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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-23 CC MIN• • • ' �/ 143) COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota November 23, 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 Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and President Junker P'1 Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schne'1; City Attorney, Kimmel; Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott and Leibenow Press: Stillwater Gazette, Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt Citizens: Al Ranum, Terry O'Brien, Jan Patridge, Bob Chamberlin, Jim Swanson, Charles Hooley, Mr. & Mrs. Neil Kreuger, Maurice Stenerson, Mary Wolf, Shirley Tibbetts, Linda Kluy INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS 1. MR. AL RANUM appeared before the City Council re ;_riling the Nelson School property which the School District wishes to donate to the City of Stillwater for recreational purposes. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK said it was a generous offer but if there are no immediate plans for its use, the City should not accept it - Councilman Mahoney and Peterson felt the same way. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council requested that the School Board delay action until December 8th to give the Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission and the City Council has had additional time to study this proposal. (all in favor) 2. TERRY O'BRIEN, president of the St. Croix Bomm Co., appeared before the City Council regarding the transfer of the Liquor Licenses from the Staples Leasing Corporation to the St. Croix Boom Co. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked the City Attorney regarding the value of the transfer and he responded that it is personal assurance and it has no legal issue other than. that. • COUNCILMAN PETERSON questioned whether the transfer could be made to a corporation which is just being formed and MR. KIM EL stated there should be no problem. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE REGULAR AND SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FROM THE STAPLES LEASING CORPORATION TO THE SI. CROIX BOOM CO., subject to the corporation being formed and the receipt of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate ". MR. O'BRIEN stated that he has been in contact with the Building Inspector regarding the improvements to be made in the building. Jan Patridge will be the manager and he will be there two or three times each week. FRANK HOLMES, of Staples Leasing Corporation, stated that it was the intention of the Staples Leasing Corporation to in there temporarily and to run this operation. They had never intended to be there on a long term basis and he felt that the new owners will be a real asset to the City of Stillwater. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated she was not aware that this was a short term type thing and asked Mr. O'Brien if he intended to have any rock bands performing at this operation and he stated that Mr. Jim Annin is their entertainment specialist, btt he did know that there would be no hard rock but rather Country Rock and Blues. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that there should be a public hearing on this transfer the same as the last time and which has been done on others in the past. • • • 1 / • • Ne.,ember 93, 7976 VOTE ON THE MOTION - AYES -- Councilmen Mahoney and Thompson and Mayor Junker NAYS -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, and Councilman Peterson (see resolutions) 3. tJAMES ui build Council Streets. permit Or. motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted a septic tank permit subject to a satisfactory percolation test. (all in favor) 4. BRUCE GIBSON, of the Honeywell Corporation, appeared before the City Council regarding a maintenance contract for the mechanical system for the City Hall Building, The fire.and Police Stations. Most of this equipment has not been checked for ten years. The price of the contract would be $2,388, which included the preventive maintenance work and guarantees the services, parts, materials and repair for one full year. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the proposed maintenance agreement for the mechanical system for the City Hall Buildings was referred to the Public Works Committee. (all in favor) 5. CHARLES HOOLEY, 920 South Greeley Street, appeared before the City Council regarding utilities to service the property on the north side of the highway for the supermarket and the bank building. He is willing to deed to the City of Stillwater the high point of the property for a well for fire protection. MR. ELLIOTT stated that is a common practice of having fire wells in many areas, which requires a special distribution center or system There would be two mains in the ground - one for drinking purposes and the other the protection. He stated that proposal is feasible, but who would pay well and who would pay for the system. The cost of a new tank would be about $300,000. The cost of the well and mains would be about $75,000 to $100,000. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK questioned as to when the City would need another well and MR. ELLIOTT felt that when the propulation reached 15,000 it would be required and the cost of that would not be assessed but paid by the Board of Water Commissioners as it has been done in the past. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council directed Mr. Elliott to meet with Mr. Hooley on serving this area with sewer and water both from the East and also from the West. (all in favor) MR. KIMMEEL commented that the City had received no formal petition for serving any of this area with utilities to comply with the statutes. 6. MAURICE STENERSON, 205 E. Walnut Street, appeared before the Council regarding the acquisition of the old Nelson School property for recreational purposes and questioned that it is being referred to the Recreation Commission and he was informed that before this evening it was only a verbal request and nothing has been finalized. He is to be informed of the next meeting of the Recreation Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 261 for a Special Use and Chestnut but the his request 01 East this date. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:25 to 8:40 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. JEFF ZOLLER, member of the Planning Commission, read a communication to the City Council regarding items which the City Council had passed upon which the Planning Commission had never considered or which they had not completed action on. 2. Discussion was held on the Dump Boxes which are currently costing the City between and $40,000 hat the area locked upsandeberpoliced. that shoulde limited not be allowed to use these boxes. with The onmthisematter consider regular meeting. come back meeting. • • • • a a • • • November 2$ 1976 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council followed the recommendation of the doctor and will allow the sick pay checks for Martin Lemon through January 21, 1976 and that the Acting City Clerk draft a letter to be hand - delivered to Mr. Lemon to this effect and order the Bookkeeping Department to void the balance of the cnecks thirty (30) days from this date. (Mayor Junker opposed) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the second reading of the Ordinance Amending the Snow Emergencies and Calendar Parking Ordinance be held over until the next regular meeting. (all in favor) (r+ft, 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council approved the Budget Transfers for 1976 as follows: FROM TO Sewer Revenue Fund - Loans (ladder truck) $12,000 (Pumper) $15,000 (Loader) $ 8,000 as - Administration $12,000 - Bond Funds $80,000 NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council set the date for the public hearing on Case No. 241 - Rezone property on Anderson Street for the Greeley Clinic for Tuesday, December, 7, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) General Fund - Loans - Administration $12,000 - Sealcoating $20,000 - Levy (parks) (Lily Lake Rev) Park Fund - Levy $57,500 Lily Lake Revenue - Levy $ 7,000 Revenue Sharing - Sealcoating - Loan (ladder truck) Parking System Fund - Bond Payment Parking Revenue Bond - $12,120 1973 Sewer Revenue Bonds $50,000 1970 Treatment Plant Bonds $30,000 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson, Aa and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) am 4. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Clerk made the first reading b y title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, REZONING OF PROPERTY ON WEST ANDERSON STREET ". (all in favor) Vino APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following OFF SALE LIQUOR KICENSES AND DRAM SHOP INSURANCE AND /OR BONDS WERE APPROVED FOR THE YEAR 1977: (all renewals) John Hinz - J. L. H., Inc. dba John's Bar 302 S. Main Street, Stillwater William C. Kinsel 118 East Chestnut Street, Stillwater Lowell Inn, Inc. 102 North Second Street, Stillwater Meister's 112 North Main Street, Stillwater (all in favor) $15,000 $57,500 $ 7,000 $20,000 $12,000 $12,120 (all in favor) s • X146 • • Novemger 23, 1976 On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconeed by Councilman Mahoney, the following ON SALE CLUB LIQUOR AND DRAM SHOP INSURANCE were approved for 1977 (all renewals) American Legizn Club 103 South Third Street, Stillwater Eagles Lodge 101 South Main Streec, Stillwater Elks Lodge 110 South Main Street, Stillwater Stillwater Country Club Stillwater, Minnesota (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, an "ON SALE WINE" license was granted to J. Lamont Brine - Brine's, 219 South Main Street, Stillwater and said bond was approved. (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the ON SALE REGULAR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR licenses were transferred from the Staples Leasing Corporation to the St. Croix Boom Co., 317 South Main Street, Stillwater. AYES -- Councilmen Mahoney and Thompson and Mayor Junker NAYS -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, and Councilman Peterson (motion carried) - -On motion of Councilman Thompson,seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's licenses were granted: Battle Wrecking Co. 2884 S. E. Fifth Street, Minneapolis 55414 Wrecking New John A. Dalsin & Son 2830 - 20th Ave. So., Minneapolis 55407 Roofing Renewal Harlen Reintz Excavators Excavators New Route #2, Box 85 -A, Cologne, Mn. (all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS From Office of Local and Urban Affairs, Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul "GRANTS FOR LAND USE PLANNING PROGRAMS ". On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to make application for such a grant ". (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS (continued) 1. MR. STEVE VINCK appeared before the Council regarding the sale of his property in Penthouse Acres due to the moratorium for issuance of building permits on any of these lots until the subdivision is platted. MR. KIMMEL suggested that he talk to Mr. Leitte about it as Mr. Holm had assured the City that he was working on the plat and the only way the Council can enforce it is to get him for a criminal violation. He was further advised to check with Mr. Holm on this matter. 2. DEBBIE KRUEGER, 916 South Fourth Street, questioned the approval of the license this evening for the Battle Wrecking Co. as the firm was in operation prior to this date - she was informed the application was filed with the necessary insurance prior to the start of the project. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council accepted the petition for the proposed vacation of a portion of Weet Anderson Street and referred this petition to the Planning Commission and set the date of the public hearing for Tuesday, January 11, 1977 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) • 1 • • teN MBA • ✓ November 27, 1976 ow CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott reported that he has secured sample copies of ordinances for the setting of sewer rates with the degree and volume as set up by the Metro Waste Control. (Mr. Elliott turned these ordinances over to Mr. Kimmel) 2. Mr. Elliott mported on the updating on the Comprehensive Sewer Plan with Metro Council and he will let this matter rest for the present time. 3. Mr. Elliott reported that it is time to review our Municipal State Aid Street report and we will be able to designate additional streets now with the completion of the Croixwood Seventh Addition. Also at the same time he and Mr. Shelton will upgrade the warnings at public road - railroad grade crossings. 4. Mr. Elliott received the following quotations for two sewer improvement locations in the City of Stillwater: Center Street Oak Street Bid Position F. Morettini Construction St. Paul, Mn. $8,147.50 $8,255.00 4 Axel Newman Heating and Plumbing St. Paul, Mn. $6,512.49 $7,283.05 3 Peter Miller Miller Excavating, Inc., Stillwater $4,860.00 $6,394.00 2 Moalter Construction Co. Stillwater, Minnesota $5,270.00 $5,318.00 1 On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to contact the individuals involved in these two locations advising them what the cost would be and find out if they are still interested in proceeding with the project and report back at the next regular Council meeting. (all in favor) COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Mr. Abrahamson reported on the quotations which he secured for one police car to replace Squad 205. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendation of the Police Chief and accepted the low quote from White Bear Dodge for one 1977 Dodge Monaco Police Car at a price of $3,740.00 which includes the trade -in of Squad 205. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Abrahamson asked the Council to hold off action on the letter from Mr. Arnold Jirik regarding his antique gun. PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council granted permission to the Downtown Retail Council to erect a Christmas Tree on City property north of the Chestnut Street Stairs. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Shelton reported that the contractor was suppose to put in the side- walk on County Road 5 Monday, but to date has not started the project. 3. Councilman Peterson stated that one member of the Public Works Department has one week's vacation that he would like to get paid for rather than take the time, but the Council felt that they could not do this which would be against the City's Personnel Policy. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum reported that the grading work in the Croixwood Seventh Addition is being completed and the Council should be thinking about the finances for the improvements which will consist of about twelve acres. There will be a regulation softball field with considerable parking area; three tennis courts which could be converted into a hockey rink in the winter months and two little legue softball fields which could also be used for football. Thompson's will do the grading and it is up to the City to do the other work - there is a water service to the area. (no action taken at this time - estimated cost of $50,000) j4% \ % • • (148 • • CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. Mr. Kimmel reported that the trial has been completed on the Canfield condemnation and the award remained the same. There is a waiting or appearl period of thirty days before payment is made. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, that the sum of $9,566.00 which was received from the Anti- Recession Fiscal Assist- ance Program (Title II) of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 be designated to the Lily Lake Park Revenue Fund for the salaries of the employees at this facility. (all in favor) 2. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked about the ordinance which the Planning Commission was studying regarding High Density Housing close to the downtown area and asked the Planning Commission for clarification of same. 3. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked about the punch list on the items to be completed in the Croixwood area and Mr. Elliott stated that he has a meeting scheduled with Mr. Patton and McGrand for next week on these matters. 4. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated that she attended the Land Planning Use meeting at the Oakland Junior High and there should be some assistance available in January. 5. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked for the Council's opinions on the revised PUD for the Croixeate Development for the hearing to be held on December 15th. Councilman Peterson is still opposed Councilman Thompson felt it was okay Councilman Mahoney felt if it was agreeable to the Township, the City should go along with it CHARLES HOOLEY requested that the City Council vote negative on this issue and it will be an unfair burden to the Hooley and Feely properties. 6. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council approved the change in the description of the Joint Powers Planning area be changed to extend eastward only to the west boundary of the cemetery which is an extension of Omaha Avenue (including only the SW„ of Section 33, the St, Section 32 and 31) because the area east of that line has nothing to do with the Joint Powers Agreement. (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City spend $2,500 from our Band Fund for Min- concerts by the Stillwater Mounties for five concerts during the summer months of 1977. (all in favor) 8. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY informed the Council that he and the Mayor had reviewed the budget and he will have the girls type it up and send it out with the original requests by the departments and then the Council should sit down and have a budget meeting. 9. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the Mayor and the Acting City Clerk to execute the agreement to have DeLaHunt Voto & Co., Ltd. audit the City's books for the year 1976. (all in favor) 10. MAYOR JUNKER informed the Council that Fire Chief Chial has requested an increase in salary from $1,250 to $1,500 for the years 1976 and 1977 with no extra pay for call backs, but would accept $500 in back pay for 1876. (This matter will be considered at budget time) 11. Mr. Blekum asked if he should inquire into possible bands that would be available to play for concerts next summer at Pioneer Park and he was directed to make such contacts. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None November 23,1976 ORDINANCES - First Reading - Amending Ordinance No. 383, Rezoning Property on West Anderson Street. • • • November 23, 1976 RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Transfer On Sale Regular and Sunday Liquor Licenses from the Staples Leasing Corporation to the St, Croix Bpom Co., 317 South Main Street. (Councilwoman Bodlovick and Councilman Peterson 1pposed) ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 10:17 P. M. Attest: A!1,,....�.l�.L .L� .2..k—••tit • ✓ ActiAg City Clerk G � 7 Mayor