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Home My WebLink About1989-11-21 CC MIN r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 21, 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 Others: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Sheriff James Trudeau, Captain Furstenburg, and Sgt. Hoyer, Washington County Sheriff's Dept. 1. Drug Enforcement Workshop with Washington County Sheriff's Dept. Also Present: Press: r Council met with members of the Washington County Sheriff's Department to discuss drug problems and enforcement in the City of Stillwater. The County members presented a plan to train local police through their department, thus benefiting both the County and City. Seizure of property and funds during drug raids would be divided among the cities and county and would help to pay some of the expenses of drug enforcement. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M. (All in favor.) ATTEST: dJ!,; ~ hu;~~ r- 1 I! r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 21, 1989 7:00 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 Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Van Wormer Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press r Others: Al Ranum, Don Valsvick, Coleen Gregor, Anne McManus, Clayton Patterson, Glen Thompson, Bonnie Hubbard, Gary Funke, Dan Woodbury, Bill Hooley, Bonnie Hubbard, Tom Bartkey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the following meetings as presented: Special Meeting, October 24, 1989; Special Meeting, November 1, 1989; and Regular & Recessed Meetings, November 7,1989. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Anne McManus & Coleen Gre or, Ho e International Family Services, Inc. - Natlona optlon ee roc ama lon. A proclamation was presented to Anne McManus & Coleen Gregor, representing Hope International Family Services, Inc., in honor of National Adoption Week. STAFF REPORTS 1. Publ i c Works - Sale of '75 Ford Dump Box Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to award the bid for the sale of the dump box from the '75 Ford Dump Truck to Stillwater Septic & Sewer Service in the amount of $500.00. (All in favor). Public Safety - Presentation of AAA 1988 Pedestrian Safety Award 2. r' 1 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 19S9 Regular Meeting Public Safety Director Mawhorter presented Council with the AAA 1988 Pedestrian Safety Citation Award for nine years fatality free operation in the City of Stillwater. r Agreement with S~t. Bell for Attendance at FBI Academy Motion by Councilmem er Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to ap- prove the Agreement between the City and Sgt. Timothy Bell regarding his atten- dance at the FBI Academy. (All in favor). Employment of Byrdie Beber9 as Part-Time Clerk Typist Motion by Councilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councllmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Byrdie Beberg as temporary part-time Clerk/Typist in the Police Dept. (Resolution No. 8202) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Conceptual Employment of Police Officer & Transfer of Police Officer to Wash. Co. Narcotics Divlsion Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve, in concept, the employment of a Police Officer and transfer of Officer Roettger to the Washington County Narcotics Division to receive training, pending a review of the budget. (All in favor). 3. Community Development Director - No Report. 4. Consulting En9ineer - No Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion of proposed property purchase by Richard Kilty for parcel north of Chestnut Street stairs. Comm. Dev. Director Russell stated that Del's Outdoor Equipment was notified of the proposed sale to Richard Kilty of the parcel mentioned and, to date, the City has not received a reply. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to in- struct the City Attorney to draft a Quit Claim Deed for property located on Third St. north of the Chestnut Street stairs to Richard Kilty, subject to the City easement for storm sewer purposes and conditioned that it only be used for parking lot purposes. (All in favor). A short discussion ensued regarding the possibility of Mr. Kilty blocking the back entrance to the present lot. It was stated that this is not Mr. Kilty's intension. ~ 2 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting 2. Possible second readin of a Zonin Ordinance Text Amendment relatin to Par ln9 Regu at ons, ase No. ZA 9-8. Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Council member Kimble for a second reading and enactment of an ordinance relating to Off Street Parking and Loading requirements in the City of Stillwater. (Ordinance No. 716) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Possible second reading of an Ordinance Amendment to include Permit Parkin~ near the Senior Hi9h School. Motion by ouncilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of of an ordinance to include Permit Parking near the Senior High School. (Ordinance No. 717) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 4. Possible first readin of an Ordinance amendin Chapter 33, Buildin Permlt ees an Appen lX "E". Council tabled the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 33, Building Permit Fees and Appendix "E" of the Uniform Building Code until the next regular meeting. Noise Problem at "Popeye's" Mayor Abrahamson initiated discussion of the noise from bands emanating from "Popeye's" Restuarant and suggested the first reading of a noi se ordinance. After research, a second reading could be held in January or February, 1990. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble for a first reading of a Noise Ordinance. (All in favor). After discussion by the Council, Community Development Director Russell summarized the plan as approved on June 20, 1989 and explained the modifications to the Downtown Parking Plan. Extensive discussion followed with comments from Council, Staff and the following citizens: r 3 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting Glenn Thompson, 919 W. Oak St., stated he would like the parking meters removed downtown and merchants would also like them removed. Merchants have moved out and have free parking elsewhere. Dan Woodbury, owner of J. Hunter's in the Grand Garage, does not want parking meters, suggested they be removed and have a City employee chalk the tires to keep traffic moving and reduce parking tickets to $5.00. Bill Hooley, owner of Hooley'S T.V. & Appliance, stated he is moving his business to Oak Park Heights because of parking problems downtown and the State not being able to decide where to put the new bridge. Tom Bartkey, 1221 Cottage Dr., suggested the City follow Red Wing's example because their business improved after the parking meters were taken out. He also suggested employing several people to enforce parking rules. o Don Valsvik, 1117 Meadowview Dr. and a member of the Downtown Plan Committee, stated the proposed plan is one option for management of parking. At the present time, parking is not being managed. Clayton Patterson, Oak Park Heights resident, addressed the issue of enforcement and selective ticketing. Al Ranum, 104 No. Main St., stated he is opposed to parking meters because they are intimidating and the activity is moving to Highway 36 and the ma 11 areas. Councilmember Opheim stated the parking at malls is not free, shop owners pay for this space. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Parking Program modifications as presented by Staff, approve a first read- ing of a Parking Meter Ordinance Amendment and approve the revenue forecast and budget request recommended for the Downtown Parking Program Fund. After further discussion, Councilmember Farrell amended his motion, and Councilmember Opheim amended her second, to strike the third item of the motion, namely the revenue forecast and budget request, until after the budget hearing; therefore, the motion will read as follows: Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Parking Program modifications as presented by Staff and approve a first reading of a Parking Meter Ordinance Amendment recommended for the Downtown Parking Program. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson) . r 4 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting Council recessed for five minutes. NEW BUSINESS 1. Re uest to use unimproved Third St., off of Hazel St., for drivewa access to sln9 e am y lot. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the use of an unimproved portion of North Third Street for access to a single family lot; with the property owners entering into a written agreement with the City and including the conditions recommended by Staff. (All in favor). r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Review of Preliminary Washington County LRT System Plan. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell directing Staff to prepare comments pertinent to the City of Stillwater as it relates to Washington County Light Rail Authority to extend the rail corridors to Down- town Stillwater. (All in favor). 4. Award of Bid for Scrap Iron. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to award the bid for the sale of scrap iron to Rick Berrisford in the amount of $55.00. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ap- prove the Consent Agenda of November 21, 1989, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8201) Ayes - Councllmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Kimble Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. 2. The following licenses: Beaver Plumbing Co., Inc. 20425 Jackson St. N.E. Cedar, Mn. 55011 CONTRACTORS Excavators New r , 5 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regul ar Meet i ng Brewster & Sons Roofing 4405 Olsen Lake Trail No. Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Roofing New Dean & Associates P.O. Box 1868 Minnetonka, Mn. 55345 General Contractor New Industrial Roof Maint., Inc. 301 Laurie Ct. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 McGough Construction Co. 2737 No. Fairview Ave. St. Paul, Mn. 55113 Roofi n g Renewal General Contractor Renewa 1 Rayco Construction, Inc. 3801 Fifth St. N.E. Columbia Heights, Mn. 55420 Roofi ng New r 1990 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES John's Bar Ki nsel' s, Inc. 302 South Main Street 119 E. Chestnut Street South Hill Liquor Store 117 West Churchill St. Vittorio's 402 South Main Street American Legion Post 103 South Third Street R & R Liquor 1971 South Greeley St. 1990 ON-SALE CLUB LICENSES Stillwater Country Club 1421 North Fourth Street Stillwater Lodge #179, Elks B.P.O.E. 279 East Myrtle Street Knights of Columbus 1910 South Greeley Street Silver Lake restaurant 241 South Main Street 1990 ON-SALE WINE LICENSES Rivertown Inn 306 West Olive Street 3. A lication for Waiver of Garba e & Rubbish Collection Char e - Code No. 5- 25. r Set Public Hearing Date of December 5, 1989 for the following Planning Cases: 4. 6 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting a. Case No. CPA/89-4 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment expanding the city by addin9 approximately 2.7 acres of land to the City boundary. b. Case No. ZAM/89-4 - Zonin9 Ordinance Amendment to desi9nate a 2.7 acre site in the City of Stillwater RA, Single Family. c. Case No. SUB/89-73 - Minor Subdivision Request of 2.7 acre parcel into three lots at 8031 Neal Ave. in the RA Single Family Residential Dist., Elaine Krogstad, Applicant. d. Case No. V/89-75 - Variance Request to front yard setback requirement for the construction of a home with an attached garage at 900 North Broadway in the RB Two Family Residential Dist., Larry Lappi, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Proposed Budget for Joint Cable Commission Councilmember Bodlovick suggested dlScussion of this item be delayed until the next meeting. r Discussion of Ad for Budget Hearing Council discussed the mandate from the Legislature for the placement of this ad in certain papers and the expense entailed to do so. It is costing the City approximately $900 to place the ad in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. After further discussion, the following motion was adopted: Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to place an ad in the Stillwater Gazette announcing the public hearing for the 1990 Budget on December 5, 1989; and further direct Staff to send a letter to the Minnesota League of Cities regarding our displeasure with the current plan for publication of budget hearings with a copy to our State Legislators. (All in favor). COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. DNR Memo - Request for Review & Comments regarding removal of dead cattails from swamp near Maryknoll Dr. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell directing Staff to review the request for removal of dead cattails from a swamp in the area near 214 Maryknoll Dr. and comment at the next meeting. (All in favor). 2. Peter Black - Complaint regarding parking lot adjacent to park at Laurel & Owens St. Council stated the park is not finiShed and suggested a Councilmember send a letter to Mr. Black explaining the details of use for the park. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) r 7 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting ~ City Attorney - Mr. Magnuson explained the scrivener's change needed for Ordinance No. 709, Hours of Sunday Operation for On-Sale Liquor establishments. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the scrivener's change to Ordinance No. 709 as it relates to Sunday hours of operation for the On-Sale Liquor establishments. (All in favor). City Clerk Transfer of On-Sale Beer License for "Pizza Plus Ribs" Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councllmember Bodlovick to ap- prove the transfer of the On-Sale Beer License for "Pizza Plus Ribs" located at 1975 South Greeley St. (All in favor). Ad for Bids - Leeal City Newspaper Motion by Councilmem er BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ap- prove the advertisement for bids for the Legal City Newspaper for the year, 1990. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) Disorderly Conduct Problem at Warehouse Market Tom Bartkey, 1221 Cottage Dr., presented a disorderly conduct problem at the Billiard Hall located in the Warehouse Market in the Industrial Park. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim directing Staff to review the Special Use Permit granted for the Billiard Hall in the Warehouse Market building and work with the Public Safety Director on this matter. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (Continued) City Coordinator Liaison to Regional Transit Board Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble appointing Community Development Director Russell as City Liaison to the Regional Transit Board. (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 10:00 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8201 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8202 - Employment of Birde Beberg in Police Dept. No. 8203 - Approval of CSAH 23 Maintenance Agreement. ~ 8 (' (' r , Stillwater City Council Minutes November 21, 1989 Regular Meeting Ordinances: No. 716 - Amendment to Parking Regulations. No. 717 - Permit Parking near Senior High School. Ii~~ ATTEST:~l~~ 9 IOO:ORD OF EXECU'I'IVJi: SESSIotl Date convened: Tuesday, November 21, 1989 Time convened: 10:00 p.m. Time adjourned: 11:15 p.m. Members present: Bodlovick, Kimble, Opheim, Farrell and ~ayor Abrahamson Members absent: None Also present: city Cocrdinator Kriesel, City Attorney Magnuson, Public Safety Director Mawhorter purpose of Exec\Jtivc Session: officer. To discu"s disciplinary action against police Action poll"" taken: DUicer Accepted recommendation of forviolatiDn of rules and Public Safety regUlations. Director to discipline Attest: 4(.,'Z;#~ Ci Ll' Coordina~_or