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Home My WebLink About2017-12-19 CC MIN 216 411, Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 "y �j 651-430-8800 IIie Liu Uiplace Mrd IOhnesala www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 19, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker,Weidner and Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Gannaway Community Development Director Turnblad Assistant Finance Director Egger 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 a ,_rova� f mint tes ok`1 ember 5 17 r gL anal rase-:j �neetin Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to approve the December 5, 2017 regular and recessed meeting minutes.All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS &COMMENDATIONS There were no petitions, individuals, delegations or commendations. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Gannaway thanked everyone who donated to Toys for Tots, which netted two and a half truckloads of toys. Public Works Director Sanders stated that Triangle Park stairs should be open now. City Administrator McCarty stated that City Hall would be closed the afternoon of December 22, December 25, the afternoon of December 29, and January 1. Library Director Mark Troendle stated the Library will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.The Library will host a multimedia exhibit in January and February titled"A Peace of My Mind" by author/artist John Noltner. City Council Meeting December 19, 2017 CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 2017-248, directing payment of bills Resolution 2017-249, approving the transfer of an On-sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses from D &D of Minnesota Inc., DBA: Famous Dave's,to the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 94, DBA: Stillwater Eagles Resolution 2017-250, renewal for towing license for 2018 Resolution 2017-251, resolution granting license to Patricia Wolf for the operation of multi-person tour cycles on city streets and rescinding Resolution 2016-223 Resolution 2017-252, a resolution pre-approving Historian services related to demolition requests Possible approval to purchase of color copier for the third floor- MIS Possible approval to purchase mini-Mac and Air Watch Mobile Devise Management (MDM) Software - MIS Resolution 2017-253, a resolution to clarify the legal description and consenting to a re- platting of District#11 Possible approval to purchase access points for City Hall and the St. Croix Rec Center- MIS Possible approval of LMCIT Liability Coverage -Waiver form Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker,Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No _ 2 17- 2. A tbli l sarin corgi °id n a. eal_ M z�"` b Chuck�Doug erty. panty own s~. i`x�r tl recot sicler tit f he 11P ,, a�tial denial off. Desi n Permit ll-vi m for theyr�r� :1t. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to table the public hearing at the request of the applicant, for Case No. 2017-32, an appeal request by Chuck Dougherty for the reconsideration of the HPC's partial denial of a Design Permit Review for the property located at 101 Water Street South in the CBD district to January 2, 2018. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker,Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible a" ar val c f se t nd_readin LQ 8 an Or h mance amending g th ' illwater Cit; Code C ia� -er -' 1. entitled 2 oin Or linanc by amea°adin _th 2onin Ma sof die.-City--W r mea taipert to tle RB- l mil Reda en i l District 'ase No, 2201Z-53,) Community Development Director Turnblad stated the first reading was approved by a split vote. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt second reading of Ordinance 1098, an Ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 31, Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting December 19, 2017 entitled Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Zoning Map of the City to rezone certain property to the RB-Two Family Residential District (Case No. 2017-53). Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: Councilmembers Junker and Weidner _Pgs,sible approval of S _cJ I Cwtnt P li- City Administrator McCarty stated that staff updated language in the proposed Stillwater Event Policies and Event Application Procedures per the Council discussion on December S. He reviewed the proposed revisions and stated that staff will bring a resolution for possible approval at a future City Council meeting. Mr. McCarty added that staff has discussed with Council members about when alcohol is allowed at an event, and needs to work on the language before the policy is finalized. Mayor Kozlowski commented that sometimes events seem more open and other times more controlled in terms of alcohol consumption. City Administrator McCarty responded that per current policy, any event where alcohol is to be served must obtain a temporary liquor license, be in an enclosed environment, approved by law enforcement, must provide training for servers, serve only those of age, and must provide a plan for ingress and egress for public safety to review to make sure there is adequate access for crowds. Mayor Kozlowski observed that sometimes there is a double barricade and sometimes there is not. Police Chief Gannaway replied his department has always recommended a double barricade around a beer tent. They have allowed minors to enter, up to a certain time. If the event is purely for adults and the purpose of the tent is only to serve alcohol,they have tried not to have minors present. Councilmember Weidner stated he raised some questions with the Police Chief about the double fencing of a beer tent and the need for an officer to be present. He provided the example of the Holidazzle event he attended last weekend, which had a beer tent and a designated area where cider and mulled wine were served, but there was no fencing, no police officers at the doors, and there were no problems that he saw. He feels that Stillwater events,primarily Lumberjack Days,is a completely different event than it was 6-8 years ago. He would like to look at eliminating the barriers and allowing people to walk around the entire area as long as it is designated with signs that say no alcohol beyond this point. Councilmember Polehna added the example of the recent polka dance,where citizens were not let into the beer garden, because they had their children with them. Mayor Kozlowski acknowledged there have been a couple things that have happened in the history of Stillwater that have required the added emphasis on security, but he thinks the City should put that in the past and respect the intelligence of the community and staff. He agreed that public safety needs to be taken seriously, but would like to consider what the City can do to help the events and potentially make it easier for staff as well. He would like to look at how other communities regulate alcohol at events. Councilmember Menikheim acknowledged that the nature of events has changed over the last five or six years. He feels there should be an in-between point between full freedom and lockdown. Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting December 19, 2017 City Administrator McCarty stated staff would complete more research into how other communities handle events. Councilmember Weidner asked that staff include the Holidazzle to see how they handle security. NEW BUSINESS Ba ckgj-guy c1 ark l B �d t f r Ply mse IlI f_ r la]a Irn rovemem t: Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Council that Phase 2 of City Hall remodeling is essentially complete and Phase 3 may now begin. He reviewed Phase 3 improvements and stated that the preliminary cost estimate will be somewhat less than the $890,000 budgeted. The design portion will occur between January and May 2018, with construction hopefully between September and December. Possible a mr val of 20118 Iggqin S -l�ccl��lc� and 1st meetrn . in anuary 201.9 City Clerk Ward reviewed possible meeting date changes for the 2018 calendar. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Weidner,to adopt Resolution 2017-254, adoption of 2018 City Council and Boards/Commissions meeting calendar. Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, Mayor Kozlowski Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS There were no communications or requests. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS There were no Council request items. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE PURSUANT TO MN STAT. SEC. 13D.05 (121 CHESTNUT ST E) Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn the meeting to closed session at 7:50 p.m. All in favor. Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2017-248, directing payment of bills Resolution 2017-249, approving the transfer of an On-sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses from D & D of Minnesota Inc., DBA: Famous Dave's, to the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 94, DBA: Stillwater Eagles Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting December 19, 2017 Resolution 2017-250, renewal for towing license for 2018 Resolution 2017-251, resolution granting license to Patricia Wolf for the operation of multi-person tour cycles on city streets and rescinding Resolution 2016-223 Resolution 2017-252, a resolution pre-approving Historian services related to demolition requests Resolution 2017-253, a resolution to clarify the legal description and consenting to a re-platting of District#11 Resolution 2017-254, adoption of 2018 City Council and Boards/Commissions meeting calendar Ordinance 1098, an Ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 31, entitled Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Zoning Map of the City to rezone certain property to the RB-Two Family Residential District (Case No. 2017-53) Page 5 of 5