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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-25 CC MIN• 1 78 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING Absent: None January 25, 1977 7:30 P. M. the meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker 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 Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty WAVN - John Hanvelt Citizens: Bob Chamberlin, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Emanuelson, Dennis Sullivan, Mr. & Mrs. Blb Harley, Francis Rice, John DeCurtins, Owen Thomas, Bob McGarry, Iris Watson INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS 1. MR. BOB HARLEY, representing the Stillwater Jaycees, appeared before the City Council requesting an ON SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR LUMBERJACK DAYS. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Couhcil granted an ON SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR THE STILLWATER JAYCEES for the Lumberjack Days Celebration for 1977. (all in favor) 2. . MR. DICK EMANUELSON,1017 South Second Street, inquired what decision the Council had made regarding the future use of the Nelson School building and he was informed that the Public Works Department is in the process of boarding same up and the Council is awaiting imput from the Planning Commission on the possible future uses of this building and /or property. 3. MR. ROBERT MC GARRY OF THE MCGARRY- KEARNEY INSURANCE AGENCY presented to the Council the recommended changes in the City Package Insurance which he was asked to submit to red uce the premium for the City on the proposals which were received in December of 1976: (See memo in the Insurance File on these proposed changes) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the Council accepted the recommendations of the McGarry- Kearney Agency for the changes in the City's Package Insurance Policy as detailed in his letter. * (all in favor) On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council accepted Alternate I, Item B in the amount of $24,072.00 for the Property, Comprehensive General Liabilities, Marine, Boiler, Crime and Business Interruption Coverages as bid plus the coverages for the Glaser Filling Station property which was not included in the specs. (all in favor) The premium for this motion will be as follows: I. Property, etc. $24,072.00 II. Automobile Liability $ 9,707.00 Less changes in memo of 1 -25 -77 _ $ 3,168.00 $30,611.00 • 4 • e \ January 25, 1977 1 7 9) • • • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendations of the Consulting Engineer and approved the following reductions for the Croixwood Additions: Croixwood 5th & 6th Additions From $15,000 to $5,000 Croixwood 7th Addition From $173,244 to $43,150 (all in favor) 2. Mayor Junker made the following appointments of Council members to the various committees and commissions: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney Councilman Peterson Councilman Powell Mayor Junker INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS (continued) None at this time - Planning Commission - Public Safety Committee - Recreation Commission - Administrative Committee - Public Works Committee - Library Board - Public Works Committee - Recreation Commission - Public Safety Committee - Administrative Committee 3. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 295 REGULATING THE SALE OF NON - INTOXICATING MALT LIQUORS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE HALF OF ONE PERCENTUM BY VOLUME OF ALOCHOL ". (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to arrange for a meeting with the Consulting Engineer and the City of Oak Park Heights on the sanitary sewer availability. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Bond in the amount of $5,000 for David Junker dba Junker Excavating, Stillwater, Minnesota for the year 1977 was approved. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council approved the necessary building code variances for the Trinity Lutheran's Church addition and remodeling program regarding interior ramp slopes. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to the Townships indicating the proposed rates for the May 1, 1, 1977 to May 1, 1978 contracts for fire pro- tection and requesting input from them on same. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwomen Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and Powell and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 5. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the City Attorney was directed to obtain an Attorney General's opinion on the Joint Powers Agreement. (all in favor) APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Capp Homes, Inc. 3355 Hiawatha, Minneapolis, Mn. General Renewal (continued next prge) • • • 48 0 Haugland Building Service, Inc. 169 James Avenue No., Minneapolis 55408 Insulation New Junker Landscaping - David C. Junker 1001 N. Fourth St., Stillwater Moving Bldg. & Excavating Renewal COMMUNICATIONS From Metropolitan State University regarding education credits for Bruce Klosowsky. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the matter of education credits for Bruce Klosowsky was referred to the Public Safety Committee and the City Attorney was directed to meet with the committee on establishing which credits are to be eligible for payment. (all in favor) From the League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding the status of League Polices and Legislative Proposals. (no action) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council adopted the proposed budget for 1976: (all in favor) 1 -1 -76 BALANCE General Fund $ 12,000 Council /Commissions Administration Public Safety Public Works Unallocated Total 6,727 Band Civil Defense Employee Retire- ment Redevelopment Library Park Sewer Revenue Solid Waste Lily Lake Park Revenue (39,000) Parking System (4,102) Firemen's Relief Police Benefit 4,174 Permanent Improvement Flood Control (29,397) Dutch Elm (2,059) Debt Service 1,703,853 344 (4,015) 7,461 1,065 1,73' 158,733 (11,486) January 25, 1977 TOTAL RECEIPTS AVAILABLE $960,080 $972,080 1,500 52,100* 73,900 78,100 204,000 157,000 6,727 1,844 48,085 7,461 74,965 79,834 362,733 145,514 81,550 42,550 21,200 17,098 10,700 10,700 8,000 12,174 7,000 ** 7,000 10,000 (19,397) 8,500 6,441 800,241 2,504,094 DISBURSE- 12 -31 -76 MENTS BALANCE $ 31,850 141,750 361,450 286,580 148,450 970,080 $ 2,000 71,850 81,950 247,550 150,750 2,000 4,727 1,800 44 48,000 85 7,461 3,115 (2,116) 115,183 (5,236) 71,900 16,120 10,700 12,000 7,000 6,441 663,849 (29,350) 978 174 (19,397) 1,840,245 Total $1,806,032 $2,473,871 $4,279,903 $2,361,990 $1,917.913 * $20,000 added to tax levy - Resolution No. 6230 - March 16, 1976 ** $ 7,000 is the tax levy for P. I. but no budget figures were estimated. 2. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the City's Engineer was directed to investigate the feasibility of serving Mr. R. Thomas Armstrong's property in Long Lake Estates with sewer and water, subject to Mr. Armstrong's paying the cost of this study. (all in favor) 3. Mr. Abrahamson informed the City Council that there will be some dynamit- ing which will have to be done with the well to be drilled at the Golf Course during the month of February. 4. The Council was informed of the petition for Mediation filed by Local No. 49 regarding the sick leave benefits in their contract. r • • 1 • • • n January 25, 1977 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6334" (Correcting the footage from 50 to 150 feet). AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and Powell and President Junker NAYS -- None (see resolutions) 6. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, a resolution was introduced "CLOSING OUT CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION FUNDS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and President Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 7. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council referred the claim from Houle Construction Co. and the memo regarding same from John Lawson to the City Attorney so that he can check further with the insurance carrier why they did not pay this claim. (all in favor) 8. The Council set the date of Friday, January 28, 1977 at 3:30 P. M. to meet with the Department Heads regarding their 1977 budgets. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:20 to 8:30 P. M. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Elliott explained the feasibility report which he prepared for the drainage on Oasis Avenue. There is a culvert 24 inches in size under the highway from Baytown south of Highway 212. The pond would be kept at 911 feet which would be one foot above the present level. The depth is required as an outflow and this will have to be controlled due to the wall that has been put up at the west side of this pond. The estimated cost of the project would be $32,500 which would be assessed to the benefited property owners or those contributing storm water drainage to this facility. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked if this would not eventually get to Lily Lake and MR. ELLIOTT agreed that it would ultimately end up there, which it does not, but it would get there faster. Mr. Shelton, Mr. Ogren and Mr. Elliott will meet on Thursday at 10:00 A. M. on this matter and Mr. Elliott will contact the County again as to their part in this matter and also the County will be asked to contact the State of Minnesota. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton asked the Council for diredtion as to what additional traffic counts he should make in the hospital area for the proposed vacation of West Anderson Street between Everett and Greeley. He was directed to make an additional count on Greeley Street between Anderson and Churchill. He was also directed to continue to leave the barricades on Anderson Street. 2. Mr. Shelton informed the Council that he is having a problem in getting the windows on the second floor of the Nelson School building boarded up. George Olsen Construction has laoned his scaffoling to the City and has erected same on the site, but three of the employees have contacted him that they are unable to do this work because of back problems or fright of heighth. Mr. Kimmel stated that as far as the Union Contract goes they cannot refuse to do this work on the basis that it is not a part of their job since they are equipment workers and not construction workers. The City can make them go up there if they are physically able. The Council directed that possibly some of the CETA employees from the Parks Department would be able to do this work and Mr. Shelton and Mr. Blekum are to work togeth.nr on this and get the work done. 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council appointed Duane Elliott to be the official from the City of Stillwater to sign any plans which have to be submitted to the State of Minnesota. 181` • • • a (182 . • ■ � PUBLIC SAFETY No report PARKS AND RECkEATION No report ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE No report COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS None QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None January 25, 1977 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Kimmel asked the Council about the appraisal which they requested for the piece of property behind the Auditorium Theater Property which they wish to sell to the First National Bank and it was his recommendation that the City sell it at the price they paid for same which was $15,000 plus the assessments for Local Improvement No. 124 or a total of $16,356, or more as the Council so directs. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney the Council agreed to offer to tsell this piece of property to the First National Bank at a price of $16,500, and that it would not be necessary to obtain an appraisal. (all in favor) ORDINANCES First Reading - Amending Ordinance No. 295 - Regulating the Sale of Non- Intoxicating Malt Liquors RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Amending Resolution No. 6347 - Hospital Special Use Permit 3. Closing Certain Construction Funds. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. Attest: oCV --err P Act ng City Clerk C. MAYOR • • • s