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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-05 CC MIN• • COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota May 5, 1981 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Junker. The Invocation was given by the City Clerk. Present: Councilwomen A and andorodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Junker 0 NMI L./ Absent: Also Present: Press: Citizens: None Finance Director/Coordinator, Kriesel D Eitutin for Mr. Magnuson) Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineers, Elliott and Moore St. Croix Valley Free Press- Edstrom Joseph Gould, Reuben Granquist, Bob Thompson, Daniel Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. James Dallager, Mr. & Mrs. John Smith, Owen Thomas, David Johnson, Bruce Folz, William Lecuyer, Larry Dauffenbach, David Jaehne INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS. JOSEPH GOULD appeared before the Council regarding his proposed 18 Townhouse Units in Brown Creek Heights Addition. The Planning Commission went along with this as long as the on -site sewer permitsw -vif meet could- 15 n orlif to building there. MR. ZEPPER explained the on -site systems for the project - design it to fit and there is plenty of land - there will be four single family lots on the one side and he does ve development.haTherewilllbe nine buildings e with �two s nits in each i a of them. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise the Council set the date of May 19, 1981 at 7:30 P. M. for the public hearing on Case No. 409 for Heights Addition Gould construction of LToownhouse /CondominiumgUnn Creek Units. (all in favor) On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the City Coordinator made the first reading of an ordinance by title entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 31.01, SUBDIVISION 5 OF THE STILLWATER CITY AO (all in R) PETITIONS Frm tootheaCitygofnStillwatera- and Loan CountygRoad1No. annexation of certain land The Council referred this petition to the City Attorney for an opinion as to what action on the Comprehensive Physical Development Plans. that it might have Plans, PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on a proposal to undertake and finance a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act - Thompson Hardware Co., Inc. Notice er of the hearing was published ub ished in, the he8Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official eeofpt The Mayor opened the hearing. BOB THOMPSON Offered to answer any questions that the Council may have on his proposal. DANIEL NELSON has been helping in the preparation of all of the necessary papers for this bonding - the initial documents are written for up to $1,000,000 but now it seems that $625,000 bonding issue is what they are anticipating at this time. The Mayor closed the hearing. 399, • 1 • • 400 • • May 5, 1981 On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 411 for rezoning and a variance from Single Family to Multi - Dwelling for property for Reuben Granquist. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on April 23, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. REUBEN GRANQUIST appeared in his own behalf on this proposal and presented a plan for the use of his property, but the plans have not been firmed up. MR. BRUCE FOLZ inquired as to the type of zoning and he was informed that it would be RLC (Low Density Family) for the 33 acre parcel. MAYOR JUNKER requested that Mr. Granquist bring to the Council a drawing of the type of building that will go in there - an architect's drawing without going to too much expense so that the Council can satisfy all the neighbors and Mr. Granquist. MR. KRIESEL stated that if it s rezoned to RLC then there will be some standards that can be used and with a variance there could be a lot of problems. The Planning Commission approved the rezoning of this property. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise the Council continued the hearing on the Granquist proposal to May 19, 1981 at 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the City Coordinator made the first reading by title entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31.01 SUBDIVISION 5 OF THE STILLWATER CITY CODE ". (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF STILLWATER (Dallager & Smith) AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING JOHN WOHLERS AND DEAN BORAAS AS BALLFIELD ATTENDANTS FOR LILY LAKE PARK ". AYES -- Councilwoman Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Paterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 3. Mr. Kriesel explained that the $9,224.14 retainage for Arcon Construction has been included with the resolution for the payment of the bills, and this complies with the new law on such matters. 4. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the painting of the Ice Arena with said bids returnable on May 22, 1981 at 3:00 P. M. (all in favor) 5, On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the City Clerk was directed to re- advertise for the repairs of the library roof with said bids returnable on May 28, 1981 at 3:00 P. M. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. 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, Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) • • • • May 5, 1981 2. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council set the date of May 19, 1981 at 7:30 P. M. for the following Planning Commission cases: Case No. 413 - Burgee Amdahl, 625 North Fifth Street - variance for a four stall garage Case No. 414 - Jack Evert - variance for a front yard setback at Brick and Pine (all in favor) MW INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS None at this time APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: Custom Drywall 321 Burgess Street, St. Paul 55117 Plastering, etc. Renewal John L. & Allen Peterson R. R. #2, New Richmond, Wi. 54017 Roofing and Siding Renewal Rydeen Roofing Renewal R. #2, Somerset, Wisconsin 54025 General Robert Ulbricht dba Homesite Sanitation Co. R. #2, O'Neal Road, Hudson, WI. 54016 Disposal of Liquid Waste Materials into the Stillwater Sewer System Renewal COMMUNICATIONS Notice of hearing before the Municipal Board - Johnson /Linquist Annexation - May 27, 1981 - 9:30 A. M. - Washington County Courthouse. (No action) CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council directed Mr. Shelton to either talk to Mr. Drescher or write him a letter re- garding the recycling center at the Valley Coop suggesting that they find a different location for this operation. (all in favor) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. MR. RRIESEL informed the Council that there will be a Police Mediation session on May 20, 1981 at 9:00 A. M. at the Washington County Courthouse - he recommended that Cy Smythe attend this mediation session and that was agreeable to the Council. 2. MR. RRIESEL distributed to the Council the detailed literature on the League Conference on June 9 to 12, 1981 and he requested that the Council members get back to him by Friday, May 8th to make their reservations. 3. MR. RRIESEL informed the Council that on the Tree Removal Contract they had a session on Monday and written testimony is to be submitted to the judge by May 15, 1981. 4. The Board of Review is scheduled for May 12, 1981 from 10:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. and 6:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. Mayor Junker and Ann Bodlovick will be present all day Councilman MacDonald will be present in the evening session Councilwoman Avise will be present during the daytime hours. 5. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that he had an opinion from David Magnuson regarding John Hansen's request for the purchase of a piece of City property seven feet by fifty feet to the south of his building at 315 South Third Street for the extension of his air- conditioner compressors - the Administrative Committee was agreeable to a cost of $250.00 for this piece of property. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council followed the recommendation of the City Attorney for the conveyance of this property to John Hansen at a price of $250.00. (all in favor) 401' • • 1 : 402 BUILDING OFFICIAL No report Fay 5, 1981 6. MR. KRIESEL stated that the City Attorney asked that she Council review the two Conditional Use Permits for the :ichard Anderson Group Homes prior to their being signed. Everything appears to be okay on the 310 West Myrtle Street as as Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lanmers are concerned, but on the 306 West Olive Street permit they are saying th.tt it was their understanding that there should be permitted up to ten female residents and not the six - it was part of Barb's motion as he understood it, to allow six female residents plus the four children that the Andersons do have to bring it up to the ten that they are licensed for - (Mr. Kriesel read the law that Mr. Magnuson felt covered this operation and their license which stated that natural children shall be counted in the licensing number). Mr. Magnuson talked to Mr. Bousell from the Department of Welfare and they are investigating that and since then a letter has been received from Mary Smith which excluded the Anderson children from the licensing count and he felt that technically they would have to be issued a license fcr 14 to be within the law to take the Council off the hook - he recommended that this be tabled until the next regular meeting. Mr. Jaehne stated that the Council could be more restrictive than what the State allows based on the fact that there is more - with all the residential facilities in the area. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. MR. ELLIOTT explained the need for three easements for the Oak Glen Develop- ment - one on the Fischer property, one on the Trent property and the Reichow property which are necessary to provide the utility accesses to the development - they have all been described and they have drawings on all of them. On motion of Councilman MacDonald, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the City Attorney was instructed to attempt to receive the necessary easements for the Oak Glen Development utilities. (all in favor) 2. MR. ELLIOTT reported that they have not received the final plat for the Deer - path Addition which he will need to complete the final plans for the Oak Glen Development and Deerpath Plans for utilities. 3. MR. ELLIOTT reported on the levels of Lily Lake and McKusick Lake and with a little management these levels should be maintained at the required levels. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON reported on a joint venture with Washington County to fix Ferry Falls Hills which goes into Penthouse Acres. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council authorized the repair work on Ferry Falls Hill road in conjunction with Washington County at a cost of about $1,000.00. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Shelton reported on the quotation which he received from Gerhardt Roettger on the repair of the fence at Pioneer Park which was $1,450.00. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council authorized the repair of the fence at Pioneer Park at the quoted price by Mr. Roettger. (all in favor) 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodiovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized the attendance of Mr. Shelton at the Water Resource Management Work- shop on May 11, 1981 with a registration fee of $5.00. (all in favor) 4. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Harry Peterson, the Council authorized Mr. Shelton to have a survey done on the east line of Holcombe Street so that a marker can be placed to save a controversy in this area. (all in favor) PARKS & RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Harry Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following beer permits were approved: (all in favor) Junker Sanitation - Lowell Park (South Side) - June 15, 1981 - All day (to consume) St. Paul Company Clock & Globe Club - Lowell Park - June 12, 1981 - 5 to 8 P. M. Croixwood Baby Sitting Co -op - Pioneer Park - June 7, 1981 1 to 6 P. M. Deluxe Check Printers, Inc. - Lowell Park (South Side) - June 5, 1981 - 6 to 7:30 P. M. Cary Anderson - Labor Temple - May 9, 1981 - 6:00 P. M. to Midnite Amnesty International Group I - Pioneer Park - July 19, 1981 - 3 to 7 P. M. • • • • • May 5, 1981 2. MR. r that into COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK reported that she had received calls about Mr. Person's yard and MAYOR JUNKER reported on his conversation with Mr. Person and he suggested that the City go up there and remove whatever is there that he will allow the City to take and put it at the dumpsite. MR. SHELTON felt that we could send him a warning under the Nuisance it he did is take any equipment the equipmentandtgo on his have his property. and talkRto JUNKER directed that Jack nandand doWally legally. go up there 2. MAYOR JUNKER reported on a tree that was removed on Mrs. Holtorf's property on South Fifth Street and the removal of the stump and the damage to her lawn. Mr. Shelton reported that there is a Washington County Monument in that witthhp and take was of the will check this out 3. MAYOR JUNKER reported that the Margaret Rivers Foundation is willing to pay for the cost of new toilets in Lowell Park 112ating them in the south end of the park and he requested that Mr. Blekum secure costs of same. Alo by thesHi- Riseawithaa ountain pond andcpicnicrtablese park improvements 4. or of the on to the some picnic portion tables sked Mr. in that area. 5. COOC UN1 Police AN ANISE motion ne to hire M t . Chelstroadto )fill the vacancy not MAYOR JUNKER stated that he is not ready to make the appointment - by Friday he stated that we would know and then a decision could be made 6. bout secure costffigurestandrthistwork could be and in August. (He was directed to secure such figures) ORDINANCES First Readings - Amending Chapter 31.01, Subd. 5 of the Stillwater City Code (Rezoning ror Granquist) - Amending Chapter (Rezone for Joseph Subd. 5 of G5uof) the Stillwater City RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills 2. Thompson Hardware Industrial Revenue Bonds 3. Employment of Ballfield Attendants - Wohlers and Boraas 4. Accept Annexation Petition - Dallager and Smith ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M. Attest: 4..... A _- T— 0 City Clerk Mayor •