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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-09 CC MIN . . t ,.-, 'v COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota July 9, 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; Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mary Lou True Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Seitz St. Paul Dispatch - Broede Citizens: Judge Searle Sandeen, Pat Sandeen, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Engebretson, Bill Simowski. John DeCurtins. Jr.. James Nelson, Francis Rice, Kenneth Anderson, Brad Castle, Madge Castle. Dave Bixler. Dennis Murphy. Oliver Oddan, Austin McGough, Joe Junker. Jerry Mahoney 1NDIVIDUALS-DELEGATIONS-PET1TIONS 1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on Case No. 171 for a Special Use Permit for a motorcycle parts and accessory shop in a residential area at 517 South Second Street. (Kenneth Anderson) Notice of the hearing was published on June 28. 1974 and copies were mailed to all property. owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR.. KENNETH ANDERSON said he would be conducting just a small home type business. MR. KIMMEL said this would be commercial use i.1 a residential area and this particular area was zoned Two Family in 1970. This is not a permitted use in a Two Family District and legally this Special Use cannot be granted in that district unless they rezone that piece of property. MARY LOU TRUE. Chairman of the Planning Commission, said that this time was on their agenda on July 1st. but Mr. Anderson did not appear and. therefore, they could not make a recommendation on the matter. MARY ANN ENGEBRETSON, 516 South Broadway presented to the City Coordinator a petition signed by a good numbers of the neighbors who were notified concerning this permit. (22 signers on the petition) MAYOR POWELL asked if somebody has a beauty shop th~ they can operate out of their own home which is a proper use. MR. MARSHALL stated that the Council has authorized such a use. They are concerned about the traffic and they have restricted the number of cars at one time. To his knowledge the only other uses were a lapidary shop up on Owen Street with restrictions on hours and signs and several antique shops have been granted. MR. TRUE said the Planning Commission was interested in this - the amount of traffic, particularly since this is a motorcycle shop one would anticipate that much of the traffic would be motorcycles and they were also concerned about the noise. They were concerned with the hours, days of operation. There are also seven dwelling units within fifty feet of the proposed location, and within 300 feet of the address there are at least twenty dwelling units. ...~" 199 \ ;. . \ . . , " . / 200 . . \ . ' . July 9, 1974 MAYOR POWELL said the proper thing to do is to have the Planning Commission hear it at their next meeting on August 4th and the Council can act on it on August 6th. The people involved will be notified of these two meetings. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the request for the motor cycle shop at 517 South Second Street was referred back to the Planning Commdssion. UNFIN1SHED BUSINESS None NEW BUS1NESS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Council authorized the release of Tony Leitte's original Escrow check in the amount of $800.00 which was deposited with the City to insure the platting of his property on Penthouse Acres. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the Council authorized the installation of a septic system on Fourth Avenue to Oliver Oddan for a home that he plans to move in this location from Oak Park Heights. 1. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilr~ Peterson a resolution was introduced changing the name of Woodridge Lane in Croixwood Sixth Addition to Driftwood Lane. (see resolutions). 4. The matter of assessment hearing scheduling will be taken care of at the July 23rd meeting. 3. S. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson the Council authorized the purchase of radios from Hooleys Radio and T. V. Shop for the Street and Parks Departments and instructed the City Coordinator to expedite the sale of the radios we now have on hand. 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Tho~son a resolution was introduced "Directing the Payment of the Bills '. (see resolutions) On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a one foot variance was granted to George Thole, 2114 Fairmeadows Road to build a deck on the side of his dwelling. 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Council authorized the payment to MMSBF, INC. of $67,000 for the property by Lily Lake Park subject to the approval of the City Attorney of the purchase agreement. (Funds to come from Revenue Sharing). (see resolutions) 7. APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the following Contractor's Licenses were granted: The Busse Co. P. O. Box 68, Montrose, Minnesota 55363 L. & R. Excavating, Inc. (Larry Ritzer) Route #2, Isanti, Mo. 55040 Roofing New Excavators New COMMUNICATIONS None CITY COORD1NATOR'S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers ,Mayor Powell was selected to be a member of the Metropolitan Significance Advisory Committee of the Metropolitan Council. 2. Mr. Marshall received notice of the critical areas for the St. Croix River which is all of the area East of the railroad tracks and everything north of Highway 96 which includes the Leitte area. '~, '- r- "",,,^.' io,,;~, . . \ " . . . " . t') .;) . _c (JULY 9, 1974 - continued) 3. Mr. Marshall reported that the City has received the requests from the Fire Department for 1975 12% increase in wages or $117.00 per month ($984.00 to $1,103.00) - a sixty hour week - pay day every two weeks. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT No report COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. There has been a request for the r~~::iV'al of the lonG Parking" signs on the west side of South Greeley Stree~ between West Abbott and West Churchill. A call had been received from Gftrhardt Kaske. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Council authorized the installation of a parking meter in frolit of 220 East Commerci!'ll Avenue. 3. Mr. Abrahamson req;;e:;ced the purchase of six four-channel monitors f,)r the Fire Department. Mr. Marshall will negotiate with MR. Hooley on this matter when purchasing the new radios for the street and park departme~ts 4. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Council authorized the hooding of the parking meters for the sidewp.lk sales during Lumberjack Days on Main Street from Myrtle to Nelson and West on Chestnut to Union Alley as recommended by Chief Abrahamson upon receipt of a request from the Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Council authorized the installation of two manholes to alleviate sewer problems on West Oak Street and South Fourth Street and on Hest Churchill Street near the intersection of South Seventh Street. (The cost is estimated to be about $1,200.00 for the ViQ manholes and the street restoration as quoted by Mr. Shelton) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by CounCilman Balfanz. Change Order No.1 for Local Improvement No. 120 - Austin P. Keller Construction was approved (No change in cost but in the matarials for the sanitary sewer piping). 3. There was dis~ussion regarding the vacation of a portion of West Sycamore Street and Mr. ~hplt~~ will me~t with James Nelson on this matter. ADMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekim made mention that there is a conflict on the scheduling of the softball field at Lily Lake Park for the Lumberjack Days and Mr. Brothen is attempting to resolve the matter. 2. On motion of Councilman Thompson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced authorizing the installation of a stop sign on the north roadway into Lily Lake Park and the removal of the One Way sign if that has to be done. (see resolutions) 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson the City Attorney and the City Coordinator were instructed to check out the accident claim pending at Lily Lake Park and report back at the next regular meeting. 4. Mr. Dennis Murphy complained about the sod that was placed following last year's construction work and also felt that the City should maintain the boulevard on the north side of the Public Library. 5. Discussion was held regarding the study that is underway on Brown's Creek and McKusick Lake and Mr. Marshall will make a report as soon as it is completed. ) . ~ ( 202 . . < \ .-~ - July 9, 1974 - continued 6. Mr. Simowski asked about the blacktopping that is to be done at Staples Field and he was assured that it would be done as soon as the contractor came back into town with the material. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. Mr. Kimmel reported to the Council that injunction of Stillwater Township against the Hooley-Feely annexation is scheduled for Thursday, July 11th and asked if it was still the Council1s desire to oppose same which would delay the use of that property and further annexations. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz minutes of the following meetings were approved: May 21, 1974 June 6. 1974 June 25, 1974 Regular Meeting Bid Opening Regular Meeting 7,30 P. M. 3,00 P. M. 8,00 P. M. ORDINANCES None RESOLUT10NS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Changing the name of Woodridge Lane in Croixwood Sixth Addition. 2. Directirg the Payment of the Bills. 3. Authorized the Payment of MMSBF, Inc. for land by Lily Lake Park 4. Stop Sign - Lily Lake Park - North roadway ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M. srj.#b7~~~.b'_ Mayor Atte~ - fr.tU-!. ~1. _ty Clerk r ~""" '- . . .