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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-23 CC MIN• • r COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota 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: Press: City Coordinator, Marshall; City Attorney, Kimmel; Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton, Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott St. Paul Dispatch - James Broede Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt February 23, 1976 7:30 P. M. Citizens: Opal Petersen, Gerry Wallace, Don Fulton, David Warner, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Storbakken, Pat Maloney INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS 1. OPAL PETERSEN, representative from the Metro Council, appeared before the City Council and presented the City Coordinator with a check in the amount of $1,862.50 to re- imburse the City for the Metro Housing Program and gave a short status report as to the number of applicants and the number of families that have received assistance un der this program. 2. PAT MALONEY, presithnt of the Stillwater Snowmobile Club, presented Mayor Junker with a plaque for the miles that he travelled on the recent fund raising campaign for the Cancer Fund. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council confirmed the appointment of Bernard Peltier to replace Ron Anderson on the Recreation Commission. (Term to expire 12/78) (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the proposal for the supervisor's salaries was carried over to the next meeting to give the City Coordinator time to present to the Council calculations as to where the monies for the Police Arbitration and these salary increases could be put into the 1976 Budget. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the City Coordinator was instructed to correspond with Grant and May Townships to set up a meeting with them regarding proposed increases in fire protection contracts. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Marshall informed the City Council relative to the hearings which will be held April 5th and 6th regarding the 3 -M proposal. 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council released the $1,200 payment to Dependable Surfacing Co. for Locrl IMPROVEMENT NO. 124 (This amount was withheld by the Council pending unfinished items on the project and Mr. Shelton requested release at this time since the necessary work has been completed - added to the Resolution "Directing the Payment of the Bills ") (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Petcrson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the date of March 23, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the public hearings on the following cases: Case No. 216 - Variance for George Regis Case No. 217 - Special Use Permit for an Antique Shop - Steven Peulen (all in favor) • • { p • • • ■ • February 23, 1976 - continued 5. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS" (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (out of order) 3. Mr. Marshall presented the following proposal regarding the costs which have been incurred or are to be incurred in the Croixwood Additions and their allocations: 1. Paid 100% by the Developer a. Trunk Sewer to Mid -Oaks $10,109.15 b. 1/2 Mid -Oaks Watermain Loop $ 7,034.50 c. Long Lake Outlet $30,000.00 2. Partially paid by Developer a. 500 of Edgewood Ditch Improvement $3,500.00 b. Wildpines Lane Watermain less 50% of the cost of jacking under County Rd. No. 5 $7, 414.00 c. County Road No. 5 Storm Sewer Construction Cost $83,271.43 Hooley (4.13) acres) $12,390.00 Canfield (2.71 acres) $13.300.00 $108,961.43 P $85,000.00 $143,057.65 3. $23,961.43 of the County Road No. 5 Storm Sewer (227,) can be financed by the City by either: a. Sale of the remnant of the Hooley Easement (3.4 acres) b. Levy of $100 per acre connection charge against the 250 acres of land east of County Road No. 5 which will flow through the Hooley/ Canfield easements. 4. All costs save the Edgewood Ditch are due April 1, 1976. A $14,500 Performance Bond and $15,500 in cash escrow for the Long Lake Outlet are due immediately. 5. All building permits are to be granted as needed. 6. Subject to approval of Stillwater Township Questions were raised about Item No. 3 on the memo regarding the costs for the County Road No. 5 Storm Sewer and MR. KIMMEL stated that we could hold hearings on this improvement to cover the portion of the costs on the undveloped portions along County Road No. 5 and we could recover a portion of these costs. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council approved the building permits for the Croixwood 7th Addition subject to Orrin Thompson 's payments of $143,057.65 and that we allow him to have three permits tomorrow and the balance of the permits subject to the approval of Stillwater Township. (see vote on the motion later in the minutes) MR. MARSHALL stated that we do have verbal agreement of Stillwater Township on this matter. GARY STORBAKKEN, 301 Maryknoll Drive, questioned, what this proposal would cost the taxpayers of the City of Stillwater and MR. KIMMEL said that the only cost is the Canfield Easement which cost $13,300 but it was anticipated that Orrin Thompson would pay the cost of the easement and there will be no assessments for the drainage of Long Lake and we could hold hearings and assess the un- developed property on the east side of County Road No. 5. If a pipe is put in between Long Lake and McKusick, a watershed district could be drawn up and the property within it would then be assessed on an area basis. DAVID WARNER, 402 Maryknoll Drive, asked about the water level of the pond on the west side of Maryknoll Drive and MAYOR .TUNKER stated that the contractor is putting in the utilities on the Croixwood 7th Addition and he will take care of the ponding there. He further questioned Item No. 11 of the resolution "approving the Croixwood 7th Addition Plat" and MR. MARSHALL said the proposal being considered this evening is one submitted by the residents on Mid -Oaks Avenue. MR. WARNER asked if Mr. Thompson gave the City an ultimatum within the last four or five days and MR. MARSHALL stated the ultimatum regarding the development of this portion of the Croixwood Addition. r • • • ■ • • MR. KIMMEL stated that he had to have a decision one way or the other to avoid closing down his sales operation and he was committed to pay $15,000. The people on Mid -Oaks did not want to share in the cost of the operation. If Stillwater Township is in agreement, it was done as an economic decision. MR. STORBAKKEN again referred to Item #11 regarding building permits and felt that if the Council changed one of the items they would be changing the whole resolution and that Orrin Thompson should wait until the solution is in place. A CITIZEN asked if this one item of the resolution is changed would that have any effect on the balance of the resolution and MR. KIMMEL stated that he did not see any reason why it should and what in effect that they were doing was waiving the one paragraph in the resolution. Several citizen in the audience complained about the caterpillars using Maryknoll Drive and other streets in the area and MAYOR JUNKER asked the Police Department to go out there and issue tickets. It was also mentioned that the contractor should be held responsible for the damage to the streets when this equipment is run on improved streets. VOTE ON THE MOTION - AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Thompson and President Junker NAYS -- Councilman Peterson MAYOR JUNKER DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:40 P. M. INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS (continued None at this time February 23, 1976 - continued APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's licenses were approved: Leo Markfort - Markfort Construction Co., Inc. 1830 DeSoto St., St. Paul, Mn. 55117 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Dick Roby Construction Co., Inc. James Laurie for Armond R. Roby) 7208 James, Richfield, Mn. 55423 General Contractor New On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, an "ON SALE WINE" license was approved for Brine's (J. Lamont Brine), 219 South Main Street, Stillwater for the balance of 1976. (Also a bond in the amount of $3,000) (all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS From M. M. Peaslee Co., Inc. Stillwater, a claim for damages at the Auditorium Theater caused by sewer problems in the amount of $829.59 which occurred in 1965. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City Attorney was directed to correspond with M. M. Peaslee Co. stating that our insurance company feels we are not responsible in this instance. (all in favor) From the Washington County Day Activity Centers, Inc. requesting zoning approval for their facilities at the Methodist Church. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, this request was referred to the City Attorney to check out and report back at the next regular meeting (all in favor) From Mrs. Florence Robertson regarding the local bus service. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Coordinator was instructed to write a letter or contact the MTC regarding our concern for bus service in the City of Stillwater. (all in favor) 5 • • • • February 23, 1976 - continued From John J. Flangan - a claim in behalf of James Lecuyer for an accident at the Oakland Junior High School. Since this accident happened outside our City Limits, Mr. Marshall was instructed to return this claim to the attorney and have it sent to the proper party. From Dick & Virginia Ritzer regarding a claim for a recent accident when a street department truck baked into her car. The City Coordinator was directed to send this claim to the Krog Insurance Agency. From Roy W. Holsten, assistant City Attorney, including payment for overtime parking tickets - no action. From Lawrence O. Hauge regarding the construction of a roadway from County Road No. 5 through the Croixgate Properties. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, this letter was referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation and to report back at the next regular meeting. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Coordinator was instructed to set up a meeting with the Recreation Commission and the City Council to discuss various policy matters. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney and the City Coordinator were directed to get inexpensive appraisals on the City property on the Olive Street bend and report back as soon as possible. (Al Roepke is interested in purchasing this property - The City had originally obtained it for the possible site for a sub- station for the Fire Department.) (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendations of the City Attorney to pay the entire award of $13,000 for the Canfield property to the court so that the City can go in and take possession of this property. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced 'EMPLOYING PATRICK JUNKER AS A POLICE RESERVE OFFICER" as of this date. (all in favor -- see resolutions) 5. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council accepted the low quote of $2,700 for a 1974 Pickup Truck for John Lawson, Building Inspector - this quote was from Jerry's Auto Detail, Inc., 13601 - 60th Street North, Stillwater. (all in favor) (The other quote was from Stillwater Motor Co. for a 1974 Chev Truck for $3,095.00 - both quotes included the trade -in of a 1968 Chev Truck) 6. Mr. Marshall asked the new media to make public announcements about keeping their children off the ice due to the recent and continuing warm weather. 7. Questions were raised about the salary paid and being paid to George Diethert and it was agreed that it should remain as it is for this year. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Tomorrow he will write a letter to McGrand- Forvarp regarding the problems in their construction area and he also suggested the construction of a concrete berm and sandbagging on Maryknoll to alleviate some of these water problems. 2. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Marshall will meet with Washington County on Friday, February 27th regarding the construction of County Road No. 12 and they will look at some of the drainage problems in the area following the meeting and asked Jack Shelton to go along with them. • 4 4 • • s • `I1/ CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES On motion of Councilman following meetings were January 6, 1976 January 20, 1976 February 10, 1976 QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES None ■ February 23, 1976 - continued COMMITTEE REPORT PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Mr. Abrahamson informed the City Council that th- 'olice Department is now working the 5 -2 schedule and hopefully they will be able to cut down the overtime by 507, or better (From 8 to 10 thousand dollars) 2. Mr. Abrahamson informed the City Council that the Still - House is opening up the Out House on Friday night with Hard Rock Music and they will pay for a Dance Permit and also pay to have an officer on duty. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council granted a yearly Dance Permit for the "Out House ". (all in favor) 3. Mr. Abrahamson informed the City Council that someone along with the City is disposing of dead animals on the Old Dump Site and wanted them to be aware of what is being done just in case they are contacted. PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the installation of a street light on the corner of Alder Street and Schulenberg Alley as recommended by the Public Works Committee. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council introduced a resolution 'AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN AT THE CORNER OF ROBIN LANE AND WEST LINDEN WITH ROBIN LANE THE STREET TO BE STOPPED." (all in favor -- see resolutions) PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Bleium informed the Council that outdoor skating rinks are closed for the season due to the warm weather. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mah:.ney, the Council authorized Mr. Blekum, Mr. Brothen and Mr. Schmoekel to attend a special Agricultural School at a registration fee of $10.00 each. - (all in favor) 3. Mr. Blekum reminded the City Council that the poplar trees on the Olive Street property that the City is contemplating to sell belong to the City and were planted there to be replanted elsewhere in the City. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, minutes of the approved: (all in favor) Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Employment of Patrick Junker as a Police Reserve Officer 3. Stop Sign at Robin Lane and West Linden Street • • • • • • 1 February 23, 1976 - continued ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M. Attest: ma y °,.��' .Q- e�'L w.2.Y -2 D:6 City Clerk Mayor • • • •