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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-08 CC MIN . / 110 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota January 8, 1974 7:30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall. present: councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, Wohlers,and president powell ... Absent: None Also present: City Coordinator, Marshall; superintendent of public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, AbraHamson: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: consulting Engineer, Elliott. press: Stillwater Evening Gazette, Douglas Seitz st. paul Dispatch, James Broede citizens: Franklin A. Hamm, John DeCurtins, Barney Brown, Leighton Charlsen and two residents from croixwood INDIVIDUAIS-DELEGATIONS-PETITIONS 1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the request for the vacation of a portion of Juniper Street between First and Second Streets. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on December 3, 10, 17, and 24, 1973 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the proposed vacation. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR. FRANKLIN HAMM one of the petitioners was the only person appearing in regard to this petition and he came in defense of the petition. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "vacating a Portion of JUniper Street". (all in favor - see resolutions). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion was held regarding the washington County Sewer Study and the proposed location of a plant at Cottage Grove to serve the area and the phasing out of the Stillwater plant at about the year 2000. (Mr. Elliott had submitted a letter to the Council which was reviewed at this time.) on motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman wohlers, The City coordinator and the Consulting Engineer, Duane Elliott were instructed to attend a meeting at the oakland Junior High School on January 9, 1974 regarding this matter, and the city Coordinator or Mr. Elliott were directed to draft a letter to the Metro Sewer B~~rd and present at said meeting. (The council was not in favor o~ proceeding with such a program at this time.) ,-- r I., .." '- '- . . ,.-: . . . . . iJ ,.- - o '-' (January 8, 1974 - continued) 2. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "Designating Dean Charlsen and william powell as Local Fuel Co-Coordinators for the City of Stillwater". (see resolutions) 3a The matter of parking of commercial vehicles on residential property was resolved before the meeting with the party who was in violation on south First Street. The matter was tabled until something sound comes up regarding such nuisances. , 4. The drainage problem on Fourth Avenue South (Quarry Area)was discussed - Mr. Elliott had submitted a written report on the matter. This matt~ will be continued until a meeting can be arranged .with the property owners and an ultimate solution to the problem will be considered at that time. 5. at The matter of underground utilities Agreement with NSP was deferred the request of the City Attorney as he was unable to be present at this meeting. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (continued) MR. BAANEY BROWN appeared before the Council in reference to an article which appeared in_the "East Wind" section of the st. paul Dispatch. He further questioned the Council regarding the seats on the c~uncil that would be open for election this fall. NEW BUSINESS 1. on motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz, the Council accepted the resignation of Duane Arndt as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and they directed that the City Attorney draft a resolution cormnending Mr. Arndt for his hard work on this commission. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following re-appointments were made for the Planning and Zoning Commission: (Terms to expire December 31. 1976) - Charles Swanson Martin Hansen- Also the terms for the following appointments were set: !!!!!! Expiration Date Mrs. Lea Kasun Mrs. Mary Lou True December 31, 1974 December 31, 1974 3. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced commending Mrs. Alice M. LaVine and Mrs. William (Ruby) Klapp for their service on the Library Board, and a special note be given to the fact that Mrs. LaVine has served on this Board for 42 continuous years. (see resolutions--2) 4. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council accepted the recommendation of the Library Board for the appointment of Mrs. Douglas Webster and Mrs. Robert Thueson to serve on the Library Board to fill the vacancies left by the resignations of Mrs. LaVine and Mrs. Klapp. Mrs. Nebster's term to expire December 31, 1975 Mrs. Thueson's t~rm to expire December 31, 1974 "', 111 i i. ; / . , I I i I I i I \. t . . . /112 . \ '~ (January 8. 1974 - continued) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following re-appointments were made to the Library Board, terms to expire December 31, 1976: Mrs. Henry Van Meier Mrs. A. J. Kraemer Mrs. Donald Granquist 5. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the following re-appointments were made to the Dutch Elm Commission: paul Glaser Roger Peterson Jack Shelton (Term expires December 31, 1975) (Term expires December 31, 1976) (Term expires December 31. 1975) On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers Karl G. Neumeier was re-appointed to the Park Board. said term to expire December 31, 1976. 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "Employing Donald Mosiman and David Linner as volunteer Firemen for a six month probationery period. (see resolutions). 7. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman wohlers a resolution was introduced "Confirming the appointment of Coltzie DOWDS, Jr., Dennis Johnson, David Reichow and Monroe Wood as Volunteer Firemen." (see resolutions). 8. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman wohlers, David Kenefelkamp, Juvenile Officer was granted permission to attend the National District Attorney's Conference on Juvenile Delinquency to be held January 27, to February 1, 1974 in New Orleans. 9. On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers, the City Coordinator was instructed to send a letter to Metro Sewer Board that the City will cooperate in the removal of the infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system. 10. On ItDtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISPOSING OF SNOW FROM PRIVATE PARKING LOTS INTO CITY STREETS." (see ordinances) 11. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for a Four Wheel sweeper, said bids to be return~ble at 3:00 P. M. on Tuesday, February 12. 1947. THE MAYOR OELCARED A RECESS FROM 8:25 to 8:40 P4 M. 12. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Thompson the council authorized the continuance of the payments to the Stillwater Ambulance Service for 1974 at a rate of $50.00 per month. r- ,r- '- '- . . 1,1 . . . . ,,,",,, '~ . {January 8, 1974 - continued} --~ 113 \ 13. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the follow- ing salary schedule was approved for the Fire Department for 1974 as recommended by the Public Safety Committee: (61 hour week) David Chial Gordon 8eim David Colombo Bob Bartha 1 James stevensen $1,040 $1.000 $ 974 $ 880 $ 880 Also approved was $10.00 per month for dependent Hospital Insurance Coverage. (A resa lution was introduced to this effect) 14. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "Directing the payment of the Bills". (see resolutions). APPLl:CATIONS On motion of Councilman petersen, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following Contractor's Licenses were approved under ordinance No. 448: Martin G. Kvaas 1115 South Third Street, Stillwater General (renewal) Miles Construction of St. paul, Minnesota 4500 Lynda1e Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412 General (renewal) On III)tion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson an Operator 's License for Amusement and Music Machines was approved for Leonard A. Anderson. 527 Wisconsin Street, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016. (renewal) On motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Thompson. a Cigarette license was granted to Leonard Yee (The Bamboo Inn), 241 South Main Street, Stillwater. (renewal) On motion of CounCilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a Soft Drink License was granted to Leonard Yee (The Bamboo Inn), 241 South Main Street, Stillwater. (renewal) COMMUNICATIONS From St. peter's united Church of Christ, 111 East orleans Street, Stillwater enclosing a check for $100.00 as a donation for protection from the City Depart- ments for the year 1973. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers, the City Coordinator was intructed to send a letter to St. peter's united Church of Christ thanking them for their contribution and assuring them our protection will be even better in 1974. From Culhane and Culhane, Minneapolis - a claim from United Electric Corporation for work done at the Public Library. (no action) From V. W. Kemper, St. Paul complimenting officer Leo Miller on his duty and services at the time of an accident in the City of Stillwater. , / . 114 . . (January 8, 1974 - continued) CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. Mr. Marshall discussed with the Council the possibility of setting up another ward and Precinct for voting purposes for the Croixwood Area and also as permitted by law since the last legislature the establishing of an absentee precinct at City Hall. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Kimmel will draft the necessary resolution or ordinance to effect such a change. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz,Estimate No. 4 for Johnson Bros., st. paul for Local Improvements 117 and 118 in the amount of $29,240.05 was approved for payment and also the retainage was reduced to 2% or $4,393.27. (See resolutions - Directing the payment of Bills) 2. On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz, Estimate No~ 9 for orfei & Sons, St~ Paul in the amount of $137,313.39 for Local Improvement No. 97 was approved for payment and the retainage was reduced to ~ or $32,461.32 subject to BUd approval to reduce such retainage. (see resolutions "Directing the payment of Bills".) 3~ On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a Change Order No~ 1 for Local Improvement No~ 109 in the amount of $3,078.75 was approved for Dependable surfacing Co., South St. pauL (For wall drains, spring water stubs, underground street lighting cable and tree grate frame installations). 4... on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "Accepting the Feasibility Report and crdering a Hearing on Local Improvement No. 119 (North Owen street from West Olive to West wilkin - being done by the County) - hearing date to be February 12, 1974. (see resolutions) 5. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the council will accept quotations on February 12, 1974 for a monitoring system for the lift stations. 6.. On ltI)tion of councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the date of February 26, 1974 was set to receive bids for the standby power for the Nelson and South Lift Stations subject to Hud approval.. (The estimated cost is $40,000.00). 7. Questions were raised regarding the roof drains and Mr. Elliott informed the council that Mr. ..Radke and one of his men are making the survey of the downtown area.. 8. Questions were raised regarding the drainage problems on County Ro~d No. 5 and Mr. Elliott is waiting for a reply on this matter and it will be followed up. COMMITTEE REPORTS pUBLIC SAFETY NO report r- . . r t"",. I. ~ "-- '- . . . . l o \.) . (January 8, 1974 - continued) 1i5\ , PARKS AND RECREATION 1. on ItW)tion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Counci.lman peterson a resolution was introduced "Increasing the compensation for Bernice Brown, concession Stand Attendant at the Ice Arena from $2.00 to $2.50 per hour as recommended by the conunission. (see resolutions).. PUBLIC WORI<S 1.. On notion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Thompson the matter of the sewage problem at the Ivan weiss property on Lakeside Drive was referred to the city Attorney for immediate action. 2. Mr. Shelton informed the council that due to a broken sewer connection by the Tom Lammers home it has been necessary to dig into the street at. this location, so if they are approached regarding this, they will have the answer. CITY ATTORNEY I S REPORT (Crmmunications from Mr. Kimmel) 1. Recommended that the ordinance requiring the licensing of Second Hand Dealers be repealed. Mr. Marshall said there are other ordinances that should be repealed and that he and Mr. Kimmel would meet on this matter and take care of all of them at the same time. 2. A letter to the council regarding the garbage collection contract which will expire on July 1, 1974 with Stillwater Sanitation company. (see letter in the Garbage and Refuse file). APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by councilman Balfanz mi~utes of the following meetings were approved: December 11, 1973 December 27, 1973 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting 7,30 P. M. 3:00 P. M. ORDYNANCES First Reading _ AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISPOSING OF SNOW FROM PRIVATE PARKING LOTS INTO CITY STREETS. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adoptee: 1. vacation of a portion of Juniper street. 2. Designating Dean Charlsen and William powell as Local Fuel co-coordinators. 3. commending Mrs. Alice M. LaVine for Service on the Library Board. 4. commending Mrs. William (Ruby) Klapp for service on the Library Board (not published) . . 1 . , I I I ! I \ I 1 ! ! 1 \. . . / . (116 . (January S, 1974 - continued) 5. Employing Donald ~~siman and David Linner as Volunteer Firemen. 6. Confirming the appointment of Cortzie Downs, Jr., Dennis Johnson, David Reichow and Monroe Wood as Volunteer Firemen. 7. Directing the payment of the Bills. 8. Accepting the Feasibility Report and Ordering a Hearing on Local Improvement No. 119 - North Owen Street. 9. Compensation Increase for Bernice Brown, Concession Stand Attendant. 10. Accepting the Fire Contract for 1974. AD.J01lRNMEN'l' On motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the meeting adjourned at 9:26 P. M. ~/~-s',.Q<e/' Mayor ,,~Qj~jJ2f City Clerk r . r , .......' - \-. '- . . .