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Home My WebLink About1991-03-26 CC Packet Special Meeting t March 22, 1991 M E M 0 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1991, 4:30 P.M. t This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 1991, at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Mn. 55082 to discuss the foll owi ng: 1. Review Bids for Downtown Plan Improvements, L.I. 257. 2. Any other business Council may wish to discuss. It CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Telephone 439.6345 I \__ 1/JIlKf,u!la/YlCe "....-;.; I McGarry-Kearney Agency 243 South Main Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 March 19,1991 Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive St. Paul, MN. 55110. Attention: Mike Kraemer Municipal Engineering Department Re: City of Stillwater Phase I Improvement Water Street - "Elevated Walk" Dear Mr. Kraemer: I Thank you for sending us a copy 9f the Construction Plan for the above captioned project. The plan contains two items of serious concern to us. First of all the exit ramp on the elevated sidewalk coming down off the loading ramp at Simonet Furniture & Carpet Company on the North will take up 25 feet of access to our parking lot. During the busy Summer and Fall months this lot will accomodate up to 10 cars. This arrangement will not leave us adequate access to accomodate these vehicles. I talked with Steve Russell and Dick Moore about this approximately one year ago. We feel very strongly that some adjustment be made in this exit ramp so that we will continue to have adequate access to our parking lot. The second item concerns the buried electrical conduit. We are in the process of having an electrical engineer compute a cost to us which on the surface appears to be extensive due to the fact the conduit has to be brought to a transformer for this procedure some 200 feet from our building. We would expect that an excess cost over and above new regular service to the street not be assessed to the property owner. We thank you for consideration to both of these items. Yours truly, - McG1f~E By 1).(J!).: RM:ns cc: Mayor Wally Abramhamson LAW OFFICES OF ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF Be VIERLING I 1835 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 LYLE J. ECKBERG JAMES F. LAMMERS ROBERT G. BRIGGS PAUL A. WOLFF MARK J. VIERLING VICKI L. GIFFORD GREGORY G. GALLER KEVIN K. SHOEBERG THOMAS J. WEIDNER (612) 439-2878 FAX (612) 439-2923 March 21, 1991 Mr. Wally Abrahamson, Mayor City of stillwater City Hall 216 North Fourth street stillwater, ~rn 55082 Re: Claim of William Scheel Dear Mayor Abrahamson: Enclosed please find a Notice of Claim in connection with the above-stated matter. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Notice, please contact me at your convenience. I sincerely, ~ ?J~<aL--- Thomas J. Weidner TJW/dms I NOTICE OF CLAIM IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE SECTION 466.05 (1976) t TO: THE CITY COUNC~L, CITY OF STILLWATER, STILLWATER CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, CITY HALL, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER, MN 55082: : I PLEASE TAKE N<PTICE that William Scheel of 316 West Maple I : Street, stillwater,IMN 55082, hereby claims damages in an amount in excess of Ten Tho~sand and NO/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) by reason I of property damage I sustained by Mr. Scheel on the 29th day of December, 1990, whep he was driving his automobile on Curve Crest I Boulevard near the tntersection of Northwestern Avenue in the City : . I, of St1llwater, wash~ngton County, State of Minnesota. He was at that time and place Idriving in a reasonable fashion, was forced off i the road by anot~er vehicle into an unreasonably hazardous, dangerous sign postl standard located on the median of Curve Crest Boulevard. The unieaSOnablY dangerous sign post was unforgiving and caused serious rnnecessary damages to Mr. Scheel's vehicle. That said inj~ries and damages occurred as a result of the negligence of the clity of stillwater and its agents and employees I t in the improper P11cement of location. ! fYlW& k a roadside hazard at that place and Dated: ;J/ , 1991. ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING BY: 7)~~ J 0-. L Thomas J. Weidner, #208395 Attorneys for William Scheel 1835 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 439-2878 I It It - .' r illwater ~ ~ - ~~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: MARCH 22, 1991 SUBJECT: BRIDGE TASK FORCE MEETING The Bridge Task Force met Thursday, March 21, 1991. Mike Lewis, MnDOT Project Planner, updated the committee on progress and went over a schedule of upcoming meetings. Meetings include: March 28, 1991 - 7:30 A.M. V.F.W. with Highway 36 business owners (Subject: interchange location and design). /) April ~, 1991 - River Management Agencies April 24, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting, Stillwater High School (Subject: bridge design). May 16, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. Stillwater City Hall. Next Bridge Task Force meeting to review March 28th and April 24th meeting results. Mr. Lewis then described the interchange location study process and bridge type and design process (see attachments). Committee members were urged to attend the upcoming meetings. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 It It It .' STILLWATER-HOULTON RIVER CROSSING LOWER ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY Bridge Type and Design Selection Process April, 1991 Dear St. Croix Valley Resident: The goal of the Stillwater-Houlton bridge type and design selection process is to identify and design a river crossing which is compatible with the St. Croix River Valley. The most important factors to be considered are the bridge~s aesthetics, the number of piers on land and in the river, and the cost of the bridge. There are literally hundreds of different bridge types, design variations, and combinations possible. We would like to collect as much information as possible from Valley residents to help guide and direct us through this important decision-making process. We need your help. The process will consist of three overall phases: i. General Type Selection; 2. Design Development; and 3. Design Detail Development: i. General Tvpe Selection Phase This step will enable us to identify the best category or categories of bridge types to concentrate our "efforts on. We have organized bridge types into three basic groups: Low visibility structure types (PlatefBox Girder bridges), medium visibility structure types (Arch and Truss bridges), and high visibility or "'landmark"' structure types (Cable Stayed and Suspension bridges) . All of the bridge type alternatives presented have been developed to minimize the number of land and river piers as much as possible, and to maintain cost competiveness. We hope to make the first-phase selections in May. (The attached Phase I questionnaire is designed to solicit your opinions and ideas to help us identify the most appropriate types for further development.) 2. 3. '. Desi~ DeveloPment Phase t After the bridge type or types that show the most potential for further consideration have been identifiep, bridge desi~ development studies will begin. W~ can now take a closer look at design options, ~ariations, and combinations that incorporate what we l~arned during phase 1. After the choices are converted into pictures, they will be superimposed onto photographs of the river setting using computer simulation technology. We will again request your assistance and guidance with a second public discussion meeting. We hope t~ make the second-phase selections in July_ I I Desi~ De~ails Development Phase After thel bridge design or designs have been identified and refined, bridge design details will be developed. We can no~ take a closer look at items such as pier design options, bridge surface treatments, color options, railing design, etc. After the choices are identified, we will again request a public meeting to receive a~ditional information and guidance from our public au~ience. Computer simulation technology will again be ~sed to help clarify what the options would look likel. We hope tlo make these final-phase selections by November lin order to be ready for the Design Public Hearing te be held in December. The final product resul tingl from the bridge type and design selection process ~ill be presented to the public for final commentS_I t , Following the Desi~ Public Hearing, the final Environmental I Impact Statement (~IS) will be completed and published in early spring, 1992. Thisl is the last in a long series of environmental documents that havel been prepared as a part of this study process. A final d1jecision will be based on the information in the FEIS. That decision will occur in late spring, 1992. I t J<"- ~ CJ Z - (f) (f) 0 a: l- () Z a: UJ w ~ 0 > 0.. (j) - 0 (j) - a: ..J ~ Z UJ .. > a: 0 w UJ ~ 0 en ::J ~ 0 a: ill :c 0 t) 0 w , - 0 a: a:: a: ill 0 ~ () 3 ..J - t- Cf) - ..... ~ ~ ~ ~ - :j o.J ~ ;-- - - -I I I I 1 1 , -... - '-.NoI8NiHS'v'M $' It.p,. &0 I I I I 1 1 I I I ... ... -, , -, I 1___-----..1 Q... ~~ ~ ?: ~ - \;) ~ (j) UJ - o :J I- (j) Z o - ~ u o -1 UJ (!) Z < :c u a: UJ I- Z ,---- I .1__ -- - -- ~, .,/, . It Q10UBr.e55 of tire ~uitelt ~tate5 ~a5IriuBtnu, ~.Q1. March 14, 1991 The Honorable Wallace Abrahamson 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Abrahamson: Americans are a caring people. Our nation's leaders have long valued the hard work and commitment of volunteers who in so many ways contribute to the well-being of all our citizens. These are the men and women, youth and adults, who, like you, have distinguished themselves in service to others and have strengthened our cities and towns. ~ As the First Citizen and chief civic leader of Stillwater, you more than anyone else, know the selfless individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving your community. Therefore, we ask that you personally award the honor of representing Stillwater at the National Leadership Forum on Community Service to one youth and one adult whose exemplary community service most merits national recognition. The National Leadership Forum on Community Service will be held in Washington, D.C., October 16 to October 20, 1991. Your honorees along with those from cities and towns in all fifty states will assemble in the capital city to be nationally recognized for their contribution and commitment. As they are honored so are you and your community for leadership in citizen responsibility and civic virtue. From this historic conference a network of "National Role Models" will evolve. Inspired to use their leadership to expand this network, the honorees you select will play a prominent role in strengthening our country's commitment to community service. II .. # , t The Honorable Wallace Abrahamson March 14, 1991 Page Two Upon their return home, you will be invited to present your honorees with special certificates recognizing them for their achievements. On behalf of the United States Congress and The United States Conference of Mayors, we urge you to join us in this bipartisan effort to promote volunteerism and recognize America's most exceptional and caring individuals. I Please read the enclbsed material and reply no later than April 5, 1991. Further inFormation and nomination forms will then be sent to you. ; Should you have immediate questions, please call Mr. Todd Sweda at (202) 783-1156. With kindest regards, Sincerely, t Thomas S. Foley Speaker of the House fvp- ~cRI George J. Mitchell Majority Leader United St es Senate Robert H. Michel i Republican Leader I U. S. House of Repre~entatives i I ~~ I . !kd~~ All forum related activities and local travel are included. All breakfasts and dinners are included. gOPam/~ The National Leadership Forum on Community Service and all housing wil be located at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. ~~y~gcW& The National Leadership Forum on Community Service will showcase model community service projects. Exhibit space will be provided at no cost. .f~~ Detailed information and honoree designation forms will be sent upon return of the enclosed reply card. If you have immediate questions, please call Mr. Todd Sweda at: 202-783-1156. . . , flakuud ~ gOPam/ Ofl/ ~~y~ .f~p~ and~1ue/ @!eded ~ . . ~tkJVaMnd~ g~O-n/~~.9~ The National Leadership Forum on Community Service is a major national event co-sponsored by The United States Conference of Mayors and the leadership of the United States Congress to honor and recognize adults and youth who have exemplified themselves in local community service in cities and towns all across America. g~~~andg~ Adult honoree: $585, plus hotel ($87 single/per night, $104 double/per night, plus tax) and roundtrip transportation to Washington, D.C. Youth honoree: $770, including hotel (quad occupancy) plus roundtrip transportation to Washington, D.C. Each community is responsible for funding its honorees. Funds may be public or raised privately from individuals and/or businesses. Additional information concerning fundraising will be sent upon receipt of the enclosed reply card. cg~~.9~o/~ Currently, in many cities and towns across the country there are events and ceremonies to honor citizens for their volunteer efforts in service to their communities. Mayors may elect to expand and build on these existing networks to identify exemplary youth and adults to represent their cities at the National Leadership Forum on Community Service. Each participating community will select one youth honoree and one adult honoree. . . Criteria for Nominations: · Youth honorees must be high school sophomores, juniors or semors; · Honorees must receive no financial compensation for their work. They must be volunteers; · Factors to consider in a candidate's evaluation include: leadership, commitment, longevity and performance. All honorees must be personally nominated by you as mayor or chief elected official of your community. In making your selections, you may wish to consider: · Appointing an advisory panel or committee to review recommendations and/or make nominations. This committee may consist of outstanding citizens or may be appointed from local community service organizations; · Generating nominations through a community involvement campaign via radio, TV and newspaper announcements. In addition, you may wish to consult with youth and fraternal organizations, community service leaders and school officials; · Inviting community service organizations to propose candidates. f?JJ~~~___ 1~4 --xor-~ ~~=r----.._._------- 0tectecb {y~ ---- As chief civic leader, you have a critical role in The National Leadership Forum on Community Service. You are encouraged to accompany your honorees to Washington and participate in all events. Adult forum costs apply. .9~ o/UJlautIv All youth honorees are supervised 24 hours a day from the moment they arrive, by a professional staff at a ratio of 1 to 25. A registered nurse is on call at all times. JVaUOrud~:7~tm/ct~YeP~ f!J~lt lrPfO/ 1991 oy~ 0.ct. f/~ YcIu:duk Conference Registration Opening Banquet Welcome: The Honorable Sharon Pratt Dixon, Mayor of Washington, DC Greetings: President, The United States Conference Of Mayors Keynote Address: Foundations of Leadership: Home and Community The Honorable Elizabeth H. Dole, President, American Red Cross Special Guest: Bill Cosby Showcasing Community Service Projects Exhibits of Mayors' Exemplary Programs Breakfast Roundtables Discussion Topic: Identifying Needs and Setting Goals Concurrent Workshops I and II Strategies for Assessing Community Service Needs Law-Related Issues in Community Service Urban Service Projects: Successful Models School-Based Community Service Programs: Challenges and Choices Adult Literacy: Programs for the 90's Focus on Hunger and Homelessness: Mobilizing Community Resources Conservation Corps: Environmental Action Plans Reaching Today's Youth: Policies and Programs that Work Programs for the Elderly: Community Responses to Senior Citizens Building Public Awareness of Community Service Programs Effective Fundraising: Financing Your Project Promoting Community Service through the Mayor's Office Volunteers in Health Service Principles and Practices of Sound Community Service Programs Luncheon Mayoral Address: Credo for the 90's: Everyone is Great Because Everyone Can Serve Special Guest: Whoopi Goldberg Concurrent Workshops ill Leadership Banquet Introductory Remarks: Youth Leader Mayoral Address: Discovering, Developing, Encouraging New Leaders Special Guest: Robin Williams Note: All speakers invited, but not confirmed. It- Day One Wednesday October 16,1991 Day Two Thursday October 17, 1991 It It NATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARENESS DAY Congressional Breakfast - Capitol Rill The Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House Senator George]. Mitchell, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate Senator Robert]. Dole, Republican Leader, U.S. Senate The Honorable Robert H. Michel, Republican Leader, U. S. House of Representatives The National Community Service Act of 1990 - Impact on Your Community Briefing by congressional delegations and staff from the President's Commission on National and Community Service Visits with Members of Congress Washington's Successful Community Service Projects Visits to area community service projects Youth Forum - Agenda for the 90's United States Conference of Mayors Dinner Introduction: Youth Leader Mayoral Address: Strengthening America's Towns and Cities through Service Special Guest: Arnold Schwarzenegger Breakfast Roundtables Discussion Topic: Implementing Community Service Programs Guest Speaker: Ray Chambers, Executive Director, Points of Light Foundation Plenary Session Developing Citizenship Values through Community Service Panelists: Kathleen Kirby, Education Director, Constitutional Rights Foundation Frank Slobig, Director of Policy and Programs, Youth Service America Brian O'Connell, President, Independent Sector Alan Khazi, Boston's City Year Concurrent Workshops IV: Networking Nationwide: Linking Local Volunteers to National Community Service Organizations Honorees Luncheon Introduction: Youth Leader Guest Speaker: Marion Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund Closing Banquet Presidential address: President George Bush "A Thousand Points of Light: the Initiative, the Mission, the Commitment" Special Guest: Whitney Houston Breakfast Roundtables Discussion Topic: Networking and Linkages Closing Plenary Session Closing Remarks: Vice-President, The United States Conference of Mayors Action Plans for Moving Forward: Conference Recommendations - Youth Leader Note: All speakers invited, but not confirmed. Day Three Friday October 18, 1991 t Day Four Saturday October 19, 1991 t Day Five Sunday October 20, 1991 t ') -::-"'." I I I Mr. Abrahamson --- The attached Press Release will be sent to the following news media in your area: Stillwater Gazette 102 S. 2 St. Stillwater MN 55082 WTCN 104 N. Main Stillwater MN 55082 Washington Co. Bulletin PO Box 99 Cottage Grove MN 55016 ) -." NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FORUM ON COMMUNITY SERVICE It PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. March 25, 1991 - The leadership of the United States Congress and The United States Conference of Mayors announced today that Stillwater, Minnesota has been formally invited to nominate two outstanding leaders in community service, one youth and one adult, to be honored at the National Leadership Forum on Community Service, to be held in Washington, D.C. from October 16 to October 20, 1991. t In a letter addressed to The Honorable Wallace Abrahamson, the four leaders of Congress: Congressman Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Senator George J. Mitchell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Senator Robert J. Dole, Republican Leader of the United States Senate and Congressman Robert H. Michel, Republican Leader of the United States House of Representatives, said: "Americans are a caring people. Our nation's leaders have long valued the hard work and commitment of volunteers who in so many ways contribute to the well-being of all our citizens." "As the First Citizen and chief civic leader of Stillwater, you more than anyone else, know the selfless individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving your community." "Therefore, we ask that you personally award the honor of representing Stillwater at the National Leadership Forum on Community Service to one youth and one adult whose exemplary community service most merits national recognition." The Leadership of Congress urged Mr. Abrahamson to "join [them] in this bipartisan effort to promote volunteerism and recognize America's most exceptional and caring individuals." Invited speakers at the National Leadership Forum include: President George Bush, The Honorable Elizabeth H. Dole, President of the American Red Cross and actor Bill Cosby. The forum will feature many other noted figures in government and community service. It FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Boyd (202) 638-4324 1511 "K" Street _ Suite 842 _ Washington, D.C. 20005 _ (202) 638-4324 . , CARTER J. BERGEN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW It SUITE 420, HAMM BUILDING 408 ST. PETER STREET ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 (612) 228-0720 CARTER J. BERGEN JOHN C. MciNTOSH March 21, 1991 LEGAL ASSISTANTS KIM I. KRENZ MARY BETH STEFFEN Stillwater Police Dept. 214 N. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: CLAUDIA VIERS To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed herein and served upon you by U.S. Mail, please find Notice of Appearance of Attorney. At this time I would like to request Ms. Vier's gross wages paid per ~ period from July 15, 1990 to March 15, 1991. I I have enclosed an authorization which will allow you to release this information to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. CJB/kc encl. I Form No. 3284 (Rev 5-11-821 Mille,~Oavis Co.. Minneapolis STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION 444 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55101 t NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF ATTORNEY FOR EMPLOYEE File No. Record No. Date of Claimed Injury 1/9/91 , ) Claudia A. Viers Stillwater Police 1 vs. I I Dept .1 and Self-Insured, Admin. by EBA , Employee, , Employer, , Insurer. To The Workers' Compensation Division and the above named insurer: Please take notice that I have engaged the services of Carter J. Bergen Attorney at Law, with offices at 08 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN 55102 I. 1 Give full address and phone number to represent my interests in the albove-entitled matter. I hereby authorize the Workers' Compensat~on Division to release to said attorny any information the attorney may request regarding this injury. You are requested to make service pf all legal documents, notices, etc., upon said attorney. Dated this 21 st day of r/~ ~ March . 19---21 (Emplovee) This notice supercedes any and lall prior notices of appearance. A copy of the retainer agreement must accompany this notice of appear~nce. I I I I welD 108 (2/82) LI 23011 . . . . . EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION Please permit my attorney, Carter J. Bergen or his representative, Suite 420 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102, to receive any and all information and/or records with regard to my wages, employment records and any other information concerning my employment with you. . ) c.,--/-- Dated this {:;J 0 day of /lLl/lC1; , 19 ql_. _~ t/~ .J " .... WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE DIVISION Mary luth Public Health Director Doug Ryan Division Manager Serving the community with programs in Building Inspection, Emergency Services, Food Protection, land Use Planning, On-Site Sewage, Public Health Nuisance, Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Water Quality Protection. To: Washington County Planning Advisory Commission From: Doug Ryan, Environment and Land Use Division Manager Date: March 18, 1991 Subject: Minnesota Transportation Museum Railroad Line At the November meeting the Planning Advisory CommissjoJ~ l~~~~~i~.~~,~ a resolution from the County Board referring th,:: J.SSUE< of rai 1 road act i v i ty for study, review and recommendat L'))"'; ~;[~~:!~ to the Board. t Staff has met with the parties involved in order to post tions and obtain a better understanding of Separate meetings were held with resident representatives. As part of those meetings, presented the attached summaries of their positions. cla.x-ir" th(:~i.r the i:::: S.le::;. and nu.~,eum t,ct.h g'roups A third meeting was held this month and was attended ty both groups. The attached chart compares the position of t.he residents and train operators following these d i =,;cussions - 1\.11 the par tie s con t rib ute d po sit i vel y tow a r d the s <e d i s c U ::;- 3 i ::-; n~":'; . Th'?ir openness was very helpful, and in some cases has re:;ulted in compromise on the issues involved. The points presented below are a summary of staff? s ana.ly~~es concerning the railroad issues: 1. Two types of trains operate on the six mile track. They are the museum excursion trains and dinner train. The track is owned by the Tcansportati",n H'.lseum, who purchased it from Northern in 1983. set.": t. l C n. () f the Zf~pj~!::o.~~ Minnr;~~.ata Burl~(Jgt(m It 2. Local land use controls may be applied to"?ard this train because it does not operate as an interstate common, carrier. Under federal law, inter:'-i tate common carriers are exempt from certain aspects of local land use controls. This was the case during prior opeL'<'\tions of tbe track by Burlington ~orthern and other railroads. GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900.61ST STREET NORTH, P.O. BOX 6. STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-0006 Facsimile Machine (612) 430-6730 (612) 430-6655 Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Services (612) 430-6656 Community Sanitation, Building Inspection and land Use Planning .,.0.'10" . :-~ ..~, . Reus.' EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Printed on Recycled Paper ...~, .. 3. The County is probably pre-empted from exercising some 41 controls in a few specific categories which are regulated by state or federal government. An example that has been identified is whistling at public crossings. 4. The track in question runs through residential and conservancy zone districts in Grant and Stillwater Townships. 'The County Zoning Ordinance allows railroad operations only in industrial and commercial zone districts. 5. Resident$ living along the track experience a variety of impacts flrom the train operations, including noise, lighting, smolke and volunteer parking. These impacts are affected by hpw the trains are operated and maintained, and most importa~tlY, by the schedule of trains that use the track. I I I 6. The Tran~portation Museum and Zephyr have operated on the track fot a number of years, have invested money in their improvements, and provide an experience that is popular for p$ople to visit and take part in. 7. Based onl the attached issue comparison dated March 12, 1991, the parties involved find common ground in some areas such as sidi~g/storage, distilling, noise/smoke, and car parking. Are~s of disagreement are the ones that are most t important to ~n overall solution, and include scheduling and numbers of trfPs. I 8. The reSitents position regarding scheduling is that a maximum of 5 ound trips per week should be allowed, with no more than two trips per day, and no trips on Sundays. The Transport~tion Museum's position is that their current scheduling ~s necessary to maintain viability of the operation. I I The Minnesotal Zephyr runs approximately 200 trips per year, ~nd reports that that is the minimum needed to cover the lnvestment. I I 9. From a l~gal standpoint, even if a consensus could be reached on t~e issues involved, an agreement between the parties that I includes the County would not be advisable. Such an agree~ent would constitute contract zoning which is is unenforcear. Ie as an improper delegation of zoning power. Such an agree ent can be enforced only through an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. A variety of optiohs are available for the Planning Commission to draw from in making a recommendation to the County Board. They ~ range from taking ,no action on one end of the spectrum, all the . way to prohibiting train operations on the other. t A middle-ground solution would be to recommend an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance allowing certain railroad operations along the track, possibly under a conditional use permit. Under this option specific performance standards would be developed within the body of the Zoning Ordinance. These standards would apply to a new zone district which initially included this section of track only. If an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is recommended, staff would involve the parties in review of the draft, and input on any later conditional use permit application. At the meeting I will provide a brief overview of the issues involved . Representatives of the residents, museum train, and Zephyr will address the issues from their point of view. Following the testimony, the Commission should either make a recommendation to the County Board, or plan to do so at the April meeting. Feel free to phone me at 430-6704 if you would like to discuss these issues prior to the meeting. It cc: Mary Luth, Public Health Director Dennis O'Donnell, Land Use Specialist Howard R. Turrentine, Assistant County Attorney Mary Hauser, Washington County Commissioner Sally Evert, Washington County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg, Washington County Commissioner Shiela Davis, Grant Township Pat Bantli, Stillwater Township Mary Lou Johnson, City of Stillwater David L. Paradeau, The Minnesota Zephyr, Ltd John Diers, Minnesota Transportation Museum Jim Kinder, Citizen Representative - MTM RAIL LINE ISSUE COMPARISON MARCH 12, 1991 - page 1 ISSUE RESIDENTS i Sid in g/storage Move to Stillwater commercial zone Include a specific timeframe for such move Dieseling No dieseling in Townships Scheduling Maximum of; 15 round trips per week 2 round trips per day 1 train on track No trips on Sunday Hours of operation Open if schedule above is followed Bells/whistles None except downtown Stillwater IFlag all crossings I I I t MUSEUM Attempt to relocate to Stillwater commercial zone Interim storage downtown on Saturday night Corrective action taken No additional regularly scheduled MTM trains Current MTM schedule; 4 Saturday excursions 3 Sunday excursions ,Charters T and Th AM Iplus special trains !zePhyr schedule; 1200 - 250 trips/year I I I I I I t Eliminate whistling at some private crossings - based on safety Easement holders to make I improvements I I I Whistle at public crossings II jper FAA and State regulations I i IUse radio for communications I lother than crossing ! I I IzePhyr flags all crossings I lexcePt Highway 15 I I t It I - , ;' ~- MARCH 12,1991 - page 2 ISSUE RESIDENTS MUSEUM Noise/smoke Smoke abatement devices Will investigate smoke mitigation measures such as "Cobra" quiet break shoes boiler firing techniques and for all trains use of cleaner coal Add noise containment for Will look into break Zephyr power plant modifications for all trains Will investigate power I plant noise Car parking No museum cars at Will not park in cul-de-sac I Summit or Duluth Jnct. near Duluth Junct. during interim Environment Limit tree cutting Cutting and spraying for .safety reasons only No herbicide spraying I I No discharge of grey water Engineer qualifications Certified engineers only FAA code qualified engineers plus in-house training prog. Horse crossing Replace rock with MTM wilt investigate with horse suitable material DNR I i , Number of engines 2 engines to eliminate Iuses 2 ~ngines when switching at Dulith appropnate Junction lighting I Remove flood lights on Will investigate light Zephyr shielding - but need to retain lights I Enforcement I disputes Give Sheriff enforcement Dispute resolution process ,- authority TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M 0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK MARCH 22, 1991 MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM RR LINE MEMO FROM DOUG RYAN In reading through Mr. Ryan1s memo, I noted that he mentioned a meeting where the points in his memo will be discussed, but he did not give the date of the meeting. The date of that meeting is Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. in the Washington County Board Room. .~ ~ . . t t t It March 20, 1991 Mayor Wallace Abrahamson City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 It Dear Mr. Abrahamson: I feel compelled to write this letter in regard to our Stillwater bus service, the S1. Croix Valley Transit, and the owner and operator, Jim Kolb. Last week a notice on the bus from the Regional Transit Board advised the riders that after April 1, 1991 the Saturday bus service would be discontinued. I really regret this decision both for the riders and the owner. I would like to commend Jim Kolb for nearly 15 years of more than excellent bus service to the City of Stillwater. The bus is always clean, perfect in operation and maintains a perfect time schedule in any and all weather conditions. Jim has made innovations that has enabled the riders to shop at The Cub Foods and The St. Croix Mall much easier. This has been a great means of transpOltation for this area and I look forward to its' continuatiol1. Thank you for the good work that you have done as our Mayor. Yours truly, C~'1 .'. ....;l/y a '(,r,2Iij (c:r:c;~t L"f-~,<:j-;i.-/ I Edna Fransen EF/pf t cc: Senator Gary Laidig Representative Harriet McPherson x-"~~,~, -.J / d-- v It Minnesota Pollution Control Agency March 22, 1991 The Honorable Vallace L. Abrahamson Mayor, City of Stillwater City Hall - 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mayor Abrahamson: Re: Plans and Specifications Downtown Improvement Project Stillwater, Minnesota Nongrant 272030-01 I On March 7, 1991, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) received the plans and specifications for the above-referenced project. Ve will review this document for conformance with applicable guidelines and regulations and provide our comments to you and your consulting engineer. If you have questions on the technical review, feel free to contact Bruce Henningsgaard at (612) 296-9289. Sincerely, R~d{ C. ~lt~ Russell C. Felt Unit Supervisor Municipal Section Vater Quality Division RCF:jae cc: Mr. Mike Kraemer, Short Elliot Hendrickson and Associates Mr. Dave Junker, Public Vorks Director It Phone: 520 Lafayette Road, 81. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Regional Offices · Duluth/BrainerdlDetroit Lakes/Marshall/Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer ,~ '" ~ "'SeJ -ENC/NEERS. ARCHITECTS. PLANNERS 3S3S VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, 5T. PAUL, MINNESOTA SS110 612490-2000 March 22, 1991 RE: STILLWATER, MINNESOTA DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS L.I. #257 SEH FILE NO: 89255.01 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Council Members: I Enclosed please find the bid tabulation for all the bidders for the above referenced project. The low bidder is Johnson Brothers from Litchfield, Minnesota with a base bid of $4,576,818.85. The high bid was $5,392,788.94. The Council has an opportunity to make a selection based on four alternates. The base bid includes a lighting system as it presently exists with the addition of the roadway lights on the north end of Main Street as we discussed. The light fixtures included in the base bid are the cobra heads, similar to the existing lights in the downtown area. Alternate No. 1 would be added to the base bid if selected and this is the same lighting system with the addition of shoebox lighting instead of cobr.a head' and snme--added -lights on side streets to increase the intensity. Al ternate No. 2 includes the shoebox lighting system together with the pedestrian lights. This would also be added to the base bid if selected. The Council may select either Alternate No. 1 or Alternate No. 2 for a different lighting system. The base bid includes plain concrete sidewalk. If the Council wishes to include pavers in the project, they would add Alternate No. 3 to the base bid. Alternate No. 4 is the landscaping items. This is also an add to the base bid. It In summary, the Council may choose to select a contractor based on the base bid and Alternate No. 1 or Alternate No. 2 and Alternate 3 and Alternate No.4, or the Council may wish to award the contract solely on the base bid. SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC ST PAUL, MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN ,. , ~ . - I I City of Stillwater March 22, 1991 Page #2 This bid is based on the proposal form which includes estimated quantities but does not include administration, engineering, legal, bond costs, and the other normal costs that are associated with a project in the City of stillwater. In other words, this bid tabulation is the same that the Council reviews when you receive bids for. any normal..project in the City of stillwater. I will be happy to answer any questions the Council may have when they '.rev.io~'l the. bids at the '~uul"lcil meeting on iviarch 26. (;lcerelY' ./- ~w!g;~ Richard E. Moore, P.E. REM/cih Enclosure -5 I coL. " I MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DA: March 25, 1991 RE: REQUEST FROM OAK. PARK HEIGHTS The Oak Park Heights City Council has requested a meeting with the Stillwater City Council at 7 p.m., April 30, 1991 in their Council Chambers. I It