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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-22 CC MIN• 1 • • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 22, 1978 REGULAR MEETING Absent: None 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, ?eterson, Powell and Mayor Junker Also Present: Acting City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Magnuson, Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton, Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Building Inspector, Niska,; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Zoller Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty Free Press - Kevin Regan CITIZENS: Frank Aiple, John Hoeschler, Vincent Turnblad, Dick Jeans, Bill Hahn, Harry Peterson, Elvira Conley, Jim Gannon, Dick Balfanz, Howard Harvieux, Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire, Dave Knefelkamp, Bill Fierke, Gary Eastlund, Captain Griffith, Owen Thomas, Don Olson, Roger Ruetten, Charles Hooley, Richard Stevens, Paul Wyler, Del Peterson, Gerri Granquist INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS 1. GARY EASTLUND, REPRESENTING SCOTTLAND, INC. appeared before the City Council stating that shortly after they received their building permit they met with the citizens in the area and they have come up with a landscape plan which they approve. They have come up also with some new conditions and he was instructed to come to the Council for guidance in which way they go now to make the change to the larger store rather than the smaller one. MRS. THOMAS SCHWINTEK, 2327 Hidden Valley Lane, indicated that they have met with Mr. Eastlund and rather than more development on the balance of this property at a future date and go through all of this hassel at that time - there were three or four different resitrictions that were given to Mr. Eastlund. DAVE MAGNUSON stated that the ordinance states if the change would have the effect of creating a rezoning that there would have to be a rezoning pursuant to the ordinance which requires the adoption of an ordinance and a publication prior to the second reading and it is pretty clear that it would require re- zoning as it states "one store of the corner variety type ", He did feel that the Council could grant a grading permit without having the rezoning done. MR. EASTLUND stated that they would like to have a grading permit and be permitted to put in the foundation yet this fall and in the meantime the public hearing could be scheduled. Everything is agreed to which is basically what they agreed to the first time with the 10,000 square feet. DAVE MAGNUSON said the Council could grant a variance on their own motion and it would be within their discretion to dpp that, but felt that since there are so many interested people out there thatt>ight not be the wise thing to do. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated it all goes back to the neighbors and he felt that they could issue a grading permit and a permit to put in footings provided the neighbors have already agreed to this. ONE OF THE RESIDENTS indicated that the only thing in disagreement is the tenants that would occupy these buildings - all of the property will be used for this larger complex. DAVE MAGNUSON said they could grant the variance, but in the event that there are some neighbors here tonite that are not in favor of this, then there would be problems - the absolute safe way would be to rezone it which would require the hearing with the published notice. • • 1 • • `2 • August 22, 1978 • MR. EASTLUND indicated that they have to get their plans drawn up and get the bids in and their mortgate will not allow them to go ahead without a final building permit. He indicated that the agreement with the people indicates that they do not want any type of restaurant and their mortgage does not like this and also no d %y cleaning establishment or off -sale liquor store and they will have to have another meeting with the mortgage company and if they can't get the mortgage then they will go back to the building of the Superette. COUNCILMAN MAHONEY moved that the Council grant the grading and footing permit to Scottland, Inc. for the larger building. (there was no second to this motion) On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council gave concept approval to the larger building to Scottland, Inc. so that they may proceed with the site grading and landscaping for this project. (all in favor) (The City Attorney advised that they possibly should not approve or authorize the installation of the footings for this building) On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council scheduled a public hearing for a variance to Ordinance No. 479 to allow for the construction of something other than a corner variety type of store, said hearing to be held at 7:30 P. M. on September 5, 1978. (all in favor) MR. EASTLUND asked that the Planning Commission could meet at 7:00 P. M. on the fifth ahead of the regular Council meeting to take whatever action is necessary by that Commission to expedite this matter. 2. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH of Marine on the St. Croix and Captain of Jubilee I appeared before the City Council regarding their action at the last meeting requesting him to keep his boat to the south of the bridge and he would be happy to go along with this request if they keep the bridge closed for everybody else. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK AND COUNCILMAN PETERSON were not in agreement with his request, as they felt that smaller boats are much faster to go under that bridge - when the Jubilee approaches that bridge it takes 13 minutes to let them through. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH stated that they rarely go through the bridge unless there are other boats going through and it only takes four minutes longer to raise the bridge to that point and felt that they have done a lot of good for this town by employment and bringing money into the businesses in this town and felt it was real discrimination - he has seen one boat personally go through that bridge five times in less than an hour and the sixth trip was less than one hour and 25 minutes. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the charter had indicated when they originally discussed this that they would go mainly to the south of the bridge although this was not written into the lease - this year they seem to be more north of the bridge than they are south of the bridge. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH indicated that this is what the public wants, but COUNCILMAN PETERSON indicated this might be true of the public on baots, but the public in cars don't. OWEN THOMAS, 114 West School Street, it is not only Saturdays and Sundays, but it can be during the week to take more than half a hour to get across the bridge, and he also felt that these big boats are destroying the islands espec- ially boats the size of the Jubilee and felt that some of the state agencies should have something to say about this. It is the wakes that are caused by these big boats - 7 or 8 feet high. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH stated that they have made it a point not to through during the rush hours and he agreed that the traffic on weekends is heavier and felt that rather than the current schedule for the opening of the bridge for the weekends if it could be changed to open only once every two hours that this might be a possible solution. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that the State has jurisdiction over this and that the Council is mainly concerned with the Jubilee and especially the problems this year and that this could be a consideration next year when the lease comes up for renewal. At this time the Acting City Clerk read a letter received from the Downtown Retail Council Traffic Committee - see the Jubilee file for this letter. • • • 1 1 • • • August 22, 1978 CAPTAIN GRIFFITH stated that they do not "hog" all of the parking and in fact he leases a piece of property for any overflow and be said it would be impossible to have the bridge opened and closed within the two minutes stated and als from a report he has seen the City's revenue from the parking meters is $300 above what it was in the past. COUNCILMAN PETERSON inquired as to how many charters that the Jubilee has scheduled for the balance of the season north of the bridge and CAPTAIN GRIFFITH stated that they have about forty. Mr. Peterson added that in the discussion of the lease next year that the traffic congestion will have to be considered. DON OLSEN of the Pet Shop asked about designating in the lease as to which way the boat can go and Capt. Griffith stated that it is usually stated in the lease, but it is not in this particular one. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that it is really bad - it is the worst traffic problem in history. There are many causes, but one of them is the Jubilee and the small boats are a problem also. They have had problems getting ambulances across the bridge. In the last traffic count they had there are 14,000 cars going across that bridge in a 20 hour period and they are all either making left -hand or right -hand turns. They have complained to the State and they are trying their best - it is irritating that you have traffic tied up for two miles. MR. HAHN stated that his customers are continually complaining about getting WO downtown on Satudays and also in his case also on Sundays because of the con- ' gestion they encounter. It is getting to be a serious problem to keep the t,..; existing customers - concerned about the ways that the Jubilee has changed their scheduling. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH stated that they would refrain from going north of the bridge except for one trip on Saturday and one trip on Sunday if the City can get the State to refrain from "yooing" the bridge up and down except on the hour shifting. He also complained about the traffic congestion when the Andersen Corporation and other businesses get out of work - they are traveling like mad -dogs and it is really a mess. A CITIZEN suggested that there be no left -hand turns during the rush hours off Main Street and they proceed to Myrtle to make this left turn - rather than at Chestnut. 3. ROGER RUETTEN, appeared before the City Council requesting a two -foot sideyard variance to build a garage at 1415 Meadowlark Drive. Mr. Ruetten had secured the signature of Thelma Lueck, 1409 Meadowlark Drive, the only affected property owner. On motion of Councilman Petersoh, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Council granted the two -foot sideyard vairance to Roger Ruetten, 1415 Meadowlark Drive to build a garage on his property. (all in favor) PUBLIC HEARING This was the day and time tor the public hearing on Case No. 335 for a Special Use Permit for the transfer from Leona Hall to Ted H. Wiedernman and William J. Everett at 320 West Myrtle Street for a boarding - lodging home. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette on August 11, 1978 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposed to this request - Mr. Wiedenman and Mr. Ev_.rett were in attendance. The Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the transfer of the Special Use Permit for a boarding /lodging home at 320 West Myrtle Street from Leona Hall to Mr. Wiedenman and Mr. Everett. (all in favor) DELEGATIONS- INDIVIDUALS- continued CHARLES HOOLEY AND BILL FIEREE appeared before the City Council regarding the eroding condition of Lily Lake and that the Council make a study of the lake. Mr. Fierke was the spokesman for the group who lives at 724 South Owens Street. The City and the public are the biggest property owners on the lake which is heavily used by the public. The quality of the water is deteriorating due to the use of fertilizers and other items getting into this lake through the storm sewer drains. • • • • • • • August 22, 1978 He stated that the City has to decide if they want to keep it as a lake or convert it to a storm water holding pond. Citizens should make the decision. MAYOR JUNKER stated that most of the Council is aware of the problem and probably they should get someone to study it and spend some money and that the whole City is responsible for the way that Lily Lake is going turn out. Could possibly take some of the Revenue Sharing Money and make a study of the lake and see what we should do about it. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that the first step would be to refer it to Parks and Recreation and have them study the problem and if there are consultants in this area, then contact them to find out and possibly the DNR can offer some suggestions as to the ways of solving the problem and getting rid of the weeds. JACK SHELTON stated that actually you would have to ask people to stop fertilizing their lawns and felt that the cost of pumping storm water out of Lily Lake that you would he looking at one hundred to one hundred -fifty dollars for the solution - the allegie can be controlled -- JIM GANNON, West Laurel Street, stated on McKusick Lake they were told to bring a study in and the City probably could allow them some money to clean it up if they could prove its worth, and they are still working on it. RICHARD STEVENS, 1017 West Abbot, his property backs up on West Lake Street and there is a storm sewer there and there is a heavy flow of water in this pipe and it overflowed and has washed a gully in the area - he is concerned about the quality of the water in this lake. He felt that the storm sewers that were directed into the lake that they have resulted in it being used as a holding pond. MAYOR JUNKER said that we should refer it to the Parks and Recreation and the DNR for a study and then the City can make some plans - Mr. Blekum was directed to contact the DNR and Mr. Shelton stated that he will be meeting with them on Thursday of this week and could ask them at that time. At least the request can be made and they can put it on their list for a study. MR. BLEKUM felt that we should contact Lake Management for a study as they did the one on McKusick Lake which has been turned over to the DNR in May and they have not responded to date. COUNCILMAN POWELL stated that a great deal of this is due to development - the water gets there faster and to get people to stop using fertilizer they will not do that - the only solution to the problem is to run the water out of Lily Lake to McKusick or to the river as we have been talking for sometime. MR. FIERFE felt that even though the water is pumped out of Lily Lake we are still going to have the residue left in Lily Lake. He felt that some of the storm sewers could be divered beyond Lily Lake and the quality of the water since pumping is worse. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:45 P. M. INFORMATIONAL HEARING - AIPLE TOWING LEASE (St. Croix Barge Terminal) HARRY PETERSON, 210 East Laurel Street, reminded the Council and the citizens that they held hearings last summer on the possible sub -lease to the Pillsbury Co. He had appeared at these hearings and felt that the City of Stillwater has been wait- ing for almost 20 years for the results of the original lease which was drawn in 1958. Mr. Peterson cited protions of the lease as to what was to be conducted there and the monies that the City should receive from their operations. He further cited the figures that the City received each year since 1963 and he defin- itely did not feel that the City should extend the lease. JOHN HOESCHLER, attorney for Mr. Aiple, stated that they are not asking the Council to do anything - no further action be taken by this Council. The tenant has taken the action to renew the option for this lease and given that notice and there is twenty years more to run on that lease at this point. Previously they had asked the Council to put a stop to ,.he harrassment - blocking efforts that Mr. Peterson has led for this property. Last year they did come in in an effort to make this a letter terminal companyfor both them and the City of Stillwater by sub - leasing to the Pillsbury Company and they were scared off by the possible breaking of the lease - they find that prospective users are never sure they will be able to get it. They feel that new users are being threatened and mis- information has been given to the public that somehow this lease was going to be re- negotiated at the end of the first term there was another opportunity to take a look at the lease and what is actually in the lease is an option to renew the lease and that option has been exercised and as far as they are concerned the matter is going forward with no further action, or no need of further action by the Council. It is not clear as to the alternative use of the space - the alternative use would actually cost the public more money when they really don't have the money to spend. The main sewer line goes thru this property and use what have to take into consideration that sewer easement. It is also in the Flood Plain and there are very limited uses that can be put in there, • • • • ess • August 22, 1978 and you would have to haver permission from the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Peterson has listed the rental payments and has forgotten the taxes paid on that property and this would not ge paid if this were in oublic hands. The taxes are basically $3,000 ro $3,200 per year. The total gain to the City on that property is about $4,000 per year. There is a payroll that could be assigned to that area - seven employees in the ship repair area and other office employees. There is significant contribution to the Stillwater economy and if it were a public facility there would be maintenance expenses for the City and security expenses. BILL HAHN felt that they would like to have it compatible with what is going on downtown in the bus/less community - feel that the extra traffic may not be in the best interests of the City of Stillwater with the trucks coming and going from that facility. There are possibly some other uses could be made of this property - such as use by charter boats. MR. FRUNK AIPLE, stated that about 907 of the materials go out of their facility by rail and doesn't contribute very much to the traffic problems in the City of Stillwater. Actually there is only one thing the Council has to consider as to the illegal action to break the lease - decide whether it is right or just for somebody to operate a terminal or barge service here - he has made an invest- ment here and he is continuing to make an investment here and there are problems getting the revenue in - did have to get a crane in - asked for cooperation from the City Council and if they do,he asstred them that the revenue from the terminal will be substantially increased. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked for his exuse for the past non - performance and MR. AIPLE stated that it is difficult to compete with the ten yard buckets in the City with equipment that costs one -half million dollars. MR. AIPLE further explained the quantities that would have to go through there to pay all of the expenses to operate this barge terminal and ship repair. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that of the $3,200 that Mr. Aiple pays in real estate taxes, the City gets 217. so that the grand total is not $4,200, it is $1,600 and he felt that the only thing that the City had to discuss and make the decision on - -- -would a barge terminal operating on 3,800 feet of river frontage be of benefit to the City or is there another public use that can be made of 3,800 feet which would benefit the 13,000 people in the City of Stillwater to a better degree - he did not know if it was an illegal action to break a lease which a municipality does not feel is a benefit to the City. He felt that there are many public uses that could be made of this property. When Mr. Aiple was here earlier with Pillsbury it was indicated that the products would probably go into Northern Wisconsin and would possibly go by truck which would add greatly to the traffic problems that we already have in downtown Stillwater. He felt that the questions was whether or not the City was or was not going to fight the lease - the attorney has fulfilled all the obligations on their part - the City has received notice that they intend to renew and did not doubt that is all that they have to do - he felt that the Council had to take some action as to whether or not they want to pursue any action to break the lease and felt that they should do that now. COUNCILMAN POWELL felt that he would like to hear from the City's attorney and MR. MAGNUSON stated that this is not an ordinary lease in the sense that some- - body rents an apartment - it is in the nature of a ground lease where a tenant in reliance on the lease of a significant or long term goes into direct substan- tial improvements on the premises that at the end of the term belong to the landlord and in this case that has been done. The term has to be long enough that the tenant can make enough profit to pay for all of the improvements so that at the end of ther term he had made a profit and still pay for the improve- ) ments which will eventually belong to the landlord - it is not the apartment type of lease that can be broken in that sense - there are a couple of legal questions, one the length of term that one Council can bind another, and in this case it is forty years that the prior Council did bind us and there is a question about the priority of that. The second question would be whether it was a fran- chise that was improperly granted to Mr. Aiple in the beanning - that is an economic privilege that he has to his benefit exclusive privilege, but he felt these questions, if there was a lawsuit, would not result in the City's favor - it is not just something that the Court would just declare void. The only way he felt that it could properly be broken and the option has been made to renew it - it is not something .hat the City grants - the option is contained in the original lease and it is up to them excerise it. The only way he felt the City could get the property would be action of condemnation where the City would determine that there is a valid public purpose for the use of the property and then bring an action to condemn the property which would be paying Mr. Aiple for the unamortized value of the improvements that are there and also possibly his profits that he would lose over the remainder of the term. If the Council wants the property, they determine first of all there is a valid public purpose and second of all, whether they are willing to pay the amount of damages the court would eventually award and that probably is where the Council has to start. ,w • • • • • • s August 22, 1978 COUNCILMAN POWELL indicated that he would like the Council to sit down and discuss this with our attorney so that perhaps they can reach a decision by the 5th of September rather than make a decision this evening - he felt it was a little premature do this this evening. COUNCILMAN PETERSON disagreed but COUNCILMAN POWELL said that the City has to look at the ramifications - look at both sides - have gotten some indications from Mr. Aiple's attorney what they plan to do. He asked Mr. Aiple if he would consider leasing the rest of the land that he did not need for his operation. MR. AIPLE stated that he would have to think about that - he is currently working on doing things to generate revenue for the City and for himself on this property and he hoped the Council would take action on this matter rather keep harrassing him about the breaking of his lease. He stated that the greatest portion of the tonnage would be going out by rail but he could not say there would or would not be more trucks going out of his poace. He felt that two people were curtailing the Council's action on the matter. HARRY PETERSON felt that Mr. Aiple has not lived up to the terms of the lease and should not be renewed for that reason. DICK BALFAN2 1118 South Fourth Street, felt that the City could possibly find a way to use this property and amortize the building and other costs and that they might want to hold off on the lease until both sides could make up their minds on it. DAVE MAGNUSON stated that it would be up to the court to determine the amount of the damages and the value of the improvements that have not been depreciated and there might be an argument about the lost income of the remaining twenty years of the lease, and that the damages could be substantial and could go as high as one hundred thousand dollars or more - we are talking about a lot of money. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the Council instructed the City Attorney to take whatever steps are necessary to cancelthe lease with the Aiple Towing Company. VOTE ON THE MOTION - AYES -- Councilman Peterson and Councilwoman Bodlovick NAYS -- Councilmen Mahoney and Powell and Mayor Junker (MOTION DEFEATED) REVENUE SHARING HEARING 1. DAVID KNEFELKAMP, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR AND PAUL WEILER, DIRECTOR FOR THE ST. CROIX VALLEY YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU appeared before the City Council request- ing funds in the amount of $12,000 for the services of this bureau. One of their aims is to work with kids in the community where he comes from when he gets into trouble and get to the root of the problem and the environment that exists. It is a voluntary service and their primary function is to offer an early intervention diversion service to youth as an alternative to the juvenile justice system with the acceptance of referrals from the police department, the court system, the probation department, schools and other community agencies that service youth and come in contact with youth, family and friends of the youth in the community. Free family and individuals counseling will be offered and a restituation program that will be coordinated with the police department. They will refer clients to more specialized kinds of services - excellent services that already exist in the community. In October they are hopeful of adding three counselors to the staff on a CETA grant that they have applied for and then they will be able to offer services to see people in their homes, students in school and catch them at their local hang -out. Questions were asked about their total budget and they were hopeful of getting at least two CETA counselors and one secretary and Dave Knefelkamp stated that for 1979 they are looking at a budget of around $55,000. Washington County has given them $13,000 for start funds and they have two federal grant applications in, but the problem is that they need an additional counselor now, and when school starts they will really need this person as they are not yet open and they have had nine referrals. This bureau would be one of the best ways to fight juvenile delinquency. Mr. Knefelkamp's job involves referring clients to such services. There are already such bureaus steup in other communities and Forest Lake does have one that has been in operation for one year and White Bear Lake has had one for about five years. Questions were raised about whether this was a one -time request and Mr. Knefelkamp said that it would be for Revenue Sharing for this year and for future funding they would be soliciting funds from private agencies and foundations, contact all of the communities and the school board and ask them for a sustaining contribution and also apply for State and Federal monies for these type programs. • • • • • • ./ August 22, 1978 Questions were raised why the need for three counselors - Mr. Weiler felt that it is hard to dtermine this at this time, but based on what Forest Lake has ex- perienced there is a definite need for the three counselors - their services are very flexible. 2. RIVERTOWN RESTORATION requested $2,000 for a survey of the downtown Stillwater area so that they can apply to be on the Historic Registry which will result in tax breaks for improvements made on such properties. They will be going building to building on this survey - they need money to tide them over to November end for expenses that are not covered by the State Grant. 3. Lily Lake Study 4. McKusick Lake Study 5. Dutch Elm Tree Removal $3,000 $3,000 $26,000 PETITIONS From John K. Ogren for the construction of a public street across his property together with the installation of necessary appurtent structures. Dave Magnuson reported that he and Mr. Elliott met with Mr. Ogren about three weeks ago and Mr. Elliott proposed a solution to the problem for Mr. Ogren and Mr. Amdahl and that would be to run a little street up to the street tat goes by Leighton Johnson's property - bring a street north and south right behind that property which would almost touch Axdahl's back property line which would give him an access and then the other road could be located where the utilities are and it would not require moving the location. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the petition from John K. Ogren for the construction of a public street be referred to the Consulting Engineer for a feasibility study. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The Council requested that the date of August 30, 1978 at 11:30 A. M. be set for a meeting with the Washington County Assessor on the assessing costs for the City of Stillwater - said meeting to be held at Mr. Burns' office at Washington County. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a beer permit was granted to the Stillwater Police Reserves for September 7, 1978 from 6:30 P. M. at Pioneer Park. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) INDIVIDUALS AND DELGATIONS = continued DON OLSEN of the Stillwater Pet Shop inquired about the damages on the parking lot on Olive Street and when the situation would be corrected. MR. SHELTON cited the figures for all of the water damages which have been done in the City this year and the Federal inspectors have been out and made the full report and he did not know if we could go ahead with the work before the grant is received - borrow money to get the work done. He did not feel that it would be too long before we should have the approval of the grant and the amount that will be received. The work has to be done in a reasonable length of time - the money has been set aside, but there are so many agencies involved in the inspections for these grants. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) A. & K. Construction, Inc. 9038 - 110th St. N., Stillwater feneral New Aluminum Window & Door Mart - Richard Weinhold 2615 Stillwater Rd., St. Paul 55119 General Renewal • • Bald Eagle Contracting 2275 Highwood, St. Paul 55119 General New Bobco, Inc. 6324 Lakeland Ave. , N., Minneapolis 55428 Masonry & Brick Work New Certified Construction Co., Inc. 2700 Bryant Ave., Minneapolis 55411 General New Roberts Roofing - Paulette M. Frederick 15268 - 50th St. So., Afton, Mn. 55001 Roofing New Schostag Construction Co., Inc. Masonry & Brick Work Renewal 1234 Brich Lake Blvd. So., White Bear Lake 55110 - - -On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, "3.2 On and Off Sale Beer Licenses were granted to Miriam Tobiassen, North Hill Oasis, 1101 North Owen Street. (all in favor - renewals) COMMUNICATIONS None August 22, 1978 CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a beer permit was grants. to St. Mary's Church, South Fifth Street for their Rice Festival on Sunday, September 10, 1978. (all in favor) 2. The Acting City Clerk informed the Council of the proposed category and salary for the Junior Bookkeeping position which would be the same range as the Secretary range in the contract that her starting salary would be the six month step which would be $650.60 per month - her current salary is $585.00 per month then after six months she would move to the two year level which is $700.00 and they had also requested that her starting date should be July 16, 1978 rather than August 16, 1978. (No action was taken at this time - to be considered at a future meeting) 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Acting City Clerk was directed to send two sewer damage claims to the McGarry - Kearney Agency for action (Robert Isker and Leonard Schrade - West Olive Street) (all in favor) 4. The Acting City Clerk inquired as to the date that the Council wishes to set for the second meeting in September and they concurred that the date should be September 26, 1978. 5. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, a resolution was introduced "DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council accepted the petition for the proposed vacation of a portion of North Center Street and set the date of October 10, 1978 for the hearing on this proposed vacation. (all in favor) 7. The Acting City Clerk asked the Council as to the procedure to be used in the review of the applications for the improvements loans and it was agreed that they wish to continue to use the same committee as last year. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT No report COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton reported that the pipe has arrived for the work to be done at the Steve Klein residence and that work will be done by R. W. Moore Con- struction under the direction of the City's Engineer and the City will put in a berm. • • • • • • • August 22, 1978 2. Mr. Shelton informed the Council that he had contacted Mr. Deiss regard- ,— ing the sewer connection for the duplex on South Harriet Street and he is willing to go along with the existing sewer but would like to have the hearing on the watermain replacing the one inch water service. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1 Contractor License s hearing a and f they h agreed i to h set l this n t hearing for Monday, August 28, 1978 at 6:30 P. M. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS COUNCILMAN POWELL distributed to the Council members the parking proposal (revised) for the Erickson property which would include some of the property owned by Burlington Northern and which would move the location of the Jubilee docking area. The Council will study these and take action at a future meeting. MR. MAGNUSON presented the appraisal for the Erickson property which was $72,000. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council authorized the Chief of Police to employ two police officers to replace the two who have resigned and retired this year. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, the Mayor was directed to send a letter to Officer Gary LaMotte accepting his resignation from the Stillwater Police Department and thanking him for his service. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Police Chief was instructed to inform Officer LaMotte that his offer to purchase his revolver at a price of $140.00 was refused as they are not interested in the sale of this weapon. (all in favor) PARRS AND RECREATION 1 for iquired if given the the directiont continue free to proceed with the program up to a limit of $7,000. 2. Mr. Blekum Saturday as the Council that gone off to Lake tocol Beach was closed last college. 3. Mr. Blekum inquired about the feasibility study for the Croixwood Seventh Addition Park so that they can proceed with the work by advertising for bids - (The Acting City Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Newquist for this report) ADMINISTRATIVE No report QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES First Reading - A FOR R THE SHOPPING DCENTERDONACROIXWOODB VARIANCE BOULEVARD AND COUNTY ROAD NO. 5 RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted. 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Designate the Polling Places for the Primary and General Elections. • • • Attest: „d,. - - � Ylic —vteie J Asking City Clerk August 22, 1978 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P. M. Mayor • •