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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-15 CC MIN ("' r (' SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 15, 1989 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abr ah ams on. Absent: Councilmember Opheim. City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Officer Ulrich City Clerk Johnson Al so Present: Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: John Steffen PUBLI C HEARl NG 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to determine whether grounds exist to cut tall grass and weeds from the property of John S. Steffen, located at 309 E. Willow Street. Notice of the hearing was sent to the property owner. The meeting was convened to determine whether grounds exist to cut tall grass and weeds from the property of John S. Steffen, located at 309 E. Willow St. Officer Ulrich explained that an anonymous complaint was received regarding tall grass and weeds in Mr. Steffen's yard which have not been cut for some time and efforts to contact Mr. Steffen were unsuccessful, Mr. Steffen explained that NSP installed a telephone pole where the driveway would go, there is a steep curb and he has difficulty using the driveway. He asked the City for help and nothing has been done, so he is letting the weeds grow in protest. Council directed City Staff to contact NSP regarding the telephone pole in order to help alleviate Mr. Steffen's problem. Mr. Steffen agreed to cut the tall grass and weeds. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to give Mr. Steffen until September 19, 1989 to cut the tall grass and weeds in his yard or the City will have it cut and assess the costs to his property. (All in favor). SALE OF STREET SIGN Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the sale of an old street sign to Fran Hasty for the fee of $20.00. (All in favor). 1 r r r \ Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 15, 1989 PURCHASE OF MAGNETIC BOARD FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of a magnetic board for the City Hall Council Chambers at an approximate cost of $970.00. (All in favor). PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR POLICE DEPT. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the purchase of software for the Police Dept. at an approximate cost of $500.00 which is to be taken from the donations fund. (All in favor). RECESS Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:17 P.M. (All in favor). ~~ ATTEST: ~ ~ C R 2 (1 REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 15, 1989 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Press: Councilmember Opheim. City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Parks Director Blekum Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Ron Langness, Harold Teasdale, Mitch Hurlburt, Chris Ogren, Clayton Patterson. Absent: Also Present: Others: n APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the following meetings as presented: Special Meeting - July 24, 1989, Special Meeting - July 25, 1989, Regular & Recessed Meetings - August 1, 1989. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Bid 0 enin and ossible award of bid for $1,095,000 General Obli ation mprovement on s, er es 9 9A. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for the issuance and sale of $1,095,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1989A to Park Investment Corp. (Resolution No. 8124) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2, Bid 0 enin and ossible award of bid for $700,000 General Obli ation axa e ax ncrement on s, erles 9 . Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for the issuance and sale of $700,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1989B to Allison-Williams Co. (Resolution No. 8125) r 1 (". Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Works - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize repair of the stone wall on South Third St. near the Mike Adams property for approximately $2,000 by Contractor Joe Nasvick after he is 1 i censed by the City, (A 11 in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to change the operation of the lights in the Industrial Park to sensors. (All in favor). r Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick directing the Public Works Dept. to cut the grass & weeds on property on Olive St. near Holcombe St. and assess the property owner. (All in favor). Public Works Director Junker stated the State will fix the streetlight on Main and Myrtle Streets. Mr. Junker stated the street sign at Hickory and Owen Street will be replaced. Parks Director - Councilmember Farrell stated a concern about plantings in Lowell Park and Mr. Blekum stated this variety has been developed for ornamental use. 2. Mayor Abrahamson thanked the Margaret Rivers Foundation for donating funds for Bonse Ballfield at Lily Lake Park. 3. City Engineer - No Report. 4. Community Development Director - Mr. Russell presented a letter from Harold Teasdale, regarding Phase III of the Cottages of Stillwater which will be discussed under "Individuals and Delegations". Mr. Russell also noted a call from the State Capitol regarding recognition of cities participating in the spring clean-up program and invited them to the Capitol Rotunda on August 25 at 9:00 A.M. Request for curb cut - Ernst property near Merrill Lynch Mayor Abrahamson initiated discussion of Mr. Ernst's request for a curb cut on Washington Ave. next to Merrill Lynch to give access to the building he is planning to build. City Engineer Moore stated the street r 2 f" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 was planned for a safe traffic flow and that Washington Ave. may become a major thoroughfare in the future if the new bridge is built using the south corridor. A curb cut at this point may jeopardize the safety of the street. No action was taken. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Request of Harold Teasdale - Cottages of Stillwater Mr. Teasdale presented his request to eliminate the subsidy reserve for Phase III of the Cottages of Stlllwater since they will allocate a portion of their units for lower income people in order to qualify for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize modification of the Redevelopment Agreement for Phase III of the Cottages of Stillwater to eliminate the $87,360 reserve subsidy. (All in favor) . r PUBLI C HEARl NGS 1. This is the day and time for the public hearing on consideration of a request for a variance to the lot size requirements (10,000 sq. ft. required, 8,316 sq. ft. provided) for a single family residence at 1914 No. First St. in the RA Single Family Residential Dist., Mitch Hurlburt, Applicant. Case No. V/89-56. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on August 4, 1989 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr, Russell explained the applicant wants to construct a single family house on a substandard lot, with the present structure to be razed. There is one condition -- that the structure shall only be a single family structure. The Plannin9 Commission felt the new house would be an improvement to the site. Bob Sherlock, 1912 No, 1st St., stated he owns the property next to the present house and has a concern for the well and septic system, that it will take up almost the whole backyard. He also has a concern for privacy -- the house will only be 12 to 14 ft. from his north wall. Also, the house is being financed by Swager Brothers and he is afraid it will be rented. Another factor is the narrow road access whlch is wide enough for only one car to get up the hill. Doug Buberl, 1908 No. First St., stated he has the same concerns as Mr. Sherlock. The access for the road is very llmited and the road may not last. (""\, 3 f' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 Mitch Hurlburt, applicant, stated that some of the drain field is not run-off, but evaporation. The house will not be sold until approval is given. Also, it will have a tuck under garage, Mr. Sherlock and Mr. Buberl stated that the vacant lot has been utilized for a turn around. r Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to table the final decision for Case No. V/89-56, request for variance to the lot size requirements for a single family residence at 1914 No. First St. in the RA Single Family Residential Dist, Mitch Hurlburt, Applicant, until the September 5 meeting in order for a review of the case to be made by the City Engineer. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1, Case No. SUP/SS-50 - Modification of approved plans for a carwash located at 1750 Greeley St, in the IP-C Industrial Pk. Comm. Dist., John Ogren, Applicant. Mr. Russell explained the applicant wishes to change the design by reducing the number of. stalls from four to one automated car wash which would result in a reduction in the size of the building and lot coverage. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a modification of approved plans for a carwash located at 1750 So. Greeley St. in the IP-C Industrial Pk. Comm. Dist., as conditioned, John Ogren, Applicant. (All in favor). 2. Possible further discussion of County Rd.5/0rleans St. traffic problems and adoption of Resolution requesting Mn/DOT to separate Co. Rd, 5 Bridge from the New River Bridge project. Further discussion of this item was continued until the August 22 WorkShOp Meeting at 4:30 P.M. 3, Review and approval of Tax Increment Financing Policy. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Tax Increment Financing Policy as recommended by Comm. Dev. Director Russell. (Resolution No. 8126) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 4 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution settin Public Hearin for enlar ement of Develo ment District , ax ncrement 1st. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution setting the Public Hearing for enlargement of Dev. Dist. 11, Tax Increment Dist. #1 for September 19, 1989. (Resolution No. 8127) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. $180 000 Comm. City Attorney Magnuson explained that Tlme Out Sports has been sold to new owners who agree to all of the obligations of the sale and transfer. He stated the papers are in order and recommends approval. r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the approprlate resolution authorizlng the transfer of the Time Out Sports Commercial Development Revenue Note, (Resolution No. 8128) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Consideration of sewer rate adjustment policy. Mr. Kriesel presented a policy for sewer rate adjustments stating the Finance Director would give final approval unless it is an unusual request which would then go to the City Council. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Sewer Rate Adjustment Policy as recommended by City Coordinator Kriesel, with a report of such adjustments to the City Council. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of August 15, 1989, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8122). r 5 Steen berg-Henkel Construction 1371 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Stillwater Fence Company 8138 Jody Avenue North Stillwater, MN 55082 Lowell Vanderhoff 6109 - 24th Street No. Oakdale, MN 55119 3. Set Public Hearing Date of September 5, 19B9 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUB/89-48 - Subdivision of three lots totaling 16,605 sq. ft. into two lots of 9,180 sq.ft. and 7,425 sq. ft. with modification to ('- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 2, Contractor's Llcenses. Adolfson &. Peterson, Inc. 6701 West 23rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55426 Aluminum Window and Door Mart 2615 Stillwater Road Maplewood, MN 55119 OJ Construction 2329 Stillwater Road St. Paul, MN 55119 Isaacson Carpentry Services 4830 Debra Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 o Midwest Fire Protection, Inc. 324 Harding Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Midwest Fireplace 5205 North Hwy. 169 Plymouth, MN 55442 MJF Masonry 3976 White Bear Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 {' General Contractor New General Contractor Renewa 1 Masonry & Brick Work Excavators New General Contractor Renewa 1 Sprinkler Renewa 1 General Contractor New Masonry & Brick Work New General Contractor New Fenci ng Renewal Excavators Renewal 6 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 r lot size requirements at 412 & 418 W. Wilkins St, in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Stanley & Elizabeth McDonald, Applicants. b. Case No. V/89-46 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements for an existing garage (2 ft. proposed, 5 ft. required) at 412 W. Wilkins St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Stanley & Elizabeth McDonald, Applicants. (Refer to SUB/89-48) c. Case No. V/89-47 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (2 ft. proposed, 5 ft. required) for the construction of a 16 ft. by 22 ft. single car garage at 418 W. Wilkins St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Stanley & Elizabeth McDonald, Applicants. (Refer to SUB/89-48). d. Case No. V/89-52 - Variance to the Fence Ordinance for a three & one-half ft. fence (four ft. required) at 1421 No. First St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Ned & Christine Windmiller, Applicants. e. Case No. PR/DP/V/89-53 - Variance & Design Permit for the placement of an awning sign & parking review for a pool hall at 112 No. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Kathy & Gerald Sanford, Applicants. f. Case No. DP/PR/89-61 - A Design Permit for the renovation of a storefront with a fire stair addition & Parking Review at 212 No. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Leverne & Sharon Stefan, Applicants. g. Case No. SUP/89-55 - Special Use Permit (removed from list). h. Case No. V/89-57 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirement (three ft. proposed, five ft. required) for a twenty-four ft. by ten ft. garage addition at 1112 W. Linden St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Ronald A. Zaniewski, Applicant. i. Case No. V/89-58 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a new four ft. by twenty ft. pylon sign, at the same location of the present sign, at Crown Auto, 14450 60th St. No. in the IP-C, Industrial Pk. Comm. Dist., Richard Fox, on behalf of Crown Auto, Applicants. j. Case No, SUP/89-59 - Special Use Permit for a concession stand in the Isaac Staples Mill Building at 402 No. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Terri Brine, Applicant, k. Case No. ZAM/89-43 - Zoning Map Amendment (Case is continued to another meeting) 4. Waiver of Garbage & Rubbish Collection Charge - Code No. 21-745. 5, Re uest to han banner for American Ass'n, of Univ. Women Se t, 3 - 16, 989 a vertls1ng ant que show. 6. Northland Ct. '" 7 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Appointment to Downtown Action Committee Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the appointment of Dave Pohl to the Downtown Action Committee. (All in favor). Arrow Building Property Council directed Staff to review this property and report to Council. Bus parked on 4th & Churchill Streets at Rivertown Taxi Council directed Staff to check on the bus that is being parked at this location. Oak Glen Council asked that a report be made by next Tuesday, August 22 regarding this item. r STAFF REPORTS (Continued) City Attorney Develo~ent Agreement - Granquist Pro~ Motion by ouncilmember Kimble, seconded ~uncilmember Farrell to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Development Agreement for the Granquist property. (All in favor). City Coordinator - River vallet Lions - Motion by Counc lmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution thanking the River Valley Lions for the work on the Band Shelter and landscaplng in Pioneer Park. (Resolution No. 8129) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Abstain - 1, Councilmember Farrell COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS (continued) Council directed Staff to check with the County regarding equipment to read the decibel level for the noise coming from "Popeye's. (Stillwater Yacht Club). Request to Operate a Helicopter Service in the City Council discussion followed regarding the request of John Hampson, representing Duluth Helicopters, to operate several weekends in the City of Stillwater. Council decision was that there is no good location for such an operation within the City and they would further need to study the impact of such an operation on the community. r 8 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1989 Communications from School District Two communications were received from the School District -- one, regarding lighting of the softball complex on Myrtle St., and two, possible City interest in a joint venture with the School District in development of a transportation center. City Clerk - City Clerk Johnson asked Council cooperation in completing a survey presented by the League of Minnesota Cities regarding recent Election Legislation or proposed legislation. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Letter from Donald Wisniewski, Wash. Co. Public Wks. Director - Speed zoning along County Highway 12. No action taken. 2, Complaint regarding various items -- high cost of utilities, garbage, traffic and barking dogs. No action taken. 3. Thank you from School Dist. regarding meeting on lighting of softball field. No action taken. r 4, Letter from Gov. Perpich regarding Census Bureau Programs. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8122 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 8124 - Sale of $1,095,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1989A. No. 8125 - Sale of $700,000 G.O. Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1989B. No. 8126 - Approval of Tax Increment Financing Policy. No. 8127 - Setting Public Hearing on Enlargement of Dev. Dist. 11, Tax Increment Dist. 11. No. 8128 - Approval of Sale and Transfer of Time Out Sports. No. 8129 - Thanking River Valley Lions. j)~~ )/kJ L7 ~R~ ATTEST: (' 9 II