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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-08 CC MIN . r- v C01l!ICIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota June 8, 1971 7.30 P. M. REGULAR MEE'rING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The InvceatioD was given by Mr. Marshall. Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Lammers, Peterson, Wohlers and President Powell Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator, Marshall, City Attorney, Kimmel~ Su~rintend.nt of Public works, Shelton: Public Safety Director, Abrahamson: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum.:Consulting Bllg'ineer, Elliott: Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dua~e Arndt Press: St. Paul Dispatch - none Stillwat~r,Bvening Gazette - Ruth Beach WAVN -~ke McGrath Citizens: Mr. & ~s. Monty Charlaen, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thompson, Mrs. Warren Dickinson, Mrs. Jane Cass, Ruth Woodworth, Gary Hansen, Glenn W. Sybrandt, Hermine Tobisch, Ray peltier, Joseph Simonet, Jack Hooley, Dr. Edward Kiolbasa, Richard Helson, Ernest Ileaalee, Sr.. Karl Plain, R. D. MacDonald, Jr., Jack Pelix CnllllmrlCATIONS (out of order) From. Garfield o. Lindberg. Construction Supervisor, Clark Oil and Refining Corporation requesting a repetition for a new Council hearing for a building permit. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the date of June 22, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. was set for a hearing on a proposed Clark Service Station on the Southwest Corner of ~tle and Third Streets. (Councilman Lammers opposed). nBLRtJATYON'S OR IN'DIVJ:DUALS (Chestnut Street Stairs) The following persons appeared before the Council pleaing for the restoration 'Jf these stairs: Mr. & Mrs. Monty Charlsen Robert Thompson (Representing the Chamber of Commerce) Mrs. Warren DiCkinson, Mrs. Jane Cass, Ruth Woodworth, Gary Hansen, Glenn Sybrandt, Harmoine Tobisch, Ray Peltier The City Coordinator announced that he had received letters from Rod Lawson and Mr. & Mrs. M. R. weeda asking that these stairs be re8tored. Reasons given that these stairs and other stairs remain a part of the City A unique part of our little community, and the small amount of money involved could be raised by special subscription. These stairs are important for the tourist attraction to our City. 89 . . . . (June 8. 1971 - continued) 90 . Robert Thompson representing the Retailers in the Chamber of Commerce presented a check to the city Cl~rk-coordinator in the amount of $1,000.00 for the restoration of the chestnut Street Stairs. These stairs are used for the historical house tours and the Historical Society is pledging $100.00 for the fund to restore the stairs. The question was asked what the public could do to accomplish the rebuilding of these stairs,. and preserve our landmarks. Questions were raised why we are accepting money for one and not the others. people are still using the stairs and walkinJ around the barcades and also the city is not cutting the grass in the area. Mr. Elliott and. Mr. Shelton were questioned about the cost of removing the stairs and Mr. Shelton stated that he had one for just a fill-over only of $450.00, and the City would have to sod and maintain the drainage lines that are in the area. One quotation was $1,050.00 to take thf!m out and then the cost of putting in the sod would bring the total to over $2,000.00. The cost to remove them is about $2,000.00 and the cost of restoring is $2,150.00 which would be for a limited length of time, possibly five years and it could be up to ten. The last patch of repair job was done in 1967 or 1968. Mr. Elliott atatod that the bid is for the removing of the rail piping and would be to utilize the stairs th~t are good and replace the ones that were marked with paint to be removed. He assumes that the bidder understood the specifications and that we would get the same quality of work from the high bidder as we would from the low bidder. He said the project would require close supervision to make sure that it was done properly, and that it would have at least five years of life. He felt that the Council was concerned about the maintenance cost and this was why they were taking so much time on the project. Mayor powell stated that basically there are four stairways in town that are used but the Willard and Main Street stairs have the greatest volume of traffic and because of the little traffic on the Laurel and Chestnut Street stairs the Council could not justify the repair of these two stairs. The stairs that are used are the ones that should be repaired. It is a matter of economics - if we did all of them this is one mill on the levy. councilman Lammers commended the citizens and the organizations for their interest, but the council and the City is faced with a large cost for restoration and maintenance of these stairs. Of the stairs under consider- ation the Main Street stairs and the Willard Street Stairs from a practical point should have the greatest consideration, even though we have at least $1,000.00 or $1,500.00 for the restoration only. Mr. Elliott suggested that possibly the council could wait to make a decision on the resto~aticn of the Chestnut Street Stairs and see what type of job Mr. LeTourneau does on the Willard and Milin Street Stairs. councilman Lammers moved that the council defer action or a decision on the Chestnut Street Stairs to see what kind of work Mr. LeTourneau doe. on the Main Street and willard Street Stairs. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. (Councilman Wohlers opposed). (Councilman Wohlers made a motion that the Willard Street Stairs be repaired first but the motion died for the want of a second.' WILLARD STREET CONSTRUCTION Residents on West Willard Street from South OWens to South Center appeared before the council about the proposed reconstruction of said street - Jack Hooley, Karl Plain. R. D. MacDonald. Jr., Ernest Peaslee, Sr., Richard Nelson \ /- (" ~ . ,--. "-' . . . . . r- '"' ,- 1-"""'" ,-"""" - J (June 8, 1971 - continued) 91 These people felt that this street was completely reconstructed when it was put in about 12 years ago and feel now that all it needs is a mat job. They stated that the only bad part is where the street was dug up for the sewer and that the contractor did not do a good job of replacing the street when completing his work. Thf;i residents feel this is a terrific imposition on the people living in the area. Mr. Elliott stated that the Easterly ene is in bettr.r condition than the Westerly end. He stated that not to reconstruct this street and merely do a regular matting job would be a waste of money.. Mr. Shelton stated that this was done before he came to Stillwater, ana he coulc1 not find a record a8 to when it was built, and he could not find where these people were assessed for this street. Councilman Lammers stated that this was a very local and residential street, and that it is ubfortunate that the contractor did not replace the street at the time the sewer was r..ut in, and didn' t look really bad to him. Mr. Blliott stated that when you put a mat over the cracks they will break through and you still "'~ve the problem, and it will reappear within a year. He felt that there are portions of this street that should be reconstructed before rematting. He thought we could treat this street individually and reconstruct the portion that needs reconstruction and mat the balance of the job keeping the cost exclusively to that street and assess it exclusively under that project. JIr. KiDlll81 stated that possibly this could be done as in the hearing it propoeed either reconstruction or matting - the specifications are coming down rather than going up. It could be pulled out and assessed separately. Mr. MaCDonald stated that it was $3.85 per front foot when it was put in and was fine until the sewer was put in. Pine Street was assessed at $5.50 per foot and was ruined when the sewer was put in. It is a long driveway for the people in the area and he hadn"t heard of any of the residents complain about the condition of the street. Ur. peaslee stated the traffic is very nominal and questioned who they were fixing it for _ the people who live there don"t want it fixed. councilman Lammers stated that the city is attempting to get all of the streets in the City of Stillwater in good condition to avoid maintenance repair work. He asked Mr. Killlll81 if it would be legal to follow Mr. Elliott "S recOllllD8ndation. Mr. JtiDael stated that first of all there would be a Change order on the contract and because of this change the benefit be dete~mined for these property owners - this would be very unusual. This property is a little different thiln the rest of the project. The question was asked if the matting would be acceptable and Mr. Plain agreed that it was to him. Dick Nelson asked that it be put in black and white that he was opposed. The question was raised a8 to how they were notified of the improvement hearing ana they were informed that the consulting Engineer"s office sent out notices and also there were two publications in the Stillwater Gazette. On motion of councilman Lammers, secondea by Councilman Peterson that we follow Mr. Blliott's recommendation to recon8truct where necessary ana then mat and assess accordingly and issue a change order to that effect for the improvement of West Willard Street. (Th~ Mayer declared a recess from 8:55 to 9:05 P. M.) . . . . 92 . .. (June 8, 1971 - conti~uel) PETITIONS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS >lone NEW BUSINESS The Building Inspector's Report for May, 1971 and the Clerk-Treasurer". Report through Hay 31, 1971 were presented to the Council for inspection and approval. (no act~on) . APPLICATIONS On IIlDtion of Councilman P~ter8on, seconded by councilman Lammers an Excava~in9 License Under Ordinance No. 448 was granted to Leo'. Excavating (LeO Lengyel), 2"1 Neal Avenue North, Stillwater. (New). on motion of Councilman wohlers, seconded by councilman Balfanz that the application from Ron Olson, 1135 Harbor Lane North, Minneapolis for a General Cont~3ctor'B License under Ordinance No. 448 be checked out before approved by the City counciL DELEGATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS (out of order) JACK FELIX. 1628 South MeKusick Drive appeared before the council regarding the .odding or the possibility of some wall construction on his property due to the street work done there last year. Be r:, ~qgested that possibly that it would be terraced so that it could be sodded and cut. Mr. Elliott was asked to meet with Mr.pelix on this matter and that they and Mr. Shelton and the Contractor would work out these details. j;llIOlllNICATIONS From Glen L. Karlo.ke and Richard B. Plattner for permission for a fireworks display on the 4th of July and also concession stands in Lowell and Pioneer parks. councilman Peterson made a motion that we grant permission for the one day for fireworks display and concession stands - motion seconded by Councilman Balfanz. Mr. Robert Thompson from the Chamber of commerce informed the Council that they had sent out a letter to all the retail merchants soliciting donations for fireworks for the 4th of July also and that the Junior Chamber of Commerce is seeking per~ission for a 3.2 beer starid in Lowell Park such as they had for Lumberjack Days last year. Considerable discussion followed and the Mayer directed that the Chamber of Commerce meet with Mr. Karloske and Richar~ Plattner on this matter and work out a united program for this celebration and also the concessions. (The above motion was withdrawn - no vote taken). r r , '- '- . . . . . r- , . . (June 8, 1971 - continued) From NSP acknowledging receipt of the resolutivn relating to the electric rate increase. (no action) CITY COORDINATOR' S REPORT 1. On motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the resignation of Richard A. Ulrich from the Stillwater Police Department effective June 4. 1971 was accepted. 2. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced to employ Eugene John Ostendorf 8S a Police Officer effective June 15. 1971 as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. (see resolutions). 3. On motion of councilman petorson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced to promote Arthur Andrews, Jack Myers, John Zoller, Arnold Peltier and Leonard Schrade from Firefighters to Volunteer Bngineers in the Fire Department and a pay increase to $25.00 per month. (see resolutions). 4. A motion of Councilman Lammers. seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced transferring $5.000.00 from the General Fund to the Lily Lake Park Revenue Fund. (see resolutions). 5. Mr. Marshall presented a letter from Cyril Howalt regarding the surface water drainage problem on Orleans Street. (no action). 6. An estimate of $500.00 was presented for the improvement of the drainage problem in Meadowlark Park. possibly using some of the dike fill - about 10 or 20 yards, then put on top 80il and seed. On motion of Councilman Lammers. seconded by Councilman Wohlers that we contact T & L and require them to put in escrow the sum. of $500.00 and the work be proceeded with ianediately. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott informed the Council that the 1971 street work is underwa.y and the agreement with the contractors is that no more than 20% of the work will be done at the same time. 2. The matter of the sewer line in Linden Street by the Galawitz property will be taken care of as soon as the Everett Street Btid~l is filled in. COMMI'l'TEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approved the purchase of a factory rebuilt radio for the piCKUp truck for tho Pire Department - price-$650.00. PUBLIC WORKS 1. On motion of Councilman Lammers~ seconded by Councilman peterson, the recommendation of the Public Works to install a street light at the inter- section of McKusick Lane and Meadowlark Drive and the request from Mrs. Otto Scheel on North Third Street be rejected. . 93 . 94 (June 8, 1971 - continued) 2. Mr. Shelton reported that the telephone company wishes to put an oat- side booth on Chestnut street near the bridge - the city would furnish the light in such a booth. Due to traffic p;Oblems in this area he will have to work out a location for the booth with the telephone company. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. councilman Lammers reported that they will not meet until the 22nd and hopefully will have full information regarding a bookkeeping machine for the City. PARJ<S AND RBCREl\TION 1. councilman Balfanz reported that they will have a meeting on June 16th. 2. The matter of the barbwire fence at the Lily Lake Park was discussed. CITY ATTOPNRV' S REPORT 1. on motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation proceedings for sewer aasements on Linden Street. (se. resolutions). 2. On motion of councilman Peterson, s'Iconded by Councilman Lanmers the City Attorney <was authorized to negotli!d;te with Bill-swanspnonen appeal settlement and rather than give them a dollar settlement that they be permitted to build two houses on these lots and put a garage over the storm sewer in the area. 3. Mr. KimlDel reported that a representative from the peninsula Construction Co. had called at his office and the city is to iSBue small checks pay- able to the sub-contractors and suppliers and the peninsula construction Co. for the balance of the contract money due them. DBLEGATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS (out of order) DUANE ARNDT of the planning and Zoning CQIlIDi8sion reported on '1 letter that he had received from the State Planning Agency about the hiring of a Planner for the City of Stillwater. He was infor_d that the city Council and the Housing Authority had a meeting with Mr. Carl Dale on this matter and he is to come back with a proposal and then they also plan to interview other persons about this position. ORDINANCES On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO PLAN FOR TIlE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF TIlE CITY OF STILUfATER AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RElATIVE TO 'l'HE ZONING PLAN OF 'l'HE CITY OF STILLWATERII. (ordinance No. 471) The ordinance was read section 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. r r. \.., '- . . . r- """ ,'-'" """ ."""l (June 8. 1971 - continued) On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Clerk made the first reading of an ordinance by title entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGUIATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING POOLS". On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers' "AN ORDINANCE RBGULATING PARKING DURING SNON BMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OP STILUlATER AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION" and "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING LICENSING OF At;CTIONEERS WITHIN TIlE CITY OP STILIJfATER, ESTABLISHING BOND AND FEES POI< THE SAMB. AI1D PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOP" were referred to the Administrative Committee for study and recommendation. RRSOIDl'IOIllS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adoptedt 1. Directing the payment of Bills. 2. Accepting Agreement Public works Department Employees. 3. Empior-nt of Bugne ostendorf. 4. promoting Firefighters to Bngineers in the Volunteer Fire DepartJllent. 5. Transferring Funds from the General Fund to the Lily Lake Park Revenue Pund. 6. condemnation of Land for Sewer Purposes on Linden Street. ADJOURNIIEIi'l' on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P. M. .._..~~ dt ty Clerk do~~ Mayor . . 95