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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)
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble
to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. (All in
favor)
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Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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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:
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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.
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