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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-05 CC MIN ~ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 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 Corom. Dev. Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Public Safety Director Mawhorter Public Works Director Junker Fire Chief Seim Parks Director Blekum Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press ~ Others: Scott Renne, Washington County Assessor INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS Scott Renne, Washington County Assessor, met with Council to discuss changes to the Property Tax System. STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Safety - Motion by Opheim to advertise Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember approve the Public Safety Director's request to for part-time police officers. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate Resolution appointing Doug Swanson to the position of Juvenile Liaison Officer effective December 18, 1989. (Resolution No. 8211) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 2. Public Works - (' Motion by to adopt Nordquist Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim the appropriate Resolution permanently employing Rick in the Department of Public Works. (Resolution No. 8212) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, opheim, and I r stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 5, 1989 Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion Farrell purchase favor) by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember to approve the request by the Public Works Director to a new sander at the approximate cost of $1700. (All in 3. Comm. Dev. Director - Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request by the Community Development Director to purchase a new desk for $250 for the Assistant Planner. (All in favor) r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the appraisal of $62,200 for the 2.59 acre site located east of the sewer treatment plant; and to offer the land for sale to the state for the appraised value with all cost of sale to be the responsibility of the State. (All in favor) 4. Parks and Recreation - Motion by Opheim to Stellrecht, supervisors Councilm~mber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember adopt the appropriate Resolution employing David Brian Hehir, and Martin Frazer as warming house for the coming skating season. (Resolution No. 8207) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve use of Lowell Park and the Municipal Parking Lot adjacent to the park for the TRAM 250 event on Thursday, August 2, 1989, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (All in favor) 5. Consultina Enaineer - Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve dredging and fill for the detention basin located west of Maryknoll Drive, and to direct Consulting Engineer Moore to forward a review/comment letter to the DNR. (All in favor) 6. Fire Chief - r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, Opheim to approve the Fire Chief's beds for the dormitory in the Fire in favor) seconded by Councilmember request to purchase two new Hall at a cost of $680. (All 2 o stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 5, 1989 Fire Chief Seim discussed the options regarding Appendix E (sprinkler code) of the Minnesota state Building Code. Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a draft of an ordinance for Council's review at the next meeting. 7. City Attorney - City Attorney Magnuson discussed a request to construct a driveway on a portion of unimproved N. 3rd st., off Hazel st., for a single family lot. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to consider the request as a variance and to direct the property owners to file an application through the proper channels; and to grant a license to construct a driveway on City property once the variance has been approved. (All in favor) r Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to rescind the license granted at the meeting on Noy. 21, 1989 to construct a driveway on City property. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Opheim) 8. City Coordinator - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to open the single bid received from Asphalt Specialities Co. for sidewalk snow removal. (All in favor) Council delayed taking action on the bid until the next meeting. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Farrell to approve the advertising for bids service. (All in favor) Councilmember for janitorial Motion by Farrell to maintenance Councilmember Bodlovick, approve the advertising service. (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember for bids for mechanical Council directed the City Coordinator to close the old landfill site after December 31, 1989 for the dumping of brush and tree limbs. Council scheduled a meeting with Jim Junker of Junker Sanitation for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 1989. r RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to recess the meeting at 5:50 p.m. (All in favor) 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 5, 1989 Resolutions: No. 8211 - Appointing Doug Swanson as Juvenile Liason Officer No. 8212 - Employing Rick Nordquist in the Public Works Dept. No. 8207 - Employing D. Stellrecht, B. Hehir, and M. Frazer as warming house supervisors 1t)4MA~ ATTEST'~c~~ r (' 4 o RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1989 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Recording Secretary Schaubach gave the Invocation. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Public Safety Director Mawhorter Fire Chief Seim Parks Director Blekum Public Works Director Junker Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine Recording Secretary Schaubach r Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press Others: Bob Kondrasuk, Terri Rossi, Gary Funke, Bill Hooley, Larry Lappi, Tom Thomsen, Dennis Sullivan, Tom Lillesby, Stella Casanova, Phil Barbatsis, Karl Ranum, Clayton Patterson, Paul Simonet, Dan Woodbury, Jeff Peterson, Tom Bartkey, Al Ranum, Lawrence Rumpf, Les Abrahamson, Wally Milbrandt, Brian Palmer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 14, 1989 and the Special and Regular Meetings of November 21, 1989 as submitted. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Bob Kondrasuk, Earth Day Committee - Presentation regarding Hazardous Waste PiCk-Up in the City of Stillwater. r Bob Kondrasuk, representing School District 834, and Terri Rossi, Earth Week Committee Chairman, explained how the school district will participate in celebrating Earth Week in April 1990. Mr. Rossi made a presentation of a flag to the Council. Mr. Kondrasuk requested that Council consider a cooperative hazardous waste clean-up event. 5 I: ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 5, 1989 2. Gary Funke - Petition regarding Downtown Parking Program. Mr. Funke presented a petition against the proposed downtown parking meters. He also presented the results of a poll taken in the Courier which indicated opposition to the use of parking meters. Council members program determined concerned portion of that, due to the large number of audience with the parking meter issue, the parking the budget would be discussed first. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on the proposed increase in the 1990 Property Tax Levy and 1990 Budget for the City of Stillwater. Notice of the Hearing was published in the st. Paul Pioneer Press on November 23, 1989 and the Stillwater Gazette on November 27, 1989. ~ City Coordinator Kriesel explained the purpose of the Public Hearing, and Community Development Director Russell explained the parking program budget. Projected cost of the program is $128,148; projected revenue is $136,600. Mayor Abrahamson questioned the assumption of projected revenue and provided figures of actual parking revenue as of October 31, 1989. Mr. Russell explained that the projected revenues are based on increased permit fees and enforcement of the metered parking. Mayor size tires Abrahamson reported on other cities of Stillwater's which have removed parking meters downtown and chalk for enforcing parking regulations. Dennis Sullivan stated projections. Mr. Russell assumptions to explain the his concern with restated the meter revenue projections. the revenue utilization Paul Simonet, of Simonet's Furniture, stated that he is against the parking meters. Another downtown business owner stated that City officials should listen to the people, and the people do not want new meters downtown. r Rob Uppgren, employed at Stillwater Photo, stated that downtown needs a parking ramp, not new meters downtown. A downtown restaurant owner stated that new meters downtown will put his restaurant out of business. Karl Ranum, downtown attorney, stated that downtown businesses are currently competing with businesses on the hill, and parking meters will put an additional burden on those downtown. He would like to see all meters taken out, 6 (' stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 5, 1989 and some other means of parking regulation established. Another downtown business owner stated that it is the owners and employees downtown who park in the spaces by their front doors for the entire day and nothing is done about it. Dan Woodbury of the Grand Garage, stated that there should be parking zones downtown which would cause cars to rotate. At the present time, people park at the meters all day long. Bill Hooley, downtown business owner, stated he is against the meters, and in favor of chalking tires. Al Ranum, downtown attorney, stated that meters would drive business away from downtown. Clayton Patterson questioned the amount budgeted for uniforms for parking meter monitors. Paul Simonet suggested that the meters be bagged and tires chalked and find out how much revenue is generated. r Gary Funke suggested removing the meters for one year. Councilmember Opheim stated that she would be in favor of trying a plan for a one-year period with a good cost accounting system to determine revenue and expenses. She questioned where the funding would come from if there was a deficit. Mr. Funke asked the Public Works Director if money would be saved removing snow downtown if there were no meters. Mr. Junker replied that there would be a small savings. Mr. Junker, speaking as a private citizen, stated he is in favor of removing meters and chalking tires, because of the free parking at the new malls in town. Council decided to vote on this one issue before continuing with the other budget items. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to begin a period of bagging meters for one year, to establish an accounting system to track costs, to develop a system of enforcement, and to evaluate the system after one year's time. r There was further discussion regarding the $78,000 budget item for parking. Councilmember Opheim explained that her motion was a policy direction rather than a budget issue. Mayor Abrahamson stated he was concerned with enforcement, and would like a policy of chalking tires and a monthly report from the Public Safety Director. The motion was amended as follows: 7 o r r stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 1, 1989 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a trial period of one year for removing or bagging of parking meters, to make two-hour parking limitations, with notice to the public, to dedicate the individual who is currently designated to parking management to the sole effort of downtown parking management, and budget accounting methods be established to evaluate income and expenses. (All in favor) Councilmember Farrell stated for the sake of solidarity he would also support the motion. (Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.) 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding 2.7 acres of land to the City Comprehensive Plan area located east of Neal Avenue. and south of Eagle Ridge Trail and designating the area Single Family Residential, City of Stillwater, Applicant. Case No. CPA/89-4. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 24, 1989 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 3 . This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment zoning 2.7 acres of land located east of Neal Avenue and south of Eagle Ridge Trail Single Family Residential, RA, City of Stillwater, Applicant. Case No. ZAH/89-4. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Gazette on November 24, 1989 and copies were affected property owners. Stillwater mailed to 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision Request of a 2.7 acre parcel into three lots of 34,100, 43,090, and 34,100 sq. ft. at 8031 Neal Avenue in the RA Single Family Residential Dist., Elaine Krogstad, Applicant. Case No. SUB/89-73. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 24, 1989 and mailed to affected property owners. Council considered Items 2, 3, and 4 together. Mr. Russell explained the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment, and Minor Subdivision Request for one parcel of land. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine stated that all three items were unanimously approved by the Planning Commission. There were no comments from the audience, and Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Motion Opheim by to Councilmember Bodlovick, adopt the appropriate B seconded by Councilmember resolution approving the ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 5, 1989 Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding 2.7 acres of land to the City Comprehensive Plan area located east of Neal Ave. and south of Eagle Ridge Trail and designating the area Single Family Residential. (Resolution No. 8209) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Kimble to have a first reading of an ordinance Ordinance Map Amendment zoning 2.7 acres of land Neal Ave. and south of Eagle Ridge Trail Residential. (All in favor) Councilmember for a Zoning located east of Single Family ~ Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a Minor Subdivision Request of a 2.7 acre parcel into three lots of 34,100, 43,090, and 34,100 sq. ft. at 8031 Neal Ave. in the RA Single Family Residential Dist. (Resolution No. 8213) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution accepting the petition by Elaine Krogstad and authorizing the City's consulting engineer to prepare a feasibility study for extending utilities to the subdivision at 8031 Neal Ave. (Resolution No. 8210) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance Request for a front yard setback requirement (twelve ft. proposed, thirty feet required) for the construction of a home with an attached garage at 900 No. Broadway in the RB Two Family Residential Dist., Larry Lappi, Applicant. Case No. V/89-75. Notice of the Hearing was published in the stillwater Gazette on November 24, 1989 and mailed to affected property owners. r Mr. Russell explained that this parcel was the subject of a previous subdivision request which was denied by the Council last year. The lot is severely sloped to the south and the house will be situated on the flat part of the lot. Mr. Fontaine stated that there is some neighborhood concern about 9 t, stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 5, 1989 the location of the house and its effect on the property immediately to the north. Because of another house built closer to the road, the applicant could build 20 feet from the road, and the Planning Commission did not foresee a problem with the house blocking views, etc. The Commission felt there was a hardship because of the slope of the property. Tom Thomsen, 913 North Broadway, stated his concern that some of the vegetation in the area would be removed. Larry Lappi, the applicant, explained that an enormous amount of fill would have to be brought in to build the house at any other location. The house is angled so that only the southeast corner of the garage is 12 feet from the property line. Brian Palmer, 1005 North First, asked if a survey has been submitted as required. r Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Farrell commented that historically the City has tried to make lots of this type buildable. Councilmember Kimble commented that with the denial of the subdivision request last year, the Council stated it would look favorably on a single family home. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request by Larry Lappi for a variance for a front yard setback requirement, with the condition that the residence connect to City sewer on North First street. (All in favor) 6. Continuation of the Public Hearing on the proposed increase in the 1990 Property Tax Levy and 1990 Budget for the City of Stillwater. Finance Director Deblon explained the 1990 Budget by department and any changes greater than 4\. Jeff Foss, Stillwater resident, asked why the City has no control over sewer charges. Mr. Kriesel responded that the MWCC controls these charges. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Extensive discussion by Council followed. r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the total property tax levy for 1990 in the amount of $3,325,277. (Resolution No. 8205) Aye8 - counci1member8 Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and 10 (, stillwater City Council Hinutes Recessed Heeting December 5, 1989 Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None Hotion by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the proposed budget for 1990. Farrell, seconded by appropriate Resolution (Resolution No. 8206) Counc i Imember approving the Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None (Council took a five-minute break and reconvened at 11:10 p.m.) Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve participation with Washington County in a narcotics program, employment of a City narcotics officer and to amend the budget including this and other changes as discussed with approval at the next meeting. (All in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS r 1. Possible second reading of Parking Heter Ordinance Amendment. This item was not acted on because of action taken at the Public Hearing earlier in the meeting. 2. Possible first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 33, Building Permit Fees and Appendix "E" of the State Building Code relating to sprinklers. This item was discussed at the earlier Regular Heeting. 3. Clean Water Partnership Grant Application. Mr. Kriesel explained that the Clean Water Partnership Grant Application has been denied and will have to be resubmitted. 4. Letters of Application to Park & Recreation Board - Hichae1 Polehna & Douglas Hartman. This item was continued to the next meeting. r Hayor Abrahamson informed the Council that Hark Ehlenz, a member of the Planning Commission, has moved to Lake Elmo and suggested that staff advertise for this vacancy, along with the vacancy of Nancy Putz who recently resigned. Hotion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to send a letter to Hark Ehlenz thanking him for his work on the Planning Commission. (All in favor) 11 (, stillwater City Council Hinutes Recessed Heeting December 5, 1989 NEW BUSINESS 1. Change Order No.3 - Sunset Ridge Estates, L.I. 255 Hotion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve Change Order No.3, Sunset Ridge Estates. (All in favor) CONSENT AGENDA Hotion by Councilmember Kimble to approve the including the following: Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Consent Agenda of December 5, 1989, (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8204) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None r 2. Applications: Citadel Homes, Inc. 3880 Laverne Ave. No. Lake Elmo, Hn. 55042 CONTRACTORS General Contractor New Dalbec Roofing 548 Willow Dr. Long Lake, Hn. 55356 Roofing New Petes Service 10710 88th Street Stillwater, Hn. 55082 General Contractor New 1990 South Hill Liquor Store David Heister 117 West Churchill Street Stillwater, HN 55082 CIGARETTE LICENSES R&R Liquor 1971 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 st. Croix Club Bar and Restaurant, Inc. 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Kinsel's Inc. 119 East Chestnut Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Stillwater Lodge *179 279 East Hyrtle Street Stillwater, HN 55082 r Snyder Drug of Stillwater 1260 Frontage Road West Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater Country Club,Inc 1421 North Fourth Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Stillwater Inn 1750 West Frontage Road 12 ~ stillwater, HN 55082 st. Croix Drug 132 South Hain Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 West Orleans Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Popeye's on the River 422 East Hulberry Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Tom Thumb Store 8219 2601 West Orleans street Stillwater, HN 55082 Tom Thumb Store 8283 1905 Greeley Avenue Stillwater, HN 55082 J.W. Harbor 517 North Owens Stillwater, HN 55082 Brooks Superette 826 Gateway Foods, Inc. 2289 Croixwood Blvd. Stillwater, HN 55082 Dock Cafe 425 East Nelson Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Heister's Bar and Grill 901 South Fourth Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Vittorio's, Inc. 402 South Hain Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Pizza Plus Ribs 1975 South Greeley Street Stillwater, HN 55082 ~ Stillwater American Legion Post 848 101-105 South Third Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Brine's Inc. 219 South Hain Street Stillwater, MN 55082 John's Bar J.L.H., Inc. 302 South Hain Street Stillwater, HN 55082 Trump's Deluxe 317 North Main Stillwater, MN Grill & Street 55082 Bar Had Capper Saloon and Eatery 224 South Main Street Stillwater, HN 55082 3. Approval to publish Ordinance No. 716, Off Street Parking & Loading by Title and Summary. OTHER BUSINESS Old Bactist Church Buildina at 4th and Pine - City Attorney Magnuson reported that he has attempted to reach the insurance investigators. He will have a full report for Council at the next meeting. Joint Powers Amendment ~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving amendment of the August 1 deadline to December 1 for submission of the Cable Commission budget, and to direct the city attorney to draft the amendment and submit copies to Bayport and Oak Park Heights. (Resolution No. 6214) 13 / ('. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None prooosed Noise Ordinance - Council directed the City Attorney to submit the proposed Noise Ordinance to the Planning Commission for its reviewal. North Main street Prooertv - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, Bodlovick to authorize an offer for street Property from the state for $50,000 for Tract 3. (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember purchase of the North Main $119,192 for Tract 2 and Reauest from First Securitv Title - Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a release on the flowage easement for Lot 3, Block 1, Wildpines Addition. (All in favor) (' Part-time Police Officers' Salary - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the salary schedule for part-time police officers as recommended by the City Coordinator, effective January 1, 1990. (Resolution No. 8208) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 p.m. (All in favor) No. 8209 - No. 8213 - No. 8210 - No. 8205 - No. 8206 - No. 8204 - No. 8214 - No. 8208 - r Resolutions: Approving the CPA adding 2.7 acres of land to the City Approving a minor subdivision request at 8031 Neal Ave. Authorizing a feasibility study for extending utilities at 8031 Neal Ave. Approving the tax levy for 1990 Approving the budget for 1990 Directing Payment of Bills Amending Joint Powers Agreement Approving Part-Time Police Offic~sa~~ / d~ MAYOR ATT",T' ~ M~