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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-22 CC MIN . . ':) v . 117 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota January 22. 1974 7,30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall. The council observed thirty seconds of silence in memory of Edward Carlson. former Mayor of the City of Stillwater who passed away recently. present: Councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, Wohlers and President powell Absent: None Also present: city Coordinator. Marshall: city Attorney, Kimmel: superin- tendent of public Works, Shelton: Public safety Director, Abrahamson,: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: stillwater Evening Gazette- Douglas Seitz WAVN - John Hanvelt st. Paul Dispatch - James Broede Citizens: Robert Steindorff. Jerry Mahoney. John DeCurtins. Jr.. Roy Holsten; and several residents of Croixwood INDIVIDUALS-DELEGATIONS-PETITIONS 1. on motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz. the request of Northern States power Co. for a 15% increase in electrical rates and a 6% increase in gas rates be referred to the Acministrative committee to be studied and a recommendation be made to the City Council at a later date. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Thompson, the Mayor and the City coordinator were authorized to enter into an agreement with NSP for the underground utilities to serve the lift station in the Croixwood, Fourth Addition. NEW BUSINESS 1. ~~ motion of Councilman Th~mpson, seconded by councilman Balfanz, the City Coordinator was authorized to sign the Non-Waiver Agreement with the Home Insurance company regarding the claim filed ugainst the City by Paul Glaser Service stat ion. . ,. .. I \.- . . . . , , \ \'''. 118 (January 22, 1974 - continued) 2. On motion of Councilman P.terson, S.conded by Councilman Wohlers the City Coordinator was authorized and directed to .end out the fir. contracts for the TOwnships using the same rates as were used in 1973. 3. On motion of Councilman pet.rson, S.cond.d by Councilman Wohlers the date of F.bruary 12, 1974 at 7,30 P. M. was s.t for the h.aring on the Special Us. P.rmit of the B.rnu Construction Co. for an apartment compl.x on South Greeley Street. 4. On motion of Councilman P.t.rson. second.d by Councilman. Thompson a resolution Was introduced "Employing Delton Knutson as a Polic. Res.rve". (see resolutions) 5. On motion of Councilman peterson, seConded by Councilman Wohlers a r.solution was introduc.d "COmmending Duane Arndt for his s.rvic. on the Planning COmmission" _ (see resolutions) 6. On motion of Councilman P.t.rson, s.conded by Counoilman Balfanz the installation of stre.t lights W.re order.d for the int.rs.ction of W.st Pin. Str.et and County Road NO.5, and the inters.ction of South Third Str.et and West Locust Street as r.CO....nd.d by the Public Saf.ty Co....ittee and the Public Works Committee. APPLrCATIONS On motion of Counoilman pet.rson, S.cond.d by Councilman Balfanz the fOllowing Contractor's Licenses were granted: David KCUllaerer .Ka.mmerere' Kustom Kalpentry Box 47. Lindstrom,Mn. 55045 Terry Kellogg 8455 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, Mn. General (n.w) Masonry & Brick Work (renewal) On IlIOtion of Counoilman Balfanz, S.cond.d by Councilman Wohlers the fOllOWing Cigarette Licenses were granted for 1974: Daniel Dickhausen 806 South Main Street, Stillwater, Mh. 55082 Thomas MCLaughlin - Stillwater Country Boy 215 North William Street, Stillwater, Mh. (renewal) Dwight Skogen - Skogen's Town Pump 103 North Main Street, Stillwater, Mh. (renewal) Orien Walker - Walker"s Restaurant 806 South Main Street, Stillwater, Mn. (renewal) (renewal) On motion of CounCilman Balfanz, seconded by CounCilman Wohlers the fOllowing Soft Drink Licenses were granted for 1974: Thomas MCLaughlin (Stillwater Country Boy) 215 North William Street, Stillwater, Mn. Swight Skogen - Skogen's Town Pump 103 North Main Street, Stillwater, Mn. (renewal) Orien Walker - Walkers Restaurant 806 South Main Street, Stillwater, Mn. (renewal) (renewa 1) . "- t"""' '-- . .~ r ~ \.'. . . -1--'-" . . On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a 3.2 Off Sale Beer license was granted to John Hooley - Hooley's Supermarket, Inc., 405 East Myrtle street, Stillwater. (renewal) COMMUNICATIONS From the Parish council of the church of St. Michael requesting a at the intersection of south Third street and West Locust Street. under "New Business"). street light (Action taken o From the Northwestern Oklahoma Railroad, Woodward, Oklahoma inquiring as to the possibility of purchasing the steam locomotive on display in Lowell Park. The City Coordinator was directed to send a copy of this letter to the or~anization that was instrumental in bringing this locomotive to Stillwater. - From Donald G. Hovland, principal of the Stillwater Junior High school. express- ing appreciation to the Stillwater police Department in general and specifically Sg~. Dave Knefelkamp for the outstanding job done in solving the break-ins at the school. (no action). From F. A. Hamm to the Board of water Commissioners regarding his bill for thaw- ing services on his water service. (no action) From the Metro Council regarding the Grant for the Comprehensive Plan. (no action) . CITY COORDINATOR' S REPORT 1. The Chamber of Conunerce Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday night. January 29th at Henne's in HOulton and the council is invited. ;--i 2. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that they should plan on a joint meeting with the Planning Commission regarding pOtential land acquisi~ion. lot size variances. etc. o Mayor powell suggested that the Planning Commission make a list of the things they would like to talk about and also the city Coordinator and the council make a list and these lists should be studied before such a dual meeting is called. CONSULTING ENGINEER I S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott has the final estimate from Pederson Bros. on Local Improvement No. 108 for $5.724.99 and there were some doubts as to whether or not the work was completed and Mr. Shelton and Ml". Elliott will Lheck this out and come back at the next meeting with a new billing if there is some work that has to be done before this job 1$ finalized. 2., Mr. Elliott reported that the inspection of the roof drains in the downtown area was completed on this dnte and that they are checking the residential '---"' . . . \. , -' . . . . (1 ,~ . ~ (January 22, 1974 - continued) 119-\ On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers a 3.2 Off Sale Beer license was granted to John Hooley - Hooley's supermarket, Inc., 405 East Myrtle Street, Stillwater. (renewal) COllllUNICA'l'IONS From the Parish council of the Church of st. Michael requesting a at the intersection of South Third street and West Locust Street. under "New Business'" . street light (Action taken From the Northwestern oklahoma Railroad, woodward, Oklahoma inquiring as to the possibility of purchasing the steam locomotive on display in Lowell Park. The City Coordinator was directed to send a copy of this letter to the organization that was instrumental in bringing this locomotive to Stillwater. From Donald G. Hovland, principal of the stillwater Junior High School, express- ing appreciatIon to the Stillwater police Department in general and specifically Sgt. Dave Knefelkamp for the outstanding job done in solving the break-ins at the school. (no action). From F. A. Hamm to the Board of Water commissioners regarding his bill for thaw- ing services on his water service. (no action) From the ~tro Council regarding the Grant for the comprehensive plan. (no action) . crrY COORDINATOR' S REPORT 1. The chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday night, January 29th at BennelS in Houlton and the Council is invited. 2. Mr. Marshall informed the council that they should plan on a joint meeting with the Planning commission regarding pOtential land acquisi~ion, lot size variances, etc. Mayor powell suggested that the planning Commission make a list of the things they would like to talk about and also the city coordinator and the council make a list and these lists shQuld be studied before such a dual meeting is called. CONSULTING ENGINEER I S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott has the final estimate from Pederson Bros. on Local Improvement No. 108 for $5,724.99 and there were some doubts as to whether or not the ~~rk was completed and Mr. Shelton and Mr. Elliott will check this out and come back at the next meeting with a new billing if there is some work that has to be done before this job 15 finalized. 2. Mr. Elliott reported that the inspection of the roof drains in the downtown area was completed on this date and that they are checking the residential . . \. . , ... . . . l~U \ " . (January 22, 1974 - continued) areas. He will furnish the City with all the forms indicating those with problems and those without. Letters will go out to those in violation along with a copy of the report, and telling them of the deadline date to disconnect which is May 31, 1974. In the meantime there should be news stories in the papers that the survey is completed and alerting them to the deadline set for this work to be completed. Mr. Elliott read portions of a letter from the Metro Sewer Board regarding the dealing off of all of the fifth and final gate on the downtown lift station. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz, Mr. Elliott was directed to meet with the PCA regarding the closing of the fifth gate. 3. Mr. Elliott reported on the possibility of standby power for the lift stations and Rudis participation in this expense. 4. Mr. Elliott reported that there is no change in the sewer problem on County Road No.. 5 in the Croixwood area - there is the matter of a permit from D. N.. R. There is a responsibility with the City, with the County. and with Orrin Thompson. and as long as everything operates satisfactorily. the water will drain off. 5. Mr. Elliott reported that he is about finished with the feasibility study on a permanent dike along the St. Croix River. He will get copies of this report to the City Coordinator. the Planning Commission. the Chamber of Commerce. and Stillwater Township. 6.. Mr.. Elliott reported that they are working on the water level of Lily Lake.. 7. The feasibility study for the extension of a sewer main and lines to the North of Stillwater is progressing and this should ultimately help the solution of the sewer problems on Lakeside Terrace.. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1.. Mr. Abrahamson requested that something be done about the old Schmidt building next to the Auditorium Theater as the kids have been making use of this building...' 2. Mr. Abrahamson reported that we do have V~C1OUs dogs in Stillwater as was indicated in the press and that the Police Department has destroyed three dogs this past week.. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Mr. Shelton reported on the Ivan weiss septic tank problem on Lakeside Terrace. Mr. Weiss stated that he had it pumped on the 16th and it overflowed on the 19th. 20th and 22nd. Mr. Weiss would like an oppor- tunity to talk to the Council about his prOblem and plans to attend the February 12th meeting. Mr.. Shelton and Mr.. Seefert will discuss the problem with Mr.. Weiss prior to this meeting and get all the facts on the matter. 2. Mr. Shelton reported that NSP is checking out with a monitoring system for the possibility of any gas leaks between the mains and the connections to the home s. ,. . r \.J, '- '- . . t . . ~ , .r'\ ,-"."'\ ....; . .~ (January 22, 1974 - continued) 12.1 3. The Sealcoating District No. 2 is ready for presentation to the council as soon as Mr. Shelton and Mr. Elliott can meet regarding the type of oil to be used for this work. ADMINISTRATIVE No Report PARI<S AND RECREATION 1. They considered the possible uses for the arena floor for June, July and August. 2. They requested that the Bernu Construction submit a new layout for the proposed apartment building on south Greeley Street. CrfY ATTORNEY' S REPORT MR. KD1MEL reported that the appeal from Stillwater ToWnship would not go back to the District court before spring. ORDIN1INC:ES None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and were on roll call unanioously adopted: L Employment of nelton lQluttiOn as police Reserve. *2~ commending Duane Arndt for services on the planning conunission * Not published .n:rnI1R1IIMEIl'r on motion of councilman Thompson, seconded by councilman wohlers the meeting adjourned at B:30 P. M. ~~~~ & *~, Atte b n~a d~~- ,( if " city clerk -', . . i ! , i i l l 1 l i I I I i I I I I i I \ i I I t I i I I . -' .