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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-26 CC MIN ,:- .. . 1 ~') )If COUNCIL CHAMBER stillwater, Minnesota February 26, 1974 7,30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall. present: councilman Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, wohlers and President Powell Absent: None Also present: city Coordinator, Marshall: City Attorney, Kimmel; Super- intendent of Public Works, Shelton; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Ice Arena Manager, Robert Brothen press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Douglas Seitz WAVN - John Hanvelt citizens: Robert Steindorff, Dick Olsen, Jerry Mahoney, DenJl,i8 MUrphy, Jim LanlDers, Ivan weiss, Les stepan, Len Sahrade, Milrion Kneeland. (About 25 people in the audience) Members of a Scout Troop - Bart Heath and Rube Anclerson nmrvmDA.T..!;-D~TIORS-PBTITIONS 1. This was the day and time set to continue the hearing on the request of Bernu construct;ion Co. for a Special Use Permit to construct a multiple dwelU.ng complex on South Greeley Street. The .Mayo~ re-opened t.he hearing. JAMBS LAMMERS appeared in behalf of the Bernu Const.ruct.ion company, the petitioners, for this request who are also the owners and developers of this propertl'. It was his understanding that the Council had referred this back to the Pl.nnil\g CiDllli- sion and the County Planner for their further consideration.. MS. ~aALL stated that the Pla~~ing Commission at its meeting on Fe~rQary 25th had tabled this request until their next meeting so that the washington county plabner, William Schwab, has had a chance to make a recommendation on this p~o~8al and also they requested a topographical sketch and study of the proposed '- building ai te. MR. LAMQRS said that in his review of the proposed plans and the ordinances of the city that they are in accordance with the codes set forth. He further stated that. the request for the topographic would be quite costly to get a contaur prior to knowUtg whether or not the proposal will get approval. He suggested that possibly montes c()uld be put into escrow to provide for this. ~YOR FmfELL stated that he had looked at the property and found that it is not nea~ly as high of a slope as was indicated at the last Council meeting. ROBeRT S'l'EINDORFF said the Planning Conaission seems to be hung up on the elevations in regar~ to the back hill and Mr. Bernu did provide these and as far as the other side of the building the Planning Commission members have looked at it. ( . . r \. ~ ,~ . '0 . . ~ . ~ /~ , '-, . (February 26, 1974 - continued) T...""..., 133 \ . COUNCILMAN PETERSON questioned Whether or r.ot we are near capacity on the sanitary sewer line in this area and ~. ELLIOTT said that it was designed to serve a pc,rtion of Stillwater Township and all of that area which will be connected to this system is already done and there is room for this addition. LES STEPAN, 218 Borth Martha street, questioned the drainage for the area and that there is now a build up of sand at the end of the culvert and with the addition uf this complex it would compound the problem. MR. STEINDORFF said there will two acres that will be green areas and the buildings do not cover the entire site and nDst of the nun-off would go down into the lake.. MR. STEPAN quoted rulings from the law regarding drainage into lakes passed by the legislature and MR. ELLIO'l'T said there is new legislation for the implemen- tation of these types of problems, but that the storm drain here was in existence before the regulations were put into effect and felt there should be some holding ponds put in this location. MR. MARSHAU, stated that one of the reasons for the delay on this request was to get MR. ELLIOTT1S report on the Lily Lake study which we have now. MR. KIMMEL stated that the DNR has no regulations as far as storm water is concerned and this would be a permit for a connection to an existing lake. There is no requirement of holding pOnds, but they do "3ncourage wer'!' there is a site is available to develop holding ponds but there is no regulation that you have to do it. You can I t fill in a pond and you can't dredge in a lake without a permit.. In order to lUke a storm water connection into the lake we would have to have a permit from the DNa but this would rain into an already existing storm drain. MI. STEPAN said that we are filling in this lake and it won't be fit for swilllDling and he did enjoy this lake for many years and felt it should be kept that way for the generations cominq up to enjor - it will soon be in the same condition as MCK\l8ick Lake. MRS. mEELl\ND, 206 south owens Street, asked if this project would have federal funding and MR. MARSHALL said it. 1iOuld be FHA funding but would not be a 236 program _ there would be no subsidized rents and they would rent for about $195 to $210 per mnth which ,,"':u1d be low-middle rental units. COUNCIU4AN WOHLBRS felt that the council should wait for the next meeting of the Planning COll'l1lission and get tlteir reeonunendation. MB.. LAMMERS felt they should consider the recommendation of the Planning CODlllis8ion and he had no objection to that. The main problem was the request of the planning COlllllission for the topographical study of the whole area as this would be con- siderable expense for the de~laper. MR.. MARSHALL stated that they di.d supply the soil borings since there was some concern about this area since it \liaS used as a dumpsite for the 1965 dike pilings and there were also some trees d~ped here and these were satisfactory. Discussion followed regarding this problem which was considered and on metion of COUNCILMAN WOHLERS. seconded by COUNCILMAN BALFANZ, the developer was instructed to stake out the property so that the Planning commission and the city council can look at the site and then continue this hearing to the March 12th Council meeting (This would be in lieu of the topographical as requested by the Planning Cotl'l'll.ission as far as the Council was concerned). (all in favor) 2. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by coun~ilman Wohlers the proposal from Robert Steindorff to sell certain land on the east side of South Greeley street to the City of Stillwater be referred to the Planning commission. the city I s Engineer and the city Attorney for their study and recommendaHon and also to the county Planner. (all in favor) (This property consists of apprcximate1y eight (8) acres located east of Greeley Street and across from the Lily Lake Ice Arena and Recreation Cent6r - pric~ $40,000 cash). \. ; . . 134 (February 26, 1974 - continued) r- . . . . UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The award for the contract for the sweeper was deferred until the March 12th meeting. 2. The Legislative Action Conference will be held on Thursday, February 28, 1974 at the new League Offices. 3. There are errors in the Radle Sunnyslope Addition and Mr. Kiamel stated that this is the responsibility of the original party and suggested that a letter be written to these property owners advising them What has to be clone to get this plat recorded in the proper order. . On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson. the City Attorney and the City's Engineer were directed to contact these people by letter regarding re- platting this area. r- NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the ~11owing Change of Escrow was approved: $35.000 u. S. Treasury Bills 6.10 Maturity 4/25/14 2. On motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers Northern States Power Co. was permitted to install twelve anacle and urd cables on Lakeview MellOrial Hospital property to protect the ga. system. 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced -Employing Steven Glaser and Thomas Hubbard as members of the Stillwater Volunteer Fire Department. (see resolutions). \ ' ~ '-. . 4. On IIIOtion of Councilman Thompson. seconded by Councilman Peterson the City Attorney. the City Coordinator, and the Director of Public Works ware directed to make a stucJy of parties picking in the City Dump Boxes and maJc.e a recolIIIDBndation to the Council a8 to what action can be taken. APPLICATIONS On mtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, a Sign Brection Contractor's License was granted to Lawrence Signs, Inc., 94S Pieree Butler Route, St. paul, Minnesota. (new) COJDlllHICATIOIIS From Joseph H. SiDDnet,220 West Chestnut Street, withd.rawinq his name from considel:ation as a _mber -of the City's Planning Connission due to health problems. Froll' Alice LaVine, 408 North Third Street, thanking the Council for the resolution they adopted honoring her for her service on the Library Board. From the Metropolitan Council regarding the Washington County Felony Investiga- tion unit. The City Coordinator was directed to send a letter stating there has been no change in their position on this matter - Council is opposed. . . . . f': i'_ ~ Q ... '-...' . (February 26. 1974 - continued) 135 Cl'rY COORDINATOR I S REpORT 1. The Council will hold a special meeting at 3:00 P. M. on wednesday. February 27th with NSP regarding their proposed rate increases and also to discuss the ~umper Truck bids. 2. On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman peterson the Public Safety Director was authorized to attend the Anbual Police Chiefs I Training Institute at the Hopkins House, March 13--15. 1974. 3. The city Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting at 1:30 P. M. on March 19. 1974 and at the same time they will interview the applicants for membership on the commission. l!nNSDLTING ENGTlaRRR I S REPORT 1. MR. ELLIOTT distributed to the city Council copies of the Lily Lake study. There are two plans proposed regarding the level of this lake for their consideration~ The city coordinator was directed to check whether or not there are funds available for this typ.., of work~ 2. 118 liIIOuld like to discuss with the council projects for this colling sUllD8r. completion of the stor. sewer separation. and the completion of the croixwood Fourth Addition sewer and water ~ 3 ~ Be is still working on the Dutchtown Sewer Problem. and will make it available as soon as it is completed. COMlU'lTEll REPORTS PUBLIC SAPBTY Ito report PDBL1:C WORKS No report ,..nMTU'ISTRATnrB No report pARICS AND RECREATION No report CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The Hooley-Feely Annexation will be heard before the supreme Court on Monday. March 4. 1974, and then it will be referred back to the District Court. . . \. . , ./ . . . . ,. ~, i , 136 (Pebruary 26, 1974 - continued) ORDTUJUlCES None RESOLll'rIOIIS The following resolution was read and on roll call was unanimously adopted: 1. Bmploying steven Glaser and ThoJlil8 HUbbard a8 Volunteer Firemn. AD.mDR........... On IIOtion of COuncilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Metir.g adjourned at 8:15 P. M. ,9-.2;h__.: Q~ Mayor Attea~~a~~ ty Clark '- ,-. . . r L, L L . .