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Home My WebLink About1987-10-13 CC MIN r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 13, 1987 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Counc11members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Caruso Pub11c Safety Director Mawhorter Consult1ng Eng1neer Dav1s City Clerk Johnson None Press: Others: Stella Casanova, D1ck Blekum, Rosemary Jensen, Elmer Foster, Glen Medberry. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PLAN FOR CITY r Chief Mawhorter 1nitiated discuss10n of the po11c1es and procedures proposed for the adm1n1stration of City functions. The d1scussion was tabled until after the assessment hear1ng for Local Improvement No. 220, Pine and Church111 Streets. Counc11 recessed for five m1nutes and reconvened at 7:00 P.M. ASSESSMENT HEARING - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 220, PINE & CHURCHILL STREETS Mayor Abrahamson opened the public hearing. Consulting Engineer Dav1s explained the 1mprovement, wh1ch 1ncluded street reconstruction, storm sewer, sidewalks, and some water services. He also addressed the costs and how they were apport10ned. Munic1pal State Aid Funds were used for partial payment of the project Joel Blekum, 706 W. Churchill St., asked Mr. Dav1s if a tail pipe was added to the new water lines. He replied that it was not. New water 11nes were 1nstalled because they were old galvanized or lead serv1ces. Further discussion followed regarding the placement of the water lines. Rosemary Jensen, 911 W. Church111 St., 1nquired about the d1fference in costs from 1978 to now. Further discuss10n followed regard1ng costs and how they were apport10ned. It was further stated the Counc11 set a p011cy, for th1s project, and everyone would be assessed $35.00 per front foot. r 1 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 13, 1987 Stella Casanova, 223 W. Pine St., questioned why her bill is higher than the one for the property across the street. Discussion of the corner lot policy followed. Elmer Foster, 805 W. Abbott St., stated the policy regarding the low rate for assessment is indicative that this project benefits the whole city and should be shared accordingly. He thinks his assessment is too high and not fair and further discussed how the Christian Science Church was assessed. Discussion followed regarding MSA funds, why and how they are used. ~ Ms. Casanova stated the manhole cover still bangs on Pine St. near her home and Mr. Davis stated they would check on it. City Attorney Magnuson discussed the policy of assessing properties for improvements and the amount of benefit to the property. Mr. Foster requested the Council to move according to 429.061, sub. 2, paragraph 1 which would be a review and special treatment for the assessment of his property. This is part of his objection to the assessment on his property. Mayor Abrahamson asked if an adjustment was granted for a piece of property, what would happen if it was subdivided and the City Attorney answered. Mr. Blekum asked Mr. Davis about the curb reconstruction in front of his house and Mr. Davis stated he will check on it. Mr. Kriesel stated the interest rate recommended for this project is 8.75% for ten years and this differs from the original because the interest rate on the bonds came in at 8.75%. Glen Medberry, 215 W. Pine St., asked if the $35.00 assessment rate is setting a precedent for future projects. Council discussed this further and stated this would probably not apply to all streets in the city. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Council discussed the process of appeal and how to adopt the assessment. Mr. Magnuson explained. It was again noted that two objections were received; Mr. Foster, 805 W. Abbott St., and Rosemary Jensen, 911 W. Churchill St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the assessments for Local Improvement No. 220, Pine & Churchill Streets, at a rate of 8-3/4%, payable over ten years; and noting the objections received from Elmer Foster and Rosemary Jensen to the assessment. (Resolution No. 7824) ~ 2 Stillwater City Council Minutes r-'. Special Meeting October 13, 1987 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. Deferral of Assessments, Lassen property, 224 No. Martha St. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to require the payment of the special deferred assessment over ten years at the original assessment rates of the original projects for the Lassen property at 224 No. Martha St. (All in favor) r Forgiveness of Special Assessments for Courage Center Finance Director Caruso presented information regarding assessments for current and deferred assessments for the Feeley property. Extensive discussion followed regarding the fact that once the property is purchased by Courage Center, it will no longer be a tax generating property and the City cannot guarantee that they will not be assessed in the future. Consideration will be given at the time the improvements are made. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to forgive Courage Center $29,228.40 of the current assessments for the property they are proposing to purchase. Ayes - 4i Nays - 1, Councilmember Farrell. Use of TIF Monies for Street Restoration, E. Nelson St. Discussion followed regarding using Tax Increment funds for street restoration of East Nelson Street near the new Dock Cafe. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to use TIF monies to pay for the street restoration on East Nelson St. near the Stillwater Dock Cafe. (All in favor) Employment of Workers at Lily Lake Ice Arena for 1987-88 Season. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution employing the following people part-time in the positions and rates as stated at the Lily Lake Ice Arena for the 1987-88 skating season: (Resolution No. 7825) Zamboni Operators Steve Finnigan John Wohlers Jerry Post $6.05/hr. 5.45/hr. 5.25/hr. r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Spec1al Meeting October 13, 1987 Dick Bump Jeff Young Skate Guard Paul Taylor Concession Workers Valer1e Curt1s Megan Arney Dawn Bartkey Ann Lew1s Julie Marchetti 4.50/hr. 4.00/hr. 3.85/hr. 3.80/hr. 4.00/hr. 3.65/hr. 3.65/hr. 3.65/hr. r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlov1ck, Farrell, K1mble, Ophe1m and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Possible Award of Janitorial Contract Mr. Kriesel presented information on the bid presented for the janitorial work for the City Hall. Th1s was the only bid presented and is a non-conforming type of bid. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to reject the bid of Jim Dallager, Jim's Bu11ding Maintenance, Inc., for the Janitorial Contract because of non-conformance. (All in favor) Motion by Counc11member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell directing the City Coordinator to negotiate a private service contract for the janitorial services at C1ty Hall. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Kimble. Purchase of New Badges for Police Dept. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of new badges for the Police Dept. in the amount of $2,524.75. (All in favor) Continuation of Discussion of Procedures & Policies for City Administrat10n Chief Mawhorter continued the discuss10n with a review of policies of other municipalities. He will submit a proposed draft for Council review and approval at a future meeting. Amended Ordinance No. 656 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Counc11member Kimble to repass Amended Ordinance No. 656, to include the street-r1ghts-of-way. r 4 r r r . Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 13, 1987 Ayes - Counc11members Bodlovick, Farrell, K1mble, Ophe1m and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Approval - Execution of Qu1t Claim Deed Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the execution of Qu1t Claim Deed for Lot g, Block 40, Original Town, to clear the title. Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - 1, Councilmember Ophe1m. ADJOURNMENT Mot1on by Counc11member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meet1n9 at 10:10 P.M. to Executive Session. (All 1n favor) Resolut10ns: No. 7824 - Adopting Assessment for L.I.220, Pine & Churchill Streets. No. 7825 - Employ1ng Part-Time Workers for L11y Lake Ice Arena. u)di; ~W$~ AmST, ~~ 5 REOJRD OF EXKClJ'l'IVE Sl!SSION flateconveneil: Tuesday,October13,1987 ~ime convened: 10:10 p.m. rime adjourncil: 10:45 p.m. Members present: Bodlovick, Ki1fIble, B'''rrell, Oph..,m and Mayor Mnahamson M..rnJ:wrsabsent: None Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel, city Attorney Magnuson Purposeofl'.xec<ltive Session: '1'0 discuss pending arbitr"t.ion hearing on an "pp"'al by city employee who WaS discharge from "mployment I-or theft of City property, Action taken: City Coordinator dire"ted to meet ..ith labor reLation consultant to prepare for arbitration heartng. 4' ,t, cl ( JJ A\.tesL: r'l/, f>tJ: -- !~__0L1- , : c;tycoordinaLor