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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-21 CC MIN . 178 . . COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota May 21. 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: City Attorney, Kimmel: 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: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nolde, Mr. & Mrs. Don Nolde, Dennis Sullivan, Marty Rossini. Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ammerman, Mrs. Charles Hooley, Fred Bohlken, Mr. & Mrs. James Simpson, Mr.. & Mrs.. Chester Hoaglin, Mrs. James Qualey, Len Drentlaw, James Becker, Jr., Joseph Becker, Jerry Mahoney, Gary Laidig, Gus Glasrud, James Nelson, Bob peters, Francis Rice, John Decurtins, Bill Simowski, L.ea Kasun, Martin Hansen, Mary Lou True INDIVIDUiUS-DBLEGATIONS-PETITIONS 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the request of James Becker for a Special Use Permit to operate a Facricat.ing Company at 402 North Main Street, Case NO. 164. The notice of hearing was published on May 8, 1974 in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the affected property. The Mayor opened the heari.ng. JAMES BECKER, JR. explained that they manufacture spray dryer parts for milk and citrus fruit which are large tanks with air and metal. There is a complete sprinkler system in this building. No one appeared opposed to the request. The Planning commission approved the granting of this Special Use Permit. The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman peterson a SpeCial Use Permit was granted to James Becker (Dehydration Systems, Inc.) to operate a Fabricating company at 402 North Main street as recommended by the Planning Commission. (This area is zoned Commercial and this business is considered to be Light Industrial) '- '- ~- . . ..,.." I.t - . . . . .""'l - v . (May 21. 1974 - continued) 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the request of MMSBF, Inc. to construct a 48 unit apartment building on South Greeley street, adjacent to the Brick Pond, Case No. 162. The notice of hearing was published on May 10, 1974 in the Stillwater Evening Gazette. the official newspaper of the City, and due to a staff error notices were not mailed to all of the property owners wi tl"lin 300 feet of the affected property. The Planning Commission recommended that the matter be postponed wntil the first meeting in June and the Mayor also felt that the hearing should be delayed until June 11, 1974. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council took action to delay the hearing until they have the outcome of the Planning Commission and notices are mailed to all affected property owners on this request for the June 11, 1974 meeting. MA'YOR POWELL said that if the Council so desired Mr. Steindorff could make a presentation this evening and then have it again on the 11th of June, but FRANK KERl<HOVE. 1316 South Everett Street felt that they should not make a presentation this evening and then do it again in two weeks. 3. MISS RElJ'l"IMAN, 315 South Hemlock appeared before the City council regarding the use of the public tennis courts at the Lily Lake Park. She and her friends had been asked to leave as they were reserved for the Junior High School every after- noon, and she felt that if there are reservations that they should be posted. She had been in contact with some of the COuncil, Mr. Brothen and Mr. Knoche about this problem. MRS. VONA 881M, 1219 North First Street. complained about the use of the softball fields at the park and felt they should be available for the kinds to just play ball rather than be limited to leagues. On notion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz. the City Coordinator was instructed to contact Mr. Knoche tomorrow (May 22) and inform him that the tennis courts will be available up to 5:00 P. M. and that no one is to be kicked off the courts after that time. (all in favor) 4. JAMES NELSON. 1315 Carnelian Street, appeared before the Council regarding a pond of water that he has at his resicence due to a pile of dirt that is in the area and requested that the Council take a look at it and have it reRDved. JACK SHELTON agreed that he could have it rerooved and Mr. Nelson is to contact Mr. Shelton on this matter. MR. NELSON also asked about the improvement of the street (SycaRDre) or the possibility of having it vacated if it is not improved and the Council was in agreement that this street should be added to the list of proposed street improvements for 1974. UNFINISHED BUS INESS 1. On motion of Counc~lman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "ORDERING A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PROJECTS" said report to be returned at the June 25, 1974 meeting. RECONSTRUCTION OR MATTING OF THE FOLLO\'lING STREETS: South William Stroet North Greeley Street North Martha Street pine to Oak West Myrtle to West Mulberry West Myrtle to West Mulberry (continued next page) 1 . . 179'\ 1.1 ." . . . (May 21. 1974 - continued) . 180 South sixth Street south Fifth Street West Walnut Street East olive Street Nelson Alley union Alley West Elm street North Martha Street North Carnelian River Heights Drive West Willard to West pine West walnut to West Oak South Fifth to South Third South Main to South Second South Main to South Second Nelson Alley to East chestnut North Martha to North Fourth west sycaJa:)re to West Moore st. croix Avenue to Dead End North First to North Second , RECONSTRUCT. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STAIRS: , Laurel Street Stairs - Repair Chestnut Street stairs - Reconstruct Locust Street Stairs - Rell'Ove SIDEWALKS - , . West side of South Greeley Street abutting Lily Lake Arena East side of South Greeley Street abutting the Wa.Jhington county Bldg. West side of south Third street by the Junior High School Bast side of south Third Street by the Junior High School South F~urth Street from the top of chestnut Street Stairs North side Bast Olive street from South Second Street to the West (abutting City owned property) 1303 south Third Street - Marsh street Side - J. E. Slaughter 822 Sixth Avenue South - curchill street Side- William powers 814 West Olive Street - H~zel Yohnk 1337 south Second street - Michael Doe 311 south Third St. - Lillian Driscoll 270 North Main street - Lind Shoe Co. 242 North Main Street 1010 North Fourth Street 817 West pine Street 811 West Pine Street 1314 south Third street 604 South Third Street -Walnut St. Side 116 North Bverett street 110 North Bverett Street 126 North Everett Street 202 North Everett Street 104 North Greeley street - John Fazendin - William SilOOWski - Frances M. Rice .- Duane Arndt - Charles Ames - Joseph H. Theissen - Jim Aysta - Carl Risendahl - c. Knoche - Ralph Grant - city of Stillwater 2. The following quotations were received for the deooliton of a house at 207 North Third Street: Quotation No.1 MOelter Construction Co. Stillwater. Minnesota Total $4.850.00 Quotation No.2 Junker Landscaping David Junker Stillwater. Minnesota Total $1.500.00 On motion of councilman peterson. seconded by councilman Thompson. the council authorized the rell'Oval of the house at 207 North Third Street by the apparent low bidder. Junker Landscaping. Stillwater. at a bid price of $1.500.00 and that this cost be certified against the property over a two year period. 3. Discussion was held regarding dipalidated buildings arou~d the City and Mr. Shelton was directed to compile a list of said buildings so that notices maybe sent out to have them either repaired or torn down. . ~ . . \.l ~,," . . . (May 21, 1974 - continued) NE.W BUSINESS 1. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by COU9cilman Balfanz the following Escrow was approved: purchased: $9,000 U. S. Treasury Bills due 10/31/74 Rate 8.50% 2. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Thompson the Stillwater Lodge No. 179, B.P.O.E. were authorized to use the River parking Lot (south end) for the parking of campers on Saturday, August 3rd for the Metropolitan District Jubilee Cruise on the St. Croix. 3. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the council authorized the issuance of a Change Order for the black topping of the garage ana. dog pound area alld the short extension of Orleans Street just west of South Greeley Street and the quantity not to exceea. 2,000 tons. ,,,,,"\ 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson, aeconOed by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "EMPIDYING JOHN KERSCBBAUM AS A lABORER FOR THE PARRS FOR THE SUMMER MJNTHS AT A RATE OF $2.89 PER HOUR" (see resolutions) APPLt:CAT:IONS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following Contractor IS Licenses were approved: Walter H. Gretsfeld dba walter's Construction Co. 904 Christensen Lane West St. paul, Minnesota 55107 General New Hurd Decorating, Inc. P. O. Box 2147 NOrth St. Paul, Minnesota 55109 painting New MiChael Roach - Roncon Construction Co. 943 West Seventh Street St. paul, Minnesota 55102 General New I""'" ... On motion of CoU6cilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the following Soft Drink Licenses were approved: James E. Me 1 ton - Jim-Jam Bar 214 North Main Street, Stillwater New v Stillwater county C1Ub Fourth Street, Stillwate~, Minnesota Renewal On notion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a 3.2 On Sale Beer License was approved for st. Croix Friends of the Arts, Lt. for sale at the Auditorium Theatre on Sunday, June 9, 1974. (no fee) COIIMI'1J.1ICATIONS From Ed Linner regarding the stone wall in front of his motherls house at 519 North Second Street. Stillwater. The City Attorney was directed to contact Mr. Linner on this matter to determine who is responsible for the collapse of this wall - the city or the Contractor. . --.-' _..~...... 181 \ ~ . \ . ~ . ,I . . 18'2 , \ (May 21, 1974 - continued) From Mrs. Henry Hansen, 128 South Holcombe Street requesting the reIOOval of cars on her street. (The police Department has checked this out and in the meantime the cars were removed) From James Jacobs, 503 West Mulberry street requesting pay[~nt for sod work on his property following construction last year which he put in. Jack Shelton was directed to contact these people and figure out what should be done.. From Mr. & Mrs. John pominville, 1517 West Pine Street resubmitting their bill for $44.00 for damage caused to their basement on september 30, 1973 from sewage from the Brick Street Lift Station. In checking with the insurance company Mr.. Marshall found out that they had signed off a waiver settlement and the insurance companz paid the claim in full. On motion of Councilman Wohlers. seconded by Councilman Peterson the City Coordinator was instructed to inform the pominville's about the settlement when the waiver statement is received from the insurance company. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:45 P. M. CITY COORDINATOR' S REPORT 1. Discussion was held regarding dog complaints - in the last two months the Police Department has picked up 37 dogs (21 sent to Afton. 14 returned to the owners). BOB PETERS. 720 N. Fifth Street was in favor of a leash law and he recommended that the City work with the attorney's office and the Police Department. MR. ABRAHAMSON felt that the problem will be taken care of with the new man and the new vehicle which they now have for this purpose. MRS. VONA SEIM voiced her opinion about dogs that run at large and in packs. DWAYNE NELSON. South Second Street. also complained about people who walked their dogs and were allowed to stop on private property. MARTIH HANSEN. 402 North Second Street. felt that the license fee for both male and female neutered dogs should be the same price. It was concluQed that it is a matter of educating the people as to the requirements of the Ordinance and its meaning. CONSULTING ENGINEER' S REPORT No report COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY No Report PUBLIC WORKS No report ~ "".~"; ~,"'. ,-. . . \.. . . . . (""\ .~J o . '--' (May 21, 1974 - continued) ADMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND RECRBA.TION They have scheduled a meeting with the Jaycees regarding the park across the river. c:r.t'Y ATTORNEY'S REPORT NO report APPROVAL OP MINUTES On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the minutes of the following meetings were approved: April 23, 1974 May 7, 1974 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting 7,30 P. M. 7,30 P. M. ORDDlANCBS None RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Ordering Feasibility Report on street, Stairs and Sidewalk Improvements for 1974. 2. Employing John Kerschbaum as park Laborer for the summer Months. .~.".,."'- On motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by councilman Thompson the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. ~~~ Mayor Atte.a~4:; (yy 183 . . \. ,. / . . . 184 . COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota June 6, 1974 3,00 P. M. BID OPENING Present: Councilman Wohlers; City Coordinator, Marshall; Deputy City Clerk, Schnell; Superintendent of Public Works. Shelton; Board of Water Commissioners, Harold Foster; Consulting Engineer, Len Newquist; several of the bidders This was the day and time set to open bids on Local Improvement No. 120, Sewer and Water Improvements in Croixwood Fifth and Sixth Additions. The advertisement for bids was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on May 21, 1974 ane in the Construction Bulletin on May 24 and 31, 1974. The City Clerk opened the following Bids: Bid No. 1 McDonald & Associates, Inc. 211 N. Pascal St. Sc. Paul. Minnesota 55104 Bid Bond Total Bid $519,960.55 Bid No. 2 Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. Route #3 Osseo. Minnesota 55369 Bid Bond Total Bid $533,237.50 Bid No. 3 Threp. Way Construction Co., Inc. Box 367 Waite Park, Minnesota 56387 Bid Bond Total Bid $521,666.75 Bid No. 4 Nodland Associates, Inc. Alexandria. Minnesota Bid Bond Total Bid $520,815.00 Bid No. 5 McGrand and Frovarp R. R. #7, Box 655A . MOunds, Minnesota Bid Bond Total Bid $447,203.37 Bid No. 6 Austin P. Keller Construction Co. 481 Front Avenue St. Paul. Minnesota 55117 Bid Bond Total Bid $433,362.50 Bid No. 7 Irving Lamppa Construction Co. 232 Valley View Rd. Chaska, Mn. 55318 Bid Bond Total Bid $562,859.15 Bid No. 8- Arcon Construction Co., Inc. Mora, Minnesota 55051 Bid Bond Total Bid $515,563.00 r , ' 6,1 r"l I ... L '-' . r . . . . . t:) r- i' ... \;J - v . (June 0, 1~/4 - cOnC1nUeO) Bid No. 9 Orfei & Sons, Inc. 1156 Homer St. St. Paul, Mn. 55116 Bid Bond Total Bid $504,279.25 Bid No. 10 Peter Lametti Construction Co. Box 16368 Elway Station St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 Bid Bond Total Bid $525,347.41 Bid No. 11 Erwin Montgomery Construction Co. 10883 - 89th Avenue West Osseo, Mn. 55367 Bid Bond Total Bid $537,123.90 Bid No. 12 Johnson Bros. By. & Heavy Contractors, Inc. 9869 Naples St. N. E. Blaine, Mn. 55433 Bid Bond Total Bid $490,940.75 Bid No. 13 Northern Contracting Co. Box 650 Hopkins, Mn. 55343 Bid Bond Total Bid $553,767.70 Meeting closed at 3:15 P. M. c>>~~ Mayor ..' . . Attes~-Qfv <<4- UJL ~ty er 1R~ . . / . .