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Home My WebLink About1979-12-27 CC MINMb- • A r COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota December 27, 1979 4:30 P. M. SPECIAL MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. Present: Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell; City Attorney, David Magnuson; Building Official, Jesse Snelson Press: None Citizens: MISCELLANEOUS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconeed by Councilman Powell, the Council authroized the payment of $100.00 to Mr. H. A. Leight, 814 West Willard Street for the removal of a tree. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman R. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council approved the following Interfund Transfers as presented by Mr. Kriesel: (all in favor) DUE TO DUE FROM 1978 Audit Adiustments General Fund Civil Defense Fund Public Employees Retirement Ice Arena Bond Fund 1965 Refunding Bond Fund 1965 Refunding Bond Fund 1965 Refunding Bond Fund Library Fund Park Fund Sold Waste Collection Permanent Improvement Parking Facility Bond Tom Langford, Washington County Historic Courthouse Foundation $ 14,652.41 Housing & Redevelopment Fund 1977 Improvement Bond Sinking Municipal State Aid Bond Fund Municipal Building Bond Fund 1970 Treatment Plant Bond Fund Ice Arena Bond Fund Ice Arena Bond Fund DEBIT CREDIT 5.90 95.36 80.16 32.40 $ 4,725.00 9,526.28 142.26 47.54 177.46 33.87 5.90 75.43 19.93 80.16 32.40 Lily Lake Park 14.26 Revenue Fund 1965 Refunding Bond Fund Dutch Elm Control Fund 2,212.62 1965 Refunding Bond Fund Improvement Bond Sinking Account Improvement Bond Sinking Account Flood Control Fund 29.46 Improvement Bond Sinking Account Sewer Revenue Fund 43,274.85 General Fund Revenue Sharing Fund Fund 49.16 Improvement Bond Sinking Account Fund 48,049.72 1979 Improvement Bond Construction 41,378.70 Fund Improvement Bond Sinking Account 29.46 Municipal State Aid Construction Fund 6,641.56 Fund Improvement Bond Sinking Account 3.44 14.26 30.25 28.65 2,153.72 29.46 7,676.85 35,598.00 49.16 • • • • 1 • December 27, 1979 DUE TO DUE FROM 1979 YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS: Budget Transfers General Fund $ 27,247.54 Sewer Revenue Fund Revenue Sharing Fund Revenue Sharing Fund 1979 Improvement Bond Construction Fund Park Fund 90,000.00 Revenue Sharing Fund Sewer Revenue Fund 13,115.00 Sewer Revenue Bond Fund 34,000.00 Sewer Revenue Fund Parking Revenue Bond Fund 10,600.00 Other: General Fund 8,461.70 Housing & Redevelopment Fund 1979 Improvement Bond Construction Fund 187,055.00 General Fund Parking System Fund Municipal State -Aid Street Fund DEBIT CREDIT $12,000.00 3,240.00 2,014.00 9,993.54 90,000.00 7,559.00 5,556.00 34,000.00 10,600.00 8,461.70 INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. MR. TOM LANGFORD, Washington County Historic Courthouse Foundation, appeared before the Council requesting permission for a two day extension on the closing of the Old Courthouse for any further activities on the second floor of the building until the necessary work is completed as detailed by the Building Official. He stated that he was unaware of the wedding reception which is scheduled for Saturday, December 29, 1979 and this would alleviate a problem for the Foundation and for the Hagstrom family - there will be about 250 people - -this will be their last function until the building is approved. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconeed by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the use of the upstairs of the Washington County Historic Courthouse Foundation until December 31, 1979.(The vote indicated all in favor - discussion followed) 187,055.00 �1 NI COUNCILMAN POWELL asked if it would be prudent to absolve the City of any responsibility and MR. MGANUSON did not feel that would be possible. There was discussion about having someone from the Auxiliary Police on duty that evening and Mr. Langford indicated that he would be there all evening to alert the people as to where the exits are in case of an emergency. MR. KRIESEL stated that there are some very serious concerns about the stairway and MR. LANGFORD stated that they have had considerable crowds there in the last two years and they have had no problems and felt that it is total arguable that it is totally unsafe. COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON asked that the records show that the correspondence that has been provided by the Building Official and have the right to show that. MR. SNELSON stated that the Council should be aware that this type of crowd which is a sit -down use of tables and indicated the weight limits and the crowd should be limited to 160 people, and this request would be by- passing all minimum standards - the floor load - the staircase - the sign posting -the exiting and did not feel that the Council understands the whole problem. There was further discussion about having some volunteer firemen stationed there that evening to help the people get out of the building in the case of an emergency and Mr.Langford indicated that the Foundation would be willing to foot that expense. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council required that the Foundation provide three firemen during the wedding reception on the 28th at their cost and that Mr.L angford is to check with David Chial for these people. COUNCILMAN POWELL asked Jesse as to how much of the problem would be solved and his response was 'none so far as he was concerned' - he knew the problem for the Hagstrom's - he felt that the Council did not realize what they are getting into if something happens there. COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON felt that it would control the exiting if something did happen. • e • • • I f • • s December 27, 1979 There was further discussion about the load limits for this event. VOTE ON THE MOTION - (All in favor) After Mr. Langford left the Council Chambers, the Council continued the discussion on the weight limits and MR. SNELSON further point out that there were not the proper aisles for the Valley Chamber Chorale and he moved the tables to provide for the proper aisles - and again cited the load limits for this floor and that there are cracks in the floor. He further stated that you can look down and see the first floor through the floor boards and that is not a one -hour rating - they removed two floors and the fire protection underneath. He also made reference to the paint and other items that are stored underneath the worst part of the stairway, which is absolutely prohibited. BUDGET 1. MR. SNELSON stated that he requested a helper and that in the spring that he would have to have additional help and he did not feel that the person that WIN is sending for an interview is going to be the type of help that he will need to get the job done - after the first of the year he will give a report to the Council to show what the costs are and what has been taken in in this department - to get the job done you are going to:have a minimum of two building inspectors. 2. Mr. Kriesel informed the Council that he brought the proposed salaries to the Department Heads and presented some changes on same to the Council, and there was discussion on same and also changes or counter - offers made on some of chem. 3. Mr. Kriesel also detailed some budgS changes which are to be made in the budget draft that he presented to the Council sometime ago - due to the lack of time, he informed the Council that he will make the necessary changes and hopefully be able to submit the full completed budget by the first regular meeting in January. MISCELLANEOUS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson, Powell and Mayor Junket NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconeed by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council approved the following licenses for The Freighthouse Restaurant, Inc.: (Robert Sabes, 305 South Water Street) Regular On Sale Liquor Sunday On Sale Liquor Cigarette (all in favor) (Councilman R. Peterson left at 5:30 P. M.) BUDGET - continued 4. of loader considerable the Mayor felt loader and type need large a loader as was proposed here. 5. Discussion was held on the salary for the City Attorney and the retainer for same - for the past year there was an overage of $2,655.75 more than the $6,000 which was authorized by the Council for 1979. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconeed by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council set the salary for the City Attorney, David Madnuson, at $19,500 per year ($1,625.00 per minth) and that he receive the money for the time that he works for developers. (all in favor) MR. MAGNUSON stated that he would like to bill the developers at the rate of $50.00 per hour and this was agreeable to the Council. 9 • • • • 1 • December 27, 1979 6. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council agreed to pay the overage on the retainer to the City Attorney with the exception of the $175.00 for Brennan vs. City of Stillwater and the $35.00 for the Dominium Corporation case. (all in favor) 7. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Council set the following salaries for the Department Heads for 1980: Nile Kriesel Dorothy Schnell Wally Abrahamson Jack Shelton Richard Blekum Jesse Snelson James Fackler David Magnuson MONTHLY SALARY $ 1,900.00 1,325.00 2,005.00 1,850.00 1,725.00 1,600.00 1,495.00 1,625.00 (all in favor) RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P. M. Attest: 04 .e. City Cierk Mayor NI • • • • •