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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-21 CC MINCOUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by Acting City Clerk, Schnell. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker Absent: Councilman Thompson Also Present: September 21, 1976 7:30 P. M. Acting City Clerk, Schnell, City Attorney, Kimmel; Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty Citizens: James Gannon, William Powell, Tom Gerson, Peter Hall, Mr. Keith Curtis, Larry Amdahl, Ganus Deiss, Gerry Wallace, Bob Chamberlin, Don Conley, Jeff Peterson INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a petition for the vacation of a portion of Lookout Street was accepted and the hearing date was set for October 26, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on a proposed Special Use Permit for a beauty shop at 1415 Lookout Street. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official nesspaper of the City, on September 10, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared as being opposed to said request. Mrs. Curtis was in attendance. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted a Special Use Permit to Mrs. Keith Curtis, 1415 Lookout Street for a one chair beauty shop in her home, subject to the restrictions set out by the Planning Commission - said resolution was introduced. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on a proposed Special Use permit for a 21 unit apartment building at 114 North Fifth Street, Case No. 248 -- application made by Ganus Deiss. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on September 10, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. DAN GFRERER, 310 West Myrtle Street, inquired as to whether or not they would be digging into the hillside for the parking area for this building. • 1 • • • • ,-• September 21, 1976 - continued P He was informed that they are in the process of vacating the unplatted portion of Holcombe Street and this would give them an additional 15 feet as Holcombe is only a 30 foot platted right -of -way. The depth of the lot was questioned and it was stated that it is 272 feet at the longest point. The Planning Commission recommended a concept approval subject to the submission of architectural plans, topographical plans, and landscaping plans to them for approval. They also recommended that Mr. Deiss submit a petition to the City for the v acation of a part of Holcombe Street in this area. He also needs a variance for three or four units. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted concept approval on the 21 unit apartment building as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to the sumission of architectural plans, topographical plans and landscaping plans for approval by the Planning Commission and a petition for the vacation of all that portion of Holcombe Street in this area or a portion of same. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney and President Junker NAYS -- Councilman Peterson 3. This was the day and time for the public hearing on a proposed Special Use Permit for an addition to St. Croix Mold, 6420 Oasis Avenue North, Case No. 249. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newapaper of the City, on September 10, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared apposed to this request and Mr. Amdahl representing the firm showed the detailed plans to the members of the City Council. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council followed the recommendations of the Planning Commission and granted a Special Use Permit to the St. Croix Mold Co. for an addition to their building and also granting a 15 foot variance on the sideyard set- back to keep the buildings in line and prove access to the property. (all in savor) 4. This was the day and time for the public hearing on a proposed Special Use Permit for a new medical building at 230 North Main Street for Dr. James Standefer and Dr. John Rice, Case No. 250. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on September 10, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. Dr Rice was in attendance and questions were raised as to whether or not the Planning Commission had considered the fact that this is located in the Flood Plain Zoning and Chairman Hansen stated that this was not brought to their attention. The Mayor nlosed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted the Special Use Permit for a new medical building at 230 North Main Street as recommdnded by the Planning Commission and subject to the conditions of the Flood Plain Zoning. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS- DELEGLATIONS (out of order) - - -MR. BOB CHAMBERLAIN, president of Croixgate Land Company, Inc. appeared before the City Council detailing the plans for their development on State Highway 212 and County Road No. 5. Through the use of various maps he informed the Council as to what is to be located on this property in their PUD plan which has seen presented to the Joint Planning Commission. He also presented to the , City Council a petition with over 200 signatures supporting this development. id 1 1 • • 1 1 (10 • t September 21, 1976 - continued COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked about the status of this request with the Joint Planning Commission and he was informed no recommendation has been hey have requestedfanspeciallmeetingbonnthisematter. to now, but that Questions were raised about the possibility of supplying drainage for the property west of County Road No. 5 and Mr. Elliott stated that this could be accomplished through the Mulberry Street ravine but would be about 20 years hence. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:35 to 8:45 P. M. 2. pr esent dLatRtheS before e- regarding petition presented section of Martha and Olive Streets. POLICE CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that he would go along with the tequest and would also request that there also be a stop sign be put on Holcombe Street. Councilman Per.=rsan moved that a three -way stop sign be erected at the intersection of Olive and Martha dna also a stop sign be erected at Holcombe Street stopping the traffic going north. (Motion died for the lack of a second). On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council with stop Martha and Street. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Mr. Kimmel explained the addition of some property to the proposed annexation of property worth of Highway 212 which will include all of the property on both sides of Oasis Avenue that is not already in the City - this is everything west of Oak be continuedponkMonday, September 27, 1976 P at 9:property. 0 A. M. at Washington ll County Courthouse. 2. The matter of the stop sign at Fourth and Orleans will be continued at the next meeting after the County makes another survey would t trafficrflo flow ainh e area. The number of accidents in the past two years signs for this area. 3. the�reduction0of the m Bonds t for thesCroixw odyAdditionsawasaheldyovere fortaefuture meeting. submit 4. proposalsiforithetCity 'st audit A for n 1977 t including the c Public rExaminner to Clerk Examiner's Office. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion introduced COOPERATINGeWITH THE c STATE FOR C SNOW 1 h REMOVALON e TRUNK r HIGHWAY resolution was NUMBERS 95/212 ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker (see resolutions) NAYS- -None 3. City Clerk was Councilman d to to the dWashingtoncCounty MAssessortaskingl for a reduction in the proposed charges for assessing for itheaCity of Stillwater reducing same from $8,300 to $7,500. 4. d Junker a ker appointed for follolingopersots: to serve on the committee for the Ma Grant La Vonne Simon Shirley Montbriand Councilman Roger Peterson Councilman Jerry Mahoney Geiber- Jahnke Contractors • • • 0 September 21, 1976 - continued 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council approved the 1975 Audit Report submitted by DeLaHunt and authorized the transfers as outlined on Page V. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - continued - -PETER HALL who has purchased the old Freight House Building on South Water Street made a picture presentation to the City Council on the work he is doing on this building and also gave to the City Council his proposal for parking in this area. He has parking for 57 automobiles on the side without any public parking and with the help of the City it should be possible to get the rest of the tracks removed in this area and pick up another 35 parking spaces or have a total of 92 parking spaces. Also if there were angle parking along Water Street this could provide for another 25 spaces. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council referred this proposed parking survey to the Planning Commission for their study and recommendation. (all in favor) APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Contractor's Licenses were granted: Raymond Haapoja, dba Sun -Ray Energy 130 South Lake, Mora, Mn. 55051 Insulation & Attic Vents New Martin J. Kuehn R. #2, Box 572, Hugo, Mn. General Renewal Val Kuntz Builder 1249 Sixth Avenue South, South St. Paul 55075 General New Lawrence Creek Construction General Mn. eneral New Donavin L. Schmitt -St. Croix Sanitation & Excavating R. / /1, Box 295 -A, Somerset, Wisconsin Excavators Renewal COMMUNICATIONS From the State of Minnesota Department of Highways regarding the alignment of Oasis Avenue - reply to our letter regarding this service lane - request made by Warren Tuenge. From the Metropolitan Council on the Land Planning Act and the appointment of one member of the Council to serve on this committee and be the primary contact person. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. This was the day and time for the opening of bids for the Group Term Life Insurance for the Police and Fire Department Employees. The advertisement for bids was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on September 10, 1976. The following bids were opened: Bid No. 1 Bid No. 2 Mayor Junker appointed Councilwoman Bodlovick to serve on this committee Investors Diversified Services Robert J. Hoehn, 110 Midwest Arcade, Midwest Bldg., 350 Robert Street St. Paul, Mn. 55101 Monthly Rate $57.90 Krog Agency 108 N. Main St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Monthly Premium $51.80 ($155.40 per quarter) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council accepted the low bid from Krog Agency, Stillwater in the amount of $51.80 for the Group Term Life Insurance for the Police and Fire Department. (all in favor) • • • 112 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6299 (changing the hearing date for the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 134 to October 26, 1976)" AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 145 and SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR OCTOBER 26, 1976" AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and President Junker NAYS - -None (SEE RESOLUTIONS) 4. James R. Stevensen submitted his resignation as a voting machine custodian and the Acting City Clerk was direcred to contact Bud Law to serve as a replace- ment for the General Election. 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was instructed to contact Ramaley Printing advising them that the City of Stillwater will not have a referendum on their ballot for the November 2, 1976 General Election. (all in favor) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the date of October 12, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the public hearing on Case No. 252 for a variance for a garage for Wade Green, 116 East School Street. (all in favor) 7. Mayor Junker appointed Councilman Mahoney to be his alternate for the Assoc- iation of Minnesota Municipalities for their meeting to be held at Brooklyn Center on Thursday, October 21, 1976 at 7:00 P. M. 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council approved the lighting proposal for the Croixwood Seventh Addition as recommended by the Public Works Committee. (all in favor) 9. The Acting City Clerk called the Council's attention to a letter received from Arthur and Maureen Palmer thanking the Police and Fire Departments for respond- ing to their bomb threat at the Lowell Inn on September 13th. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT - -MR. ELLIOTT reported that he will have the complete report for the Council on the drainage problem by Ogren's on Oasis Avenue. - -Mr. Elliott reported on the Public Works Employment Bill and applying for a grant for the Northeast sewer lines. Minnesota's share is $18.6 million and there would be only five or six million dollars available for areas outside the high employment area and he did not feel it was worth the time and money involved to prepare the many forms that are necessary to apply for these grants. PUBLIC SAFETY None PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson ,seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Director of Public Works was directed to send a letter to the parties who have asked for a dam on the east end of Edgewood Ditch that this is not the solution to the problem and that they should feed this area with a well and keep the water at the level they desire. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Shelton reported that he has the quotations for the steps to the sub- basement as requested by OSHA, said low quote is for $2,800. The Council requested that we hold off on this item even though $6,000 was put in the 1976 budget for this item. 3. Mr. Shelton has also received the quotations for the railings and steps on the east side of the Public Library - $2,945 for the railings and $4,400 for the steps or a total of $7,345.00 which is to be paid for by the Margaret Rivers Foundation. • • • • • • t>s September 21, 1976 - continued On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council approved this quotation subjectntoathe) approval of the Margaret Rivers Foundation. PARKS AND RECREATION --Mr. for proposed skating rinks. The cost two the improvement of the first one area one would be $678.00 complete and the cost of the second one including the conduit for the lighting would be $1,370.00. The Acting City Clerk was directed to write a letter to Orrin Thompson asking him if he would be willing to provide such skating rinks for this area. Mr. Blekum stated that in the Croixwood Seventh Addition there will be ample room for skating rinks when that area is developed and in fact the area will provide plenty of recreation of all types. Lighting --Mr. for the StaplesrField Tennis ion Courts the amounof$700 00dandialso some lights for Meadowlark Park in the amount of $150.00. Mr. him that�wewwillihaveet thold them o as drectd to seewhatd tell will be available for such improvements. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT --Mr. Kimmel for the damages r on d the a lift station u failureu sand damagesaandttoe the tproperty 000 and belongings. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City Council approved the settlementoof $4,000 less $500 on the Jagusch case. toe scheduled and case dismissed due Cafield pending. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. Councilman Mahoney, reported on the progress on the budget and other items for the Administrative Committee. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, secinded by Councilman Peterson, the Council authorized engaging the services of Bob Voto from projected Hreceiptso for at the e rate ofV$18.00 per for ;.4 his services. (Total time involved should be about six hours) (all in favor) ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Cooperation with State for Snow Removal on Trunk highway Number 212/95 3. Amending Resolution No. 6299 - Assessment Hearing - Local Improvement No. 134 (Change date to October 26) 4. Accept Work and Order Hearing on Proposed Assessments Local Improvement No. 145 - Main Street Matting. 5. Special Use Permit - Mrs..Keith Curtis ADJOURNMENT_ On motion or c ouncilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. ( ( < / Mayor Attest: — Actii4g City Clerk • •