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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-20 CC MIN• COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota Press: Citizens: BID NO. 1 Stillwater Gazette Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 January 20, 1976 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson, and President Junker Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator, Marshall; City Attorney, Kimmel; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Con- sulting Engineer, Elliott; Chairman of Planning Commission - Hansen Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt Mr. Don Rippel, Jack Hooley, Charles Hooley, Mr. & Mrs. Al Cote, Dennis Sullivan, Robert Bosse, Mike O'Brien, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hiles, Ray Kirchner, Gilbert Benson INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the hearing on the Planned Unit Development was deferred until later in the meeting since the Planner for this development had not arrived at this time due to inclement weather. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City Coordinator was directed to open the one bid received for the Official Adver- tising for the City for 1976. (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council awarded the contract for the official advertising for the City of Stillwater for 1976 to the Stillwater Gazette. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 461, REGULATING THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS BY PROVIDING FOR THE ON -SALE OF WINE" (all in favor - see ordinances) 2. Mr. Marshall informed the City Council that Washington County voted (5 - -0) on Monday, January 19th, 1976 to become a part of the Joint Powers Agreement between Stillwater Township and the City of Stillwater. INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS 1. MR. DONALD RIPPEL, Planner for H. H. & T., made a presentation to the City Council on the Planned Unit Development for this area. He has had two or three meetings with the Stillwater Planning Commission and has met with the Washington County Board. Through the use of various maps he explained the North /South and the East /West corridor roads that would be developed in this area. He will be meeting with the Minnesota Highway Department on January 17, 1976. His proposal is a long range plan that will take place on a phase basis. The drainage would be to the southwest and there are two culverts which drain back into Long Lake. Phase One (I) would be Highway Commercial of about 100 feet for which there are utilities available. Phase II would be retail commercial, Phase III - Commercial Recreational, and Phase IV would be Industrial and then they would re- evaluate the next two or three phases. The proposed housing of condominums would be the longest term or the final plans which is on the North- westerly portion of the development. This development would mean property values of from one to two million dollars annually which would be a valuable asset to the City of Stillwater. ■ 4 • • 1 1 PP 1e COUNCILMAN THOMPSON asked if someone wanted to purchase and develop in the second or third phase if he would have to wait until the earlier phases were developed and Mr. Rippel stated that he would have to wait until there is enough capital involved for the utilities and the roads to be constructed. COUNCILMAN PETERSON inquired about the open space as to whether,it was public or private and he was told this is committed open space for the individuals nearest to the open space site. There is a fifty foot corridor on the north which would be public open space. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:25 to 8:40 P. M. DUANE ELLIOTT showed slides and maps regarding the utilities which are currently available to service part of this area and the proposed utilities which will be needed for the development of the complete area. There would be 175 acres to be serviced by the lift station on South Greeley Street. Estimated figures for some of these utilities would be $542,000 for sanitary sewer; combined use of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights sewers would be $516,000 and the water would be about $592,000. There would have to be a revision in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan to accomplish these utilities. The water would have to be installed in one phase, but the sewer could be done as the area is developed. The Mayor closed the hearing at 9:05 P. M. January 20, 1976 - continued 3. MR. RAY KIRCHNER, real estate appraiser appeared before the Council seeking an option on the property at Second & Mulberry for housing for the elderly. (copy of the complete proposal in the files). This would be 80 units in a five or six story building to be financed by the State Housing Finance Agency with a forty year mortgage at 8%. There could be further subsidy by the federal government under Section 8 Funds which pay a percentage of the tenant's rent. Currently Dominion Corporation has also requested an option on this same piece of property and it will be necessary for the City to obtain an appraisal on the property (which has already been ordered thru Eldon Roby) and then the Council will have to meet with both parties and decide which one will be given the option. NEW BUSINESS 1. MR. MARSHALL distributed to the City Council a full explanation of the Police Arbitration Award detailing the salaries for the various levels and there are some questions regarding the language on the longevity and educational incentive program. MR. KIMMEL explained the recourses that the City has for these settle- ments (1) accept the award as awarded (2) appeal to the District Court on the basis that the arbitration decision was not based on fact (which is not a good basis for an appeal) (3) or appeal the fact that the entire statute creating this method of arbitration is illegal or unconstitutionally and should not be followed. He felt that they should arbitrate the two items in question as mentioned above. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council deferred action on this matter until such time as the contract is dawn and the Qty Coordinator was directed to contact the union arbitrator on this matter. (all in favor) 2. A memo was received from the Fire Department that the Council sit down and commence negotiations for their 1976 contract Mr. Marshall was directed to inform the Fire Department that they are getting some figures together and will be meeting with them - advise them in writing. 3. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that MTC will be taking over the local bus route about April 1st and they will be using regular size buses for this route and the Council felt that they should use the Water Street location as their main stop. 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". (all in favor - see resolutions). 491 • • • • 492 January 20, 1976 • 4 5. Mr. .'arshall stated that Art Palmer of the Lowell Inn was interested in purchasing the Glaser Service Station and the Council felt that they should hold off any sale of this property for the present time. 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council designated the St. Croix Drug as a drop area for the sewer and refuse billing payments on an interim basis as recommended by the City Coordinator. (There will be a charge of 5c per payment received by them) (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney an area in front of the Valley Dri- Cleanette was designated for a cab -stand stop on Main Street. (all in favor) 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "TRANSFERRING $40,000 FROM THE 1973 STREET FUND TO THE 1973 SEWER SEPARATION FUND." AYES: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and President Junker NAYS: None (see resolutions) 9. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the assessed valuation for the Auditorium Theater Property was reduced to $14,000 for the building and $26,000 for the land for Mr. Peaslee. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - continued None at this point in the meeting APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the follow- ing Contractor's Licenses were approved: Leo Lengyel - Leo's Excavating 2275 Neal Avenue, Stillwater Excavator Renewal Kenneth L. Zaffke - Brick & Stone, Inc. 3320 Rimbley Rd., St. Paul, Minnesota 55119 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a Cigarette License was granted to Bud's Standard Service Station, 204 North Main Street, Stillwater for 1976. (all in favor). (renewal) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a retail 3.2 Off Sale Beer License was granted to Jack Hooley, Hooley's Supermarket, 405 E. Myrtle Street, Stillwater. (renewal - all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS From St. Peter's United Church of Christ donating a check for $100 to the City of Stillwater in lieu of taxes. Mr. Marshall was directed to send a letter of thanks in behalf of the City Council. From Mrs. J. S. Kl'and, 605 North Fourth Street regarding the high cost of her assessment for North Fourth Street. Mr. Marshall was directed to write a reply to this letter and explain the costs of these projects and how they are financed and assessed. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that the Metro Council has requested a Compre- hensive Plan for the whole City and he has contacted MR. Schwab regarding costs for same. 2. Mayor Junker, City Attorney, Kimmel, City Coordinator, Ray Marshall and Council- man Peterson plan to attend the Independent School District No. 834 Inter- governmental Dinner on January 26th at the Stonebridge School. • • 4 1 • • r1 3. The annexation hearing will be held at the Courthouse on Thursday, January 22nd on the Oak Park Heights and the Oasis Avenue Annexation. 4. Mr. MacFadden will appear before the County Board on February 19, 1976 regarding his property valuation survey. PUBLIC SAFETY No report PUBLIC WORKS No report PARKS AND RECREATION No report ADMINISTRATIVE No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr.Kimmel will appear at the suit against Stillwater Township regarding a meeting notice for a Town Board meeting which was not published - meeting on the Orderly Annexation Agreement. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS None QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES January 20, 1976 - continued COMMITTEE REPORTS First Reading: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nn. 461. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Transferring Funds from the 1973 Street to the 1973 Sewer Separation. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Attes 493 1 • • 1