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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-06 CC MIN ADJOURNED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 6, 1987 7:50 P.M. City Clerk Johnson, at this time, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Wally Abrahamson, and Councilmembers-Elect Ann Bodlovick and Jay Kimble. Mayor Abrahamson presented former Mayor Peterson with a plaque on which his gavel had been mounted and which was presented on behalf of the City Council, the City Staff and the Citizens of Stillwater for his years of service to the City. - Present: The Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Abrahamson. Absen t: Also Present: . Press: Others: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Councilmember Opheim City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Finance Director Caruso Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks & Recreation Director Blekum Arena Manager Bielenber9 Fire Chief Chial Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Johnson Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Carol DeWolf, St. Croix Valley Press Caroline Abrahamson, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schroeder, Dr. DeLeon, Les Abrahamson, Wendy Abrahamson, Mark Ehlenz, Carol Schrade, Jim Gannon, Tina Kimble, Ruth Peterson. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - None STAFF REPORTS 1. City Coordinator - Mr. Kriesel asked Council to set a meeting for 4:30 P.M. Thursday, January 8, 1987 to discuss the Lowell Inn project. Council concurred. 2. Finance Director - Ms. Caruso presented Council with the Cash and Investment Policy for 1987 and which includes the depository listing. . 1 City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 Motion by councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Cash and Investment Policy as presented by the Finance Director. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the depository listing for the City of Stillwater for the year, 1987. (Resolution No. 7692) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Public Works Director - No report. 4. comm. Dev. Director - No report. 5. Parks & Recreation Director - Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the Parks al"j Recreation Dept. to receive quotes for a new truck to replace the 1980 half-ton pickup truck. (All in favor) . Mr. Blekum and Mr. Bielenberg explained the problems with the water heater at the Ice Arena. They stated it can be replaced at a cost of $3,000 to $3,200. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick directing the Parks and Recreation Director to proceed with receiving quotes for the purchase and installation of a new water heater for the Ice Arena. (All in favor) . 6. City Clerk - No report. 7. Consulting Engineer - Consulting Engineer Moore presented the plans and specifications for the improvements on Pine and Churchill Streets, requested approval and authorization to advertise for bids. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the plans and specifications for L.I. 220, Pine and Churchill Streets, and authorizing the advertisement for bids. (Resolution No. 7693) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. . 2 . City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 Nays - None 8. Public Safety Director - No report. g. Fire Chief - No report. 10. City Attorney - No report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Council Vice President - Mr. Kriesel suggested delaying this item until the next meeting when Councilmember Opheim will be present and Council concurred. 2. Designation of Depositories. This item was taken care of earlier in the meeting. . INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - . Mr. Allen Froelich, representing the Robert Scott Companies, introduced himself as the new representative of the Robert Scott Companies and to show his support of the new Council. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimbie, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick approving the Consent Agenda of January 6, 1987, including the following items: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7690) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Applications: CONTRACTORS R. H. Anderson 3M Company General Contractor New 3 . . . City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 P.O. Box 33331 Building Dept. 42-8 E-05 St. Paul, Mn. 55133 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS - None STAFF REPORTS - (continued) Mr. Kriesel presented a memo to Council regarding the Library Construction Bids and suggested the Council discuss this at the special meeting on January 8. He also presented two quotes for the asbestos removal part of the project and requested Council action. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by councilmember Farrell to award the bid for asbestos removal at the Stillwater Public Library to EGI, Inc. (All in favor) Mr. Kriesel presented a letter from Art Palmer requesting the City's Engineers, Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., to do the engineering plans for the Lowell Inn Project. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to draft the en9ineering plans for the Lowell Inn project, subject to a signed contract. (All in favor) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA - None Mayor Abrahamson assured the Council and Staff that he will work with them and is lOJking forward to the future working with the Council. Councilmember Bodlovick welcomed Mayor Abrahamson to the Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. (All in favor) Resolutions: No. 7690 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7692 - Designating City Depositories for 1987. No. 7693 - Approving Plans & Specs for L.I. 220 and authorizing the advertisement for bids. 4 . . City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 I/)attw ~(j/zd~ ATTEST, ~ ~ A OR 5 (' (" r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 6, 1987 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was 9iven by City Clerk Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Peterson. Absent: Councilmember Opheim. City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Finance Director Caruso Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks & Recreation Director Blekum Arena Manager Bielenberg Fire Chief Chial Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Johnson Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Carol DeWolf, St. Croix Valley Press Also Present: Press: Others: Caroline Abrahamson, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schroeder, Dr. DeLeon, Les Abrahamson, Wendy Abrahamson, Mark Ehlenz, Carol Schrade, Jim Gannon, Tina Kimble, Ruth Peterson, Tim Johnson, Karen Rose. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Farrell noted a correction to be made to the Minutes of December 9, 1986 on page 1, last paragraph, which should read: "...the amended charter does not prohibit the Mayor from making motions and would allow him to participate more in the hearings.. .". Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Minutes of December 2, 1986, Regular and Recessed Meetings, and December 3, 1986, Special Meeting as presented; and the Minutes of December 9, 1986, Special Meeting. as corrected. (All in favor) Councilmember Bodlovick commended Mayor Peterson for his dedication in servin9 the City of Stillwater for eight years as Councilmember and Mayor and also thanked Mrs. Peterson for her support. 1 o (' ('. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 6, 1987 Councilmember Kimble supported the commendation made in behalf of Mayor Peterson and made the following motion: Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Mayor Harry Peterson for his eight years of dedicated service to the City of Stillwater as Councilmember and Mayor. (Resolution No. 7691) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, and Kimble. Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Peterson. Mayor Peterson stated he appreciated the opportunity given to him by the people of Stillwater to serve on the Stillwater City Council for the past eight years, thanked the various Boards and Commissions, the other members of the Council, City Staff, his Wife and Family; and offered his best wishes to Mayor-Elect Abrahamson and the new Council. Mr. Kriesel stated Councilmember Opheim was not able to attend tonight's meeting, but presented a letter to Mayor-Elect Abrahamson, stating her best wishes for his term of office. Mr. Kriesel also read a letter from Councilmember Opheim addressed to Mayor Harry Peterson thanking him for the opportunity to work with him on the City Council and commending him for his service to the City. Mr. Kriesel offered congratulations to Mayor-Elect Abrahamson, and to Councilmembers Bodlovick, and Kimble on their re-election. He also thanked Mayor Peterson for the support he has given to him and the City Staff and offered Mayor Peterson his best wishes. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. (All in favor) Resolutions: No. 7691 - Commending Mayor Harry Peterson for his eight years of service on the Counc i 1 . 2 (") r'1 .-J n City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 6, 1987 ATTEST: aJ~ / {{P~ M YO ~~~ 3 r r r ADJOURNED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 6, 1987 7:50 P.M. City Clerk Johnson, at this time, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Wally Abrahamson, and Councilmembers-Elect Ann Bodlovick and Jay Kimble. Mayor Abrahamson presented former Mayor Peterson with a plaque on which his gavel had been mounted and which was presented an behalf of the City Council, the City Staff and the Citizens of Stillwater for his years of service to the City. The Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Opheim City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Finance Director Caruso Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks & Recreation Director Blekum Arena Manager Bielenberg Fire Chief Chial Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Johnson Also Present: Press: Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Carol DeWolf, St. Croix Valley Press Others: Caroline Abrahamson, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Schroeder, Dr. DeLeon, Les Abrahamson, Wendy Abrahamson, Mark Ehlenz, Carol Schrade, Jim Gannon, Tina Kimble, Ruth Peterson. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - None STAFF REPORTS 1. City Coordinator - Mr. Kriesel asked Council to set a meeting Thursday, January 8, 1987 to discuss the Lowell Inn project. concurred. for 4:30 P.M. Council 2. Finance Director - Ms. Caruso presented Council with the Cash and Investment Policy for 1987 and which includes the depository listing. 1 r City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Cash and Investment Policy as presented by the Finance Director. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the depository listing for the City of Stillwater for the year, 1987. (Resolution No. 7692) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Public Works Director - No report. 4. Comm. Dev. Director - No report. 5. Parks & Recreation Director - ~ Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the Parks and Recreation Dept. to receive quotes for a new truck to replace the 1980 half-ton pickup truck. (All in favor) Mr. Blekum and Mr. Bielenberg explained the problems with the water heater at the Ice Arena. They stated it can be replaced at a cost of $3,000 to $3,200. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick directing the Parks and Recreation Director to proceed with receiving quotes for the purchase and installation of a new water heater for the Ice Arena. (All in favor) 6. City Clerk - No report. 7. Consulting Engineer - Consulting Engineer Moore presented the plans and specifications for the improvements on Pine and Churchill Streets, requested approval and authorization to advertise for bids. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the plans and specifications for L.I. 220, Pine and Churchill Streets, and authorizing the advertisement for bids. (Resolution No. 7693) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. r 2 r City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 Nays - None 8. Public Safety Director - No report. 9. Fire Chief - No report. 10. City Attorney - No report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Council Vice President - Mr. Kriesel suggested delaying this item until the next meeting when Councilmember Opheim will be present and Council concurred. 2. Designation of Depositories. This item was taken care of earlier in the meeting. r INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS - Mr. Allen Froelich, representing the Robert Scott Companies, introduced himself as the new representative of the Robert Scott Companies and to show his support of the new Council. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick approving the Consent Agenda of January 6, 1987, including the following items: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7690) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Applications: CONTRACTORS R. H. Anderson 3M Company General Contractor New r 3 ~ , City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 1987 P.O. Box 33331 Building Dept. 42-8 E-05 St. Paul, Mn. 55133 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS - None STAFF REPORTS - (continued) Mr. Kriesel presented a memo to Council regarding the Library Construction Bids and suggested the Council discuss this at the special meeting on January 8. He also presented two quotes for the asbestos removal part of the project and requested Council action. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to award the bid for asbestos removal at the Stillwater Public Library to EGI, Inc. (All in favor) ~ Mr. Kriesel presented a letter from Art Palmer requesting the City's Engineers, Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., to do the engineering plans for the Lowell Inn Project. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to draft the engineering plans for the Lowell Inn project, subject to a signed contract. (All in favor) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA - None Mayor Abrahamson assured the Council and Staff that he will work with them and is looking forward to the future working with the Council. Councilmember Bodlovick welcomed Mayor Abrahamson to the Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. (All in favor) Resolutions: No. 7690 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7692 - Designating City Depositories for 1987. No. 7693 - Approving Plans & Specs for L.I. 220 and authorizing the advertisement for bids. ~ 4 '1 n- n City Council Minutes Adjourned Meeting January 6, 198? j)tU!w ~([(M~ ATTEST, ~ ~ AOR 5