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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-24 CC MIN• X92 • • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 24, 1976 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING the meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by Acting City Clerk, Schnell. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Thompson and President Junker Absent: Councilman Mahoney Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell; Assistant City Attorney, Holsten; Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Publis Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: Stillwater Gazette - Bob Liberty WAVN -- John Hanvelt Citizens: Bob Thompson, Phil Easton, Jim O'Brien, Dick Jeans, Jack Hooley, Chris Madsen, Art Palmer, Steve Marlow, Len Meffert, Hermoine Tobisch, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Perkl, Jim Gannon, Bill Powell, Bob Barthol; Large delegation from the Police Department; Owen Thomas, Brian Benson, Bill Schwab, Louis Garavalia, John DeCurtins, Dick Ulrich INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS 1. MR. BOB THOMPSON appeared before the City Council for the Parking Committee for the Downtown Retail Council and then asked PHIL EASTON to read the petition that had been drafted and signed by members of the Parking Committee, the Retail Council and the business places in downtown Stillwater. (See petition and Parking Impact Statement in Local Improvement No 148 File or L. I. No. 128 By -Pass File) COUNCILNAN PETERSON felt it was an excellent petition - it gets something going for the Council, the Planning Commission and the Retail Council. He suggested that the petition be referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendations as to the amending of the ordinances. Also that a copy be sent to the Planning Commission for their study as they are very much a part of it, and also the Consulting Engineer. Discussion was held between the Council members and Mr. Easton on this matter along with the Assistant City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council accepted the petition as submitted by the Downtown Parking Committee and submitted same to the City Attorney, the Planning Commission and the Consult- ing Engineer for their stydy and recommendation at their next regular meeting and they would expect something definite and concrete by that time. (all in favor) MR. PHIL EASTON stated that the Committee had planned to meet with the Minnesota Highway Department on September 2nd, but in this case they would postpone it for one week until the 9th. BILL POWELL stated that they would expedt that the City would participate in the cost of the project. MR. EASTON stated that the Acquisition of the building or property and the removal of one track would cost about $260,000. ART PALMER said the petition should give the Council an opportunity to address themselves to the specific problems including the cost of the project. He said the City's costs could be $200,000 to $300,000 and the City would have a chance to look at where they are going to get the money. BILL POWELL suggested that the Council have the Planning Commission invite some of the Downtown Retail Committee to be at their meeting and particular questions could be answered at the meeting. On .notion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the Council requested that the Planning Commission have a special meeting to take up the petition received and inform someone of the Retail Council of the meeting and provide some imput into these problems. (all in favor) (Date for a special meeting prior to September 7th will be setup by Councilwoman Bodlovick for the Planning Commission) ,' • • • • • • COUNCILMAN what portion could be PETERSON Duane mEll Elliott tto State, into the funding of the parking rim lots and MR. EASTON state that Peter Hall did purchase the freight building and one track on August 17, ate, COUNCILMAN THOMPSON felt that the City could not to say to the Highway Department that the City is going to committ themselves until they know where the money is coming from and this should be done first. 2. This Karlson, for the to in his for Karl sideyard, Case No. 245. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette an August 13, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing MR. KARLSON explained this proposal to the Council members. HERMOINE TOBISHC, 1334 South Fourth Street, felt that he should place his garage further to the rear of his property as she and others on the same street have their garages in their rear yards. MR. KARLSON stated he is fifty feet from the street and five feet back from the front of the house. If he puts it in his backyard it would destroy it and he 1 would be too close to a large maple tree in the front and Oak tree in the back. LEN MEFFERT, 1333 South Fourth Street commended Mr. Karlson for building a garage so that he could have a place to put his car off the street. He said there are too many cars packed on the streets and as far as the variance was concdrned the number of feet is not going to bother anybody. He was very much in favor of the variance and the location was very appropriate. off the street they yave granted Planning variancesoforhas to get the cars garages . The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilnan Peterson, the atu1315 variance to Mr. build a one (all in favor) 3. Ti-is was the Lengyil, time garage,hCasenNo.n24 proposed variance for John 7 1976nandacopies was the Gazette on August 13, feet. The M ayor opened the hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposed - Mr. Lengyil made a few comments on his proposal. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK mentioned that actually it turned out to be two feet rather than "0" feet. The Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Pedterson, the Council granted the proposed variance to Mr. Lengyil to build a garage at 2209 Oakridge Road. (all in favor) 4. the time for the Stroaed vacation of a Street. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official nespaper of the City on July 23, and 30 and August 6 and August 13, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Commission the that lots i vacated in the area. LOUIS GARAVALIA, 505 West Wilkins Street, appeared in opposition to this request since he intends to build on Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 and he would need this as an access to the Lots 9 and 10. • • • • 4 44 • August 24, 1976 - continued The petitioners and sewer water and to the these Council lots. Nr. members Shelton and Mr. relating to access, Elliott also were in conference on this matter. Since this there was not a full n hearing so ed to themSeptembern 7th on this propoosed vacation, , the meeting. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:40 to 8:50 P. M. 5. PETITION from residents in the area of South Fourth and Orleans regarding a stop sign or signal at this intersection. MR. SHELTON stated that Chick Swanson informed him that they did a traffic count of the rea in there at this a time. Mrr.. eAbrahamsonhast been u asked t to a submit at stop sign County a andethetwhole in tis He felt that could be a be good to traffic study done after school starts and also that if signs are put in, it should be a four -way stop as three -way stops just don't seem to work out very well. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON said he is still working radar on South Fourth and Olive Streets he have the ince on thisnmatter. and tickets BRIAN BENSON, 1329 South Fourth Street, asked why they had to wait until there is an accident before ghey could get a stop sign at this location. CHEF l there and � M tthe County took Cit reduced sign put MR. speed limit at . ON felt that the should make another traffic count and reduce On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Director of Public Works was instructed to request the County to place stop signs on the corner of Fourth and Orleans and also tohreduce the speed limit to 30 miles per hour and that the City provide accident record to the County for this and ask the County to report back within ten days. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On otion of was m introduced SETTING THE e DATE OF e OCTOBER by 976 at�30oP. M. for the resolution public hearing on - the propoed Councilwomen Bodlovick. Councilmen Peterson, Improvement 4Thompsonand and President Junker (see resolutions) NAYS- -None 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council authorized three changes in the Firefighter's Contract as follows: (1) the wording in hospitaliztion d the is City would pay 100 % less (Article III, Section 1) Paragraph (a) For call -back and filling (2) Article X -wayra Compensation, th compensation shall be at time in for one- away at training schools, uarantee. Any additional time beyond s and edeeyon wthe a rst hour ha g worked beyond the first hour shall ll b be calculated on the one quarter hour (original proposal was to be calculated after five minutes) (3) accept theer rate tetfor then three e1 year firefighter's salary at the (all in favor) 3. MR. JOHN CASS, attotney for the Firefighter's Union, has prepared the contract document with the above changes incorporated into it: On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council delayed action on the signing of the contract until after the City Attorney has reviewed same and action will be taken at the next regular meeting. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the payment of the reque.3t from Bruce Klowoawky for 50 educational incentive credits, effective September 1, 1976. (all in favor) r 4 a • • • /mN August 24, 1976 = continued 5. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON summarized activities in the Police Department and he had heard that the Council did not intend to replace Mr. Knefelkamp and he sub- mitted to the Council scheduling which could be done with the manpower he now has, but which he felt was inadequate. All of the written exams have been given and some of the physicals have been completed and he did not want to proceed unless the Council was willing to hire this replacement. KENNETH SCHREFFLER, spokesman for the Police Union, stated that when they got their last additional man, the Council recognized the need and they got the man and there is a need now for this man. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated he had talked to Mr. Schreffler this date and agreed there is a need for an additional police officer and also told him that the liasion officer is needed and we have good results from it. He also asked him if they could squeeze by until the 15th of October for this replacement since it is 2k months since Knefelkamp left and they have gotten by and the budget for the Police Department will run out by October first. e MR. SCHREFFLER indicated that this would be acceptable. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON indicated that they could take funds from the Revenue Sharing or something to get by through the suer months withost the Police liasion officer. We know we are short of money and we still have men on vacation - we are just delaying the problem. me COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that we are requesting cooperation and not delaying the problem. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON - now that school is starting and Mr. Swanson takes the Police Liasion Officer position we will be another man short and that the City hire a replacement as soon as possible. The Council at a special session could hold the oral interviews and have it done by the first of September. MAYOR JUNKER asked the Police officers if they were against the scheduling done by Captain Roepke and OFFICER SCHREFFLER stated they are not against the schedul- ing - this is the way it has to be done with one less man. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON explained the reason that Mr. Roepke is doing the scheduling is that he asked for additional duties and this duty was given to him. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK said they stated that there has been no change since the last time and the Council know the department could use two additional men, but the arbitration came through so high that the budget is gone and the Council is trying to make ends meet. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON felt that the people in Stillwater shouldn't have to suffer for police protection because of the arbitration settlement. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt it was a reasonable request on their part and they did not want to get into a "hind- site" situation - do we need another man and when? .4 COUNCILMAN THOMPSON said we will need another man because Swanson will be going into the liasion position. MAYOR JUNKER asked Officer Swanson if he planned to cake the Liasion Position and OFFICER SWANSON responded that he decided that if the City did not hire another man to replace him, he will not take the position which the school needs and he will have to give them an answer by 1:00 P. M. tomorrow. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated there is a question regarding whether the reimbursement from the School District is to be 40% or 49% and he will have that matter clari- fied tomorrow also. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the Director of Public Safety to complete the physicals and arrange for the oral interviews and make his recommendation and hire a new police officer by October 1st. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Peterson and President Junker NAYS- -None ABSTAINED - Councilman Thompson CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that the Council shall appoint a four member committee from the community to conduct the oral interviews for this officer. 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council delayed action the bond reductions for the Croixwood Additions until after Jack and Mr. Elliott have met with Mr. Patton on this matter. (all in favor) sw Ins • • 951 • • • 1 • 96 August 24, 1976 - continued NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Peterson, Thompson and President Junker (see resolutions) 2. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the Public Works Committee had a meeting this evening and discussed salaries and classifications for the Local 49 and the request for the re- classification for Albert Schmoekel will be taken into con- sideration when the contract is drawn up. 3. MAYOR JUNKER stated that he, and Mr. Kimmel met with Mr. Oscar Benson on the sale of 60 acres of his property out by Lily Lake for the sum of $2,700 per acre and that we would pay him no more than $10,000 per year plus interest. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council directed that the Administrative Committee sit down and go over the budget and go over the projected costs until the end of the year and see where they can get the money for the whole budget and then make a committment for an option on the Benson property and that this be done by the next regular Council meeting. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - continued None at this point in the meeting. APPLICATIONS - -The first reading of an "ON & OFF 3.2 BEER" license application for the North Hill Oasis, 1101 North Owen Street, Stillwater. - -On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the follow- ing Contractor's Licenses were approved: The Carpenters - Cates & LeTourneau 921 South 7th St., Stillwater General Renewal Rudy J. Lenz 3045 N. McKnight Rd., North St. Paul 55109 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Glenn Neujahr Construction, Inc. 21950 Jason Ave. N., Forest Lake, 55025 General New Markfort Construction Co. 1930 DeSota St., St. Paul 55117 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal W. E. Neal Slate Co. 7975 Wallace Rd., Eden Prairie, Mn. 55343 General New Gene Svir 1002 Sixth Ave. So., Stillwater Roofing Renewal William L. Natters Route #2, Isanti, Mn. Tree Trimmer New (subject to the receipt of the additional insurance so that he may work as a sub - contractor to David Johnson) (all in favor) • • 1 COMMUNICATIONS None CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 41 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a communi- cation from Lewis L. Anderson regarding Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 22 Holcombe's Second Addition to Stillwater, File No. 1986 was referred to the City Attorney for a recommendation as to the action to be taken by the City Council on this matter. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, LaVonne Simon was appointed to be the member of the City Staff to process the forms for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Grant Program for the Rehabilitation of homes in Stillwater and attend the workshop. (all in favor) • August 24, 1976 -- continued Ono 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney was directed to write a letter to the Minnesota Highway Depart- ment requesting that they keep that portion of Oasis Avenue East of the Country Kitchen open and not abandon same to be used as a service road to the property to the east of the portion of said road. (all in favor) (Warren Tuenge Property) 4. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the payment of overtime or comp time at the rate of time and one -half for the members of the City Clerk's office that will be putting in extra time for voter registration and other time in connection with the Primary and General Elections (such extra overtime or comp time to be awarded as desired by the individual, but they are not to receive both). (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Acting City Clerk was authorized to sign the SECOND AGREEMENT TO SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT B T BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND THE CITY CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. MR. ELLIOTT gave a very detailed report on the proposed construction of sewer and water services to serve the Croixgate Development and in particular the Washington County Nursing Home and the Hooley -Feely property on the north side of the service lane of Highway 212/36. The drainage requirements would require about ten acres of ponding area. He felt that the Council should ask the Croix - gate Development to set aside some land for this drainage and ponding at least three acres for this purpose. Questions were raised as to what could be eliminated if only a portion of the area were to be served and Mr. Elliott detailed various items which could be deleted and added depending upon what is developed. He will submit a written report on these items to the Council. Questions were raised about the assessments and the City's current policy does not include some of these factors - it could ptssibly be done by deferred assessments or by a sewer connection charges to cover the cost of the sewer items. MR. SCHWAB from Washington County entered into the discussion and asked Mr. Elliott to clairfy some of the items and breakdowns on the carious costs. felt should beforerajcommitt- ment is made. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconeed by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY TO SERVICE ORDERING A AND THE 129 WATER DEVELOPMENT." AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Thompson and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) (Date of the hearing to be October 12, 1976) 2 Asphalt the of the asphalt e on South d Fifth g and a Pine and this Tower thiswork is presently being done. PUBLIC SAFETY No report PUBLIC WORKS No report PARKS & RECREATION No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report COMMITTEE REPORTS 97, • • • • rs8 • OUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES None August 24, 1976 - continued COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for term life insurance for the City Employees, said bids to be returnable on September 21, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Ordering the Hearing on Local Improvement No. 127 Proposed Assessments - 1975 Sidewalk Construction 3. Ordering the Hearing on Sewer and Water.Improvements - west of Oasis Avenue - Local Improvement No. 129. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P. M. Attest; ..4......-Lai _ Acti City Clerk Mayor • • • • e