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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-20 CC MIN1 • • rigs 347\ COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota Absent: Councilman Powell Press: Stillwater Gazette - Bob Liberty Citizens: The Mayor opened the hearing. December 20, 1977 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 and Peterson and Mayor Junker Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell; Assistant City Attorney, Holsten; Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson, Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Planning Commission Chairman, Zoller William Hann, James Junket, Jack Nelson, Delbert Wheeler, Tim Johnson, Carol McKinney, Bill Rogers, John DeCurtins INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS- PETITIONS 1. MRS. CAROL MC KINNEY, representing the Valley Chamber Chorale, appeared before the City Council requesting some of the City's Band Concert Funds for two concerts that the Valley Chamber Chorale are planning to put on in Pioneer Park in the summer of 1978 - two evenings - one Friday and one Saturday. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council authorized an expenditure of up to $450.00 for the Valley Chamber Chorale Concerts to be held at Pioneer Park during the summer of 1978. (all in favor) 2. TIM JOHNSON, President of the Croixside Leasing Corporation, appeared before the Council requesting a wharfage permit for the purpose of picking up and dropping off guests at the Stillwater Levee approximately two or three times per week. The boat will otherwise remain moored at Sunnyside Marina. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted the Wharfage Permit to the Croixside Leasing Corporation at a fee of $100.00 per year subject to the proof of insurance all other conditions of such a permit. (all in favor) PUBLIC HEARINGS This was the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 306 for a Special Use Permit for Bill Hann, 209 South Main Street, to remodel a second floor of a commercial building for living quarters. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on December 9, 1977 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared as being opposed to this request. MR.HANN rexplained his proposal in detail to the City Council with the use of numerous drawings. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted the Special Use Permit to Bill Hann to remodel the second floor of his commercial building for living quarters as recommended by the Planning Commission. (all in favor) This was the day and time set for the public hearing on Case No. 305 for a Special Use Permit for Delbert Wheeler, 615 South Holcombe Street to conduct a business from his home. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on December 9, 1977 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. • • ■ 1 3 48 December 20, 1977 • • No one appeared in favor or opposed to this request - Mr. Wheeler was in attendance and indicated that he is looking for a different location for this business in a commercial area, but until such a time he is requesting permission to do this work at his home. The Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted the Special Use Permit to Delbert Wheeler to conduct chain saw sharpening service and small engine repair from his home at 615 South Holcombe Street, subject to the following restrictions as recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. 2. Tne advertising sign will be non - illuminated and no larger than four square feet; and 3. This permit will expire in one year, at which time it will be reviewed. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 426 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND PROVIDING THE IMPOSITION OF FEES BY THE CITY FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE." (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilnan Mahoney, the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 368 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF ". (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council delayed action on the second reading of the ordinance for the rezoning of the property east of the railroad tracks until the next regular meeting. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council confirmed the following appointments to the Planning Commission: David Knefelkamp 3 years Jeff Zoller 3 years Russ Weitz 3 years Tom Farrell to replace Dale Kress who has resigned - Term to expire December 31, 1977 (two year term) (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, Jeannine Hoffbeck and Glenn Thompson were re- appointed to the Recreation Commission for three year terms. (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council confirmed the following appointments to the Library Board for three year terms as recommended by the Mayor: Mrs. Robert Thueson Mrs. William Baker Mrs. Ralph Kitzmiller (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Acting City Clerk was instructed to inform the chairmen of the various commissions informing them that members must attend 75% of the regular meetings and not to miss more than two consecutive meetings without just cause; otherwise, their seat will be declared vacant and a replacement will he appointed. (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE 1978 BUDGET ". AYES-- ':ouncilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) • • • • • • December 20, 1977 ems 3491. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the purchase of an OCE copying machine for the City in accordance with their proposal at a price of $4,495.00 plus $100.00 for the stand. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING KIMBERLY HOWARD AS CONCESSION STAND ATTENDANT AT THE LILY LAKE ICE ARENA" compensation to be $2.50 per hour. AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 3. The matter of a meter for the well at Press On was referred to Jack Shelton to obtain quotations on such a meter and to report back at the special meeting to be held next week. 4. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council authorized the attendance of Ron Niska to attend the 22nd Annual Institute for Building Officials at the Raddison South Hotel, January 4 -6, 1978 at a fee of $45.00. (all in favor) 5. 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 and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council set the date of January 10, 1978 at 7:30 P. M. for the public hearing on the Nelson School proposals submitted by RTR. (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council set the da to of January 10, 1978 at 7:30 P. M. for the public hearing on Case No. 308 for a Special Use Permit for K_ Crank Architects for a neighborhood service grocery store in the Croixwood Development. (all in favor) 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the letter from Donald Raleigh regarding the location of 64th Street North was referred to the City Attorney and the Consulting Engineer for their study and recommendation. (Letter written in behalf of the St. Croix Mold Co.) (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - continued LES CLARK, Meadowlark Drive, appeared before the Council with a corrected survey of the property on which Swager Bros. are building a house and asked the Council to issue a stop work order on this home until this survey is clarified. Since this matter was settled in court, Mr. Holsten stated that the Council would have no jurisdiction on this matter. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council directed that if in the City Attorney's opinion this new survey is valid and that it should be presented to the Court, that he was directed to do so. (Mr. Clark took the survey and will take same to Mr. Kimmel, the City Attorney) THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:25 to 8:35 P. M. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Cigarette Licenses were approved for 1978: (all in favor) Wallace Abrahamson, City Hall 216 North Fourth Street Thomas Greeder, Washington County Court House 14900 - 61st St. North (continued on the next page) • • • ■ r - (50 • ` Thomas Greeder - Washington County Court House 14900 - 61st St. North Eagles Lodge Aerie #94 227 South Main Street John L. Hinz, JLH, Inc. - John's Bar 302 South Main Street Rovert Langness - Bluff Oasis Service Station 806 South Main Street James Melton - Jim -Jam Bar 1144 North Main Street Midland Cooperatives, Inc. 501 North Main Street Silver Lake Restaurant 241 South Main Street Carolee Stewart - Last Chance Cafe, 304 North Main Street Stillwater Lodge #179 B. P. 0. E. 110 South Main Street Stillwater Standard Station 204 North Main Street Miriam L. Tobiassen - North Hill Oasis 1101 North Owen Street Ronald Vilmo - Rev., Inc. (Hidden Valley Lounge) 231 East Myrtle Street Gene Wright - Wright's Station 218 North Main Street W. A. Ulrich - Stillwater Country Club North Fourth Street Glenn W." Wendorf - The Harbor 517 North Owens Street - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Regular On Sale Liquor Licenses were approved together with Dram Shop Insurance: Sondra Gozzi - Vittorio's 402 South Main Street The Grand Garage & Gallery, Inc. 330 South Main Street John Hinz, J. L. H., Inc. - John's Car 302 South Main Street Arthur Palmer, Jr. - Lowell Inn, Inc. 102 North Second Street Michael McGuire - Brick Alley Restaurant 423 South Main Street Ronald Vilmo - Rev., Inc. dba Hidden Valley Lounge 231 East Myrtle Street ( Glenn W. Wendorf - The Harbor 517 North Owens Street December 20, 1977 (Transfer from Tang & Tong) New (all in favor) James Melton - Jim -Jam Bar 124 North Main Street Tom Meister - Meister Corporation 112 North Main Street St. Croix Boom Co. 317 South Main Street • • • • December 20, 1977 - -On motion of Councilman P eterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Sunday ON SALE LIQUOR Licenses were approved together with Dram Shop Insurance: (all in favor) Sondra Cozzi - Vittorio's 402 South Main Street John Hinz 1 L H Inc. - John's Bar 302 South Main Street Arthur Palmer, Jr. - The Lowell Inn, Inc. 102 North Second Street Michael McGuire - Brick Alley Restaurant 423 South Main Street Tom Meister - Meister Corporation 112 North Main Street The Grand Garage & Gallery, Inc. 330 South Main Street St. Croix Boom Co. 317 South Main Street Ronald Vilmo Rev., Inc. (Hidden Valley Lounge) 231 East Myrtle Street - -On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following 3.2 RETAIL ON SALE BEER Licenses were approved for 1978: Carolee Stewart - Last Chance Cafe 304 North Main Street Renewal (all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following 3.2 RETAIL OFF SALE BEER Licenses were approved for 1978: Carolee Stewart - Last Chance Cafe 304 North Main Street Glenn W. Wendorf - The Harbor 517 North Owens Street (renewals - all in favor) - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Richard J. Bartl General 539 - 19th Ave. N., South St. Paul Renewal Capp Homes, Inc. General 3355 Hiawatha, Minneapolis 55406 Renewal Robert Hagstrom General 8441 Kimbro Ave. N., Stillwater Renewal Richard Kennel Plastering Co. Plastering, Stucco work, Box 14, Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 sheetrock taping, etc. Renewal Don Langness - Woodland Cabinet & Construction Co. 11596 St. Croix Trail No., Stillwater General Renewal Lindberg & Sons Construction,Inc. General 10710 - 88th St. N., Stillwater Renewal Midwest Excavating Co., Inc. Excavators 12101 Forest Blvd., White Bear Lake 55110 Renewal Miller Excavating Excavators 3636 Stagecoach Trail, Stillwater 55082 Renewal Mulcahy Drywell, Plastering, Stucco work - Sheetrock 2667 Ripley Avenue East, North St. Paul 55109 Renewal 3511 • • 1 352 December 20, 1977 Plywood Minnesota Homes General 5401 East River Road, Minneapolis 55421 Renewal Harlan W. Rieck Excavators Route #2, Cologne, Mn. 55322 Renewal UNFINISHED BUSINESS (out of order) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, Junker Sanitation's proposal for the Dump Box Service for the City of Stillwater was referred to the Public Works Committee for their study and recommenda- tion. (all in favor) COMMUNICATIONS From the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - meeting January 5, 1978 for the consideration of additional Legislative Policy for the 1978 Session. Councilwoman Bodlovick, volunteered to attend this meeting. From John H. Rheinberger accepting the rate schedule for the Stillwater Taxi Co. (no action) From the Office of Local and Urban Affairs regarding our application for a grant for tennis courts. From Gerry Sikorski regarding the special act for the Joint Powers Agreement. (Copy of the Resolution passed on December 6, 1977 on this matter will be sent to him) From Bureau of Mediation Services regarding Local No. 91 Employee's Contracts. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the Mayor and the Acting City Clerk to sign the contract for the Stillwater Firefighters Association after the association has signed same subject to the changes noted. (all in favor) Changes - Page 2 - Section 5 - remove the wording "or from pregnancy" - Page 3 - Article IV - Severance Pay - add the following wording "but in no event shall severance pay exceed an amount equal to 100 days pay ", in the fourth line immediately following the word "city ", - Page 4 - Article VI- Section 1 - word "upon" should be corrected to read "up" in the fourth paragraph - Page 6 - Article XIt - Section 3 - Paragraph "b" - delete "and through fifteen years of service ". 2. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwonan Bodlovick, the request from David Chial, Fire Chief for rescue equipment in the amount of $2,238.00 (50% of which will be reimbursed by the Minnesota Department of Health) was approved subject to funds being available in the budget. (all in favor) 3. The letter from the Building Official and to Tom Zoet, Program Director For Euergency Shelter Program for Washington County was left for action and consultation with the Building Inspector. (Richard Anderson, 306 West Olive Street - shelter care for adolescents) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the OFFICIAL ADVERTISING FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER FOR 1978, bids returnable on January 10, 1978. (all in favor) 5. Discussion was held on the date for a cleanup meeting, but no definite date was agreed upon - date to be set. 6. Anita Buck has inquired about the possibility of replacing the High Water sign which was located in Lowell Park. Jack Shelton will contact her about the possibility of securing a new sign and making sure that it will not be stolen if permanently affixed to a building. 7. The Acting City Clerk called attention to the Mediation Meeting - Local 320 to be held on December 29, 1977. • • 4 • r December 20, 1977 CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION '... 1. Mr. Blekum reported that the bill to Greeder Electric in the amount of $2,833.50 was the repair work at Lily Lake Park caused by lightning and this bill will be sent to the insurance company for reimbursement. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING STEPHEN MORSE FOR THE WARMING HOUSE AT STAPLES FIELD AS OF DECEMBER 10, 1977 AT A PAY RATE OF $4.00 PER HOUR ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS -- Councilman Powell (see resolutions) 3. Mr. Blekum asked who pays for the physical examination of new employees and he was informed such bills are paid for by the City. No report PUBLIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton reported to the Council that we are experiencing problems with David Johnson the contractor fhe removal of the Diseased Elm Trees and the damages caused by his crews and his non - performance in removing the trees. The Council directed that the City Attorney write him a letter which is to be delivered by the Police Department informing Mr. Johnson that if he does not perform,his contract with the City will be terminated prior to the date which appears in his contract. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Mr. Abrahamson reported to the Council that the City is having problems with vehicles parked on Holcome Street near Olive and that several vehicles have been towed away which did not have license plates and others (Commercial vehicles) were tagged which were in violation of Ordinance No. 526. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE None CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 22, 1977 December 6, 1977 December 7, 1977 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS None COMMITTEE REPORTS QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None • On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Special Meeting ORDINANCES First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 426 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 368 7:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 4:00 P. M. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Employing Kimberly Howard as Concession Stand Attendant at Lily Lake Park (continued on next page) 353\ • 1 Attest: u ( Acting ® City Clerk December 20, 1977 - 2. Directing the Payment of the Bills. —' 3. Employing Stephen Morse - Staples Field Warming House 4. Adopting the 1978 Budget. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. • • • • a