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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-07 CC MIN1 r • • 1 • OEM 1 w• COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota 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: Also Present: Press: Citaens: None July 7, 1981 7:30 P. M. Finance Director /Coordinator, Kriesel; City Clerk, Schnell; Assistant City Attorney, David Jaehne; Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks & Recreatirn, Blekum; Consulting Engineers, Elliott and Moore; Building Official, Zepper Stillwater Gazette, Liberty St. Croix Valley Free Press - Landekammer Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Buschmann, Don Raleigh, David Johnson, Reuben Granquist, Glenn Thompson, Randy Jeans, James Roza, Dr. Kranz, Charles Hood, Mrs. Larry Yank, Jim Gannon, Mrs. Bergstedt 443`. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS I + 1. REUBEN GRANQUIST appeared before the Council asking for reconsideration of his rezoning request which was denied at a previous meeting. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK suggested that he make application for a PUD and that the Building Inspector go over the matter with him, but MR. GRANQUIST could not see any reasons for not allowing the rezoning rather than a PUD and that the only objection would be Mr. Johnson - he stands to lose that property with proposed assessments of $24,000 plus taxes and interest - he felt thatthis would be confisca- tion of his property - there is no market for a house and he has to do this - he has no other way out - he asked why the Council objected so strongly to his request with 130 townhouses across the lake - COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK asked Mr. Elliott what the assessments would be to Mr. Granquist with the sewer going by his property and MR. ELLIOTT responded that he did not have this information with him this evening, but that his recollection was that for streets and utilities that it was like $15,000 per lot - these are larger lots and it would depend upon the size of the dwellings that are proposed and if it is not developed the assessments will be generated against this property - all abutting lands were treated as a connection charge basis - there would be two types of charges - a sewer connection charge and a water connection charge - there would be no assessment for streets or drainage- a street would not immediately abut Mr. Granquist's property - it would require some street construction to give him access - this could be about $14,000 for a typical residential lot. MAYOR JUNKER asked Mr. Granquist if he was still talking about 3 four -unit con- dominiums and MR. GRANQUIST replied that whatever is comfortable for the property so that they understand each other. He did not want to do anything to hurt the County or the City. He did not ask for this - it was brought on him by Mr. Johnson's Development and he would like to be treated fairly and felt that he was entitled to that. There will be no promoter coming in there because he will not sell it to a promoter - he will sell it to a contractor and he will have to find somebody that is right. COUNCILMAN PETERSON suggested previously that this be left as a nature preserve - but now he feels that this is now somewhat of a means of Mr. Granquist's livelihood to supplement his retirement income - he felt that the Council should seriously look at this question in the termsof whether or not they are denying him the right to use his substantial property which is away from any other existing properties to develop it in a reasonable manner and he had discussed this with Mr. Granquist since the last meeting he he has some real strong feelings that the Council should not sit here and deny him the opportunity to convert this into a little easier living for himself for his waning years. If the Council is going to be denying him a multiple - housing approval merely because they think what he puts up might interfere with the view or salability of properties adjacent that are considerably bigger, he did not feel that they were treating him fairly. He felt that the Council should give serious consideration to the rezoning with the understanding that there be some close controls as to what kinds of multiple housing would go into property - do not want 32 "cracker -box" townhouses out there as the property won't stand it - the concern is what if the Council does rezone it and he sells the property or it moves on his heirs, what controls does the City have - the legal counsel will have to tell the Council what kinds of restraints can be put on a rezoning permit - he was prepared ... to make a motion for reconsideration for the rezoning of this property. • b 1 • '444 , MR. JAEHNE stated that the Planned Unit Development is in lieu of rezoning and you would effectively would rezone but the City would maintain the control much more of the type of building put on there - as the progress goes forward it would have to have Council decision and it won't be passed on to anybody else. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE asked if some of the points in the PUD process could be by- passed by the Council and MR. JAEHNE confirmed this - the Council could make a determination that due to the fact that it is only 3k acres that certain pro- visions could be waived and he suggested that possibly he or Mr. Magnuson and Mr. Kriesel could set out the recommendations as to the requirements of the PUD. MR. KRIESEL briefly outlined what the requirements are for the PUD process but some of these requirements could be waived by the Council - it is a procedural thing rather than say that we are going to rezone to RCM - allow a PUD in there, the Council will have to approve of how many units will go in there - there is a thirty day hearing process. MAYOR JUNKER stated that with the PUD he would still have Multi- Family but it could be controlled a little stricter and that most of the contractors don't object to a PUD, and they would be aware of what they can do with it. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE asked Mr. Granquist if he would be willing to sit down with Nile and Dave to work out some kind of planning. MR. GRANQUIST stated there are many ways that the City could stop him and that his word is good - if the Council says that only three houses can go up that would be all that will go up there and there will be no need for a contract. DON RALEIGH speaking for David Johnson and the Oak Glen Development Co. just to clear the record, he has not taken any position on this and he has no objection to either a Townhouse development or a suitable residential - he did say at one point at a mdeting that he doesn't think apartments as such would be suitable, but anything is not objectionable. MR. GRANQUIST stated that this could possibly be four homes - if the economy wasn't what it is today, he would never have been here - there would have been four homes up there - it will be what is comfortable - nothing like out on Greeley Street - if the Council passes this tonite, he would be happy to sit down with Mr. Kriegel and Mr. Magnuson - he did not feel that he could keep coming back - he can't afford to lose it - RANDY JEANS, 1505 Meadowlark Drive, disagreed with Mr. Granquist on one issue that this development of the land is the only chance he has - at the last meeting the Council decided that this land be best left for open space and the City offered to buy that land - if he is not going to build that land himself and at some future date it will not be available and that the best legacy that he could leave the City would be open space on McKusick Lake. MAYOR JUNKER asked about approving a PUD this evening and MR. KRIESEL stated that this could not be done at this time as this would be a separate process and would require a hearing. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK responaed to Mr. Jeans about purchasing the property for parks. - with the dollars that the City has they cannot purchase the property. MR. JAEHNE stated that with rezoning there would be no control on the number of units - the only control would be the 2,800 square feet per unit and this was confirmed by the Building Official. MR. JAEHNE recommended that the and ask that Mr. Grangpist meet on the matter and look over the determine what can be waived to could be set for August 4, 1981 On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council set the date of August 4, 1981 at 7:30 P. M. for a public hearing to consider a PUD for Mr. Granquist's property by McKusick Lake. AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick and Councilman MacDonald NAYS -- Councilman Peterson (The Mayor did not indicate a vote on the motion) (Motion carried) (Mr. Granquist indicated that he is not selling off the land - the contractor will build on the property and he would sign a certified statement that they do what the Council wishes on this property) PETITIONS None July 7, 1981 Council take this request under advisement now with the City Attorney and the City Coordinator type of requirements that the PUD calls for and speed up the process and that the public hearing at 7:30 P. M. • • ■ l 1 • • n 1 1 • WINN July 7, 1981 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON CASE NO. 418 - Ronild Buschman, 1215 Fifth Avenue South for a variance on lot area size. MRS. RONALD BUSCHMAN, 1215 Fifth Avenue South, stated that they would like to either build or bring in a small house on the contingency that the land percolated out okay. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that the land involved only lends itself to an addition to the house rather than another building. MRS.BUSCHMAN asked if she would bring in a building and attach it to their house and her reason for the change in the requdst is due to the high costs of building at the present time. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated that her objection was the fact that the land is sub - standard for an on -site sewer system and she does not favor these small lots. MRS. BUSCHMAN stated that they have 2% lots - each lot is 52 x 132 - and MR. ZEPPER stated that they could add to the present home if it does not cover more than 30% of the total area, and there is plenty of room - the advantage cf this is that it could not be sold as a separate building and it would be a duplex and it would have to stay as such - in a few years if this was split off and a house put on it, it could be sold off. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE indicated that she would much prefer to see the addition put onto the present house. MR. ZEPPER requested that the City be allowed to see the house that she proposes 1 " • to bring in before she purchases it - he felt that there could be problems with putting a second home on this piece of property. She would have to comply with the house moving ordinance and bring the addition up to code. JAMES KOZA and his neighbors stated that they would not oppose any kind of an addition to the present house, but they would oppose the moving in of a separate dwelling as they would be worried about the septic system - also there are other sub - standard lots in the area and do not wish to see additional sub- standard lots in this area - also they are concerned with the off - street parking. THE MAYOR CLOSED THE HEARING. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council denied the variance for the building of a house on a sub- standard lot at 1215 Fifth Avenue South. (all in favor) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (continued) CHUCK HOOD, 618 Northland Avenue, appeared before the Council concerning children and animals - his dog was killed by another large dog in the area and he was glad that it was not one of his children that was bitten - he was concerned about a sheep dog a short distance away that has been trained to kill and this dog attacked a smaller dog on a lease with two young ladies down the street - the dog was trying to kill the smaller dog - he had to kick the dog to avoid it being killed - there are many larger dogs running the area who are not leashed and supposedly there is a leash law, but not enforced and he has called the Dog Catcher and he got no response from him - he was concerned about his children and his animals - he did not like the attitude of the Dog Catcher and he did admit that his dog was loose by error since normally he is kept in the house, but got out when one of the younger children left the door open - also the Dog Catcher stated that he had 500 meters to take care of downtown which did not give him time to pick up the dogs - he felt that: the City should enforce the leash law - he is concerned about the children and these large dogs that are running loose. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that this is the first that he knew about this and MAYOR JUNKER asked Mr. Abrahamson to check with Mr. Conley on this matter. GLENN THOMPSON, a neighbor of Mr. Hood, indicated that when he was on the Council back in 1974 -75 they did pass a leash law - there are a lot of kids in Croixwood and he felt that this law should be enforced. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council deferred action on the resolution for the annexation request from Swager Bros. Realty, Inc. for clarification of the zoning in this area. (all in favor) 445` • • • ■ • -w ■ • 1 446 July 7, -1981 • • INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS (continued) JANE YANK, operator of the Shoe Repair Shop at 308 East Chestnut Street appeared before the Council regarding a sign for their shop which would be in violation of the ordinance. This would be an extending sign and the one foot requirement would not give them ample room for such a sign that would be visible from both directions. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council authorized a sign up to 24 inches and that the plans of same be submitted to the Building Official before ordering same. (all in favor) THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:40 to 8:50 P. M. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council granted permission to Allen Zepper to attend the National Building Official's Conference, the 4th thru 9th of October at Indianapolis at a cost of $364.00 plus the tax on the lodging. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Kriegel was directed to set up a meeting with the Firefighters for a meeting on their union contract. 3. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING PAYING AGENT AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT FOR THE $290,000 G. 0. IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1981 AND THE $60,000 G. 0. CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS OF 1981 ". (First Trust Co. of St. Paul) AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 4. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the petition for Annexation from Baytown to Oak Park Heights was referred to the Planning Commission and the Consulting Engineer as recommended by the City Attorney. (all in favor) 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, 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) APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the following Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Deco, Inc. 8701 Jefferson St., N. E., Blaine 55434 General Renewal Funfare Industries, Inc. 7220 Ohms Lane, Edina Industrial Park Edina, Mn. 55435 Above Ground Swimming Pools New Kuehn Excavating 1381 Goose Lake Rd., White Bear Lake 55110 Excavators New Orville Madsen & Son, Inc. P. 0. Box 7760, Madison, Wisconsin General New Meyer Cesspool Service 5325 Manning Ave. S., Afton, Mn. 55001 Disposal of Liquid Waste Renewal Materials into the Stillwater System Nieman Roofing Co., Inc. P. 0. Box 64, New Prague, Mn. 56071 Roofing Renewal Tom Rose Excavating Box 21, Afton, Mn. 55001 Excavators New - - - -On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the following Cigarette Licenses were approved: (all in favor) Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 West Orleans Street, Stillwater New Stillwater Inn 1750 Frontage Rd. West, Stillwater New • • • 4 4 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS - HIRING OF A PATROLMAN COUNCILMAN HARRY PETERSON stated that the Council are all elected and sent here by the people of Stillwater - elected to work as a team and they are the City's Congress and to use their intelligence and ability to work collectively in directing the City's affairs to negotiate, to compromise when necessary and to try to be a credit to City government. He then reviewed in detail the attempt to hire: a patrolman and felt that they had gone astray on the matter and have been treating each other irrespectively and there has been undue publicity which gives the impression of a circus atmosphere - they have to get together and offer some reasonable solutions. He commented on the articles in the news media and the discredits to the Mayor which has brought about unnecessary and unfavorable publicity - he felt that the Mayor is serving this community to the best of his ability and with his total interest at heart and will stand with him on most issues. He did not feel that we can wait any longer to fill this vacancy and requested that the Mayor appoint Dick Ulrich as a police officer effective July 13, 1981. MAYOR JUNKER then appointed Mr. Dick Ulrich as a patrolman in the City of Stillwater. COUNCILMAN PETERSON offered a motion to introduce a resolution to "APPOINT DICK ULRICH AS A PATROLMAN IN THE CITY OF STILLWATER EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 1981 ". COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK seconded the motion. DISCUSSION COUNCILWOMAN AVISE stated that her intent in the ad in the Gazette was not a personal attack on anyone - it never has been her intent. The reason the ad was put in the paper was to bring to the forefront to the citizens of Stillwater the history of what was happening to get a policeman hired. In her six months on the Council she did not see that their efforts were moving forward. She believes that the City has a stand to take as an equal opportunity employer and that anyone who applies for a job with the City of Stillwater for any reason deserves fair consideration along with everyone else who has filed an application. She could not go along with the confir- mation because she felt that everyone who had applied had not been given fair con- sideration. MIN r• July 7, 1981 c0HMUNICATIONS From the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - special seminar on Levy Limits. (Thursday, July 30th - Mr. Kriesel plans to attend and requested that as many of the Council as could should also attend) Levy Limits - Summary (Information for the seminar) Schedule of Public Meetings on "Preliminary Areas" for Hazardous Waste Processing Facilities. (no action - information only) From the Department of Natural Resources - Flood Plain Management Administrative Workshop (Mr. Kriesel, Mr. Magnuson and Allen Zepper will attend this meeting). Order for Hearing on Petition for Approval and allowance of the final account of the Lillian Jackson Fund. (no action) COUNCILMAN MAC DONALD stated that any statement that was made by himself or Barb has never been a personal attack on Choc Junker, Ann Bodlovick, Dick Ulrich, Harry Peterson or anyone else in the City of Stillwater and he made further comments on the article in the St. Paul paper and his discussions with Mr. Broede. At this time he could not go along with the confirmation of Dick Ulrich because he did not believe that the candidates that have been interviewed have been given fair consideration and he still maintained that this has been a political appointment. MAYOR JUNKER also added his comments at this time regarding the publicity on this matter. VOTE ON THE MOTION: Ayes -- Councilwoman Bodlvock, Councilman Peterson, Mayor Junker Nays -- Councilwoman Avise and Councilman MacDonald (see resolutions) COUNCILMAN PETERSON requested that at this time that Mayor Junker appoint David Roettger as a police officer in the City of Stillwater effective July 27, 1981. He felt that we need two new officers to fill out our staff and that his qualifications are such that he would be a good police officer for the City of Stillwater. MAYOR JUNKER at this time appointed David Roettger as a policeman for the City of Stillwater effective July 27, 1981. COUNCILMAN PETERSON moved to introduced a resolution "CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ROETTGER AS A POLICEMAN FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER EFFECTIVE JULY 27, 1981 ". 44t • • • • X448 • COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK seconded the motion. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE stated that the City has to establish hiring procedures - we have an application from Mr. Roettger as we did from Mr. Ulrich - neither of them have gone through any kind of testing procedures - neither of them has been a part of the procedures that have been established which were not followed - we'eve got to be an equal opportunity employer and address everyone who makes application on the same basis and we are not doing that again and she could not go along with the confirmation. COUNCILWOMAN BODLOVICK stated that Mr. Ulrich is currently licensed - he doesn't have CO be tested by the City of Stillwter and on Mr. Roettger's it could be added when a favorable background check is done which we have to do. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that he has done the background check on Mr. Roettger and he is qualified and he has been tested and approved by the State of Minnesota, and he will be certified if he is hired. VOTE ON THE MOTION (RESOLUTION) - Ayes-- Councilwoman Bodlovick, Councilman Peterson and Mayor Junker Nays -- Councilwoman Avise and Councilman MacDonald (see resolutions) COUNCILMAN PETERSON stated that what the Council needs to do now is to discuss the fact that they need to get together and talk about setting up standards for hiring police, fire, whatever the future may be and this will take the full Council. CITY CLERK No report July 7, 1981 CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "INCREASING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY, PATRICIA GILL, FROM $4.50 TO $5.00 PER HOUR." AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. MR. KRIESEL explained the results of the condemnation award for the Melton property and the manner in which it was computed with the On interest since March, 1978 for a total of $24,852.00 - this condemnation was figured into Local Improvement No. 129 for $10,000 so there will be a shortage of $14,000 plus - the Clty has the option to re- assess, or the City can payt it rhrough the general fund or a tax levy. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council "AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF THE CONDEMNATION AWARD TO JAMES AND JOYCE MELTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,808.79 ". (added to the bills resolution) (all in favor) 3. MR. KRIESEL informed the Council that he has been contacted by the City of Bayport if the City of Stillwater would consider doing the Building Inspections for the City of Bayport and based on the fees collected and if the City were to do that for them we would have to hire another full time person in the Inspection Department. This would be about a half day work load and it would take another person in this department to take this over. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson that we inform the City of Bayport that at the present time we cannot consider their request. (all in favor) BUILDING OFFICIAL No report COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "PROMOTING FOUR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS TO FIREFIGHTER- ENGINEERS - William Peltier, Steven Glaser, Scott Glaser and Jay Kimble) recommended by the Fire Department and approved by the Public Safety Committee) effective July 1st with a pay increase of 50c per hour. AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) • • • • • July 7, 1981 2. On was introduced "INSTALLATION d INSTALLATIONOF STOP W a Bodlovick, a P LOCATIONS ": Curvecrest Blvd. at Northwestern Avenue Stopped- Northwestern - North Curvecrest Blvd. & Industrial Blvd. Stopped - Industrial Blvd. -North Curvecrest Blvd. & South Greeley St- Stopped- Curvecrest Blvd. -East AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 3. was introducedC "CONFIRMINGeTHEs seconded OF PAUL Councilwoman LASER AS FIREFIGHTER resolution ER EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 1981 ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council police officers and the added to the Bills Resolution for allei part-time favor) 5. Chief Abrahamson informed the Council that they are doing a study of the downtown area on the south end of Main Street, Nelson and Water Streets to come up with some programs and surveys for the Council to make decisions on parking problems and he will come back with that information at the next meeting. PARKS & RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the follow- ing Beer Permits were approved: (all in favor) Stillwater Eagles Club - O'Brien Field - Tournament - July 25 & 26, 1981 (to sell) Eastern Star - Pioneer Park - August 8, 1981 - Noon to 2:00 P. M. (consume) Elwood Wedding - Pioneer Park - September 5, 1981 - 11:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. N. 2. MR. d he willihavemcompleteodrawingsgandiprices toilet next regular Park regular meeting. 3. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council that Mr. Biagi would like to find out if it is possible to purchase the area across from The Harbor to pave a portion of it for parking and sod the rest of it and put a few picnic tables in there -(this was information only). 4. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council that the summer hockey school and other activities at the arena came to a conclusion last Friday afternoon - they are letting the ice go so that the painters can come in when they are ready - and he stated that the dehumidifier is working beautifully. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON was contacted by the City Clerk of Oak Park Heights about improvements on Panama Avenue just east of the Clinic about a drainage problem in this area and they would like the City to go into a joint venture for the improvement of this portion of Panama Avenue and the Council was in agreement with this - he will get some prices and come back at the next regular meeting. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1 was introduced "ACCEPTING THE I FINAL PLANS SPECIFICATIONS ONS IMPROVEMENT n motion of Councilwoman NO. 184 TOSADVERTISEkFOR and 189 13, 1981hatA11:00 0TA. 14. WITH A SIXTY CLERK DA AWARD DATE" AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "ORDERING AN IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARR ". (Hearing date to be August 4, 1981) AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS- -None (see resolutions) 449 • • • • • • • THE PRECEDING 1 DOCUMENT(S) HAVE BEEN REFILMED FOR LEGIBILITY • • • • • • • 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, secondeld by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ": Curvecrest Blvd. Curvecrest Blvd. Curvecrest Blvd. AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None WOO Sot 1 July 7, 1981 at Northwestern Avenue & Industrial Blvd. & South Greeley St. Stopped- Northwestern - North Stopped - Industrial Blvd. -North Stopped - Curvecrest Blvd. -East and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL GLASER AS FIREFIGHTER EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 1981 ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council allowed the payment of the second half of the uniform allowance for the part -time police officers and that this be added to the Bills Resolution. (all in favor) 5 Chief Abrahamson informed the Council that they are doing a study of the downtown area on the south end of Main Street, Nelson and Water Streets to come up with some programs and surveys for the Council to make decisions on parking problems and he will come back with that information at the next meeting. PARKS & RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the follow- ing Beer Permits were approved: (all in favor) Stillwater Eagles Club - O'Brien Field - Tournament - July 25 & 26, 1981 (to sell) Eastern Star - Pioneer Park - August 8, 1981 - Noon to 2:0U P. M. (consume) Elwood Wedding - Pioneer Park - September 5, 1981 - 11:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. (consume) 2. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council regarding the toilet facilities for Lowell Park and he will have complete drawings and prices for the next regular meeting. 3. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council that Mr. Biagi would like to find out if it is possible to purchase the area across from The Harbor to pave a portion of it for parking and sod the rest of it and put a few picnic tables in there -(this was information only). 4. MR. BLEKUM informed the Council that the summer hockey school and other activities at the arena came to a conclusion last Friday afternoon - they are letting the ice go so that the painters can come in when they are ready - and he stated that the dehumidifier is working beautifully. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MR. SHELTON was contacted by the City Clerk of O k Park Heights about improvements on Panama Avenue just east of the Clinic about a drainage problem in this area and they would like the City to go into a joint venture for the improvement of this portion of Panama Avenue and the Council was in agreement with this - he will get some prices and come back at the next regular meeting. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NOS. 184 (Oak Glen Development) and 189 (Deerpath) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS RETURNABLE AUGUST 13, 1981 at 11:00 A. M. WITH A SIXTY DAY AWARD DATE" AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 2. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "ORDERING AN IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ". (Hearing date to be August 4, 1981) AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) 449;. • • • 4 450 • COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MR. KRIESEL informed the Council about a complaint from Joyce Amdahl about the pillars at Pioneer Park requesting that the Council restrict large type buses from going into the Park area as they may destroy same. (Mr. Blekum was directed to contact Mr. Amdahl on this matter - if the large busses are gold that they cannot enter the park, this should solve the problem) APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman Peterson, minutes of the following meetings were approved: (all in favor) June 9, 1981 June 16, 1981 June 16, 1981 June 23, 1981 QUESTIONS FROM PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills 2. Employment of Dick Ulrich - Police Officer (Councilwoman Avise and Councilman MacDonald opposed) 3. Employment of David Roettger - Police Officer - (Councilwoman Avise and Councilman MacDonald opposed) 4. Salary Increase for Pat Gill, Planning Commission Secretary 5. Fire Volunteer Promotions - Peltier, Glaser, Glaser and Kimble 6. Stop Signs on Curvecrest Blvd. 7. Accept Plans and Advertise for Bids for Local Improvement No. 184 (Oak Glen) 8. Accept Plans and Advertise for Bids for Local Improvement No. 189 (Deerpath) 9. Permanent Employment of Paul Glaser - Firefighter 10. Order Improvement Hearing Industrial Park Lighting - L. I. No. 191 11. Paying Agent for Bonds - $60,000 and $290,000 - First Trust of St. Paul 12. Condemnation Award for James Melton ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. M. Attest: �,,. "�..�(, e City Clerk July 7, 1981 Special Meeting Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting Special Meeting 6:30 P. M. 4:00 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 6:30 P. M.' Mayor • • • •