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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-07 CC MIN153. • ime MEM COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota Decerer 7, 1976 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompseon and President Junker Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Sehnell; City Attorney, Kimmel; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Dick Moore Press: C Stillwater Gazette, Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt William Powell, G. P. Kaske, Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Ulrich, Robert Rygg, Richard Houston, Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Chris Madsen, Owen Thomas, Merrill Knapp, Dale Mattison, Bud Moelter, Bob Hagstrom, Jean DeCurtins, Mr. Rice, Bruce Gibson (Honeywell), Rod Lawson, Jim Qualey, Roger Harris, Norman Davis, Lyle Anderson, Clark Nyberg, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Fischer INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS, 1. MR. BRUCE GIBSON appeared before the City Council and briefly reviewed the maintenance contract from Honey well. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City not enter into this maintenance agreement at this time and will review the matter again next year. (all in favor) 2. ROBERT before the regarding 118 North" inSteet. He has met from metwith the Building Inspector and has gone over the pans and needs some variances. He made reference to the Plan Checking report from the Building Inspector and Items 6 (ceiling heighth and Item #15 (emergency exit from the bedroom) and Item 1 regarding the balcony in the alley. His builder Bob Hagstrom is in agreement with the plans. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the above detailed variances were granted to Mr. Robert Rygg, for his apartment remodeling at 118 North Main Street. (all in favor) PUBLIC HEARINGS kw; 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 260 for a variance for a garage for E. L. Voltzman, 927 North Owen Street. The notice of the hearing was published on November 24, 1976 and copies mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared opposed or in favor of this request. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the six foot side variance for the garage for E. L. Voltzman, 927 North Owen Street. (all in favor) • • • • ( L54 December 7, 1976 • 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 259 for a Special Use Permit and variance permits for Clark Nyberg, 506 West Pine Street. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on November 24, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing MR.NYBERG explained to the Council the layout of the buildings involved at this address - variances on the sideyard for the main house and back yard for the Carriage House. MR. KIMMEL stated that they could grant the variances on the main house, and the Special Use Permt for the main house also for apartments. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Council followed the recommendations of the Planning Commission and granted the 25 foot variance for the carriage house and a sideyard variance of approximately five feet for the main house at 506 West Pine Street and a Special Use Permit for the main house to be used for apartments. (the 25 foot is a rear yard variance) (all in favor) 3. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 241 for the rezoning of property on West Anderson Street for a doctor's clinic. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on November 26, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. FRITZ ULRICH, 822 West Anderson Street, felt if this was zoned Commercial it would increase the amount of traffic and parking in the area which is already a bad situation. Workers from the Welfare Department park in his driveway and it is impossible to get out. In the summertime there is the problem of the kids going to the beach. Further heard there is going to be a pharmacy there. He would like to see some regulations to get the Welfare Department out of there and also the snowplows are unable to get to the curbs due to all of the cars parked in the area. G. P. KASKE, 824 South Greeley, said he was much in accord with Mr. Ulrich's comments. He was not opposed to progress but the area is so overloaded with traffic that it cannot stand any more and be reasonably safe. He has observed on many occasions that the traffic has problems moving south on Greeley or east on Churchill or Anderson Street; also there is pedestrian traffic in getting across Greeley Street. With the recreation area in this vicinity it is almost impossible to get there without using Greeley Street; this is the main thoroughfare to many areas. He also complained about the little bit of detail in the notices that were mailed out on this project. MR. ULRICH further complained about the traffic problems in this area when there are football games at the Stillwater Senior High School. He had called the police on one occasion when cars parked in front of the hydrant by his home and also parking in his driveway. He felt that there would be a lot more information and plans available before this project is finalized. MERRILL KNAPP, corner of Greeley and Churchill Street, felt the idea of the clinic was very good and the proposed parking lot would abut his property and he was con- cerned about the grade of the lot and doesn't want the water in his yard and would like a fence to keep the kids from cutting across his property. MRS. RUTH ULRICH 822 West Anderson Street, was concerned about the hazards for the kids going to and from the beach area, where they go for swimming, tennis, and ball games. Any increased traffic would increase the hazards to them. ROY MOELTER, member of the Hospital Board, stated that the hospital will own the land and the clinic will lease the land. He felt that with all of the parking space to be provided with this proposal that it will alleviate any parking problems that now exist. If they are granted the vacation of Anderson Street this will stop some of the local traffic and there will be a passageway thru the walkway so that the children coming from the east can walk through to get to the beach. Also he stated that the children could go to the beach by way of Churchill Street. He said that the current trend is to build medical clinics in conjunction with the hospitals and the enclosed passage way is a patient's convenience thing and the proposed vacation of Anderson Street will be heard at another time. • • • • • r WOO December 7, 1976 MR. ULRICH said the sewer is very deep on Anderson Street and questioned why there could not be an underground tunnel and could not see any reason for closing off Anderson Street for this passage way. MR. MOELTER stated that the construction of an underground tunnel is prohibitive and they could not go up and over because of the difference in elevations in the area. The question was raised about the possibility of a pharmacy being a part of this proposal and it was stated that at the end of ten years they will see if there is a need for a pharmacy at that time. MR. ULRICH asked what would be done if the Welfare Department moves out to Pine Point as he was told by Mr. Cafferty that this is a possibility. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the Planning Commission recommended the issuance of a Special Use Permit rather than the rezoning. CHARLES HOOLEY, 920 South Greeley Street, feels there is too much traffic in the area now and he is unable to get out of his driveway. He had asked Jack Shelton to do a traffic count and there are about 12,000 cars that go up and down Greeley Street before you get to Churchill and he has asked him to do one on the count up on Anderson Street. If they are going to keep the existing Welfare Building, they are the cause of most of the congestion in this area. He felt that the Council should listen to the people before somebody is hurt. With the year round recreation center in this area this has become a high density area for cars and children and felt that something should be done about the condition that ecists there now before they add more traffic to this area - he was not opposed to the new clinic building as such. JACK SHELTON felt that with the vacation of Anderson Street we would be jamming up the traffic on Everett coming from South Everett and the Forest Hills area. At the point where the driveway goes into the hospital it is only a 22 foot street. MR. MOELTER said that most of that traffic into the hospital parking lot at the present time comes off Everett Street and they are planning to re -do the circle drive which now exists. MR. ABRAHAMSON asked about the ambulance entrance and MR. MOELTER said that would remain the same. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked if they had a design or alternate plan if Anderson Street is not vacated and MR. MOELTER said they would have to eliminate the crosswalk. ROD LAWSON, member of the Hospital Board and also within the 300 feet of the area on which the clinic is to be built said he is in favor of the proposal and he felt that the present location of the clinic on Greeley Street does generate considerable traffic on that street. Presently many of the cildren that come from the east do cut across the hospital property in order to get to the recreation area. The question was asked whether consideration had been given for the parking for the Welfare Building and MR. MOELTER said that they are going to have to work in conjunction with the County on this matter. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY asked if any consideration had been given to the possibility of using the back parking lot of the hospital by the County and MR. MOELTER said this is for use for the nurses and staff for the hospital. to) MR. ULRICH asked if the City could build a road to the south to connect up with the highway and possibly solve some of these traffic problems in this area. MR. SHELTON said that these streets have many curves in them and it would be verh impracticable and people would not use them, but that there is a proposal for an extension of Orleans Street between Everett and Greeley. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO THE LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO CONSTRUCT A CLINIC BUILDING ON LOTS 4, 5, 6, 10 and 12, Block 22, Holcombe's Second Addition; Lo -s 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 12 Holcombe's Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission" AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson and Thompson and President Junker NAYS -- Councilman Mahoney (see resolutions) 1 • 1 • • (1 December 7, 1976 DISCUSSION FOLLOWING THE MOTION _ -- MR. ULRICH felt that the City Council should hold off action on this matter until they talk to the County and work something out for their parking or find out for sure that they will be moving their offices. COUNCILMAN PETERSON said that the County is pretty well set in their location and the City could ask their intentions and they could say that they have no intention to move. He felt that the location of a clinic in the same area as the hospital is a very good one. THE ARCHITECT said that this would generate about 180 to 200 cars per day and about the new hospitals . solution to the the Welfare MAHONEY see could be worked out. at COUNCILMAN PETERSON Mentioned that we tried to work with the County and re- stricted parking on one side of Anderson Street and he had no knowledge that they intend to move from this area. THE MAYOR DELCARED A RECESS FROM 8:40 TO 8:50 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following bids for Comprehensive General Liabilities, property, marine, boiler, crime and business interuption coverage and automobile liability insurance bids were opened at 3:30 P. M. were referred to the City Attorney for his recommendation at the next regular meeting: Bid No. 1 243aSoutheMainyStreet, Stillwater Certified Check Total Bid $34,375 Annual Premium Bid No. 2 Krog Agency North Main Street, Stillwater Bid Bond Total Bid $37,455 Annual Premium (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, secon -ed by Councilman Mahoney, the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 481 RELATING TO CALENDAR PARKING IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER ". (Ordinance No. 542) The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all memgers 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. 3. Mayor Junker stated that the School District has offered the old Nelson School Building and property to the City of Stillwater recreational use and he has secured a foundation of $25,000 to pay for the cost of the removal of the building and the construction of two tennis courts on this site. The property is about 135 feet by 130 feet. MR. RICHARD HOUSTON, 1817 North Second Street, informed the Council that he was the high bidder for the building when the school district offered it for sale and he asked that the Council take no action to tear the building down as he would like to renovate it. The Receation did not r have theom Commission remove the and the improvements. they The Planning Commission recommended that the City of Stillwater accept the building if the Margaret Rivers Foundation would donate the money for the improve - ments - some members were in favor of the four -plex and were strongly opposed to the proposal for the tennis courts. (5 to 3 vote in favor of the tennis courts) MR. AL RANUM spoke in behalf of the School Board and encouraged the Council to accept this site for recreational purposes. • • • • • December 7, 1976 tra COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that $25,000 could possibly make four tennis courts in another location on the south hill or a deal could be worked out with the school district for a larger space for more courts. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON said there is need for tennis courts in that area but did not feel that this was a good spot and we would not be able to light them. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked the Mayor if the grant was offered to him speci- fically for the Nelson School site and he stated that is what it was asked for. BOB HAGSTROM from RTR said he spoke to the Planning Commission last evening and felt that it would be wise to consider with respect the value of this old build- ing - basically it is a substantially sound building. He felt that the best use for that building would be some kind of residential use which could bring in about $4,000 per year in taxes. He asked that the City Council give some consideration to the value of the building and the neighbors are fearful as to what it will be. NORMAN DAVIS, 1306 South Third Street, could not see the City sacrificing one of its historic buildings; he did, however, see the two issues before the City Council. AL RANUM stated that the School Board has offered it to the City for recreational purposes and they are aot willing or interested in waiting for a decision. He was sympathetic with those who are trying to preserve buildings. The prime con- cern of the Recreation Commission was finances and with our growth we are in need of additional parks, tennis courts. The building has been offered and the foun- dation has now offered $25,000 tied to that particular place. The children in the area would have the use of the tennis courts and highly encouraged the acceptance of the offer. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the City has a lot of land available and we should develop it and did not feel that the addition of this small pice would not increase the recreational facilities that much and that something additional at Lily Lake or another site in the City would give us more dollar value for the City. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY said personally he would prefer that we had the $25,000 to spend somewhere else. COUNCILMAN THOMPSON said that we have not had a request from this area or the south hill for any tennis courts. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council accepted the officer of the Nelson School property for recreational purposes for the City of Stillwater. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney, President Junker NAYS -- Councilmen Peterson and Thompson NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to advetise for bids for the Official Advertising for the City of Stillwater for 1977, said bids to be returnable Tuesday, December 21, 1976 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - continued 1. MR. ROD LAWSON representing Gilbert Benson reported to the City Council that Mr. Benson will sell his property at $2,700 per acre and is willing to have the payments spread over five or six years at an interest rate of six percent. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that this was expensive land and asked Mr. Blekum how much undeveloped recreational property the City now owns and he was informed that we have in excess of 70 acres or open space which is mostly in small parcels - 20 acres to be developed and about 50 acres of the wild type. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Mayor was directed negotiate with Mr. Benson on the contract and report back at the next Council meeting. AYES -- Councilmen Mahoney and Thompson and Mayor Junker NAYS -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Peterson 157 • • • • 7 158 APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the follow- ing Cigarette Licenses were granted for 1977: (renewals) Wallace Abrahamson - Municipal Building 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater Bluff Oasis Service Station - Robert Langness 806 South Main Street, Stillwater Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 94 227 South Main Street, Stillwater Thomas Greeder - Washington County Courthouse 14900 - North 61st St., Stillwater Thomas Greeder, - Washington C -unty Court Building 14900 - North 61st St., Stillwater Hooley's Downtown Supermarket 405 East Myrtle Street, Stillwater Kinsel Liquor Store Second and Chestnut Streets, Stillwater Muller Boat Works, Inc. - Richard Muller Stillwater Stillwater Country Club North Second Street, Stillwater Miriam L. Tobiassen - North Hill Oasis 1101 North Owen Street, Stillwater Lynn Wolf - Wolf Marina Hy. 95 and Hy. 96, Stillwater Gene Wright 218 North Main Street, Stillwater December 7, 1976 NEW BUSINESS (out of order) 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, and President Junker NAYS - -None (see (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the follow- ing Contractor's Licenses were granted: Robert H. Heckler dba Twin Home Builder 6850 Chesshire Lane, Osseo, Mn. 55369 General New COMMUNICATIONS From the Krog Agency reporting the dividends on the Workmen's Compensation Policy and enclosing a check in the amdunt of $2,198.00 CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. A letter from Mr. Gerber of the Steeple House regarding the cost of the proposed sewer extension to serve his property at Fourth and Oak Streets was referred to the Public Works Committee for their study and recommendation. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the matter of changes in the voting precincts was referred to the City Attorney and City Clerk for their study and recommendation, and the first reading of an ordinance by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 515" was made. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to Oak Park Heights indicating that we had a request from Roger Fischer, 1319 Fifth Avenue South to connect to the Oak Park Heights sewer on 65th Street since he is having septic tank problems asking their cooperation in this matter. (ALL IN FAVOR) Councilman Peterson, a OF THE BILLS ". Peterson, Thompson resolutions) 0 • • • • • ■ • • •• CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT Iv= No report PUBLIC SAFETY No report PARKS AND RECREATION December 7, 1976 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. COUNCILMAN PETERSON reprted that there are three keys for the City Garage and the committee had received complaints from some of the employees about this matter. Some have refused to come to work at midnight unless they have their own key and the committee requested permission to post a letter at the garage which would state that if an employee refused to come to work because he does not have a key he will be suspended for three days. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Public Works Committee was authorized to draft a letter which is to be posted on the bulletin board at the garage stating that an employee who refuses to report for work at off -hours due to the fact that he does not have a key will be suspended from his job for three days. (all in favor) 2. COUNCILMAN PETERSON outlined the proposed schedule for the dump box service behind City Hall - 3 days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - hours would be 10:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. and it is to be policed by a Reserve Police Officer during the hours of operation. Posts with a chaing and key will be installed at the top of the driveway on the north of City Hall and on the lower end just out of the dump boxes - the contractor will be required to furnish his dump slips. The committee will meet again in two weeks on this matter with the contractor to finalize this proposal and sekd the other Council members to be present or submit their comments. 3. MR. SHELTON reported that we have been granted permission to burn the dutch elm brush at the Tourist Park across the river and the logs will be sold to a party in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. 1. MR. BLEKUM reported that they are currently flooding the skat r and they will be ready to within a few days. Robert Bartkey will be working at the Staples Field warming house from 1:00 to 9:00 P. M. each day and he will need a relief man and requested that Steve Morris be employed for this position at $4.00 per hour for two days for the season. He was directed to check into the possibility of securing CETA help for these positions since we should have the equivalent of one man available under this program since we lost one, and both of these parties could possibly qualify under this program. CITY ATTORNEY 1. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN ON -SALE BEER AND LIQUOR ESTHABLISHMENTS ". (all in favor) ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 1. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY announced that there will be a Budget Meeting at 6:30 P. M., Monday, December 13, 1976 and requested that the Acting City Clerk remind the members of this meeting. 159 • • 4 ■ • • _6 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the minutes of the following meetings were approved: November 9, 1976 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. November 23, 1976 Regular Meetins; 7:30 P. M. December 1, 1976 Special Meeting 7:00 P. M (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK reqested that Jack Shelton make a traffic count on West Anderson Street as discussed by the Planning Commission. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS Non• December 7, 1976 ORDINANCES Second reading - Calendar Parking Ordinance First Reading - Regulating Certain Activities in Liquor Establishments - Amending Ordinance No. 515 - Establishing Election Wards and Precincts for the City of Stillwater RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Special Use Permit for Lakeview Memorial Hospital (Councilman Mahoney opposed) 2. Directing the Payment of the Bills. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Attest: ./ Act,nj City dirk , 7 lera ,7 Mayor • •