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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-31 CC Packet Special Meeting . r illwater '~ --- - ~ --- -~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J . ,,,!!, ~ . - .,;~-:' January 27, 1989 M E M 0 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989, 4:30 P.M. \ This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 1989 at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 No. Fourth St., Stillwater, Minnesota to discuss thefollowing:~--n . 1. Discussion of garbage rates with Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation. 2. Discussion of Department Head salaries. . 3. Discussion of Team Building Workshop. 4. Apy other business Council may wish to discuss. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . MEETING MINUTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 21, 1988 Members Present: Tom Bader Kathy Cutler Jack Evert Jay Kimble Mary Kueffner Barb MaGuire Cal Stenso-Velo SuzAnn Stenso-Velo Members Absent: Kristie Anderson Also Present: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation Bob Kondrasuk, Citizen Judy Ehrens, Washington County Public Health Department "' \ \ . Discussion: -~----------_.. -- Barb MaGuire said that she had arranged for .at~~r.:';Ithe--RDF pic:Uii in NeWport, Minnesota. The tour would take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 1989. Members were encouraged to attend the tour. . Judy Ehrens explained certain -elements of Washington County" s Recycling Implementation Strategy which was adopted by the County Board on November 30, 1988. Ms. Ehrens said that Stillwater would probably only have residential waste reduction goals (i. e., commercial industrial waste reduction goals would be handled by other programs). A penalty would be assessed against each improved lot ~r'parcel if the goals were not met. Presently, 23.70 is assessed against each parcel in Washington County to help fund solid waste programs and to help fund programs associated with the Lake Jane ground water contamination problem. Jay Kimble said that the City Council would not favor any penalties associated with solid waste reduction. Jack Evert said that a penalty fee may be needed to encourage communi ties to meet their goals. However, Mr. Evert said the County should also establish a rebate or "reward" program for exceeding goals. Discussion followed on the need for a County ordinance and the need for a penalty. Jim Junker said that if a penalty is needed, it should be a tax rather than a fee because the former is deductible. Mr. Junker also felt that the County should have established a tax initially to pay for the tipping fee differential (i.e., RDF fee versus landfill fee}. This would have allowed the homeowner to have a tax deduction rather than an increase in the solid waste collection fee which is not deductible. The Committee also reviewed a handout prepared by Judy Ehrens which composed various recycling programs of some metropolitan communities. . The Committee also reviewed a handout prepared by SuzAnn and Cal Stenso-Velo which showed the effectiveness of various recycling strategies. The most effective strategies with 90% participation was - a program that included bimonthly, mandatory pick-up using specialized containers along with volume base fees. _ This strategy also cost the most per month (45 cents). The least effective strategy (17% participation) was monthly, voluntary pick-up with no volume base fees and no specialized containers. The most questionable strategy was to have a drop-off center with voluntary participation. . i . Barb MaGuire asked the committ~ to list short term and long term goals related to recycling and solid waste re ction. However, Jay Kimble suggested that the goals could not be addressed at this time because the Committee would need to develop information regarding the options available and the advantages, disadvantages associated with etCh option. Mr. Kimble further suggested that this be done a the next meeting The next meeting was scheduled or January 18, 1989. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. I i I Subrni tted by: Nile L. Kriesel Recorder , " \ , \ . . . . . MEETING MINUTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 18, 1989 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Kristie Anderson Kathy Cutler Jay Kimble Barb MaGuire Cal Stenso-Velo SuzAnn Stenso-Velo Members Absent: Tom Bader Jack Evert Mary Kueffner Also Present: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Judy Ehrens, Washington County Pu,bhc Health Department Discussion: \ \ The Committee reviewed a report and information pertaining to the City of White Bear recycling and solid waste program. The City of White Bear had imJ?lemente9-__ a recycling program coupled with volume base fees.q The- report --corrtalned background information on the city's solid waste collection system, a description of the new system and the contract between the city and the waste hauler. - - ....---.--.--...,..-.- . The Committee also reviewed the following items: Recycling tonnage summary for the cities of White Bear and Mounds View, Stillwater waste generation estimates, a newspaper article about the city of Ashland's garbage disposal program, and some additional data pertaining to Washington County. The Cofumittee then discussed various recycling options such as drop-off centers, curbside pickup, mandatory vs voluntary recycling and volume base fees. The advantages, disadvantage and incentives for each option were discussed. Bob Kondrasuk explaining the survey that was given to the parents of Stonebridge Elementary students regarding recycling. The survey indicated that 121 respondents favored curbside pickup and Sl favored a drop-off center. These results indicate that there may be a need for both curbside pickup and a drop- off site. Chairperson MaGuire asked the Committee to think about incentives for encouraging recycling which will be discussed at the next meeting. Ms. MaGuire would develop a synopsis of definitions to be used in the discussion of and reporting of recycling programs. The next meeting was scheduled for 6:30 pm., Thursday, February 2, 1989. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. . Submitted by: Nile L. Kriesel Secretary . . .; MEETING MINUTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 30, 1988 .-:.... Members Present: Kristi Anderson Kathy cutler Mary Kueffner Barb MaGuire Cal Stenso-Velo Suzann Stenso-Velo Members Absent: Jack Evert Also Present: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation Judy Evert, Washington County Public Health Department " Discussion: \ \ -, Judy Ehrens explained some requirements that were included in the Washington County Recycling Implementation Strategy. The_~~g1lJrem.e_nts_;i.ncluding goals and - objectives for waste reduction were the same as discussed. at -the Novernber---IO ,------,'- 1988 meeting (see minutes of November 10, 1988). The Committee continued to discuss methods of achieving the goals requir~cJ.nbytl1~_:trrlp~~.e=rrt.a1:~()I1 strategy. Chairperson MaGuire asked Committee members to develop information on funding for programs related to waste reduction, education target areas, recycling programs in effect in the metro area and effectiveness of various recycling strategies. Chairperson MaGuire would develop a list of short term and long term reco~endations regarding recycling. The next meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. December 21, 1988. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by: Nile L. Kriesel Recorder . . . MEETING MINUTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 10, 1988 Members Present: Tom Bader Kathy cutler Jack Evert Mary Kueffner Barb MaGuire Cal Stenso-Velo Members Absent: Kristie Anderson SuzAnn Stenso-Velo Also Present: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Jim and Debbie Junker, Junker Sanitation Judy Ehrens, Washington County Public Health Department Discussion: ., " " Judy Ehrens explained the proposed Recycling Implementation Strategy that was to be presented to Washington County Board of Commission on N<:>Y~~~;-?~r ).988 for approval. The implementation strategy included:. The program goals for 1990 were to eliminate 4% of the waste_t.hrough wa~1;~_ __ __ reduction, 16% of the waste would be recycled and the balance of 80% would be processed. through the RDF plant in Newport. The plan also provided for mandated recycling and volume base fees if the waste reduction goals were not met by 1990. The plan also called for penalty fees if corranunities did not comply with the mandated programs. Jim Juhker questioned the need for mandatory curbside recycling and the need for volume base fees. Mr. Junker said that the City of Stillwater already had established an excellent solid waste collection program which included just about all types of residential waste pick-up and he did not think that the City Council wanted this service to change. This might happen if a volume base fee system were to be implemented. Mr. Junker also felt that a central drop-off site for recycling would be more cost effective than curbside pick-up. Mary Kueffner said that the most successful recycling programs are weekly curbside pick-up. Ms. Kueffner said she believes that people would not use a central drop-off site and that volume base fees would encourage people to reduce waste and recycle certain materials. Discussion also included services presently provided by Junker Sanitation and the cost to Junker Sanitation for collecting and processing solid waste. The next meeting was set for 6:30 p.m., November 30, 1988. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by: Nile L. Kriesel Recorder . . .' MEETING MINtJTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 26, 1988 6:30 P.M. . .~:'--:," MEMBERS PRESENT: Kristie Anderson Tom Bader Kathy Cutler Jack Evert Barb McGuire Cal Stenso-Velo SuzAnn Stenso-Velo MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: DISCUSSION: Mary Kueffner Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Cal Stenso-Velo reported on the recycling~orkshops that he had attended on October 25th. Mr. Stenso-Velo distributed some of the literature that was provided at the workshop. Nile Kriesel played two video tapes provided by SuzAnn Stenso-Velo. The tapes were on the RDFfacility-and dn "recycling:--The----:---- committee continued to discuss, in general terms, issues related to recycling. A representative from Washington County will be -at the next meeting whith-;s-n scheduled for 6:30 p.m., November 10, 1988. "Ni le Kriesel was directed to contact Jim Junker and have him attend the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. Submitted by: Nile Kriesel Recorder . . . MEETING MINUTES SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 12, 1988 7:00 P.M. ~~ MEMBERS PRESENT: Kristie Anderson Kathy Cutler Jack Evert Mary Kueffner Barb McGuire Cal Stenso-Velo SuzAnn Stenso-Velo MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Bader ALSO PRESENT: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator DISCUSSION: This was the first meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The Committee accepted Barb MaGuire's offer to serve as the Chairperson of the Committee. Mr. Kriesel handed out the Goals and Objectives (Mission Statement) that had been adopted by the Stillwater City Council on October 11, 1988. Mr Kriesel also provided the members with a copy of the Washington County Waste Management Plan adopted in 1986. . Committee discussion centered primarily around recycling. The Committee also discussed the need to develop a data base to help determine costs associated with ~aste collection and disposal. It was decided to invite Tom Haugen, Environmental Health Specialist for Washington County Public Health Department, to the next meeting to talk about the county.s waste management plan and to provide the Committee with ideas pertaining to data gathering. The Committee would also be asking Jim Junker of Junker Sanitation to attend appropriate meetings to gather information and to hear his ideas regarding recycling and/or waste collection/disposal. The next meetings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 1988 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 1988 at Stillwater City Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by: Nile L. Kriesel Recorder 1725 Lilac Drive · Golden Valley, Minnesota .. . . .! M E M 0 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL NILE L. KRIESEL, CITY COORDINATOR JANUARY 27, 1989 MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM As you know, I have been participating in a management development program for the past six months. The program is designed to identify (through a needs assessment) areas where a manager needs to improve his management skills and style. I think the program has been very beneficial to me in understanding my strengths and weaknesses as a manager and ultimately, I hope to improve in all areas of management. At least, it has provided me an opportunity to think about myself as a manager and what I may need to do to "survive"in the management field. This program I am participating in is administered by Don Salverda, President of Attitude Development Consultants, Inc., Roseville, Minnesota. Don is also a Ramsey County Commissioner. The program has previously been available to top managers.--Don--is now starting a program for second level managers (i.e. Department Heads) and I would recommend that the City allow Dave Mawhorter to participate. The program runs for about one (1) year at a cost of $600 per parti ci pant.--I- have talked to Dave about the program and he is very interested. He would be able to attend an orientation session to determine if the program is worthwhile before a final commitment is made. I would request that the Council approve his participation if he deems it worthwhile. . . . ATTITUDE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. Roseville Professional Center . 2233 N. Ham/ine Avenue . Rosevi lie. Minnesota 55113 . (612) 484-1335 c December 1988 TO: FROM: Members of the Metropolitan Area Management Association Don Salverda - President, Attitude Development Consultants SUBJECT: 1989 Effective Management Program Offering Management today in both the public and private sectors is complex, highly professional and changing. One of the purposes of the Metropolitan Area Management Association is to enhance the management knowledge and skills of its members. Toward this end, I have been working with a number of MAMA members over the last several years with a management development program ca 11 ed the Development Needs Inventory /Effecti ve ManagelTlentProgralTi (DNI/EMP) . The DNI/EMP follows a 6-12 month cycle and includespre~-and post- - program management behavior assessment, a comprehensive effective management manual, and monthly participant collegial meetings. Those managers and administrators who have or are currently partici- pating like the system format and are benefiting from participation. 1nterest has been expressed to offer the program again in 1989 and to make additional offerings for department heads. The first session for city managers will be Wednesday, January 25 from 9:00 - 12:00 AM. The session will be held in the conference room of the Roseville Professional Center. The first session for department heads will be held Wednesday, January 25 from 1:30 - 4:30 PM at the same site. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming offering and/or registering one or more of your department heads, please let me know as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, January 20. Enclosed is an information sheet and registration form. If you have any questions or would like to review how the system works, the time commitment, benefits, etc., please let me know. Thank you for your interest. ~fO'O 0.... '0 ~~~. . . ., THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (A Personalized Systems Approach to Improving Management Efft',cti'!:,- :~!;::;) BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION o Provides personalized management behavior feedbac~ o Pinpoints specific management development needs o Provides focus on behavioral change <,'c o Offers resource information and a specific program for coaching follow-up o Provides a means to enhance communication o Provides personalized management behavior improvement feedback o Improved management skills, leading to: I mproved manager effectiveness Greater harmony and job satisfaction Improved productivity THE FORMAT o Comprehensive "Pre" and "Post" management assessment o Group sessions o I ndividual activities MATERIALS o Comprehensive computerized management assessment printout compiled from individually-selected "describer" feedback Comprehensive 224-page "Effective Management Program" manual Comprehensive computerized "progress" manage-ment assessment printout o o THE CONTENT o o o o o Leadership Initiative Planning Controlling Decision Making o Communication o Time Organization o Motivational Level o Personal Growth o Development of Subordinates THE GROUP LEADER DON SAL VERDA o President of Attitude Development Consultants o Twenty years experience in professional development field o Skilled seminar, workshop, and retreat leader o Leadership experience in private, public, and volunteer sectors AVAILABILITY o In-House Participation A means for organizations to help develop their management teams and build esprit de corps Open Enrollment Participation For individuals who want to fine tune their management skills and network with other managers. o .. .., .. . REGISTRATION INFORMATION Development Needs Inventory/Effective Management Program REGISTRATION FEE .....-:- $600.00 per participant WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE COVER? 1) Comprehensive computerized management assessment, compiled from data obtained through individually selected "describers" (representing superiors, peers, subordinates, and self) 2) Comprehensive 224-page "Effective Management Manual" 3) Participation in three group sessions, led by Consultant 4) Participation in monthly collegial group sessions \ REGISTRATION PROCEDURE . Checks/Purchase Orders should be made payable to: ATTITUDE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC Ma i I to: A ttitude Development Consu Itants, I nc Roseville Professional Center - Suite 511 2233 North Hamline Avenue Roseville, MN 55113 If the organization is to be billed, please enclose the purchase order (or purchase order number) with the registration form and the organization will be billed for $600.00. For additional information or questions, call: 484-1335 REGISTRATION FORM TITLE - PHONE. NAME _ORGANIZATION ADDRESS ZIP PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER (If organization is to be billed) .s MINNESOTA-WISCONSIN BOUNDARY AREA COMMISSION ,. . ... 619 SECON~ STREET. HUDSON. WISCONSIN ,54016-1576 -. .' Serouzg Our Sponsor SUztes on the St. CroIX .. and Mi8:si8sippi RiDers since 1965 WlICOnIin Telephone 17151 386-9444 Mi.......ta Telephone (612) 436-7131 Off... Hourw: 8 A.M.. 5 P.M. M~FricIIIy "P:.:,. . .- ~,"'--=, , .-y \. October 27, 1988 .:-, ... (..:.,~ -/' ~ 6> Nile L. Kriesel City Coordinator 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 ~ .c<"..... G..-- RE: Dock Relocation and Charter Dock Facilities Dear Mr. Kriesel: . I have been following the communications and notices to and from the City of Stillwater regarding the proposed relocation of the City transient docks and the charter boat docks (switch locations), and the permit applications for-these items. Thank you for sending us copies of the meeting notices and permit applications. I have the following comments as staff for the Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission: Please be advised that I have no objection to the "flip-flopping" of the dock locations under separate permit applications by the City. I have a couple of concerns about the particular requests, however, in terms of compatibility with the Riverway zoning standards and Lower St. Croix River Management Commission policy: 1. We are concerned about the inclusion of a structure (the small shelter) on the transient dock. This appears to be the placement of a visually conspicuous structure (although floating) within the Riverway. 2. While transient docks certainly could be used for more 24 hours by any party - we suggest they not be given a reservation in excess of 24 hours and they be required to pay on a daily basis - to avoid the transient docks being construed as a marina. . 3. Is the floating ticket office a vessel or a structure floating on the water? We would advise_~larification from the DNR about the acceptability of~this-request. . page 2 Nile Kriesel I I I i As you know, the POliC~ Resolution of the Lower St. Croix Management Commission ncourages .charter vessels as a way for more people to experience the Riverway. We support your efforts to provide this opport nity and we appreciate your efforts (this proposal and others) t~ improve the riverfront in Stillwater. ,Ji>-:" Please call me if you hlave I I t any questions on the matter. Sincerely, 'Y~.I!~ Dan McGuiness Associate Executive Director \ cc: Molly Shodeen Henrik Strandskov, USCOE Steve Russelll David Magnusoln I ! I I I I I I ,-, ---~._--_._--_. --~~'--"'-' ..~.. . . . . . . DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ST. PAUL DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1135 U.S. POST OFFICE & CUSTOM HOUSE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101.1479 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF CENCS-CO-R(88-ll82-90) & (88-1209-90) I (VF88-24-90) .'.~:' City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. Kriesel: This is in reference to your Department of the Army Permit application cited above. Enclosed you will find a letter(s) of objection we received in response to our public notice. It is our policy to offer you the opportunity to respond to such objections. If you wish to rebut the statements made in these letters please submit your response within 15 days of this letter. If you have any questions you can call Mr. Brian L. Watson at (612) 220- 0380. Sin~ ;! JJs~ Aen Wopat Chief, Regulatory Branch Construction-Operations Division Enclosures: Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Fish and Wildlife Service Department of Natural Resources Stillwater Dock Company St. Croix Boat & Packet Company Michael McGuire Commission 1 ~ ~ q,O ~. . . . TAKE PRtDE IN AMERICA . - United States Department of the Interior_ - - - . IN REPLY REFER TO: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ST. PA.UL FIELD omCE (ES) 50 Park Square Court 400 Sibley Street St. Paul, Wnnesota 55101 November 30, 1988 '*':' . -, '....( ::.. Colonel Roger L. Baldwin District Engineer U.s. Army Corps of Engineers 1135 u.s. Post Office and Custom House st. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1479 Dear Colonel Baldwin: This responds to your November 10, 1988, public notice (#88- 1182-23/88-1209-23 and VF 88-24~90) regarding the city of stillwater application for after-the-fact authorization for the placement of a barge and floating dock facility at the municipal docks on the st. Croix River, in-washington county,- Minnesota. The following comments have been prepared under the authority of the Fish and wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4327), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543), as amended, and the u.s. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy. ITh coordination with the National Park service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers this response in an effort to conserve the ecological, aesthetic, and public use values of the st. Croix National Scenic Riverway. We do not object to the issuance of the subject permit provided the following modifications are incorporated as conditions of permit issuance. 1. The barge, or "floating ticket office" feature of the project should be eliminated. Such a structure is not water dependent and would add to the congestion of the waterfront at this location. The ticket office can be located on fast land nearby and, within local zoning constraints, contribute to rather than diminish the aesthetic appeal of the riverway. .' 2. The permit Jor the (#88-242-12) municipal dock should not be modi~ied to allow for extended moorings. We recognize t~e need for lengthening the time restrictions, and we would offer a compromise-between 48 and 72 h~urs. The st. Croix River is beleague~ed by recreati nal boats on busy weekends. This- . management hallenge requires that a very careful public inte est determination be made on every permit for dock fa4ilities. If you have any que~tions regarding this response or if we can be,of any furth~r assistance, please contact us at your conven1ence. I , Robert F. elford Field Supervisor cc: victoria Grant st. croix River Natl-~-Scenic-Riverway- 2 . . . Sf llOOOII n~. I~III'" November 8. 1988 STATE OF MINNESOTA Office Merr~tJtJm NOv 9 1988 '4/J REGION Vl '~i . Department of Natural Resources To: Molly Shodeen. Area Hydrologist. Region VI ~ Steye Johnson. Mississippi River coordinator2)k.) (612) 345-3331 From: Subject: Stillwater Docks DNR Permit 82-6124 COE Permit 88-1182-23/88-1209-23/VF88-24-90 The MissisSippi River System Management Team has reviewed the City of Stillwater's applications to both the Department and the Corps of Engineers to modify its permits for the public courtesy docks and the excursion.boat docks. Our comments here are intended t~ serve both as comments to you on the state permit and as recommendations for part of your comments to COE on behalf of the Department. . We have no objections to reversing the location of the two sets of docks. There are several reasons why such an arrangement would appear to be in the -publ-ic -irrterest. .. u_.___ The public courtesy dock should continue to have a 24-hour stay limitation. Such a limit currently exists in permits for all public courtesy docks on the river (Stillwater. Hudson. Afton. Prescott) and is necessary to prevent the . docks from becoming a mini-marina with seasonal or partial season rentals. The purpose of these docks is to accomodate boaters who wish to visit businesses in downtown Stillwater, not to provide multiple-day docking for craft visiting the St. Croix from out of the area. Most marinas have space to . accomodate the out-of-town boater who is visiting the area for 3-10 days from La Crosse or St. Louis. for example. Such multiple-day docking was not the original intent of these courtesy docks. The public courtesy dock should not contain a structure. The permit regulations appear to clearly prohibit such a practice. -.........- ".'~ ..... "- .. We also feel permanent mooring of a barge containin~ a floating ticket office should be prohibited. Usurping the public's water for a private. for-prOfit business is certainly not in the public interest. 'Permanent. priva~~ mooring of a structure on public waters appears to be prohibited by the permit rules. The situation is identical to the permanent boathouse-dwellings in the Winona area that the Department has determined are nonconforming. cannot be permitted and cannot be improved. There are on-land alternatives for excursi-on boat ticket_offices. cc: Kathleen Wallace ... . ;?I..-r-....r; / ( ( /, A -rz I- I I fr (J;;e 1!1/v k/f / I ?t'1C srl'IJ...J...\l71!.'1']~ It . STILLWATER, MN. 55082 P.O. BOX 501 November 25, 1988 /':": , - , ~.) District Engineer, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers 1421 U.S. Post Office and Custom House St. Paul, MN 55101 ./..L,i;.. ~;l~~ "v}-' ~, .:J ".>- " ,. & .') '-"6' (,;- ",' ~ , . -, Attn: Regulatory Functions Branch -'~.' RE: CENCS - CO - RF (88-1182-23/88-1209-23) (VF88-24-90) .1. The following is submitted in response referenced matter: Relocating the docks as proposed would cause navigation problems in an area of the river that already is crowded. The existing setup of the docks allows for relatively easy flow of boat traffic in/out of both the general dock and charter dock. If these docks are flip- flopped.as propose~, I do not believe there is anyway we could set the docks that would not cause grave hazards to docking of the boats and also allow for an accessable entrance to the charter boat dock. There just isn't enough land available. In order to accommadate both docks in a flip-flopped situation the general dock would have to be situated in such a manner that it would extend approximately 300 feet into the river as indicated on the diagram in yellow. As the agent for the City of Stillwater and lessor for charter dock we have done everything possible to work out a business like relationship with our neighbor, Dock Cafe. I thought operations went quite well during the 1988 season and we can improve on them next year. Before a decision is made to move these docks, I believe we must accurately look at how they are placed to ensure the plan is workable from a navigation standpoint. . ATER DOCK COMPANY PUBLIC BOAT DOCK RENTAL DOWNTOWN STILLWATER, MN. 439.3130 seA 1 E: J II : 1,0' S T. C R D I j R I V t-~ ....' . /. n , : I (\ y ~.1 t I , I; r: ~-;:-: . - - - - .', <T -.J . * PK opaSSL . ~ .^-:..-- S TR~c.JU~E" y@f J C_J;JpCK--,~:;Ufj:J TO r/-l E Co/ r D -- ----.-- ~ t _TILL WATeiZ <6~-.;1.'I~-rz.) . _ -:5u.vE I~~Z -. --- . .~( lU Y D> U '\ .:\ r J $ ~ ~o ~ i ~---- r\ \ \ . TouA BOAT ~. ~~H,4P~D Or~l! 1551Jf[)- -DOc. Ti!(~ L_LY/lTEK ~~I /;~PII~i;r.85-iIS-P;) ------:~.-. ~ . .. ~ -. GAR c, E FA c. J L / .,y wi 1L.f' X 40' STR.uc.:.TUR.E TouR \ /\J' . SHOW bORI . i" - jl - 1"-" - C ' - " t. Croix _oall tackal $ompany pO~' OfFICE BOX 146 . STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 November 25,1988 Mr. Brian Watson District Engineer St. Paul District,Corp. of Eng. 1421 U.S. Post Office and Custom House St. Paul, Mn. 55101-1479 r; '. c-:; r t--' ~ ~ : -. T c:> ., b3 l ~ Dear Mr. Watson; RE: STILLWATER DOCK FACILITY RELOCATION St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., operators of .the Andiamo Charter/Excursion Boats and lessee of the Charter/Excursion Docks, would like to submitt the following comments rega~ding the relocation of the docks. . 1. The proposed relocation of the docks is going to serve no usefull purpose to the General Public or The City-of Stillwater ~.. ..It would. only serve to satisfy private concerns and for how long remains to be seen. 2. The proposed relocation would cause the larger of the two docks, The General Public Dock, to stick out into the river even farther than the Charter/Excursion Docks do now. This could cause a safety factor as the south end of the relocated 'General Public Docks would come close or penetrate the main channel of the river. 3. The diagram sent with the letter dated November 10, 1988, by the Corp. of Engineers is basically right, but some error does exist. (a) The Charter/Excursion Docks are located to far south and are not in the present location of the General Public Docks, which they would have to be to provide access from the shore line. . (b) As per the Corp. of Engineers Diagram, moving the relocated Charter/Excursion Docks farther to the north would cause the angle of the General Public Docks to change. This change in the angle would be necessary to allow safe departure and entry for the vessels at the Charter/Excursion Docks. Keep in mind the Summer winds, from our experience, comes out of the South- East. This is going to cause departing vessels to be blown towards the relocated General Public Docks. .d1n--1 ?1A . .d~Q-?nR1 .' 3. ... II l ~ 1- _-# 'I, $"ix loal I rictal Company POST OFfiCE BOX 146 . STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 I ! .~;;. i There was no objectibns on the location of the docks until~a floating, Barge Tickkt Office facility was constructed. This Ticket Office was nellded to address yours and others concerns. This concern being, he amount of charter versus public excursion. During the Summer se,son of 1988, 40% of all boat trip conducted were Public Excursio~s. More were scheduled, but had to be can- celled do to lack oflpublic interest. This was a substantial I increase over the 19~7 season. We fee; this increase was do to the newly constructep Ticket Office and it's location. We expect the percentage of Pu~lic Excursions to increase even more in the coming seasons. ' I 4. In the process of ad~ressing and meeting yours and other public concerns, regarding ublic Excursions, we have created some private concerns of which we are now in the process of addressing and . \ trYlng to resolve. ... " .~ . Thank you for the opportu ity to comment on this proposal and you can expect our full cooperati n. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. -------------------. sincerely" I //. //L'/ .6>;; ~,. I /-7'~..LJl(-'/:?-?<~y--- ~- Donald R. Anderson ~ V. Pres. St. Croix Boat & Packet C . (612) 439-1234 , ..^^ ..^^.. .. "",.. ......" .. . ~ ,'. ... . . r--- -...,- . '... .... District Engineer st. Paul District Corps of Engineers 1421 U.s. Post Office and Custom House st. Paul, MN 55101-1479 ATTENTION: Regulatory Functions Branch T --.' '- ~ .,,'~ - <;: ~ C't~":,~ _ RE: CENCS-CO-RF Applicant: City of Stillwater Comments Regarding Permit 32-242-12 The purpose of this dock is to provide boaters with an oooortunity to walk around historic Stillwater, visit the shops and possibly stay overnight. In mid-summer this dock often can't accommodate all the boats with the present 24 hour limit. To extend the time liILli t for boats \vould further limit the service the dock is intended to provide. Boaters on vacation should make arrangeILlents with marinas, not the Stillwater courtesy dock. \ Comments Regarding Permit 85-415-23 We support the relocation of this dock. Presently, the boat moored on the north side of the dock extends beyond city property and severely limits our ability as adjacent land owners to provide courtesy docks for our business. The proposed use for this dock as first presented to us as adjacent property owners was to provide on a regular basis boat rides,~ ._ _ traveling up and down the St. Croix, stopping at Hudson and Afton, allowing individuals or small groups to travel from on~ town to another without prior reservation. As far as we know, this has never happened. The major emphasis from the beginning appears to have been the chartering of entire boats by private parties. When we called the St. Croix Packet Company in August of this year to inquire about excursions, we were told our only option was to charter an entire boat. Incidentally, meals had to be ordered with all cruises. The operation has changed in size as well, expanding each year. The boats can now carryover 270 people. In the spring of 1983, a 500 square foot floating building was added that provides office and storage facilities and a gift shop. ~- ./ii".,. ....A. '~'.'. ..!,~,.... '''''<,~-, (~ "~~, We don't object to the use of public land to provide public service. We do object to the use of public land for what has become the operation of a private business from a private marina. We object to the flo n building as a further expansion of private business on pub' . c 1 " llJicliael M President, DockC_afe Corporation General Partner, New Stillwater Project, Ltd. Both entities are adjacent property owners. . . . >~;.;. Cherie L. Berett 402 Maryknoll Dr. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 1/23/89 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am submitting this request to be considered for the Charter Commission. I have been a resident of Stillwater for the past nine years and have taken a great interest in the growth of our city over the past several years. I am employed downtown, have two children who go to school in this community and am a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater. For these reasons I feel I could add some valuable input to the Charter Commission. I am aware of the importance of the Charter to our city and am willing to devote my time and energy into seei ng thatour--Chal'~ter reflects the wants and needs of the majority of our citizens. Thank you for your time and consideration. Si nce;el y, J W~0.&vJ1 Cherie L. Berett . . . , ....t: j r illwater "~ -- - ~ -- ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J January 24, 1989 Mayor Frank Sommerfeldt City of Oak Park Heights 14168 57th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Sommerfeldt: The Stillwater City Council has expressed an interest in meeting with the Oak Park Heights Council to discuss a variety of issues common to the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater. Some of the issues of mutual concern are: the bridge across the St. Croix River, expansion of sewer treatment plant, expansion of municipal boundaries, and the sharing of municipal services. I am listing issues tnatr-eadily spring to mind. However, there are probably several other issues that would be worth our time and attention. Therefore, I am ~xtending an invitation to you and your Council to meet with the governing body of the Stillwater City Council to discuss the issues mentioned in this letter and other issues that may develop. Please let me know if you and your Council are agreeable to .such a meeting and I will work with you to set a date. Si:~ ~ W~ ly A rahamson Mayor WA/sm CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . STILLWATER FIRE DEPT. SEVERENCE PAY DANIEL P. MOSIMAN SICK LEAVE FULL, PAY BALANCE- 728 hrs. - 408 = ~ PAY BALANCE - 1092 hrs. - 0 TOTAL 320 hrs. 1092 II 1412 hrs.";" 2 706 X $11.43 = $8,069.58 VACATION 14 days X $274.32 = $3840.48 3840.48 1 Floating HOliday =$274.32 274.32 NEW YEARS DAY = $2773.00 MO.~ 173 hrs. =$16.30 hr. X 8 hrs. 128.24 2 3/4 hrs. Compo time @ $11.43 = $31.43 31.43 SUB TOTAL $12,.344.05 Minus 11/12's of l~% Lump Sum $499.64 -12 = $41.64 X II == 458.04 . TOTAL $1l,886.01 Submi tted by: James R. Stevensen .