Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-03 CC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 02-25 DECEMBER 3, 2002 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. Present: Absent: Council members Bealka, Milbrandt, Rheinberger and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Zoller Others Present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad Public Works Director Eckles Director of Administration Knauss Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink OTHER BUSINESS Lumber Baron Hotel ownership transfer to Waterstreet Partners LLC City Administrator Hansen reviewed the ownership transfer of the Lumber Baron Hotel. He stated that due to a redevelopment contract the City has the power to consent to the transfer. He stated that he and City Attorney Magnuson has reviewed financial information and felt that the new owners will be more than able to complete their obligations. City Administrator Hansen stated that there was a second request was to release a deed restriction that stated that the City had the right to build a two-level parking ramp on the property north of the hotel. Mr. Chuck Doherty stated that parking lot restriction on the deed is an issue with the lenders. He stated that even if the restriction were removed, the Waterstreet Partners would continue to work with the City on this parking ramp. Councilmember Bealka stated that he is concerned that the hotel patrons are not aware of the parking lot for the hotel guests and therefore take up parking for other visitors downtown. Councilmember Rheinberger stated he favors the deed restriction, Mr. Doherty stated that their concern is that the parking ramp only allows for 54 parking spaces for the hotel and not the 64 spaces that they currently have. City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 Mayor Kimble asked if there is a better way to change the language to make it more clear. Community Development Director Russell stated that language could be changed and brought back to Council. Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger approving the transfer, directing City Attorney Magnuson to develop an addendum to the redevelopment agreement and return to Council for approval. All in favor. City Administrator Hansen asked Council for comments on the recent draft of the information for the newsletter on the ballot question. Councilmember Milbrandt stated that in the message from the Council the sentence "The Council determined that the matter was of such importance that it should be decided by the City's voters" should be "The Council determined that the matter should be decided by the City's voters" because it was not the Council's decision but mandated by the Charter Commission, Councilmember Rheinberger stated that he found some scribner errors and gave them to City Clerk Ward. He asked if Mr. McKnight had any comments. City Administrator Hansen stated that he talked to Mr. McKnight and he stated that he had not received any comments from the board and that his only concern was the wording of the question. Mr. Hansen stated that he informed Mr. McKnight that the language in question was taken from the city charter. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Council member Rheinberger to approve the ballot question information with the sentence in the Council's message to read, "The Council determined that the matter should be decided by the City's voters". All in favor. STAFF REPORTS Assistant Fire Chief Glaser stated that training is being completed on the new fire truck and it should be in service in approximately a week. City Attorney Magnuson recommended that a variance to the sign ordinance to allow the placement of signs for the SpeCial Election Ballot Question be posted until 10 days following the special election. He stated that other restrictions such as no placement of signs on public right of way, etc. must be on private property with the property owner's permission remain in tact. Councilmember Bealka stated that he is not in favor of signs for something like this, it is not a political election. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the variance authorizing the placement of signs until 1 0 days following the special election. Page 2 of 7 City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 Ayes: Councilmember Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmember Bealka Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 5:10 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Bealka, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Zoller and Mayor Kimble None Others Present: City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad Public Works Director Eckles Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink Councilmember Bealka asked that the Pledge of Allegiance be said in honor of Pearl Harbor Day. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to say the Pledge of Allegiance. All in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the November 12 and November 19, 2002 minutes. All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to approve the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2002-265, directing payment of bills Resolution 2002-266, certification of delinquent garbage bills, Resolution 2002-267, Approving Dental Insurance Rates Resolution 2002-268, Approving 2003 contribution toward Dental Insurance Premiums Approval of Human Resources Module as part of Finance System Parks Board Recommendation regarding two ice rinks at Staples Field Park Page 3 of 7 City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 Resolution 2002-269, Resolution establishing covenants on Lowell Park property purchased with DNR grant Release of development agreement obligations DIASORIN Corp. (formally Incstar) Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Valley Chamber Chorale - February 14- 16,2003 Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Valley Chamber Chorale - December 5- 7,2003 PUBLIC HEARINGS Truth in Taxation Public hearinq City Administrator Hansen provided a presentation on the proposed 2003 budget and its impact on the City of Stillwater resident's taxes, Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing Mr. Jim Gannon, Gannon Auto Body asked why his assessed valuation was so high. Mayor Kimble explained that the assessed valuation is set by Washington County and that Ms. Harrison would be able to give him information on who to contact at the County. Ms. Joyce Melton, owns property on Highway 36, stated that the assessed valuation on her property doubled thereby doubling her taxes. Mayor Kimble stated that her situation was the same as Mr. Gannon's and that Ms. Harrison would be able to give her information on who to contact at the County as well. Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing. Action on the budget will be taken at the December 17, 2002 meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Possible second readino of Ordinance No. 931. Flood Plain Ordinance Community Development Director Russell explained the flood plain ordinance and that the first reading was on November 12, 2002. He also stated that it has been approved by FEMA and DNR. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve Ordinance No. 931, an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by amending Chapter 31-1 (The Zoning Ordinance) Subd. 22 "Flood Plain Overlay District". All in favor. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Milbrandt, Rheinberger, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Page 4 of 7 City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 NEW BUSINESS Petition for Street Name Chanae - South 6th Ave. to South Broadwav. Mayor Kimble reviewed the request for the change in street name of South 6th Avenue to South Broadway and stated that Council has three options the first being that Council could elect to change the street name as requested. This would change the name of South 6th Avenue to South Broadway between Triangle Park and Churchill, a one block section; or City Council could hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change and notify property owners in the surrounding area, then make a decision based on results of the public hearing; or City Council could elect to take no action on the matter and leaving the street names in place. Councilmember Zoller stated that he is not sure that Broadway connects to 6th Avenue legally. He stated that he would hate to do something that may affect some of the old plats of the City of Stillwater or the history of the City. He recommended that the matter be referred to the Historic Preservation Commission for research and to make sure that we are not disrupting some of the old history and bring it back to a public hearing. Mayor Kimble stated he agreed with Council member Zoller and that another issue is in terms of maps and identifying whether 6th Avenue South should become Broadway all the way to Orleans. He felt that more comprehensive information is needed before a change is made. Council member Rheinberger agreed with Councilmember Zoller and Mayor Kimble and stated that he would like to see some public input and consider the whole street. Mr. Peroceschi stated that he would be in favor of the whole street being changed. He also stated that he talked to Beth Diem and she stated that the name change should stop at Churchill. City Attorney Magnuson stated that legal descriptions wouldn't change, only the mailing address of the people affected. Councilmember Zoller stated that before the public meeting the other affected property owners should be notified of the proposed name change, Motion by Council member Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Rheinberger directing this issue to the Historical Preservation Commission for review, research and recommendation and return item to Council for a public hearing. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Bealka asked that the report to the State Preservation Office be placed on the next agenda. Page 5 of 7 City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 Mayor Kimble stated that the report is an after the fact report that addresses the actions of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Councilmember Bealka expressed concern regarding the commission doing the surveying, photographing, and recording of the architectural styles of homes in the Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter Addition and asked if the investigator should have done this work. Community Development Director Russell stated that the commission's participation for the grant is in-kind services so they do this work as the City's portion of the grant. Mayor Kimble stated that it is a matching grant and that the commission and staff provide in-kind services that are worth $5,000 and that the other $5,000 comes from the State Historical Society, which is passed on to the investigator. Councilmember Bealka stated that he'd discuss the matter with staff. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Community Development Director Russell stated that he received a call from Economic Trade and Development wondering if the City had an account set up for affordable housing. He stated that an account should be set up if the City receives money for CDBG or some outside agency to assist with affordable housing. Council member Milbrandt stated that some guidelines would need to be prepared, Community Development Director stated that more information would be provided to Council at a future meeting. Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Milbrandt to adopt Resolution 2002-270, creating separate fund account for affordable housing. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Rheinberger, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. All in favor. ATTEST: Jlt~~MucL Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Page 6 of 7 City Council Meeting 02-25 December 3, 2002 Resolution 2002-265, directing payment of bills Resolution 2002-266, certification of delinquent garbage bills. Resolution 2002-267, Approving Dental Insurance Rates Resolution 2002-268, Approving 2003 contribution toward Dental Insurance Premiums Resolution 2002-269, Resolution establishing covenants on Lowell Park property purchased with DNR grant Resolution 2002-270, resolution creating separate fund account for affordable housing. Ordinance No. 931, an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by amending Chapter 31-1 (The Zoning Ordinance) Subd. 22 "Flood Plain Overlay District". Page 7 of 7