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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-21 CC MIN7 392 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. Present: Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker Absent: Also Present: Press: None Citizens: Rod Lawson INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS_ 1. ROD LAWSON appeared before the City Council in behalf of the developers of the Bayport Marina and they are interested in leasing the Legion Beach property from the City of Stillwater. The marina will have about 40 cradominiums with about 240 slips for boats and he requested that they hold off for about three weeks for any kind of a contract for the leasing of this property and they will have a Wore concrete proposal from this group. He felt that it would have a tendency to bring some of these boats to the Stillwater side and bring the people into the downtown area of Stillwater. MR. BLEKUM reported that the Council authorized him to advertise and the Commission discussed it and they came up with the idea to put this in the Stillwater Gazette on Thursday, April 23rd and in the Minneapolis Tribune this weekend and the deadline for the return of the proposals is the 31st of July. PIRE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL None Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell Cuty Attorney, Magnuson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Building Official, Zepper Fire Chief, Chial Consulting Engineer, Elliott COMMITTEE REPORTS April 21, 1981 4:00 P. M. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. MR. ABRAHAMSON distributed to the Council some background material on Jon. Casey, one of the applicants for the Police Officer position with the City of Stillwater. There was discussion about the rules and regulations on the hiring of Police Reserves and part -time police officers, and applications that have been received for these positions. There wasn application for a part -time officer who would receive no compensation. (No action taken at this time) MR. CHIAL asked the Council if they would like to have their picture taken with the new fire truck when it arrives within the next month. (No decision indicated) 1. MR. ZEPPER asked the Council if they have made any decision about the licensing of apartments and it was indicated that they had not done anything about it but he will work with the City Attorney on an ordinance for this matter. 2. MR. ZEPPER reported that he has not heard from Steve Olin and he will be in touch with him again. 3. MR. ZEPPER brought up the matter of requiring permits for parking lots which we do not have at the present time which would help control the drainage and there was discussion on this with the engineer - the matter was laid over for the next regular meeting. He felt that it could be a policy decision since there is something in the ordinance which states inspections not listed shall be $15.00, and there would be no inspection made on these parking lots, which would apply to existing buildings. 4. MR. ZEPPER reported that he and the Police Chief have been receiving complaints on West Anderson of a property owner who has 17 cars in his backyard and they are all licensed. CHIEF aot talked to party, that the neighbors Council haveub and down to see him - he will check to find out if he has a "fleet" license for the sale of these cars. ■ 392 I • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. Present: Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Press: Citizens: INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS 1. ROD LAWSON appeared before the City Council in behalf of the developers of the Bayport Marina and they are interested in leasing the Legion Beach property from the City of Stillwater. The marina will have about 40 condominiums with about 240 slips for boats and he requested that they hold off for about three weeks for any kind of a contract for the leasing of this property and they will have a more concrete proposal from this group. He felt that it would have a tendency to bring some of these boats to the Stillwater side and bring the people into the downtown area of Stillwater. MR. BLEKUM reported that the Council authorized him to advertise and the Commission discussed it and they came up with the idea to put this in the Stillwater Gazette on Thursday, April 23rd and in the Minneapolis Tribune this weekend and the deadline for the return of the proposals is the 31st of July. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. tot. ABRAHAMSON distribhted to the Council some background material on Jon Casey, one of the applicants for the Police Officer position with the City of Stillwater. There was discussion about the rules and regulations on the hiring of Police Reserves and part -time police officers, and applications that have been received for these positions. There wasn application for a part -time officer who would receive no compensation. (No action taken at this time) FIRE CHIEF Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell Cuty Attorney, Magnuson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Building Official, Zepper Fire Chief, Chial Consulting Engineer, Elliott None Rod Lawson COMMITTEE REPORTS April 21, 1981 4:00 P. M. MR. CHIAL asked the Council if they would like to have their picture taken with the new fire truck when it arrives within the next month. (No decision indicated) BUILDING OFFICIAL 1. MR. ZEPPER asked the Council if they have made any decision about the licensing of apartments and it was indicated that they had not done anything about it but he will work with the City Attorney on an ordinance for this matter. 2. MR. ZEPPER reported that he has not heard from Steve Olin and he will be in touch with him again. 3. MR. ZEPPER brought up the matter of requiring permits for parking lots which we do not have at the present time which would help control the drainage and there was discussion on this witn the engineer - the matter was laid over for the next regular meeting. He felt that it could be a policy decision since there is something in the ordinance which states inspections not listed shall be $15.00, and there would be no inspection made on these parking lots, which would apply to existing buildings. 4. MR. ZEPPER reported that he and the Police Chief have been receiving complaints on West Anderson of a property owner who has 17 cars in his backyard and they are all licensed. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON asked that the Council go up and take a look at it and he has not talked to this party, but the neighbors have been down to see him - he will check to find out if he has a "fleet" license for the sale of these cars. i • • • • • n • No report 1 r • April 21, 1981 5. NR. ZEPPER inquired about the pole barn and the limitation on the size of garages ordinance which was discussed at an earlier meeting and MR. MAGNUSON will draft one for the second reading later today. (See City Attorney's Report) 6. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized the Building Official to attend a seminar on Friday, April 24, 1981 and on Friday, May 8, 1981 and withheld approval of a two -day seminar at Grand Rapids for July 23 and 24, 1981. (all in favor) PARKS AND RECREATION CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. MR. ELLIOTT reviewed with the Council the uniform roadway lighting proposal for the Stillwater Industrial Park. The lighting system outlined in Drawing No. 1 is estimated to cost $252,110 and a portion of this c be funded through USA funds in accordance with their rules and regulations on the state aid streets located there and on the inter- sections. Of this amount $201,950 would be assessed to these property owners - he fears that wooden poles will be put at various locations and would detract from the area. He also explained the other drawings on this project to the Council together with the cost figures involved. He suggested and the Council concurred that there would be an informational hearing on this proposal before proceeding with this project. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald the Council ordered an information hearing for the lighting proposal for the Industrial Park for May 19. 1981 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) 2. MR. ELLIOTT reported to the Council the matter of the excess fill on the Feely Plat and the fact that now Charter Oaks has a void for fill on their project and he will be working with the Feelys and the members of Charter Oaks on this fill and will negotiate such an agreement. 3. MR. ELLIOTT informed the Council about the problem with the Charter Oaks Develop- ment and the owner of the property at the west of Orleans Street - he felt that Charter Oaks should have to build some type of terrace timber retaining wall to make a better transition in the grade at this point. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, Mt. Ellidtt was directed to write a letter to Charter Oaks req.Eing the contractor to build some type of terraced timber wall on the northwest ccrner and submit a plan to the Joint Powers. (all in favor) (Ann Bodlovick will bring this matter up at the Joint Powers Meeting on April 22, 1981) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. MR. MAGNUSON distributed to the Council copies of material relating to the sale of paraphenial as it relates to the 1939 code which the City has adopted and which is void, and this type of thing is hard to regulate. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE, CHAPTER 31 ZONING" (Ordinance No. 592) The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The chair then put the questions, "Shall this ordinance pass ?" and on roll call the ordinance was unanimously adopted. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council about the court summons on the awarding of the contract for the removal of t e Diseased Elm Trees for 1981 and Mr. Magnuson indicated that someone fror .he Council should be present on April 27, 1981 at the Washington County Courthouse -- Councilwoman Bodlovick volunteered to be present for this hearing. Mr. Magnuson stated that the City should be prepared to detail some of the problems that we had with David Johnson his previous contract with the City. 3931 • • • • • • K3 • April 21, 1981 2. MR. ERIESEI. informed the Council that he is receiving calls on the Nelson School and that July 12th, 1981 is the deadline for certain items to be completed on their Development Agreement and he recommended that a letter be sent to Bob Hagstrom reminding them that they do have a Development Agreement to comply with. MR. MAGNUSON was directed to send Mr. Hagstrom a letter stating that the City would like to remind them that their agreement for the first year is about up and remind them of what is expected to be finished by that date. 3. MR. RRIESEL informed the Council about a change in the law regarding the retainage on contracts which could be supplemented by a security deposit and he has a request from Arcon Construction that the City release the retainage which is $9,224.14 and they have submitted a letter from the bank that they do have on deposit a $10,000 savings certificate which is being held in behalf of the City of Stillwater. (Local Improvement No. 185) On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the City Attorney was asked to check out this law before this retainage is paid off. (all in favor) ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting recessed at 5:40 P. M. to 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) Attest: 4 .1.1", - .„ City Clerk Mayor • • O. • • • n COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota RECESSED MEETING The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Junker The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker Absent: Also present: Citizens: None April 21, 1981 7:30 P. M. Finance Director - Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: Julie Edstrom - Free Press Robert Anderson, James Johnson. Randy Gibson, William Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Jon Casey, Larry Dauf£enbach, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Morse INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS MR. ROBERT ANDERSON, 207 West Myrtle Street, appeared before the Council regarding the problems that he has experienced and is having with his neighbor George Schmitt at 208 West Chestnut whereby he puts his leaves and trees over the bluff and they end up on his property and the water from his swimming pool when it is flushed out comes into his garages. He requested that the Council do something about these problems. The City Attorney was directed to write a letter to Mr. George Schmitt requesting that he put the water from his pool into the storm drain and that he cut down the trees that have been marked and discontinued putting the leaves over the bank. PUBLIC HEARING This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 410 for Richard Morse, 1319 West Pine Street for an eleven (11) foot front yard setback for a garage addition. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette on April 10, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR. MORSE was in attendance and showed the proposed plans to the Council. No one appeared in favor or opposed to this request. The Planning Commission approved this variance on April 6, 1981. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council followed the recommendation of the Planning Commission ani approved the eleven foot front yard setback for a garage addition for Richard Morse, 1310 West Pine Street. (all in favor) PETITIONS From James D. & Kathryn Dallager and John F. & Jeanne Smith for annexation to the City of Stillwater. MR. MAGNUSON asked that the Council take this matter under advisement and the reason being there are two other parcels up there - one that Bering owns and the one that Raduenz owns and it is possible that if the Council wants to annex this property that they also include these two parcels and Mr. Kriesel will contact these two parties to see if they want to be included In this annexation - this can be annexed by Ordinance since it is not in the Orderly Annexation area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick the Council authorized the installation of additional parking meter locations as recommended by the Public Safety Director with the possible change of the one by the Legion Club so that the loading zone is not on the corner as indicated because of obscuring the stop sign at this location. (all in favor) 395 • • • • • 196 2. The request from John F. Hansen for seven feet of City property on South Third Street - Mr. Magnuson reported that he will have to check out as to whether or not the City can negotiate a sale of that property or if there has to be some kind of a public auction or sale - he will have this information by the next regular meeting. 3. Discussion was held on the amending of the House Moving Ordinance and Randy Gibson, 406 Hanson Place spoke to this issue and submitted to the Council the sections that they would like to have the Council consider for possible change. They were opposed to having a public hearing since there is not such a hearing for a new house and MR. MAGNUSON stated that there are two reasons for the public hearing (1) so that the structure can be looked at to see if it comples with the code and make sure that proper things are done to bring it up to code; (2) that the architecture is compatable to a certain extent to the neighborhood into which it is being moved. MR. GIBSON contested that if you have a public hearing you will only have complaints as a house on wheels does not look good. MR. MAGNUSON felt that the aethestic decision should be made by the City Council and not the Building Official. He further stated that most of the lots are built on in the City, but that this ordinance would have its greatest effect on a new development like Deerpath or Oak Glen. MAYOR JUNKER asked that the Council review the items that the contractors have underlined as objectionable and see if some of these things can't be changed and a revised copy or draft will be sent to them to see if it is satisfactory. 1. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junket NAYS - -None (see resolutions) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (continued) None at this time April 21, 1981 APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman MacDonald, seconded by Councilwoman Aviae, the following (all in favor) Contractor's Licenses were apporoved: Asphalt Driveway Co. 1211 East Highway 36, St. Paul, Mn. 55109 Dave Bell Masonry R. R. #1. Box 115 -A. Stillwater The Carpenters - Judd Cates 15823 - 100th St. No., Stillwater Gerald J. Cook - St. Croix Improvement Co. R. R. #2, Box 280 -A, Somerset, Wi. 54025 Wayne Herr Construction Co. P. 0. Box 294, Stillwater Stephen Herelton 1209 North Second St., Stillwater Roger Construction 1061 - 109th Ave. N. E., Blaine, Mn. 55434 Simon 0. Johnson 5725 Oakgreen Ave. Richard H. Jonk - R. #2, Box 252 -E, Minnesota Package 6922 - 55th St. N. N., Stillwater Jonk Masonry Somerset, Wi. 54025 Products, Inc. (Pacific , North St. Paul 55109 Roofings, Inc. 595 Randolph Ave., St. Paul 55102 Blacktopping Renewal Masonry & Brick Work Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General Renewal General New General Renewal Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Renewal Renewal Roofing Renewal (continued on page 397) Masonry & Brick Work Pool & Patio) General • • • • 4 1 • • • •• Dennis Tarbet dba Tarbet Excavating Excavators New Box 197, Lakeland, Mn. 55043 Gary Teed Construction Co. 10155 Perkins Ave. N., Stillwater Masonry & Brick Work Renewal On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, an Auctioneer's License was approved for She n, Hudson, 'Ai. 54016 (all in favor) IOW - - -On motion of Councilman MacDonald, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the follow- ing Beer Permits were approved: (all in favor) DATES HOURS Sat., Aug. 15, 1981 8 A. M. to 10 P. M. Sun., Aug. 16, 1981 12 Noon to 10 P. M. Sat., April 25, 1981 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. Sat., July 4, 1981 6 P. M. to 11 P. M. Sun., May 17, 1981 1 P. M. to Closing Sat., May 16, 1981 1 P. M. to 6 P. M. Sat., May 9, 1981 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. ORGANIZATION Eagles March 9, 1981 March 17, 1981 March 17, 1981 March 24, 1981 April 7, 1981 LOCATION Lily Lake Park April 21, 1981 School Bus Drivers Assoc. Lily Lake Park Downtown Retail Council - Lowell Park St. Michael's Parish Picnic Pioneer Park UFE Employee Committee -Lily Lake Park Kelly's Lily Lake Park COMMUNICATIONS From Gerald T. Beall, 105 Lakeside Drive, Stillwater referring to the opening of a clogged drain and road repair in front of his home. MAYOR JUNRER indicated that Mr. Shelton is working on this problem From the League of Minnesota Cities - Disease Funding - Revenue Sharing ProposeCutback - Industrial Revenue Bonds MR. KRIESEL indicated that he would keep the Council informed on these matters. CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. The City Clerk requested the employment of two ballfied attendants for the Lily Lake Park and the Mayor asked that this be checked out before this resolution is passed (John Wohlers and Dean Boraas) COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) None at this time APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) Special Meeting Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting 6:30 P. M. 4:00 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. minutes of COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS COUNCILMAN MACDONALD asked Jon Casey some questions about his bec owing qualified as a police officer in order to work part -'ime and the time table for same which he explained at this time. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK inquired about an application which the Mayor received for a and the e MAYOR Officer action was taken matter for theirfnex Committee • 397 • • None OUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS ORDINANCES Attest:? ✓ Citw Clerk April 21, 1981 Second Reading - ORDINANCE No. 592 - Pole Barns and Garages RESOLUTIONS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P. M. & ,I.A- a- __, Mayor • •