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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-15 CC MIN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA STILLWATER CITV COUNCIL October 15, 1985 6:30 P.M. . CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 1, 1985 (Regular & Recessed Meetings) STAFF REPORTS 1. City Coordinator 2. Finance 4. Public Works 5. Building Official 6. Parks & Recreation 7. Consulting Engineer 8. Fire Chief 3. Public Safety g. City Attorney 10. City Clerk . INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Bruce Folz - Vacation of Utility Easement for Oak Glen Townhouse Plat No.2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Request from Post Office for driveway on Fourth St. 2. Possible Second Reading of Ordinance No. 640, Amending Chap. 31.03, Subd. 3, Shoreland and Bluffland Ordinance. 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 641, Amending Chap. 29, Subd. 2, Sewer Fee. NEW BUSINESS 1. Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 7524) 2. Set Public Hearing Date for the following Planning Cases: Case No. 612 - Gilbert Anderson - Setback Variance for construction of Garage Case No. 613 - Lena Fischer - Major Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, Fischer Heights. . COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS . STAFF REPORTS (Continued) APPLICATIONS - List to be supplied at meeting. COMMUNICATIONS QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT . . . . . REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITV COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 1985 6:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by City Clerk Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, and Mayor Peterson. Councilmember MacDonald arrived at 6:55 P.M. Absent: Councilmember Junker Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Caruso Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks & Recreation Director Blekum Building Official Zepper Public Works Foreman Diethert City Clerk Johnson Jeann Linsley, St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch Emily Chapman, Stillwater Gazette Jeanne Landkamer, St. Croix Valley Press Bruce Folz Press: Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of October 1, 1985 as pre- sented. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Works - Foreman Diethert reported on his review of the request of the Post Office for a new driveway exit on Fourth St. No. He recommended that there be a 16 ft. wide entrance, a 3 ft. radius and curb and gutter to be taken out at a joint. After discussion, the following motion was passed: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request for a driveway exiting onto No. Fourth St. from the Post Office, following the recommendations of Mr. Diethert, i.e. a 16 ft. wide entrance, a 3 ft. radius and curb and gutter to be taken out at a joint. (All in favor) Mr. Diethert stated the new one-ton truck recently purchased will be com- ing in and he submitted quotes for a sander and plow to be used on this 1 . . . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 truck. He recommended purchasing the items from Crysteel Dist., Inc. be- cause the e~uipment can be installed at the same time the hydraulics and dump body are being installed at the same location. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of a Monroe sander at $1,864.00, installed; and an 8' Fisher snow- plow, installed at $1,365.00, to be purchased from Crysteel Dist., Inc., for the new one-ton truck. (All in favor) Mr. Diethert reported that after checking with the Westcott's at 918 So. Harriet and their request for a check valve in the basement that they have already left for Arizona and they are considering selling their house. No action taken. Mr. Diethert reported that Mr. Adams informed him that he received a bid of $900 to repair the collapsed wall and is still working on bids for a sump pump in the basement. He is still seeking city help for this matter. Council discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to make an offer to Mr. Adams that the city will pay half of the repair of the wail. (All in favor) Mr. Diethert stated he is still waiting for a call from the prison regard- ing the sweeper which is to be refurbished. City Coordinator Kriesel and Mr. Diethert have reviewed the salt and sand needs for the winter season. Council decided to table this until the next Council meeting. Mr. Kriesel suggested getting enough salt and sand to take care of immediate needs until this issue is settled. Mr. Diethert stated the change of street names is ready. 2. Finance - Ms. Caruso presented a response in regard to the Stillwater Gazette overcharge and explained the reason for the overcharge. The ori- ginal amount of the overcharge was $8,089.00. The Gazette presented a counter offer of $1,600. City Attorney Magnuson suggested settling at $4,348. The present offer from the Gazette is $3,040. They are only con- sidering charges starting in 1981 and excluding the charges from 1978, 79, and 1980. The Gazette is using charges from 1981 because they had certification from the state at that time for charges. Councilmember MacDonald arrived at 6:55 P.M. Discussion followed. 2 . . . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to offer to split the difference between the amount suggested by the city to the Gazette of $4,348 and the amount counter-offered by the Gazette of $3,040 ($3,694): and if accepted, the settlement would be applied against the city's future purchases. (All in favor) Council stated this *ill be their final offer. Ms. Caruso explained the projected deficit in the 1986 budget for the Sewer Fund. She recommended that the City implement a $38.00 minimum bill and charge $1.30 for overage to cover the operating costs for 1986. This would leave $98,000 in the fund. Ms. Caruso explained that expenses can be incurred that the city does not anticipate at this time. Council dis- cussion followed regarding the amount of the fund. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 641, Amending Chapter 29, Subd. 2, Sewer Fee by the City Attorney. (All in favor) The Ordinance was read section by section, followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The Chair then put the questi~n, "Shall this Ordinance pass?" and on roll call the Ordinance was unanimously adopted. 3. Public Safet~ - Chief Mawhorter suggested that Larry Land be reimbursed for his servIces as an auctioneer at the city auction on Saturday, October 12 in the amount. , f $25.00 and asked that this be added to the bills. This would come from the proceeds of the auction. Council concurred. Chief Mawhorter issued two more special orders to become part of the policy procedures and gave them to Council for their review. 4. Building Official - No report 5. Parks & Recreation - Mr. Blekum recommended that Scott Schell be hired as a permanent employee and to designate his title as a Jr. Parkskeeper. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to adopt the appropriate resolution hiring Scott Schell as a permanent employee of the city. (Resolution No. 7525) Ayes -- Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays -- None 3 . . . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Discussion follo~ed regarding changing the status of Mr. Schell to Jr. Parkskeeper. It was the consensus of staff and Council to hold this issue over until contract negotiations. Mr. Blekum announced that the ice is ready in the Arena and will be open for business on Friday, October 18, 1985. He also stated all public rest- rooms will be closed at the end of the week. 6. City Clerk - No report. 7. City Attorney - Mr. Magnuson stated he will discuss the Croixwood fire- place lawsuit and the McGuire case with Council in Executive Session. 8. City Coordinator - Mr. Kriesel stated that he and Mr. Magnuson met with the Washington Co. Planning Dept. and discussed their help with amending the industrial and commercial sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kriesel also recommended that the City think about hiring a zoning administrator with a planning background. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to ~,re the Washington County Planning Dept. to review and suggest changes to the ordinance dealing with industrial and commercial uses in preparation for amending the ordinance. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Bruce Folz - Vacation of Utility Easement for Oak Glen Townhouse Plat No. 2. - Mr. Folz explained they are asking to vacate 5 feet of the 20 feet utility and drainage easement thereby reducing the portion of the easement from 40 ft. of width to 35 ft. width. Mr. Kriesel stated the City Engin- eer, Water Board and Building Official agreed with tf,is request. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request for vacation of 5 ft. of the utility and drainage easement for Oak Glen Townhouse Plat No.2. (All in favor) Mr. Folz stated that in doing work in the Joint Powers Area there is some question as to the compatibility of land use as it relates to the County Zoning Ordinance and he requested that the City review the suggestions for the ordinance with some of the people who own land in the area to be dis- cussed. The Stillwater Planning Commission should also be involved. Coun- cil agreed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4 . . . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 1. Possible Second reading of Ordinance No. 640d Shoreland and Bluffland Ordi- nance. - Mr. Magnuson suggested this propose amendment should be dis- cussed with the DNR and tabled to the next meeting. Council agreed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Directing the Payment of Bills - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution Directing the Payment of Bills with the addition of $25.00 to Larry Land, Auctioneer, and $20.00 reimbursement to Councilmember Kimble for attendance at an Industrial Development Seminar. (Resolution No. 7524) Ayes -- Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays -- None 2. Public Hearing Date for Planning Cases: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set November 5, 1985 as the Public Hearing date for the following Planning Cases: (All in favor) Case No. 612 - Gilbert Anderson - Setback Variance for construction of Garage Case No. 613 - Lina Fischer - Major Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, Fischer Heights. COUnCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Bodlcvick presented a request from the Cable Co. requesting doing away with the rate regulations. Council concurred with keeping the regulations in force. Councilmember Kimble stated the survey regarding the Library and streets reconstruction hus been completed and will go out this week with the utility bills. Mr. Kimble presented his case for the employment of a Planning and Zoning Administrator. The legal requirements have grown and he feels it is imper- ative to look into doing this. Council discussion followed. Council- member MacDonald suggested developing a job description and advertising for this person. Council directed the City Staff to come back to the 5 . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 November 5 meeting with a job description and suggestions for the employment of a Planning and Zoning Administrator. Mayor Peterson stated there are two vacancies on the Planning Commission since the resignation of Doug Seitz and Ron Vilma. Dean Miller, Chairman of the Planning Commission, recommended the appointment of Don Valsvik and Helen Miller. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint Don Valsvik to fill the unexpired term of Ron Vilmo; and Helen Miller, to fill the unexpired term of Doug Seitz on the Planning Commission. (All in favor) Mayor Peterson presented a letter from the Washington Co. Historical Society requesting support of the Stillwater City Council in regard to the long lost Moser Indian. The Historical Society would like this item re- leased to them and bring it back to Stillwater. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to author- ize Mayor Peterson to write a letter to the Minnesota State Historical Society requesting release of the Moser Indian to the Washington Co. Historical Society in Stillwater. (All in favor) . Mayor Peterson introduced the topic of the high cost of legal services which arose at a recent budget meeting. City Attorney Magnuson presented a review of the costs he incurs while providing legal services to the City of Stillwater. Council suggested that the Water Board pay their own legal fees. Mr. Kriesel commented on Mr. Magnuson's review and stated his ser- vice is invaluable to the City Staff in cases that come up in day-to-day work. Chief Mawhorter stated Mr. Magnuson does an excellent job as far as the Police Dept. is concerned. Councilmember Kimble stated Mr. Magnuson is more than qualified and does an excellent job. He is "sick and tired" of Mr. Magnuson having to justify his expenses every year. Finance Director Caruso presented information gained from a survey of other cites in regard to legal services. She looked at what all cities paid in total and cities the size of Stillwater are all paying approx- imately the same amount that Stillwater is. The only cities employing their own attorney are considerably larger than Stillwater. The costs to employ an attorney and staff would be approximately the same as hiring Mr. Magnuson. City Clerk Johnson informed Council that the Planning Commission has changed their meeting date for the month of October to the third Monday, or the 21st, instead of the fourth Monday. Also, the Commission wishes to make the third Monday of the month the permanent meeting date. Staff will review any problems this may create. . 6 . . . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Mr. Magnuson presented notification of a lawsuit for registration of title of land involving Sterling Way Condominiums. He recommended signing the assent for registration. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to sign the assent for registration of land in regard to Sterling Way Condominiums. (All in favor) APPLICATIONS Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to approve the applications for Contractor's Licenses for the following: (All in favor) APPLICATIONS - CONTRACTORS Century Fence Co. P.O. Box 100 Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Fencing New Denn Enterprises 1849 E. Minnehaha St. Paul, Mn. 55119 General Contractor New Hotzler Renovation 193 Mackubin St. St. Paul, Mn. 55102 General Contractor New Karpen Construction 5381 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, Minnesota 55001 General Contractor Renewa 1 Council delayed discussing the purchase of sand and salt for the winter until Councilmember Junker is present. Finance Director Caruso asked for Council input on another date for a Budget Meeting. They directed holding a Budget Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 1985 at 5:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. (All in favor) 7 . . k "';; . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Resolutions: No. 7524 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 7525 - Employment of Scott Schell as a permanent employee. Ordinances: No. 641 - Amending Chap. 29, Subd. 2, Sewer Fee., ~ /~IJ ATTEST: VlA.A--'_ _V~~ . v--7 i1t-tiCLERKU . 1dJ,,-JA-~ 8 . . SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITV COUNCIL MINUTES October 22, 1985 4:30 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Junker, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Press: None Art and Maureen Palmer, Donald Raleigh, Dennis Balyeat. Others: LOWELL INN EXPANSION Mr. Art Palmer appeared before the Council to discuss his plans for developing the parking lot area north of the Lowell Inn. The plans included private and public improvements (parking lot) estimated to cost about $247,000. It appeared that the public (City) cost was about $97,000. The plans basically provided for parking for the Lowell Inn with a provision for allowing public parking at a fee to the Lowell Inn. Councilmember Junker questioned whether or not the City could sell this property which was given to the City by the Margaret Rivers Foundation. Councilmember Bodlovick recalled that the City received the property with no strings attached. Mr. Kriesel said that the City Attorney would have to determine what conditions, if any, were attached to the donation of the property by Margaret Rivers. Councilmember Junker said that the Senior Citizen Center, Conn-Co Shoe Company, and others needed parking spaces and that some parking should be made available to them. Mayor Peterson expressed concern about the construction of an expensive controlled access system that would not pay for itself given the volume of parking patrons using the facility. He suggested improving the lot, but to leave it as an open, unmetered lot. Mr. Palmer felt it was a good idea to improve the whole area, but said the lot needed to be controlled to prevent employees from using the lot. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the development concept submitted by Mr. Palmer and to have the City Attorney prepare a development agreement for the proposal. (All in favor) Mr. Balyeat said that this would qualify as a tax increment financing project and he would talk to Ron Langness of Springsted Corporation to work out the details. 1 City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 22, 1985 SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROGRAM Dennis Balyeat requested a public hearing for a 60 unit housing development to be funded by Multi-family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. November 19, 1985 for a 60 unit elderly housing development. (All in favor) Dennis Balyeat requested a public hearing for a 36 unit housing complex to be funded by Multi-family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Motion by Councilmember MacDonald, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. on November 19, 1985 for a 36 unit housing complex. (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M. . . ,4 1J~rJ-.4~~~ ATTEST: ~--] ~A/VJ I(,~ . 2 r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 1985 6:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by City Clerk Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, and Mayor Peterson. Councilmember MacDonald arrived at 6:55 P.M. Absent: Councilmember Junker Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Caruso Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks & Recreation Director Blekum Building Official Zepper Public Works Foreman Diethert City Clerk Johnson Press: Jeann Linsley, St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch Emily Chapman, Stillwater Gazette Jeanne Landkamer, St. Croix Valley Press r Others: Bruce Folz~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of October 1, 1985 as pre- sented. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Works - Foreman Diethert reported on his review of the request of the Post Office for a new driveway exit on Fourth St. No. He recommended that there be a 16 ft. wide entrance, a 3 ft. radius and curb and gutter to be taken out at a joint. After discussion, the following motion was passed: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request for a driveway exiting onto No. Fourth St. from the Post Office, following the recommendations of Mr. Diethert, i.e. a 16 ft. wide entrance, a 3 ft. radius and curb and gutter to be taken out at a joint. (All in favor) Mr. Diethert stated the new one-ton truck recently purchased will be com- ing in and he submitted quotes for a sander and plow to be used on this r 1 r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 truck. He recommended purchasing the items from Crysteel Dist., Inc. be- cause the equipment can be installed at the same time the hydraulics and dump body are being installed at the same location. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purChase of a Monroe sander at $1,864.00, installed; and an 8' Fisher snow- plow, installed at $1,365.00, to be purchased from Crysteel Dist., Inc., for the new one-ton truck. (All in favor) Mr. Diethert reported that after checking with the Westcott's at 918 So. Harriet and their request for a check valve in the basement that they have already left for Arizona and they are considering selling their house. No action taken. Mr. Diethert reported that Mr. Adams informed him that he received a bid of $900 to repair the collapsed wall and is still working on bids for a sump pump in the basement. He is still seeking city help for this matter. Council discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to make an offer to Mr. Adams that the city will pay half of the repair of the wall. (All in favor) r Mr. Diethert stated he is still waiting for a call from the prison regard- ing the sweeper which is to be refurbished. City Coordinator Kriesel and Mr. Diethert have reviewed the salt and sand needs for the winter season. Council decided to table this until the next Council meeting. Mr. Kriesel suggested getting enough salt and sand to take care of immediate needs until this issue is settled. Mr. Diethert stated the change of street names is ready. 2. Finance - Ms. Caruso presented a response in regard to the Stillwater Gazette overcharge and explained the reason for the overcharge. The ori- ginal amount of the overcharge was $8,089.00. The Gazette presented a counter offer of $1,600. City Attorney Magnuson suggested settling at $4,348. The present offer from the Gazette is $3,040. They are only con- sidering charges starting in 1981 and excluding the charges from 1978, 79, and 1980. The Gazette is using charges from 1981 because they had certification from the state at that time for charges. Councilmember MacDonald arrived at 6:55 P.M. Discussion followed. r 2 r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to offer to split the difference between the amount suggested by the city to the Gazette of $4,348 and the amount counter-offered by the Gazette of $3,040 ($3,694); and if accepted, the settlement would be applied against the city's future purchases. (All in favor) Council stated this will be their final offer. Ms. Caruso explained the projected deficit in the 1986 budget for the Sewer Fund. She recommended that the City implement a $38.00 minimum bill and charge $1.30 for overage to cover the operating costs for 1986. This would leave $98,000 in the fund. Ms. Caruso explained that expenses can be incurred that the city does not anticipate at this time. Council dis- cussion followed regarding the amount of the fund. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 641, Amending Chapter 29, Subd. 2, Sewer Fee by the City Attorney. (All in favor) r The Ordinance was read section by section, followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The Chair then put the question, "Shall this Ordinance pass?" and on roll call the Ordinance was unanimously adopted. Public Safety - Chief Mawhorter suggested that Larry Land be reimbursed for his servfces as an auctioneer at the city auction on Saturday, October 12 in the amount of $25.00 and asked that this be added to the bills. This would come from the proceeds of the auction. Council concurred. Chief Mawhorter issued two more special orders to become part of the policy procedures and gave them to Council for their review. 4. Building Official - No report 3. 5. Parks & Recreation - Mr. Blekum recommended that Scott Schell be hired as a permanent employee and to designate his title as a Jr. Parkskeeper. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to adopt the appropriate resolution hiring Scott Schell as a permanent employee of the city. (Resolution No. 7525) A~s Nays Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nooe r 3 r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Discussion followed regarding changing the status of Mr. Schell to Jr. Parkskeeper. It was the consensus of staff and Council to hold this issue over until contract negotiations. Mr. Blekum announced that the ice is ready in the Arena and will be open for business on Friday, October 18, 1985. He also stated all public rest- rooms will be closed at the end of the week. 6. City Clerk - No report. 7. City Attorney - Mr. Magnuson stated he will discuss the Croixwood fire- place lawsuit and the McGuire case with Council in Executive Session. 8. City Coordinator - Mr. Kriesel stated that he and Mr. Magnuson met with. the Washington Co. Planning Dept. and discussed their help with amending. the industrial and commercial sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kriesel also recommended that the City think about hiring a zoning administrator with a planning background. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member MacDonald to hire the Washington County Planning Dept. to review and suggest changes to the ordinance dealing with industrial and commercial uses in preparation for amending the ordinance. (All in favor) r INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Bruce Fo1z - Vacation of Utility Easement for Oak Glen Townhouse Plat No. 2. - Mr. Fo1z explained they are asking to vacate 5 feet of the 20 feet utility and drainage easement thereby reducing the portion of the easement from 40 ft. of width to 35 ft. width. Mr. Kriesel stated the City Engin- eer, Water Board and Building Official agreed with this request. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bod10vick to approve the request for vacation of 5 ft. of the utility and drainage easement for Oak Glen Townhouse Plat No.2. (All in favor) Mr. Fo1z stated that in doing work in the Joint Powers Area there is some question as to the compatibility of land use as it relates to the County Zoning Ordinance and he requested that the City review the suggestions for the ordinance with some of the people who own land in the area to be dis- cussed. The Stillwater Planning Commission should also be involved. Coun- c 11 agreed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS r 4 r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 1. Possible Second reading of Ordinance No. 640d Shoreland and Bluffland Ordi- nance. - Mr. Magnuson suggested this propose amendment should be dis- cussed with the DNR and tabled to the next meeting. Council agreed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Directing the Payment of Bills - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution Directing the Payment of Bills with the addition of $25.00 to Larry Land, Auctioneer, and $20.00 reimbursement to Councilmember Kimble for attendance at an Industrial Development Seminar. (Resolution No. 7524) Ayes Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson. Nays None 2. Public Hearing Date for Planning Cases: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set November 5, 1985 as the Public Hearing date for the following Planning Cases: (All in favor) r Case No. 612 - Gilbert Anderson - Setback Variance for construction of Garage Case No. 613 - Lina Fischer - Major Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, Fischer Heights. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Bodlovick presented a request from the Cable Co. requesting doing away with the rate regulations. Council concurred with keeping the regulations in force. Councilmember Kimble stated the survey regarding the Library and streets reconstruction has been completed and will go out this week with the utility bills. Mr. Kimble presented his case for the employment of a Planning and Zoning Administrator. The legal requirements have grown and he feels it is imper- ative to look into doing this. Council discussion followed. Council- member MacDonald suggested developing a job description and advertising for this person. Council directed the City Staff to come back to the r 5 r r r City Council Minutes Regu lar Meeting October 15, 1985 November 5 meeting with a job description and suggestions for the employment of a Planning and Zoning Administrator. Mayor Peterson stated there are two vacancies on the Planning Commission since the resignation of Doug Seitz and Ron Vilmo. Dean Miller, Chairman of the Planning Commission, recommended the appointment of Don Valsvik and Helen Miller. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint Don Valsvik to fill the unexpired term of Ron Vilmo; and Helen Miller, to fill the unexpired term of Doug Seitz on the Planning Commission. (All in favor) Mayor Peterson presented a letter from the Washington Co. Historical Society requesting support of the Stillwater City Council in regard to the long lost Moser Indian. The Historical Society would like this item re- leased to them and bring it back to Stillwater. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to author- ize Mayor Peterson to write a letter to the Minnesota State Historical Society requesting release of the Moser Indian to the Washington Co. Historical Society in Stillwater. (All in favor) Mayor Peterson introduced the topic of the high cost of legal services which arose at a recent budget meeting. City Attorney Magnuson presented a review of the costs he incurs while providing legal services to the City of Stillwater. Council suggested that the Water Board pay their own legal fees. Mr. Kriesel commented on Mr. Magnuson's review and stated his ser- vice is invaluable to the City Staff in cases that come up in day-to-day work. Chief Mawhorter stated Mr. Magnuson does an excellent job as far as the Police Dept. is concerned. Councilmember Kimble stated Mr. Magnuson is more than qualified and does an excellent job. He is .sick and tired" of Mr. Magnuson having to justify his expenses every year. Finance Director Caruso presented information gained from a survey of other cites in regard to legal services. She looked at what all cities paid in total and cities the size of Stillwater are all paying approx- imately the same amount that Stillwater is. The only cities employing their own attorney are considerably larger than Stillwater. The costs to employ an attorney and staff would be approximately the same as hiring Mr. Magnuson. City Clerk Johnson informed Council that the Planning Commission has changed their meeting date for the month of October to the third Monday, or the 21st, instead of the fourth Monday. Also, the Commission wishes to . make the third Monday of the month the permanent meeting date. Staff wi 11 review any problems this may create. 6 r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Mr. Magnuson presented notification of a lawsuit for registration of title of land involving Sterling Way Condominiums. He recommended signing the assent for registration. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to sign the assent for registration of land in regard to Sterling Way Condominiums. (All in favor) APPLICATIONS Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember MacDonald to approve the applications for Contractor's Licenses for the following: (All in favor) APPLICATIONS - CONTRACTORS Century Fence Co. P.O. Box 100 Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Fencing New r Denn Enterprises 1849 E. Minnehaha St. Paul, Mn. 55119 General Contractor New Hotzler Renovation 193 Mackubin St. St. Paul, Mn. 55102 General Contractor New Karpen Construction 5381 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, Minnesota 55001 General Contractor Renewa 1 Council delayed discussing the purchase of sand and salt for the winter until Councilmember Junker is present. Finance Director Caruso asked for Council input on another date for a Budget Meeting. They directed holding a Budget Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 1985 at 5:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. (All in favor) r 7 r r r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 15, 1985 Resol utions: No. 7524 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 7525 - Employment of Scott Schell as a permanent employee. Ordinances: No. 641 - Amending Chap. 29, Subd. 2, Sewer Fee., ~ ~ /(~iJ ~k~iL~ ATTEST: l1A~~_ _V~~ . v-'-7 tMIl-CLERKU . 8