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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Stillwater, Minnesota January 8, 1980 7:30 P. M. —
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order by President Junker.
The Invocation was given by the City Clerk.
Present: Councilwoman Bodiovick, Councilmen H. Peterson, R. Peterson,
Powell and Mayor Junker
Absent: None
Also Present: Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell;
City Attorney, Magnuson; Superintendent of Public Works,
Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks
and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Building
Official, Snelson
Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette Liberty
WAVN - Gary Larson
Citizens: Jim Torseth, Neal Skinner, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Emanuelson
INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS
None
PETITIONS
1. From Oscar L. Kern, James W. Torseth, Neal H. Skinner and Bill J. Pauley for
grading part of Tower Drive and part of Curvecrest Boulevard in the area of
the Stillwater Industrial Park, (Kern- Pauley Addition), said to include all
necessary utilities, including sewer, water, storm sewer, and any other utilities
such as gas, electricity and telephone for Outlots C and D.
Mr. Torseth appeared before the Council on this matter and explained the
petition and the attached map to the City Council members.
MR. ELLIOTT informed the Council that this will necessitate some street cuts in
order to accommodate the land depending upon how the lots are sold - the number
of services provided off of 62nd and 63rd- those lots were unknown at the time
of the improvements were done - street cuts would be required to accommodate
individual services for some of these lots unless the City can require that a
parallel service or line be constructed to the south of the curb line - he though
there were at least two off each of these streets and this was prior to any sub-
division being done here.
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell,
the Council accepted the petition and instructed the Consulting
Engineer to prepare preliminary plans and feasibility study. (all in favor)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodiovick, the
Council rejected all the bids for Local Improvement No. 176 for the sewer on
St. Croix Avenue at the request of Mr. David Luger and instruct the Finance
Director /Coordinator to bill Mr. Luger for the expenses that the City has incurred
on his behalf. (all in favor)
2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a reaiution
was introduced "FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FUNDS"
AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Harry Peterson, Roger Peterson, Powell
and Mayor Junker
NAYS - -None (see resolutions)
3. On motion of Councilman Roger Iterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the Clerk
was directed to open the one bid from the Stillwater Gazette for the Official
Advertising for the City of Stillwater. (all in favor)
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Harry
Peterson, the contract for the Official Advertising for the City of
Stillwater for the calendar year 1980 was awarded to the Stillwater
Gazette. (all in favor)
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4. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick
the Council followed the recommendation of Mayor Junker for the re- appoint-
ment of Thomas Farrell and Charles Swanson for three year terms for the
Stillwater Planning and Zoning Commission. (all in favor)
5. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, Dennis
Sullivan and Linda Kluy were re- appointed for three year terms and John
Benson was appointed for a three year term to replace David Eckberg on the
Recreation Commission. (all in favor)
6. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
the Council appointed Roger Peterson to serve another threeyear term on the
Dutch Elm Disease Commission. (all in favor)
7. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson,
Jean Morse and Nancy Pederson were appointed to the Library Board for a three
year term and Delores Dinzeo was re- appointed for a three year term as
recommended by the Mayor. (all in favor)
8. Mr. Kriesel reported to the Council that there are some stumps that have not
been removed on Mr. Horak's contract for 1978 for the removal Diseased Elm
Trees. There was discussion about reducing the bond to cover the cost of the
unfinished work on this contract.
NEW BUSINESS
1. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
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)
2. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
the Council set the hearing date for Case No. 373 for Ganus Deiss for rezoning
on West Olive Street, and Case No. 374 for Ganus Deiss for a Special Use
Permit to build a duplex in a one - family zone on Pine Tree Trail for January 22,
1980 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor)
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman
Bodlovick, the City Attorney made the first reading by title of
an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383,
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON WEST OLIVE STREET.' (all in favor)
INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - (continued)
1. MARY EMANUELSON, 1017 South Second Street, appeared before the Council regard-
ing the decision on the Nelson School court case.
DAVID MAGNUSON stated that the City had just receivelin yesterday's mail Judge
Dablow's Order which was signed by him on December 27, 1979 - it provides that the
temporary injunction continue in effect; that the City communicate with River
Town Restoration and the Zoller- Larson partnership to determine if their offer
is still in effect - if it is still in effect the parties should proceed to
negotiate any unsettled matters - the negotiations to be conducted in a manner
consistent with his opinion - negotations shall proceed with due deliberate
speed, but in any event shall be concluded within ninety days; if the results
of the negotiations are such that the Council finds that there is no prudent
and feasible alternative to destruction, then the City may apply to the Court
for additional relief.
The memorandum along with the order reminded the City that it is "the
paramount concern" of the law is that historic resources be protected and that
the City has an obligation to proceed in good faith to preserve the school -
he is not ordering that the City grant variances and if the City feels that in
the public interest it would be hurt by granting variances, then the Council
should not do it.
On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
the City Attorney was directed to contact Mr. Horak and establish
a reasonable security bond fr_ the unfinished portion of his contract
and that the original bond be released upon receipt of an acceptable
agreement. (all in favor)
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell,
the Council felt that they should obey what the judge has set forth in this
Order and request that the City Attorney contact the Zoller- Larson Developer
to find out from them whether or not they are still interested and whether they
would still proceed and have him report back at the next regular meeting.
(all in favor)
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APPLICATIONS
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, the
following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor)
Berwald Roofing Co., Inc. Roofing Renewal
2440 North Charles Street, North St. Paul 55109
Carl Bolander & Sons General Renewal
2933 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis 55408
Croixland Excavating General Renewal
10003 Mendel Road North, Stillwater
Gordon Jackson Masonry & Brick Work Renewal
812 West Abbott Street, Stillwater
Martin G. Kvaas General Renewal
1115 South Third Street, Stillwater
Miles Garages, A Division of Insilco General Renewal
4500 Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis 55412
George W. Olsen Construction Co., Inc. General Renewal
P. 0. Box 12, Stillwater (1902 S. Greeley St.)
George Seigfried Construction Co. General Renewal
11223 - 32nd St., N., Lake Elmo Mn 55042
The Sussell Co. General Renewal
1850 Como Avenue No., St. Paul 55108
Woodland Cabinet & Construction Co. General Renewal
11596 St. Croix Tr. N., Stillwater
- - -On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell, a
One Day Sunday Liquor License was granted to the American Legion Post No. 48
for Sunday, January 20, 1980. (all in favor)
- - -On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the
following Regular On Sale Liquor License was approved together with Dram Shop
Insurance:
Gerald L. Perkl - Grand Garage and Gallery
324 South Main Street, Stillwater (all in favor) Renewal
- - -On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the
following "Sunday On -Sale Liquor" License was approved together with Dram Shop
Insurance:
Gerald L. Perkl - Grand Garage and Gallery
324 South Main Street, Stillwater (all in favor)
- - -On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman R. Peterson, the follow-
ing Cigarette Licenses were approved:
Gerald L. Perkl - Grand Garage and Gallery
324 South Main Street, Stillwater (all in favor) New
Happy Thomsen - Hap's Sinclair Service, Inc.
Second and Myrtle Streets, Stillwater
(all in favor)
COMMUNICATIONS
From the Minnesota Energy Agency - BURNING WOOD SAFELY (no action)
Renewal
New - transfer
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
1. There was a request from Douglas waklquist Builders, requesting permission to
park a dump -box on South Main Street by the Croixside Press for two months.
There was discussion about parkin;; this in the back and the Police Chief felt
that Main Street was the best place for the location of this box; there could be
prblems with snow plowing.
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On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson,
the Superintendent of Public Works and Director of Public Safety were
instructed to contact the Croixside Press and see if they can have a smaller
one in the back if possible and if there isn't room, it can be put in front
and in any case whatever size they use, it must be moved for snow removal.
(all in favor)
CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT
1. Mr. Krisel distributed to the City Council copies of the Proposed Budget for
1980 for their study and possible adoption at the Council meting on January 22,
1980. There was a letter of explanation indicating the changes rade from the
original draft.
2. On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
the Council approved the increase of the mileage allowance for the Public
Safety Director from $100 per month to $140 per month. (all in favor)
3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, that the
mileage allowance for all other employees to be 190 per mile effective
January 1, 1980. (all in favor)
4. There was discussion on the contract with Junker Sanitation, Inc. for the
removal of garbage and rubbish from all residential dwellings in the City
of Stillwater.
There was reference to Paragr,ph 3 - line 8 and that the wording be
changed to read "may make" rather than "shall be obligated" as indicated
in the draft.
In paragraph 9 the public liability insurance was set at $500,000/
1,000,000 and property damage at $100,000.
In paragraph 10 the mount of the bond should be changed from $10,000 to
$2,500.
Mr. Junker's attorney suggested that there be an arbitration clause in
the contract but the Council members did not feel that was necessary and Mr.
Magnuson explained the various procedures that could be used for this purpose,
and he did not feel that this would do anybody any good and the Council concurred
since there has not been a problem in the past in working ou the problems
5 anresolution seconded
INFILTRATION/INFLOW Bodlovick,
ON/ NFLOW ANALYSIS'
AYES -- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilmen Harry Peterson, Roger Peterson,
Powell and Mayor Junker
NAYS- -None (see resolutions)
6. Mr. Kriegel informed the Council that there will be a hearing at the Metro-
politan Health Board on January 16, 1980 to discuss the application by the
City of Oakdale and the Stillwater Ambulance Service for an ambulance license
application to service the lower half of the City of Oakdale. The EMS service
area has approved this and the Washington County Health Board has also made
a recommendation that they support this.
He felt that the more runs that the Stillwater Ambulance Service makes,
there would be a more favorable picture as to what they are going to charge
the City of Stillwater and the ambulance subsidy that they request.
MAYOR JUNKER was very much opposed to this support and felt thrt the City of
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COUNCILMAN ROGER PETERSON felt that it should decrease the City's costs by
expanding the area and the total costs could be spread over a wider area,
hopefully reducing the costs and if they are asking for opinions - we have
nothing to do with setting the area - this is done by the State of Minnesota-
he did not see anything wrong with the City saying that we think it would be
logical for the Stillwater Ambulano Service to handle it.
COUNCILMAN POWELL felt that it would be reasonable to find out if Mr. Cropp
could service this area without reducing the service to our community. He
also felt that the larger the area the more that it would appear that the
cost should be less but he would not want to do it if it meant a sacrifice
of our service; if there is an emergency we need the service.
COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated that there are two applications and she did
not know that the more area they cover there should be a cost reduction in
charges he have place
here to cover
that area.
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THE MAYOR DELCARED A RECESS FROM 8:45 to 9:00 P.M.
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On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, that
the City of Stillwater make a recommendation to the Metropolitan Health
Board that we support the EMS application for Stillwater. Ambulance Service
for the Oakdale Service Area. (all in favor)
7. Mr. Kriesel informed the Council regarding the mediation with the Firefighter's
Association on January 7, 1980 and an impasse has been declared in this matter.
The City offered $104 per month in salary over three years plus an increase of
$32.00 per month for hospital /medical coverage - this would be 100% of the
single coverage and 75% of the family coverage; the Firefighters counter -
offered with a salary increase of $176 in 1980 and 100% of the single coverage
and 75% of the dependent coverage and for 1981 they want a cost of living
increase of 5% plus 85% of the difference between 5% and the cost of living;
also in 1981 they want 1007, single coverange and 100% of the family coverage
with an additional 7§% clause in the longevity clause after 15 years, and we
will be going into arbitration.
The City offered the Public Works 60c per hour over the next thee years
which comes out to $104 per month plus an additional day and half holiday day -
the day after Thanksgiving and a half day either before Christmas or New Years.
The City Coordinator was instructed to release the News Release on
this matter which he had prepared.
MR. MAGNUSON stated that the Mediator will send the three issues to the City
for a written statement on their final positions on these and then it is
certified to the Arbitrator. The arbitrator is not bound to pick either
position - he can pick middle ground if he would like, but after July 1st
it will be difference - he will have to either pick the City's proposal or
the employee's proposal and he felt that the intent of that law was to
make the offers more reasonable in the beginning.
CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT
1. MR. ELLIOTT reviewed with the Council his most recent report on the Lily Lake
Level and the pumping of the same. This was an update of the 1974 report. He
briefly reviewed this report with the Council with the use of the special map
that was prepared showing the areas that are contributory to Lily Lake and
McKusick Lake. The total area for the Lily Lake Drainage is about 700 acres
and the surface area of Lily Lake is 26 acres - the McKusick Lake drainage area
is 485 acres and the lake surface area is about 46 acres. There is a pipe
under Owens Street to take care of the overflow fro McKusick Lake and he
cited the capacity of this pipe.
He felt that there is no alternative other than pumping to correct the
situation with a permanent pumping station - there had been discussion about
using the Cristifuli Pump, but he felt that a permanent one would be a better
long range solution.
He stated that both reports have been sent to the DNR and in a telephone
conversation they have little objection to the proposal as the City would be
protecting Brown's Creek be assessed or financed. Most of these same people
have already been assessed for storm sewers and since the City does maintain
a recreation facility on the south side of the lake it would be more of a
City wide benefit This project would improve the quality of the water in
Lily Lake and also control the levels. The cost of the project is $21,000.
The date of February 12, 1980 was set for an imformational hearing on
the proposed pumping of Lily Lake.
2. MR. ELLIOTT asked about the status of the Augustine Plat and COUNCILWOMAN
BODLOVICK stated that Mr. Folz was to get information from Mr. Elliott as
to the drainage pattern for this property and come back to the Joint Powers.
MR. ELLIOTT stated that he reported at the Joint Powers meeting that it
is necessary that storm sewers be constructed in order to satisfy the
drainge of the Augustine Plat which is immediately south of the Forest Hills
Addition which has no storm sewers - there is no way that they will approve
the Augustine Plat without providing some storm sewers - the Joint Powers had
asked for his opinion on the street grade, utilities and drainage and he did
present that report to the Joint Poers and it is feasible that all of those
things be resolved and can be solved and in order to do it in detail he felt
that the plat would have to be brought before the Council if approved by the
Joint Poers and a request for an engineering study be done on it - that would
require some field survey wok in order to determine the route of the storm sewer
which would have to go through the Forest Hills Addition and some of this would
have to across some streets that are proposed for surfacing next spring and
could not go down 61st Street due to the elevation.
There should be a peition from these people for this work before the Council
can proceed.
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He also made reference to the platting of some of the Outlots in the
Industrial Park which were discussed earlier this evening and he felt that the
City should sit down with these people to find out what their plans are for
this property - he was looking for some better communications between the
Joint Powers and the City of Stillwater.
His current response to the Joint Powers, if ordered by the City Council
to provide some information to the Joint Powers, he is doing it and did not
feel that he could operate on his own, but totalling through Mr. Kriesel.
3. MR. ELLIOTT stated that the I/I action taken this evening was very timely since
the application for these funds has not been made by MWCC to PCA for the million
dollars but it is suppose to go in next week.
4. MR. ELLIOTT commented on the article written by Mr. Broede on a $30,000 "desk -
Lop" study and he confirmed the fact that the previous report was a "desk -top"
study - the new study there will be meters set in the system and there is a
great deal of field work to be done in this and is not a so- called "desk top"
study.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council
authorized the attendance of Bruo:Klosowsky to the Sexual Abuse Seminar on
January 30, 31 and February 1, 1980 and said expenses to be paid by the School
District. (all in favor)
2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, Chief
Abrahamson and Firefighter Robert Barthol were authorized to attend the Arson
Investigation School at Arden Hills on February 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1980. (all in favor)
PUBLIC WORKS
1. MR. SHELTON reported that Jeff Junket and Dave Reichow will be going to the
sewer school on January 23, 24 and 25, 1980. Originally it was approved for
Jeff and George Deithart to go, but Mr. Reichow will go in place of Mr. Diethert.
2. On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council
authorized Mr. Shelton to secure quotes on two pickup trucks for the Public Works
Department. (all in favor)
3. Mr. Shelton reported that on the street light request on the Frontage Road that
the Northern States Power Co. was out here the other day and there is no way
that this light can be put until spring and he will notify the Hooleys that this
is the earliest date.
4. MR. SHELTON reported that they will be hauling snow to the old dumpsite starting
tonite and that there is very little wood left and he suggested that an article
be placed in the Gazette regarding the fact there will be no more wood until
possibly next fall.
On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the
Council directed that the City Coordinator place a news item in the paper
regarding the availability of wood at the old sumpsite. (all in favor)
PARKS AND RECREATION
1. MR. BLEKUM reported to the Council regarding a meeting that he had this evening
with the River Valley Lions regarding the improvements for the Pioneer Park area -
they have engaged a landscape architect from Park Nursery to formalize and draw
some plans and they have a proposal which will be presented to the Lions Club at
their next meeting on Monday and at the next Council meeting. The total cost is
about $13,000 to $20,000 and they hope to raise this money in conjunction with
other organizations within the area and they have a committee setup to get the
money. The plans are that it will be nothing but preparation next summer and
the first plantings may go in the fall.
2. MR. BLEKUM reported that at the last Recreation Commission they studied the rate
study for the Arena and they made a recommendtion at the rate for Ice Time next
year be set at $47.50 for everyone for any time - no differential for time or
organizations and this takes Council approval.
MR. KRIESEL stated that Mr. Sweeltna would like to be present when this
matter is discussed and this matter was held over for the January 22nd meeting.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL
MR. SNELSON presented to the Council copies of the annual report from his
department for 1979 for their revirw and study.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
1. MR. MAGNUSON briefed the City Council on the Melton condemnation which is a piece
of land 95 feet by 435 feet and the City acquired 30 feet of it for the road -
the argument that the City has been making all along is in a prior deed about
five owners back from Melton, there was a promise that the owners would convey
to the City, if needed, the right -of -way from this piece and the Melton's never
had notice of that - the issue was finally resolved by agreeing that it was
during the taking of a private easement for a public purpose and, therefore, the
land owner is entitled to certain condemnation at the rate of one -half of what
the market value would be. It was complicated further by the fact that after
the condemnation that the lot is no longer really buildable - they argued that
it was really 100 feet wide which was a buildable parcel and now it is 70 feet
wide which is less than minimum standards - the City argued that it was 95 feet
to begin with which was less than the 100 feet which was needed initially. The
Commissioners came in with $20,000 as an award which is approximately $1.50
per square foot for the land taken. Our testimony based on our figures would be
one -half of that or $10,500 - that is beyond our appraisal but he felt that it
would be his advice to accept it. Right now he is involved with Joint Powers
to get a permit to do things and he has been turned down a couple of times and
he felt that we should not take an appeal.
MR. KRIESEL stated that we have already assessed on Local Improvement No. 127 -1
the amount of $10,000 and he felt that the way it should be handled is to pay
the $20,000 from the debt - service fund and twenty years from now when those bonds
become due the City will have to provide another $10,000 to retire the balance of
that debt.
MR. MAGNUSON stated that there could be a re- assessment of this additional
$10,000, and the Meltons have a right to appeal this in District Court and he
did not know what their position will be. The City will also have to pay the
Commissioner's fees.
On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, the
Council authorized the payment of the $20,000 to the Meltons's and the
Commissioner's fees for the condemnation of the property in the Stillwater
Industrial Park area. (all in favor)
COUNCILMAN HARRY PETERSON asked if the payment of this claim would commit the
City in any way to approve the use of the remaining parcel of land - grant
any variances from the zoning requirements, etc. - there is going to be a public
hearing on this before the Joint Powers next week.
MR. MAGNUSON stated what the law says on that if the remanent can be put to any
use then it is not a total taking - there are some uses that could be undertaken
out there other than a used car lot - there are somethings that could fit on that
parcel - what they want the City to do is widen that intersection and take the
whole thing and be done with it - the City is not bound to have them put a used
car lot there, but some reasonable use of it. This case was settled for $8,500
and the agreement was made and the Council had authorized it and then before the
checks were made out and sent over there, he was turned down by the Joint Powers
on a requdst of some kind and it was all off and he had to go back to the
commissioners for a new hearing on it.
On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Powell, the
Council authorized the payment of the $20,000 plus the commissioner's
fees for the condemnation award for the Melton property. (all in favor)
2. MR. MAGNUSON reported on the award for the Erickson property - the award is
$113,500.00 which is for about one acre - the original appraisal which the City
had from Eldon Robey was about $73,000 prior to the hearing when we got to the
Commissioner's hearing he updated his appraisal to $93,000 - Erickson's appraiser
testified that it was worth $130,000. He felt that what the commissioners did was
to split the difference and that amounts to about $2.50 per square foot and
this would be on the high side, and felt that this was a reasonable figure and
that the City should accept it. Ten years ago the City paid five to ten dollars
per square foot for the Reed Parking Lot - this is a peculiar site in that it is
uniquely suited to this sort of operation that Erickson has - the traffic flow,
the accessibility to the highway, the grade and he brought evidence to the
Commissioners that he still has the authority and allocation from the Federal
government for a million gallons a year and he could have made a lot of money from
this site. He may very well appeal this award.
On motion of Councilman Roger Peterson, seconded by Councilman Powell
the Council accepted the Commissioners award of $113,500 for the Erickson
property on South Main Street. (all in favor)
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MR. MAGNUSON said that what this means is that the Council is going to have
to find a way to pay for this $113,500 along with the $70,000 improvement
of the project. The statutes say that if the City assesses 51% of the cost
of that project somehow or other than we don't need a referendum - if we
assess less than that then we do need a referendum and has to be approved
by the voters. The Downtown businessmen have pledged in a real informal way
something around $80,000 which is not 51% - the other thing about that pledge
would not be equally and fairly as to the closeness of the parking area -
he felt that the Council should adopt some kind of an assessment policy of the
kind that North St. Paul has used where it is assessed on the different proximity
to the parking lot, available on -site parking spaces and possible expansion of
sites and then the whole downtown area would be assessed for it and he felt that
would be more fair.
There were questions raised about the total cost of the improvement and
how it could be paid for - the land is the biggest share of the cost and the
whole downtown district was notified of the improvement hearing which was the
flood plain district.
It was felt that we should have a cost estimate of the parking lot again
and we should get one: that will be useful, practical and the least expensive -
the value of the parking lot has not changed because in the summertime the City
needs that parking.
MR. ELLIOTT was directed to come up with some new figures on these costs for the
next regular meeting and Mr. Elliott reminded the Council of the letter that
they received from the DOT a couple of weeks ago and on the highway related
improvements at one time they were going to pay 100% of them and they are now only
paying 75% of these costs.
There was discussion about the plans for the filling station and these files
will be available for the next Council meeting.
On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman
Bodlovick, the Council rescinded the earlier motion to accept the
award and that this matter be laid on the table until the next
regular Council meeting.
(Councilman Roger Peterson opposed - motion carried)
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
1. MAYOR JUN &ER Made comments about the editorial which appeared in the Gazette after
the meeting which pertained to the manner in which the Council meetings are
conducated. There was discussion on the agenda at this time - all hearings
will start at 7:45 P. M.
2. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that the City has to have an audit of the
Revenue Sharing Funds.
On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman
Bodlovick, the Council appointed DeLaHunt & Voto to do the Revenue
Sharing Audit for the City of Stillwater. (all in favor)
3. On the news release on the Firefighters Mediation there were a few corrections
made on the initial release.
QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES
None
ORDINANCES
First reading - Amending Ordinance No. 383 - Rezoning Certain Property on
West Olive Street.
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted:
1. Directing the Payment of the Bills.
2.* Distribution of EMS Funds
3. Infiltration - Inflow Grant
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ADJOURNMENT - On motion of Councilman Powell, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick,
the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
Attest: 4. , . fl v . f' ,41r1L.. «.f
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Mayor
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