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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-18 CC MIN r. REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1989 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Kimble Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Van Wormer Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Ron Langness, (Springsted, Inc.), Dick Kilty, Mike Madsen, Dan Parker (School Dist.), Jim Blichfeldt, Art Palmer. A 1 so Present: Others: r axable Mr. Langness explained the $1,095,000 Bonds would fund three projects -- L.I. 251, Forest Hills/Greeley; L.I. 253, So. Third & Orleans Streets; and L.I. 255, Sunset Ridge. The $700,000 Bonds will be used to fund the project costs associated with the IncStar project. $1,095 000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1989A Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $1,095,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1989A. (Resolution No. 8109) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None . $700,000 G.O. Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1989B Motion by Councllmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $700,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1989B. (Resolution No. 8110) (' 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None STAFF REPORTS l. Public Works Underground Wiring on Laurel St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the installation of underground wiring from street to house at 118 E. Laurel St. with payment made by the applicant. (All in favor). p~ent for Damaees to Car Motion y Councilmem er Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to pay repairs for a car damaged by an accident at the City Garage in the amount of $190.90. (All in favor). r Purchase of Trailer for Router Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the purchase of a trailer, at approximately $1,000, for the router in the Public Works Dept. (All in favor). Discussion of Replacement of Curb on So. Second St. Discussion followed regarding the reconstruction of curb in the vicinity of 1311 So. 2nd St. A decision was tabled until after discussion of the Pavement Management Program with the City Consulting Engineer. Concession Stand for Team Media Ball Game Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to permit a concession stand for the Team Media ball game to be held at Lily Lake on July 19, 1989. (All in favor). 2. Community Develo~ent Director - Discussion - New tillwater Bridge Mr. Russell presented a short report on the progress of plans for the new Stillwater Bridge. Appraisals for Mulberry Point Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the expenditure of $2,800 for appraisals of property located on Mulberry Point and the parking lot next to Lowell Park. (All in favor). Notification of popefe's Awning to DNR Motion by Councllmember arrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution making findings for determination of request for seasonal awning at Popeye's Restaurant in the Riverway Bluffland/Shoreland Dist. (Resolution No. 8111) r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 3. Parks Director - Permit to Consume - Ciatti's Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a Permit to Consume for Ciatti's group at Pioneer Park on August 1, 1989. (All in favor). Construction of Bonse Field Retainin Wall Motion y ounCl mem er p elm, secon e y ouncilmember Farrell to authorize the Parks Dept. to proceed with the purchase of materials, in the approximate amount of $7,238, for construction of the wall near Bonse Field and to also proceed to seek alternative funding; and if no other sources of funding can be found, Park Dedication monies will be used. (All in favor). 4. Consulting Engineer - Consulting Engineer Moore clarified the costs involved with the study of Lily Lake; that being the cost of preparing the application would be between $2,000 and $3,000. The estimate of the City's share for the study could be $30,000 to $40,000. Council also submitted the request that Brick Pond be included as a part of this study. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the public hearing on consideration of a request for final approval of a minor subdivision at 514 and 518 W. Maple St. for one lot of 14,952 sq.ft. into two lots of 7,476 sq.ft. each in the RB, Duplex Residential Dist., James Blichfeldt, Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-72. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on July 11, 1989 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that Mr. Blichfeldt has completed the improvements recommended at the January 3, 1989 meeting and recommends approval. Mike Madsen, who lives next door, stated everything seems to be taken care of, but he stated a concern that the lots were substandard to be properly divided and the neighborhood was deprived of the proper process of this request -- the houses were built before the subdivision request was made. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution granting the final approval for a minor subdivision at 514 & 518 W. Maple St. for one lot of 14,952 sq. ft. into two r 3 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 lots of 7,476 sq. ft. each in the RB, Duplex Residential Dist., James Blichfeldt, Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-72. (Resolution No. 8116) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit request from Ind. School Dist. No. 834 for the placement of two new classrooms at the Stillwater Sr. High School located at 523 W. Marsh St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist. Case No. SUP/89-42. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on July 7, 1989 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell described the request for placement of two portable classrooms at the Stillwater Sr. High School, stating that additional classrooms are in great demand at the High School. The Planning Commission approved the request. Dan Parker, representing the School Board, stated this is a temporary solution while a study is made of their overall needs. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. r-' Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Special Use Permit request for the placement of two new classrooms at the Stillwater Sr. High School located at 523 W. Marsh St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Ind. School Dist. No. 834, Applicant. Case No. SUP/89-42. (All in favor). 3. This is the day and time for the continuation of the public hearing to determine whether the building located at 1218 So. Second St. and legally described as Lot 10, Block 3, Churchill and Nelson Second Addition, should be razed, removed and demolished. Council reviewed the property at 4:30 P.M. this afternoon and found it to be substantially improved. The neighbors stated they do not want the building torn down, but want to see it improved. Council discussion followed regarding setting a deadline for Mr. Garavalia to complete improving the property and an agreement between the City and Mr. Garavalia to accomplish this. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to continue the public hearing to the August 1, 1989 meeting to determine whether the building located at 1218 So. Second St. and legally described as Lot 10, Block 3, Churchill and Nelson Second Addition, should be razed, removed and demolished; and the City Attorney and Building Official shall draft an r 4 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 agreement with Mr. Garavalia to accomplish the clean-up of his property. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (continued) 4. consultina Engineer - Pavement anagement pro~ram Mr. Moore presented a f 1m strip describing the Pavement Management Program which is a plan for managing maintenance and construction of streets in the City. Council set a Workshop Meeting for August 22, 1989 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss this subject further. Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:55 P.M. as it r City Attorney Magnuson explained the changes that the LegiSlature made to the State Statutes and recommended the City ordinance be changed accordingly. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a first reading of an ordinance amending the Liquor Ordinance as it relates to hours of operation. (All in favor). 2. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 699 as it relates to parking regulations on Fourth St. between Pine and Oak Streets. (Ordinance No. 708). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Continuation of M rtle & Second St. Parkin Im rovement Recommendations. r. Russe present pans or re eVlng par lng pro ems ln e area of the Lowell Inn and Rivertown Commons, by using the following parking lot locations -- No. Second St. lot, the corner of Mulberry and Second Streets, and across from Staples Mill north of the old lumber yard, North Main St. lot. Funds are available through Tax Increment Financing and the City should show some improvement this year in order to use these funds. Discussion followed regarding Art Palmer's request for removal of five r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 parking meters and Mr. Palmer's proposal for selling various parcels of property to the City. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim directing Staff to proceed with the recommendations as outlined by the Community Development Director for the proposed improvement of Lowell Inn/Riverview Commons Parking Lot; and to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the City Engineer to prepare a Feasibility Report. (Resolution No. 8112) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of July 18, 1989, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin9 p~ent of Bills (Resolution No. 8108). Ayes - Councl1mem ers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractors Licenses. Coronado Stone 7961 Spring Lake Park Rd. Spring Lake Park, Mn. 55432 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal Leibfried Construction 701 Eighth Street Farmington, Mn. 55024 General Contractor New Stockness Construction Co. 190 Ryan Dr., Unit C Little Canada, Mn. 55117 Masonry & Brick Work New Workers in Wood 16210 Morgan Ave. Marine, Mn. 55047 General Contractor New 3. Set Public Hearin ases: a. Case No. V/89-37 - Variance Request to rear and sideyard setback requirements to renovate an existing Carriage House into personal living quarters with one Bed & Breakfast room at 306 W. Olive St. in the RCM Medium Density Family Residential Dist., Charles & Judith Dougherty, Applicants. b. Case No. V/89-38 - Variance Request to rear and sideyard setback requirements (22 ft. corner sideyard, 2 ft. rearyard proposed, 30 ft. r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 18, 1989 r corner sideyard, 5 ft. rearyard required) for the construction of a garage at 820 W. Pine St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Carl B. Quist, Applicant. c. Case No. V/89-39 - Variance Request to the sideyard & rearyard setback requirements (two ft. sideyard, four ft. rearyard proposed, five ft. sideyard & five ft. rearyard required) for the construction of a garage at 516 No. Greeley St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Tom Eichten, Applicant. d. Case No. DP/V/89-40 - Design Permit & Variance request to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of an awning sign, change copy on canvas sign & add three pennants on the Grand Garage Bldg. at 324 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Robert Tanner, Applicant. e. Case No. SUP/89-41 - Special Use Permit request to operate a Latch-Key Program (before & after school child care) at Stonebridge Elementary School located at 900 No. Owens St. in the RA, One Family Residential Dist., Ind. School Dist. No. 834, Applicant. f. Case No. ZAM/89-43 - Request for consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone Lots 4 & 5 (currently designated 6 & 7) of Dallager's Estates from RB, Two Family Residential to RA, One Family Residential. g. Case No. V/89-44 - Variance request to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of two additional signs for the new TCF Bank in the Cub Foods Store, 2001 Washington Ave. No. in the IP-C, Indus. Pk. Comm. Dist., Color Sign Systems, applicant. h. Case No. SUP/89-45 - Special Use Permit request for the placement of a new sign at Oakridge Community Church, 610 Co. Rd. IS, in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Oakridge Community Church, Applicant. i. Case No. PUD/89-50 - PUD, preliminary plat approval for a subdivision containing 42 single family homes on 61st St. (directly behind Greeley Square) in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Parlay Group (Richard Ernst II), Applicant. j. Case No. SUB/89-49 - Subdivision request for forty-two single family lots, with a zero sideyard setback, off new 61st St. (directly behind Greeley Square) in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Parlay Group (Richard Ernst II), Applicant. k. Case No. SUB/89-35 - Preliminary Plat Approval request from Curve Crest Properties to subdivide an 8.68 acre lot into two lots of 2.87 and 5.81 acres at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Washington Ave. and Curve Crest Blvd. located in the Industrial Pk. Indus. Dist. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. School D1St. meeting, Monday, July 24, to discuss lighting softball field on Myrtle St. Council took note of this special meeting scheduled for the above date. r 7 {\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July lS, 19S9 2. lan. o specific comments were 3. Letter from Jim A sta 709 Harriet Dr., H s reSl ents. Council met with the residents and the Consulting Engineer at 5:00 P.M. to discuss their concerns regarding the project in the Forest Hills area. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Discussion of Oak Glen A short discussion followed regarding the financial status of Oak Glen. ~ort of Councilmember O~heim on the Re~ional Transit Board MotiOrlby Councilmember Farrel , seconded by ouncilmember Bodlovick to .adopt the appropriate resolution supporting Councilmember Opheim for a position on the Regional Transit Board. (Resolution No. S113) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Abstain - Councilmember Opheim ~. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8l0S - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8109 - G.O. $l,095,OOOImprovement Bonds, Series 19S9A. No. 8110 - G.O. $700,000 Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 19S9B. No. Slll - Findings of Fact, Awning for Popeye's Restaurant. No. Sl12 - Feasibility Study, L.I. 259, Lowell Inn Parking Lot. No. Sl13 - Supporting Councilmember Opheim for Position on Regional Transit Board. No. S116 - Approve Final Subd. for 514/51S Maple St. Ordinances: No. 70S - Rescinding Ordinance No. 699, regarding parking regulations on 4th St. between Pine and Oak Streets. r Jo1~ ATTEST: ~~~A/ '1:frv CL~- . - -- S