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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-09 CC MIN . ,.... . r- ! i " - i i f"" f;!I I. ., COUIICIL CllAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota March 9, 1971 7.30 p. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by the Acting City Clerk, Schnell. Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Peterson and President Powell Absent: councilmen Lammers and Wohlers: Also Present: Acting City clerk Schnell: City Attorney, Kinmel: Public Safety Director, Abrahamson: Superintendent of Public works. Shelton: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: consulting Engineer, Blliott Pre.s: Stillwater Evening Gazette, Gratiot Citizens: Walter H. CatIson: Weblo. Scouts, Washington School Pack No. 98 and their leaders: George Kutz; John Decurtins, Jr.: Gib Stenberg DELEGATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS Mayor Powell explained that Mr. Walter H. Carlson was present this evening regarding the transfer of the .On Sale" liquor license from Don Kaisershot to Mr. Carlson, and also what the status was regarding the "Off Sale. license. Re was informed that the Council had promised the local bar owners that they would not grant any new "Off Sale" licenses in the City of Stillwater, nor iS8ue any new "on and Off Sale" licenses. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced authorizing the transfer of the regular and Sunday "On Sale" liquor license from Donald Kaisershot to Walter H. Carlson. (see resolutions). PETITIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduce~awardlng the contract for the John Deere Tractor for the Parks to Gardy'fl. Tune-Up for a net price of $1,082.40. (see resolutions). 2. On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman Peterson the Council approved the appointment of Mel Friedrich to the Planning and Zoning Commission as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor. 1-7 . . . . 18 (~rch 9, 1971 - continued) NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following reports were approved and ordered filed: Building Inspector's Report for February, 1971 Clerk-Treasurer's Report through February 28, 1971. Parks and Recreation Report for the Year 1970 On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balf~z the following Escrow was approved: First National $3.000 Bank of Minneapolis u. S. Ti'easury Bills Maturity 4-30-71 Yield - 3.25% ~,~~.CUS.ion~8 held regarding the possibility of a flood this spring and what the Council wishes to do about b:~ild,ing a dike,_ If a dike 1s built and it is not declared an emergency and there has not been a hearing, then we cannot a..... the property owners benefited by this construction. On JIOtion of Councilman peteraont seconded by Council.n Balfanz the date of March 23, 1971 at 7:30 P. K. was set ~s,tIle,da~e ~or the hearing on building a dike in the City of Stillwater. Mr. Shelton waa directed to contact: Stillwater Township for a permit: to haul gravel from the City owned property for construction. APPLlCATIOIIS On IIDti()Jlof COUncilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman . Balfanz the fol~oWing (:oDtractOr'. license. under Ordinance No. 448 were approved: RO!\ Balfany 550 France Ave., North, Minneapolis 55429 Hew Excavating & ,Wrecking Rudy C'bave. .(C & P Excavating) 15430 - 58th St. Borth, Stillwater Hew Excavating Robert Hagstrom Route *3, Stillwater Hew General Terry Kellogg 1211 North Third Street, Stillwater Renewal Masonry Richard W. LaCasse Route .2, Box 86, Stillwater Renewal Cement Work Leroy c. Nystrom 8101 - 116th Avenue North, Osseo, MD. 55369 Hew Cement Work wayne L. Stephenaon 1008 Pifth Avenue South, Stillwater Renewal painting and Decorating There appeared on the agenda an application from J. L. H., Inc. (John H1nz), 302 South Main ~treet, Stillwater for a Sunday "on Sale" liquor license but due to the fact that information ~egardinq whether or not they serve food was not available, action on this licens6 was deferred until this can be checked out. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz an "Off Sale" 3.2 beer license was granted to Lowell Johnson (Deno's Supermarket), 215 North William Street, Stillwate~. (renewal). r . ,.... I l...! ,-., t",,",' [ ",,, '-/ '.,. v ~ . (March 9, 1971 - continued) ,.... . ~ ~ on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a license "To Haul" over City streets was granted to James L. Junker, (Junker Sanitation co.), 417 Sout~ Martha Street, Stillwater. (renewal). t On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz an Excavating-Landscaping License was granted to David C. Junker, 1001 North Fourth Street, Stillwater under Ordinance No. 448. (new). COMMUNICATIONS None lj CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. The Acting City Clerk reported that Mr. Kimmel had checked with the Washington County Welfare Department about the employment of men on welt:are and what it would cost the City to employ these parties_ This will result in no cost whatsoever to the City. - (The Acting City Clerk was asked to contact the department heads to find out how many we can use and in turn contact the Washington County Welfare Department of the number needed.) h.~.~ CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT (DUANE ELLIll'l"r1 1. The work is progresliing on the 1970 street work and construction will be resumed in the very near future. 2. Work will ccmmence on the Brick Street pumping Station 8S soon as the materials are received. 3. The Hud application has been completed and sent in. (Sewer Separation). 4. Assessment Rolls for the 1969 Street projects are completed. 1'4 .... On IllQtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the date of April 20, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the assessment hearing on Local Improvement Nos. 78, 79, 80, 84, 85, 86, 87-1969. (see resolutions). COMMIftBB REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY Mayor Powell 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced advocating the county to make the assessments for the flood insurance as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce. (see resolutions). \.;;> 2. Discus9ion was held r- 19arding Fire Department training & procedures which were taken care of by the committee. 3. The city Attorney was directed to dictate a letter, which is to be signed by the Mayor, to the Minnesota State Highway Department with regard to the inutallation of a red flasher light at the intersection of North Fourth Street and W~st Myrtle Street as these are both State Aid Streets. (First Mr. Kimmel will check to see if it is neces9ary to get permission for such an installation on State Aid Streets). .. (These lights would be activated at the Fire Department when calls come in for any piece of emergency equipment that has to go out). liI.iI 19 . . . . 20 (March 9. 1971 - continued) . . 4. The City Attorney was directed to meet with the Police Department regarding some of the terms in the Snowmobile Ordinance regarding the type of streets on which snowmobiles are prohibited. S. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Public Safety Director was instructed to check into the matter of the Twin Trailers and secure additional information for the next Council meeting before any action is taken. 6. I 7. ~ 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced employing Mike L. McDonald as Volunteer Fireman effective March 9, 1971. (see resolutions). on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balf-anz a resolution was introduced employing Joel Harvieux as a member of the Police Reserves effective March 9, 1971. (see resolutions). A complaint was received from a resident on West Anderson Street about parking in this area which did not permit two lanes of thru traffic. The committee recommended that the Public Works Department re.DlOve the snow from both sides of this street to alleviate dais congestion. PUBLIC WORKS JACK SHELTON 1. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Street Department and the Sewer Department be combined as one unit to be known as the Public Works Department was approved. 2. A request was made for a permanent flood wall around the lift station within the normal flooding area. on motion of Councilm-n Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the Superintendent of Public Works was directed to obtain two or three quotations for the construction ~f this flood wall and to accept the best one and proceed with this project as recommended by the Mayor. 3~ Requested that during the time of the flood that not all the Public Works Department personnel be taken off their regular jobs so that regular maintenance work is taken care of. (This was left up to the discretion of the Superintendent of Public Works). 4. on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced promoting C. Michael Wilson from a Street Maintenance employee to a Light Equipment Operator effective, March 1, 1971. (see ~esolutions). 5. The Metro Sewer Board has requested the use of one of the City owned trucks and would like to rent same from the City of Stillwater. Mr. Shelton is going to check out what would be a reasonable charge and report back to the council. (The Mayor declared a recess from 8:50 to 9:00 P. M.) ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE JAMES LAIlIlERS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced increasing the salaries of Dorbhy Schnell, Jeanette Lawry and LaVonne Simon by $25.00 per month effective July 1, 1971. (see resolutions). l- '- r r . . . . . . r- - r:: - , b<:,JI ~ \;..l ! ... . ~ (March 9. 1971 - continued) PARKS AND RECREATION 1. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Couucilman Peterson a resolution was introduced employing Richard F. colemier as Maintenance Engineer for the Lily Lake Park Development effective May 15. 1971 at a salary of $600.00 per month. (see resolutions). CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT HAROLD KIMMEL 1. on motion of councilman PetezsoD, seconded by councilman Balfanz that the recommendations of the city Attorney be followe~ ~nd that we advertise in the stillwater Evening Gazette and Camp Grounds nagazine and that we get whatever publicity we can get in newspaper articles regarding the leasing of the property in St. Croix County, wisconsin for recreational purposes and that interested parties be notified. 2. The matter of the amendment to the liquor ordinance was discussed and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to this ordinance so that the local bars would be required to have everyone out by 1:30 A. M. 3. Discussion was held regarding the ordinance for conduct on the beaches and he will prepare this ordinance which will mainly deal with forbidding the use of motor boats on Lily Lake and other floatation items - other suggested matters are covered by other ordinances already on the bOOKS. ORDINANCES on motion of council-.n Peterson, se~onded by Councilman Balfanz the city Attorney made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPER'l'Y TO THE CI'l'Y OF STILLWATER" (22 feet of Fairview cemetery property) . The ordinance was read sectio~ by section followed by roll call after each section and all members of the council voted in the affirmative. The chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordinance was unanimously adopted. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the City Attorney made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING pARJ(ING DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF STILTJ/IATER AND PROVIDING PBNALTIES' FOR VIOLATION". RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and were on roll call unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the payment of Bills. 2. Awarding the contract for the John Deere Tractor - Gardy's Tune-Up. *3. Transferring the "On Sale" L;.quor License from Donald Kaiaerahot to Walter H. carlson. ** 4. Ordering the Hearing for Assessments on Local Improvement Nos. 18-19-80* 84-85-86-87--1969. 21 . 1 . . . r . . 22 .. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. (March 9, 1971 - continued) Advocating Flood InsurlAo:!:C"! on the County Basis. promoting c. Mich3el wilson to a Light Equipment Operator. Employment ~f Richard F. Colemier as Maintenance Engineer for the Lily Lake Park Development. Salary Increases for Dorothy Schnell, LaVonne Simon and Jeanette L/JWry. Employment of Mike L. McDonald as a Volunteer Fireman. Employment of Joel narvieux as a Member of the poli,ce Reserves. ordering a Hearing on the Construction of a Dike. *Repa8sed April 6, 1971 as bond not received until that date. **Repassed March 23, 1971. ADJOUPUlllfN't on motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Balfanz the Meting adjourned ,~t: 9:30 P. M. BJ./~.~ Mayor Attest: .~~~'~ oj Acting ty clerk . r . (' t_ r , , ...... c '-'.