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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-08 CC MIN• • • r COUNCIL CHAMBER am Stillwater, Minnesota February 8, 1977 7:30 P. M. I tea REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk, Schnell Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Powell and President Junker Absent: Councilman Mahoney Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Kimmel; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Planning Commission Chairman, Zoller Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Lierty Citizens: Linda Kluy, Edward Davidson, John DeCurtins, Robert Rice INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the City Clerk to contact the individual who is interested in purchasing a lot from the City on the end of Olive Street advising them that the City is not interested in selling any portion of said property at this time. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF NON - INTOXICATING MALT LIQUORS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH." (Ordinance No. 544) 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council set the date of February 22, 1977 at 7:30 P. M. for the public hear- ings on the following cases: Case No. 255 - Jerry Witschen, Special Use Permit to convert a duplex into a three -lex at 115 South Martha Street Case No. 263 - Harold Kimmel & Leighton Johnson - Special Use Permit - remodel and reocuppy second floor apartment at 212 North Main Street (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson and Powell and President Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the following Contractor's Licenses were granted: (all in favor) General Home Remodelers 1915 Margaret, St. Paul 55119 General New Mulchy Drywall 2367 Ripley Avenue E., North St. Paul 55109 Plastering, Etc. Renewal 183 i .✓ • f • (184 • • (Fevruary 8, 1977 - continued) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a Cigarette License was granted to Lloyd A. Girod (Holiday Foods) 103 North Owens Street, Stillwater for the year 1977. (all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the letter from E. W. Fierke, Jr. regarding the drainage of storm water from Oasis Avenue was referred to Duane Elliott and he was directed to respond to same. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peteraon, a Performance Bond in the amount of $10,000 was approved for Junker Sanitation Service, Inc. for the garbage and refuse haudling service. (all in favor) 2. On notion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted a two foot variance for Lot 35 in the Fairmeadows Third Addition to Mr. John Keane to build a home at 413 Hanson Place. (all in favor) 3. Mayor Junker will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Con- ference on Tuesday, February 22, 1977 beginning at 1:30 P. M. 4. The Council was reminded of the meeting with the Oak Park Heights Council to be held Wednesday, February 9, 1977 at 7:30 P. M. at the Stillwater Municipal Building. 5. The .,uncil was asked if they wishes co submit a name for the Ludwig Art , they indicated they had no one in mind for this award from this cor m+mLty. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott reported that there would be a meeting with the County in the near future as well as Ron Harneck to go over the plans and the time table for the work to be done at Oasis and Highway 212 - meeting is scheduled for next week. 2. Mr..Elliott reported that the utilities report for the Swager Bros. request for property to the north and west of the City will be ready for the next Council meeting. 3. Mr. Elliott explained that he had sent a survey to Mr. R. Thomas Armstrong relative to serving his property on Nightingale Boulevard with sewer from the Cith of Stillwater which would entail sone problems. He also reported that any extension of sewers to the other properties in this development would not be feasible. 4. Mr. Duane Elliott reviewed the two plans for the utilities for the Hooley- Feely- Croixgate Developments. Plan I would take the sewer into the City's system through the Greeley Street Lift Station and the estimated cost would be $542,000. Plan II - 96 acres of this area would go into the Greeley Street Lift Station and the balance would go into the Oak Park Heights sytem with an estimated cost of $565,000. There was a request that possibly the Metro Sewer Board would be taking over this line but this request was denied. Plan No. I would require an easement through the Feely property and there are no figures in these estimates to take care of such an easement. 5. Mr. Elliott reported that he had a call from Bob Carlson of Orrin Thompson Homes regarding the release of the bond for the Croixwood Fourth Addition. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Consulting Engineer, the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk were directed to check into this matter and make a recommendation at the nest regular Council meeting. (all in favor) • r • c • R • • • CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report January 11, 1977 January 25, 1977 (all in favor) February 8, 1977 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. They reported that they will present the same thing to the union regarding the sick leave policy for the Local No. 49 contract as was proposed for the Fire Department - there will be no change made and it will be resubmitted the same as before. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the purchase of the sandblasting equipment for the street garage at a cost not to exceed $585.00. (all in favor) PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum reported that there was some discussion regarding the cost of the sattallites which are used at O'Brien Field and the cost of about $1,300 per year for same. The solution would be to enlarge the arena and provide two additional dressing rooms with toilet facilities. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, Mr. Blekum was directed to get figures on this proposed improvement and to work with the consulting engineer on the project. (all in favor) COUNCILMAN POWELL asked about the use that is being made of the Staples Field skating rink - from his observation it is not being used and Mr. Blekum assured him that it is the busiest and most active of the outside rinks. 2. MR. BLEKUM reported that there seems to be a discrepancy in the salary set for Bob Brothen - he was given only $80.00 per month increase and the others were given $100 and as a result he is just slightly above the man who is working under him who has no responsibility. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the matter of the salary for Bob Brothen was referred tc the Parks and Recreation Commission for their study and recommendation. (all in favor) PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Cohncilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted an increase in compensation for Douglas Swanson, Juvenile Officer to $1,430 per month as of March 1, 1977 subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and Police Chief. (all in favor) A APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, minutes of the following meetings were approved: Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. INDIVIDUALS- DELEGATIONS JEFF ZOLLER, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, made the following requests: 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE, BY N REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS AMENDING R THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE ONING MULTIPLE DWELLINGS ". (all in favor) 2. HR. ZOLLER reported that the RTR will appear at the February 14th meeting of the Planning Commission regarding the Nelson School proposal. 3. MR. ZOLLER requested a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, the City Council and the Downtown Retail Council to go over some of the problems in the area. 185 1 • 618 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Clerk was directed to send a memo to the Police Chief from the City Council directing him to send a patrolman downtown and get these meters wound and write tickets for overtime parking and get same taken care of immediately. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the City Clerk was directed to send a memo to the Police Chief from the City Council directing that the police officers who cover a minor accident be responsible to remove the glass to the gutter rather than call a member of the Public Works Department to remove same as the City must pay such a member a minimum of four hours. (all in favor) ORDINANCES Second Reading - Ordinance No. 544 - Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquors First Reading - Amending Ordinance No. 487 RESOLUT::ONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of Bills. ADJOURNMENT Attest: 04 2 #Leic.r/2- ActiHg City Clerk February 8, 1977 On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. 7 Mayor r, • • •