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Home My WebLink About1991-04-09 CC Packet Special Meeting - e e TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ~iJ~ate~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA i) April 5, 1991 M E M 0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1991, 4:UO P.M. j!bt ~ CX'1 This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 1991, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Mn 55082 to discuss the foll owi ng: 1. Executive Session on Personnel Issues. CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . '! 6 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, Eme~>lency Services, Food Protection, land Use Planning, On-Site Sewage, Public Health Nuisance, Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Water Quality Protection. To: John Diers, Minnesota Transportation Museum David L. Paradeau, The Minnesota Zephyr, Ltd. Jim Kinder, Citizen Representative Pat Bantli, Stillwater Township Shiela Davis, Grant Township vMary Lou Johnson, City of Stillwater Jack Tunheim, W.C. Planning Commission Chariman Mary Luth, Public Health Director Dennis O'Donnell, Land Use Specialist ~~ Doug Ryan, Environment and Land Use Division Manager~~' From: Date: April 4; 1991 e Subject: County Board Action on MTM 'railroad line issues The attached Washington County Request for Board Action will appear on the Boards agenda for the April 9, 1991 meeting at 9:00 AM. As can be seen from the time requested, I plan to provide a very brief overview and ask the Board to consider the attached resolution which I believe reflects the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Commission. Feel free to call me at 4300-6704 if you have any concerns you would like to discuss. e 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. Builclng Inspection and land Use Planning ~.,.';TO..1oo . I .. . . . . . -' '- \'0 ! '-.. _<l;.~.. . ~.. FOIIAI FMPI ()YMFNT ()PP()~IINITY I AFFI~~AATI\lF ArTlfitoJ ~ 5 min. WASHINGTON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION April 9, 1991 BOARD MEmNG DATE AGENDA ITEM NO. nME REO. . Public Health/1602 ORIGINAnNG DEPARTMENT/SERVICE 4-2.-'" BOARD AcnON REQUESTED Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Zoning Administrator to prepare a revision to the Zoning Ordinance for public hearing. REVIEWED BY /DATE BACKGROUND/JUSnFICAnON . On October 30, 1990, the Board received a petition and listened to testimony from citizens concerned about impacts from the Minnesota Transportation Museum exertion train and Zephyr dinner train. The Board passed a resolution referring this matter to the Planning Advisory Commission. These trains operate on a six mile section of privately owned track in Stillwater and Grant Townships and the City of Stillwater. The trackage in the townships is on property zoned residential and conservancy, which does not allow this type of railroad operations. A series of meetings were held between staff and the parties involved. One product of those meetings is the attached issue comparison, which outlines the position of residents and train operators. The Planning Advisory Commission met with both groups at their regular meeting in March. After listening to testimony about the impacts of the train and the historic, cultural and economic value of the train operation, the Commission moved to recommend that the County regulate the train operations through an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. PREVIOUS AcnON ON REQUEST/OTHER PARnES ADVISED .previous Board presentation on October 30, 1990. Three meetings were held with representatives of the residents or train operators. The PAC considered this issue at a public meeting. DATEfTlME RECEIVED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY REVIEW/DATE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FINANCIAL IMPUCAnONS: S COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/DATE ADMINISTRAnVE RECOMMENDATION o APPOVAL o DENIAL o NO RECOMMENDATION SERVICE: BUDGETED: FUNDING: OBJECT: YES NO LEVY OTHER COMMENTS COMMENTS REVISED 5/89 . ~ e MTM RAIL LINE ISSUE COMPARISON MARCH 12, 1991 - p~ge 1 ISSUE RESIDENTS MUSEUM Siding/storage Move to Stillwater Attempt to relocate to commercial zone Stillwater commercial zone : Include a specific Interim storage downtown I timeframe for such move on Saturday night . Dieseling No dieseling In Townships Corrective action taken Scheduling Maximum of; No additional regularly 5 round trips per week scheduled MTM trains 2 round trips per day 1 train on track Current MTM schedule; 4 Saturday excursions No trips on Sunday 3 Sunday excursions Charters T and Th AM plus special trains , IZePhyr schedule; 200 - 250 trips/year Hours of operation Open if schedule above Is followed I Bells/whistles None except downtown Eliminate whistling at St!llwater some private crossings - based on safety Flag all crossings Easement holders to make Improvements Whistle at public crossings per FAA and State regulations Use radio for communications other than crossing IZephyr flags all crossings . except Highway 15 e e e e e 11 MARCH 12, 1991 - page 2 ISSUE RESIDENTS MUSEUM Noise/smoke Smoke abatement devices Will Investigate smoke . . mitigation measures such as ". nCobran 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 plant noise Car parking No museum cars at Will not parle In cul-de-sac 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 will Investigate with horse suitable material DNR Number of engines 2 engines to eliminate Uses 2 engines when - - switching at Dulith appropriate Junction Lighting Remove flood lights on Will investigate light Zephyr shielding - but need to retain lights Enforcement / disputes Give Sheriff enforcement Dispute resolution process authority BOARD Of COOIITY CmMISSICIIERS VASHIII61lII COOIITY. JlIDESOJA ,. .' -.+ RES(lJJ1l(ll ___ DATE April 9, 1991 DEPAImEJIT Public Health JlJTICII BY CCIIUSSICIIER SECIIIDED BY CCIIIISSICIIER e RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Washington County Board of Commissioners was presented with a petition signed by 167 citizens of 'Grant Township, Stillwater Township a~d the City of Stillwater requesting that the Washington County Boand of Commissioners initiate action to prevent the Minnesota Transpo~tation Museum and the Minnesota Zephyr. from operating trains betw~en Duluth Junction and the City of Stillwater; and ! WHEREAS, this iss~e was referred to the Washington County Planning Advisory Com~ission for study, review and recommendation back to the Washington County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the waShilngton County Planning Advisory Commission has met with the parties involved and heard testimony that residents along the track have ~xperienced impacts from train operations relating to noise, lighting, smoke, parking and high numbers of trips made by the railroad. ' Additional testimony pointed out that, historic, cultural an: economic benefits occur because of the operation of the rail oad; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Attorney's Office has determined that railroad operations along the track are subject to the provision of the Washington County Zoning Ordinance; and I WHEREAS, the WaShi~gton County Planning Advisory Commission has recommended that steps! be taken to revise the Zoning Ordinance to include standards thatl' would allow railroad operations based on . compliance with appropriate standards. e I NOW, THEREFORE, BEl IT RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 508.01 of the WaShingt~" n County Zoning Ordinance, an amendment to the ordinance be initiated, together with all appropriate avenues for public comment and review, to regulate the use of railroads on lands in the unincorporated portion of the County. YES e ATTEST COOIITY ADMINISTRATOR CHAIRMAN. COUIOY BOARD EVERT HEGBERG lARJCIN. JldlJLLEII SCHEEl. 1. 9: 00 2. 3. 9: 00 e 4. 9: 25 5 . 6. 9:35 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61st STREET NORTH. P.O. BOX 6 . STillWATER. MINNESOTA 55082-0006 Office: (612) 430-6003 Fax: (612) 430-6017 Dennts C. Hegberg District 1 Mary Hauser Distnct 2 Sally Evert Distnct 3 Phillip R. McMullen District 4 Donald G. Scheel . Distnct 5/Chalrman COUNTY BOARD AGENDA APRIL 9, 1991, 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT - M. LUTH, DIRECTOR A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: MN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND THE MINNESOTA ZEPHYR TRAIN B. CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE LANDFILL INVENTORY PROCESS: 1) EXCLUSION OF WATER RECHARGE AREAS 2) DISCONTINUE SITING PROCESS (DISCUSSION TABLED FROM APRIL 2) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - C. SWANSON, ADMINISTRATOR BOARD CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * REMINDER: NO BOARD MEETING APRIL 30, 1991 (FIFl'H TUESDAY) MEETING NOTICES Date Co_ittee Ti.e April 8 Res. Rec. Executive Committee 7:30 a.m. April 9 Historic Courthouse Advisory 7:30 p.m. Apr il 9 Library Board 7:30 p.m. Apr il 10 911 Board 10:00 a.m. April 10 Solid Waste Advisory 7:00 p,m. .pril 11 CSS Advisory 7:30 a.m. I pril 11 Private Industry Council 8:00 a.m. April 15 Res. Rec. Executive Committee 7:30 a.m. PrlnteO on ReCVClec. P aoe' Location 6989 N. 55th St.-Oakdale Historic Courthouse Woodbury Library U.S. West Enterprises, Mpls. Public Health Mtg. Room 4th Floor Washington County Board Room Accounting Mtg. Room 5th Floor 6989 N. 55th St.-Oakdale ,+*,"l:: .o.~. ~ - .. ): .. .. - - ~ , _,0 "-- ~ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF ca-1MISSIONERS ooNSENT CALENDAR APRIL 9, 1991 e The following items are presented for Board approval/adoption: DEPAmMENT/AGHNCY ITEM ADMINISTRATION A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 26 BOARD MEETING MINUTES. AUDITOR/TREASURER i B. APPROVAL OF NON-INTOIXCATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SAWMILL GOLF ~E, GRANT TOWNSHIP, APRIL 1, 1991 TO MARCH 31, 1992. CXM1UNITY SOCIAL SERVICES C. APPRpVAL OF 1991 CONTRACT WITH LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WASHINGTON couNTY TO PROVIDE SPF..cIAL SERVICES TO GENERAL ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS OR RECIPIENTS. D. APPROVAL OF AMENII1ENT TO THE 1991 CONTRACT WITH HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT NE'ThTORK FOR TITLE XIX HCME AND CXM1UNITY -BASED SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVElDIMENTAL DISABILITIES. HUMAN RESOURCES E. APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUI' PAY FOR NATHAN I...EMKE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPAR'lMENT FRa1 MARCH 25, 1991 THROUGH APRIL 1, 1991. PUBLIC WORKS F. APPROVAL OF RESOIlJI'ION AUl'HORIZING EMINENT IXl1AIN PROCEEDINGS FOR bJuNTY ROAD 50 IN FOREST LAKE TOWNSHIP. I I e G. APPROVAL OF RESOIlJI'ION, NO PARKING ON CSAH 11. SHERIFF H. APPROVAL FOR CHAIRMAN AND ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LAKE ElH) PARK RESERVE WITH THE EAST SID~ YMCA OF ST. PAUL~ 1. ~TION ONLY - REOORDER FEEs FOR MARCH, 1991. i J. ~VAL OF RESOIlJI'ION AWARDING OONTRACT TO NORLING OON$'RUCTION 00. FOR 'llIE RANGE SHELTER, BAFFLES, RETAINING W~ AND BULLET TRAP FOR THE SHERIFF'S PISTOL RANGE AT PUBLIC ,. REooRDER e e e e II. III. IV. VI. VII. VIII. AGENDA CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1991 -- 6:15 P.M. 6:15 P.M. AGENDA I. Staff Reports 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order Public Hearing Continued Adult Entertainment Street Sweeping Bids Visitors V. Departmental Reports Administration - Carufel Parks - Segge1ke Utilities - Doerr Streets - Kern Police - O'Neal Bridge Update Cable Update Old Business Osgood Walkway Raymie Johnson Project Review of Minutes March 11th & 25th New Business Arbor Committee VAA Concept Approval Specifications - Phase I Summer Park Attendants MSI Rate Increase Stillwater Exploring Post Request 65th Street/Orleans Improvements IX. Bills Presented for Approval & Treasurer's Report X. Correspondence Presented County Department of Public Health American Water Works Assn. ** Board of Review Tuesday, April 16th - 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. c ~ CO ~<:t-. MAGNUSON & MOBERG ATIORNEYS AT LAW - TIlE GRAND GARAGE 8< GALLERY 324 SOlITH MAIN STREET STILLWATER, MN 55081 David T. Magnuson J ames I. Moberg Telephone: (612) 439-9464 Telecopier: (612) 439-5641 Mr. Stephen C. Kartak State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road st. Paul, MN 55155-4030 In re: st. Croix WAS P-4, City of Stillwater Washington County Dear Stephen: e Your letter of March 21, 1991 was shared with the mayor and city council at a recent meeting and they asked me to let you know that they are not interested in selling this property to the Department of Natural Resources for $30,000.00. Accordingly, they will consider the negotiations closed. They said that if you ever get serious about buying this property you should contact them again. Yours very truly, David T. Ma uson Stillwater q'ty Attorney xc: Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator Allen Robbins-Fenger e ~'Y)\ ~"\ '{$.~