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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-23 CC MIN Special Meeting r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 23, 1989 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel Public Works Director Blekum City Attorney Magnuson Community Dev. Dir. Russell Consulting Engineer Van Wormer Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnick, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press NORTH SECOND STREET PARKING IMPROVEMENTS r The City Council held a Public Hearing to hear comments regarding the parking situation along North Second Street between Myrtle and Commercial Streets. Community Development Director Russell summarized a letter received from Lowell Inn owner Art Palmer requesting consideration of parking improvements. Consulting Engineer Van Wormer commented on his reviewal of the suggested parking changes. Several residents of Rivertown Commons were present and Mayor Abrahamson asked for their comments. Leonard Roe stated that parking is inadequate for Rivertown Commons. There are currently 27 cars owned by residents, and there are 23 parking spaces. Art Palmer stated that he feels the present parking situation is hazardous, and made suggestions for improvements. Don Jahnke, downtown business owner, expressed his concern with the traffic pattern on North Second and Commercial Streets. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution establishing handicapped parking on the west side of North Second Street at Myrtle Street. (Resolution No. 8087) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 23, 1989 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct City staff to prepare improvement plan for existing City parking lot, to explore land costs and financing options for future potential site, and to present a comprehensive area review to Council at the June 20 meeting. (All in favor) TRUCK EQUIPMENT BID Jim Connolly of Boyum Equipment addressed Council regarding a truck equipment bid. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to continue the matter until the June 6, 1989 meeting. (All in favor) (Council took a five-minute break and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.) BID FOR RE-LAMPING LIGHTING SYSTEM AT NORTHLAND PARK r Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the bid of $14,998 for re-lamping the lighting system at Northland Park tennis courts, hockey rink and horseshoe courts. (Resolution No. 8088) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None STARBRIGHT AMUSEMENT REQUEST Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to allow extension of the permit for Starbright Amusement at River Heights Plaza until Monday, May 29, 1989. (All in favor) SEWER BILL ADJUSTMENTS Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to follow staff's recommendations approving two requests for sewer bill adjustments. (All in favor) HEALTH CARE COVERAGE r Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to extend the City's health care coverage contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield from 9/1/89 through 8/3l/90. (All in favor) 2 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 23, 1989 VACATION CARRYOVER Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to allow the carryover of excess vacation amounts as presented. (All in favor) BOARD OF REVIEW Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by to direct the Mayor to sign the Board of presented. (All in favor) Councilmember Kimble Review document as PARLAY GROUP REQUEST Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to grant approval for Short-Elliott-Hendrickson to do the engineering for the Parlay Group project as requested. (All in favor) INCSTAR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT r Motion by Bodlovick Mayor and Agreement. Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the City Coordinator to sign the Incstar Development (Resolution No. 8089) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. by Councilmember (All in favor) Resolutions: No. 8087 - No. 8088 - No. 8089 - Establishing handicapped parking at Myrtle & N. 2nd Approve bid for re-lamping at Northland Park Authorize signing of Incstar Deve opment Agreement A""" hu...? r ~~""~ CITY CLE Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 3