoration of site, protection of wetlands, flood plains, shorelands, adequate drainage, and scheduling. - A bond sufficient to insure compliance with the approved permit and adequate sHe~restoration is required. The new Ordinance will clarify City permit requirements and better ensure grading compliance. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS AND ROLLERSKATES WITHIN THE CA-BUSINESS DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF STILLWATER The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: Subd. 1. Section 51.12 of the Stillwater City Code, entitled "The Operation of Skateboards, Scooters and Roller Skates" is hereby amended by adding Section 51.12, Subd. 1 d. which shall hereafter read as follows: 51.12, Subd. 1. d. The operation of all skateboards, scooters and rollerskates within the CA-Business District within the City of Stillwater is hereby prohibited. Subd. 2. In all other ways Chapter 51.12 of the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and effect. Date: Wally Abrahamson, Mayor Attest: Mary Lou Johnson, Clerk . . . MAGNUSON & DIEPERINK A TTORNEYS AT LAW THE GRAND GARAGE & GALLERY 324 SOUTH MAIN STREET STILL WATER, MINNESOTA 55082 (612) 439-9464 David T. Magnuson Ann L. Dieperink MEMO TO: NILE KRIESEL, CITY CLERK, MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: DAVID T. MAGNUSON, CITY ATTORNEY DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1988 Susan L. Thorn Administrative Assistant Lisa Gidlow Moriarty Legal Assistant After obtaining copies of the state law regarding Gambling and of recent city code amendments in various cities to regulate gambling, it is readily apparent that a great deal of study must go into any ordinance draft. If anyone of the staff or council would like to work with me on this I would appreciate their input before an extensive drafting session is undertaken. I know Chief Mawhorter will be valuable ~n that process and I would appreciate anyone else's help. . 20 August, 1988 Mr.l..allace Mayor, City Stillwater, Abrahamson of Still'Hater 11 N . 5 5 0 8 2 Dear Mr. Abrahamson: During a recen~ telephone conversation to your Public Works Department, I was advised it is necessary to submit a written request to you regarding a correction in status for our sewer billing. While finding this information a bit unusual, it represented the best of several other 'ideas' presented to me by this person. . We recently purchased (6/15/88) a residence which had previously been used as a five-unit apartment-- e7en though it had been constr~cted as a single family unit. We have removed all tenants and the proper~y is being soley used by myself and my family. (A total of four people.) Would you please have the status corrected to reflect the above change for purposes of the utilities on this building which is located at 626 No. Fourth St., Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated., Sincerely, Duane Hubbs 626 No. Fourth St. Sti.llwa-ter, MN. 55'082 ~ +-0 ~~ ~ t \,~ O_A.J_~'l . ,.1",::'.-0 <'l t~, , &...t{.; \.....'"..-(J . I ._,t::'~ i) ..- J _~';"- '/r...,J0--v.~ d'.~ " ,,~~~"':'JJ G_-<~,( c..... Ct ' _(~ ri C W!)JJ/ , ~~. 0 1,)...<:~j,A..'\ vJ OAJ,.<.S .:)"" :2.!;.;..P' r/I~tl ~/.-; ._~...0JV.A').J ~ ?. 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FOR ;~~~-;;;;;~-;;;~-;~;;;-~-;;;;;TS - COTTAGES OF STILLWATER - PHASE II -------------------~----------------------------------~---~---------- ?PLIC.DATE ' 0/r// 1 ' , ~ _____~~d~------~----- _ .' ~RIOD END. _I -------------------r-----APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT \ ------;~~;~;;-Q~~~;~;; UNIT DESCRIPTION \ UNIT QUANTITY TO DATE PRICE TOTAL .----------------------------t----------------------------------------------00- 8" PVC, 12' -14' DEE~ L. F. 100 /IXJ 19.00 $ . /9f')() :: FIRE HYDRANT I EACH 1 / 1050.00 $ /OSO- 12" RCP-STORM SEWER~ . ~ .. ol<:> CL. IV I L.F. 70 70 22.00 $ 15'10 - 18" RCP STORM SEWER ): .27 7;25 ~ CL. II L.F. 29 25.00 $ 18" RCP STORM SEWER'l co CL. IV I L.F. 142 /'/2 26.00 $ 3G~;Z- I i 61 /<1 8'1 ~ 21" RCP CULVERT, CL IV. L.F. 64 31.00 $ 24" RCP STORM SEWER,! /32 {35'6 ~ . CL. III L.F. 132 33.00 $ GE 1 OF 4 SHORT- ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON, INC. . (StU ~~de\ '" ;,";"" '" H" E " .", EO 0 ~ TO: FR: DA: RE: Mayor and City Council Ci ty Coordi nator September 1, 1988 1988 - 1989 I.U.O.E. LOCAL 49 CONTRACT Accompanying this memo is a copy of the 1988 - 1989 agreement between I.U.O.E. Local 49 (Public Works - Parks) and the City of Stillwater. The agreement contains the following changes: Article XX. . Section 22.1 - Wages Department Mechanical - Chief Mechanic Meehan i c Mechanic Helper Laborer/Maintenance Worker Park Department - Parkkeeper Junior Parkkeeper Laborer/Maintenance Worker Sewer Department - Licensed Sewe~ Maintenance~Worker Junior Sewer Maintenance Worker Laborer/Maintenance Worker Street Department - Heavy Equipment Operator Light Equipment Operator Laborer/Maintenance Worker Effective * January 1, 1988 Effective * January 1, 1989 13.15 12.85 12.35 8.90 12.85 12.35 8.90 12.85 12.35 8.90 12.85 12.35 8.90 13.40 13.10 12.60 9.10 13.10 12.60 9.10 13 .10 12.60 9.10 13.10 12.60 9.10 * This is a 2% increase of the base wage rate . CITY HAU: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Section 22.1 Lump Sum Payment ! . In addition to the salary schedule set forth in 22.1, the employer shall provide a lump sum payme~t equal to two percent (2%) of the employees base salary. Said lump sum Pfyments shall be made as follows: a) Year ending D~cember 31, 1988. On the first payday following execution of ~he labor agreement. b) Year ending D1cember 31, 1989. On the first payday in January 1989. 1 I c) Any employee ~orking less than the full calendar year in which the lump sum payment is made shall forfeit one-twelfth (1/12) of the payment amount for each month or portion thereof not worked except for termination due to death. Section 22.11. S.B. was,ewater License Pay Any employee who is curr'ntly assigned to the sewer department and who has a current Class SB Waste ater Facility operator license shall receive a monthly payment of $50.00. Said monthly payment shall 'not be used to calculate overtime pay, longevity pay, holiday payor any other type of premium pay, shall be pald only to employees currently assigned to the sewer department and shall cease upon revocation or expiration of the Class SB license. 1 Article XXVI. Duration , - This AGREEMENT shall rem~in in full force and effect for a period commencing January 1,19&8, through December 31, 1989. In the event a new AGREEMENT is not in effeqt on January 1, 1990, all compensation, working conditions and benefits ~hall remain in effect as set forth in this AGREEMENT until a succes~or AGREEMENT is effected. These were the only changes to the contract. I am asking for Council approval to have the Mayor and City lerk execute the agreement. . 4l-ul!/-. . . . . ~iIJwte~ " ;:~ or " H" E " ."" so ~ TO: Whom it May Concern FR: Nile L. Kriesel DA: September G, 1988 DOCK FACILITY RELOCATION RE: Accompanying this memo are copies of the application for permits and associated correspondence/documents to relocate the charter/excursion boat docks and the general boating docks. I believe the applications and accompanying correspondence are self explanatory. Your name (or organization) is on the mailing list for this project and you will be given an opportunity to comment on the application some time after it is received and reviewed by the Army Corp of Engineers. I anticipate that it will take 20 - 30 days before the Corp will notify you of the review/comment period. In the meantime, please feel free to call me (439-6121) if you have any questions regarding the permit application. ~~&(t fI- W'~/ CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . ~iI~ate~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ DRAFT September 6, 1988 Mr. Henrick Strandkob Constructions Operation Department of the Army St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers 1421 U.S. Post Office and Custom House St. Paul, MN 55101-1479 Re: Regulatory Functions (VF88-24-90) Dear Mr. Watson: Enclosed you will find applications for permits to place and operate a General Boating (transient) Dock Facility and a charter/excursion dock facility. The City is applying for separate permits for each facility. The docks are presently in place and in operation pursuant to permit No. 82-6124. However, the City would, th~ough the permit prricess, seek approval to re-locate the docks. The relocation would merely involve placing the charter/excursion docks in the present location of the general boating docks and vi ce-versa. In addition to the request to relocate the docks, the City is asking for specific approval to: 1. Moor up to three (3) charter/excursion boats and one (1) floating ticket office vessel at the charter/excursion dock facility; 2. Allow year-round docking for the charter/excursion boats; 3. Allow IIcharteredll cruises to be the primary business of the --charter/excursion boat operations as long as IIwalk-onll trade is accommodated on a regularly scheduled basis; 4. Allow docking in excess of twenty-four (24) hours on the general boat dock facility to accommodate boaters that make long range trips to Stillwater and who intend to stay in the area for an extended period of time (one weekend to two weeks); 5. Allow a small structure to exist on the general boat dock facility to provide shelter for the dock operators (boat handlers); and 6. Allow Stillwater Dock Company to act as the City's agent for the operation of the docking facilities. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . Please contact the undersigned at AC 612/439-6121 if you have any questions regarding the permit applications. Sincerely, ,I ~{.l( ;( 7(;{,{J~\-1 Nil e L. Kri esel City Coordinator Copies furnished: Mayor and City Council Steve Russell Stillwater Planning Department 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Don Anderson 1220 Nightingale Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082 Dan McGuiness Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission 619 Second Street Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 Mo 11y Shooeen Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Michael McGuire 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Robert Thompson Stillwater Port Authority Commission 917 North Owens Street Stillwater, MN 55082 David T. Magnuson City Attorney 324 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Dock Company c/o John Easton P.O. Box 501 Stillwater, MN 55082 ! 5, NA,'..1ES ANO ":"OORESSc:S OF ,,"u.lOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSc:ES, ::Te,. WHOSE PROPERTY ,>.LSO '>'OJOINS THE WATERWAY I I I. I j I I City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 O. WATERSOO'r AND LOCATION ON WATERaOOY WHERE ,>.CTIVITY EXISTS OR is PROPOSEQ St. Croix River approxi~ately two hundred (200) feet south of East Nelson Street. - LOC">' .JON ON L.>.NO WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED ADDRESS: 431 East Nelson Street STREET. ROAD. ROUTE OR OTHER OESCRIPTIVE LOCATION Washington COUNTY Minnesota STATE 55082 ZIP CODE City of Stillwater LOCAL GOVERNiNG aooy WITH JURISOICT10N OVER SITE 8. Is any ponion ot th. activity 10r wflj~h authorization is sougnt now eom,uete7 ~ yeS 0 NO If ans.wer Is "Y .s" glv. ,ealOn., month and Y.' "'th. act:lvitV we.. compl~ted. Indlc~t. .th~ .,uS'tinq work On the drawinos. Prior Permit No. 82-6124 - issued 5/3/~~ 9. List all aoorovell or cenlfleatlon..,.d a.nia., r.ceived from other fea.,al, in,terrtate, s'tata or toca4 ao_ncie. for any S'tJ"uc:tur.,. consuuc-:Jon, dlsc/larg.. or o~n.r a""f...l~i.. dllSCl'eed in tIll. ao"lh:.lItlon. ISSUING AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL lOENTIFICATION NO. OATE OF APPLICATION OATE OF APPROVAL OATE OF OeNIAL , O. A.pplic8tlon is herebV med. for. p,et'mit Qr permiu to aut"orl;z,e the activitl" detcrioed her.,n. I cartify that I am familiar with the information contained in this aopllcatlon, and that ~o the best of mv knowleoge and bellef such intormation Is true, COmpJ.t8, and accurate. I fUf1:het' cMtifV tnat I pcsse3S the authority to undertake t~. prOiP'Osed ac:tivitles or I am actino'"8. the dul'f authO!._I.~ed ag~nt 01 the apPlicant. 9/6/38 OATE L~/; 9/6/RR OATe John Easton The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed actiuity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the stat~ment in Block 3 hQ3 been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 prmides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of The United States knowingly and willfully falsiCie3, conceals. or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious Or fraudulent statements or rl!pl'esentations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain a."1Y false fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry. shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Do not send a permit pro=ing fee with this application. The appropriate fee will be assessed when a permit is issued. APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT (33 CFR 325) OMB APPROVAL NO. 0702-0036 Expires 30 June 1989 The Department of the Army permit program is authorized by Section 10 of the River and'Harbor Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 103 of the Marine, Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. These laws require permits authorizing activities in or affecting navigable waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. l~formation in this application is made a matter of public record through isswmce of a public notice. Disclosure of the information requ~sted is voluntary; however, the data requested are necessary in order to communicate with the applicant and to evaluate the permit application. If necessary information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good reproducible! copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings nd instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer 'having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An applica ion that is not completed in full will be returned. . L APPLICATION NUMBER (To be tunined by COrpl) vf~5-Z4-90 3. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT Stillwater Dock Company. c/o John Easton P.O. Box 501 Stillwater, tlN 55082 2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Telephone no. during business houn City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 A~(612) 43g-31~g A~(612) 41q-111n (Re./dence) (Office) A/C ( l . A/C ( 612) 439-6121 I I I I (Re.~ence) (OffiA) Sutement of Authorization: I hereDV d.signate and aut:horlz. to act In my benalf as my all"nt in the proc...ln; of this permit application and to furnisl'l. upon reQuest. IUPplemental Information in support of tne appllcrtlon. Telephone no. during bUliness hourI 4a. ACTIViTY - I 3 4, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTiViTY To place a seasonal docking structure on the St. Croix River to accommodate forty (40) watercraft. 4b. PURPOSE i To provide a docking facilit~ for transient boat traffic including a small shed to provide shelter for dock ope ator (boat handlers). The docks would be used primarily for short term docking (24 hurs or less) with occasional weekend docking (72 hours or 1 ess) and a 1 imited numbel. of medlum term docking { two weeks or less) . Seasonal docking or long term docking would not be allowed. I I 4C. DISCHARGE DF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL None. ENG FORM 4345, Apr 86 EDITION OF APR 83 is OBSOLETE. (Proponent: DAEN-CWO-Nl 5, NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF AD.JOINING PROPSRTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC" WHOSE PROPERTY ALSO ADJOINS THE WATERWAY City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 6, WATERBODY AND LOCATION ONWATERBOOY WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED St. Croix River, approximately three hundred and fifty (350) feet South of East Nelson Street. 7, LDCA, ION ON LAND WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED ADDRSSS: 439 East Nelson Street STREET, ROAD, ROUTE OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION Washinqton COUNTY f.linnesota STATE 55082 ZIP CODE City of Stillwater LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WITH JURISDICTION OVER SITE 8. Is any portion of the activitY for -.,h authorization is sought now complete? KJ YES 0 NO 11 answer Is "Yas" give reesons, mon1th endy...r the activitY wes cpmple1ted. Indlca,te the existing work On the drawings. Prior Permit No. 85-415-23 9. List 1511 approvals or certiflcatlon,and deni.11 ,ece1ved from Other teeter.t. interstate, ''tate or local agencies tor any struc'ture.. construc::ron, discharges or other actlviti" described in this applicatIon, ISSUING AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION NO. DATE OF APPLICATION DATE OF APPROVAL DATe OF DENIAl. 10. ApplicatIon is hereby made for a P4trmit or permit1 to authorize the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application. and thet to the best of my knowledge and belief such information Is true, completa, and accurata. I lurth.... c....~lfy tnat I po...... the authority to undertake t~e proposed act;vitissor-l am actlng"'as tne dU'';'-lIuthorized agent ottne applicant. a/[-p:v.~ '-- '7' ~19NATURE OF AGENT --- ~ John Easton The application must be sigrud by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement in Block 3 has been filled out and signed, 9/6/88 DATE 9/6/88 DATE 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 prorides that: Whoever. in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of The United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain a."lY false fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than S10,OOO or imprisoned not more than five years. or both. Do not send a permit processing fee with this application. The appropriate fee will be assessed when a permit is issued. APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT (33 CFR 325) OAtE APPROVAL NO. 0702-0036 Expires 30 June 1989 The Department of the Army permit program is a thorized by Section 10 of the River and'Harbor Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 103 of the Marine, P otection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. These laws require permits authorizing activities in or affecting navigable waters of the U ited States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for th purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. I formation in this application is made a matter of public record through issuance of a public notice. Disclosure of the information requ sted is voluntary; however, the data requested are necessary in order to communicate with the applicant and to evaluate the permit appro cation. If necessary information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings nd instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An applica ion that is not completed in full will be returned. 1. APPLICATION NUMBER (To be a.uigned by Corp.) V f :j~ -Z4 90 3, NAME, ADDRESS. AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT Stillwater Dock Company c/o John Easton P.O. Box 501 Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone no. during businesl hours 2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ~?Pl.ICANT City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, r1N 55082 AIC ( 61~ AIC ( 612> 439-3169 439-3130 (Re.idence) (Office) Telephone no. during business hours Statement of AuthOrization: I hereby d..ignate .nd But'horlze to act In my behalf as my aQ8nt In tha processing of this permit application and to furnioh. upon request. lupplemental Information in support of the appllC8'l:lon, To place an "L" shaped dock long on St. Croix River. DATE AIC ( ) AIC ( 612) 439-6121 (Re.idrnCe) (Offi~) 1 9/6/88 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITyl 4.. ACTIVITY nine (39) feet by one hundred and ten (110) feet 4b, PURPOSE To provide mooring for three office vessel. Boats and vess and walk-on rides. 3) charter/excursion boats and one (1) floating ticket 1 would moor year round and would be used for chartered 4c. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL None. ENG FORM 4345, Apr 86 EDITION OF APR 83 IS OBSOLETE (Proponent: DAEN,CWO-N I - ~ ~ ,,1'<:" / .. PRo"TEcr $/rta \.D 10 " 0:: I ..,1 ... -:-' ~ S T' -. ;'2." -z.Y~-I?. - -.J ~ ul'l>~ \.' '> b 1,W ~ 6 1 H .1 ~~~ O.A~ o w ""l: V) w \ w \ I ~\ CITY PROP' ~\ \ ~ \ ~ 0::::( \ -J \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \"01 10 SC~LE) \ , \ GE~ERAL \IRA~SlE~t BOA11~G DOCK. #- . LIST OF BILLS EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 7954 . American National Bank Alexandria Technical Institute American Test Center Ameridata Assn. of Minnesota Counties B. R. W. Business Records Corp. capitol Electronics, Inc. Central Landscaping, Inc. Central st. Croix Valley Community Access Corp. Century Power Equipment Cool Air Mechanical Chemsearch Coates Plaza Hotel Commissioner of Transportation Copy Duplicating Products Del's Dept. Labor & Industry Earl F. Andersen & Assoc., E. & H. Earthmovers, Inc. Fire & ,Police Reporter Friden Alcatel Frito - Lay General Safety Equipment Glaser, Paul Goodin Company Gordon Iron and Metal Government Training Service Greeder Electric Company Healy - Ruff Company Hoffman Refrigeration Hooley's Johnny's T. V. Jim's Building Maintenance Johnson, Mary Lou Krongard Construction Lake Management Lakes Gas Company League Mn. Cities Insurance L. N. Sickels and Company Magnuson and Dieperink Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Mawhorter, David MCNamara, Sheila . Paying Agent Fees $ FATS Training Test Ladder Truck Symphony software Seminar-pay Equity DO\vntown Plan Election Supplies Battery/Case/Antennas Estimate No. 1 and Final June, July Charges Chain Saw/Wheels Compressor Repairs Deo-Sect Room-Abrahamson Rental Paper Air Filter/Bar Exempt Boiler Inspection Signs Estimate No. 2 & Final Subscription Rent-Postage Meter Supplies Battery Box Slides Boiler Engineer Couplers Flat Iron Conference-Abrahamson Install Meters-Lift Sta. Alternator Air Conditioning-Police Food for picnic Tape-and Copy Janitorial Service Supplies for Election Refund sac Charge Beach Spraying Propane Workers Comp. Adjustment Crackfi11er Legal Services SAC Charge for August Meals Mileage 508.97 640.00 595.00 535.07 225.00 463.75 196.66 115.56 39,400.90 117.00 212.40 899.07 204.89 100.06 900.00 43.65 15.90 10.00 40.26 22,099.20 - 96 .00 204.00 24.27 80.00 200.00 112.14 41.00 75.00 -1 , 94 5 .3 0 112.00 145 .22 720.18 10.00 795.00 26.37 342.76 792.00 110.00 22,367.00 2,268.00 6,018.95 7 , 969.50 42.00 1.50 MII, Inc. Minnesota Blueprint Mn. City Management Assn. Mn. State Fire Chie fs I Assn. Minnesota Title I M. J. Raleigh Trucking Motorola, Inc. ' i Myrvold, Brad I' Northern States Po~er Company Nardini Fire Equipmenr O~en's Service corpOrjtion Palen/Kimball Pepsi-Cola Bottling C mta ny Prudent Publishing Co pany Quality Industries Russell, Stephen st. Croix Outfitters st. Croix Recreation St. Croix Valley ClintiiC St. Louis Park Community Band Schee 1, william Short Elliott Hendric! son S. T. A. C. Mfg. j Stafford, R. H. washi1bgton County Treasurer Still~ater Fire Relief Assn. streicher's T. A. Schifsky & Sons Taystee Baking Compa y Tri-State Pump and C ntrol Twin city Concrete I Twin Cities Youth sy~phony . f I' , ..:l I Un~ orms Un~m~teu I U. S. West communica~ions Van Paper Company I Vaughn's Display I Viking Office produc~s Waste Management Services Zepper, Allen I Ziegler, Inc. i I I I MANUAL CHECKS : Blue Cross/Blue shieJd I Junker Sanitation se1'vice M. I. A. M. A. Ne~ Brighton, City 0* Postmaster 1 Postmaster ' Postmaster Term Life Insurance pa per Annual Dues Membership-Stevensen Refund sac Charge Black Dirt Maintenance Contract Refund sac Charge Energy Charge Recharge/Re-fill Oil Test-Air Conditioner Air Conditioner Service Supplies Shipping/Foil 2 Benches Mileage/Lunches Slugs/Shells Cushion Turf/Fountain Exam-Zanie~ski . Concert-Pioneer Park Refund-Blue Cross Engineering 2 Gauges Steam-Clean Culvert State - Aid Targets Blacktop Supplies Repair Pump Bield Lining Chalk Concert-pioneer Park Uniforms Library Tissue/To~els Flags Office Supplies Rental Chapter Meet ings Valve August Billing August Payment Ice Arena Conference Meet ing-Kr iese 1 Postage-Meter Postage-Quarterly Bill Postage-Quarterly Bill " 993.03 29. 12 35.00 25.00 342.76 228.00 271.50 342.76 15,348.78 59.10 100.00 169.88 419.75 33.22 491. 98 83.63 78.03 2,464.40 46.00 175.00 279.02 10,880.98 44.00 . 311. 93 46,882.00 73.75 884.94 13.02 1,183.55 29.00 175.00 147 .25 465.75 140.25 86 . 53 13 1. 72 186.00 20.00 130 .69 . 2 , 3 95 . 94 43,000.00 190.00 12.00 1,000.00 42.11 509.34 . . . . . . ~ Stafford, R. H. Washington County Treasurer Stillwater, City of Upper Midwest Regional Conf. Weaver, James Addendum to Bills American Linen Supply Croixside Press Kriesel, Nile L. G & K Services McGladrey & Pullen The Parley Group Pinky's Croixland Raleigh Limo Service _ S & T Office Products 1988 State Fire Chief's Conference Bagaas, Gary Hazardous Waste License Reimbursement Petty Cash Conf.Russell/Terwedo Food Service Linen Service-Arena Cards-Terwedo Expenses Uniform Rental Audit Re fund-permi t Clean Line Refund Part of License Chair Registration-Workshop Refund-Filing Fee Adopted by the Council this 6th day of September, 1988. APPROVED FOR PAYMENT 29.00 100.76 105.00 50.00 39.00 51.00 12 . 71 722.30 5,630.00 300.00 80.00 10.00 200.00 300.00 50.00 . . . APPLICATIONS - September 6, 1988 CONTRACTORS Roofing New A & A Roofing, Inc. 7146 Shad Ave. Centerville, Mn. 55038 Encon Utilities - Consolidated Plbmg. Excavators New 1530 E. Cliff Road Burnsville, Mn. 55337 Fenc-Co, Inc. Fencing New 5222 Hanson Ct. Crystal, Mn. 55429 Fredkove Construction General Contractor Renewal 4220 Osgood Ave.No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Rudy J. Lenz, Inc. Masonry & Brick Work Renewal 3045 No. McKnight Rd. Maplewood, Mn. 55109 Larry Lindholm Masonry Masdonry & Brick Work Renewal 5810 Evergreen Lane Shoreview, Mn. 55126 New Homes Coordinated 2230 Orwell Ct. No. Stillwat~r, Mn. 55082 Pacific Pool and Patio 6922 - 55th St. No. North St. Paul, Mn. 55109 General Contractor 'Renewal General Contractor Renewal J.B. Swedenborg Construction, Inc. 7685 Corporate Way Eden Prairie, Mn. 55344 New General Contractor 1 . . . RESOLUTION NO. 7955 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7948 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota that Resolution No. 7948 be amended as follows: Add the names of Joe Rheinberger 818 West Olive Street 439-6790 El eanor Reusch 1615 No. Second Street 439-5981 Marlys Sturm 712 West Pine Street 439-3040 to the Alternate List. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR ... . . . . Cit~ Council Cit~ of Stillwater Stillwater, MN 55082 August 20, 1988 Dear Council Members, I am writing this letter to express a concern of mine, and maybe of many other people in our communit~. First of all it is bad enough all the advertising that we receive in the mail and in the Sunda~ papers, now I see that we also are receiving another piece of advertising thrown on our door step sometime on Sunda~. We also receive a weekl~ paper from the 'Free Press?' then we receive political flyers stuck in our door and today I received a menu from some gas station. M~ concern is this: I can stop m~ mail from being delivered while on vacation and I can stop the newspaper that I subscribe to from being delivered, but what the hell do I do with all the other Junk that is dropped off on m~ door step while I am on vacation for a couple of weeks? This Just seems like an open invitation to some creep to break into my house. Is it possible for the cit~ to regulate all this material, that is unsolicited, from being dropped at my house to be either left, soaked in the rain (if it ever rains again), being blown around the neighborhood creating an unsightl~ mess or whatever. Thanks for reading, ~ A concerned citizen .. '. ,f-..' MAGNUSON & DIEPERINK . ATTORNEYS AT LAW THE GRAND GARAGE & GALLERY 324 SOUTH MAIN STREET STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 (612) 439-9464 David T. Magnuson Ann L. Dieperink Susan L. Thorn Administrative Assistant Lisa Gidlow Moriarty Legal Assistant MEMO TO: NILE KRIESEL AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: DAVID T. MAGNUSON, STILLWATER CITY ATTORNEY DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 IN RE: REGULATION OF NEWSPAPER VENDING DEVICES . Some years ago, the City of Roseville adopted an Ordinance prohibiting the installation of newspaper tubes on public right- of-ways. The st. Paul Dispatch immediately sought a Restraining Order in the District Court of Ramsey County and Judge Schultz, in a learned opinion, said that the Ordinance bridged the constitutional right to free speech contained in the First Amendment. Subsequently, the City of Roseville adopted a permit process and this sort of regulation is permissable. I enclose a copy of the current Roseville Ordinance that has withstood court challenges, however, before we draft such an Ordinance for consideration, the entire staff should be allowed to comment on the implimentation of it's provisions. I await council's direction before doing further work. . . M E M 0 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Ni 1 e L. Kri ese 1, City Coordi na tor Mary Lou Johnson, City Clerk September 1, 1988 Request for payment of Med Center Insurance About one and one-half years ago the Council authorized full payment of the Blue Cross medical & hospital insurance for family coverage for department heads, which included the City Clerk. At that time, I did not carry family coverage so could not take advantage of this benefit. Since that time my-husband has retired, I was included in his insurance at work which is Med Center HMO. Now I must pick up that fee ($129.34 per quarter). I would like to continue under the Med Center Insurance as it will cover me when I also retire. The Blue Cross at the City of Stillwater will not cover me after I retire. . Therefore, I am reques ti rig that the City pay the Med Center cost of $129.34 plus the single Blue Cross coverage of $226 14 ner quarter for a total amount of $355.48. The cos tof Blue Cross family coverage is $572.82 per quarter so my costs are considerably cheaper. . # ~. ~rn ST. CROIX VALLEY~YOUTH SERV[CE BUREAU 101 WEST PINE STREET, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 (612) 439-8800 . August 29, 1988 The Honorable Wally Abrahamson, Mayor Stillwater City Council Ci ty Hall 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Abrahamson and Council Members: This year marked our tenth anniversary of serving the communities that share our commitment to helping young people and their-families. As we look ahead to the next decade and beyond we are asking that you continue to provide the essential funding support we need to continue our work with young people at risk. .' Once again we are basing our funding request on population and ask that the city of Stillwater contribute $20,468.00 as the enclosed formula outlines. The total municipal level we hope to raise of $63,367.00 represents approximately 36~ of our total FY 89 budget of $178,000.00. Ten years ago the vision of a few concerned community leaders has grown into a highly respected and effective resource for families and young people. The local community support of the Youth Service Bureau is the foundation upon which our shared dream has flurished. I would be pleased to appear before the City Council to discuss our request in more detail. Thank you again for your continued support and consideration. Very truly yours, ~~ Paul P. Weiler Executive Director enc. cc: Nile Kriesel, Coordinator . o - A P.rtne, In Unlled W., ~~ 0' ~. . . . " , ST. CROIX VALLEY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU 1989 Municipal Funding Requests -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ of youth served % of total population contribution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Afton 5.0 6.4 Bayport 4.0 4.7 Bay town Township 2.5 2. 1 , Grant Township 4.2 8.2 Lake Elmo 12.6 14.4 Lakeland 6.6 4 . 9 Lakeland Shores .5 .5 Lake St. Croix Beach 2.3 2.9 Marine on St. Croix 1.7 1.4 May Township 2.8 5.5 Oak Park Heights 8.9 8 . 1 St. Mary's Point 1.1 .9 Stillwater 34.8 32.3 Stillwater Township 4.7 4.3 I West Lakeland Township 2.3 3.4 I Other 6.0 3.4 Total: 100.0 100.0 $ 4,055 2,979 1,330 5, 196 9, 125 3,105 317 1,838 887 3,485 5, 133 570 20,468 2,7214 2, 155 63,367 . . . ..Iii REGIONAL TRo1NSIT B04RD Mears Pork Centre 230 East 5th Street St, Paul, Minnesota 55101 612/292-8789 August 16, 1988 Mary Lou Johnson Clerk City of Stillwater 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Johnson: I would like to invite yo~ to a breakfast meeting of local officials and legislators from communities in Washington County to discuss transit issues. The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, at the White Hat Restaurant, 11011 Stillwater Blvd. (near the intersection of Highway 5 and County Road 17) in Lake Elmo. . This will be the fourth year that I have held such annual meetings with government officials. They provide an excellent forum to discuss the current ac_tivities of the Regional Transit Board. I will spend some time this year discussing new suburban transit services currently being developed, the future of light rail transit in the Twin Cities area, the current status of our Metro Mobility program for disabled persons and other appropriate topics. More importantly, I want this meeting to be an opportunity for you to express your ideas and suggestions about the current and future direction of transit in our metropolitan area. I would also like to allow time at this meeting for you to ask any specific questions you may have about any transit issue. I am a firm believer of good communication in the public descision-making process and hope that you will find time in your busy schedule to attend this meeting. As I know your time is limited, we will conclude this meeting no later than 9:00 a.m. I look forward to having breakfast with you on September 8 at the White Hat Restaurant and discussing our region's transit topics. If you will be able to attend this meeting, would you please call Marie at our office at 229-2750 by September 6. We want to be able to notify the restaurant as to how many people to expect. Sincerely, ~~~ Ell iott perovi ch Chairman An Equal Opportunity Employer 183 University Ave. East St. Paul, MN 55101.2526 (612) 227.5600 (FAX: 221.0986) League of Minnesota Cities August 23, 1988 FROM: Mayors, Managers, and Clerks James Scheibel, President, League of Minnesota cities council President, City of st. Paul TO: RE: 1988 LMC Regional Meetings/Issue Papers Each year the League of Minnesota cities conducts a series of regional meetings to provide an informal occasion for local officials to join in shaping the LMC agenda for the next legislative session. The regional meetings provide a special avenue for the League's board, officers, and staff to receive direction from local officials on the priorities of municipalities throughout the state. The regional meetings are important to appropriate policy formation. The meetings are a time to discuss our commonalities and our diversities as Minnesota municipalities, and to identify the strengths .and needs on which we want to act. The regional meetings are also a time for us to share as local elected officials. . The focus of the afternoon program, which begins at 2:30 pm, is personnel issues such as how to employ, terminate, discipline, and develop an affirmative action plan. There also will be two separate roundtables to discuss Minnesota's new property tax system and how your city is progressing with its comparable worth plan. The evening's agenda will deal with important legislative issues. Attached are issue papers on truth in taxation requirements, the homestead credit program, land use legislation, the local government pay equity act, PERA pension benefits, the development of an ethical code for elected officials, and the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. At each regional meeting, participants will be asked to complete a ballot sheet indicating their positions on these issues-.-- Please review these issue papers with your council so your city is prepared to complete the ballot. This year, the League is adding a new dimension to our regional meetings. We will present a special slide show for city officials and legislators on the "State of the cities." The slide show details the latest information about the financial status of Minnesota's cities. PLEASE PERSONALLY INVITE YOUR LEGISLATORS TO THE REGIONAL MEETING YOUR CITY WILL BE ATTENDING. This will give you an opportunity to discuss these critical issues with your own legislators. . === OVER ==== Mayors, Managers, and Clerks . Page 2 August 23, 1988 I sincerely hope you ~ill be able to attend the regional meeting in your area. Your pa~ticipation is welcomed. Each city will receive an invitation frOD the ~ost city in your area. However, if for some reason you do DO;t, please call the contact person listed for the regional meeting your: city would like to attend to make reservations. League of innesota Cities 1988 Regional Meetings Agenda Afternoon Session -- :30 - 5:00 m 1. Personnel Issues] -- ( 2 : 3 0 - 3: 3 0 pm) I I Break 3:30,- r:4~ pm Round ~able D1Sc~ss1ons How to hire, fire, discipline, deal with veteran preference hearings, and develop an affirmative action program 2. I I I I I i state of the cities B Comparable Worth Plans and Implementation Schedules . 3. Minnesota's New Property Tax system -- 5:00 - 5:30 m A special slide show tresentation, for city officials and legislators, concerning the 'State of the cities." The slide show will highlight the financial status of c'ties -- trends in city spending, property taxes, state aids, and PUblij employment. I 1 Evenin Session 5:PO - 9:30 m 1. Social Hour 5: 0 - 6:15 pm 2. Dinner -- 6:30 pml I 3. Welcome by Rost c~ty I 4. Welcome by LMC Prbsident, James Scheibel I I 5. Presentation of I~sue Papers and Discussion 6. Comments by Legislators j I I and Legislative Candidates . League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Ave. East St. Paul, MN 55101.2526 (612) 227.5600 (FAX: 221.0986) League of Minnesota cities 1988 Regional Meetings Date Tues., September 6 Wed., September 7 Thurs., September 8 Mon., september 12 . Wed., September 14 Thurs., September 15 Mon., September 19 Tues., September 20 Wed., September 21 Thurs., September 22 . Mon., September 26 City Location/contact Person Bemidji Holiday Inn Dorothy Boe, City Clerk (218) 751-5610 Floodwood Floodwood Community Center Mary Larva, City Clerk (218) 476-2751 Hoyt Lakes Hoyt Lakes Arena Rick Bradford, Administrator (218) 225-2344 New Brighton Robert ,Lee's Restaurant Pat Lindquist (612) 633-1533 Plummer Afternoon: Plummer City Hall Evening: Plummer School Deb DuChamp, City Clerk (218) 465-4239 Henning Henning Community Center Wilma Morse, Clerk-Treasurer (218) 583-2402 Tracy Tracy Servicmen's Center David Spencer, Finance Director (507) 629-4020 Kerkhoven Kerkhoven civic Center Mona Doering, Clerk-Treasurer (507) 264-2581 Cold Spring Blue Heron Verena Weber, Clerk-Treasurer (612) 685-3653 Pine City Community Room, Munc. Bldg. Dan Kieselhorst, Clk-Treas. {612} 629-2988 Plainview Afternoon: America~ Legion Evening: Clayt's Supper Club Don Koverman, Administrator (507) 534-2229 ==== OVER -=== League of Date Tues., September 27 Wed., September 28 Thurs., September 29 'innesota Cities 1988 Regional Meetings I (continued) I City Location/Contact Person I Austin I I I st. James New Prague Austin Country Club Darrell Stacy, Administrator (507) 437-7671 st. James VFW Club David Osberg; city Manager (507) 375-3241 New Prague Golf Club Jerome Bohnsack, Admin.-Clerk (612) 758-4401 . . . ~[[[5 ,.ue of MinaelOla Cil;.. Truth in Taxation . Question Should the League support the new Truth in Taxation process with amendments to make it workable? Background For payable 1990, all cities (except those under 2,500 population), counties, school districts, and certain special districts must comply with a new "Truth in Taxation" process. That process will require: . adopting a budget and certifying a levy to the county auditor by August 15 of every year; . mailing by September 15 of an individual notice to each taxpayer indicating the effect of the proposed tax increase on the taxpayer's property tax bill (the increases separately for each local unit); . publishing a one-quarter page advertisement in a newspaper of general paid circulation notifying citizens of a public hearing to discuss proposed tax increases; and . . holding a public budget hearing by October 25 at which time the council (board) must finalize the budget which cannot exceed the original budget proposed on August 15. Current League Position The League has taken no position yet, because this is a new provision. Arguments Should the League support the new Truth in Taxation process with amendments to make it workable? Yes No . It would be politically naive and per- ceived as unreasonable for the League to oppose Truth in Taxation. League opposition would make it ap- pear that cities fear having to face the public and disclose facts about their budgets and levies. . With tight levy limits (Payable 1990 levy limit will be only three percent), Truth in Taxation is redundant and overly restrictive of cities' budget making abilities. . - over - Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 1 Should the League support the new Truth in Taxation . process with a~endments to make it workable? Arguments (continued) I i ! i Yes I I . League opposition wo~ld be fruitless because the Legislatur~ is committed to keeping Truth in Tpcation. Legis- lators believe that sucli a process will help make local~units more "accountable" to the ublic for their levy and budget deci ions. In addi- tion, legislators bel~eve Truth in Taxation will make Ipcal taxpayers better understan1 how local governments--not tre stateuset property tax levels. . i . Truth in Taxation he~ings could be useful to cities in elping them demonstrate to local taxpayers the cost of state manda es (like com- parable worth, for exa. pie). Truth in Taxation hearings cQuld also help make taxpayers underlltand how state aids can have a major impact on tax- payer bills. It will also indicate cities' portion of tax bill rei a ive to other lo- cal units. I I . The League's general support for Truth in Taxation WO~ld put cities in a better position to s ccessfully seek amendments that will make the process more work~ble and less onerous for cities. GnIIY if the League is cooperative can w~ hope to im- prove the new law. I I . With the existence of~ruth in Taxa- tion, the League coul make a better case for loosening or liminating levy limits. Fol' example, the League could recommend th~t the state re- quire Truth in Taxatio only if a local unit needs to exceed ts levy limit; if the local unit stays ithin the levy limit then no Trut in Taxation would be required. Question No . Truth in Taxation will be a very costly process: cities must share (with counties and schools) in the cost of generating individual notices (estimated to cost $2 per notice) and the quarter-page newspaper ad can cost as much as $2,000 in some newspapers. . The August 15 levy certification date is far too early for cities to be able to make realistic budget projections for the coming year. This early date-- com'ained with the requirement that the final adopted budget not exceed the original August 15 proposed budget--will' put cities in a financial strait jacket. . . The method for calculating the proposed property tax increases which will appear on taxpayer state- ments will be misleading and inac- curate. The proposed property tax in- creases will likely overstate the impact of budget increases on tax bills and likely to alarm taxpayers. . Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 2 ~ITlJE ~ of Minnesota Cities . Homestead Credit Question Should the League support the change to eliminate the Homestead Credit and convert it into an aid program, called Transition Aid beginning with taxes payable 1990? Background . A law that the Senate Taxes Committee drafted, has scheduled elimination of Homestead Credit in Payable 1990 to be replaced by "Transition Aid." For the homeowner, the benefit of the Homestead Credit will become part of the new classification structure. The tax capacity percentage (or assessment rate) for homes under $68,000 will decrease from 2.17 percent to 1.00 percent in 1990. Property tax statements will continue to show a "synthetic" Homestead Credit even though the credit is discontinued in 1990. In the first year, this "synthetic" Home- stead Credit will reflect approximately the same amount of tax relief that each homestead received through the past Homestead Credit. However, if the property value of the homestead increases or if the local tax capacity rate (mill rate) in- creases, this "synthetic" Homestead Credit amount shown to the homeowner will automatically increase even though the Transition Aid that the local unit receives . may decline or remain the same. For local governments, Transition Aid payments will replace the Homestead Credit. In the first year (1990), Transition Aid payments will approximately reim- burse each local government for the tax base it will lose by lowering the tax capacity percentage on lower-valued homes from 2.17 to 1.00 percent. Thus, Transition Aid payments in 1990 will be roughly similar to what the local unit received from the Homestead Credit reimbursement in 1989. In future years, however, the formula for allocating Transition Aid could change. Senate authors of the Transition Aid program have stated that Tr~nsition Aid funding could gradually decrease in the future while the funding for other aid programs increases. For example, Senate authors have suggested that the portion of Transition Aid going to schools could be redirected through the school aid formula. Similarly the portion of Transition Aid going to cities could be redirected through the Local Government Aid (LGA) formula. Current Position . The League's policy does not specifically support or oppose the elimination of the Homestead Credit. - over - Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 3 Arguments ..... . Should the Lea~ue support the change to eliminate the Homestead Cregit and convert it into an aid program, called Transiti n Aid beginning with taxes payable 1990? . Yes . Converting the Homes ead Credit to an aid program will fr e up roughly $700 million in prop rty tax relief funds and would allo the Legisla- ture to alJocate tho e funds dif- ferently from the way I they are cur- rently allocated. For e~ample, more aid could go to cOmfUnitieS with greater needs and I wer wealth. (Under the current Homestead Credit program, legiS]~tors have less discretion over redirec ing, funds.) , The state could fund GA for cities at a higher level. In th ] past, most in- creases in property tIDf relief dollars went to the grow in . Homestead Credit program. C nverting the Credit progn.m into a aid program would give the Legisla ure more con- trol over spending fo that program and allow them to cha nel more dol- lars to LGA. . . The Legislature has m'sperceived the Homestead Credit rogram as a strong incentiVe to loc I governments to spend and levy mor , making local governments less "a ,countable" to taxpayers. Eliminating the Home- stead Credit will eliminate that misperception. i State spending for the~ransition Aid program will be more redictable and stable than state sp nding for the Homestead Credit has been, since the new aid program kill not neces- sarily be linked to locrl property tax levels. I 1 . No . Cuts in the new Transition Aid program would be easier for the Legislature to make because there would no longer be a direct link be- tween the Homestead Credit that shows up on homeowners' tax state- ments and the aid the state pays to local governments. . Unlike the LGA program, taxpayers understand the Homestead Credit program. It is a popular program for which the Legislature has maintained funding. Taxpayers are not likely to understand or support funding for the new Transition Aid program. . . The new Transition Aid program is an "aid" program, like LGA. Annual battles over formula changes and manipulation of the formula are more likely. The lower-wealth communities that may receive more aid under the new Transition Aid program (than they did under Homestead Credit) will- ~- become less self-reliant and more dependent upon state aid, making them more vulnerable to the state's potential financial problems and potentially more subject to state dic- tates about how the city finances its services and what it provides. . . The disparities in homestead tax bur- dens between communities could . widen. Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings..Page 4 ![WS f\W or Minn~SOla Cities . Local Government Pay Equity Act Question Should the League support the following changes to the Local Government Pay Equity Act.... . Review of pay equity plans by state agencies? . Arbitration review of city plans? . A clarification of the definition of implementation? · A definition stating that a city has accomplished im- plementation when the trend line for female classes and the trend line for male classes of employees are substan- tially equal? Background --General . The Legislatllre in 1984 mandated_ that every local government conduct a comparable worth study, report the results of its study to the state by October 1, 1985, and imple- ment its plan for establishing equitable compensation relationships among female, male, and balanced classes of employees by October 1, 1987. The bill did not set penalties for non-compliance. By early 1988, over 80 percent of cities had filed their reports and many had imple- mented their plans to make the compensation adjustments that their studies indicated. The Legislature acted in 1988 to compel compliance for non-reporting jurisdictions by imposing a stricter levy limit on those communities which have not reported by October 1, 1988. The law also set a penalty for cities and other local governments which do not complete implementation by December 31, 1991. Their local government aid will decrease by five percent for each year they have not implemented their plan. Both the Department of Human Rights and the Department of Employee Relations (DOER) sought additional changes to the law, which the League and other local govern- ment representatives were able to successfully delay. These issues and others are likely to be presented to the 1989 Legislature. . - over - Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 5 Pay Equity--Review of plans Some proponents of comparable worth have alleged that some studies that local govern- . ments have done are defectiive either because the methodology used was flawed or be- cause the study was done i~ bad faith. The law allows challenges through the Human Rights Department or the Gourts, but the Human Rights Department wants legislation that would provide a mechanism by which that department may decide that a particular system is defective. The dedartment has suggested one option where the commissioners of human rights and DOERI would consult and decide whether a study is defective. I Regardless of which reviewl mechanism is preferred, unless the Legislature establishes standards and criteria by wtich to conduct a review there is no "safe harbor" for cities and other local units of govrrnment: every study would be open to challenge. Current League Position: I None. . Arguments I - I 1 i Should the League support... . DOER review of city plans? . Human Rights Department review of city plans? . Both departments review of city plans? I I . Yes i Designating the comm.lssioners as the review mechanism wduld be simple and efficient. The Department of Employee Relations has the most ex- perience with the law ~ince it helped draft and lobby the 19~4 bill. I I Arguments I Should the League support... . Arbitration review lof city plans? i Yes . Setting lip a panel I similar to a veterans' preferencel panel where employees select a r~presentative, the employer selects I a representa- tive, and those two d~signees select a third, neutral represFntative would n;ore likely result in rnbiased deci- SIOns. I i . No . If review of some type is necessary, it is imperative that the reviewing body is as neutral as possible. Neither of these departments is neutral. They are advocates of certain con- stituencies and interests, and should not have authority to judge the merits of a particular study. No . The current system of allowing chal- lenges through the Department of Human Rights or the courts is suffi- cient. . Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings..Page 6 Pay Equity--Definition of Implementation . Both the original law and the 1988 penalty law require implementation, yet many people believe that term is not satisfactorily defined. Some local governments have used com- pensation corridors which some view as institutionalizing pay disparities. These corridors work as follows: the local government draws an all class or employee trend line and states that it will implement the law to bring all classes of employees to within 10 percent (or other percentage) of the line. Because most male classes would be along the top of the corridor and most female classes would be along the bottom of the corridor comparable worth proponents argue that this approach institutionalizes a 20 percent disparity in com- pensation between women and men, the very thing comparable worth was intended to eliminate. They, therefore, argue that a definition of implementation is necessary. Also, under current law DOER must indicate which local government is to be penalized for failing to imple- ment. DOER staff do not like corridors or the all-employee line to the extent that a public employer indicates that it will use these permanently, so any use of corridors as part of a city's implementation willlikeJy be disallowed by DOER unless the Legislature specifically authorizes cities to use corridors. Current League Position None. . Arguments , Should the League support... . A clarification of the definition of implementation? Yes No . Without a satisfactory definition of implementation, DOER will be asked to enforce an ambiguous law, perhaps to the disadvantage of local governments. . No definition of implementation is acceptable. . In defining implementation, the Legislature will need to address the issues of contracting out or terminat- ing programs or services as a result of comparable worth; joint powers entities or other units which are al- most exclusively female; main- tenance or updating of plans; use of market rates to justify departures from the studies, and; arbitration awards that substantially ignore the findings of the studies. . - over - Issue Paper-~1988 Regional Meetings--Page 7 Arguments 1 I Should the League support... . A definition statilng that a city has accomplished implementation when the trend I~ne for female classes and the trend line for male classes of employ~es are substantially equal? . Yes Using this definition 01 implementa- tion will eliminate man of the incon- sistences and ambig ities, which could likelyy result i fewer chal- lenges to local plans nd more effi- cient implementation. . In order to use a trend line many employers will use corridors which result in most male classes being at the top of the corridor and most female classes at the bottom result- ing in a 20 percent disparity in com- pensation between men and women. No Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 8 ,.. . -. . ~ffi}E Land Use .....1"" or MinuSOla CilW. . . . Question Should the League support the passage of a recodified, unified, and modified land use planning law? Background The League has been cooperating and participating in a review of the municipal land use planning statutes. The Governor's Advisory Council on State-Local Rela- tions is conducting that review. That effort has produced draft legislation which was initially before the 1988 Legislature. The draft legislation makes many substantial changes to the current planning and zoning statutes (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462). These changes would require the creation of a separate board of adjustment (city councils would not be able to issue variances, but could only review the action of the board of adjustment on appeal); modify the oefinition of undue hardship required for issuance of variances to a lower, easier to meet standard of undue difficulty, require the adop- tion of a brief comprehensive plan as a prerequisite of adopting zoning or other official controls, and; prohibit the practice of conditional zoning where a city agrees to rezone a parcel of property but only if the owner complies with certain conditions. The legislation also authorizes cities to impose impact fees on develop- ment in order to pay for infrastructure improvements. Current League Position The League supports selected amendments to the existing planning enabling statutes and opposes proposals that restrict cities' current substantive and procedural flexibility to address unique circumstances. Argument Should the League support the passage of a recodified, unified, and modified land use planning law? Yes No . The legislation would unify the local government planning statutes making land use control powers and procedures easier to teach and learn. It would clear up existing ambiguities in the law, provide additional author- ity to cities in some regards, and at- tempt to promote intergovernmental cooperation among local units of government. . The legislation would create as many uncertainties as it would resolve, as well as restrict cities' flexibility in adopting administrative procedures and structures that meet unique local needs. Further, opponents of the legislation argue that the current law is not broken and there is no need for substantial reform. Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 9 illJ5. M--.. CilWo . PERA Question Should the League support the increases in PERA pen- sion benefits, which could lead to removal of other benefits from members, and increased costs to employers? Background . During the 1988 session, Senator Don Moe introduced legislation to provide a level benefit formula for coordinated members of 1.5 percent of salary per year for all years of service (now one percent for first 10 years and 1.5 percent thereafter); and change the normal retiremenJ age to 62 (now 65) as a substitute for the current three percent per year reduction in benefits applicable to those retiring before age 65, which would be replaced by the actuarial rate (approximately six percent per year under age 65) By proposing benefit increases, he hoped to gain support for eliminating the rule of 90 and the favorable early retirel;Ilent reduction factor, both available to PERA members but not to those in other statewide funds. Although the Senate passed this proposal, the House leadership refused to accept the package, because it removes benefits arguably contractually committed, at least as to vested members, and because of its high long-term costs. The proposed level formula benefit would phase in over five years and thus be rela- tively inexpensive in the early years. However, over the next 22 years, it would cost PERA employers and employees over $730 million each and require a contribution increase of 0.75 percent of .salary from each. Of greater significance is the impact on the state treasury. Because the state pays the employer cost for state employee retire- ment and indirectly for teachers, the proposal would take an additional amount in excess of $2 billion from the state treasury over the same time. Obviously, this would substantially reduce the amount of discretionary funds available for local government aid, property tax relief, and many other programs in future years. Legislators are sure to raise the issue again in the 1989 session. There will be strong employee support for legislation providing all the proposed beIlefit increases without the proposed benefit cuts. Thus, any 1989 legislation is likely to be even more expen- sive than the 1988 proposal. Current League Position The League opposes the repeal of the rule of 90 and any other benefit which people have relied on during their employment. Therefore, the League opposes the proposal. . - over - Issue Paper-.1988 RegJooal Meetiogs--Page 11 Arguments Should the League support the increases in PERA pen- sion benefits, wltich could lead to removal of other benefits from ptembers, and increased costs to employers? Yes . Coordinated PERA forn1lUla benefits per year of service are 'low in com- parison with retireme.nt benefits provided to public employees in other states: Wisconsin 1.6 percent; North Dakota 1.5 percent; Sout~ Dakota 1.2 percent; or 2.0 percen~ -less Social Security. . . The proposal would make ,teachers' and state employees' benefits! more nearly equal to PERA benefits. ; No . The long-term expense of this proposal would crowd out other needed programs like property tax relief and local govern- ment aids. . ;11"' . . Coordinated PERA benefits are not low when compared to average retirement benefits of all Minnesotans nor do they typically provide a substandard retire- ment benefit to full career (30 years and longer) employees when Social Security benefits are figured in (40 percent of high five years average salary, plus So- cial Security). . Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 12 . ~[gill .......01 MialtnOUl Cil~.. State-Mandated Voting EquiplDent . Question Should the League support a state-mandated system of voting equipment? Background During the 1987 session, legislators considered a proposal that would have barred first class cities from using optical scan equipment unless they altered the equipment to meet certain requirements, During the same session, other legislation would have required party row balloting. Those requirements would have had serious impact on cities and required ex- pensive equipment changes. (Party row balloting means that the candidates of each political party are listed in a row on the ballot, similar in design to the ballot for lever voting machines.) Party row balloting would require costly retrofitting of optical scan equipment. During the 1987 mini session, legislators discussed a "color-coded" ballot. The Legislature approved the requirement as an amendment to the secretary of state's housekeeping legis- lation in the '88 session. The requirement mandates that paper ballot layout provide three vertical columns and that each major political party have a separate column. Cities which have punch card voting systems that cannot accommodate a party punch indicator may not use the punch card system in a state partisan primary election. . Current League Position The League currently supports state law permitting cities to select whichever state- approved voting equipment the city prefers to best meet the needs -of the community. It is the League's policy that cities' investment in voting equipment must be protected. The secretary of state's certification of equipment should be thorough and provide assurance that the equipment will be usable and reliable over a long period of time. Arguments Should the League support a state-mandated system of voting equipment? Yes . For some time, lawmakers have been concerned about the extent to which some voting equipment fails to prevent primary election voters from crossing over and voting for candidates of op- posite political parties, thereby in- validating their ballot. The party punch indicator allows voters to indicate a party preference at a partisan primary and aids in accurate and efficient count- ing of partisan primary election results. . No . The League opposes state-mandated changes in election laws that do not benefit city elections; are difficult to administer; or make current city voting equipment obsolete or costly to retrofit. Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 13 . .- . Code of Ethics for Public Officials Question Should the League recommend a code of ethics for elected officials which it could present to the Legis- lature if that body proposes a state code of ethics for public officials? Background Members of the 1987 Elections and Ethics Committee considered ethical issues confronting city officials. The committee examined current statutes on conflict of interest, and sought legal guidance on possible inconsistencies be- tween laws on conflict of interest in contracts and incompatibility of offices. Members'of the Metropolitan Area Managers Association and the Minnesota Association of Urban Management Assistants have also been reviewing cur- rent state law that regulates the public actions and behavior of local officials. Their work has led to the development of a proposed code of conduct for appointed officials. In early August, the Senate Governmental Operations Committtee heard tes- timony from the executive directors of the Massachusetts and Wisconsin Et- hics Commissions on the regulation of ethical conduct of state and local of- ficials. Senators expressed concern about how much authority such entities should have to enforce ethical standards at the local level. Current League Position The League supports an in-depth study of state law as it relates to official conduct of interest and incompatible offices in order to offer amendments to the State Legislature. City officials recognize the importance of avoiding conflict of interest and work hard to maintain public trust and confidence. Because of the importance of ethical issues, many city officials feel the League should offer recommenda- tions to the Legislature. - over - Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 15 Arguments ~ .. ~ . Should the League recommend a code of ethics for elected officials which it could present to the Legis- lature if that b~dy proposes a state code of ethics for public officials~ Yes . While many cities havel adopted offi- cial codes of ethics, many officials are unfamiliar with conflict of interest statutes and ethical pdnciples that apply to day-to-day citYi policymaking or operations. The Lea~ue has exten- sive experience in wor~ing with both elected and appointed 1 city officials. LMC, through a commi~tee of city of- ficials, is the appropriate forum for the development of redommendation to cities on the adoption of local codes of ethics. The I League also needs to be prepared to make recom- mendations to the Legislature con- cerning the adoption o~ a state code of ethics for public o1cia1s. No . Ethical judgments are intensely per- sonal and specific to actual cir- cumstances and actions and cannot be adequately legislated or codified through state legislation. There may be some problems and confusion that result from inconsistencies in the state law on conflict of interest and 'incompatibility of offices. However, there is no evidence or indication that creation of a statewide code would offer better outcomes or as- sistance to local officials beyond that already available through state statutes and court decisions and through the adoption of local codes of ethics that respond to local cirumstances and needs. . . Further, since any code of ethics codified in the statutes would affect county, township, and school officials as much as city officials, the League should not expend the resources to take the lead on this problem, knowing in advance the tremendous time demands needed to familiarize and gain approval of local governmental entities. . Issue Paper..1988 Regional Meetings..Page 16 [!lli5 01 MinorlOla Cities Federal Tax Policy .uestion Should the League support federal legislation to re- establish tax-exemption for municipal bonds? Background The LMC Federal Legislative Committee is considering a policy to support local au- thority to raise revenues without federal intrusion. The policy would include support for establishing tax-exempt municipal borrowing by means of federal legislation. In April, the V.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Carolina v. Baker that there is no constitutional protection (under the theory of reciprocal immunity) providing immunity from taxation for municipal bonds. Therefore, cities must seek enactment of federal- local fiscal policy which recognizes and. maintains local authority to issue tax-exempt bonds and refrains from interfering with traditional methods of local government financing. ' Current League Position The League supports the tax-exempt status of municipal bond interest and urges Congress to conduct a comprehensive review of restrictions on tax-exempt financing under the 1986 Tax.Reform Act. The Le_ague seeks restoration of cities' authority to use tax-exempt municipal bonds, particularly for housing, local improvements, and development designed to maintain and create jobs and to improve the local economy. . Arguments Should the League support federal legislation to re- establish tax-exemption for municipal bonds? . Yes . With the prospect of a long-term struggle over a growing federal deficit, further challenges to tax- exempt financing appear inevitable unless legislative action reverses or halts the trend. . The 1988 Technical Corrections (Tax) Act now pending in Congress threatens to add significant and costly record-keeping and tax liabili ty provisions that would severely restrict the use of municipal bonds for public purposes. Many cities want legislation to expand the exemption for smaller cities which No . The Supreme Court has consistently ruled against the doctrine of inter- governental (reciprocal) tax im- munity and is simply applying that legal viewpoint to municipal financ- ing. There is no basis for distinquish- ing between costs imposed on cities by a tax on municipal bond interest from costs imposed on cities by a tax on the income from any other con- tract with the city, according to the authors of the recent Supreme Court decision. V.S. Treasury officials have long held that the federal govern- ment had the authority to impose such taxes. - over - Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings..Page 17 Question Should the League support federal legislation to re- establish tax-ex~mption for municipal bonds? Arguments (continued) Yes No issue more than $5 million in bonds in a year to a more realistic limit of $10 million per year. Cities also need tax-exempt financing for job crea- tion; construction and~ehabilitation of affordable low and moderate in- come honsing (si gle family mortgage revenue bo~ds); and the financing of low-inqome rental housing. . Legislative action will simply delay the inevitable as Congress attempts to assure that the federal tax system expands to raise revenues to reduce the deficit. I . Without federal legisllation, cities (and states} face the inevitable loss of what remains of their sovereign powers to raise revenuys without the intrusion o,r interefetence of. the federal government. . . Issue Paper--1988 Regional Meetings--Page 18 :- . ... . . . rlf1TIE Leecue of Minnesole Cities Issue Papers - Ballot . Issue Truth in Taxation Should the League support the new Truth in Taxation process with amendments to make it workable? Homestead Credit Should the League support the change to eliminate the Home- stead Credit and convert it into an aid program, called Transi- tion Aid beginning with taxes payable 1990? . Pay Equity Should the League support the following changes to the Local Government Pay Equity Act.... . Review of pay equity plans by state agencies? . Arbitration review of city plans? . A clarification of the definition of implementation? . A definition stating that a city has accomplished im- plementation when the trend line for female classes and the trend line for male classes of employees are substan- tially equal? ' Land Use Should the League support the passage of a recodified, unified, and modified land use planning law? PERA Should the League support the increases in PERA pension benefits, which could lead to removal of other benefits from members, and increased costs to employers? State-Mandated Voting Equipment _____ _ ___ Should the League support a state-mandated system of voting equipment? Code of Ethics Should the League recommend a code of ethics for elected officials which it could present to the Legislature if that body proposes a state code of ethics for public officials? . Federal Tax Policy Should the League support federal legislation to re-establish tax-exemption for municipal bonds? Yes No 1988 Regional Meetings FROM THE HOME OF Vince & . Elrene Aug. 28, 1988 Mayor Wally Abrahamson City Attorney Dave Magnuson City Council Members Greetings, There's a song that goes: "I love those dear hearts and gentle people, who live in my "2" ARE BETTER THAN "I" home town........Because those dear hearts and gentle people, will never, .ever let you down." And, for over a quarter of a century, this has been true for me. Let me take this opportunity to tell you folks how great it has been to work and live in the Stillwater area with people like you. . Specifically let me thakk you for that resolution vacating that part of John street this past week. Twenty years agol at this time the city council helped me and David Speer host the Mrs. America pageant picnic in Pioneer Park. In between city officials and neighbors helped me with many projects and endeavors. You have shown me that government of the people, by the people, and for the people can and does work in Stillwater, Minn., a great palce to live and work. Thanks for the memories. I/.r~ 4rd8. 21~ Vince Hamann . . . . \~ u..d.-L~. ... . -. ;4 ~" . /1{J...-~ ~. J L-u-<J-.-<f. _ aT ~ 7r-'<- ~ :uc ~ ~~ ~:? fG'~ ~4. Y/ ~ ~ ~,. A..&~ ~ (/ ~ ~u~ ~v ~.rp ~)~r~ iC~ _ _ ~ ~ -Z/u-~. , ti.r---- frt~ f~, ~~