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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-09 CC MINr • • 120 • • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR METING Abs °nt: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None November 28, 1978 December 4, 1978 December 5, 1978 December 12, 1978 December 18, 1978 December 26, 1978 December 29, 1978 Attest:,4,..A.TAu Jf L J City Clerk January 9, 1979 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Mahoney, Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker Also Present: City Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Magnuson, Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineers, Elliott & Dick Moore; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Zoller; Building Inspector, Niska Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty Free Press - None WAVN - Gary Larson Citizens: Virginia Ritzer, Mrs. Harry Peterson, Sue Collins, Lloyd Bodlovick, Mr. & Mrs. Christ Madsen, Mary Emanuelson, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nolde, Jr., Mrs. David Junker and son Scott, Thomas Farrell APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Mahoney, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) Regular Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting Special Meeting Mayor 7:30 P. M. 6:00 P. M, 4:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 4:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 11:30 A. M. RESOLUTIONS On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, a resolution was introduced "COMMENDING JERRY B. MAHONEY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF STILLWATER AS A COUNCILMAN ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None ABSTAINED -- Councilman Mahoney (see resolutions) COUNCILMAN MAHONEY thanked the Council members for their support during the past four years and hoped that he had done some good for the Clty during this time and looked forward to many years of continued growth for the City of Stillwater. Members of the Council also rexpressed their thanks to Councilman Mahoney for the opportunity of working with him during this period of time. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Mahoney, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P. M. • ■.r • • • • NE a • COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota January 9, 1979 ADJOURNED MEETING The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor David C. Junker, Councilwoman Bodlovick and Councilman Harry Peterson at this time. The meeting was called to order by President Junker. Present: Councilwoman Bodl Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell Mayor Junker Absent: None Alsc Present: City Finance Director /Coordinator Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, Magnuson; Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director - Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineers, Elliott & Dick Moore; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Zoller, Building Inspector, Niska; Press: Citizens: INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS None Stillwater Evening Gazette - Bob Liberty Free Press - None WAVN - Gary Larson Virginia Ritzer, Mrs. Harry Peterson, Sue Collins, Lloyd Bodlovick, Nolde Mrs. Jr • Chris David and son Thomas Farrell Joseph Farrell UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendments to the Taxi -Cab Licensing Ordinance. The areas that were discussed were the de- regulation of the rates, the insurance limits and the hours of operation. The Council felt that they would be in favor of de- regulation of the rates providing the taxi company installed meters in the cabs by March 1, 1979; in- surance limits of S100,000, $300,000 and $50,000 for property limits. MRS. RITZER stated that she can't put in meters as they are too expensive and that they cannot be used in Stillwater where you take more than one passenger at a time. Regarding the hours of pperation they asked Mrs. Ritzer for her suggestion, but she did not have one, but the Council felt that 18 hours operation, but to have the phone answered 24 hours per day to take care of emergencies. Then questions were raised as to what constituted an emergency. that COUNCItMANwROGERfPETERSON as was ling favor reofrchange changing hours of operation and installed. COUNCILMAN POWELL asked Mrs. Ritzer as to the hours of operation that she would suggest and she did not have any. He also asked about the rate increase which they were proposing to make and she stated they were thinking about raising the basic rate from $1.65 to $2.00. DAVID MAGNUSON stated that when the Cot..,cil can regulate the rates they would be looking out for the welfare and protection of the public. When there are meters the Council can set the rate for the first six blocks and the remaining areas. Also they could have it in the ordinance that the rates be posted in the cabs. LLOYD BODLOVICK felt that they should cater to the Senior Citizens when they are setting rates for this service. COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON stated that the City Attorney should draft the ordinance for the de- regulation of the rates with the installation of meters and change the required hours to close at 11:00 P. M. rather than 2:00 A. M. (Hours of operation would be 18 hours rather than 22 according to the current ordinance) COUNCILMAN HARRY PETERSON felt that if the City forces them to use meters that in effect we are putting them out of business and in effect another cab company is going to have to put in the service. 1 21 . • • • • 622 • January 9, 1979 - continued COUNCILMAN POWELL stated that with meters there would not be the differential that there is now - when you go just a few blocks within the City you still pay the same as if you go from one hill to another. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated that the Administrative Committee recommended the de- regulation of the rates with the use of meters and to have the hours of operation from 5:00 A. M. to 11:00 P. M. and that the phones be answered at all times for emergencies. COUNCILMAN BODLOVICK moved that the recommendation of the Administrative Committee be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson. i VOTE ON THE MOTION -- Ayes -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen R. Peterson. Powell and Mayor Junker Nays - -None Abstained - Councilman Harry Peterson (motion carried) - -- Discussion followed on the Washington County Transporter and the fact that it is not currently being used to capacity and, therefore, there would not be any grant funds available for the City of Stillwater to subsidize the taxi company. The budget for the Transporter is $160,000 per year. On motion of Councilnan Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the City Clerk was instructed to compose a letter and send it to the Washington County Board of Commissions requesting that they refrain from picking up patrons within the City of Stillwater who would otherwise use the taxi service. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the Clerk was directed to open the one bid received for the official advertising for the City of Stillwater for 1979. (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council accepted the bid from the Stillwater Gazette for the official advertising for the City of Stillwater for 1979. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, that the City of Stillwater go on record favoring the proposed construction of a marina on the St. Croix River, in the City of Bayport, Washington County. (all in favor) (The City Clerk was directed to send a copy of this motion to the DNR) THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:25 to 8:45 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Following the recess discussion continued on the taxi -cab licensing ordinance which would propose that the City purchase and install meters in the taxi -cabs and raise the fee for the licensing. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the City Attorney was directed to draft the ordinance in accordance with the City purchasing the meters and installing them and that the licensing fee would be raised from $15.00 per cab to $50.00 per cab. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING GARY FULLERTON AS A FULL -TIME LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER" and that the six month pro - bationery period be waived in this instance. (Mrs. Fullerton was a CETA employee for which funds were terminated - see letter in file) AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS --None (see resolutions) (This was the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that he be used as a driver in the Public Works and as an Assistant Mechanic in the garage) 2. On motion of Councilman Roger P Gerson, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council approved a request for a salary increase for David C. Chial, CETA Employee, to $4.79 per hour, said increase will be requested of the CETA program. (all in favor) 0 r • • MI • January 9, 1979 - continued 'A L 3. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, Ale Excavator Bond for David Junker dba Junker Excavating in the amount of $5,000 was approved. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 5. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilnan Powell, the following ORDER OF BUSINESS WAS ADOPTED FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Individuals- Delegations - Petitions Unfinished Business New Business Individuals- Delegations (continued) Applications Communications City Coordinator's Report City Clerk's Report Consulting Engineer's Report Committee Reports City Attorney's Report Council Request Items Questions from Press Representatives Adjournment 6. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, Council- women Bodlovick, was nominated and elected vice - president for the City Council. AYES -- Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None ABSTAINED - Councilwoman Bodlovick 7. Mayor Junker announced that he will make the commission assignments for the Council members at the January 23rd meeting. 8. On motion of Councilnan Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced COMMENDING JEFF ZOLLER FOP HIS YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) Jeff Zoller introduced the new chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission - Tom Farrell. 9. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, the City Clerk was directed to send a letter to Carol Slawik thanking her for the years of service on the Planning Commission and that her resignation was accepted with regret. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - continued None at this time. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the following Contractor's Licenses were granted: (all in favor) Robert Eardley Builder's Supply Renewal Box 95, Stillwater, Mn. General Robert Hagstrom 8441 Kidro Avenue, Stillwater Gordon Jackson 812 West Abbott St., Stillwater David A. Johnson 904 West Olive Street, Stillwater General Renewal Masonry & Brick Work Renewal General & Sign Erection Renewal (continued on the next page) 123 • • s • • 1 • • 124 January 9, 1979 Junker Landscaping 1001 North Fourth Street, Stillwater Richard Kennel Plastering Co. Box 141, Spring Valley, Wisconsin 54767 Martin G. Kvaas 1115 South Third Street, Stillwater McPherson Spraying & Taping Route #1, Box 193, Stillwater Ted Murr, Inc. 2001 Wentworth Ave., South St. Paul 55075 Don Roettger Box 63, Stillwater George Siegfried Construction Co. 11223 - 32nd St. N., Lake Elmo 55042 Wayne L. Stephenson 1008 Fifth Ave. So., Stillwater The Sussell Company 1850 Como Ave., St. Paul 55108 R. A. Ungerman Construction Co., Inc. 5156 Thomas Ave. So., Minneapolis 55410 Woodland Cabinet & Construction Co. 11596 St. Croix Trail No., Stillwater Moving - wreking buildings Excavators, movers, Landscapers Renewal Plastering, etc. Renewal General Renewal Plastering, etc. New General Renewal General Renewal General Renewal Painting Renewal Genera:. Renewal General New General Renewal On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the following Cigarette Licenses were granted: (all in favor) (all renewals) Wallace Abrahamson - Municipal Building 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater Eagles Lodge Aerie #94 227 South Main Street, Stillwater Thomas Greeder Washington County Office Building 14900 N. 61st St., Stillwater Thomas Greeder Washington County Court Building 14900 North 61st St., Stillwater Robert Langnesa - Bluff Oasis Service Station 806 South Main Street, Stillwater Midland Cooperatives 501 North Main Street, Stillwater Clark Nyberg & Gene Schleusner - Last Chance Cafe 304 N. Main St., Stillwater Transfer Stillwater Standard Station 204 North Main Street, Stillwater W. A. Ulrich - Stillwater Country Club North Fourth Street, Stillwater ' Gene Wright 218 North Main St., Stillwater - - -On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Regular ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AND LIQUOUR LIABILITY INSURANCE WAS APPROVED: (all in favor) Grand Garage and Gallery 326 South Main Street, Stillwater Renewal C) • • • • r • • • January 9, 1979 - - -On Motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson the following SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE WAS GRANTED: (all in favor) Grand Garage and Gallery 326 South Main Street, Stillwater COMMUNICATIONS From Sharon Baker resigning from the Library Board. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council accepted the resignation of Sharon Baker from the Library Board with regret and instructed the City Clerk to send her a letter of thanks for her service on this board. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, the Council followed the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that they not accept the 55c per hour across the board for the Local No. 49 Union Contract and the Finance Director was directed to inform Mr. Swenson that the City must stay within the guidelines of 7% or 50c across the board increase. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Kriesel asked the Council for a date for the meeting with the Department Heads regarding salaries for 1979 and it was agreed that they would meet on Wednesday, January 17, 1979 starting at 6:30 P. M. giving each deparment head one -half hour and that Mr. Kriesel set up the time schedule with the various department heads. 3. Mr. Kriesel informed the Council that he has the survey ready for the solid waste program, but due to the fact that the copying machine was not operating this evening he could not supply them with copies of same. It was agreed that they would look at this survey at the meeting on Monday, January 15, 1979. Renewal CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott reported that he has received the plat for the Leitte property from Mr. Magnuson this evening and he will have a registered land surveyor complete the plat for the City of Stillwater. 2. Mr. Elliott informed the Council that the County will be receiving bids for the improvement of County No. 66 (Greeley Street) in February and he will have the report ready for the Council on the storm drainage and right -of -way. Part of this property is within the Township and they will have to be given a copy of this report. 3. Mr. Elliott reported that he will have the feasibility study ready for the Reliance Development and Boutwell Road for the first meeting in February. 4. Mr. Elliott reported that work on the Stillwater Industrial Park was suspended over the holidays and possibly will be resumed next week. • 5. The retaining wall was poured at Olive and Second Street and they are making progress regardless of the weather. 6. Mr. Elliott was directed at the last meeting to check into the feasibility of selling the City owned property on East Olive Street to Phil Easton and it was his recommendation that the City not sell same as it could be an access to the parking lot on Olive and Second Street for some type of double level parking ramp. He stated that with all of the recent discussion on parking he felt that the City should retain the property and that Mr. Easton be advised of this. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council directed the Mayor to send a letter to Mr. Easton advising him that the City's Engineer has recommended that this parcel be retained for a possible second level on the Second Street Parking Lot. (all in favor) 7. Mr. Elliott reported to the Council that he made a survey of Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Block 14, Sabin's Addition which is owned by Mrs. Bergen and it was his feeling that the owner of the property get an engineer to make a survey regarding the filling of these lots so that they may be made buildable. (The City Attorney was directed to send a letter to Mrs. Bergen's attorney on this matter). • 1251 • • 1 • COMMITTEE REPORTS January 9, 1979 PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council accepted the resignations of David Linner and Tim Sherin from the Volunteer Fire Department. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Abrahamson made a request for a $30.00 per month increase in his mileage allowance and he was asked to bring this matter up at the time that the Council meets with him on January 17th. PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Director of Public Works was directed to get quotes on the replacing of the No. 1 Pump at the South Lift Station and to also get quotes on a root cutter for the Jet Rodder, said quotes to be returnable at the January 23rd meeting. (all in favor) - -Mr. Shelton will be preparing a letter to be sent to other communities regarding the rental of our Jet Rodder. The going rate would be $85.00 per hour plus 95c per mile. 2. Mr. Shelton reported to the Council that they cleaned 100,000 feet of sewer lines in the City of Stillwater last year. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum reported that Steven Morse was employed to be the attendant at the Croixwood 7th Addition Park Skating Rink, but due to the fact that they have no electricityhe has been using Mr. Morse for the week nights at Staples Field. Due to the illness of Martin Lemon he has had to give up David Chial for the Library so he has no one to take the weekend duty at the Staples Field Warming House. He recommended that the Council hire Neil Kindschy to take care of the weekend duty at the Staples Field Warming House. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING NEIL KINDSCHY AS WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANT FOR THE STAPLES FIELD WARMING HOUSE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10, 1979" AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Roger Peterson, Mr. Blekum was directed to advertise for bids for a new truck for the Parks Department. (all in favor) ADMINISTRATIVE No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. Mr. Magnuson reported on the status of the Nelson School proposal - Jim Hunt is proposing a comprise of the lawsuit whereby Austin would be given the opportunity to go through with his plans, buy the property and if he would agree after a certain period of time - 6 months or something like that, if he has not made substantial progress that he would tear down the building and be allowed to sell the lots and he was talking about providing eome indemnity for the City for a case in which the City could be sued by Kilty. MAYOR JUNKER stated that he had talked to Mr. Austin and Mr. Hunt and the proposal that they would give the City - he felt that the City has an obligation to Mr. Kilty and to the neighbors that live there and if a decision is made, it is them. he felt that if Austin could sell the proposal that he proposed to him, he thought it tremendous and he felt that the neighbors have been very patient. Austin will give the City $23,500 and if they don't start construction on it by May 1st, they will forfeit the $23,500 to the City of Stillwater and they will forfeit the building to Kilty to be torn down and the City is out of it. COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON stated that it was up to the members of the Council that voted in the affirmative to make the motion to change it. MAYOR JUNKER indicated that he has to sell the proposal to Mr. Kilty and the neighbors anu not to him. • • U • • 7 • r • • January 9, 1979 MR. MAGNUSON stated that this is a procedural matter and a matter of form - these are merely negotiations and the Council does not have to accept exactly what they propose - the Council can come up with a counter- proposal. COUNCILMAN HARRY PETERSON felt that the negotiations are pretty much be- tween Austin and Kilty and if the City can come out satisfying both of them and the neighbors -- he found it difficult to believe that somebody would come up and lay $23,500 down on the possibility that he is going to lose the whole package by not moving on something by May first. MAYOR JUNKER stated that Mr. Kilty and his attorney want to buy the Nelson School for $10,000 and he will take it to court if he doesn't receive it. MR. MAGNUSON did not feel that Mr. Kilty will accept anything except tear it down. MAYOR JUNKER stated that Mr. Austin would have the money here by January 15th and by May 15th the work would be started and if not he would forfeit the $23,500 and he agreed that Kilty would have the building to tear it down and the City Attorney will have to work this out. Austin has also agreed that he would put up no garages and he felt that the City could sell it to the neighbors, but it is up to Mr. Austin to sell it to the neighbors. He has had an architect of his own choice draw plan for some landscaping. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that someone is going to be opposed to this and he felt that it was going to be Mr. Kilty, although that he does not have substantial damage claims right now and if the Council and those who voted in affirmative agree to reconsider action, they would have Mr. Kilty coming in at the other side. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK indicated that she is not going to change her motion at this point and time - Mr. Kilty was awarded the contract and she has had ramifications pro and con and if Mr. Austin has something better to offer and the neighbors accept it, and the neighbors would like to have us re- consider, then at that point and time, she will reconsider. COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that it is up to the neighbors to come and state that they would not object to the proposal and that we do have an obligation to Mr. Kilty. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS At this time Mayor Junker introduced Harry Peteron's wife and family at this time which he neglected m.th esrlier in the meeting. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS None ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS- -The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Commencing Jerry Mahoney for the time he has served on the City Council 3. Commending Jeff Zoller for his service on the Planning Commission. 4. Employing Garry Fullerton as Light Equipment Operator 5. Employing Neil Kindschy as Warming House Attendant. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Attes Cit Clerk • • 127' J • • •