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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-31 CC MIN Special Meeting• • Stillwater, Minnesota COUNCIL CHAMBER SPECIAL MEETING Absent: Councilman Peterson January 31, 1978 6:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by President Junker. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Powell and Mayor Junker Also Present: Acting City Clerk. Schnell City Attorney, Kimmel Stillwater Township - Al Borsheim, Bill Lecuyer, Dr. B. J. Gaffney Kathy Buck, David Murphy Oak Park Heights - Jack Lang, Dr. R. S. Torgerson, Washington County Highway Dept. - Dick Harold Citizens: Bud Kern, Bill Pauley, Tim Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Tuenge, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Anez +� The purpose of this meeting was to discuss with Washington County Highway Department and the other communities involved and the citizens and /or property ,., owners abutting on the intent for the vacation of a portion of the right -of -way for the existing County Highway No. 66. It was brought out in the discussion that there had been a hearing with the High- way Deparrment at the time that the conditional special use permit was granted to Country Kitchen for their restaurant and this portion of the existing right -of- way would be vacated to provide parking for the restaurant. In 1969 Oak Park Heights put sewer in this street and the property owners were assessed for same and Mr. Warren Tuenge stated that he had paid about $7,000 with four stub -ins to his property off of Oasis Avenue, now Greeley Street. MR. DICK HAROLD from the Washington County Highway Department explained that they had gone through all of the hearings and had come up with the new proposed right - of -way which would go to the west of the Country Kitchen Restaurant and connect up with Oakgreen Avenue and that semaphores would be installed at this location. The Stillwater City Council would like to see this portion of the road left as it is to provde an access road to Mr. Tuenge's and Mr. Anez's properties and still give some parking for the Country Kitchen. MR. BUD KERN AND MR. BILL PAULEY own the property where the restaurant is located and he is not looking for any special favors but this was part of the plans when this restaurant permit was granted and they would like to see them proceed as he is paying taxes on this property and he cannot develop it. He also stated that he has provided over 130 jobs with his operations in this area and he is trying to cooperate in this matter. MR. BORSHEIM stated that there was an option for the proposed vacation of that portion of the right -of -way when the permit was granted for the construction of the Country Kitchen Restaurant. MR. HAROLD did state that if the City does not vacate same that the County could have it vacated. (This portion of the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council confirmed the fact that the CETA employees are to be included 1 the program of Term Life Insurance for the City Employees. (all in _avor) 2. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted a blasting permit to Keys Well Drilling Co. in conjunction with Local Improvement No. 129 on the Hooley Property for Thursday, February 2, 1978 in accordance with Minnesota Statute No. 299 -F -74. (all in favor) • • • 374 3. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to the Trinity Lutheran Church instructing them to shovel the sidewalks abutting their new Croix Center property, both on Fourth Street and Myrtle Street. (all in favor) 4. The Council asked that the Parks or Public Works Department be instructed to shovel the City sidewalks on East Olive between South Second and South third (north side) and also the small section between the driveway on the south side of the City property and the driveway into the Croix Center. 5. Mr. Kimmel reported that he had contacted Mr. Kolb of the Valley Transit regarding his picking up passengers and taking them to various locations in the City and he informed Mr. Kimmel that he is doing this primarily for the Andersen Corporation and for other people outside of the City limits and feels he is permitted to do this with his permit that he has from the State of Minnesota. COUNCILMAN POWELL also asked that a letter be sent to the Stillwater Taxi Co. regarding their non -use of the reserved meter that they have on the south side of Chestnut Street at the intersection of East Chestnut and South Main Street and felt that the City Council should abandon same. The Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to the Stillwater Taxi Co. regarding both of these items. 6. MR. KIMMEL briefly explained the memo from John Lawson, Building Inspector, regarding the Special Use Permit and Council action regarding the Dick Anderson project on West Olive Street. nr. Kimmel will draft the necessary findings of the City Council on this matter and send them to the State Building Inspector. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council concurred with the opinion of the City Attorney that no Special Use Permit is required for the Richard Anderson operation, 306 West Olive Street in accordance with Minnesota Statute 145.812, (Subdivision 4). (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SEWER EASEMENT AND DEFERRING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FEELY PROPERTY ". (repade) AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Mahoney and Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 8. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman nr`4oney, the Council accepted the low quote from MacQueen Equipment, Inc., St. Paul for the purchase of a new spreader to replace the one damaged in a recent accident at a price of $1,000.00. (A portion of this cost will be paid by the insurance company). (all in favor) RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Authorizing Payment for Sewer Easement and Deferring Assessments for the Feely Property. (repass) The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P. M. Attest: 0 .4,,.,,E le de A ,nLt� _ Actin City Clerk January 31, 1978 r. Mayor • • • a - - 1