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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-08 CC MIN• 492 • • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 8, 1978 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, Peterson, Powell and President Junker Absent: None Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell, Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson, Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Building Inspector, Niska; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette, - Bob Liberty Free Press - Kevin Regan Citizens: Mr. & Mrs. Steven Marlow, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Thoreson, Mrs. Lance Hislop, Thomas Weber, Bill Hahn, Wayne Norman, Mrs. Jack Hooley, Al Hamel, Jim Harberts, Daniel Seifert INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS 1. ROBERT J. HINZ, President of John's Bar appeared requesting a variance to be allowed to sell Off Sale Liquor until 10:00 P. M. Monday through Saturday. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council granted a variance to John's Bar to sell Off Sale Liquor until 10:00 P. M. Monday thru Saturdays in connection with the new state law permitting same. (all in favor) 2. Mr. JAMES A. HARBERTS, Planner for Washington County, appeared before the City Council and explained the HUD 701 Grant monies which the City of Stillwater will receive from the State Planning Agency in response to their application for grant monies for the Land Use Plan for the City of Stillwater. The three options which were detailed in his letter were explained to the Council. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council agreed to go along with the third alternate plan and reduce the work by $1,682.00 and if it takes more than that to finish it they will absorb that amount at the end anyway. (all in favor) City's Request $11,132.00 State Grant $ 9,450.00 Third Option State Grant $9,450.00 Local Share $5,568.00 ($3,529.34 M. C. Grant $2,038.66 - Local Contribution) Total Work Program $15,018.00 Reduction in Work Program $1,682.00 3. On Motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council granted a variance to Jack Hooley, 1219 West Willard Street to construct a swimming pool in his sideyard. (all in favor) 4. GLORIAN HINE, 218 South Sixth Street, appeared before the City Council requesting a lot size area variance to construct a home on Lot 19, Block 1, Fairmeadows #3. (Darrell Court). Discussion was held on the new ordinance on dry buildable land. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted a variance of lot area size to Glorian Hine to build a home on Lot 19, Block 1, Fairmeadows #3, Darrell Court, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector's Office. (all in favor) 5. MR. AL HAMEL of P. J. Gaughan, Inc., Forest Lake appeared before the City Council regarding the plans for their Special Use Permit for a forty -unit apartment building on South Greeley Street (Victoria Villa). 1. A recreational plan specifying the recreation equipment to be included on the site including types of equipment to be placed in the children's play area. • • • • /T1 NOOMP mewl August 8, 1978 2. A landscape plan for the entire site prepared by a landscape architect. 3. Lighting plan specifying the types of lighting to be used in the parking lot and walk -way areas. 4. Details of the retaining walls necessary on the site. 5. Detail of the trash screening and location of the trash enclosure. (Details these et 7, recor are recorded in the Planning Commission minutes of the On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the Special Use Permit and the plans for the forty -unit apartment building (Victoria Villa) on South Greeley Street. VOTE ON THE MOTION - AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS -- Councilman Peterson (motion carried) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of West Abbott Street from South Holcombe to South Harriet Streets. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1978 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing MR. DENNIS STROHKRICHT, stated that he owns the four lots that were formerly owned by Louis Garavalia and he is in the process of selling these lots to the neighbors as of right now and they are experiencing problems with the title and he requested that the Council withhold the vacation of this street and also South Harriet Street until this sale is completed. The Public Works Committee had looked at this matter on the maps and they felt that some of this would be in order - if Abbott Street werg vacated, the easterly lot could be affected and the westerly lo. would be affected by the Harriet Street vacation. Also questions were asked about the ingress and egress of the LaCosse property and the other foul properties that have driveways on Harriet Street. The Council does not want to landlock anyone with these vacations and questions were raised why these parties wanted Harriet Street vacated from Churchill to Abbott. MRS. STEVEN MARLOW, 702 South Holcombe Street, stated that Abbott Street has never been built and that there are three other ways to get to this property and Abbott Street is open on the other end, and she felt that they would not be landlocking anyone. The Council members and the parties presented viewed the maps on this vacation and that of Harriet Street. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council continued the hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of West Abbott Street until the first meeting in September (September 5th). (all in favor) 2. Ths was the da of portion of South t Harriet Street e from l West e Churchill CStreetptoe vacation and West Willard Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 1978 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council continued the hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of South Harriet Street until the first meeting in September (September 5th) (all in favor) 3. This was the day and time set for the public hearing on the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements on West Orleans Street west of South Greeley Street for approximately 544 feet, Local Improvement No. 162. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the offi^ial newspaper of the City on July 26 and August 2, 1978 and copies were mailed to all property owners that could be benefited by this improvement. The Mayor opened the hearing. 493 • • • 1 • 494 August 8, 1978 MR. ELLIOTT explained the proposed projects through the use of maps and his feasibility study File No. 78055 for this proposed improvement. The cost of the improvement is $34,900 and the report explained a front foot rate and the policy has to be set by the Council. He recommended that this be assessed on an area basis as opposed to a front foot basis. There would be 310 feet of sanitary sewer and 320 feet of eight inch watermain and there would be a sixty foot right -of -way and the petitioners are willing to provide the additional footage to make up this street. MR. WAYNE NORMAN, 1281 West Orleans Street, questioned whether or not he would be assessed for this improvement and after checking out the map with Mr. Elliott it was determined that he could not ge assessed for this improvement. MR. ELLIOTT also stated that some of these properties will be served by Local Improvement No. 129 -1 and will be assessed for that improvement. Questions were raised about assessing the parking lot by the Long Lake Estates apartment and the parking along that street which causes many problems. It was determined that Mr. Norman and Mr. Schonauer would not be benefited by this improvement and could not be assessed. MR. ELLIOTT stated that if the improvement does proceed that the Council could determine the method of assessment and questions were raised as to who paid assessments in this area and to the best of his knowledge the Lily Lake Estates did not pay for a main in the past and could possibly be assessed for a part of this improvement - they ran a private line up that street to this building. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Acting City Clerk was directed to inform the petitioners that they are responsible for the feasibility study and the improvement will be ordered upon their request and advise them of the cost of these improve- ments and no further action will be taken until they respond to the City that they will be proceeding with their project and the property is annexed to the City. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Acting City Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER ESTABLISHING A STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CONTRIBUTORY DRAINAGE AREA OF THE INDUSTRIAL PARK, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA ". (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, a resolution was introduced "AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6527 CHAN GING THE HEARING DATE FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 157 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Acting City Clerk was directed to inform Mr. Armstrong that it is feasible to extend the sewer line 100 feet to provide service to his property and that we will try to include it with another project to keep the cost down and that some arrangements be made for the assessing of same since hs is in the Township - either that he make a cash payment for the entire cost or if this is not possible he could contact Stillwater Township to hold the hearing on this proposed improvement.(all in favor) 4. The Council was informed of the proposed rate increase of Blue Cross and Blue Shield which will become effective September 1, 1978. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:40 P. M. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council set the date of August 22, 1978 at 7:30 P. M. for the public hearing on the Special Use Permit request from Nokomis Florists, Case No. 335 for the transfer of this permit from Leona Hall to them and the possible future of this property for a Class "A" supervised living facility. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolu- tion was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) • • • .J August 8, 1978 INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS (continued None at this point in the meeting. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses :'ere approved: (all in favor) Comfort Insulation Co. Insulation Renewal 3866 Effress Rd., White Bear Lake 55110 T. J. Gaughan, Inc. 1068 South Lake St., Forest Lake 51025 General New Terry Kellogg , Fffisonr &Brick Work Renewal 8455 Manning Ave., Stillwater Y Bruce M. Molitor General Renewal 20340 -2046 Lofton Ave., Marine 55047 FDM Hydrostorage, Inc. Confederate Drive, Franklin, Tenn. 37064 General New Rudolph Peterson & Assoc. 1052 OsborneRd., Ridley, Mn. 55432 Masonry & Brick Work New .—, Pischke Construction General New 6939 Collingwood Lane, Woodbury 5517.9 -., Michael Rivard R. Ikl, Box 150 -A, Stillwater 55082 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Roy Spannaus 1915 St. Croix Ave., St. Paul, Mn. 55105 General New Specialty Insulators Insulation Renewal P. 0. Box 337, Lindstrom 44045 Stillwater Fence Fencing New 8138 Jody Ave., Stillwater 55082 g John's Roofing Roofing New R. ¢2, Box 106, Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 R. C. Construction, Inc. 17800 Zingu St. No., Forest Lake 55025 General New COMMUNICATIONS From the Metro Council regarding the major revisions to the Metro Council's Subsidized Housing Allocation Plan. (no action) Fr. Sean Stevenson and Joseph F. O'Brien regarding the condition of the City owned property at Second and Mulberry. (The er Dep informed of this matter and the property has been cleaned was CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Beer Permits were granted: 1. Vittorios - Lily Lake Park - August 19 and 20, 1978 2. Independent School District No. 834 - Lily Lake Park, August 11, 12 and 13, 1978 3. 11 P. Optimist Club Lake Park, August 30, 1978 to 1Coi P (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilnan Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 1978 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS AND SETTING THEIR SALARIES ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell, and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the refund of $100 to Dolphin Yacht Chartering, Inc. for the unsued Wharfage Permit which was issued earlier this year. (all in favor) 495 • • • • . ( • August 8, 1978 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to the Washington County Assessor asking that they reconsider their charges as they feel that $11,855.00 proposed for 1979 is excessive which is about a 35% increase and the Council would like to discuss this matter with t he m. favor) (4742 parcels at $3.50 per parcel) 5. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "COMMENDING ROGER PETERSON FOR SERVICES ON THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS -- -None ABSTAINED -- Councilman Peterson (see resolutions) 6. The Council directed that we would continue to take applications for the Finance Officer /Coordinator until Friday August 18th and then set up the interviews immediately following ,ae next Council meeting. 7. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council set the date of Autust 22, 1978 at 7:30 P. M. for a Revenue Sharing Hearing. (all in favor) 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the employment of a Village Gardener under Title VI Ceta Program and in conjunction with the Minnesota Horticulture Department. (all in favor) CONSULTING ENGINEER 1. Mr. Elliott reported to the City Council findings and feasibility study regarding the petition for sewer and water on South Harriet Street just north of Pine Street for the construction of a duplex. He indicated that the existing water line is a so- called private service now serving all of the dwellings and was constructed in 1911 or 1913 and in the past they replaced them with a six inch watermain. The sanitary sewer is a different problem as currently there are two pipes coming into the one manhole in Pine Street - all of the houses have service off two private lines. He had proposed a new water main and sanitary sewer but he felt that if the current sewer system is functioning okay it is going to be very difficult to show benefit - on the water it is a different question you have a one inch galvanized service that is over sixty years old no any trouble, mheecouldnseeenoeneed of putting p n s it cold not be in a sewer service all of the way on this street. He suggested that a new manhole be put in to clean the system and then extend on up to the duplex which would cut the cost by a couple hundred feet of sanitary sewer. It was further suggested that if the contractor could locate the old service that was once connected to a home on this property and put dye in the line, he could possibly connect to the same line - he was not sure of the location or the size of either. The cost based upon new sewer and water would be $29,400 and he felt it would be very difficult to show benefit on sewer to those persons who have a private sewer line that is properly functioning. The cost breakdown was about $13,000 for the sewer and $16,000 for the watermain. If the watermain was constructed, there would be seven units to be assessed and this would be roughly $2,400 per unit and with a sewer connection could be extended for the duplex only and he would be the only one to be assessed for the sewer. The other option would be if they can find the existing sewer service and if the City is willing to accept serving the property in that manner ler them go into the old service and hope for the best. He was concerned that this is a good street and part of the cost would be the restoration of the street. On motiom of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Director of Public Works was instructed to relay this information to Mr. Deiss who has petitioned for the services and report his findings back at the next regular meeting. (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "SETTING THE HEARING DATE FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 3 FOR SEPTEMBER 5, STREET NORTH 1978 AT STREET". AND POSSIBLE SEWER MAIN 06 SOORH EPTEIBE S5 AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker (see resolutions) NAYS - -None • 1 4 • • • August 8, 1978 T 497 • PUBLIC SAFETY None PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, Mr. Elliott was instructed to be in Stillwater tomorrow (August 9th) when the federal inspectors are checking out the wall at the Auditorium Parking Lot so that the City can come up with a solution to this problem. (Mr. Elliott stated that the would have someone here from his firm to help check out the problem). (all in favor) 2. Mr. Shelton have the the fence next meeting. .1 PARKS AND RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council granted permission to the Optimist Club to charge admission for the exhibition s amey Lake Park. will have withl the Team on August 30, 1978 at the 2. Mr. Blekum reported to the Council that on Sunday, August 6, 1978 at 4:30 P. M. there was a fire at the band shell at Pioneer Park and all of the electrical work is gone and David Chial felt that it was an electrical fire and not caused by malfuction as the insulation is burnt on the outside rather than the inside and there were kids playing around the area just prior to the reported fire. He indicated that the wood in the shell is rotten and the basement is good and he felt that it could be possible to have just a platform with a railing and no roof - Mr. Blekum is checking out various proposals for the repair of same. Also he is to check to see if the fire was reported to the insurance company to be checked out. ADMINISTRATIVE None CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the minutes of the following meetings were approved: July 11, 1978 Regular Meeting July 25, 1978 Regular Meeting (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send a letter to The Jubilee informing them that it was the Council's understanding at the time that the original wharfage permit was issued that they would not be taking their boat north of the bridge and due to the many traffic problems it creates when they do, they would request that they discontinue or re`rain from taking their boat to the north of the bridge, especially on weekends. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council set the date of August 22, 1978 for the information hearing on the possibility of renewing the lease with Aiple Towing of the City's property and that Mr. Aiple be informed of this hearing. (all in favor) 3. Mayor Junker indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Petter for a hearing before the Council regarding his Contractors License which was recently revoked. QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None COMMITTEE REPORTS 7:30 P. M. 7:30 F. M. • ORDINANCES August 8, 1978 First Reading - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER ESTABLISHING A STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CONTRIBUTORY DRAINAGE AREA OF THE INDUSTRIAL PARK, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Amending Resolution No. 6527 - Changing the hearing date for Local Improvement No. 157 3. Appointing Election Judges and Setting Their Salaries 4. Commending Roger Peterson for services on the Board of Water Commissioners (not published) 5. Setting Hearing for Local Improvement No. 163 - South Harriet Street Utilities. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,the meeting adjourned at 9:22 P. M. Attest: ,Q .P a- t`{ J Acti g City Clerk Mayor • • • •