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Home My WebLink About2013-12-17 CC MIN4g*a.1e,, TMF 1......... 0f Y........ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 17, 2013 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Harycki called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Gannaway Community Development Director Turnblad Public Works Director Sanders City Clerk Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scouts from Rutherford/Lake Elmo led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of December 3 2013 regular and recessed meeting minutes Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to approve the December 3, 2013 regular and recessed meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Resolution 2013 -212, Certificate of Appreciation - Sheila Wiegand Mayor Harycki read the Certificate of Appreciation for Sheila Wiegand and the Council wished her the best in her retirement. Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adopt Resolution 2013 -212, Certificate of Appreciation - Sheila Wiegand. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None City Council Meeting December 17, 2013 OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gannaway reminded the Council that Toys for Tots ends at noon Thursday. Also, downtown sidewalk snow removal enforcement has begun. Community Development Director Turnblad noted the upstairs offices will be in disarray for about two weeks due to remodeling. City Administrator Hansen remarked that downtown sidewalks are looking much better and businesses are cooperating on snow removal. He thanked the downtown businesses. He also wished the Council and public Happy Holidays. Councilmember Menikheim expressed concern that that the residential and downtown areas should be treated the same in priority as far as snow removal and felt there is room for improvement. Councilmember Polehna responded that staff has stepped up efforts and should let the Council know if they need additional equipment. Councilmember Kozlowski stated that there are some places where tickets should be issued. City Administrator Hansen noted the first snowfall was tough - it froze like stone. Staff is dedicated to doing a better job than last year and open to ideas. Business owners are not ready to initiate a special taxing district, but he has not given up on the idea yet. Stillwater is not comparable to other cities, due to Main Street being a State Highway and has more than a couple city blocks in the downtown area requiring snow removal. Public Works Director Sanders informed the Council that the City has received a Mn/DOT permit to begin the snow removal on Main Street/Highway 95. CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2013 -203, directing payment of bills Resolution 2013 -204, approving contract between the City of Stillwater and Sand Creek Group, Ltd. Resolution 2013 -205, approving issuance of an on -sale and Sunday liquor licenses to LoLo American Kitchen LLC dba: LoLo American Kitchen Possible purchase of furniture for secretary — Community Development Resolution 2013 -206, approval of quote for remodeling with Barton (Community Development) Resolution 2013 -207, approval of Wolf BierCycle annual license Resolution 2013 -208, approval St. Croix Boat & Packet dock permit Resolution 2013 -209, approval of Parking Ramp cleaning contract Resolution 2013 -210, renewal of Towing License for 2014 Possible approval of 22nd Annual Brine's Bocce Ball Tournament — February 22, 2014 Possible approval of capital release — Library Resolution 2013 -211, approval of Fire Protection Contract with the City of Grant Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting December 17, 2013 Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items: a) MIS b) Fire c) Library d) Plant City Hall e) Sewer and Parks f) Recreation Center g) Community Development Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None Joe Ehlenz and Brad Nordeen, owners of LoLo American Kitchen, spoke about their business. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Possible adoption of resolution extending local lodging tax established by Ordinance 1025, until January 31, 2014 City Administrator Hansen noted that the resolution extends the taxing authority until a report on the tax can be brought before the Council. Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2013 -213, adoption of resolution extending local lodging tax, established by Ordinance 1025, until January 31, 2014. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Beyond the Yellow Ribbon update Councilmember Polehna informed the Council that another pheasant hunt for the troops coming home from Afghanistan will take place in March. He also complimented organizers of the Twinkle Parade on Saturday. Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT December 17, 2013 Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. All in favor. ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2013 -203, directing payment of bills Resolution 2013 -204, approval of contract between the City of Stillwater and Sand Creek Group, Ltd. Resolution 2013 -205, approving issuance of an on -sale and Sunday liquor licenses to LoLo American Kitchen LLC dba: LoLo American Kitchen Resolution 2013 -206, approval of quote for remodeling with Barton Resolution 2013 -207, resolution granting license to Patricia Wolf for the operation of multi - person tour cycles on city streets and rescinding resolution 2012 -206 Resolution 2013 -208, approval of dock permit for St. Croix Boat and Packet Resolution 2013 -209, approval of Parking Ramp cleaning contract with St. Croix Boat and Packet Resolution 2013 -210, renewal of Towing License for 2014 Resolution 2013 -211, approval of Fire Protection Contract with the City of Grant Resolution 2013 -212, Certificate of Appreciation - Sheila Wiegand Resolution 2013 -213, adoption of resolution extending local lodging tax, established by Ordinance 1025, until January 31, 2014 Page 4 of 4