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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-14 Joint Board MIN • STILLWATER CITY AND TOWN JOINT BOARD July 14, 1997 Present for Stillwater Township: Supervisor Dave Johnson; Supervisor David Francis; Attorney Tom Scott; and Planner Meg McMonigal Present for City of Stillwater: Councilman Terry Zoller; Attorney David Magnuson; Community Development Director Steve Russell Others: Sherri Buss of Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik & Associates; Jim Peterson, representing an annexation request Chairman David Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Jim Peterson's annexation request was added to the agenda. Mr. Francis, seconded by Mr. Zoller, moved adoption of the agenda as amended; all in favor. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Francis, moved approval of the minutes of May 28, 1997; all in favor. Adoption of Joint Planning Board Procedures Mr. Johnson referred to the section regarding the Township's publishing of meeting notices. He said it was the Township's understanding the town would post notices only, rather than duplicate publishing a legal notice. It was agreed to eliminate that language. Mr. Zoller, seconded by Mr. Francis, moved approval of the procedures as amended; all in favor. Adoption of AUAR Mr. Francis said the Town Board had a thorough discussion of the proposed AUAR at its July 10 meeting, and he said he believed there was strong support of the document from the Town Board. He said there was some concern regarding funding of the mitigation plan, and the Town Board would like some resolution on that issue. Mr. Zoller noted funding is also a concern of the City. Mr. Magnuson pointed out that with the formation of a Brown's Creek Watershed District, assessments could be spread throughout the district through an ad valorem tax. Mr. Johnson said the Township would be supportive of distributing the costs throughout the district. There was some discussion as to the status of Washington County's petition to form the watershed district. • N Mr. Johnson said another concern of the Town Board was the potential trail by Stonebridge as indicated in the AUAR. He said the Township felt that trail would be a "high risk situation" and asked for a clarification of the City's position regarding the trail. Ms. Buss said the trail was eliminated in the final version of the AUAR. There was some discussion regarding Washington County's suggestion of a moratorium on development in the Brown's Creek Watershed. Mr. Johnson said the Town is in agreement with the City that the AUAR provides significant controls over development, thereby eliminating the need for a moratorium in the Phase I annexation area. Ms. Buss noted the County is primarily concerned with development upstream. Mr. Russell asked whether the Joint Board should formally adopt the AUAR. Mr. Johnson said it was the Township's position that there should be a vote by the Joint Board. At Mr. Magnuson's suggestion, approval was made in the form of a resolution. Mr. Zoller moved adoption of Resolution 97-1 , a resolution adopting the final AUAR dated July 14, 1997, contingent on City Council approval. Mr. Francis seconded the motion; all in favor. Request for annexation - Minnesota Zephyr There was some discussion by Mr. Magnuson and Mr. Scott as to the process that would have to be followed in considering the petition for annexation. Mr. Johnson said the Township would not be opposed to considering the request. The current regulations (the county's) have worked well, but he said the Township would not necessarily be opposed to considering minor changes. It was agreed to have Mr. Magnuson write a letter to the Minnesota Zephyr people explaining the process that will be followed in considering the annexation petition and clarifying up front what the Zephyr people are looking for in requesting the annexation. Members of the Joint Board will be copied on the letter. The recording secretary left at 7 p.m.