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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-24 CC MIN SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATBR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 24, 1988 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 Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Recording Secretary Schaubach others: Press: George Parker, Jerry Fontaine Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press PUBLIC HBARING 1. This is the day and consideration of the Comprehensive Plan. Notice of the hearing was Gazette on October 13, 1988. time for the Downtown Plan Public amending Hearing on the City f' published in the Stillwater George Parker, Chairman of the Downtown Committee summarized background information objectives of the Committee, resulting in the being presented for approval. Plan Steering and goals and final Plan now Jerry Fontaine, Chairman of the Planning Commission, informed the Council that the Planning Commission has reviewed and unanimously voted for approval of the Plan. Community Development Director Russell presented a slide summary of downtown Stillwater and areas to be affected by the Plan. Mayor Abrahamson asked for audience comments or questions. Mr. D. J. Sullivan, representing the Olykoeck Senior Citizens group, stated that he believes the plan has grown beyond its original purpose. He also questioned financing for the plan; and why construction downtown is being encouraged versus construction in the Industrial Park area. (' Mr. two his some Fred Brass, owner of the Village Shop downtown, shared concerns with Council. He would be unable to enlarge business under the Plan; and the Plan includes taking of his property that he is currently using for parking. 1 ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 24, 1988 Jim Huntsman, 415 S. property is included responded that this Recommendation Number Steering Committee. 4th st., expressed concern that his in rezoning plans. Mr. Parker inconsistency has been corrected in Two, made by the Downtown Plan The owner of property is divided, and the property at 501 N. Main St. stated that his the only area designated as not to be sub- he would like to see that designation changed. Clayton Patterson addressed the problem of tourism versus the local customer downtown. r Mr. R. Dolan of Glacier Park Company, a subsidiary of Burlington Northern, expressed concern regarding the proposed zoning of BN property as Parks and Open Spaces. He would prefer that the property be developed, and asked that the zoning designation be changed to allow development. Richard Kilty, 118 West Oak, stated that the plan fails to answer the needs of the City. There is no specific proposal for relocating the railroad, and no specific recommendation for alleviating the parking problem. He believes the sewer and water main problems are the immediate concerns, and they are not addressed. Ed Stuart, owner of Ko11iner's downtown, asked Council give serious consideration to the Plan, that a Plan for downtown is very important. that the and stated John Jewell, 415 S. William, asked if the Plan represented a unanimous decision of the Committee. Mr. Parker responded that the Plan includes what the majority of the Committee felt was important. Jack Evert, 550 S. Grove, stated that he feels there will never be 100 percent support for a project, but that the City should gain as much support as possible for the Plan, and move ahead. A downtown business owner addressed her concern with the parking meters downtown, and stated that she feels there should be no parking meters. Hr. Parker stated that the Committee is divided on this issue. r Bob Weiser, owner of the Stillwater Bakery and member of the Downtown Plan Steering Committee, stated that the Plan gives Stillwater a focal point to grow upon. He stated that if parking meters were increased to 25 cents per hour, they would generate enough income to pay for one parking ramp. 2 ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 24, 1988 Guy Dilts asked that the City Council take caution in implementing the Plan, and take it one step at a time. He also stated that the sewer problem should take priority. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing and asked the Counci1members for their comments. Councilmember Bod10vick stated that she does not agree with the total concept of the Plan, but that the downtown sewers are her main concern. Councilmember Farrell stated that this is the first funded plan for downtown. He also stated that he does not believe the Plan has strayed beyond its original intent. Councilmember Kimble stated that the TIF district was designed in order to fund revitalization of downtown. He stated that the downtown will become more diverse, and will be improved not only for tourists, but for local trade as well. Counci1member Opheim stated that development will not go forward until the TIF funds are available, and that it is not her intention that any development will be paid for by General Obligation funds. r Mayor Abrahamson stated that his priorities are parking and sewer repair. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution adopting the Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan. (Resolution No. 7986) Ayes - Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to initiate zoning amendments by referring zoning changes to the Planning Commission (or Public Hearings. (Ayes- 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson) Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to solicit public interest in the Downtown Plan Action committee and Downtown Design Review Committee. (All in favor) OTHER BUSINESS r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution employing Diane" Blazek as City Finance Director with annual salary of $38,000. (Resolution No. 7987) 3 r r' -\ ~:...- JA/'""' stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 24, 1988 Ayes - Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7986 - Adopting the Downtown Plan No. 7987 - Employing Diane Blazek as City Finance Director ATTEST:~~ CITY C RK Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 4