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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-06 CC MIN Special Meeting r r ~ SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 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 City Attorney Magnuson Community Dev. Dir. Russell Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press REVIEW OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING POLICY Community Development Director Russell reviewed a proposed tax increment financing policy with the Council. The policy provides objectives and establishes requirements, review criteria, eligible activity and funding approach for use of tax increment financing assistance. The Council suggested several changes to the policy, and will review the policy again at a later date. DISCUSSION OF POPEYE'S REQUEST Council discussed a request by Popeye's on the River for a seasonal deck awning. The request will be heard at a public hearing on July 11. PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUDGET Council reviewed the Planning Department budget request for next year with Community Development Director Russell. REQUESTS FOR BANNERS Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember to approve the hanging of a banner for Lumberjack Days deny a request from New Richmond to hang a banner on Main (All in favor) Farrell and to Street. 1 (" (\ (\ stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 6, 1989 INCREASE IN INSURANCE RATES City Coordinator Kriesel reported that the Legislature has mandated that well-baby care and pre-natal care be included in medical insurance programs. Blue Cross/Blue Shield rates will increase to $197.39 per family and $75.49 per single as of September 1, 1989. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve an increase of $6.45 per family and $.12 per single for Blue Cross/Blue Shield rates. (All in favor) POST OFFICE REQUEST FOR DRIVEWAY Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a request by the Post Office to install a driveway off of Fourth Street, contingent upon approval by the City's traffic engineer. (All in favor) DISCUSSION OF RECYCLING PROGRAM Council discussed the proposed recycling program, and proposed $1.00 per household per month recycling fee. Kriesel was directed to meet with Junker Sanitation negotiate a lower fee for recycling. the Mr. to ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. (All in favor) tV~~ ATTEST: ~ ~~~-~.J CITY ERK Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2 RECORD OF i!JIECUTIVE SESSICM Dat_econvened: Tuesd"y,July[,,1989 Time convened: 6:45 p.m. Ti.IDQ adjo~rned: I:]~ p.m. Members pre~"nt: Bodlovick, Kimble, Opheim, l"arr"U and Mayor AbrahaIllson Members absent: None l11.so present: City Coordinator Kri"s"l, City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session: Loca~ 120. To discuss labor agreement proposed bypo1.ice Action t~k"n: Approved a .1 percent salary inert""", and city conlribution of $l'l5 for hosp/med insurance. ALt~st: /;P>Jp Cty.,&~ , Citycuurdiniltor