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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-18 CC MIN l l lwater __--- iNF I1RTN RLA LE OF MINN 01110 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Junker, Weidner and Polehna Absent: Councilmember Menikheim Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Magnuson Fire Chief Glaser Police Chief Gannaway Community Development Director Turnblad Public Works Director Sanders Administration Secretary Manos PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of June 21 and 22, 2017 special meetings Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to approve the June 21 and 22, 2017 special meeting minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Resolution 2017-139, Human Rights Award Anne McManus and Resolution 2017-140, Human Rights Award— Ben Welshons, Sr. - Posthumously Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adopt Resolution 2017-139, Human Rights Award - Anne McManus. Ayes: Councilmembers Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna,to adopt Resolution 2017- 140, Human Rights Award - Ben Welshons, Sr. - Posthumously. Ayes: Councilmembers Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None City Council Meeting July 18, 2017 Councilmember Polehna presented the Human Rights Award to Anne McManus and to,Ben Welshons Sr. Ms. McManus thanked the City for the award. Margaret Welshons thanked the Council and accepted the award on behalf of her husband. Lumberjack Days Request - Erin McQuay Erin McQuay, The Locals, requested that the Council approve an amendment to the Lumberjack Days contract allowing Friday helicopter rides, which she stated was inadvertently left out of the contract language. City Administrator McCarty confirmed that Friday helicopter rides had been discussed, but had not been included in the contract. He noted staff concerns with safety, noise and impacts on community members. Councilmember Junker stated he supports the helicopter rides, but is not in favor of including Friday, due to concerns expressed to him from residents. Mayor Kozlowski stated that when the helicopter rides were previously discussed, he understood that the hours each day were being cut back, but that the total amount of time allotted to rides would be the same, spread over three days. Ms. McQuay stated that the flight path for this year has changed so residents on the bluff would not be impacted so much. Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2017-144,resolution of approval of Addendum No. 1 to the 2017 City of Stillwater Lumberjack Days Agreement dated July 18. 2017. Ayes: Councilmembers Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: Councilmember Junker OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gannaway asked that the Council postpone the body camera presentation and table the issue. He would like the public to know that the proposed policy is on the City web site and there is a link for comments. He reminded the Council that August 1 is Night to Unite. Community Development Director Turnblad stated there are now 33 people on the comprehensive plan advisory committee, which may be unmanageable. There may have to be subcommittees. Public Works Director Sanders explained an easement issue that was brought to the City's attention by a surveyor regarding a parcel on South Sixth Street, South Broadway and Highway 95. He stated there is a sanitary sewer that runs from Broadway to Highway 95 that was installed in a tunnel over 100 years ago. A blanket easement was put across the property. A few years later, the lot was split into two lots and homes were built over the sanitary sewer. The homeowners could have problems selling their homes if a title search is done. The sewer is probably 50-60 feet below the basement. He asked if the Council would like to vacate a portion of the easement and get this cleared up for the two property owners. City Attorney Magnuson added that the easement was dated circa 1913. It was apparently missed by previous owners, mortgage companies and banks. The consensus of the Council was to take no action at this time. City Administrator McCarty reminded the Council that the 2018 budget process is underway. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting July 18, 2017 CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2017-141, directing the payment of bills Possible approval of sanitary sewer adjustments Resolution 2017-142, approval of Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and the Stillwater Fire Department Resolution 2017-143, a resolution approving the vacation of an existing drainage and utility easement at 1351 Dallager Court Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider the adoption of a portable recording system (body camera)policy City Administrator McCarty stated the Police Chief requested this item be tabled to August 15, 2017. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to table the consideration of the adoption of a portable recording system policy to August 15, 2017. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible approval of development agreement for Tax Increment Financing District#13 City Attorney Magnuson explained that the developer requested this item be postponed until August. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS There were no communications/requests. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna informed the Council that Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will be leading the Lumberjack Days Parade. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. All in favor. Michael Polehna, Vice Mayor Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting July 18, 2017 ATT : „eamt4 J. Thomas McCarty, Acting City Clerk Resolution 2017-139, Human Rights Award - Anne McManus Resolution 2017-140, Human Rights Award - Ben Welshons, Sr. - Posthumously Resolution 2017-141, Directing the Payment of Bills Resolution 2017-142, approval of Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and the Stillwater Fire Department Resolution 2017-143, a resolution approving the vacation of an existing drainage and utility easement at 1351 Dallager Court Resolution 2017-144, resolution of approval of Addendum No. 1 to the 2017 City of Stillwater Lumberjack Days Agreement dated July 18, 2017 Page 4 of 4