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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-11 CC MIN• • r• f all 1'.s NHS COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk. January 11, 1977 7:30 P. M. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Thompson and President Junker Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Kimmel; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Jeff Zoller. Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt Citizens: Al Oberman, Jean Becka,Pat Martiaau, 0. Walter Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. James Finnegan, Myron Scullen, Charles Hooley, Linda Kluy Dale Mattison, Roger Harris, Merrill Kripp, Eugene Schell, Owen Thomas, George Wohlers APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick following meetings were approved: December 7, 1976 December 21, 1976 December 29, 1976 , seconded by Councilman Mahoney, minutes of the (all in favor) Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. Special Meeting 4:30 P. M. Members of the Council thanked Councilman Thompson for the opportunity of working with him during the past years and COUNCILMAN THOMPSON responded that he felt it was an honor to have served the citizens of the City of Stillwater and knew that Bill and Roger will also do a good job. MAYOR JUNKER read a "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO GLENN THOMPSON', said resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney and on roll call unanimously adopted. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson the meeting ism adjourned at 7:45 P. M. _ Attest: Aceing City Clerk L 4 4-1 Mayor 171 • F 1 1 • 1172 ADJOURNED MEETING January 11, 1977 7:45 P. M. The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Acting City Clerk administered the Oathe of Office to Councilmen Peterson and Powell. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and President Junker Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell, City Attorney, Kimmel; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson, Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Jeff Zoller Citizens: See regular meeting on preceding page for names INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS EUGENE SCHELL, 911 West Linden Street, appeared before the City Council request- ing that the City Council consider a goose refuge at McKusick Lake. He would be willing to put in his time, but will need support from the City Council and possibly some financial help. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the request for a Goose Refuge at McKusick Lake was referred to the Recreation Commission for their study and recommendation and Mr. Schell was directed to talk to Mr. Blekum about his proposal. (all in favor) PUBLIC HEARING This wzs the day and time for the public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of West Anderson Street. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1976 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Clerk indicated that two petitions had been filed against this proposed vacation, copies of which were given to them this evening. JAMES FINNEGAN, 819 West Anderson Street, asked how long it would be barracaded and he was informed for thirty days. He stated that he would like to see it unbarracded as the traffic on the corner has become greater - more traffic going toward the west rather than coming from the west. AL OBERMANN, 1306 South Everett Street, was concerned that if the street were vacated where the traffic is going to exit with almost 400 cars coming out of that parking lot into Everett Street. COUNCILMAN MAJONEY, stated that Mr. Shelton is taking traffic counts now to see what the traffic pattern is. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that this was scheduled to see what would happen to the traffic pattern. Jack took traffic counts on Anderson Street prior to the barracad- ing and he will now take counts with the barracade to see what is going to happen to the traffic pattern. MAYOR JUNRER indicated that the Hospital Board has agreed to give the Welfare Depart- ment Parking behind their building and it is now up to the County Commissioners. DR. JON STRATTE spoke out in opposition to the vacation of Anderson Street. He felt it delays the patients and doctors in getting to the front door of the hospital where most doctors and patients enter and he was especially concerned about the pregnancy cases and the cardiac patients. The only other way to get in is to use the back parking lot and this is not on the level where most of the emergency calls come into, and in these slipperLy conditions it poses a hazard. It is a great inconvenience for the people coming from the western portion of the City. • • • • • • • Pas, January 11, 1977 173 reN two COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked Dr. Stratte if he felt that the proposed walk -way in this design would improve the medical care for the patients and he did not feel that would be the case. DALE MATTISON, Admistrator for the Hospital, asked if he was against the thirty day vacation, or if he was very definitely against the vacation of Anderson Street permanently. DR. STRATTE responded that the vacation of Anderson Street permanently would have the hospital become a very convenient hospital to one that would be very inconvenient and would be like any hospital in downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis. He said his clinic does not intend to move into this location. During the work- ing hours they will be closer, but after they do go home, and many of the babies are born after office hours, and it will take them longer to respond to these calls for babies and emergencies. MR. MATTISON stated that he has not had any objections to the front door of the hospital being locked and they do have some doctors available during those times, and you can't cut off these 16 hours. During the eight hours when the clinic is open they will be able to respond to critical patients and particularly when it '_s 35 degrees below zero, the walkway will be a very definite advantage. The proposed vacation amounts to only 600 feet. MAYOR JUNKER asked Dr. Stratte if his clinic is definitely not going to move up there and DR. STRATTE stated they are going to remain in their present building. MRS. PAT MARTINEAU, a former resident on Anderson Street, who had lived across the street from the hospital, stated that this street is a very hazardous street and the traffic to and from the hospital from the west and the children from the Lily Lake beach area, along with the traffic to the school. She could see no problem as far as Everett Street is concerned since this access is very hilly with slow moving traffic and it would be better for the traffic to go to Churchill Street by way of Everett Street. She maintained that it would only be the people from Forest Hills or the south end of Everett Street that would use Everett Street to the south. MYRON SCULLEN, 904 West Churchill Street, asked what plans are being made for the control of traffic at the corner of Churchill and Everett and Greeley. JACK SHELTON gave the details of his traffic counts on Anderson Street and Everett Street and some visual counts which he made as to the amount of traffic that turn south on Everett Street. Regarding the traffic at the intersection of Churchill and Greeley he felt there could be a problem and with a "T" street it would mean the installation of a three-way stop sign and these are hard to control. Churchill is a State Aid Street and should not be a stopped street and if you have them stop at Everett then they are stopped aga`_n at Holcombe. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, the hearing is to be continued until the second meeting in February on the proposed vacation of a portion of West Anderson Street. (all in favor) LEONA SMITH, an employee of the Welfare Department, requested that something be done about the codntion of Anderson Street in front of their building - it is very icy and treacherous. MR. SHELTON was diracted to have the Public Works Department take care of this matter. MERRILL KNAPP, Corner of Greeley and Churchill, stated that he is not objecting to the clinic and said it was a wonderful thing. If Anderson Street is closed, he will get a lot more traffic on his corner, but he is willing to put up with it. JEAN BECKER, 919 West Churchill Street, said there has always been high traffic on Churchill Street and if anyone objects to that they should move. She was very much in favor of it and further added with the additional off - street parking which will be provided, there will not be the need for on- street parking in this area. AL OBERMANN asked if the street is vacated, will it go back on the tax rolls and he was assured that it what will happen. MRS. FINNEGAN is not opposed to the clinic, but she inquired about some of the information which was contained in a letter which they received and MR. MATTISON said they had sent out this letter, per their legal advice, in an effort to explain to the residents in the area what was being proposed. MR. SCULLEN asked why they did not put the walk -way underground and MR. MATTISON stated the cost would he $130,000 greater and also that the architect recommended the use of the over - ground walkway. - • 'Y • • • (174 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The Bond reductions for the Croixwood Additions will be reviewed by Mr. Elliott and Mr. Shelton and they will report back at the next regular meeting. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY PROVIDING FOR'THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLINGS." (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Majoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION CF SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 57389 ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 4. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council res- cinded their approval of "ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES" AND A CIGARETTE LICENSE" for GeraldJ. Bayers, Jr. for the Jim -Jam Bar, 124 North Main Street and approved the renewal of the REGULAR ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AND THE CIGARETTE LICENSE to James Melton for Jim -Jam Bar, 124 North Main Street for the year 1977. (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND OF THE TERRITORY AFFECTED AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY ". The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all members 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. 6. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the council approved the PUD for the Croixgate Development. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney NAYS -- Councilman Peterson, Councilman Powell ABSTAINED- -Mayor Junker (motion did not carry) This would indicate that the City of Stillwater is in opposition of the PUD for the Croixgate Development. NEW BUSINESS THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:45 P. M. 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Official Bond for Acting City Clerk -City Treasurer, Dorothy R. Schnell, was approved in the amount of $25,000.00. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council directed the City's Engineer to prepare a feasibility study for sewer, water and street improvements for some property in Cooper's Addition as requested by Swager Bros. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the order of business for regular council meetings will be the same as that used during the past year. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - continued None at this point in the meeting. January 11, 1977 APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Berwald Roofing Co., Inc. 2440 N. Charles Street, North St. Paul 55109 Roofing Renewal Carl Bolander & Sons 2933 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis 55408 General Renewal Lawrence C. Houle 15280 Pilar Rd., Scandia, Mn. 55073 General Renewal (continued next page) 1 tr • — January 11, 1977 • r Miller Excavating 3636 Stagecoach Tr. No., Stillwater Excavators Renewal Kenneth Seefert - Pinkys Croixland Cesspool & Sewer Cleaning Service 1003 Mendel Rd., North, Stillwater Sewer Cleaning Renewal Wayne L. Stephenson r - 1008 Fifth Avenue South, Stillwater Painting Renewal - - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a 3.2 OFF SALE BEER LICENSE was granted to Jack Felix, 413 South Greeley Street, Stillwater. (all in favor) taw • •.✓ David A. Johnson 904 West Olive Street, Stillwater General- (Moving & Wrecking Bldgs. Sign Erection, Tree Removal, Tree Trimmers) Renewal - - -On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following Cigarette Licenses were granted for 1977: (all in favor) J. Lamont Brine 219 South Main Street, Stillwater Renewal Kwong Fat Tong & Yun Kewi Tong 241 South Main Street, Stillwater Renewal Stillwater Elks Lodge No. 179 110 South Main Street, Stillwater Renewal - - -On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Acting City Clerk was directed to contact the City Attorney aboutamanding the ordinance which requires two readings for 3.2 Off Sale Beer Licenses in a residential area. COMMUNICATIONS From the Metropolitan Council regarding the acquisition of the Oak Park Heights Trunk Sewer. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, Mr. Shelton and Mr. Elliott were directed to contact the Oak Park Heights Council about the sewer trunk line. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council accepted the Abstract of Title and Warranty Deed for the Nelson School property and authorized the payment of $1.00 for said property per agreement. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Mayor was directed to write _etters to the Minnesota Finance Agency (Mr. Dlagosch), Mr. Laidig and Mr. Sikowski indicating to them that we are in favor of the Stillwater site for the housing for the elderly. (all in favor) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott prepared a feasibility study for the Reliance Development Co. for their Planned Unit Development as directed by the Planning Commission and the City Council. (This report will be reviewed at a future meeting) COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and authorized the purchase of 1,350 feet of hose for the Fire Department, said item is in the 1977 budget. (all in favor) 175' • J • 4 76 PARKS AND RECREATION No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report Wallace Abrahamson A. Roepke Jack Shelton David Chial Joel Blekum Robert Brothen John Lawson Harold Kimmel Stanley Larson Glen Hanson Dorothy Schnell LaVonne Simon Jeanette Lowry Shirley Montbriand Margaret Aiple Ron Niska January 11, 1977 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council authorized the purchase of two humidifiers for the Fire Department as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. (all in favor) 3. MR. ABRAHAMSON informed the City Council that they will hood the meters on Myrtle Street on the south side by the Cosmopolitan State Bank due to traffic problems in the area due to the drive -in bank. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON informed the Council that Mr. Ogren wants to meet regarding his drainage problem and the location of the proposed ditch on his property and Mr. Elliott and Jack will take care of same. 2. COUNCILMAN PETERSON requested that Mr. Kimmel review the Sick Leave in Article II, Sections 1 and 3 and clairfy same to the Public Works Committee prior to their meeting of Thursday evening. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to write a letter to all of the individuals on that part of Greeley Street that is known as Oasis Avenue telling them the Council is considering a change on the name of that street back to Greeley Street and there will be a hearing on this matter at the Council meeting on March 8, 1977. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City Attorney was directed to follow up Mr. Lawson's letter to Clark Nyberg regarding the building permits and other items necessary to comply with his letter of December 14, 1976. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, Roger Peterson was elected Vice - President for the City Council. (all in favor - Councilman Peterson abstained) 4. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following salary schedule was adopted for the non -union employees for the year 1977: PER MONTH $ 1,650.00 1,500.00 1,450.00 1,450.00 1,350.00 1,220.00 1,220.00 1,100.00 990.00 930.00 925.00 850.00 850.00 700.00 606.00 1,000.00 Planning Commission Secretary and Extra Secretarial Help $4.00 per hour 5. ON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN MAHONEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney. Peterson, Powell and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) /' • • • • • 1 • P r QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES ADJOURNMENT January 11, 1977 Attest: � ,ti.... #6 54eec ActiSg City Clerk 6. Councilman Mahoney questioned if the zoning for the Hooley property remained as changed for zoning when it became a part of the Joint Powers Agreement and this fact was confirmed to be in accordance with Ordinance No. 517. 7. A short discussion was held on the proposed apartment complex which was written up in the paper this evening out on South Greeley Street which had HUD Financing approval. First Reading - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLINGS. Second Reading - AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THEICITY OF STILLWATER AND OF THE TERRITORY AFFECTED AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Commending Glenn Thompson, retiring Councilman 3. Authorizing Execution of Supplement No. 1 to the Sewer Separation Agreement with the State of Minnesota. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P. M. /� J / Mayor 17)• I • • 1 •