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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-09 CC MIN . 158 . Il I 'J; 'i . \, COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota April 9. 1974 7.30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell The lnvocation was given by Mr. Marshall Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, Wohlers and President Powell Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator, Marshall: City AttoJ:!ney: Kimmel; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Doug seitz st. Paul Dispatch - Jim Broede Citizens: Gary Lmig, Gerald BOrson, Patricia Meyers and JUlie Jarvis (volunteens), Joyce Schmidt, Charles Booley, Ivan weiss, Jerry Mahoney .D!P.r:1IDUALS-DBIEGATIONS-PETI'fIONS 1. G\RY LAIDIG, of the Stillwater Jaycees, Gerald Borson and two Volunteens appeared before the Council with a Proclamation for Honey sunday which is to xaise $15,000.00 to winterize the facilities for camp Friendship. The Mayor signed the proclamations and Mr. seitz from the Stillwater Gazette photographed the'si9ni~g. UNFINI~ BUSINESS 1. Discussion was held regarding the Northeast Sewer Study which had been distributed to the Council at an earlier meeting. Mr. Elliott said he had discupsed the report briefly with Mr. Doherty and he said septic tank problems are low priority items for outside funding, but because of the st. Croix River, it could be a greater priority. The Staff at the Metro Sewer Board does feel that the City of Stillwater does have a valid request. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the City Coordinator and the City Engineer were in- stru$d to meet with the Metro Sewer Board Staff and their members explaining the situation and the need for relief of some source on this project. (all in favor) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Sick Leave and Severance Pay for the Non-union employees of the City are to changed to conform with those in the Union Agreements with a Severance pay maximum of twenty weeks. r- . . ~..~, \.' .. '- '- . . ~ . I , , , ,,,",- (April 9, 1974 - continued) ", . 159 ) . i I . The matter of hospitalization for employees and their spouses with less than 15 years of service will be held for a decision at a later date after Mr. Marshall has had a chance to check out the possibilities of a cheaper coverage for these employees. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Ccuncilman Wohlers the Council approved the change in mileage allowancE! from lO~ per mile to 14~ per mile. , NEW BUSINESS , 1. On motion of councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS". (see resolutions) . ,""'\ , t 2. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "EMPLOYING THE LIFEGUARDS". (see resolutions). 3. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Counciln.an Balfanz the council authorii:ed the installation of a "SLOW, CHILDREN PlAYING" sign on South Broadway. 4. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the City Attorney and the City Coordinator were direeted to contact the Muller Boat works and present the lease to them and eheck out the ownership of the property in that area. 5. On JlW:)tion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson" the City Attorney was instruced to negotiate a lease with the railrd~d for the River parkiPJ Lot. \,' 6. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by couneilman Balfanz the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WARD AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES" (Establishing a Fourth 'wn\rd and an Absentee Voter Precinct). (see ordinances) 7. On 11Dtion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Wohlers the Cler.k made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 368, ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES" BY REVISING THE RATE STRUCTURE" (see ordinance) 8. On 11Dtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 502, PROVIDING FOR 'l'HE IMPLE..\lENTATION OF Tim MINNESOTA BUILDING CODE". (see ordinances) v APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following contractor Licenses were approved: (David Junker's is subject to the Police Chief's directing him to remove the vehicles on Greeley StreetT Robert Bird - Bud's Construction Co. 895 South First Street, stillwater General New Balsiger contracting Co., Inc. (Gordon Griffin) 2113 Cedar Avenue po., Minneapolis Gasoline Station Installations NeVi . . '-" . .' ( 160 . . (April 9, 1974 - continued) David C.JUnker 1001 North Fourth Street, Stillwater General - Excavators Renewal Carl G. Olson & Sons, Ine. 2240 Florida. Minneapolis. Mn. 55426 Masonry & Brick work New Patio Village 3918 West 49~ st., Minneapolis General New Terry Bros., Inc. 3320 Republic Ave., St. Louis Park 55426 Excavators New wild River Construction Co. 8993 Stonebridge, Stillwater, Minnesota General New witcher Construction Co. 400 second Avenue South. Minneapolis 55401 General Renewal On mtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a Junk nealer's License was granted to Sherman Gordon, 207 East Nelson Street, Stillwat.~, Minnesota. (renewal) CnIIIIII'IIICAT:IOHS From. Violet Rock, 301 West Myrtle Street, stillwater, regarding the erosion of a retaining wall separating 301 and 315 West Myrtle street. On IIDtion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the matter of the retaining wall at 301 West Myrtle street was referred to Jack Shelton ahd he is to report back at the next regular Council meeting. Prom Mr. & Mr8. G. T. Beall, 105 Lakeside Drive expressing apprecation for the positive action regarding the sewage problem in their area. C:I'l'Y mORDINATOR I S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman wohlers. seconded by councilman Balfanz the new draft of the Sign Ordinance was referred back to the Planning Commis8ion for their further study and recommendations. (Councilman Thompson opposed) THE MAYOR DECLlUlED A RECESS FROM 8.35 ro 8.45 P. M. 2. On IIDtion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Thompson a public hearing was scheduled for May 7. 1974 at 7:30 P. M. on the Cable T. V. ordinance . 3. The Louis GaJafalia termination was deferred until the state Law can be checked out on this matter. 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the 500 per table rental charge on picnic tables for the City parkS was removed. 5. Discussion was held regarding the pigeon problem in the downtown area with three possible solutions - shooting. trapping or poison bait and this matter will be brought up again next fall. r' r' .- "- ,-. . . . . (April 9, 1974 - continued) -" 161 \ . ~ l 6. Mr. Marshall stated the sweepers will be in town this week to take off the fly ash. 7. On IlOtion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the council agreed to supply the paint for the painting of Engine No. 328 by St. Mary's Scout Troop #125. 8. On JrDtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz, the City Attorney was directed to write the owners of the home at 1372 South Greeley street (MMSBF, Inc.) and the Tennant home at 702 West Maple Street and indicate to them that it has been called to their attention that there is a potential problem and that this would be taken care of before there are serious problems involved - reconmend that they close up the homes or repair them. , ~ /"'"" 9. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that the Metro League has available to them legislation sessions and he was directed to setup a date for such a meeting on these matters. . CONSULTING EHGIURlm' S REPORT 1. Mr. Blliott reported on the feasibility report for the utilities for croixwood Fifth and Sixth Additions and the cochrane's Addition and surrounding areas. He stated that the lift station should be located in Mid oaks Avenue in Cochrane"s Addition to serve the whole area and have capacity to serve the area to the North of croixwood No.5, and North of Inter- lachen Drive which is now in the ToWnship, (20 or 30 lots). The cost of the 11ft station is estimated at $48,642 and there are the following lots which can be served: cro:i.xWDod No. 5 Cochrane"s Addition Steindorff's House To the North 46 lots 12 lots 1 lot 75 lots or units 134 units $151.800 72,920 Total croixwood 6th Addition 92 lots $241,720 sanitary Sewer Costs - Cochrane's $3,062.00 per lot - watermains Lift Station $2,548.00 per lot $ 363.00 per unit $5,973.00 per unit Total u There are five lots on the east side of county Road No. 5 which need to be sArvad and then there are two homes in the Township. The estimate would be $23.75 per front foot for five units in the City. (Total estimate $36,580). On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "Changing the hearing date from April 23 to May 7th for L. I. No. 120". (see resolutions) 2. councilman Peterson, asked when Orfie would be back in town and Mr. Elliott reported that they are to come to town this week to start work on some of the manholes and that they should begin other work about the middle of May. 3. Sidewalk quotes will be taken as soon as a survey can be made of sidewalks abutting County and School property and any other requests which we hava received along with work on the stairs - Laurel, East Willard, Chestnut Street and Martha Street. . . . I-' . I . / t I 162 (April 9, 1974 - continUed) . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Council authorized the installation of a 15 minute parking sign at the southwest corner of Main and Chestnut Street. 2. , 3. , 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "ALLOWING THE CIVIL DEFENSE DlREC'J'OR AND HIS 'l'EAM. TO COME IN AND APPRAISE OUR FACILITIES". (see resolutions) Mr. Abrahamson said the COmmittee approved the Recall System for the Public Safety Department which will cost $8,400, and Mr. Marshall will have to check out the budget to see if there are funds available at this time to take care of this. The Public Safety party will be May 4, 1974 from 8:00 P. M. to 1:00 A. M. with live music at the Elks Club and the cost will be $18.00 per couple. At this time they will honor Investigator Gedatus on his retirement and will invite he and his wife as their guests for that evening. PUBLIC WORl<S la On motion of COuncilman Wohlers, I:i8conded by Councilman Thompson the COuncil authorized the repurchase of the sweeper which was traded in on the new one. i\llMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND BBCREATrON 1. On Dltion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the City Coordinator was instructed to inform the Class of 1969 that they may hold their reunion at the arena and that they have been granted a setup permit for said party and that they will be notified of the rental charges by the Recreation Commission a A'l'TORNEY I S REPORT 1. On I'IDtion of Councilman WOhlers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Attorney was dir'_ 'ted to go along with litigation regarding the turning over of the par:. :.ng fines to the County a ORDT1Im.JiII"IWC: First Readings - la An Ordinance Establishing Ward and Precinct Boundaries 2a An Ordinance Amending Ordinance NOa 368, Establishing Sewer Service Charges, by Revising the Rate Structure a 3 a An Ordinance Amending ordinance No a 502, Providing for the Implementation of the Minnesota Building Code. " '. r ""'" ~. '- '- " . . I \.. . A ~: , . . (April 9, 1974 continued) RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the payment of the Bills. 2. Employing the Lifeguards 3. Changing the Hearing Date for Local Improvement No. 120. 4. Allowing the Civil Defense Director and His Team to Come in and Appraise our Facilities. r") ADJOnRNMP.NrP On notion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Thompson the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. ~2/4",:..,0~ Mayor AtteBt~s:tA~+ ~ d( 'ty Clerk . -...., v . . ~63 ") . \ , " I I \ \ i , i , I , i .