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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-02 CC MIN• • 418 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota June 2, 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 Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker Absent: None Also Present: Press: None Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel City Clerk, Schnell City Attorney, Magnuson Superintendent of Public orks, Shelton Public Safety Director, Abrahamson Director of Parks & Recreation, Blekum Consulting Engineers, Elliott Building Official, Zepper Plannin3 Commission Chairman, Farrell Citizens: Mr. & Mrs. Kent Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walker, Betty Buschman, Brian Crombie, Harvey Stoltz, Edson Yon INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1 BRIAN CROMBIE, owner of Deerpath Addition, appeared before the Council regarding Interlachen Plat II and the sewer for same. This piece of property is bbout 33/4 acres and questioned if it could be divided into two parcels and not sewered and developed that way. MR. ELLIOTT felt that the lift station which is proposed with either Deerpath or Oak Glen would take care of this area and felt that it was unwise to allow on -site systems for this area. He reminded the Council of the Comprehensive Plan and policies - there was not a prohibition for on -site systems and eliminating those that are already in existence - they are currently working or the location of the lift station to be either on the north or south side of County Hy. No. 12 - this is the one thing that remains to be determined on this planning. MR. CROMBIE asked about one building site and an agreement to hook -up to the sewer when this comes through - MR. MAGNUSON stated that the problem of an agreement to hook -up to it, it would present a problem of assessment if it went by the property. MR. ELLIOTT quoted the figures for the SAC charges and other figures which ar no current figures and he feels that Deerpath will proceed before the Oak Glen Development - he should run a municipal size sewer down to this property from the '!ift station -he will go over this matter with Mr. Crombie. PETITIONS None PUBLLC HEARINGS 1. - -This was the day and time for the postponed hearing for Case No. 413 - Burgee Amdahl, 625 North Fifth Street for a variance for a garage. (No action taken since the applicant did not appear for this hearing.) 2 - -This was the day and time for the public hearing for Case No. 415 - Kent R. Anderson, 1017 Fourth Avenue South for a four foot sideyard variance for a garage separation regulation. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on May 22, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. • The Mayor opened the hearing. 4 The Planning Commission approved this request on June 1, 1981. MR. & MRS. KENT ANDERSON were in attendance and were available for questions, but on one appeared regarding this case The Mayor closed the hearing. • • • • taN • WIMP On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council granted the four foot sideyard variance for a garage separation regulation for Kent R. Anderson at 1017 Fourth Avenue South. (all in favor) 3. This was the day and time for the public hearing for Case for a fourteen foot sideyard variance to build a new home Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater official newspaper of the City on May 22, 1981 and copies property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. & Mrs. Walker were in attendance and reviewed their plans with the Council No one else appeared either in favor or opposed to this request. The Planning Commission unanimously approved this request on June 1, 1981. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council approved the fourteen foot sideyard variance for Mark Walker to build a new home at 925 North Martha Street. (all in favor) 4. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 417 for Harvey Stoltz for a lot area variance of 1,020 feet for a new single family dwelling at 709 West Elm Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the Coty on May 22, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Commission approved this request on June 1, 1981. MR. STOLTZ was attendance and questions were asked about the size of the house and placement of same - no further variances would be required. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council granted the 1,020 square foot variance for a new home at 709 West Elm Street to Mr. Stoltz. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council approved the payment of the balance due to Arnold Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,480.00 for the oil spill in the St. Croix River as recommended by Mr. Kriesel. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "AWARDING THE PAINTING OF THE ICE ARENA TO SCHUMANN BROS., INC. AT A BID PRICE OF $32,000.00." AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) The following bids were opened for this project at 3:00 P. M. on Friday, May 22, 1981 by Mr. Shelton. Mr. Kriesel and the City Clerk and Bernie Jahn: Bid No. 1 Bid No. 2 Bid No. 3 June 2, 1981 Odland Contracting Co. 3801 - 128th Ave. N. E. Blaine, Mn. 55434 Bid Bond Total Bid Allied Painting Renovating, Inc. 13721 South 34th St. Afton, Mn. 55001 Bid Bond Total Bid Schumann Bros., Inc. Box 8599 St. Paul, Minnesota Bid Bond Total Bid No. 416 - Mark Walker at 925 North Martha Evening Gazette, the were mailed to all $35,500.00 $32.780.00 $32,000.00 The advertisement for bids appeared in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on May 8, 1981 and in the Construction Bulletin. 419 • 1 • • • • I (42 0 June 2, 1981 3. The following bid was received for the repairs for the Library roof by Jack Shelton, Nile Kriesel and the City Clerk on Thursday, May 28, 1981 at 3:00 P. M. Bid No. 1 Thomas Finn Co., Inc. 370 Dayton Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Bid Bond Total Bid $17,380.00 The advertisement for bid appeared 19 i i n the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on May 15, The Council decided to postpone the awarding of this bid for two weeks. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING THE BEACH PERSONNEL AND SETTING THEIR SALARIES ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise Junker odlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Claim from Rochelle Martell for damages to her car on South Main aStreetfwasr)irected to be sent to the McGarry - Kearney Insurance Agency. 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council set the date of June 16, 1981 for the public hearing on Case No. 418a1fornRonalld)Busch- man for a lot area variance on Fifth Avenue South. 4. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS - continued None APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Befort Roofing Roofing New 256 E. Hurley, West St. Paul 55118 C. D. Cady Construction Co. Renewal 1633 East Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, Mn. 55420 General Cardinal Home Builders, Inc. General Renewal 297 South McKnight Rd., St. Paul 55119 Kellogg Construction Masonry &Brick Work Renewal 8455 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater Y Walter LaRoche & Dewey Dau General Renewal 14760 Scandia Tr. N., Scandia 55073 Midwest Roofing Roofing Renewal 914 University Avenue, St. Paul 55104 g Craig H. Strand General New 1535 Stagecoach Tr. So., Afton 55001 Trans & Craven Masonry Masonry & Brick Work Renewal 2221 Carver Avenue, St. Paul 55119 BEER PERMITS On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded Aviss, the following Beer Permits were approved: Kris Goulet - Labor Temple - June 13, 1981 - 6:00 P. M. to Midnite Stillwater Jaycees - Lily Lake Park - June 6 and 7, 1981 - Softball Tournament. • • • • June 2, 1981 COMMUNICATIONS - -From the Town of St. Joseph regarding a proposed concert at Birch Park Ski area. The Council was concerned with the traffic and the consequences following the dismissal of the crowds and that there are only two routes to get there - either through Stillwater or Hudson and there will be a lot of policing - nothing but grief. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council directed the Police Chief to attend the gathering or meeting on June llth and express their concerns s favor) wth the hope that the Town Board will deny the permit. - -From the League of Minnesota Cities on the Restrictive Levy Limits for all Cities in the Tax Bill. (Information only) CITY CLERK'S REPORT Harry 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, Peterson was named Vice - President for the City Council. (all in favor) 2. Mayor Junker requested that the appointment of a member to the Board of Water Commissioners was delayed until the June 16th meeting. 3. There orumsforstheiromeetingstandpit baassdecided the that Mr. to some o having dicussin about the members who have continually been absent from their meetings. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council about a bill from Stillwater Township in the amount mountt ff 22 $ for ore orkythat3theywhave. done on Neal Avenue and requesting Following some discussion the Council directed that Mr. Shelton and Mr. Kriesel check this out regarding a long time agreement between the City and the Township on this type of services. 2. MR. KRIESEL has received an inquiry from George Parker at Fourth and Oak for sewer for the old church building and as to whether or not the City should under- take the project and assess same to Mr. Parker. He felt that possibly it could be added to the contract for Deer)ath and he would be the only benefited property owner as the rest of them are already sewered. There was discussion about the number of apartments that he will put into this building and the parking for same - one enclosed and one outside for each unit. MR. ELLIOTT will check into a way that we can get him hooked into the City's system. COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING OFFICIAL l MR. r the JointgPowersaarea and was informed thatthecshouldhcontact approved Mr. Dan Koehler for same. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON informed the Council that he talked to Robert Carlson on Third and Orleans about the sidewalk and he will be talking to Mr. LaCasse to do the same. 2. of the Estreetsdandltheythavesdiscontinuedtdoinguthatawork and heawas0unables some to get a quote on same from them. They suggested that he contact Schifsky and Tower Asphalt for quotations for approximately 300 feet which would be put on St. Croix Avenue and on Orleans Street east of County Road No. 5 by Tom Thumb and Erickson Post.and he felt that the qutations would be about $2,500 for this work to be done. He will then negotiate these figures with these property owners and get back to the Council. 3. MR. uth Third and that he the confusio complaints with about the athree intersection three and the possibility of some type of signing for this intersection. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, Mr. Shelton was e c report from Ma. ted to put up s ig n thatewill do the be in jobafor) this intersection after getting 42 • • • • ■ • • • '422 June 1, 1981 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council authorized the temporary removal of the parking meter head at 114 East Chestnut d is pbasre kin residential parking ionlyvsisign subject to re- install- Chest if it proves PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council followed the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to erect a fence and sign the area by Lily Lake west of the Qualey, Hooley and Bergen property where people are fishing on private property. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE LOADING ZONE ON SECOND AND CHESTNUT TO THE THIRD METER LOCATION RATHER THAN THE FIRST ONE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS ON THIS INTERSECTION, AND INSTALL A METER AT THE CORNER LOCATION ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) PARKS & RECREATION 1. MR. BLEKUM presented to the Council the illustrations of the toilet units which are proposed for installation at Lowell Park - the cost of same are $18,000 per unit and there will be a need for two units. Mayor Junker will present this information to the Margaret Rivers Foundation. 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the follow- ing Beer Permits were approved: (all in favor) St. Croix Boom Co. Softball Team- O'Brien Field - June 20 and 21, 1981 - (all day - license to sell) Meisters Bar & Grill Softball Team - O'Brien Field - June 26, 27 and 28, 1981 - (all day - license to sell) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT MR ELLIOTT reported to the Council the correct figures on the Interlachen Plat II utilities and these figures were $19,000 per lot for sewer - water and streets plus a $544 charge for the lift station - this was at the time that this report was made when this property was all in the township - if the plans were done within two weeks for the Deerpath Development and this will require the same lift station and the problem for the City is that the SAC charge concept of only about $340 per lot, these lots would yield about $10,000 in charges and the total cost to the City would be $90,000 and if Reliance develops this would be about 70 lots which would ti about $23,000 - there would be a substantial deficit in the lift station costs depending highly upon how fast Oak Glen develops. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized to sign the deed for the sale of the seven foot strip of City owned property to John Hanson. (all in favor) 2. MR. MAGNUSON reported that the Municipal Commission has awarded the annexation of the Spirit of St. Croix (Hauge property) in the City's favor. 3. MR. MAGNUSON repc-ted on the Leighton Johnson Annexation hearing and the Municipal Board has taken this one under advisement. 4. MR. MAGNUSON reported on his conversation with John Harrigton on the capacity problem for the sewage plant - Mr. Harrington stated that the City should get a real good ha_.dle on the annexations that the City would be expecting in the future. Mr. Harrington feels that the only way that the City is going to get any capacity, including Lecuyer, is if we find out if Johnson is going to stage his capacity and perhaps use some of it after 1990 - they will not talk about us allocating a part of the Joint Powers area as there is a policy legislation made there - there will be upgrading of all of the plants and as it looks now all of the federal monies will be pulled from these plants - it will be all local money. They are not willing to trade the capacity in the Industrial area to any other area. Mr. Magnuson was directed to attend the meeting (public hearing) at the Metro Council on June 25, 1981 at 1:30 P. M. along with other members of the City at which time they will be talking about capacity. • • • • • n June 2, 1981 5. MR. MAGNUSON reported on the assessment appeals for the Parking Lot on South Main Street and he requested that he and Mr. Kriesel be authorized to sit down with and nds n e and assessments which would be offset by any On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Magnuson to negotiate these assessment appeals with the property owners. (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS, 1. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK brought up the matter of Cub Foods using the handicap parking areas for the sale of retail items and she was informed that four of these areas have been put back into use. 2. OOuutlotG"FS0andrhe matter now come the Crest rather across rather than Tower Drive. 3. mtion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, "EMPLOYING STEVEN POTT seconded A resolution PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER EFFECTIVE was JUNE 1, 1981 ". AYES--Councilwomen A Mayor Junker d Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and NAYS - -None (see resolutions) ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Awarding the Contract for the Painting of the Ice Arena - Schumann Bros. 3. Employing the Beach Personnel 4. Employ Steve Pott as a part -time police officer. 5. Loading Zone by Kinsel's Liquor Store. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. Attest: i ,e )µ'„a/i Ci Clerk Mayor 423 ■ •