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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-07 CC MIN• • s� COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING September 7, 1976 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by Acting City Clerk, Schnell Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell, City Attorney, Kimmel; Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Con- sulting Engineer, Elliott Press: St. Paul Dispatch - None Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty Citizens: Sharon Baker, Dean Charlsen, James Gannon, Charles Ryan, George Ruth, Lowell Bernd, Larry Houle, Darrel Knutson, Leon Schilling, Fred Bliss, Ronald Vesel, Total about 60 to 75 citizens INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS 1. LOWELL BERND, 118 South Fifth Street appeared before the City Council regarding his septic tank and sewer problems. MR. SHELTON stated there are two alternatives but one would be very expensive and because this street was vacated in 1949 he cannot come down to Myrtle Street and he recommended that percolation tests be taken and have the drain - field for his present system brough up -to -date. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council authorized the installation of a septic system at 118 South Fifth Street, subject to the application by Mr. Bernd of a building permit and a satisfactory percolation test. (all in favor) 2. MRS. ETHEL BARSTOW was unable to appear regarding the taxi rates. 3. LARRY HOULE appeared before the City Council regarding a claim for costs to move foatings for a house he built in the Forest Hills Addition. MR. KIMMEL informed him that he should Pile a written statement with the City Clerk which will be sent to the insurance company. 4. SHARON BAKER, 1019 Nightingale Blvd. read a staament opposing the development of the Commercial property located in the Croixwood Addition and also the Croixgate Development. She also presented to the City Council members a petition signed by residents in this area being opposed to these commercial developments. CHUCK RYAN, 947 Sunrise Avenue, gave his full support against the issue. MR KIMNEL stated that the zoning issue has been turned over to the Joint Powers Planning Commission and the City Council can take no definite action. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY stated that the City was going to buy the Emerson property which is part of the pond and is not the Croixgate Development. COUNCILMAN PETERSON said that the Emerson Property adjoins the Croixgate property and that the City is doing a study of the sewer and water for this area be -ause of a peition from Washington County to serve the County Nursing Home which will be located on the Croixgate property. In order to get to the Croixgate property it is necessary to go through the Hooley -Feely property and this is being con - sidred as one package for these improvements. • log 1 • 1 • • • tib On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council accepted the petition from the residents in Croixwood and instructed the representatives on the Joint Powers Planning Commission to take this petition into consideration before taking their vote on this zoning. (all in favor) Some of the res dents inquired about the plans for this area and they were informed that they are available at the Washington County Planner's Office. MR. KIMMEL stated that the feasibility study would have to be done whether this is developed as industrial, commercial or whatever. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the incurred costs for the utilities has to be paid for by somebody and this has to be determined. The cost should be assessed to the property owners and the benefited developments. GEORGE RUTH, 2829 Icerose Lane, asked about the decision regarding whether this would be commercial or industrial and COUNCILMAN MAHONEY stated that this decision is up to the Joint Powers Planning Commission and that the meeting is to be held at the Washington County Board meeting room on September 15th. MR. RUTH also asked about subsidized housing in this area and he was informed that nothing has been presented to date on this phase. DARLENE MC CABE, 2496 Hidden Valley Lane, felt that no headway could be made until the Council meeting to be held on October 12th when the utilities will be considered for this area. She was informed they could also attend the meeting on September 15th to make their presentation. PETITIONS 1. MR. DARREL KNUTSON presented a petition to the City Council from the residents of Olive Street requesting a three -way stop sign at the junction of Martha and Olive Streets. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the above petition for a stop sign at Olive and Martha Streets was referred to the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works for their study and recommendation at the next regular meeting. (all in favor) 2. From the employees of the B. W. Harris Mfg. Co. requesting a designated place to park. LEONA SCHILLING said that at the pres ent time there ere only two or three cars parked during the daytime on the property which the City has leased to Mr. Palmer of the Lowell Inn. She stated that it is very hazardous to come out onto to Main Street from the Maple Island parking lot at this time of the day. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the lot which Mr. Palmer now leases was privately owned when these employees parked there and since Mr. Glaser sold the station the persons who have been parking there never approached the City Council on the matter. DEAN CHARLSEN, 217 North Second Street, complained about the fact that the businesses on North Second Street have no parking available for their customers since the employees from the various paces are parked on the street for all day since this lot has been closed off to the public. He felt it was unfair to take this parking away from these people in that block. There are about nine businesses that have no customer parking within three blocks. COUNCILMAN PETERSON said that when the lot was acquired no one approached the City Council about renting it, or lease it. DEAN CHARLSEN suggested that if it is going to be used for parking it should be metere.'.. MR. KIMMEL said the same situation exists as it did before - the plans haven't been completed for that lot and it is a temporary situation - it is a temporary lease until something is planned for this property. MR. FRED BLISS stated that it seems that there should be comething for everybody, and it would seem that they could lease only part of it and it could be all day parking for the 8. W. Harris employees. He felt that a parking study should be done as there is definitely a need for something for this area. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON asked that possibly the lease could be re- negotiated with Mr. Palmer. • • • • September 7, 1976 - continued On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, Mr. Kimmel is to check out the lease with Mr. Palmer concerning the re- negotiation of the lease so we may get half of the space b ack th have leased to him for others to use for parking. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to S:40 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, a resolution was introduced "VACATING A PORTION OF JOHN STREET ". AYES: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and President Junker (see resolutions) NAYS: None 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the reduction in the bonds for the Croixwood Additions was held over for two weeks. (all in favor) 3. The request for a stop sign at Fourth and Orleans was discussed and MR. Shelton and the Police Chief have furnished the required information and we are still awaiting their decision on the matter (Washington County). An additional paition has been received for the installation of this sign. The Stillwater Police Department was asked to patrol this intersection when possible especially just prior the commencing of school and at closing time. NEW BUSINESS l of motion ptember 21,1976 Councilman Mahoney, P. M. waassesetyforuthel followingscases whichnw date ill be heard by the Planning Commission on September 13th: Case No. 248 - Ganus Deiss, Special Use Permit - Apartment Building Case No. 249 - St. Croix Mold - Special Permit - Building Addition Case No. 250 - Michael McGuire - Special 230 Standifer -Rice Medical Bldg., (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman was introduced "SETTING PER HOUR FOR THE 1976 E AYES—Councilwoman NAYS- -None seconded THE Councilman AT resolution $4.5O LECTIONS ". Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson President Junker (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney a resolution was introduced 'AUTHOICING MILEAGE FOR DOUGLAS SWANSON ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and President Junker (all in favor) NAYS- -None 4. On motion o i f Councilman Peterson seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution AYES ENT OF THE "DIRECTING TBE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - continued--- 1. MR. RONALD VESEL, 920 Sunrise Avenue, presented to the City Council a petition requesting ice skating facilities for the children in the Croixwood area. MR. BLEKUM stated that on the inlet on Long Lake on Nightingale Avenue there is limited access to his property. CYNTHIA TIBBETTS stated that cars do go into that area on the tarred road. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt the petition should be referred to the Parks and look into Receatiu the ostoof0preparing these h rinks r and i apart t Commission the next regular meeting. (This will be for this site and another one) IQ • • • `104 • September 7, 1976 - continued APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a 3.2 On and Off Sale Beer License was granted to the North Hill Oasis, 1101 North Owens, Stillwater. (all in favor - renewal) CONTRACTORS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses were granted: Fred Deutsch - D & D Cement and Masonry Masonry & Brick Work New 635 W. Shryer Ave., St. Paul 55113 Home Modernizers, Inc. 2192 Acorn Rd., St. Paul 55113 General Contractor New Arthur Jensen & Micharl Rivard R. #1, Box 150 -A, Stillwater Masonry & Brick Work New Robert E. Nagel General Contractor New Box 252 -B, Somerset, Wisconsin Glenn Neujahr Construction, Inc. 21950 Jason Ave. N., Forest Lake 55025 General Contractor New Philipson Co., Inc. 2581 - 17th Ave. E., North St. Paul 55109 Plastering, etc. New R. L. Steinbach Construction 2347 Gaston Ave., White Bear Lake General Contractor Renewal Jim Stevens Cement Contractor 7007 - 20th Ave., Hugo 55038 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal (all in favor) y COMMUNICATIONS From the Municipal Board regarding a continued hearing on an Annexation Proposal. Mr. Kimmel and Mr. Shelton were directed to draw up a map of this area showing the property to be included in this continued hearing. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council authorized the purchase of 100 used parking meters from the City of Forest Lake at a price of $5.00 each. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council granted approval to John Bourdaghs to install the oil tank for his new dry cleaning establishment under the sidewalk on Chestnut Street subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Fire Marshall. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a Dance Permit was approved for Parents Without Partners and may be issued upon payment of the $5.00 fee which they requested to be waived. (all in favor) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1 in Elliott orted and alsolther pipe pipe by the Pizinger property. 2. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, Mr. Elliott was authorized to purchase a 30 inch culvert to be installed under Interlachen Drive and also authorized the alo lowering gvof) the pipe, said work to be done by McGrand & Forvarp. 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk and Duane Elliott and the City Attorney net up a meeting for a ssessing policies for the utilities for the Croixgate Development. (all in favor) • • • • taw ADMINISTRRA -sIVE No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Special Meeting September 7, 1976 - continued COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Chief Abrahamson reported to the Council regarding the problems at the Stillhouse and gave memorandum for the members consisting of all of the police reports on this matter. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council referred this matter to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation at the next council meeting with the possibility of revok- ing the liquor license for the Stillhouse. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council authorized the erection of School Signs at Everett and Harriet Streets on Myrtle for the school chidren. (all in favor) 3. Mr. Abrahamson asked for clarification on the education credits for Officer Klosowsky and he was told this credit was effective September 1 1976. PARKS AND RECREATION - -Mr. Blekum reported that the Bonse property is temporarily in shape. - -Mr Blekum reported that a branch from an oak tree on this property came down in a storm and broke some of the fencing and damaged Mr. Isker's car. - -He reported there is a drainage problem on one of the green areas in Croixwood and he and Mr. Elliott will check this matter out and make some recommendations. PUELIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton reported that they are working with the County on the stop sign at Fourth and Orleans. 2. Councilman Peterson reported that the committee was meeting Wednesday evening at 6:30 P. M. with Local 49 for the second time. - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to return the check to Mr. Anderson which was sent to the City for payment of some lots owned by Lakeview Memorial Hospital indicating that in the opinion of the City Attorney the City did not violate the terms of the original judgment. (all in favor) - -MR. KIMMEL made reference to the Planning Commission minutes relating to the parking situation in the downtown area and the amendment of certain ordinances. In his opinion the present ordinances do have some restrictions on parking. He fefinitely felt that no ordinance should turn anything over to the Downtown Parking Committee as the City would lose control if this were the case and that no mortoriums should be made until certain things are accomplished. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the Parking Committee has contacted Mr. iterated as to available sites, but no action will be taken by the Council on that item. MR. ELLIOTT asked at this time that the Council hold off on the designation of additional State Aid Streets until the Bypass is finalized a' we would have 2.6 miles available and this could be applied to this Bypass. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, minutes of the following meetings were approved: August 10, 1976 7:30 P. M. August 24, 1976 7:30 P. M. August 31, 1976 4:30 P. M. 105 • • • • • (f06 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILMAN PETERSON inquired about the Administrative's Committee's progress on the 1976 Budget and expenditures and he was informed they should be able to come back with a report next week. 2. The question of Education Credits for the Police Department was very vague and it is the feeling of the Council that there should be a Committee to sit down and determine just what is going to be allowed. 3. COUNCILMAN PETERSON inquired about an article in the paper which stated that Governor Anderson is recommending to the legislature that $23,000,00 be spent for the Dutch Elm program which will be only for cities of fifty or sixty thousand. He felt the Mayor should write a letter to the Governor requesting that we be a part of this program. 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to call for bids for $10,000 Term -Life Insurance for the City employyes that are to be covered under the current contract.s (all in favor) ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutionsrwere read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Mileage for Douglas Swanson, Juvenile Officer 3. Vacation of a portion of John Street 4. Salary for Voting Machine Custodians ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Attest: ,—.e „Lit—Lie ActiniCity Clerk September 7, 1976 - continued C ,y X/ Mayor •-• • • • • 1