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Home My WebLink About2014-07-15 CC MIN 11 Ater THE NINTH/LACE Of MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 15,2014 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Harycki called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Absent: Councilmember Weidner Staff present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Gannaway Fire Chief Glaser Public Works Director Sanders Community Development Director Turnblad City Clerk Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harycki led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski,to approve the July 1, 2014 regular and recessed meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Mayor Harycki presented Lynne Bertalmio a Proclamation recognizing her for 40 years of service as the director of the Stillwater Public Library. Vice Mayor Polehna read a letter from former City Administrator Nile Kriesel commending Ms. Bertalmio for her cooperation and professional demeanor. Ms. Bertalmio acknowledged the support of the staff and the community. CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2014-117, directing payment of bills Possible release of capital funds—Library Possible approval of utility bill adjustments City Council Meeting July 15, 2014 Resolution 2014-118, appointing election judges and fixing compensation Possible approval to purchase of a scanner- Finance Possible approval to purchase a server—Recreation Center Possible approval of server rack—Recreation Center Possible approval of amendment to liquor license—patio—Quick Fire Pizza Possible approval to purchase scheduling software - Police Department Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None OPEN FORUM Mike Robertson, 801 Pine Street West, asked for the Police Chiefs report on the Rumble on the Deck. He gratefully acknowledged the heavy police presence but said there were still a lot of loud bikes with illegal pipes. Police Chief Gannaway noted that the crowd was much bigger than anticipated. There were 24 citations issued. The crowd was fairly well behaved but the volume of attendees at the event may mean some tough decisions about the Rumble on the Deck next year. Don McKenzie, 12620 72nd Street North, praised the City for its efficiency in picking up things people have dumped on 72nd Street. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gannaway noted that 4th of July traffic was heavy. This was anticipated due to Highway 36 construction. The Department is ready for Log Jam Days. Councilmember Polehna praised police staff for handling traffic. Councilmember Menikheim commented he was impressed by the Police Department's handling of the Rumble on the Deck event. Councilmember Kozlowski noted most motorcycles have illegal pipes; policing is difficult. Police Chief Gannaway explained the Department's enforcement policy. Fire Chief Glaser stated the 4th of July fireworks went well with no major incidents. He informed the Council that the architect for the new fire station is looking at alternative options for the smoke training room and it will be brought back to the Council on July 29. The Department is ready for Log Jam. Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Council that the process to create Downtown Exterior Lighting Guidelines is beginning. Public Works Director Sanders stated that he will meet with FEMA to discuss the possibility of reimbursement for flood related costs which add up to about $50,000. Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting July 15, 2014 City Administrator Hansen reminded the Council that the next meeting will be July 29 instead of August 6. NEW BUSINESS Possible adoption of resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2014-115 granting Preliminary Plat approval of Rutherford Station to be located at 8335, 8355, 8401 & 8455 Manning Avenue. Community Development Director Turnblad explained that the adoption of Resolution No. 2014-115, approving the Preliminary Plat for Rutherford Station, was done prior to properly noticing for the public hearing. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2014-115. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to adopt Resolution 2014-121, resolution to rescind Resolution No. 2014-115 granting preliminary plat approval of Rutherford Station to be located at 8335, 8355, 8401 & 8455 Manning Avenue Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/2014-20. A public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation of approval of a request for Preliminary Plat, Annexation, Subdivision, Rezoning and Variance Setback on the corner of McKusick Road North and Manning Avenue North. Settlers Pines LLC, owner and Chris Aamodt, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad explained that Chris Aamodt, Settler's Pines, LLC,plans to develop 17.5 acres of land on Marylane Avenue at the intersection of McKusick Road and Manning Avenue. The preliminary plat for the subdivision, to be known as Rutherford Station,includes 55 single family lots. Streets,sidewalks,and trail connections will be constructed by the developer. Mayor Harycki opened and closed the public hearing. There were no public comments. Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2014-119, , a resolution approving the preliminary plat Rutherford Station Case No. 2014-20 , as conditioned. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting July 15, 2014 Case No. 2014-24. A public hearing to consider a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning from PA — Public Administration to CBD - Central Business District at 216 Myrtle Street. Trinity Lutheran Church, owner/applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad asked the Council to table the public hearing until July 29 due to an error in legal noticing requirements. Mayor Harycki opened the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to continue the public hearing and table Case No. 2014-24, Zoning Map Amendment, until the July 29 meeting. All in favor. Case No. SUP/2014-25. A public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit/Preliminary Plat/Final Plat to build an Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility at 12525 75th Street North. LR — Lakeshore Residential. Stillwater Select Properties/John Arkell, owner and Todd Erickson, applicant. Community Development Director Turnblad reported that the developer has requested that the Council table consideration of this item until the Council's July 29 meeting. Mayor Harycki opened the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to continue the public hearing and table Case No. SUP/2014-25, Special Use Permit/Preliminary Plat/Final Plat for Stillwater Select Properties until the July 29 meeting. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible approval of plans and specs and authorize bids for 2014 street improvement project Public Works Director Sanders reviewed plans and specifications for the 2014 Street Improvement Project and requested authorization to bid. The bid date would be August 14, with bids presented to Council on August 19. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2014-120, approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for 2014 Street improvement project Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Kozlowski, Polehna, Mayor Harycki Nays: None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Menikheim mentioned the grant the City received as a Dementia-Friendly Community. The Water Board has an RFP to update the GIS system, and the water meter Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting July 15, 2014 replacement program is almost completed, cutting meter-reading time from 17 days down to two days. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski, to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. All in favor. K- arirj or ATT ST: ,� ,� • • 444, lCom( Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2014-117, directing payment of bills Resolution 2014-118, appointing election judges and fixing compensation Resolution 2014-119, a resolution approving the preliminary plat Rutherford Station Case No. 2014-20 Resolution 2014-120, approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for 2014 Street improvement project Resolution 2014-121,resolution to rescind Resolution 2014-115 granting preliminary plat approval of Rutherford Station to be located at 8335, 8355, 8401 & 8455 Manning Avenue Page 5 of 5