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Home My WebLink About2016-12-20 CC MIN ater TME IIITNPLACE Of MINNEIITA CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 20,2016 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Turnblad Finance Director Harrison Fire Chief Glaser Public Works Director Sanders City Clerk Ward PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of December 6, 2016 regular and recessed meeting minutes Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim,to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2016 regular and recessed meeting. All in favor, 5-0. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS,DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Presentation of Service Learning Project — Conflict of Interest by Students of Politics of American Cities—UW-River Falls City Administrator McCarty explained that staff worked with five students to develop potential recommendations for the Council to consider. Shelby, a senior, and Paige, a junior, explained their recommendations. Mr. McCarty suggested scheduling an early February work session to compare the material the students presented with what is currently in place. OPEN FORUM Mary Ann Sandeen, 650 N. Main St. #308, president of Friends of Stillwater Public Library, explained the purpose of Friends. Fundraising is their main function. They have two huge sales and an ongoing sale in the library. They value the generous support of members, volunteers and loyal customers. Councilmember Polehna thanked the members of Friends for their work. City Council Meeting December 20, 2016 Ann Wolff, 701 Harriet Drive, president of Stillwater Public Library Foundation, stated the Foundation exists solely to raise money to supplement the tax dollars. Donations to the Foundation are growing, more people are donating and donations are increasing. A $25,000 endowment has been started to continue this legacy. She thanked the Council and conveyed how much the community values and supports the library. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders informed the Council that the DNR has tentatively agreed to allow the City to do winter maintenance on Brown's Creek trail. An agreement will be brought to the next meeting. Staff is working with Xcel Energy to re-light the snowflakes on Main Street. Overnight snow removal will be done on Main Street Wednesday/Thursday. CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2016-222, directing payment of bills Possible approval to roll over Capital Outlay Items: a) Fire b) Public Works (Streets, Sewer and Parks) c) Plant City Hall a. Permanent improvements d) Community Development e) Library f) Recreation Center g) Police h) MIS Possible approval to roll over 2016 Professional Services Funds—Community Development Possible approval to roll over 2016 Economic Development Funds Resolution 2016-223,resolution granting license to Patricia Wolf for the operation of multi- person tour cycles on city streets and rescinding Resolution 2015-224 Possible approval of temporary liquor license—Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce— January 20, 2017—Lowell Park(HDM) Resolution 2016-224, a resolution approving the abatement of certain special assessments Possible purchase of projector for fire station—MIS Possible approval of 23rd Annual Bocce Ball Tournament—February 18, 2017 - Brines Resolution 2016-225, approval of contract between the City of Stillwater and Sand Creek Group, Ltd. Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting December 20, 2016 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible approval of extension amendment relating to the Aiple property City Administrator McCarty stated the agreement with Washington County for the City purchase of the north Aiple property along the river expires December 31, 2016. Staff has been working with County staff to complete a development plan for potential future use,which will be reviewed at the January 3 meeting.An extension to the original agreement is needed to finalize the purchase. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution 2016-226, first amendment to agreement between Washington County and the City of Stillwater for land acquisition for park purposes. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None NEW BUSINESS Possible approval of subdivision for the Kohns property at 1020 North Owens Community Development Director Turnblad explained that Lois Kohns, owner of the 1.7 acre lot located at 1020 Owens Street North, would like to split a single 85' wide by 324' long parcel off of the southern edge of the property. The new, southern parcel would be sold to a third party. No site improvements are proposed to be installed as a part of this subdivision. Staff finds the requested subdivision to be reasonable and consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, and recommends approval with six conditions. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker,to adopt Resolution 2016- 227, a resolution approving the subdivision for certain lands located at 1020 Owens Street North. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. Councilmember Menikheim noted that the Stillwater Library Board will meet tomorrow to discuss selection of an interim director and assistant director. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim,to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. All in favor. ed Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: zz.j_a;_e Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting December 20, 2016 Resolution 2016-222, directing payment of bills Resolution 2016-223, resolution granting license to Patricia Wolf for the operation of multi- person tour cycles on city streets and rescinding Resolution 2015-224 Resolution 2016-224, a resolution approving the abatement of certain special assessments Resolution 2016-225, approval of contract between the City of Stillwater and Sand Creek Group, Ltd. Resolution 2016-226, first amendment to agreement between Washington County and the City of Stillwater for land acquisition for park purposes Resolution 2016-227, a resolution approving the subdivision for certain lands located at 1020 Owens Street North Page 4 of 4