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STILLWATBR CITY COUNCIL
MINUTBS
SPBCIAL KlBTIHG August 11, 1987
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
4:30 p.m.
Present:
Council..mbers Bodlovick, Parrell, Ki.ale, Opheim,
and Mayor Abrahamson.
Absent:
None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
Finance Director Caruso
Co.-unity Develop..nt Director Russell
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Press:
Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette
WORKSHOP - WORKNB.'S COMPRNSATIO.
.ancy Valsh, Claims Supervisor from Bmployee Benefit Administration,
explained the procedure for investigating clai.. for workmen's
compensation and how the determination of claims is made.
Responsibilities of the City and the employee in filing a claim were
also explained.
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.RW BUSI.RSS
Motion by Councilmeaber Bodlovick, seconded by CouDcil..aber Farrell
to reco...nd the ter.. of office for the Parks and Recredation Board as
follows:
John Rahm, Wayne Wohlers, Jim Gannon and Alan Liehr (teras expire
1/1/89); Roberta Opheim (term expires 1/4/89); Ja..s Swanson,
Duane Nelson, John Benson, Thomas Thoreson, Linda K1uy and
Prederick "Tom" La...rs (teras expire 1/1/88).
Gordy Seim, Assistant Chief, Stillwater Pire Department, infor..d
the Council of a fire and building code violation at the Greeley
Street Professional Building. The base..nt of that building is
not sprinkled and is therefore in violation of Uniform Building
Code Chapter 3802 (B) (1) Fire Bxtinguishing Syetems. Al Steven,
owner of the building, requested a variance of the code.
Motion by Council...aer Opheim, seconded by Council..aber Bodlovick,
to allow the variance as requested. (All in favor.)
Motion by Council...aer Opheim, seconded by Councilmeaber Farrell to
establish the Stillwater Yacht Club's land lease fee for 1987 at
'2500, and to establish the fee for 1988 at 110' of the City's cost of
leasing the land from Burlington Northern. (All in favor.)
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August 11, 1987
Bob Weiser, representative of the Downtown Business Association,
appeared before the COuncil to present and clarify infor..tion
regarding the proposed plan to locate the old Bayport Railroad
Station adjacent to the Mn/DOT building. As the Council has no
objection to the proposed plan as presented, it was suggested that
Mr. Weiser be allowed to bypass the Planning eo.aission in order
to proceed with the plans in a more timely manner. Community
Development Director Russell will present several conditions for
approval to the Council at the Regular Meeting on August 18, and
the Council will take appropriate action at that time.
Public
answer
Public
Works Director Junker appeared befoEe the Council
questions regarding need for additional personnel for
Works Depart..nt.
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Motion by Councilaeaber Kimble, seconded by Councilaember Opheim to
post position for a Light Bquipaent Operator. (All in favor.)
Council reviewed a letter from a concerned citizen regarding the
closing of Poplar Street. Council asked City Coordinator Kriesel
to call this person and follow up with a letter to explain the
decision to close Poplar.
STAPf' RIIPORTS
1. Mr. Blekum, Parks and Recreation, presented bids for pick-up
truck.
Motion by Councilaember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bod10vick to
adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for the Parks and
Recreation truck to North Star Dodge in the amount of $15,100.
(Resolution No. 779.)
Ayes - Councilaeabers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and
Mayor Abraha..on
Naya - None
2. Finance Director -
Motion by Council..aber Farrell,
adopt the appropriate resolution
(Resolution No. 7786)
seconded by Councilaeaber Kimble to
acquiring tax forfeited properties.
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Ayes - Councilmeabers Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor
Abraha..on.
Nays - None
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Special Meet1ng
August 11, 1987
Mot1on by Council~aber Bodlov1ck, seconded by Counc1l..mber Farrell
to adopt the appropr1ate resolut1on that the City of St1llwater w1ll be
a sponsor1ng unit of gover~nt for the .wash1ngton County Jo1nt
Co..un1ty Bnergy Program,. and to appo1nt Betty Caruso as the
representative from the C1ty. (Resolution No. 7791)
Ayes - Counc1lae~rs Bodlovick, rarrell, K1mble, Ophe1m and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
Motion
direct
street
favor.)
by Counc1l..mber Opheim, seconded by Counc1lmember
Ms. Caruso to continue to use Mun1c1pal State-Aid
improvements, and bond for the assessment portion.
Kimble
funds
(All
to
for
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Ms. Caruso will schedule 1nterviews for the Junior Account Clerk
position for August 20 at 3:00 p.m.
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3. C1tv Coordinator
Mot1on by Counc1laember Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble, to
adopt the appropr1ate resolut1on awarding the bid for Storm Sewer
Project, L.I. 230-1 (Cottages of stillwater, Phase II) to low bidder,
State Mechanical, for $14,965. (Reso1ut1on No. 7792)
Ayes - Council..mbers Bodlovick, rarrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor
Abrahamson
Nays - None
Mot1on by Counc11aember Parre11,
adopt the appropr1ate resolut1on
at a salary of $1398 per month to
No. 7793)
seconded by Counci1me~r K1mble to
employ1ng Sheila McNa..ra as Secretary
start September 1, 1987.(Reso1ut1on
Ayes - Council..mbers Bodlov1ck, Farrell, Kimble, Ophe1m and Mayor
Abrahamson
Nays - None
Mot1on by Counc11member Kimble,
approve Change Order No.1,
Stillwater publ1c L1brary. (All
seconded by
regarding
1n favor.)
Councilmeaber Farrell
accoust1ca1 cei11ng
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Motion by Counc1lmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmeaber Opheim
to approve purchase of Weed Whip at cost of $129.95. (All 1n favor.)
Motion by Councilaember Ophe1m, seconded by Councilaember Bodlovick to
allow Board of Water Commissioners to drill a test well on the
Southwest corner of the Benson farm, ..st of the wash1ngton Avenue and
orleans steet intersection. (All in favor.)
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AuC)uat 11, 1987
ADJOURMMBlIT
Motion by Council..mber Bodlovick, seconded by Council..mber Kimble to
adjourn the ..etinC) at 7:30 p... (All in favor.)
ATTEST:
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ITY CLERK
Sublaitted by
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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MAYOR