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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-10 CC MIN1 b (86 • 'z COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 10, 1976 7:30 P. M. KnvULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Thompson and Present: Mayor Junker Absent: Councilman Mahoney Kimmel; Superinten- Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Director, Abrahamson; Also Present: Acting City Public Safety Engineer, Dire t o Public Pc ksr R ecreant Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Elliott: Press: SlwangtGazette - Bob Liberty WAVN John veni Citizens: Gary Swangstue (Representative from AAA), John DeCurtins, Deanna Mr. Chamberlain (Croixgate Development); Parking Jack Howley; Co Bob Thompson, Committee Sullivan, Art Palmer, Mr. Leo Casanova, Bo, Dennis lvn, Mx. & Mrs. Herbert Peterson, Bob Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Perkl, Harold Foster, L Gust, nova Jame Greeder, Greeder, Paul Simonet, Ken Schref£ler Riepe INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS - resented to Mayo. a National 1 NR SWANSTUE, representative from AAA, presented ay rl Junker unke Five Year Pedestrian Safety Citation for the before o the City Council in re- 2 MR PALMER of the Lowell Inn appeared ert adjacent to this parking ferencence to to his leasing the filling station p P Y lot. should give him MR. DENNIS SULLIVAN spoke in favor of this and felt the City full cooperation on this matter. Councilwoman Bodlovick, On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by that the figure of $600 per year be inserted in the lease agreement as the cost of the rental for this property. (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Mayor and the Acting City Clerk werelauthorizedetonentereinto aneagree to bent tel for a year immediately. (all in favor) ediately. < eared before the City 3. BOB THOMPSON, representing the Parking Committee, a pP Council with the new map showing the most recent location for the Downtown By -Pass which included the removal of the Milwaukee eidepot ui td i g. cost beUorILrep PETERSON felt that the City before replacing something in this area - see what kind of money we are talking about. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson that the Council favored the recommendations of the Parking ro aCoommittee for the location of the proposed by -pass and that we make every effort to go P osed parking for the downtown forward on the replacement of the p g (all in favor) (See memo from By Committee in the 4. BOB BARTHOL, Chairman of the OSHA Committee, appeared before the Council requesting the following items be supplied by the City for the Public Works and Parks Departments: i. Safety Shoes or boots 2. Safety glasses for all departments - p rovide for the cost difference glasses for industrial lens for those who wear g 3. Hard hats 4. Also set -up guidelines for their use. • • • 1 • • • • 6. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of John Street. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the r. official newspaper of the City, on July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1976, and notices mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposing this request. The Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Councilwonan Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson the vote on this proposed vacation was tabled until September 7th, 1976 as such vacations require the vote of the full Council. (all in favor) Sos Mow c August 10, 1976 - continued Mo On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, that this request be referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation at to how they could interpret same. (all in favor) 5. DUANE ELLIOTT asked to be heard at this time regarding the Edgewood ditch as there were some citizns in the audience who were concerned about this matter. He stated that we are waiting for Orrin Thompson to do certain work which comes under the approval of the Fifth Addition which required sodding, grading and seeding. Work is being done on the east side by McGrand & Forvarp. The bottom of the drainage ditch was taken out because it was not done to the proper grade. He requested that he be authorized to enter into a Change Order with Griffin to complete the work on the east side and sod the ditch on the west side of Edgewood to the rear lot lines and to put it into the assessment roll for the Croixwood Seventh Addition which will be assessed to Orrin Thompson. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Consulting Engineer is to call Orrin Thompson tomorrow telling him that if he does not have a crew there Thursday, that a Change Order will be issued to McGrand & Forvarp to start this work on Friday. (all in favor) 7. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the proposed variance for a setback for a home at 1819 West Pine Street, Case No. 243. 4 The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 29, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the variance. HERBERT PETERSON, 109 South Center Street, was concerned about the elevation of the house and what effedt it would have on the street grade and after some discussion and explanation by Mr. Monahan and Mr. Elliott his concern was satisfied. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the required setback to Robert Monahan for a home a= 1819 West Pine Street. (all in favor) 8. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the proposed variance for a swimming pool at 301 Maryknoll Drive, Case No. 218. (Gary Storbakken) The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 29, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Commission recommended the granting of the variance. Mrs. Storbakken was present but made no comments No one appeared in favor or opposed to this request. The Mayor closed the hearing. • ass ■ 0 • August 10, 1976 - continued r. • On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the required variance to Gary Storbakken for a swimming pool at 301 Maryknoll Drive. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the City Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 383, RELATING TO ZONING AND USERS OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER." (Ordinance No. 539) The ordinance was read section by section follwed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass ?" and on roll call the ord- inance was unanimously adopted. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council directed that "more than 2 units" be inserted in the ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 368 for multiple dwellings for determining the sewer service charges (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the City Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 368 OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER REGULATING THE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND PROVIDING COLLECTION THEREOF ". This ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordin- ance was unanimously adopted. 3. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the City Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 515, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING ELECTION WARDS AND PRECINCTS FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER." The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordinance was unanimously adopted. THE MAYOR DECLARED - A RECESS FROM 8:35 to 8:45 P. M. 4. Discussion was held on the proposed right turn lane on East Chestnut Street from Union Alley to Main Street. Letters had been written to the business places in this block and two replies had been received in opposition of this proposal. Several of the Councilmen also received complaints about this. (No action was taken at this time). 5. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the City pay the full hospitalization coverage for the employee and pay a maximum of $20.00 toward the cost of the dependent coverage, and the maximum pay for a three year firefighter shall be $1,318 rather than $1,338 as shown on the media- tion proposal. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Peterson, Mayor Junker NAYS - -None ABSTAINED - Councilman Thompson 6. A memo had been received from the Police Association and Chief of Police regard- ing the education credits for Bruce Klosowsky. The Council directed that this matter be held over until they receive a list showing the 50 credits that they propose that should be paid on and action will be taken at the next regular meeting. 7. LEO CASANOVA was in attendance regarding the drainage problem on South Fifth Street. Mr. Shelton and Mr. Elliott made a survey and it was their recommendation that a portion of the intersection be taken out and a swail be put in to confine the water. Mr. Elliott estimated that the cost would be $524.00 for the bituminous items and he felt that the removal could be done by the City's crews. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Consulting Engineer was authorized to remedy the drainage situation on South Fifth and Pine with the aid of the Public Works Department. (all in favor) er • • • • • • • iA August 10, 1976 - continued I A RAO NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson. a resolution was introduced "GRANTING THE DEFERMENT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRCPERTY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN ". (see resolutions) (Donald Johnson, 321 West Elm Street - 11155 -5300) ( #110- $569.02 ane #124 - $2,387.43) AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Thompson and President Junker NAYS- -None 2. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodiovick, the Council will interview several firms for the 1976 audit including the Public Examiners. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Con- sulting Engineer was directed to prepare a feasibility study for the Hooley- Feely property and the Croixgate Development and that they plan to follow the time -table established by the engineer for this project and that he is also to include storm water drainage with the necessary ponding. Also that a letter be written to Oak Park Heights regarding the charge to hook -up to their trunk line for this development. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, that the request for the reduction of the Croixwood Bonds be referred to the Consulting Engineer and the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney for their recommendation at the next regular meeting. (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the date of August 24, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. be set for the public hearing on Case No. 245, Richard Karlson, 1315 South Fourth Street and Case No. 247, John Lengyil, 2209 Oak Ridge Road for variances. (all in favor) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the date of September 21, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the public hearing on Case No. 246, Special Use Permit for Mrs. Keith Curtis, 1415 Lookout Street. (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council approved the payment of the League Dues. (all in favor) 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS" . (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - continued None at this time APPLICATIONS of Councilman --On approved REGULAR ON SALErAND seconded SALE L IQUOR t ansferoforkthe Council Still - house, Inc. (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Contractor's licenses were granted. (All of the Tree Trimmers on the agenda (3) were not approved due to insurance and other problems) (all in favor) Thomas Finn Co. 370 Dayton, St. Paul 55102 Roofing New Gillespie & Associates New 112 Osborn Rd., N. E., Minneapolis 55432 General A. J. Spanjers Co., Inc. 6351 N. Lilac Drive, Minneapolis 55430 Masonry & Brick Work New The following Tree Trimmer Contractors were not approved: Larry L. Larsin Box 163, R. #3, Center City, Mn. 55012 Milt's Tree Service - Milton Alger, Sr. Box 352, Hager City, Wisconsin 54014 Walters Tree Service Route #2, Isanti, Mn. 89' • 4 1 • • 1 • • • 1 90 August 10, 1976 - continued On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a two day "3.2 On Sale Beer License" was granted to Howard Jiran of School District No. 834 for the Women's Softball Tournament to be held on August 21 and 22nd, 1976 at the Lily Lake Park, no fee to be charged. (all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS From Robert Buono, 716 West Willard Street, regarding the ballfield at Washing- ton Park. MR. BLEKUM reported that he had answered this letter and that most of the items had been taken care of. The drinking fountain will be put in when he gets an underground sprinkling system for the park installed. From Northern States Power Co. - application for Electric Rate Increase - no action. From the League of Minnesota Municipalities - League Regional Meetings - no action CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND FIXING COMPEMATION." AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Thompson and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES" AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Petetaon, Thompson and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, James Borden was authorized to add "Tree Trimmers" to his Contractor's License application for 1976. (all in favor) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. MR. ELLIOTT reported that deltas are building up in the pond behind Dr. Pizinger's home and they should be cleaned up and he will contact Don Patton tomorrow about this condition. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Consulting Engineer and the Director of Public Works were directed to identify the bad spots in the blacktopping in the Croixwood area, and contact Orrin Thompson Homes and instruct them to repair them immediately. (all in favor) 2. MR. ELLIOTT reported that there are grants available for high cost public works projects and he will chedcinto some of them for the City. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Mr. Abrahamson reported that the examinations were given for the new officer - 50 applicants - 32 took the test and 12 passed. These will now take the physical fitness test Saturday and the oral interview will be given after that. 2. A petition was presented for a stop sign at Sixth Avenue and Churchill Street to stop the south bound traffic. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City inform Mr. Steven Root, 927 Sixth Avenue South, that the Council took no action as such a stop sign would create problems, especially during the winter months and would create greater problems. (all in favor) PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council authorized the installation of backup valves at 1309 West Pine Street at the Kevin Moelter residence. (all in favor) r • 1 t 1 • Pm 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that I no street matting work on gravel roads be done this year and that the I Director of Public Works be instructed to inform those that requested same that it will not be done this year. (all in favor) (Streets proposed to be done - West St. Croix Avenue, Poplar, North Fifth, North Fourth, Rice and Hazel - 1.1 miles and the estimated cost to have the County do this work is $11,000 to $12,000). er August 10, 1976 - continued PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum reported that the final bill from NSP was received for the Hockey School and there was a loss of about $00 on the School. 2. Mr. Blekum reported that they are developing the Bonse property according to the schedule setup in the budget and they will be way under the budget figure since he received all of the black dirt for nothing. 3. The back -stops and player's benches have been received for the Schulenberg Park. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - -The matter of burning the diseased elm trees was brouglt up since some of the other communities are able to do this On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Mr. Kimmel was directed to check into the possibility of burning the diseased elms and report back at the next regular meeeting. (all in favor) APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, minutes of the following meetings were approved: July 6, 1976 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. July 20, 1976 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney was directed to check into the possibility of bidding for term -life insurance and report back to the Council. (all in favor) QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES ° Second Readings - Ordinance No. 539 - Relating to Zoning and Users of Property - First National Bank, Case No. 242 - Ordinance No. 540 - Sewer Service Charges for Commercial Users and Multiple Dwellings over Two Units - Ordinance No. 541 - Establishing Election Wards and Precincts (Ward 4, Precinct 2) RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Designating the Polling Places 3. Appointing the Election Judges and Setting Their Compensation. 4. Deferring Special Assessments - Donald Johnson ADJOURNMENT - On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. Attest: ,:CO .„,:e1e .61 -- Acti ng ity Clerk Mayor 91 \• • O • • p • • r n 1 Attest August 10, 1976 - continued 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that no street matting work on gravel roads be done this year and that the Director of Public Works be instructed to inform those that requested same that it will not be done this year. (all in favor) (Streets proposed to be done - West St. Croix Avenue, Poplar, North Fifth, North Fourth, Rice and Hazel - 1.1 miles and the estimated cost to have the County do this work is $11,000 to $12,000). PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum reported that the final bill from NSP was received for the Hockey School and there was a loss of about $00 on the School. 2. Mr. Blekum reported that they are developing the Bonse property according to the schedule setup in the budget and they will be way under the budget figure since he received all of the black dirt for nothing. 3. The back -stops and player's benches have been received for the Schulenberg Park. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - -The matter of burning the diseased elm trees was brouglt up since some of the other communities are able to do this. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Mr. Kimmel was directed to check into the possibility of burning the diseased elms and report back at the next regular meeeting. (all in favor) APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, minutes of the following meetings were approved: July 6, 1976 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. July 20, 1976 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney was directed to check into the possibility of bidding for term -life insurance and report back to the Council. (all in favor) QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES Second Readings - Ordinance No. 539 - Relating to Zoning and Users of Property - First National Bank, Case No. 242 - Ordinance No. 540 - Sewer Service Charges for Commercial Users and Multiple Dwellings over Two Units - Ordinance No. 541 - Establishing Election Wards and Precincts (Ward 4, Precinct 2) RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Designating the Polling Places 3. Appointing the Election Judges and Setting Their Compensation. 4. Deferring Special Assessments - Donald Johnson ADJOURNMENT - On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. - Acting tty Clerk ( • C - , C-t L Tt,..ti -7 Mayor • 1 4 .1