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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-17 CC PacketREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL September 17, 1991 INVOCATION ROLL CALL ✓APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special and Reconvened Meetings - August 27, 1991 Regular & Recessed Meetings - September 3, 1991 ./STAFF REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS i. Discussion of Hudson Street Improvement, L.I. 272. /'2. Possible Award of Bid for L.I. 257/259, No. Main Street /Lowell Inn /Rivertown Commons Parking Lots. 1 7:00 P.M. INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Ron Keppler & Laura Smith, Stillwater Pet Shop - Concerns regarding new Animal Ordinance. /3. Comment on Nomination of the Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic . District to the National Register of Historic Places. 4. Recommendation for New Planning Commission Members. X1 EW BUSINESS . Set Public Hearing Date for Special Assessments on October 8, 1991. Request for authorization to have an Update of Levy Wall Study prepared. 3. Letter to Sen. Durenberger Regarding Historic Preservation Provisions of New Highway Act. ETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 91 -175) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 3. Submission of Claim for Sewer Back -up at 236 Deerpath Ct. to Insurance Agent. /Vt 4. Set Public Hearing date of Oct. 1, 1991 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUB/91 -46 - Minor Subdivision of 1,400 sq. ft. of Lot 19 to Lot 18 of Fairmeadows 1st Add. (10 ft. of property along the north 140 ft. boundary line of Lot 19) located at 2316 Oakridge Rd. & 2307 Fairmeadows Rd. in the RA, Single - Family Residential Dist., John Serier, Applicant. b. Case No. V/91 -47 - Variance to the Bluffland /Shoreland Ordinance for the placement of an on -site septic system on a slope greater than 12%, located on Dellwood Rd. No. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist. & Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Kenneth Seefert, Applicant. c. Case No. V/91 -48 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement and replacement of exterior signage for Lakeview Memorial Hospital /St. Croix Valley Clinic at 919 West Anderson St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Visual Communications, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) COMMUNICATIONS /REQUESTS 1. Carole V. Ryden, representing Sandra Boehm & Assoc., regarding Downtown Improvement Project. 2. Audrey Mularie, Grants Mgr., Minn. Dept. of Trade & Economic Dev., Regarding Lowell Park. 3. Doug Ryan, Wash. Co. Environment & Land Use Div. Mgr., Regulation of Railroad Operations. 4. Pat Mulvehill, 301 W. Myrtle St. - Concerns regarding drainage onto his property. QUESTIONS /COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT 2 • • • ak SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 27, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. 3:30 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 3:40 p.m.), and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Public Safety Director Mawhorter Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette ADOPT PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET Finance Director Deblon reviewed the changes made to the Capital Outlay Requests and departmental budget requests. The 1992 Budget reflects a two percent increase over 1991. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate Resolution adopting the proposed budget for 1992 with revenues in the amount of $4,727,982 and expenditures in the amount of $4,668,048. (Resolution No. 91- 165) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate Resolution adopting the proposed tax levy for the year 1992 in the amount of $3,555,899. (Resolution No. 91 -166) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution adopting the proposed capital outlay expenditures and declaration of official intent to reimburse the 1992 proposed capital outlay expenditures. (Resolution No. 91 -167) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None • • • Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 27, 1991 Council directed the City Attorney and staff to draft a policy requiring a letter of credit or an escrow account for future development proposals within the City. The date for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing is set for November 19, 1991. Council set a second meeting date of November 27, 1991, if needed. REAPPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ORLEANS TERRACE AND ORLEANS ADDITION Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the reapportionment of special assessments for Orleans Terrace and Orleans Addition. (Resolution No. 91 -164) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None OTHER BUSINESS Correction of Minutes of Meeting of July 30. 1991 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to correct the minutes of the meeting of July 30, 1991 stating the correct salary of City Intern Glen Buzzell as $4.25 per hour. (All in favor) Purchase of Boat Dock for Lily Lake Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the purchase of a boat dock in the amount of $900, using the funds from sales of equipment if adequate. (All in favor) Permit to Consume Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request by the Church of St. Michael for a permit to consume for a renovation and restoration celebration on September 28, 1991. (All in favor) Submit Claim Aaainst the City Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to submit the claim against the City by Teresa Sarnes to the City's insurance agent. (All in favor) • • • Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 27, 1991 DNR Offer for City Owned Land Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize staff to pursue negotiations with the DNR regarding the sale of City owned land, with approval at a later date if certain conditions are met. (All in favor) Temporary Assianment of Police School Liaison Officer Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution appointing Officer Leslie Wardell to the Temporary position of Police School Liaison Officer /Juvenile Investigative Officer effective August 26, 1991. (Resolution No. 91 -171) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, and Opheim Nays - Councilmember Funke and Mayor Abrahamson ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess to Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. (All in favor) ATTEST: Resolutions: No. 91 -165 - No. 91 -166 - No. 91 -167 - No. 91 -164 - No. 91 -171 - Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary CITY CLERK MAYOR Adopting the 1992 Budget Adopting the 1992 Tax Levy Adopting the 1992 Capital Outlay Expenditures Reapportionment of Special Assessments for Orleans Terrace and Orleans Addition Appointing Leslie Wardell as School Liaison /Juvenile Officer • • • RECONVENED MEETING The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Press: None Others: None The Council reconvend in Regular Session to: 1. Discuss a request from the Stillwater Fire Relief Association to reconsider Council ratification of pension increase. Council did not act at this time and directed the City Coordinator to set up a workshop with the Relief Association to discuss the investment policy of the Association. 2. Discussed a request from the Minnesota State Band to perform at Stillwater, preferably at Pioneer Park. The cost would be $400 - $500. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a performance by the Minnesota State Band at a cost of $400 - $500. (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 5:06 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 27, 1991 1 MAYOR 4:55 P.M. • Press: Others: • REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 3, 1991 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. 4:30 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 4:57 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Fire Chief Seim Building Official Zepper City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Pat Ligman, Stillwater Gazette Mr. & Mrs. Eichacker, Julie McGuire INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Special Assessments for L.I. 257, Eichacker, Fraser & Amrein Properties Discussion of Special Assessments, as they relate to L.I. 257, Downtown Construction, for three homes on the fringe of the Downtown Area, were discussed. Mr. & Mrs. Eichacker were present to represent themselves and the Fraser and Amrein properties. At the conclusion of the discussion, Council directed the City Attorney to draft a suitable agreement for these three property owners with an assessment of approximately $1,000.00. STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Sewer Bill Adjustments Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the three sewer bill adjustments as presented by Finance Director Deblon. (All in favor). 2. Public Works Director - Sycamore St. Drainage Mr. Junker reported that this project is in progress and all property owners have been notified. 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Regular Meeting 3. Community Development Director - WCCO RADIO SHOW Mr. Russell reported that a meeting has been set with a representative of WCCO radio for possible sites for the "Boone & Erickson Show" in October and asked Council for suggestions. Julie McGuire - Reque.>t to Plant Two trees in front of River Rats, So. Second Street Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request of Julie McGuire to plant two trees in the sidewalk in front of River Rats, south of Olive St. along Second St., witn the condition that the Second St. sidewalk be the proper width and the planting will not detract from the Main St. sidewalk. (Ayes - 3, Nays - 1, Councilmember Funke). 4. Public Safety Directo- - No report. 5. Fire Chief - Purchase of Honda Four -Cycle Engine Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the purchase of a Honda four -cycle engine with conversion kit for the Fire Department's existing Hur3t tool at an approximate cost of $2,200. (All in favor). 6. Building Official - Discussion of Quotes or Pick -Up Truck Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the quote of Stillwater Ford in the amount of $10,732 for the purchase of a pick -up truck for the Building Dept. (All in favor). 7. Consulting Engineer - Discussion of Downtown Construction Extensive discussion - ollowed regarding the problems happening downtown with construction. (Councilmember Opheim arrived at 4:57 P.M.) Mr. Moore, the City's Consulting Engineer from Snort- Elliott- Hendrickson, will take over the project manager's position, with Mike Kraemer as a resource person, in an attempt to resolve the problems. Mr. Moore will also discus the problems with Johnson Brothers in regard to project management. 8. City Attorney - No report. 9. City Clerk - 2 • ) Stillwater City Council Minutes • September 3, 1991 Regular Meeting • • Additions & Deletions to Consent Agenda Ms. Johnson requested that two gambling permits be added to the Consent Agenda for the Knights of Columbus; and that the "Submission of Claim from Peter Kegel for damaged car to insurance company "be taken off and that Mr. Kegel be advised to submit his claim to Johnson Brothers Construction. Council concurred. Commendation of Stillwater Fire Department and Thank You to Bayport and Mahtomedi Fire Departments for Fighting the Staples Mills Fire. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to commend the Stillwater Fire Department and thank the Bayport and Mahtomedi Fire Departments for the excellent manner in which they fought the recent Staples Mills fire. (All in favor). 10. City Coordinator - No report. RECESS Council recessed at 5:20 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 3 MAYOR • • RECESSED MEETING The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: Press: Others: STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 3, 1991 City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Kraemer Public Works Director Junker Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Pat Ligman, Stillwater Gazette Mary Alden, St. Croix Valley Press • 1 7:00 P.M. Clayton Patterson, Linda Hinz, Maria Canelake, Philip Barbatsis, Ellen Anderson, Sandra Boehm, Tim Stefen, Dave Peterson, Maxine Rosenthal, Mary Jo Jackson, Wally Jondal, Sondra Gozzi, Randy Travalia, David Perochesci, Richard Kitty. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 20, 1991 with the following correction: Under "Discussion of 1992 Budget" - paragraph 3 "...to increase the ice time rental fees for the Lily Lake Arena $5.00 per hour,... "; and to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1991 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Ellen Anderson - Discussion of Downtown Construction. Sandra Boehm, Attorney for Ellen Anderson and other business people in the Downtown Area, presented various concerns regarding delays in construction and the request for temporary lighting. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the original contract and the requested extension or time due to installation of fire services and storm water stubs which were added. The Contractor is approximately one month behind schedule and some work may have to be done next spring. Also, NSP is placing the electric utility underground and this has not been completed as yet. The lights will arrive approximately October 1. Mr. Moore will explore temporary lighting Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting with the contractor. It was noted that there is a construction meeting every Thursday morning at 8:30 A.M. and Downtown business people were encouraged to attend. Comments, questions and suggestions will be received at these meetings. A question was raised as to who is liable for any accidents occurring while construction is in progress and Mr. Moore replied the Contractor has liability insurance to take care of these claims. Dave Peterson, Water Music, Third St., asked if the emergency turn lane on Third St. will be restored and the Public Works Director stated it will be. Maxine Rosenthal, 6261) Lookout Trail, asked if the sidewalk will be torn up again if the paver blocks are put in. A gentleman from the Tamarack Gallery asked if funds are available for water connections. Council replied that each individual pays for their own connection, but the City would pay for the stub. Mr. Russell added that the City is developing a program for some level of assistance to those businesses who would have substantial amounts to pay for connecting to the system. Business owners were advised to have the work done, document the costs and perhaps some level of assistance will be provided. The program will be based on tne costs. Mary Jo Jackson asked if the contractor is a month behind, will that time be made up. Mr. Moors replied that construction will be in the "month behind" pattern. Thei°e are many entities that the contractor will be working witn such as ;he telephone, electric and gas companies. All this work must be coordinated. Staff again advised the business people to attend the construction meetings on Thursday mornings, make their comments at that time and get +a ear answers. Several people raised concerns regarding the upcoming house tour, AAUW antique show and Fall Art Fair and the impact of lack of parking, etc. A Woman from the doll shop asked if Main St. parking would be restored. Wally Jondal, manager of the Hair Salon in the Brick Alley Building, stated his water service was interrupted without notification. Mr. Moore replied they attempt to notify people if they know they will be cutting off the water, but sometimes there is an emergency. Sondra Gozzi, Vittorios, reiterated some of the concerns of tne business owners -- parking, inaccessibility to some places, things being disrupted and being faced with additional costs. 2 • • Stillwater City Council Minutes . September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the Sign Ordinance setback requirements (15 ft. required, zero ft. provided) for the placement of a 100 sq.ft. monument -type building identification & office directory sign at 1905 -1983 So. Greeley St. (Greeley Sq.) in the BP -C, Bus.Pk.Comm. Dist., James Waters, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -40. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 22, 199i and mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to continue the request to October 1, 1991 for a Variance to the Sign Ordinance setback requirements (15 ft. required, zero ft. provided) for the placement of a 100 sq.ft. monument -type building identification & office directory sign at 1905 -1983 So. Greeley St. (Greeley Sq.) in the BP -C, Bus.Pk.Comm. Dist., James Waters, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -40. (All in favor). • 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the frontyard setback requirements (16 ft., 3 in. requested, 30 ft. required) for the construction of a family home on the east side of Riverview Dr., Lot 1, St. Croix Hgts., and the south 33 -1/2 ft. of Tract Z, Registered Land Survey No. 7, in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist. (adjacent to 1419 Riverview Dr.), Robert H. Mason Homes, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -41. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 22, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that this request is for a variance to the frontyard setback requirements in order to save some mature trees which hold and stabilize a steeply sloped area of the yard. The conditions of approval were discussed. Mr. Fontaine stated this is a difficult piece of property and the Planning Commission unanimously approved the request. There were no neighborhood concerns regarding this request. Randy Travalia, Robert Mason Homes, commented on the site. Mr. Russell added, that since the Planning Commission, additional information was received regarding Conditions of Approval that were placed on a variance for Lots Y and Z, of which a small portion of the residence is located. He requested that these conditions be removed from the south • The Woman from the doll shop stated customers will be surprised when the work is finished because it will look the same as before. Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:10 P.M. 3 Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting 33.5 ft. of Lot Z and the new Conditions of Approval for this case would apply to the project. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bcdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution relieving tne south 33.5 ft. of Lot Z, Registered Land Survey No. 7, from the variance Conditions of Approval recorded May 12, 1970, (Case No. V/91 -41). (Resolution No. 91 -174) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bcdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Variance to the frontyard setback requirements (16 ft., 3 in. requested, 30 ft. required) for the construction of a single family home on the east side of Riverview Dr., Lot 1, St. Croix Hgts., and the south 33 -1/2 ft. of Tract Z, Registered Land Survey No. 7, in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist. (adjacent to 1419 Riverview Dr.), as conditioned, Robert H. Mason Homes, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -41. All in favor. 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to conduct a ccmniercial entertainment concert studio at 116 E. Chestnut St. (Water M sic) in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist., David Peterson, Applicant. Case No. UP/91 -42 Notice of the hea ing was published in The Courier on August 22, 1991 and mailed to affecte property owners. Mr. Russell explained that Mr. Peterson is requesting to establish a concert and entertainaent studio in the basement of Water Music. The conditions of approval were discussed and Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved t e request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember 0 heim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Special Use Permit to conduct a commercial entertainment concert studio at 116 E. Chestnut St. (Water Music) in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist., as conditioned, David Peterson, Applicant. Case No. SUP /91 -42. (All in favor). 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to tne Sign Ordinance for the construction of a sign 23 in. height (24 in. allowed based on the River Hgts.Plaza Sign Program) located at River Heights Plaza (1570 W. Frontage Rd) in the BP -C, Bus. Pk. Comm. Dist., Sign Services, Applicant. Case No. 91 -43. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 22, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. 4 • Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting Mr. Russell stated this request was denied by the Planning Commission and the applicant has since erected a sign consistent with the River Heights sign program. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to deny the request for a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the construction of a sign 28 in. height (24 in. allowed based on the River Hgts.Plaza Sign Program) located at River Heights Plaza (1570 W. Frontage Rd) in the BP -C, Bus. Pk. Comm. Dist., Sign Services, Applicant. Case No. 91 -43. (All in favor). 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a 45 sq. ft. monument sign approximately 12 ft. from the street at 1826 Tower Dr. in the BP -0, Bus. Pk- Office Dist., Janet Jezior, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -44. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 22, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated the applicant will meet the requirements. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to deny the • request for a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a 45 sq. ft. monument sign approximately 12 ft. from the street at 1826 Tower Dr. in the BP -0, Bus. Pk- Office Dist., Janet Jezior, Applicant. Case No. V/91 -44. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Feasibility Report - L.I. 275, Northland Ave. Mr. Moore summarized the report on the reconstruction of Northland Ave. from south of Sunrise Ave. to County Road 12. Portions of the reconstruction would entail total reconstruction, partial reconstruction and resurfacing. This project would be completed in July 1992. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for L.I. 275, reconstruction of Northland Ave., and ordering an improvement hearing for October 1, 1991. (Resolution No. 91 -172) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Application for Payment No. 3, Hydrocon, Inc. - Curve Crest Properties (L.I.271) & Highlands of Stillwater (L.I.2/3). • 5 Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Application for Payment No. 3, Hydrocon, Inc. for Curve Crest Properties (L.I. 271) and Highlands of Stillwater (L.I. 273). (All in favor). 3. Final Plat Approval and Final PUD Approval for 2nd Phase, Highlands of Stillwater - 42 Lots, located northeast of the intersection of Orleans and Washington Ave. (Benson Farm) in the RA, PUD, Single Family Residential, Planned Unit Development Dist. Steve Fiterman, Ground Development, Applicant. Case No. PUD /SUB/91 -45. Mr. Russell stated this project is consistent with the Master Planned Unit Development approved or the site. The applicant has petitioned for the preparation of plans nd specs for the public improvements for the second phase. The Engineer uggested the applicant waive the Feasibility Study and submit a letter t this effect. Mr. Russell discussed the conditions of approval. Waiver f the improvement hearing was also discussed and the City Attorney will pr .pare the forms. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Final Plat and Final PUD for the 2nd Phase, Highlands of Stillwater, located northeast of the ' ntersection of Orleans & Washington Ave. (Benson Farm) in the RA, PUD, Single Family Residential Planned Unit Development Dist., as conditioned, St ve Fiterman, Ground Development, Applicant, Case No. PUD /SUB /91 -45; directing he City Attorney to draft a waiver of Improvement Hearing; and adopt the ap ropriate Resolution accepting the Waiver of Feasibility Report; and P tition for local improvements for the Highlands of Stillwater, Second Additi n. (Resolution No. 91 -173) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod ovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - Councilmember Farr.11. NEW BUSINESS 1. Petition for Local Improvements for The Highlands of Stillwater 2nd Addition. This item was approved with the previous item "Final Plat /PUD Approval for Second Phase, Highlands of Stillwater ". CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of September 3, 1991, including the following, and with the addition of two gambling permits for the Stillwater Knights of Columbus and deletion of the submission of Claim to insurance company from Peter Kegel for damages to car due to Downtown Construction: (All in favor). 1. Directing Payment of Pills (Resolution No. 91 -170). 6 • Stillwater City Council Minutes • September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting • Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's Licenses. American Remodeling, Inc. 4949 West Royal Lane Irving, Tx 75063 Budget Construction Co. 1299 Arcade St. St. Paul, Mn. 55106 Damon Homes 13590 - 67th Ave. No. Maple Grove, Mn. 55369 D & V Trucking & Excavating,Inc. Excavators 884 Old Birch St. Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Frandrup Excavating 17736 Emery Ave. E. Hastings, Mn. 55033 Haeg Construction 548 Vicki Lane Shoreview, Mn. 55126 Industrial Utilities, Inc. 2348 Driftwood Lane Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Johan Builders 14241 Scandia Tr. No. Scandia, Mn. 55073 N.W. Johnson Construction Co. P.O. Box 24389 Apple Valley, Mn. 55124 Lindus Construction 550 10th Ave. Baldwin, Wi 54002 General Contractor Waterproofing General Contractor Excavators General Contractor Excavators General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor 7 Renewal Renewal New New New New Renewal New New New 3. Request from Family Service of St. Croix Area to hang banner on Main St. advertising National Family Week from Nov. 12 - 23. Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting 4. Approval of Two Gambling Permit for the Stillwater Knights of Columbus for October 19 and November 19, 1991. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS - None COMMUNICATIONS /FYI 1. Rich Kenny, U.S. Flag Researcher - Request to donate City flag for exhibition of Minneso'2 City Flags Oct. 11 - 13 in Minneapolis. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, to donate the City flag to an exhibition of Minnesota City Flags in conjunction with the North American Vexillological Assn. Convention being held Oct. 11 -13, 1991 in Minneapolis and with the donation of the flag to a permanent display. (All in favor). 2. Invitation from City of Lakeville to attend regional LMC meeting on September 30, 1991. City Coordinator Kriegel asked if Council would like to attend and Councilmember Bodlovick said she would attend this meeting. 3. Leonard B. Kron, Adjuster for GAB - settlement of claim for Bill Scheel. Council directed this claim in the amount of $250 be added to the list of Bills for payment. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. City Coordinator Solid Waste Advisory committee Meetings Mr. Kriesel reported me Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, September _1 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers and will net with the Council on September 25, 1991 at 6:30 P.M. in a workshop session. Meeting with Fire Relief Association Council will meet with the Fire Relief Association on September 24, 1991 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss their investment plan. 2. Community Development Director Discussion of the Lev Wall Consulting Engineer M ore will check on whether there is Federal money available for repair f the Levy Wall. Councilmember Funke s.ated there is rebar sticking up in the walk area of the Levy Wall. This 'tem will be taken care of. Councilmember Farrell stated he had received information regarding tne sale of the river property to tne DNR -- that if purchased by the DNR, it could become a 4 -F project which may affect the construction and 8 • Stillwater City Council Minutes September 3, 1991 Recessed Meeting • ATTEST: placement of a new bridge in Stillwater. This item will be taken into consideration. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. (All in favor). CITY CLERK 9 MAYOR Resolutions: No. 91 -170 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91 -172 - Accepting Feasibility Study & Ordering Public Hearing for L.I. 276, Northland Ave. Reconstruction. No. 91 -173 - Accepting Petition for Waiver of Feasibility Report, Highlands of Stillwater 2nd Phase, L.I. 276. No. 91 -174 - Removal of Old Variance & conditions from south part of property, Tract Z, Registered Land Survey No. 7 (Case No. V/91 -41). DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE 11'•'i E 1'x'1 D R A NI ID 1__i P1 T r. NILE KRIESEL, CITY COORDINATOR != FR D M = D. P. MAWHORTER, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR ]D l=4 T E = SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 FR TRAFFIC PROBLEM AT INTERLACHEN WAY AND BAYBERRY AVE I received a complaint of speeders on Interlachen Way by a citizer, in that area sever weeks ago. I assigned the issue of Officer D. Miller and we conducted a problem solving exercise in the area. I had Miller talk to the complainant and the other neighbors in the area about what was going on up there. I also had Miller assess the physical environment in the area. What he discovered was that the problem was not speeders. It was persons coming up the hill on Interlachen Way and making the turn to Bayberry Ave. too fast and that some drivers were going straight on Interlachen Way past Bayberry and hitting the dead end which required there to turn around in the residents driveways. As usual, the citizens wanted a stop sign. They wanted it placed at the intersection of Interlachen Way and Bayberry and they wanted it to stop traffic on Interlachen Way. This proved to be a problern because Interlachen Way is a steep hill in this area and this would cause a problem during the winter with cars stopping and then not being able to get going again. Officer Miller fashioned a solution to the problem and presented it to the persons in the area. They agreed that his solution was the best and we would like to request that the City Council approve this solution and direct the Public Works Department to install the requested signs. A memo from Officer Miller is attached. It explains, in detail, what his proposed solution to the problem is. 91 -56 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612- 439 -1314 or 612- 439 -1336 £.i Rai MEM GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE TO: Chief Mawhorter FROM: Officer D. Miller RE: Traffic Complaints wear 221 Interlachen Way DATE: 27 August, 1991 On August 26th, I spoke with Laura Porcello(221 Interlachen Way) at her residence regarding her concerns about traffic and , what she feels is inadequate signing, at Bayberry Avenue and Interlachen Way. In our conversation, Ms. Porcello expressed concerns about the way traffic flows to and through the intersection of Bayberry Avenue and Interlachen Way. According to Ms. Porcello, the traffic that travels up Interlachen Way(froa Myrtle Street) frequently is travelling too fast to safely navigate the turn from Interlachen onto Bayberry Avenue. She stated that there have been numerous occassions where several "near misses" have occurred at that intersection and believes that the problem is due to people travelling too fast up Interlachen, as well as people not paying attention to oncoming traffic while on 3avberry. She also expressed concerns about the fact that on several occassions, vehicles have continued down Interlachen, past the Bayberry intersection, only to have to turn around in her(or her heighbors)driveway because the driver was unaware that Intterlachen dead ends, less than 100 feet, south of Bayberry. GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF Ms. Porcello is very concerned that a serious accident is going to occur at this corner due to drivers being unaware that the intersection poses potential hazards to unwary drivers and the numerous nighttime walkers and joggers that frequent that area. The intersection that M. Porcello refers to. is diagramned, in detail on the attached sheet. As you can see, Interlachen Way runs in a south- westerly direction from West Myrtle Street, continues uphill and then dead ends(approximateiy 50 -130 feet) south of Bayberry. Bayberry Avenue inter- sects with Interlachen, at the crest of the hill and then continues west from that intersection. The normal traffic flow on Interlachen (travelling from Myrtle Street) would turn right at Bayberry, unless it was specifically going to 221 Interlachenz Way or to 211 Interlachen Way. The traffic travell- ing east on Bayberry wo always turn left, onto Interlachen Way unless it was intending to go ;specifically to 221 or 211 Interlachen Way. The intersection of these to streets in completely uncontrolled and does pose a definite hazard if approached fast or if the driver is gnaware that a potential traffic conflict exists. I can speak from personal exper- ience, because on more . :han one occassion I have responded to emergency calls on Bayberry Avenue and have turned from Intrelachen Way onto Bayberry 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612 -439 -1314 or 612 - 439 -1336 • • • and nearly collided with vehicles on Bayberry that had cut the corner when turning onto Interlachen and failed to stay within their own lane when mak- ing the turn. In examining the intersection design and potential hazards I observed, I feel that the problems can all be corrected by strategic placement of three warning signs. The signs should be placed in the following positions for obtaining the proper objectives: 1.) A Yield sign should be placed at the intersection of Bayberry and Interlachen Way that is visible to eastbound Bayberry traffic. This would alert these drivers to the posibility of potential cross traffic and also cause them to look and be aware of any traffic potentially travelling up Interlachen Way. 2.) A warning sign indicating a sharp right hand turn (and indicating a maximum safe turn speed at 15 mph) should be placed along Interlachen Way prior to the Bayberry intersection so as to alert drivers that they must turn right and also alert them that a slow speed is needed to safely negotiate the turn. 3.) A DEAD END sign shoud be placed on Interlachen, just south of Bayberry to alert drivers that Interlachen does not continue any further. 4.) Finally, the reflective sign positioned at the end of Interlachen should be replaced in order to act as an additional reminder that Interlachenn ends. These recommendations are intended to create a safer driving environment fcr the citizens that live at, and near, this intersection and to prevent a possible accident(or series of accidents) that may occur it precautions are not taken to identify hazards at a potentially dangerous intersection. • • • DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE F'l E ref D R Ii NJ D U M 11 MAYOR ABRAHAMSON, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND NILE KRIESEL, CITY COORDINATOR F= R CM N1 : D. P. MAWHORTER, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR DATE : SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 R E : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTINGENT DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN AND REFUND OF PARKING PERMIT MONEYS HISTORY During the month of August, the department received a substantial fi • number of complaints regarding the lack of parking in the downtown area as a result of the construction. In response to these complaints, the department engaged in a problem solving effort in an attempt to reach the best possible solutior, to the problem. The problem solving effort entailed a preliminary meeting with the parking taskforce followed by an extensive downtown community survey. The purpose of these efforts were to learr, exactly what the problem(s) were and what input the persons contacted had to offer regarding a solution. The problems identified were as follows; 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612 - 439 -1314 or 612- 439 -1336 GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF Lack of adequate parking for both employees and customers Lack of prime customer parking spaces Customers getting parking tickets Lack of continuity regarding parking spaces available (ie. a parking lot being open in the morning and closed at noon due to construction) After the problem was adequately defined, proposed solutions were developed and presented to the taskforce and business community. The solution arrived at that best resolves the problem and reflects the needs and desires of the downtown community is as follows; The departrnent will engage in a parking enforcement program, for the duration of the construction, that will enforce the on street parking and not enforce the parking lots. We will issue warning summons for first time offenders and issue $5.00 parking tickets to any vehicle found to have once been cited with a warning summons. Parking lots will not be enforced and anyone who wishes to park in any city lot can do so on a first come first served basis. No time limits w i l l be imposed. This plan of action was presented and explained in person to 44 of the mair, businesses in the downtown area and all thought that the plan was fair and all businesses contacted were in favor of it's implementation. The plan was put into effect on September 3, 1991. We are now receiving requests from downtown business persons and employees for refunds of . Fees paid for parking permits in the dcowntowr, area. I feel that these requests are as a result of the non enforcement of the parking lots. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED I would request that the Council approve the plan as presented herein and that they approve the refund of any unused portion of any parking permits issued. Further, I would recommend that the Council susoenc the issuance of downtown, parking permits until the downtown, construction is complete or at such a time when adequate parking lot parking spaces are present to allow employee parking. If the Cour,ci 1 chooses to approve these recommendations, the department will work with City Administration regarding refunds of parking permits and will communicate the Council's decision to the business persons. Please see the attached rnerncts for further documentatictr, of our problem solving effort in this matter. 91 -58 • • • • • DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE The police departrnent.has received some complaints in regard to the lack of availability of parking in the downtown during construction. We have received complaints from customers, business owners and employees, and through personal observations made by the parking control officer. The police department has made an attempt to verify the problem through conducting a survey of downtown business owners and employees along with some customers. We have also completed a community survey of the downtown businesses. .Through the surveys that we have conducted along with the personal observations we have found that the people contacted have been concerned about the lack of availability of parking in downtown Stillwater. The people were also very concerned about the customers receiving parking tickets. We have also found that there is some concern about parking for employees. While talking with downtown business owners and employees their main concern. was with the customers finding a place to park and not having to worry about moving their vehicle or leaving Stillwater in 2 hours. The problem as it was explained is " It's hard enough to get customers to come in to downtown Stillwater. Then when they get here there is no Glace for them to park and on top of that they get a $5.00 parking ticket. When this happens, they are NOT going to come back -ever. " The result of the surveys shows that the most concern was in the fact that the customers should be able to park in the prime spots and should NCT be issued parking tickets. Possible solutions with negative and positive aspects: Option 1.) No Enforcement in downtown Stillwater for the duration of construction. The negative aspects of this option . is that the business owners and employees would park on the street in the prime spots. The positive aspect would be that we would not issue tickets to the customers. Option 2.) Total Enforcement in downtown Stillwater for the duration of construction. The negative aspects of this option is that it would cause bad public relations between the police department, the downtown community, and the customers through issuing tickets. The positive aspect would be that we would be able to keep the business owners and employees off of the streets. Option 3.) Restricted Parking Enforcement -open lots for all day parking for anyone and enforcement of all street parking. The negative aspects of this option would be that we may still be issuing tickets to customers. The positive aspects of this is that it would free up parking lot spaces for employees and save prime spots for customers. 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612 - 439 -1336 GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF August 21 , 1991 DAVID MAWHORTER 'UBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612 - 439 -1336 GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF Options possible fo: fines are to issue straight warning tickets, issue straight $5.00 tickets, or issue warning ticket followed by $5.00 parking ticket for second and subsequent offenses. Problems with issuing only warning tickets is that the business owners and employees would continue to park on the street. Problems with issuilg only $5.00 tickets is that customers would be receiveing thesa $5.00 parking tickets. Problems with issuing warning ticket followed by $5.00 parking tickets is that it would create a need for more office /staff time. For the situation in downtown Stillwater and the majority of concerns being in ava'►lab litiy of parking and in customers not receiving parking violations, the best proposal would be to have restricted parking enfor ;ement in downtown Stillwater for the duration of the downtown reconstr.iction project or until there is a need for change. Along with the restricted parking enforcement should be the issuance of 1 warning ti ;ket for the first offenSe followed by a $5.00 parking ticket for every offense thereafter. This proposal will meet the goals of the Stillwater Police Departrnent as well as the concerns of the downtown businesses. The proposal would keep the Grime spots open to customers, provide more availability of parking for employees, and not issu 00 parking tickets to customers. The police department can monitor this system for effectiveness by keeping in close contact with the downtown businesses through surveys, personal observations, and by the number of tickets issued - the percentage of tickets that are warning and $5.00. We can also keep a closer eye on repeat offenders. • 7(191 (Lek Gnu.. • DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF iwater 11 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE August 22, 1991 GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF On Wednesday August 21, 19 the police department met with the Parking Task Force represenative and with a few downtown business owners. The people present were: Paul Simonet, Bob Tanner, Maria Canelakes, Chris White, Chief Mawhorter, Parking Control Officer Capuzzi. At this meeting we discussed the three options that were made available to the downtown business owners. There was a lot of discussion of what the business owners wanted for their customers. The general feeling of the people at the meeting was that the lots should be open to anyone to park in for as long as they want /need to. The people also agreed that the streets that had enforcement signs on them should be enforced for 2 hour parking. We did not reach a final decision; however, the majority of the people were in favor of option #3- Restricted Parking. Enforcement- open all lots for anyone to park in for as long as they want /need to and enforce 2 hour parking on all signed • streets. Along with the restricted parking enforcement we would issue (1) warning ticket for the first offense and a $5.00 parking ticket for every offense thereafter. In doing this; we would be giving warning tickets to those who are not familiar with downtown Stillwater, and $5.00 tickets to repeat offenders. If there are no spaces available for employees to park, they will have to go into the residential areas or park at Trinity's parking lot and walk from there. The police department will provide a map to the businesses with available parking information on it. The police department will be going into the downtown community one more and finding out if this is an aimiable solution. 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 re_ w... _... a.n .n.% n..nn DAVID MAWHORTER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF j iwater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA DEPAR"'MENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF POLICE 212 North Fcurth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Police hone: 612 - 439.1314 or 612. 439 -1336 r .. ___- w.a awn Hann August 27, 1991 GORDON SEIM FIRE CHIEF The police department conducted a second survey of the downtown businesses in regard to the concerns about the enforcement of parking in downtown during the duration of the construction. The survey was conducted in the time zone of August 22 -27, 1991. During this time, the parking control officer contacted 44 businesses in the downtown and presented a possible solution for the parking in downtown for the duration of the construction. The option that was presented to the downtown businesses was to have Restricted Parking Enforcement -open all lots for anyone to park in for as long as they want /need to and enforce 2 hour parking on all signed streets. Along with restricted parking enforcement we would issue (1) warning for the first offense and a $5.00 parking ticket for every offense thereafter. This option gathered support from all 44 downtown businesses. The businesses feel that this is a good choice and that it is the most fair way to conduct parking enforcement in the downtown for the duration of the construction. 'AVID MAWHORTER UBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF August 29, 1991 In the past two weeks the Stillwater police department has been conducting a survey of the downtown business owners and employees. We have been in close contact with the majority of businesses on Main St. This survey was conaucted to get a better understanding of how the downtown business owners and employees were feeling about the enforcement of parking during the Downtown Reconstruction Project. In talking with the business owners and employees along rain St, we received an understanding that their primary concern was to prevent customers from receiving parking tickets. Their secondary concern was to have as much parking available as possible. Allith these concerns in mind, the police department looked at some possible oiutions. The Police Chief David Mawhorter and Parking Control Officer Capuzzi met with the Parking Task Force and some downtown business owners on this matter. The parking control officer then talked with the downtown business owners and employees again. This time we presented a possible- workable solution. The solution that was presented to the downtown business owners and employees was to have Restricted Parking Enforcement -open lots for anyone to park in for as long as they want /need and to enforce 2 hour parking on all signed streets. Along with this we will be issuing (1) warning ticket for the first offense and $5.00 parking tic.cets for every offense thereafter. This solution was supported by all of the downtown businesses that were contacted. The business owners and employees felt that this was the best solution and the most fair way to enforce parking in the downtown during the duration of construction. This program will be implemented beginning on September 3, 1991 at 8:00am. Thank you for your support and cooperation. 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DATE: September 13, 1991 For the past year and a half, I have been working full -time in the position of Parking Control Officer. I have also been attending Inver Hills Community College full -time to receive an AA degree in Law Enforcement. The course is a 2 -year program. I am entering my second year at Inver Hills this September. I have done some research through counselors and instructors in regard to completing a 2 -year degree by taking all evening and weekend courses. From the people that 1 have talked to and through the school class schedule listing it has been proven to me that in order to graduate, you must at some time take day classes. The reason for this is that Inver Hills Community College is a Liberal Arts College, which means that in order to earn a degree from this school you must take your "Major" orientated courses in addition to the schools required courses; such as, English, Math, Science, Music, Theatre, Speech, Art, etc. In order to take all of these classes you must attend school during the daytime due to the fact that some of the required courses are only offered during that time and are generally scheduled for more than one day per week for each course. I would like to request that the City Council approve a job -share program. This would allow for me to continue to do parking enforcement three days per week, while allowing my to meet my goals of completing my 2-year Law Enforcement degree. This proposal would consist of myself working three days per week and a second person working three days per week doing parking enforcement. Due to the fact that I will be attending courses on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the daytime hours of 11:15 -2 :15 and will also be attending courses in the evening hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays. and Thursdays I would like to propose that I will work on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays for the Police Depart - rent doing parking enforcement. This would leave a position open for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, a i Aleet "" Cara Capuzzi • MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: CITY COORDINATOR RE: HUDSON STREET IMP. DA: SEPTEMBER 13, 1991 ON MARCH 19, 1991 THE CITY COUNCIL CONDUCTED AN IMPROVEMENT HEARING ON L.I. 272-HUDSON STREET IMPRCVENTS STREET RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE}. THE COUNCIL ORDERED THE IMPROVEMENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY AWARDED THE CONST- RUCTION BID TO TOWER ASPHALT CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING ASSESSMENT WAIVER FROM THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS. HOWEVER, TWO OF THE FOUR PROPERTY OWNERS WILL NOT SIGN THE WAIVERS. THEREFORE THE COUNCIL WILL EITHER HAVE TO SCRAP THE PROJECT OR AWARD THE BID AND CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT HEARING ' ~�. THE ASSESSMENT HEARING WILL BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE COST PER MINN, STATUTES CH. 429. IF THE COUNCIL INTENDS TO ASSESS THE WORK PER 429 l WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY NOTICE THE PROPERTY OWNERS AND CON- DUCT ANOTHER HEARING AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE CITY ATTORNEY CAN PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTION AT THE MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT. • CONSTRUCT NEW C.B. a PIPE BY CITY PUBLIC WORKS PARCEL 9520 ENGINEERS ■ ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS H.O. NO. 809 DRI VE SIXTH AVE. SO. J / . J `i. / Of' i ,\ < ( > 1 / 4c.1:1 / y�P END PAVEMENT PARCEL 9850 DRIVE DRIVE HUDSON ST. STILLWATER, MN. REVISE EXIST. E.B. BY CITY PUBLIC WORK S Y �a PARCEL 8480 FILE NO. 89114 DRS. NO. 2 • • • • Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 2, 1991 Mr. Mawhorter discussed the part -time officers' schedule for the month of July, which has been increased because of the traffic problems created by the street reconstruction. Council discussed whether the cost of the additional hours of these officers could be designated as a project cost. City Attorney Magnuson will look into the matter. Council also discussed the enforcement of no alcoholic beverages in the parks. Mr. Mawhorter will discuss with City Planner Pung- Terwedo the possibility of placing "No Alcoholic Beverages" signs in the parks. 2. Public Works Director - Advertise for Bids for New Grader Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to advertise for bids for a. new grader for the Public Works Department. (All in favor) Crane on Aiple Property Council directed Mr. Junker to leave the crane on the Aiple property and let Mr. Aiple dismantle and dispose of it. Old Bricks from Downtown Streets Mr. Junker discussed the possibility of selling the old bricks from the downtown street reconstruction. Council agreed that Stillwater residents should be given the bricks if requested. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke that Stillwater citizens be allowed to take up to 200 bricks each, and that ten truckloads of bricks be saved for future City use. (All in favor) Treatment of Pond at Echo Lane and Sunnvslope Lane Mr. Junker reported that the pond at Echo Lane and Sunnyslope Lane is green with duckweed, and the pond could be treated at a cost of $756. Council will take action on this at a later time. Outlet Drain at 1040 Sycamore Mr. Junker reported that the outlet drain for two catch basins runs seven feet from the house at 1040 Sycamore. Mr. Junker believes that the drain easement was placed too close to the house. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to direct the City's Consulting Engineer to look at the placement of the outlet drain at 1040 Sycamore. (All in favor) Hudson Street Improvements Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to award the contract for the $4,000 improvement of 2 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 2, 1991 Hudson Street to Tower Asphalt contingent upon the receipt of signed waivers of assessment from the affected property owners. (All in favor) 3. Community Development Director - Certificate of f)ccupancv for Cottages of Stillwater Phase III City Planner Pung-Terwedo reported that the Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued because the landscaping is not complete at this time, which was a condition of approval. City Attorney Magnuson reported that all money for landscaping is escrowed. Mayor Abrahamson reported that the builder will have landscaping completed by Friday, except for sod, and he wi_1 inspect the property at 4:00 p.m. on Friday in order for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to be issued. The Certificate affects only the Northeast building. Motion by Councilmenber Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to grant the Mayor permission to inspect the Cottages of Stillwater, Phase III, and issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy if all conditions are met. (All in favor) 4. Consulting Engineer - Raising of Manholes along County Road 12 Mr. Peters reported that the two manholes along County Road 12 could be raiE,ed at a cost of $543.80. Motion by Counci]member Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the raising of two manholes along County Road 12, west of Dee:rpath. (All in favor) Temporary closing of Main Street Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the closing of Main Street for reconstruction for July 1 through 18, except for the Fourth of July. (Resolution No. 91 -128) Ayes - Councilmembeis Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 5. Fire Chief - Promotion of Jeff Cutler Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate Resolution promoting Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Cutler to the rank of engineer. (Resolution No. 91 -130) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 3 • Alw A11111591 0/111111/ ENGINEERS ■ ARCHITECTS ■ PLANNERS September 11, 1991 • BCP /cih Enclosure SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 1. Tower Asphalt 2. Bituminous Consulting 3. Valley Paving 4. Alber Construction 5. GMH Asphalt The Engineer's Estimate was $131,704.60 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 612 490 -2000 ST PAUL, MINNESOTA RE: STILLWATER, MINNESOTA LOWELL INN /RIVERTOWN COMMONS AND NO. MAIN STREET PARKING LOTS L.I. 257 AND 259 SEH FILE NO'S: 90019 & 89255 On Monday, September 9, 1991, five bids were received for the construction of parking lots for Lowell Inn /Rivertown Commons and North Main Street. A summary of bids is as follows: Sincerely, $132,588.15 $143,873.46 $169,670.70 $173,385.94 $177,121.56 The low bid was submitted by Tower Asphalt, Inc. of Lakeland, Minnesota. We have had them on similar types of projects and believe they have the experience and financial ability to complete a project of this size. Construction is expected to be completed by November 15, 1991. We recommend that the project be awarded to Tower Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $132,588.15. Enclosed is a tabulation of bids received. Barry C. Peters, P.E. CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN iliw ater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANN TERWEDO, PLANNER DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 SUBJECT: CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMENT ON NOMINATION OF DOWNTOWN STILLWATER COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DISCUSSION: The City has received the official letter that the State Review Board of the Minnesota Historic Society will be considering tne Downtown Stillwater Commercial Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1991. This district was locally designated in October of 1989 and officially certified by the Park Service in July of 1991. The nomination to the National Register was also supported by resolution in 1989. The nomination form sent to the Planning Office and Mayor's Office has been revised and updated according to the National Register criteria and comments from the State Historic Preservation Office and review and approval from the contractor who prepared the form. I also met with Staff at the State Historic Preservation Office numerous times to comment on the status of the nomination form. Three changes were made to the nomination form during the review process. These changes include change of the status of the Simonet Building and the north building of the Vittorio's site (Pacific Hotel) which have been changed from non - contributing to contributing to the historic significance of the district. Another change is to the McKusick Block (old Norwest Bank Building) which changed from contributing to non - contributing because all original architectural features of the building have been removed and the third floor and cornice are gone .These changes were reviewed by the Preservation Commission. The Stillwater Historic Commercial District encompasses most of the older portion of the Downtown commercial area. It includes some eleven blocks in tne central business district and stretches from Nelson Street on the south to Commercial on the north along Main Street. The historic riverfront meander line and portions of Second Street and Third Street along the principal east /west streets: Nelson, Nelson Alley, Chestnut and Myrtle Streets. The district contains sixty three contributing buildings, including one building already on the National Register (the Freight House Restaurant); two contributing sites (Lowell Park and the sunken garden); four non - contributing . sites (vacant lots); three contributing structures (Wolfe tunnel /cave system, the Lowell Park Pavilion and the Lowell Park Levee; and one contributing object (the fountain) in the sunken garden). CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 - 6121 1 The nomination form is awailable from Mayor Abrahamson or the Planning Office. If the Council would like a copy and wishes to comment on its content, please contact me. RECOMMENDATION: Approval to submit the attached letter supporting the nomination of the district and that as staved on the attached outline "National Register Criteria for Evaluation" it meets the National Register criteria. The Heritage Preservation Commission comments are incorporated into the letter. f • • • • FOUNDED IN 1849 Fort Snelling History Center, St. Paul, MN 55111 • (612) 726 -1171 September 6, 1991 ,jam lei4 rti S<<e\J Mr. Erlsia, Chairperson Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Stillwater City Hall 216 No. 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. SOMOR MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Re: Certified Local Government Comment on the nomination of: Stillwater Commercial Historic District, vicinity of Main, 2nd and Chestnut Streets, Stillwater, Washington County, to the National Register of Historic Places The above referenced property may be considered by the State Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1991. Because the City of Stillwater has been granted Certified Local Government (CLG) Status under the provisions of 36 CFR 61.5 and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office's "Procedures for Applying For and Maintain- ing Certified Local Government Status ", the nomination (copy enclosed) is being sent to the Office of the Mayor and to the Heritage Preservation Commission for review at this time. If the local government wishes to comment on this nomination through the expanded responsibilities of CLG status, the follow- ing procedure should be followed. This nomination is classified as a historical nomination and an architectural nomination. Our certification records show that the Stillwater Heritage Preserva- tion Commission includes 2 members (Workman and Zaworski) who meet the Federal Standards for History. After allowing a reasonable opportunity for public comment, the Commission may prepare a report indicating its opinion as to whether the property meets the National Register criteria (copy enclosed). At least one Commission member from the above discipline should participate in formulating that opinion. The Mayor may transmit the report of the Heritage Preservation Commission together with his comments on the eligibility of the property to Nina M. Archabal, State Historic Preservation Of- ficer, at the above address. This response must be received before the close of business on November 18, 1991. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended, if both the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Mayor feel that the property does not meet the criteria, the nomination will not be further considered unless an appeal is filed with the state office. We should note the stancard owner notification of State Review Board consideration of his property will be made, public notice will be published, and ppropriate officials will be notified ap- proximately one month before the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address. Sincerely , , L y\K-G Jam.. Britta Bloomberg Acting Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Encl.: National RegistEr Program (Results of Listing) National RegistEr Criteria Copy of the Nomination • The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association and (a) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history or (b) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past or (c) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction or (d) that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS. Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, or graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years shall not be considered eligible for the National Register. However, such properties will qualify if they are integral parts of districts that do meet the criteria or if they fall within the following categories: (a) A religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance or (b) A building or structure removed from its original location but 41 Phich is significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure most importantly associated with a historic person or event or (c) A birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is no appropriate site or building directly associated with his productive life. (d) A cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent importance, from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events or (e) A reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment and presented in a dignified manner as part of a restoration master plan, and when no other building or structure with the same association has survived or (f) A property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition or symbolic value has invested it with its own exceptional significance or (g) A property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional importance. Minnesota SHPO January 1982 • NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION September 12, 1991 Nina Archabal State Historic Preservation Office Fort Snelling History Center St. Paul, MN 55111 Dear Ms. Archabal: SUBJECT: CLG COMMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF: STILLWATER COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STILL4ATER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. The Stillwater Heritage )reservation Commission has reviewed the nomination of the Stillwater Commercial Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. The comments from the City of Stillwater are made according to the provisions of 36 C=R 61.5, Certified Local Government (CLG) status. Tne nomination is both an historical nomination and an architectural nomination. Two Commission members, Tim Stefan, architect, and Marlene Workman, historian, have reviewed the form according to the National Register Criteria for Evaluation and have made the following comments: a. The development of Downtown Stillwater between 1860 and 1940 is significant because it reflects the local economy which developed the downtown: lumbering and manufacturing. b. The sixty nine structures, sites, and buildings that contribute to the historic significaice of the district and represent the type, period, and method of construction that creates the unique environment of Downtown Stillwater. These include the architectural features of Italinate, Queene Anne, Classic Revival, Greek Revival, and Early 20th Century Commercial, with materials of local brick and stone. The City of Stillwater supports this nomination which has been a long time goal of the community because historic Downtown Stillwater is a very unique and beautiful area very rich in history and pride. This nomination will further emphasize the importance of the area, not only to our local citizens, but to the State of Minnesota and thereby preserving our past for the future. We thank you for allowing the City of Stillwater to comment on this designation and support its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Sincerely, Wally Abrahamson Mayor illwater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA - 14 ) CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121 • • • Attachments ,lllwater. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES (2) ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission at their meeting of September 9, 1991, reviewed the letters of interest and held a brief (five minute) interview with seven of the eight people indicating interest in the Planning Commission. (One of the applicants was unable to make the interview because of previous plans.) After their review of the applicants, the Commission recommended Howard Lieberman and Shawn Draper as new Planning Commissioners. Mr. Draper is currently on the City Heritage Preservation Commission and will resign from that commission if appointed to the Planning Commission. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439-6121 • • • it water. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES (2) /Gene Bealka /Charles Dougherty /Shawn Draper /C.J. Kabis Howard Lieberman /Jay Michels /Greg Palmer ✓ Darwin Wald SEPTEMBER 1991 The following people have indicated an interest in serving on the City of Stillwater Planning Commission. At their August meeting, the Planning commission requested that the candidates meet individually with the Commission before the September 9th regular Planning Commission meeting to discuss their interest in the position. I have set up interviews with the candidates starting at 6:15 P.M. on Monday, September 9th, as scheduled below: 6:15 P.M. 6:20 P.M. 6:25 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:35 P.M. 6:40 P.M. 6:45 P.M. 6:50 P.M. After the interviews and review of the letters of interest, the Commission can recommend two people to the Council for appointment to the Commission. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439-6121 711 Lake Drive Stillwater, Mn. 55012 439 - 4.3d7 To: Mayor and City Council Members I wish to express my appreciation for the courtem - 5f extended to me on Monday, August 5, 1991 requesting me to submit a letter of interest to serve on the planning commission. Excluding the formality of an updated resume, I have provided a brief profile of skills and leadership accomplishments to assist you in determing how I may contribute as a committee member. Fifteen years of key administrative assignments, initiating and directing statewide programs, I have developed skills in: Communications Human Resources Program management and project coordination in government, education, and private sector have prepared me to make immediate and significant contributions in the areas of: Personal: Personal Relations Safety/Health Business Management August 7, 1991 During the fifteen years with the Mingle3ota Department of Education, I was responsible for annual administration of $d00,000 in federal funds. Bachlor of Arts in Education, Hamline University Master of Science in Vocational Administration, University of Wisconsin If further information is needed on any of the areas I mentioned above, please advise. Gene Bealka • An Exceptional Bed & Breakfast Chuck & Judy Dougherty Deoember 16, 1990 Mayor Wally Abrahamson City Council City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Abrahamson & City Council, I 'm writing to express my interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Though my past experiences of bringing Variances and Special Use Permits before the Planning Commission have not all been positive, it has given me some additional insight into how city government works. I feel strongly that a person should contribute to a community they plan to live their lives in. Our past four years here in Stillwater have been very rewarding for us. We now feel that we have put down some roots in this community and now it is time we should start to give P ething back to Stillwater. I feel by serving on the Planning ommission that I can give something to Stillwater as it reaches into the future. Sincerely,.' �� lr.' ' Charles R_ Doughel L; cgrie 9iivertmninmo 306 West Olive, Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 430 -2955 May 24, 1991 CJK:cl cc: File Councilman Gary Funke 1605 W. Pine Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Councilman Funke: MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL CORPORATION This letter is to express my interest in becoming a member of the Stillwater Plannirg Commission. I am a longtime residEnt of Stillwater, active in many local organizations. Omega Mortgage and Financial Corporation is headquartered in Stillwater, and I hold the position of President and CEO. I hold several real estate and appraisal designations and licenses and am active as a Real Estate Commissioner for. Washington County. My professional background as a banker for twenty five years will help me in dealing clearly, concisely and professionally with issues confronting the Planning Commission. Please consider my request for appointment to the Planning Commission upon the next available opportunity. Best Regards, C. J. Kabis, MRA, CMC President 1675 SOUTH GREELEY STREET, SUITE 103 • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 -6006 • (612) 430 -2050 • • • HOWARD LIEBERMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 311 1st Ave. No. Suite 302 Minneapolis. NIN 55401 (612) 338-2432 / Fax (612) 3.42-9246 December 11, 1990 Mayor Wally Abrahamson c/o Mary Lou Johnson, City Clerk 260 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mayor Abrahamson and Members of the City Council: This letter is to formally state my interest in serving on one of Stillwater's boards or commissions. My first choice would be to serve on the Planning Commission; however, to the extent that is not possible, I would be pleased to serve elsewhere. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions: Daytime - 338 -2432; Evening - 430 -9136. Thank you, Howard Lieberman 111 c„t:t r .f ;1 ?At S Cr,��Cz. St . y/ ASfl SPECIALTIES COMPANY 2828 Anthony Ln. So. P.O. Box 83 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 Lakeland, Minnesota 55043 781- 8871 436 -8589 June 6, 1991 Stillwater City Council City of Stillwater 216 No. 4th St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Dear Council Members: I am sending this letter as an application for the open position on the Stillwater Plarning Commission. While living in Stillwater Township I was a member of the planning commission for a year, and I have a deep concern for the growth and development of our wonderful city. I am a partner in Asphalt Specialties Co., a Lakeland based asphalt paving contractor, and live at 118 -1/2 N. Main St.. I have lived in the Stillwater Area for over 13 years. I appreciate your consideration. If I can furnish you with any more information about myself, please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Jay Michels C9MMITTED TO EXCELLENCE • • • City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Council Representative: December 14, 1990 Pursuant to the December 13th notice in the Courier News, I ask to be considered for serving on the City Planning Commission or the Port Authority Commission. My current position at Northern States Power Company is as Manager of Gas Supply and Rates. This position provides interaction with a variety of Federal, State and local governments which may prove useful to the City as it examines future development options. As a citizen of Stillwater I share the Council's objectives of maintaining quality of life for the area while continuing to develop the infrastructure necessary for economic competition with other communities and areas in the future. You may reach me at the following address or phone numbers. ' Gregory H. Palmer 725 Nightingale Boulevard Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Home Phone . 430 -2959 Business Phone: 229 -2332 Thank you for your interest. Any consideration is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, _ ;(1 j'& Gregory H. Palmer, Manager Gas Supply & Rate Design August 13, 1991 City of Stillwater_ 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 To Whom it may concern: This is to advise you of my interest in serving on the Planning Conmission for the City of Stillwater. I have lived in Stillwater since 1983 and have had ties to the community since the early 1970's when my two duaghters married and moved to Stillwater. I have a sincere interest in the future of our city and feel service on the Commission would also be rewarding to me as a volunteEr. I have been involved with many organizations: - Member St. Michael's Church Festival Committee 1985 - present - Fair SHAEE Board - 1987 to present - House Committe of the American Legion 1988 to present - Ramsey County Fair Board 1963 - 1983 - Ramsey County Fair Board President 1976 - 1981 - District Council 2 City of St. Paul 1968 - 1975 I was employed at Automotive Northern Warehouse from 1963 to 1989, when I retired. I set up and organized a "Will Call" Department and set up and ran the catalog department. Community service has been a part of my life for overr 25 years. I would be honored to continue that tradition as a member of the Stillwater Planning Commission. Sincerely, Darwin G. Wald BUJ • • II later • THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA -� MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING STAFF DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 1991 SUBJECT: CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER AND QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS Skills of a good Planning Commissioner: People who serve on Planning Commissions should be selected on the basis of the following criteria : (Source: Solnit, Albert The Job of the Planning Commissioner, Third Addiition 1982, Pages 68 -69, Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, California) a. CIVIC MINDEDNESS: • It helps if the Commissioner already has a track record for working on civic programs such as neighborhood or downtown improvement projects. b. AN INTEREST IN PLANNING and enough knowledge of the planning process and laws to know why things are done as well as the rules for doing them. c. A MIND OPEN TO NEW IDEAS: A person who will be working with change and the future should have the imagination and flexibility to grasp, evaluate and accept ideas. d. OBJECTIVITY: An ability to listen to opposing views and still keep a clear focus on where the real public interest lies, what is not only within the law but also really fair, and if possible, a judicial temperament in the face of controversy namely, the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion. e. THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS ONESELF CLEARLY AND CONCISELY IN PUBLIC: This includes the skill of learning to think on your feet, something very few of us learned in school. f. ENOUGH FREETIME TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE FOR MEETINGS: Making decisions on planning matters is hard enough without having to play catchup at meetings. It's not fair to those concerned, as well as the community you are supposed to serve, to constantly try to "play things by ear ". CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121 g. NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Tnis means avoiding not only a mixing of public service and private gain, but also the making of a decision on the basis of who's involved rather than what is involved. h. GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION: Is there a geographic area of the community that is over represented? A Planning Commission should have a broad based representation of all areas of the City. i. DIVERSITY: The Planning Commission should have a diverse group which includes age, sex, cultural /and pro - essional background. This enables the group to make well- rounded, logical decisions with all interests and ideas reviewed. • • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -176 Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for L.I. 254 WHEREAS, a contract has been let (costs have been determined) for the improvement of sanitary sewer repairs, water services, catch basins and leads and street construction on Mulberry Street between North fourth Street and North Everett Street and the contract price for such improvement is estimated to be $293,044.03 and the expenses incurred or to be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $77,422.68 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $370,466.71. NOW, ita.eatt.ruttm, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: 1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the city is hereby declared to be $258,608.41 and the portion of the cost be assessed against benefited property owners is declared to be $111,858.30. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1992, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. 3. The city clerk, with the assistance of the city engineer (consulting engineer) shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece of parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and he shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public inspection. 4. The clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the council thereof.- Adopted by Council this 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -177 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR L.I. 254 WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on September 17, 1991 the city clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the costs of sanitary sewer repairs, water services, catch basins and leads and street construction on Mulberry Street between North Fourth Street and North Everett Street, and WHEREAS, the clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of October in the city hall at 7 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and he shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. He shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment to the City of Stillwater, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (30) days from the assessment. He may at any time thereafter, pay to the Washington County Treasurer the installment and interest in process of collection on the current tax list, and he may pay the remaining principal balance of the assessment to the City of Stillwater Treasurer, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council the 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -178 Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for L.I. 271 WHEREAS, a contract has been let (costs have been determined) for the improvement of sanitary sewer main, water main, utility services, storm sewer and street construction on the southerly 350 feet of Parcel 1 and the southerly 350 feet of Parcel 2, both in Outlot A of the Stillwater Industrial Park; together with Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 1 of the Kern Pauley Addition to the Stillwater Industrial Park and the contract price for such improvement is estimated to be $198,531.40 and the expenses incurred or to be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $38,332.49 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $236,863.89. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: 1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the city is hereby declared to be $142,952.26 and the portion of the cost be assessed against benefited property owners is declared to be $93,911.63. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1992, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. 3. The city clerk, with the assistance of the city engineer (consulting engineer) shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece of parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and he shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public inspection. 4. The clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the council thereof. Adopted by Council this 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -180 Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for L.I. 273 WHEREAS, a contract has been let (costs have been determined) for the improvement of sanitary sewer main, water main, utility services, storm sewer and street construction on West Orleans Street from Washington Street to 700 feet east of Washington Street and Benson Boulevard West from West Orleans Street to 550 feet North of West Orleans and Highland Road from West Orleans to 450 feet north of West Orleans and Highland Court from Highland to 250 feet east, and the contract price for such improvement is estimated to be $246,742.00 and the expenses incurred or to be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $62,517.33 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $309,259.33. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: 1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the city is hereby declared to be $ 0 and the portion of the cost be assessed against benefited property owners is declared to be $309,259.33. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1992, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. 3. The city clerk, with the assistance of the city engineer (consulting engineer) shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece of parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and he shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public inspection. 4. The clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the council thereof. Adopted by Council this 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -181 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR L.I. 273 WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on the 17th day of September, 1991 the city clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the costs of sanitary sewer main, water main, utility services, storm sewer and street construction on West Orleans Street from Washington Street to 700 feet east of Washington Street and Benson Boulevard West from West Orleans Street to 550 feet North of West Orleans and Highland Road from West Orleans to 450 feet north of West Orleans and Highland Court from Highland to 250 feet east; and WHEREAS, the clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWAXER, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of October in the City Hall at 7 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and he shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. He shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment to the City of Stillwater, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (30) days from the assessment. He may at any time thereafter, pay to the Washington County Treasurer the installment and interest in process of collection on the current tax list, and he may pay the remaining principal balance of the assessment to the City of Stillwater Treasurer, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council this 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • • RESOLUTION NO. 91 -179 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR L.I. 271 WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on September 17, 1991, the city clerk was directed to prepare the proposed assessment of the cost of improving sanitary sewer main, water main, utility services, storm sewer and street construction on the southerly 350 feet of Parcel 1 and the southerly 350 feet of Parcel 2, both in Outlot A of the Stillwater Industrial Park; together with Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3,Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 1 of the Kern Pauley Addition to the Stillwater Industrial Park; and WHEREAS, the clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection. NOW, TbirA N_Irl a E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of October in the City Hall at 7 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and he shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. He shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment to the City of Stillwater, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (30) days from the assessment. He may at any time thereafter, pay to the Washington County Treasurer the installment and interest in process of collection on the current tax list, and he may pay the remaining principal balance of the assessment to the City of Stillwater Treasurer, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council this 17th day of September 1991. City Clerk Mayor • • • � (I water. THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR UPDATE STUDY ON CONDITION OF LOWELL PARK LEVEE WALL The Downtown Plan Action Committee requests the City Council to authorize an update of the attached levee wall study, December 9, 1987, to determine the walls current condition and need for improvement. This information will be used to consider the urgency for improvement. It is estimated such an update will cost less than $5,000.00. RECOMMENDATION: Authorization for update of levee wall study. ATTACHMENT: - Stillwater Lowell Park Erosion Protection Wall Inspection Report, December 9, 1987. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612- 439 -6121 lb 1 r • STILLWATER LOWELL PARK EROSION PROTECTION WALL INSPECTION DECEMBER 9, 1987 STILLWATER LOWELL PARK EROSION PROTECTION WALL INSPECTION DECEMBER 9, 1987 ORIGINAL DESIGN A field inspection was made of the entire Lowell Park Erosion Protection Wall (EPW) to determine the extent of suspected failure of the lower wall. The inspection was made on November 23, 1987. Original construction plans dated 1937 and 1938 are available and show different wall types for the areas north and south of the bridge. The EPW north of the bridge has a lower wall at the waters edge constructed entirely of concrete with a spread footing 9'4" below the elevation of the wharf (walkway along river) and is protected by rip -rap. The sipper wall that separates the wharf from the roadway is also concrete with a spread footing buried 2'6 " below the elevation of the wharf. 4 The EPW south of tae bridge has a lower wall built on top of an older stone rubble wall. This lower wall is of concrete and is not tied into the rubble wall or the wharf slab with reinforcement. This concrete wall meets the rubble wall approximately 2'6" below the elevation of the wharf. The upper wall is concrete with a spread footing buried 2'6" below the elevation of the wharf. The old rubble wall. was left in place and the upper wall footing was placed shallow to permit construction "in- the -dry" during low river stage therefore eliminating the need for cofferdams and dewatering. The wharf and lower wall serves as erosion protection for the upper main EPW wall and also as a wharf for water craft. This wharf floods periodically during the year. Failure of the lower wall would leave the shallow footing of the upper wall vulnerable to undermining resulting in failure. • • EXISTING CONDITIONS Generally the EPW north of the bridge is in fair condition with the lower wall footings well protected by rip -rap on the river bed. The upper wall is stable with no signs of settlement or tipping. The concrete pavement of the wharf shows extensive surface deterioration with a small area of complete deterioration approximately 20' north of the bridge. The EPW south of the bridge is in poor condition. In this area, the lower wall is supported on the old stone rubble wall. The concrete wall has failed at most of the joints and at the stairs allowing the soil under the wharf to be washed out. Approximately 150 feet of the lower wall has tipped over allowing extensive undermining of the wharf and exposure of the upper wall to the top of the footing. The upper wall in this area has settled approximately 3 inches and tipped toward the'4river slightly. Three major vertical cracks have developed due to the settlement. Further erosion of the soil under the wharf will not only result in failure of the wharf slab but also the upper EPW wall. The upper wall retains a roadway embankment. The most recent Mn /DOT inspection of the bridge did not make any comments relating to the EPW wall or existence of any problems with the west abutment or most westerly pier. Failure of the EPW would most likely leave the bridge substructures vulnerable to erosion. Attached is the detailed field inspection report of the EPW. The stationing coincides with the stationing on the original construction plans with ( -) 0 +65 on the north end of the EPW and 9 +40 on the south end. Also attached are portions of the original construction plans showing typical sections of the north and south wall types. 1 1 I I 1 1 1 • Photos of the EPW taken at the time of the inspection are available upon request. EVALUATION North EPW The north EPW is generally in fair condition. This section of the EPW has seen extensive weathering of the wharf slab due primarily to the lack of air entrainment in concretes of that period. The timber fenders or bumpers are missing in all but a few locations. No railings exist on the upper or lower walls to protect pedestrians from the vertical drop. No marks exist on the lower wall to advise boaters of the presence of the wharf when it is submerged. The north EPW appears adequate to support the applied loads and to serve the purpose for which it was originally constructed. South EPW 4 The south EPW is in poor condition. The deterioration of the lower wall will parmit erosion of the upper wall foundation resulting in eventual collapse of the upper wall and roadway embankment. The primary purpose of the lower wall and wharf slab is to provide erosion protection for the shallow footing of the main upper wall. The lower wall has failed in most of the section from the bridge to the higher section at Nelson Street (Sta. 3 +30 to 8 +50). The wharf slab is also badly weathered and has numerous cracks in the areas where it has been undermined. The timber fenders are also missing. Railing and markers, like the north, EPW are not present. The lower wall and wharf slab have failed and no longer protect the upper wall. The upper wall has begun to fall and will continue to due so at an accelerating rate. 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 RECOMMENDATION Closer investigation of the EPW should be made in order to develop several correction alternatives. These alternatives may include resurfacing and joint repair on the north EPW and lower wall and wharf replacement on the south EPW. 4 1 Station ( -) 0 +65 - North end of Erosion Protection Wall (EPW) - NE corner of wharf slab settled approx. 6" - Footing OK 0 +80 - Op n joint in lower wall - Vo 'd under wharf approx. 60 S.F. with 6" vertical sp ce 1 +80 - Op n joint in lower wall - Vo d same as at 0 +80 2 +30 - Op n joint in lower wall - Vo d under wharf approx. 10 S.F. with 6" vertical sp ce 2 +30 - Slab is badly weathered . • to - Co=ner of slab badly deteriorated with exposed 2 +85 reinforcement near 2 +85 - Wail OK General Note: 3 +00 to 3 +30 3 +30 to 3 +40 4 +00 - Op - Vo ve up FIELD INSPECTION REPORT STI.LLWATER EROSION PROTECTION WALL LOWELL PARK November 23, 1987 OBSERVATION ( -) 0 +65 to 3 +00 Lo er wall is all 1938+ construction with co crete wall and spread footings. No rubble wa 1 exists in this area. Horizontal co struction joint approximately 2'6" below el vation of EPW shows minor deterioration. Rip - ra ed river bed is approximately 7 feet below the wh rf elevation. No undermining of the lower or up er wall footings was observed. The upper wall is in fair condition with no significant settlement or cracking. - Bridge pier - Approx. 1 foot of footing exposed above river bed Lo er wall under stairs is badly deteriorated and undermined n joint in lower wall (1'6" W x 2'0" H) d under wharf approx. 250 S.F. with 1'6" tical space at lower wall 6" vertical space at er wall . 4 +00 to 4 +30 4 +60 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 7 +50 to 7 +60 8 +50 to 8 +55 - Face of lower wall badly deteriorated. Open joint in lower wall (9" W x 1'0" H) - Void under wharf approx. 120 S.F. with 1'3" vertical space at lower "wall, no space at upper wall. 4 +70 - Lower wall badly eroded under stairs to - Corner of wharf slab is missing (approx. 4 S.F.) 4 +80 - Void under wharf approx. 70 S.F. with 1'6" vertical space at lower wall 6" vertical space at upper wall 4 +80 - Upper wall has settled approx. 3" at 5 +30 to - Wall tipping toward river slightly 5 +80 - 3 major vertical cracks 6 +50 - Lower wall has been pushed in and lays horizontal to - Wharf slab has dropped approx. 9" and rests on 7 +80 tipped wall - Extensive void under wharf from 6 +50 to 7 +80 with 2' vertical space at lower wall, 1' vertical space at upper wall • - Wharf slab is badly deteriorated and crackea - Extensive deposit of material that had been eroded from under wharf is located on river side of lower wall 7 +40 - Open joint by stairs (3' W x 3' H) - Void under wharf approx. 600 S.F. with 2' vertical space at lower wall, 6" vertical space at upper wall - Wharf slab has dropped approx. 3" along upper wall - Lower wall below stairs is missing 7 +50 - Open joint by stair (1'6" W x 3' H) - Void below wharf approx. 400 S.F. with 2' vertical space at lower wall, 9" vertical space at upper wall 7 +50 - Lower wall base pushed nward causing face of to wall to lean approx. 20 from vertical 7 +80 - Lower wall badly deteriorated or missing from under stairs 8 +70 - Large storm sewer outlet - Flap gate dislodged and set sideways in opening General Note: 3 +30 to 8 +50 Lower wall consists of approximately 2'6" concrete wall on top of old stone rubble wall. Much of the concrete wall has failed. Rubble wall is still intact. River bed is approximately 5 to 6' below elevation of wharf. Lower wall is in very poor condition. The wharf slab is undermined and settled. The upper wall is in fair condition with the exception of the settled and cracked area at Station 4 +80 to 5 +80. Potential exists for additional sections of the upper wall to be undermined and settle as more soil below the wharf is eroded. This would ultimately result in failure of the upper wall. Inspection made by: J4Pf A. Johnson, P.E. 4 -11Sli Date • • It • j (wat • • September 13, 1991 Senator David Durenberger 1020 Plymouth Building 125 Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA - 164 ) Dear Senator Durenberger: The City Council of the City of Stillwater would like to urge your support for the inclusion of historic preservation provisions in the new National Highway Act being considered by the House - Senate Transportation Conference Committee (S.1204,HR2950). In the past, consideration of historic', scenic and cultural resources has been limited by the Transportation Act and the lack of funds. The new legislation provides an opportunity to increase importance of historic preservation in Minnesota. For Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota, the Historic Preservation Section of the new act is of particular importance because of the St. Croix River bridge project and its possible impact on the existing historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. If the new legislation is approved with funding for transportation enhancements (Sections 106 (b) (4) and 131 of S.1204), it will be possible to maintain operate the existing bridge as well as construct a new bridge as a part of the highway project. The existing bridge is of critical importance to Stillwater because of its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and its contribution to the character and enjoyment of Downtown Stillwater. The new highway legislation is very important to historic preservation in Stillwater. We appreciate your help in this matter. Sincerely, Wallace Abrahamson Mayor CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121 • • • National Trust for Historic Preservation PRESERVATION BRIEFING Side by Side Analysis: The Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (S. 1204) and the Intermodal Surface Transportation Infrastructure Act of 1991 (H.R. 2950) On June 19, the Senate passed S. 1204, the Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. This legislation authorizes federal highway and mass transportation assistance for a five year period beginning on October 1, 1991. On July 18, the leadership of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Works and Transportation introduced their version of surface transportation legislation, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Infrastructure Act of 1991 (H.R 2950). This paper compares key provisions of S. 1204 with H.R 2950 that are of particular interest to historic preservation. Overview: The Senate - passed legislation and the House bill would both authorize federal funding for the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges and mass transportation facilities for a five year period. The vast majority of this funding comes from the federal Highway and Mass Transit Trust Fund. This fund receives the revenues from federal gasoline and other motor fuel taxes. SENATE Funding Level: $123 billion over the five year period. Flexible Funding: One of the legislation's principal features is a new • $45 billion Surface Transportation Program (STP). The STP replaces several smaller highway grant programs HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Funding Level: $153.5 billion over the five year period. Funding is dependent on a new five cent per gallon increase in the current 14.1 cent gasoline tax. Flexible Funding: The bill would permit the flexible use of federal funds in several ways. First, it would establish new categories of funding -- a $13.5 billion State Flexibility Program, a $13.5 and allows States much greater flexibility in the use of funds. Under the STP, States would not be able to use funds only for highways, but could instead fund public transit, bikeways, carpool facilities, commuter rail, anc nonconstruction techniques r.o relieve congestion and reduce trave.. demand. The STP would benefit historic fresco ration by reducing the incentive to widen or build new roads because of federal restrictions that encourage the use of funds for road construction. The STP permits a comprehensive view of transportation issues that rejects the view that all transportation problems can be resolved by new or wider roads. National Highway System: 5. 1204 authorizes the designation of a National Highway System of principa :. intercity highways. The System woul 1 include the 44,000 miles of existing Inte rstate Highways and would not exceed a total of 175,000 miles States would be required to spend 17.5 percent of their STP funds (see above), or approximately $7.8 billion on such roads. Although many of these roads already exist, the National Highway System would encourage new construction and road widening that could be detrimental to both urban and rural historic areas. 2 billion Urban Mobility System and a $10.3 billion Rural Mobility Program. Within each of these programs, funds could be used for highways, transit or other transportation needs. In addition, a portion of the funds in the National Highway System (see below) can be made flexible at the discretion of the Governor. Compared to the Senate bill, the Hcuse bill provides less funding flexibility despite the fact that it has higher funding levels. National Highway System: H.R. 2950 authorizes the designation of a 155,000 mile National Highway System including the existing Interstate Highway System. The bill would create a new category of funding for this System and allocate $38.8 billion for it. In addition, another $6 billion of "demonstration projects" may be located on the National Highway System. The requirement that States spend such considerable sums on a National Highway System will create a strong inducement for construction and road widening that could affect adversely historic areas. The creation of a large dedicated funding program for this System, in contrast to the Senate bill, reduces the opportunities for flexible use of funds for nonhighway transportation alternatives. • • • • Transportation Enhancements: S. 1204 requires each State to spend not less than 8 percent of the funds it receives from the STP on a new category of activities called transportation enhancement activities. Transportation enhancement activities are defined as any of the following uses of funds "with respect to any project [authorized for the use of STP funds] or the area to be served by the project ": highway safety improvement projects other than repaving projects, railway- highway crossing projects, provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites, scenic or historic highway programs, landscaping and other scenic beautification, historic preservation, rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities including historic railroad facilities and canals, preservation of abandoned railway corridors including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails, control and removal of outdoor advertising, archaeological planning and research, and mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff. This new category of funding from the STP requires the spending of at least $3.5 billion over five years on transportation enhancements. S. 1204 • also clarifies the eligibility of these expenditures even where the spending is not made directly to a road or other 3 Transportation Enhancements: No comparable provision, except that bicycle and pedestrian projects and some landscaping activities are eligible under the flexible program categories. transportation facility but is, the area to be served by the receiving federal funding. nstead, in acility Strengthened State and Local Planning: S. 1204 would strengthen substantially the planning requirements on State and local recipients of federal surface transportation funds. The legislation requires a ne w Statewide planning process that must take into account a variety of factors t Zat relate transportation planning to of ter public policy concerns. State planning must take into account "any valid State or local development or land use plans, programs, or requirements" and must take account of access to "national parks, recreation areas, monuments and historic sites,.." S. 1204 also strengthens the l;xisting requirements for local area panning. The plans, produced by metropolitan planning organizations in areas with populations over 50,000, must "consider the effect of transportation policy on land use and develop, and assure that transportation plans and programs are consistent with the provisions of all applicable short- and long -te rm land use and development plans." The plans must also specify what transportat: on enhancement activities will to made and consider "the overall social, conomic, and environmental effects of transportation decisions ". In considering the interrelationship of 4 Strengthened State and Local Planning: H.R. 2950 would also strengthen the requirements of state and local transportation planning. All states would have to prepare Statewide transportation plans. These plans, both short term and long term, would have to consider several factors, including, "the effect of transportation decisions on land use and development, including the need for consistency between transportation decision making and the provisions of all applicable short -range and long -range land use and development plans." The bill also toughens the requirements for local area planning. All urban areas would be required to have plans that consider several factors including the same land use and transportation link required in the state plan. The linkage between transportation policy and land use is made strongly by H.R. 2950 although, as in the Senate bill, it is just one factor of several to be considered in developing transportation plans. Like the Senate proposal, this consideration provides a new forum for the early consideration of the impact of transportation plans on historic areas. Unlike the Senate bill, the H.R. 2950 does not require public participation in • 5 transportation and land use, the legislative history of S. 1204 states an intent that plans demonstrate that new roads won't be clogged by new development and that the plans show how land use laws will assist in reducing congestion. In considering the environmental impacts of transportation plans, the legislative history expresses the intention to consider local and regional historic preservation plans. These new planning requirements will help ensure that historic preservation is considered early on in transportation decision making. It should also strengthen the consideration of the impact of land use decisions on transportation and encourage the • consistency of transportation plans with any adopted State growth management programs. • Scenic and Historic Highways: S. 1204 authorizes a new, $5 million a year, National Scenic and Historic Byways Program and the creation of a Office of Scenic and Historic Byways in the Federal Highway Administration. This office will provide technical assistance to States setting up scenic and historic highways. The legislation also directs the creation of All American Roads Program. These roads would be designated by the Secretary of Transportation based on nominations from the States. The purpose of the designation, according to the legislative history is to plan preparation. Scenic and Historic Highways: H.R.2950 would provide $20 million a year for the Department of Transportation to provide technical and financial assistance to the States in creating or expanding Scenic Byway programs. The bill would create a 16 member Scenic Byways Advisory Committee that would be charged with advising the Department on minimum criteria for state and federal scenic byway designation and the designation of "all- American roads." The Committee would include, as one of its members, an individual from the historic preservation community. identify and designate roads This program would provide substantial having outstanding qualities of scenic, historic, and cultural attractiveness; to preserve and protect these roads and their unique characteristics; and to enhance rural tourism, economic development, and world- cla: -s tourism destinations. This program should boost St ate and local efforts to preserve and protect scenic and histoiic road coiridois and the use of these roads to encourage heritage tourism. Flexible Design Standards: E . 1204 permits federal funds to be used for transportation projects that do not meet normal road design and construction standards where those project s involve changes to a historic facility or they are located in areas of historic or scenic value. Where otherwise applicable standards are not followed, alternative measures to preserve safety ust be employed. This provision addresses som ° of the inflexibility that exists in Stat adopted road and bridge safety stand rds that inhibit the use of existing his oric transportation facilities and tat lead to the construction of new facili ties in historic areas that are out of character with the historic setting. "Takings" Analysis: As part of S. 1204, the Senate approved an amendment that will prohibit the approval of any new regulation by any federal agency unless 6 • financial support for the creation of a national network of scenic highways. In contrast to the Senate bill, the H.R. 2950 provides funds from the Highway Trust Fund and, consequently, the program requires no specific annual federal appropriation. Flexible Design Standards: No similar provision. "Takings" Analysis: No similar provision. • • • 7 • • i the Attorney General certifies that the agency is in compliance with Executive Order 12630. That order, issued by President Reagan, requires all federal agencies to have procedures to assess whether their regulations will cause a taking of private property. The Senate adopted provision, known as the Private Property Rights Act, like the Executive Order, has the potential for unnecessarily inhibiting government regulatory action. The Executive Order has been criticized by constitutional experts for exaggerating the takings threat and misstating takings law. Historic Preservation Review: S. 1204 does not make any changes in the requirements for the Department of Transportation to comply with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, section 4(0 of the Department of Transportation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental laws. Billboard Control: The Senate removed a Committee approved proposal that would have restored local government authority to remove billboards using the amortization method of compensation. For more detailed information, please contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation, at 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D. C. 20036. You may also call the National Trust's legislative hotline toll free at 1- 800 - 765 -NTHP to listen to the latest news and leave messages; or call the office directly by dialing (202) 673 -4254. July 19, 1991 Historic Preservation Review: Like the Senate bill, H.R. 2950 would make no changes to the historic preservation review process. Billboard Control: H.R. 2950 would confirm the current requirement for the removal of all illegally erected billboards and provides the States with new authority to remove these billboards and charge the owner for the removal costs. • • • LIST OF BILLS EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 91 -175 American National Bank Anchor Paper Company Arrow Building Center A T & T A T & T A T & T Board Water Commissioners Business Records Corp. Century Power Equipment Courier, The Cragun's Croixland Excavating Crysteel Distributing, Inc. Cub Foods Davis Water Equipment Del's Sales & Service Department Labor & Industry Equipment Supply Inc. Fire Engineering Firstar Stillwater Bank Fred's Tire Company Goodwill Industries, Inc. Gopher Bearing Company Gopher State One -Call G & K Services Gun N Smith J. L. Shiely Company Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson, Ronald Junker Recycling Junker Sanitation Service Labor Relations Associates Lakes Gas Company Magnuson, David Midwest Machinery, Inc. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Sewer Service Charges Miller, Leo Room Deposit Minnesota Correctional Facility Envelopes Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales Tax - August Municilite Company Spotlight /Alarm Assy. Nasvik, Joseph Repair Wall Pacific Pool & Patio 'Refund-Permit Reliable Corporation Ribbons /Supplies Paying Agent Fees Copier Paper Landscape Timbers /Nails Leased Equipment Lease /Rental Long Distance Calls Water Services - Downtown License Books Equipment Parts Publications Conference - Miller Culvert /Backhoe Cable Food- Picnic Pipe /Fittings Oil /Trimmer Line Arena - Boilers Check A/C Subscription Oak Glen Note Repairs August Expenses Chain Locate Requests Uniforms Ammunit ion Sand Mileage Reimburse -Air Cleaner August Charges Dumpster /Lift Stations Services Propane Legal Services Fuel Pump Assy. $ 1,567.88 97.96 2, 153.10 47.63 146.20 77.41 2,775.00 46.68 54.98 121.67 151.70 706.03 24.65 487.36 896.22 16.97 70.00 148.05 35.95 24,475.85 32.00 606.75 198.60 35.00 825.52 15.90 611.11 13,00 287.52 6,594.00 1,167.85 2,047.50 61.50 44.80 71,024.00 40.00 28.60 10,323.91 130.52 116.60 122.00 50.35 St. Croix Animal Shelter St. Croix Car Wash St. Croix Cleaners Sensible Land Use Coalition Sentry Systems, Inc. Sherin, John L. Short Elliott Hendrickson Snyder Bros. #16 American Heart Association A T & T Braun Intertec Capitol Communications, Inc. Chapin Publishing Company Clarey's Safety Equipment Cobb Group, Inc. Courier, The Croix Oil Company Drivers & Vehicle Services Flanagan Sales, Inc. Fred's Tire Service Southam Business Communications Advertise Bids Springsted, Inc. Bond Services Stafford, R. H. Washlington County Treasurer Stillwater Book & Stationery Stillwater Ford - Lincoln Stillwater Photo T. A. Schifsky & Sbns Twin City Testing U. S. West Commumications Valley Auto Supply Valley Truck Service Wahl & Wahl Wardell, Leslie Wybrite, Inc. Zarnoth Brush Works ADDENDUM TO BILLS Montbriand, Shirley N. American Life & Casualty St. Croix Area United Way Short Elliott Hendrickson Small Business Insti ute Stafford, Wash. Coun y Treas. Uniforms Unlimited U. S. West Communica ions August Charges Squads Washed Laundry -Fire Seminar - Russell Monitoring Service Meeting Engineering Film/Batteries Tax Information Supplies Pick -up Truck 1991 Film /Processing Fine Mix /Sand Mix Testing Telephone Service Auto Parts Repair Oil Leak Mte. Agreement Reimburse- Uniforms Mte. Agreement Brooms Paycheck Stuffers Long Distance Calls Soil Tests Remove and Install Advertise for Bids Expansion Rings Subscription Council Proceedings Gas -Squad Cars License Plates Benches Repair tire- sweeper Mn.Police & Peace Officers Assn.Stress Seminar - Klosowsky Reimburse - typewriter Health Insurance - Johnson Return Damage Deposit Engineering VCR Tape -Fraud Section Map Uni forms Telephone Service Adopted by the Counc1.1 this 17th day of September, 1991. 201.00 40.00 13.00 15.00 165.00 6.00 5,538.40 125.76 47.00 45,365.77 6.00 441.28 11,400.53 19.75 539.02 1,360.00 1,525.04 1,517.52 362.72 664.00 201.84 158.00 2,060.00 7.90 34.94 217.17 345.00 174.00 42.25 59.00 93.00 145.04 54.00 9,465.00 26.00 75.00 25.00 120.00 300.00 27,767.51 74.00 5.00 197.52 232.36 • • • CONTRACTORS APPLICATIONS • September 17, 1991 • Andlar Construction, Inc. General Contractor New 12000 Sunset Ave. N.E. Circle Pines, Mn. 55014 Steve Chilstroin Drywall Plastering, etc. New 15721 Kiowa St.N.W. Andover, Mn. 55304 Haussner Construction General Contractor New 12054 McKusick Rd. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Junker Landscaping General Contractor Renewal 807 So. 4th St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Langenfeld Masonry, Inc. Masonry & Brick Work New 11985 Pt. Douglas Rd. So. Hastings, Mn. 55033 Robbie Construction General Contractor New 3985 Evergreen P1 Shoreview, Mn. 55126 • Robbie's Repair Siding Applicator New 16783 Upper 17th St. St. Croix Beach, Mn. 55043 CLAIM AGAINST CITY OF STILLWATER • NAME OF CLAIMANT • • ADDRESS 2 34 aiivbedit • , PHONE NO. 439- O4 - -WHEN DID EVENT OCCUR? - "rune \ J lg WHERE DID EVENT OCCUR? Nis 1 5e_m Q,1, o �\n 1'l0 Sc(° \ CIL!llcst- WHAT HAPPENED? TH <. v ,rat ,.' Y tc_ r - L' P (- •Z' C 2 Jz rte rte( i C -rte' S ! !'mil r , tit } -� A < WHY DO YOU FEEL THAT THE CITY WAS AT FAULT? A-PP - -il-f t j fl ()L. ' ! STATE THE NATURE OF THE DAMAGE AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED \auRdc 7a - (,ya gym. 3' water (Viyet 6 baoe.mes-0 .i? 1, i Pm,, \se.a /eiact Ace a ehr1t iz Q \'1W3- , 10 \ '1�- 1M hu\ (APrhnTi X 10 0 Ut : NAME OF PERSON MAKING REPAIR; OR GIVING CARE ,RP■lA-1/ erXylp ee ) - ( � i pC r r �er��ce rnc�5 � — ' \a3.ci.it; 1`flRR S 1oO� (nal - 133.50. 4 / l q ∎ Nnnu2 a n.l DATE JIGNATURE X You have to formally notify the City in writing within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of an event whereby you feel you have suffered damages. bL.1 0130c 36aup QYT�� o C�'11J�. Z7L111Iies Cem our av)e et, e1c1 nct - / r fla j& nor\ 6d)e . JAnem &2 3�r Ok C \C rn ?ape - ne Jer d d . 6 `ct3.RS �-l 5 133.E - 1_atr -, �130c- '0_04 f-A117 �QN Ce �11 C�.51tr -,C I A-K�S eOvenn5 t5 -40 - 1, c3c Ct 6atY,a &_6. -r — U\ e_ pr\CC an J 1 F 1 M ShAVICMASTER 1060 CURVE CR?ST ST1LLWATi R, MN 55082 430-1550 Referred By 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. List Furniture By Room And Type Of Service Acct. No. By Code No. Home Care Products A I M I(J ) I J Authorized By 2. INVOICE COPY 81,;i ,7) Phone Systems Last Name 439 -0493 G erbo t h, Address 236 Deer City Stillwat ' 802 Style Price 891 Total An Independent Licensee of the ServiceMester Company, L P. SCrViceMASTER® No.A 1559375 Fl st Larry Street _Path tt. er 'tate Mh Type Of Services By Code No. Home Care Products A 1 Bus. Phone 801 Carpet Cleaning 802 Furniture Cleaning 804 Odor Control 809 StaticProofing 811 SoilProofing 813 Carpet Sanitizing 826 Wall & Ceiling Cing. 836 Floor Maintenance Other Services isaster Restoration 75 House -Wide Cleaning 891 Care Kits 891 FiberFresh Qt. 891 FiberFresh Gal. 891 SolvOil 891 Urin -X Pt. 891 ChemGlide Sponge 891 Carpet Groomer 892 Other Products Original Invoice S 1 O [ N I D Contact (Date 6 -26 -91 I Date Area Sales $ Initial Apt. 55d ip,�Qe Completed 'erSpecifications N GG55GG + . Room System ff Total Units —* THANK YOU: Sale NR No.A 1559375 A.M. Crew Job 625 No. Travel Time P.M. A.M. CI I RRC DR I I 01 I RR F DCR P .M. 7 Service Prod. N Service Started U.N.A. Products Products Finished U.N.T. 1 441 Sales Tax No other will be sent - return stub with remittance Terms: Net on completion. Service charge on past due accounts. Pay This Amount Old New Code No. Area 801 No. Inspection, Moisture ind:_ca ion, 801 Removal of Pad, Surface Sani tiz3r Sub Surface Sanitize 826 168.00 836 1 Blower 1 pay 875 15.00 183.00 870 891 Cash Check Chg. C.O.D. Price Tax 10,9$ U.N.A. Pre Total otal Sale $193.9s 173 173 110 Accts. Rec. �1g3. See Reverse Side • • • Job no.: Date: 7 / Clients Name: L.Ag7V - Address: City &State: t_ iNz( Phone no.: H. - • (7)- w. Work Completed c - A - • 7C " s-• LARRY'S FLOOR COVERING • 402 North Main Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (612) 439-6259 Specializing In Carpet, Linoleum and Ceramic Tile Residential and Commercial Price t EC PLEASE PAY BY THIS INVOICE. NO STATEMENT WILL BE SENT. 11/2% INTEREST CHARGED ON UNPAID BALANCE AFTER 30 DAYS. NOT LIABLE FOR BLEED THROUGH ON UNDER LAYMENT. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEM � � �N Parks Dept, MEETING DATE Seat.17tlz DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is) Request to _purchase a new chain oal& t(2_-LtIalCa_Cur.-QlA'-me_ and to sorch_ass�I�L�l�J�t�j�l� call at half_ _Iom1zoa_�r�u�_�laj�u� pattersoo, aet9141a,9±_tn nnP the _nnfame_y_ for tbeae_ _f_r3ua. th_e' Stillwater Elks donations of tl.00O • FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the costs, if any, that are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed to fund the request) The cost of the chain saw is The cost of the Can_lasasieJ_lJ5 J/) Total money oetded_L5 1$323-1a) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED YES NO XX_ ALL COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO BE PLACED IN THE COUNCIL MATERIAL PACKET. SUBMITTED BY DATE � • • STILLWATER N l 0 I NEC Brand Cellular Telephone (Wired in to vehicle) Antenna Installed Total Cost is $299.00 Warranty - 3 Years parts and labor Rates $4.95 per month plus usage time Usage time - 21c peak (day) time - per minute 10c off peak time - per minute Portable telephone - $399.00 - same rates and warranty Installed/purchased from CELLULAR ONE in Arden Hills 4 „(filteNdi _4, ,i1J-ccA_LA_e,( .kkA 4L akkudLks.,k POLICE DEPARTMENT a_ • • • MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIR. RE: PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OF LABORER/MAINT. WORKER DA: SEPTEMBER 13, 1991 OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. HAS HAD TO OPERATE WITH ONE LESS PERSON THAN FOR THE PAST 8-10 YEARS. THIS IS ALSO THE CASE NOW FOR THE PARKS DEPT. BECAUSE OF THE RETIREMENT OF DICK BLEkUM. WE HAVE GOTTEN BY SO FAR BECAUSE WE HAVE EMPLOYED TEMPORARY PART-TIME PEOPLE. HOWEVER, WE ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO EMPLOYEE THE PART TIME PEOPLE FOR A 67 DAY PERIOD. THIS CREATES SOME PROBLEMS AND I WOULD HEREBY LIKE TO REQ- UEST THE HIRING OF A FULL TIME LABORER/MAINT WORKER. ALTHOUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET FOR PERSONNEL DOES NOT INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE THE COSTS OF THE EMPLOYEE WOULD BE COVERED WITHIN THE OVERALL BUDGET. IF THE REQUEST IS APPROVED I WOULD POST THIS POSITION OPENING FOR THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF TIME AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL AT THE NEXT MEETING. fq ?() /cot( Mechanic Helper 13.10 13.64 Laborer /Maintenance Worker 9.46 9.84 Park Department - Parkkeeper 13.64 14.18 Junior Parkkeeper 13.10 13.64 Laborer /Maintenance Worker 9.46 9.84 Sewer Department - Licensed Sewer Maintenance Worker 13.64 14.18 Junior Sewer Maintenance Worker 13.10 13.64 Laborer /Maintenance Worker 9.46 9.84 Street Department - Heavy Equipment Operator 13.64 14.18 Light Equipment Operator 13.10 13.64 Laborer /Maintenance Worker 9.46 14.Th 22.2 Employees required to operate the following equipment shall be considered as Heavy Equipment Operators: Motor Patrol, dozer, pick -up, sweepers, crawler -type tractors (over 30 H.P.), rubber -tired front -end loaders (over 30 H.P.), 4 wheel drive trucks, hydraulic back hoes, bucket machine and sewer vactor /rodder. 22.3 Employees required to operate the following equipment shall be considered as Light Equipment Operators: Brush chipper, rubber tired farm tractors (under 30 H.P.), power driven mowers, distributors, single -axle trucks with snow plow attachments and trucks (all types except four wheel drive). 20 • • • Nile Kriesel Mayor & Council 216 N. 4th Stret Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: 820 Rainbow Court DTM /sls MAGNUSON & MOBERG ATTORNEYS AT LAW THE GRAND GARAGE & GALLERY 324 SOUTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 438 STILLWATER, MN 55082 David T. Magnuson Telephone: (612) 439 -9464 James I. Moberg Telecopier: (612) 439 -5641 September 3, 1991 Dear Mayor & Council: I received a call from Mike Borovsky, 820 Rainbow Court, who was concerned about foot traffic between the new 61st Street and the cal du sac where he lives on the end of Rainbow Court. This is evidently a favorite spot for kids to walk between the high school and the fast food restuarants and he has already had kids fall on his steep driveway and get hurt. Now that a new plat has been filed, we will be able to complete our land transfer from Rose to the City so that the City will own the land north of 61st Street and south of the Borovsky and Tomasak property. I would suggest that you, the council and the rec commissions, study this problem in order that we might avoid liability for injuries resulting to these pedestrians. Please call if you have any questions. Yours very truly, ti David T. Ma ; ' son SANDRA R. BOEHM ELAINE SHRIVER MICHAEL M. CARTER September 10, 1991 Mayor and City Council Members City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Dear Council: As you know, our firm has been retained by a number of the merchants in Stillwater to advise and represent them regarding the completion of the Downtown Improvement Project. Ms. Sandra R. Boehm of our office appeared on their behalf at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 1991. I represented them at the Construction Meeting on September 5, 1991. Our first concern is that temporary lighting is installed by the end of this week. We are also concerned that the cost of the lighting be assumed by the contractor, Johnson Brothers, Inc. We sincerely hope it will not be necessary, but if the temporary lighting is not installed by September 15, 1991, we will have no choice but to initiate legal action to see that it is installed as soon as possible. Second, we are concerned that parking reserved during the work week because of the construction be made available to the public on weekends and holidays. It is my understanding that steps have been initiated to make as much parking available as possible by this weekend. In general, our goals are to see that interim construction dates are met, that the project is substantially completed by November 15, 1991, and that Johnson Bros. be held responsible for all costs arising from the delays in completion. Sincerely, SANDRA R. BOEHM AND ASSOCIATES, LTD 7 Carole V. Ryden CVR:vs cc: City Attorney SANDRA R. BOEHM & ASSOCIATES, LTD. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2310 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 (6121 290-9119 FACSIMILE (6121 290 -2534 KATHLEEN B. LINDENBERG - ADMINISTRATOR Minnesota Department of Trade: and Economic Development September 6, 1991 Mr. Steve Russell Community Development Director 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: CDAP -89- 0022- M -FY90, Lowell Park City of Stillwater, Washington County Dear Mr. Russell: 1 f port, c_c_. Community Development Division 900 American Center Building 150 East Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1421 612/296 -5005 Fax: 612/296 -5287 Congratulations on the successful completion of Lowell Park. Please consider this correspondence official notice that all necessary final documents have been received and found acceptable. Receipt of this letter constitutes completion of our project closeout requirements. We have reviewed and find satisfactory all project expenditure documentationyou have provided. However, we wish to point out that actual expenditures are • subject to verification by an independent federal or state audit. For that reason, you must retain all project records for a period of at least three years after the date of September 6, 1991. In conclusion, we remind you that the land acquisition and /or development completed under the terms of this project must be retained by the sponsor and used for public outdoor recreation. No portion of this project site can be changed without the approval of the Outdoor Recreation Grants Section. To better insure compliance with this conversion policy, Lowell Park is subject to an onsite inspection by the State of Minnesota at any time. • Sincerely, / -:',Geeece/7 Audrey Mularie Grants Manager LAWCON I /56 -CP \i0 MINNESOTA 1990 An Equal Opportunity Employer • C1 • To: WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE DIVISION 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 Washington County Board of Commissioners Jack Tunheim, Chairman, County Planning Commission Pat Bantli, Stillwater Township Shiela Davis, Grant Township Mary Lou Johnson, City of Stillwater Jim Kinder, Citizen Representative From: Doug Ryan, Environment and Land Use Division Manager Date: , September 4, 1991 Subject: Regulation of Railroad Operations The letters attached to this memo have been mailed to the operators of the Minnesota Transportation Museum and Minnesota Zephyr railroad operations. In them the Department is requiring that both operators apply for a conditional use permit for their operations in Stillwater and Grant Townships. The new railroad ordinance is effective on November 1, and that is the date we have noted for submittal of the applications. I will continue to keep you apprised of progress in this regard. (612) 430 -6655 Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Services GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH, P.O. BOX 6 • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 -0006 Facsimile Machine (612) 430 -6730 (612) 430 -6656 Community Sanitation, Building Inspection and Land Use Planning EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Mary Luth Public Health Director Doug Ryan Division Manager 9 Printed on Recycled Paper • September 4, 1991 WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE DIVISION Serving the community with programs in Building Inspection, Emergency Services, Food Protection, Land Use Punning, On -Site Sewage, Public Health Nuisance, Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Water Quality Protection Mr. John Diers, President Minnesota Transportation Museum 2500 W. 54th St. Minneapolis, MN 55401 Dear Mr. Diers: CERTIFIED MAIL As you are aware, the Washington County Board of Commissioners took action to regulate railroad operations within the unincorportated portions of the County on August 27, 1991. This action was in the form of amendments to the Washington County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 88 creates a railroad overlay zone district and performance standards for regulated activities within that district. Ordinance No. 89, zones the property owned by the Minnesota Transportation Museum in Stillwater and Grant Townships to the Railroad Overlay zone district. These ordinances, along with the Board resolutions adopting them are included with this letter. Section 749.03 of the Zoning Ordinance allows railroad operations only under the provisions of a conditional use permit. This letter will serve as official notice that you are required to submit an application for a conditional use permit for the railroad operations sponsored by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, Inc. which operate over this section of track by November 1, 1991. The application must by submitted to Dennis O'Donnell, Zoning Administrator, and must contain relevant information as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. In complying with this requirement, Dennis O'Donnell or myself are available to answer any question you may have about the materials needed for submittal. After the application has been received, and determined to be complete, a hearing will be scheduled before the Washington County Planning Advisory Commission. (612) 430 -6655 Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Services GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH, P.O. BOX 6 • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 -0006 Facsimile Machine (612) 430 -6730 (612) 430 -6656 Community Sanitation, Building Inspection and Land Use Planning EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Mary Luth Public Health Director Doug Ryan Division Manager Printed on Recycled Paper Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Doug Ry Environment and Lard Use Division Manager cc: Mary Luth, Public Health Director Dennis O'Donnell, Zoning Administrator Bob Turrentine, Assistant County Attorney r • • • • September 4, 1991 WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE DIVISION 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 Mr. David L Paradeau, President Minnesota Zephyr, Ltd. 8030 Cedar Ave #228 Bloomington, MN 55425 Dear Mr. Paradeau: CERTIFIED MAIL Mary Luth Public Health Director Doug Ryan Division Manager As you are aware, the Washington County Board of Commissioners took action to regulate railroad operations within the unincorportated portions of the County on August 27, 1991. This action was in the form of amendments to the Washington County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 88 creates a railroad overlay zone district and performance standards for regulated activities within that district. Ordinance No. 89, zones the property owned by the Minnesota Transportation Museum in Stillwater and Grant Townships to the Railroad Overlay zone district. These ordinances, along with the Board resolutions adopting them are included with this letter. Section 749.03 of the Zoning Ordinance allows railroad operations only under the provisions of a conditional use permit. This letter will serve as official notice that you are required to submit an application for a conditional use permit for the railroad operations sponsored by the Minnesota Zephyr, Ltd., which operate over this section of track by November 1, 1991. The application must by submitted to Dennis O'Donnell, Zoning Administrator, and must contain relevant information as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. In complying with this requirement, Dennis O'Donnell or myself are available to answer any question you may have about the materials needed for submittal. After the application has been received, and determined to be complete, a hearing will be scheduled before the Washington County Planning Advisory Commission. (612) 430 -6655 Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste and Emergency Services GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH, P.O. BOX 6 • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-0006 Facsimile Machine (612) 430 -6730 (612) 430-6656 Community Sanitation, Building Inspection and Land Use Planning EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Pnntnrt nn Rwrvrlad Pannr Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Doug Ryan Environment and Land Use Division Manager cc: Mary Luth, Public Health Director Dennis O'Donnell, Zoning Administrator Bob Turrentine, Assistant County Attorney John Diers, Minnesota Transportation Museum t' • • • • • September 12. 1991 Letter to the Editor, The reconstruction of downtown Stillwater is the biggest joke I have ever seen in my 30 plus years as a resident of this city. i am frustrated. angry and completely dishearten by the GIANT mess that my beautiful city is in! I feel that the responsibility of the appropriate officials needs to be reviewed by the voting public of this city. The reason for this outpouring of my frustration is the incident that happened on Thursday, September 12, 1991. At approximately 5:15 PM. I was enroute to night school in New Richmond, WI and had to use the Stillwater Bridge as my shortest means of crossing the St. Croix. Upon leaving my home on the West hill, I travelled down Myrtle St. towards downtown. On Myrtle St. at. 3rd St. I was stopped by the continuous line of traffic ahead of me. While awaiting for the traffic to proceed I observe a one of our police cars located three cars behind me, had his arm out the window and motioning the traffic to move. He was not happy either. For this point it tool: me 25 minutes to reach the bridge. t ast; you when is this mess going to be rectified! It appears the deadline dates are not being met. What is it going to take? The length of time for this project seems to be way out of proportion in relationship to the Myrtle St. project and Owen St. project. Both of these also required sewer separation, sidewalks, natural gas lines, and water lines. All l have to say is "shame, shame, shame ". It appears someone should be taken to task tor such a poor 1oh!1! Ppy resident Ann M. Gillen 1 01 1 W. Myrtle St. Stillwater, MN 55082 cc: Mayor W. L. Abrahamson • • • k k 2 -d4 m7( 3o1 tx)_ s x52_e4 —/La ee,u,rq