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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-04 CC MIN156 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 4, 1981 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: Finance Director- Coordinator, Krier.el; City Attorney, Magnuson; Public rafety Director of Parks & Recreation, Elekum; Elliott and Moore Press: St. Croix Valley Free Press - Jeanne Lan Citizens: Lowell Saterbak, Captain Griffith, Jeff Gena Easton, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hansen, Mr. Mr. & Mrs. William McDonough, Tom Cropp, dkammer 7:30 P. M. City Clerk Schnell; Director, Abrahamson; Consulting Engineers, Peterson, Leo Jewell, & Mrs. Walter Hagen, John Williams INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS I. LOWELL SATERBAK, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council to explain the details of the Engine 328 coming to Stillwater for Lumberjack Days, and some of the problems that they are having - they are in need of fencing to make it secure and posts for the fencing - they will need about 3,000 feet of fencing for the train and to keep the people off the tracks. The Transportation Museum is furnish- ing the operating crews and the Burlington Northern is supplying a pilot engineer and a conductor, their own ticket sellers and people to help load and unload the train cars. The Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to keep the area clear during departure and arrival. They will either load to the south of Chestnut or lots. If they n the w area o the 1 south e of h Chestnut, o then f they willeneed park security when they cross Chestnut Street - they will go north and then back up to the loading area. The train will arrive on Friday the 14th of August and will return on Monday and will be stored in the Burlington Northern lot in the area to the north of Hooleys. He also requested that there be a First Aid Emergency vehicle down in the park. The train will be operated from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Quesmns were asked about the insurance - the Transportation Museum has $2,000,000 worth of insurance the Chamber of Commerce also has insurance. MR. MAGNUSON requested that the City be named on both of these coverages. MR. SATERBACK also requested that the City supply adequate protection for the Engine to prevent vandalism and souvenir hunters getting upon the train. Another problem that could occur if they cross at Chestnut would be the coordina- tion of the lifting of the bridge with their times of crossing. There was discussion with Chief Abrahamson about securing additional patrolmen for this project and the possibility of securing Washington Cpunty deputies to help out - he will try, but did not know if we could get them. MAYOR JUNKER asked that Mr. Saterbak should work with Mr. Kriesel on this project. 2. CAPTAIN GRIFFITH appeared before the Council regarding his dock in Lowell Park which he requested permission to take the big dock and blow away some of the sandbar on the south end and put the big dock with the 31 foot side and 120 foot length at 90 degrees to the river front - they will put in the necessary mooring rings to hold it there and it will be an excellent break -water for the Lumberjack activities. He also asked permission at their expense to repair the dock where the Jubilee is- the rub -rails are in very bad condition - this will require a good deal of welding and some concrete work and he requested permission to close off the one set of stairs immediately adjacent to the set of steps that come down near the stern of the Jubilee which are under water -- they are in hazardous condition. He is securing bids for the repair of the holes under the bridge and this will cost in the neighborhood of $900 to make the repairs and he will also secure a bid for the putting of the nosings in place at a new location and the mooring rings along the dock at a future date. He requested free dockage to take care of the cost of these repairs. He informed the Council that he has sufficient liability insurance with a reputable insurance company in St. Louis which is far over and above what the City of Stillwater would demand of them for the dock or city property moorings - there will be a new rider on their insurance for $2,500,00 which excludes the City of any liability also. They are going totally repair this week and the first part of next week - they w ill ille in have new decking - it will probably be a month before they can put it out Y permission to put it and put the spuds down to hold it in place. • • • • -J • August 4, 1981 COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked if there were any problems in doing this type of work. r MR. MAGNUSON stated that as long as the work is under $5,000 the City can negotiate and would not have to get competitive bids for it. He questioned whether the tip of the dock would be out in the stream and MR. GRIFFITH indicated that it is not in the navigatable stream - the end would be way inside the buoy which determines the west boundary of the navigation portion of the river. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council approved his repair of the portions that he has described in exchange for which the City would give him one year of free exemption from the dockage fee of $600.00 - as to the placement of this 120 foot dock this is a temporary one only and that this be allowed subject to its being placed permanently when the puds are ready. (all in favor) MR. SATERBAR stated that the Chamber has contacted the Jubilee about boat rides on Saturday and they will be using the dock. 3. JOHN WILLIAMS of the Valley Co -op appeared before the Council requesting permission to place a sign on the corner of North William and Myrtle Street on the post which was previously used by the Deno Market - the sign would be approximately two feet long and one foot high. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council granted permission to the Valley Co -op to put up the proposed sign on Myrtle and Williams Streets. (all in favor) PETITIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 419 for Richard Lodge, etal for a variance and conditional use permit for a single family dwelling at 407 South Sixth Street - there will be a lot split which will be 2,000 square feet below the requirements. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 24, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing The Planning Commission unanimously denied this request on July 27, 1981. MR. LODGE was not present at this hearing - it was indicated that he made a statement at the Planning Commission that he was dropping his case. DEAN HANSEN, who lives directly across the street from this property, together with eight other people from the neighborhood that are opposed to it and they presented a petition to the Council of the property owners that are opposed to this request. The Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council denied the request from Richard Lodge for a variance and a conditional use permit for a single family dwelling at 407 South Sixth Streer for a lot split of his property. (all in favor) 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 420 for William +✓ McDonough, 704 South First Street for permission to have two residences on one piece of property by remodeling a carriage house for living quarters. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 24, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feec. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR. & MRS. WILLIAM MC DONOUGH were in attendance and they indicated that they have talked to the Building Official and he told them that they have plenty of room for the work that they plan to do and they have talked to a contractor about doing the work. This will be on the same property as their present home and will not be split off. The McDonough's were unable to appear at the Planning Commission meeting and the matter was tabled until the next regular meeting. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise that this case be referred to the Planning Commission before the Council take action on the matter. (all in favor) • 457 ' • • • • t 458 • August 4, 1981 3. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 421 for Walter Hagen, 519 West Pine Street to locate a swimming pool on the west side of their home. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 24, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Commission approved this request conditioned on that it be an above ground pool no larger than 16 feet in diameter and that it must be fenced. PART OWNER OF THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR asked what changes would have to be made in the ordinance to allow for this and the response was that the ordinance requires that it be in the rear yard and if it cannot be in the rear yard, then he must ask for a variance to put it in the sideyard. Questions were asked about the type of fence - it will be a six foot wooden fence and he will bring it in one foot so that he can maintain it - it will be about six feet from the neighbors garage. He did not wish to locate the pool in the backyard because of a patio area in that location - the proposed location will not go beyond the front of the house. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilwoman MacDonald, the Council granted the variance for a swimming pool in the sideyard at 519 West Pine Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. (all in favor) 4. This was the day and time for the public hearing for Local Improvement No. 191 for uniform roadway lighting for the Stillwater Industrial /Commercial Park area. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on July 20 and 27, 1981 and copies were mailed to all property owners proposed to be benefited by the improvment. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR. ELLIOTT briefly explained the proposed lighting project for this area - the estimated cost of the lighting project for the Industrial Park is $252,110 and the project was precipitated in the first place by a request for alighting and the Council was interested in uniform lighting in the area and they were requested to prepare this study last April which he reviewed at this time. The lights would be on two circuits - a midnight circuit and then an all -nite circuit which would be at the key intersections - the project has within it a Municipal State Aid street which is Curve Crest and Washington Avenue down to Highway 36. Municipal State Aid funds can be used on portions of the project to the extent that State Aid will fund the intersection lighting to all the major inter- sections on a proportionate basis - in round numbers the $250,000 project, $70,000 could be turned in for State Aid - along on Curve Crest there are lights on both sides - the lights shown in "orange" on the map are those which he felt that they could get State participation on plus the conduit and wiring in between - and based on a request at the last meeting there would be the addition of two lights by the Racquetball Club -- he recommended that the Council order the whole improvement and that it be done in phases and that the first phase could be the State Aid portion and the several lights on Washington Avenue, it would be necessary to delineate an area that would be benefited by those lights and assess them at the rate of $1,200 per acre which was estimated in the report and that amount was necesary to make up the deficiency in the total area. If the Council were to order the State Aid portion plus a small additional part, that part would be assessed to the abutting properties. As subsequent petitions may come in for lightitgon the various streets, he felt that the Councul could subsequently order additional phases of the project. The united rate of $1,200 per acre would have to be adjusted annually for inflatica- also it should be point out that should subsequent projects be very small adding only a few lights the contract could be higher in cost because of the piece -meal nature of the construction and, therefore,future adjustments in unit rates would have to be adjusted in order to cover that additional cost - when it is completed all will have been assessed or shared by State Aid. GUNER OLSON of the Stillwater Inn stated that one of the maps that he saw did not show any lighting on the Frontage Road and MR. ELLIOTT stated that those have been added which would be near his business and in order to do that all of the lights along Northwestern Avenue would have to be put in. MR. BILL PAULEY inquired about the number of years over which this project would be spread for the assessments and he was informed possibly ten years. MR. ELLIOTT stated that he would recommend doing the whole project this time since they may put in standards where people would be putting driveways in, especially in the undeveloped areas - on the State Aid portion there would be no assessments. When the balance of the project is constructed, that will have to be paid for and the level of assessment should be such that each property in the total area bears a stye of every bit of the lighting the estimated cost of the portion that is not (continued en page 459) • • 4 1 1 4 • MEM 1 -i s MEV 4 'a/ P1 August 4, 1981 covered by State Aid would result in a $1,200 per acre assessment against all of the properties - there are 151 acres - if the project began piece -meal that this being the first project with no assessments as petitions come in for addi- tional lighting in the area (as there is one) they will have to block out an area and assess that area for the lighting and will practically follow the property lines so that they do not assess a part of the property. MR. PAULEY inquired about the electrical cost and he was informed that the City pays that cost out of the General Fund, and there is no charge back to the property owners at all. MR. GUNNER inquired about the time frame of the project and MR. ELLIOTT stated that this depends upon the petitioning for the work - this work could be carried out in phases over a period of time subject to the petitions for additional phases. MR. MAGNUSON stated that the whole project could be ordered tonite but it could be specified in the resolution that the contracts would be awarded on the requests of the various owners and it wouldn't be petitions in the strict sense of the word - it would be requests - it would take four - fifths vote to order the improvement as there has been no petition sent in by certain owners - the Council could order the whole improvement but order the contracts be let gradually - first of all the State Aid portion and the balance on requests of the abutting property owners - it could be done that way. Each time there would have to be separate contracts, separate bids and separate financing or piece -meal financing - it would be administratively more work and it should be limited to a numLet of years. MAYOR JUNKER asked if we could advertise to receive one total bid and then stip- ulate in the bid that the person that would do the job would it be in a five year period and MR. ELLIOTT etated that you would not find many contractors that would do that kind of bidding. QUESTIONS were asked as to when the assessments would be levied and MR. ELLIOTT that it is not likely that the project would be completed this year - he felt that it is possible to spread the assessment after the opening of the bids - it would be late fall before the light standards would be delivered - it is possible for the Council to have an assessment spread before actual construction with the prospect of a revised assessment roll the following year - there could be some minor cost variations. MAYOR JUNKER asked about the assessment per acre - would it be guaranteed at the $1,200 cost and MR. ELLIOTT stated that the assessments would be the difference between the State Aid participation and the total cost - it is estimated not to exceed $1,200 per acre. MR. MAGNUSON stated that there is the possibility that we could wait until after the work is done, then assess it in the fall of 1982 which would mean it would not be payable until the first half of 1983 and that would involve the City financing the construction costs for that period of time - this has been done in the past where the work has been done for a fullyear before the assessments are spread. MAYOR JUNKER asked when we would receive the $72,000 and MR. ELLIOTT stated that he sends the State a form and the State will send 90% of the estimated part of the State Aid portion - roughly $63,000. MR. ELLIOTT stated that cue minimum project would be the State Aid portion and the addition of Wash'.ngton Avenue where the request came from and it is up to the Council as to "'hat they want ordered. It would be possible to work on all of Northwestern and then that would bring it down to the Stillwater Inn's property - a suggested project would be the State Aid plus Northwestern and getting out onto the Frontage Road and then the City would be assessing the properties that abut that lighting - that would be the maximum project - the minimum project would be the State Aid plus the few lights by the Racquetball Club and wait until there is a greater interest on Northwestern Avenue. MAYOR JUNKER asked what would be wrong in asking for a two year program - one half this year and the other half next fall and they could be assessed in that regard. MR. ELLIOTT stated that what happens - the contractors are placed in a position to guess what the inflationery costs of labor will do to them in the coming year - he felt that they u:ould be willing to bid a project like that, but if they guess high, the people being assessed are not getting a fair shake, and if they guess low the contractor gets hurt. He did not see any advantage to going over a two year period - he did not recommend that they do the whole contract at this time - he recommended basically the minimum project for the State Aid portion and the request for the additional two lights on Northwestern Avenue. If the Council wants to limit the number of projects, he felt they should take on more than two additional lights- perhaps do all of Northwestern and the small portion of the Frontage Road, then you will have completed a segment and the remaining sement would be on Industrial Blvd. and Tower Drive. 459 • • • • • 460 August 4, 1981 MR. PAULEY felt that they would be willing to gamble on the over -all project at this time and MR.GUNLAR BALSTAD also was in favor of getting lighting by his property; otherwise, he would have to put in temporary lighting and he would be paying for it twice. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE asked what would be the cost involved if they put in outlets where there could possibly be driveways and MR. ELLIOTT stated that if the lights are there first, they are pre - empting the location of the lights and they would really like to have the spacing that they have indicated so much of the people planning their property can work around a light standard - the curb cuts and left turn lanes already dictate the location of various driveways. MR. DAIGLE OF PERKINS felt that they have plenty of lighting but he felt that if the lighting would go all the way through it would benefit the whole project for security. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked if there had been any objection co the improvement and it was indicated that Northwestern Bank had sufficient lighting. MAYOR JUNKER felt that we should delay this for another two weeks so that the rest of the people could have another opportunity to indicate their opinions but the rest of the Council felt that they had ample opportunity to be at this hearing. MR. FEELY was in favor of doing the full project and MR. PAULEY wanted to see the full project go in also. MR. ELLIOTT explained the line indicating the benefited area and he reserved the one area on the north when lighting would be put in on Orleans Street. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was introduced "approving the project for the Uniform Lighting for the Stillwater Industrial /Commercial Park (the entire project to be considered in the bidding and that the assessment be for a period of not less than ten years and use Municipal State Aid to the legal maximum)" - ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECS ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) MAYOR JUNKER DECLARED A RECESS FROM 9:00 to 9:10 P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee was that if the Council wishes to use the new South Main Street Parking lot for parking permits that it only be done in the winter months and not in the summertime - the lot is doing very well and it is full most of the time during the summer months. (Mr. Abrahamson was asked to review this and bring it up at a future meeting). It was felt by some of the Council members that we need this parking lot for the visitors coming into Stillwater and did not feel that we should fill them up with employees - not good business. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, a resolution was it "_roduced "ACCEPTING THE WORK AND MAKING FINAL PAYMENT FOR L. I. NOS. 186 AND 186". 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 "ACCEPTING THE WORK AND MAKING FINAL PAYMENT FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 181 - LILY LAKE PUMPING STATION ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) MR. BLEKUM felt that there were problems - the lake is twelve inc'.:cs above the level that was set and he requested that the pump be turned on and he was informed that the pump is all plugged up and this has previously happened and he questioned if we are going to have to live with this condition. MR. KRIESEL stated that the whole area is going to have to be dredged and the deposits are going to have to be removed. Lir • • • • • August 4, 1981 • • MR. MOORE reported that they have given direction for a temporary solution ram and that is to install a culvert out into the lake with two inlets - right now there is so much sediment in the bottom of the lake it is coming into the outlet. MAYOR JUNKER stated that we are going to dredge the lake soon and that should eliminate the problem of the sand and silt into the pumping area. MR. MOORE stated the culvert will run about 50 feet into the lake and stated that they are currently pumping as of this morning. 3. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, 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 Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS (continued) None at this time APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, Contractor's Licenses were approved: (all in favor) DRP Construction Co. 14791 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie 55344 Thomas Finn Co. 370 Dayton Ave., St. Paul 55102 Horak Trucking 201 S. Second Avenue, Bayport 55003 Jack Rice Construction 8496 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater Donald Schwartz 1225 S Fourth St., Stillwater Superior Pool Builders, Inc. 1700 Rice St St Paul 55113 General Roofing Tree Trimmers General General In- Ground Swimming Pools - - - -On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, appproved the following Ciga^ette License: (all in f avor) Esteban's Mexican Restaurant 423 S. Main St., Stillwater the following New the Council New - Transfer - - - -On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Avise, the Council approved a Beer Permit for the following party: (all m favor) Mark Ridgway, Consume 121 North Greeley Street, Stillwater Lily Lake Park August 29, 1981 Noon to 8:00 P. M. COMMUNICATIONS None CITY CLERK'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Council waived the filing fees for the preliminary and final plat for the Oak Glen Development. (all in favor) New Renewal Renewal Renewal Renewal CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilwonan Avise, a resolution was introduced "REQUESTING 1980 -81 LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson .. and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) • 461 j • • 7 462 August 4, 1981 2. MR. KRIESEL reported to the Council that the compressor at the garage has broken down and the estimated cost to repiar same would be about $600 - it is 35 years old. Further that the cost of the new one would be between $2,000 and $2,200. There was discussion about the purchase of a new one. On motion of Councilwoman Avise, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, the Finance Director /Coordinator was directed to get quotations on a new compressor. (all in favor) 3. MR. KRIESEL reported to the Council that he had met with David Johnson, one of the Stillwater Township supervisors, regarding the irregular boundaries because of the Johnson Annexation and they are interested in setting up a committee of the two communities regarding the planning of this area - come up with some type of under- standing that they can can take to the Metro Council. It was felt that this was a good idea and that the Council should meet with them informatlly to work on such a plat for this proposed area. CONSULTING ENGINEER 1. MR. ELLIOTT made a brief report on the study that they did for the repair of the Edgewood Ditch - the minimum project would be $21,130 and the maximum would be $47,100 - they would put in a thirty inch pipe in the ditch bottom and cover over the pipe and they will have a drop structure with holes at various locations. There were various questions as to where it will end and how it will be maintained and the possibility of adding it onto the bids for the Oak Glen Development. MR. MAGNUSON stated that in the Charter it states that the City can sell bonds without a referendum and the general improvement bonds are paid back by all the people in the City where the cost of maintaining the sewers specific permission would be given in the charter to sell bonds for that. This does not affect the levy limitation since you can levy for bond indebtedness. MR. ELLIOTT stated that this could be a Change Order for the Oak Glen Development. COUNCILWOMAN AVISE felt that she would like to visibility inspect the area so that she has a better idea what they are talking about and what it will be like. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked about the point where the culvert stops on the minimum project and MR. ELLIOTT stated that they have not heard from this property owner at all. The DNR had requested that this be an open swail rather than a pipe. MAYOR JU1BR stated that those who wish to do so can make an inspection of the area and theyrffifte a decision on this at the next meeting after the bids have been opened for the Oak Glen Project. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, a resolution was introduced "RE- DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC ON UNION ALLEY BETWEEN MYRLTE STREET AND COMMERCIAL AVENUE" (formerly went to the south will now go to the north). 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 "AUTHORIZING NO PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF MAIN STREET FROM THE LAST METER TO THE SOUTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET AND THE PAINTING OF THE CURB YELLOW ". AYES -- Councilwomen Avise and Bodlovick, Councilmen MacDonald and Peterson and Mayor Junker NAYS - -None (see resolutions) PARKS & RECREATION 1. MR. BLEKUM stated that $18,600 was budgeted for capital outlay and out of that came the skate tile and the new diving dock and there is almost seven thousand left in there and these items were in the original Computation #1 - Overhead doors for the Zamboni Room and he presented the following quotes - #)1 Air Power Systems, White Bear Lake #2 Northern Door Co., Stillwater #3 Lee Laidig, Stillwater $1,575.00 $1,556.00 $1,546.00 (continued on page 463) • • • • • /'1 August 4, 1981 • IMMO The other improvement was storage cabinets in the office and concession area with the following quotes - (Main Concession Area) #1 The Carpenters - Judd Cates #2 N & I Products #3 Woodland Cabinets $1,256.00 $1,660.00 $2,100.00 There were questions raised about the cash flow and Mr. Kriesel recommended that this last item not be done at this time - hold off until next year. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the Council awarded the contract to the low bidder, Lee Laidig, Stillwater for the price of $1,546.00 for the doors for the arena. (all in favor) 2. MR. BLEKUM questioned some of the matters with the Lumberjack Days and the fencing that is required and what they will be required to do for this project - there will be posts whether there is fencing or roping. MAYOR JUNKER indicated that the Council is going to have to have a special meeting either laoethis week or Monday to make sure that the City is ready for the train to come. COUNCILMAN PETERSON felt that after this Lumberjack Days that there should be a meeting with the Chamger to iron out some of these problems for fencing, police protection - he felt that the City shoudl borrow the fencing and should not spend a great deal of money - he did not feel that they should be blocking Chestnut Street by going south of the bridge. There was discussion about appointing a member of the Council to be laision Mi to the Chamber of Commerce and it was decided that this would be a good idea CHIEF ABRAHAMSON stated that somebody called him several weeks ago regarding the beer garden in the park and tonite they say that they do not have any fence - if there is no fence for the beer garden, we have two problems. MR. KRIESEL was instructed to check out where he could get some fencing for this celebration and get this problem solved. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. MR. MAGNUSON stated that in the spring the Council directed that he meet with the Chamber and Dick Orth regarding some type of ordinance for the control of the levee - they did have that meeting and what they would like to see is some sort of parking down there by permit and he has been thinking about it and how the City would go about issuing the permits, especially on the weekends and there is the problem of enforcement and expensive signing down there - he wondered if it was that big of a problem to have that type of control - he felt that it would be another headache and not accomplish that much. The City has the right to control the wharf - by the City Charter and the Statutes - the problem is develop- ing some reasonable regulations. It was the general consensus that such an ordinance is not necessary. 2. MR. MAGNUSON informed the Council that the City always felt that the "residential parking" signs have not been enforceable - he found a case that says that they are if you give the people a permit and they keep it in their car and this is the way that it can be enforced if the City wants to get into that. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman MacDonald, minutes of the following Council meetings were approved: (all in favor) June 19, 1981 July 7, 1981 July 21, L981 July 21, 1981 Special Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting 6:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 4:00 P. M. 7:30 P. M. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS 1. COUNCILMAN PETERSON broughtup the matter of the repair of the sidewalk and the cleaning up of the property at Fourth and Wilkin. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Bodlovick, the City Attorney was directed to write a letter to Joe Gould that the City expects him to repair the sidewalk, remove all of the weeds from the boulevard and the stunted growth trees and that shall be accomplished no later than August 20, 1981. (all in favor) 463'1 • • • • 1 4 • (464 • _ 2. MAYOR JUNKER stated that he went to the Margaret Rivers Foundation and the City received $13.000 to put a park in down by the Hi -Rise - the total bill was $9,300 dollars and they have the blue - prints and the balance is to put the picnic tables and some other things in there - needed a motion that we give the job to the Abrahamson Nursery. MR. MAGNUSON stated that because it is over $5,000 we will have to have another quote and he was directed to secure another quore for this project, so that the work will get started. QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS REPRESENTATIVES None ORDINANCES None August 4, 1981 RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimouslv adopted: 1. Directing the Payment of the Bills. 2. Ordering the Final Plans and Directing the Clerk to Advertise for Bids for Local Improvement No. 191 (Lighting for the Industrial Park) 3. Accepting the Work and Making Final Payment for Local Improvement Nos. 186 and 188. 4. Accepting the Work and Making Final Payment Local Improvement No. 181. 5. Requesting Funds and Signing the Agreement for the Grant for the Comprehensive Plan 6. Re- directing Traffic on Union Alley - Myrtle to Commercial. 7. No Parking on South Main from the last meter on the West side. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Bodlovick, seconded by Councilman MacDonald the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. Attest: ,...._; ,t - Ci Clerk Mayor • •