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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-20 CC MIN L12 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota July 20, 1971 7:30 P. M. REGtJLl\R IlIlE'l'ING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by the City Coordinator, Ray Marshall. Present; Councilmen Balfanz, Lallmers, Peterson, Wohlers and President pows 11 Absent: Nl>ne AIBO Present: City Coordinator, Marshall: City Attorney, Kimmel: DirActor of Public Safety, Abrahamson: Director of Parks and Recreation. Elliott: Duane Arndt, Planning COIIIftisslon Press: Stillwater Bvening St. Paul Dispatch WAW - McGrath Gazette - Gratiot - Broede Citizens; Lester Metz, W. F. Shaw, Richard Clemmer, Stan Langness, Gary Hayes, BOb Bielenberg, George Kutz, Harold Bjelseth, John DeCurtins, nvr1l!GATIONS OR INDIVIDUAIB w. D. (Bill) shaw appeared before the Council in reference to stagnant water at the North end of Fourth Avenue South since this street was improved. He would like to see a catch basin put in at the bottom of the area to drain the water out of the aree and underneath the road. This would complete the drainage in that area. MR. LESTER MBTZ stated that in the building of the road it has been graded in such a way that it is carrying more water than before the street was improved. It is then dumping all of the water into this basin on the end. The blacktopping is containing the water and bringing more water dOWi.') in the area and 'it is now a stagnant pond. MAYOR POWELL suggested that the Public Works Committee as a whole can go down and check the area and have Mr. Elliott go down to look at it. and see what can be done. Mr. Elliott stated that there is a possibility of an inlet iL there and he will work along with Jack Shelton jointly and see if the matter can be solved with the Publ~.c Works committee and come back with a recommendation to the council at the next f..eting. PETITIONS From Mrs. Kathleen Blodgett and the City Council of the City of Stillwater for the vacation of a portion of West Mulberry Street. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Wohlers the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign this petition in behalf of the City of Stillwater to vacate that part of Mulberry Street between Third and Fourth Streets. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the date of the hearing for the proposed vacation of West Mulberry Street was set for August 24. 1971 at 7;30 P. M. (This petition is also to be referred to the Planning and zoning commission for their meeting of August 16, 1971) (' r- L - , '--- '---" . . r (July 20, 1971 - continued) . DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (continuec) MR. GEORGE XUTZ spoke out on several matters at this time especially the parking meters in the downtown area. MR. HAROLD HJELSBTH, Business Agent or Representative for the Local Carpenter' 8 Union. who has replaced Myron Helstrom introduced himself to the City Council, and offered his cooperation in any matters relating to the Building Trades in the city of Stillwater. MR. JOHN DE CURTINS questioned the Council as to when the Everett Street Bridge would be put into use again. He was informed by the Mayor and Mr. Elliott and Chief Abrahamson that it should be completed within a month with a baracade and a walkway for the children. " UNFINISHED BUSINESS SBNER LID ON EVBRB'l'T STREET (At Linden Street). - this will be paid for out of the Sewer Revenue Fund aince this is a maintenance problem as indicated by Mr. Blliott. The questions was raised as to whether or not we could or shoula assess for this and the City Attorney stated that when we repair a sewer line it is not a88eased, but when it is replaced then it is asses8ed. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman wohlers Moelter construction Co., Inc. was authorized to repair the sewer line on Bverett Street at Linden at a rate of $95.00 per hour as quoted to Mr. Blllott. on motion of Councilman Lanmers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the Clerk made the first reading of an ordinance by title entitled nAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 470 (Regulatinq the Use of Lily Lake). (See ordinances) lIEW BUSIIIESS None APPLICATIONS - On motion of Councilman Wohlers, sElconded by Councilman Lammers a Soft-Drink License was qranted to Gary Hayes, 2117 Dundee place and Stanley Langness. 424 fleat Laurel for the period from July 29 - August 1. 1971 with the understand'" ing that they use paper cups for servinq the 80ft drinks. C~ICATIONS '.--.-' From the Headquarters 1st Briqade 47th Infantry Division regarding the rental of the Stillwater Armory. Chief Abrahamson stated that there were several errors in this letter. Officers were paid $20.00 from 8:30 to Midnight rather than $25.00 per night as atated. Also the female matron is not a police officer and the city of Stillwater has no responaibility - she is the daughter of the Janitor for the Armory and has nothing to do with the City. He felt that we could cut it to two officers for each dance. but he felt this was inadequate, and it is impossible to get one officer to work at a dance as he will not work alone and we have had problems in the past. The people putting on the daLce should pay for this protection. He stated that they could work ""ith two men and if there are any problems we will not issue any more dance permits, or go back to three men. "-.../ . 113 . . . 114 . I I ~ . (Jul.Y ""U. J.~/'" - .......u......U~....., Mayor Powell suggested that the Public Safety Director and the City coordinator work this out so that the misinformation is corrected. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers that the Council is willing to allow two police officers to police these dances and to inform the Armory Board that the dance must be run peace- fully or no more dance permits will be i8sue~. (The Mayor declared a recess from 8:25 to 8:35 P. M.) CONSULTING ENGlNEER1S REPORT (out of order) 1. Pinal Estimate for Peninsula Construction Co. - issuance of checks to be made to them jointly with the suppliers and that the Bcr-ding Company be aware of this. (no action taken) 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers Bstimate Ho. 5 for the Areon Construction Co. in the amount of $14,816.44 was approved for payment. (1970 Street work) 3. on motion of CouncilllUln Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers, ..timate No. 1 for Tower Asphalt, for Local Improvement Nos. 98 and 99, project No.2 in the amount of $42,773.33 were approved for payment. 4. On motion of Councilman wohlers, seconded by councilman Balfanz the Council approved the final payment to Moelter Constr,.,ction co., Inc. for the Site Grading a~ other work at the Lily Lake Park in the amount of $18,336.84. (se. resolutions). Mr. Blliott informed the Council that there is no retainage, but under the bond there iG a year I s guarantee after the approval of the final estimate. s. '1':-.= ;;attv. of the improvO$iU6nt of Abbett Street E!!.s:t of Ml1Irt...a. Street was discussed and on motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Director or Superintendent of Public Works is to examine the condition of Abbott Street East of Martha and make the necessary improve- ments. 6. Mr. Elliott reported that he had made the preliminary study regarding the petition for sanitary sewer line in Hancock Street East of Everett Street and the project is feasible at an estimated cost of $3,500.00, On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Balfanz the city coordinator was instructed to contact Mr. Bjugan and the two property owners of Lot 8, Block 14 (Lowell Tuft and Reuben Berg) and inform them of the findings of the Engineer before proceeding with this sewer line. 7. Arcon construction Co. is only replacing soO in the areas that were sodded previous to the improvement of the streets in the Quarry area. He stated that other areas could be sodded but it would have to be assessed - would much prefer to have the owners do their own 80dding as the cost is lower and more satisfactory job. 8. The matter of the amount of 411 that was taken from the dike to the Everett Street Bridge site was discussed at some length. According to the figures available there were 16,000 cubic yards put into the dike and only 10,370 yards taken up to the Everett Street Bridge. part of this difference is due to two different ways of measurement and also the compaction. ~ ("' (..- '-- '-- . . . . . (July 20, 1971 - continued) 115 r ~or powell suggested th~t Mr. Pete~ Miller, Mr. E~~,?tt, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Shelton and the Corp of Engineers work out this matter and if necessary, a special meeting would be called to vote on the payment of Mr. Miller's contract. 9. on motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers, Estimate No.1 for the MOelter Construction Co., Inc. for L. I. No. 98 and L. I. No. 99, Project No. I in the amount ~f $24,534.08 was approved for payment. CI'l'Y crvmnINATOR I S REPORT (Raymond E, Marshall) 1. He reported tbat the hopes to meet with the Department heads to review tne budget by September 1, 1971 and made mention of the Weaver Bill which passed and will benefit the City of Stillwater. ~ 2. Mr. Kimmel and. Mr. Marshall will haw a salary negotiation meeting with the police and Pire .Departments on Thursday of this week. 3. Mr. Marshall distributed to the Cou'Qcil a report from the Department of Health covering an investigation of the City's Water supply. , !.~.. 4. A letter from the Department of Health regarding Air Pol~ution was mailed to the City council. 5. The council was reminded of the hearing on August 11, 1971 on the proposed annexation of property between South Fourth Street and South Greeley now in Stillwater Township to be annexed to the Village of oak Park Heights. The City coordinator, City Attorney, the Public Safety Director, Mr. Elliott and as many as possible of the Council should attend. this hearing. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Coordinator was directed to strive to engage the planner who made the plan for the City in 1968 and that he be authorized to contact him to represent the City of Stillwater in this hearing. Mr. Marshall also stated that he and Mr. Kimmel would meet and Mke up some kind of agenda before attending this hearing. l.... 6. The matter of workmen's compensation insurance is being investig~t~d arid some figures have been secured on this matter, or another consideration could be payment of cash out of City funds for work 10S8 of time. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers this matter was referred to the Administrative Committee for this consideration. 7. The matter of painting the trim on the Ci ty Hall was discussed and Mr. Marshall was directed to get some quotation to either have this work done by City employees or a regular painter to do this work. 8. A report was givl!'n on the Metro Sewer Board meeting held at cottage Grove- the 1971 bill was $98,486.00 and the proposed billing for 1972 is $111.625.00 which represents a l~ increase. 9. The matter of dumping on vacant lots was discussed and it was concluded that such persons could be prosecuted under the Nuisance Ordinance for such violations. . . . . . . 116 (July 20, 1971 - continued) 10. The matter of an inventory of our sewage system was discussed and the cost of such a survey could be made against the Sewer Revenue Fund and will be brought up again at a future meeting_ 11. Mr. Marshall informed the Council of a meeting on Thursday. July 22. 1971 at 4:30 P. M. above the Crand Cafe on the revision of the Wild Pines Plat. 12. The matter of aS888sing for the dike will be withheld until the next meeting since the contract with Miller Excavating has not been resolved. 13. There will be a meflting on July 21st with the Rousing Authority,and Mr. Marshall reported that he had received the revised contract with ME'. .Carl Dale and the cost is not to exceed $4.000. Councilman Lammers reque.ted that the Retail Committe. of the Chamber of Commerce be contacted about the plan to get their feelinqB on this before the City proceeds too far on this program. Mayor Powell suggested that there be a meeting with the Planner, the HousiDlJ Aatbority and the Retail COQIlittee of the Chamber of Commerce. DBLBCaTIONS (It INDIVIDUAlS (out of order) MR. RICIIARD C~ on behalf of the Bastern Minnesota SlOW'-Pitch Softball League requested an .ON SALE- 3.2 Beer License for Lily Lake Park for July 24. 1971. On IIIOtion of Cf,luncilman Lammers, secondea by Councilman peterson the Bastern Minne~ota Slow-Pitch Softball League was granted a license to .ell 3.2 beer in conjunction with their All-Star game on July 24, 1971. A discussion followed about prohibiting the consumption of alcholic beverage. at the Lily Lake Park without a permi t and some research vork will be done on this matter. CmMI'l"l'BB REPORTS PUBLIC SAPE'l'Y 1. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced appointing Officer Robert conley as permanent Sergeant effective August 1, 1971. (Bee resolutions). 2. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the recommendation of Police Chief Abrahamson that Richard Colemeier serve as a Special police Officer for the Lily Lake Park for an indefinite period of time. 3. Mr. Abraham80n informed the City Council that there are 25 Lumberjack Daya' activities that will need policing and this will be addea expense item in his budget. PUBLIC WORKS None ADMINISTRATIVE Councilman Lammers 1. The committee is still working on the bookkeeping machine. 2. Most of the other items discussed were taken care of under the City Coordinator's Report. ~ ~ r . . . (July 20, 1971 - continued) (' PARKS AND RECREATION councilman Balfanz 1. A long list of uncompleted projects at the Lily Lake Park was given to H'%'. Elliott. 2. COIlIIIission recOlDMnds that Section #5 ~f Ordinance No. 470 be amended to read MLily Lake park" instead of -beach premisesM ana that no special permission be given in reference to this amendment. 3. If concessions are sold outside of the Arena area, fifty percent of the money taken in after expenses will go to the City. 4. Schedule of rates for softball $25..00 minimum be charged for five teams or less and a fee of $5.00 for each team over five effective inmediately A fee of $25.00 be charged for the All-Star Game to be played JUly 13, 1971. 5. The Commission recommends the buying of eight (8) sections of bleachers with seating for 100 people per section at a cost of $588.00 per section delivered at a cost of $4,700.00 Two pony bleachers wouJ4.al80~ purcMsed at $200.00 each for player's seat.ing. Another quotation of $2,940.00 has been received and then with the pony bleachers would be a total of $4,900.00. Also the purchase of Infra Red Beat for the bleacher sections only not to exceed a cost of $4,800.00. Discussion followed about the possibility of getting enough seating for 1,500 for the school district games rather than just the 800. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Blekum were directed to cheek out this bond fund and make an audit of the account and see if there is money available for these items and also review the projected revenue figures for this fund. CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT Barold Kimmel 1. on mot.ion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced authorizing the payment of $2.193.00 for the land condemnation settlement with aill-swanson in connection with the Pine Tree Trail Improvement. (see resolutions). APPROVAL OF MINUTES on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the minutes of the following meetings were approved: ~' June 22, 1971 July 6, 1971 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting 7.30 P. M. 7.30 P. M, MISCELLAIIEOlIS Councilman Peterson requested that a resolution be sent to the Trinity Lutheran Church commending them on their 100 years of service to the Community (not to be published). Councilman Lammers requested that a special meeting be set regarding the Benson and Booley property. v 117 . . r . 118 (July 20, 1971 - continued) ORDUIANCES On motion of Councilman Laramers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled MAN ORDINANCE AMBHDING ORDIHAIICE NO. 470 (Regulating the Use of Lily Lake). RBSOUlTIORS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the pa~nt of Bills. 2. promoting Robert conley to Sergeant - (effective August 1, 1971). . 3. C~ndin9 the Trinity Lutheran Church on Service to the Community. (not pubU.b.d) 4. Accepting the Work and Making Final payment to Moelter Construction Co," Inc. for the Lily Lake Park Site Grading and Utilities. " * Repassed August 24. 1971 AIlJOUIIIDlBll'l' on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Peterson the meeting aajourned at 10:55 P. M. ~/~/4:.v~ Mayor Attest'~' ,(J ~U "ty Clerk r . c L '- c "-" r'""' (' ,-' --J '..J 119 COUNCIL C1WlIlER Stillwater, Minnesota August 4, 1971 3.00 P. M. SPECIAL MEETING The Meting was called to order by President POtf'.ell Present: councilmen Balfanz. Lanners, Peurson, Wohlers and President powell AbIIent: None A1BO Present: City coordinator, Marshall LILY IAlCB :ICE ARB_ onlllOtion of Councilllan Lalllllers f seconded by Councilman Balfanz the purchase of eight sectioDs of bleachers and heating units to cover same was authorized for the Lily Lake Ice Areaa. on IDOtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers a Change Order in the amount of $230.00 for George W. Olsen construction Co., Stillwater was approved. (Lily Lake Park - L. I. RD. 95) RESOLUl'IOHS 1. on IIOtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced authorizing the payment of bills includin9:~illB for cODstruction at the Lily Lake Park Development and other Local ImprovementB. ADJo:mllJllRlllP On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman peterson the llIIeting adjourned at 3:30 P. M. ~~Q"<e~~ Attest.~_.{t ~L~ City Clerk Mayor . . 120 ~ COlJNCIL CIIllMBER Stil1w~ter. ~innesota August 10, 1971 7.30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by City Coordinator. Ray Marshall. Present: Councilmen Balfanz. LamMrs, Peterson, wohlers and President powell ", Absent: None Also Present; City coordinator. Marshall: City Attorney, Kimmel: Director of Public Safety, Abrahamson, Superintendent of Public Works, Shelton, Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: Consulting Bngineer, Elliott: Chair_n of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Arndt Pre..: Jim walsh.- - St. Paul Dispatch Mike McGrath - WAVN Citizens: About 40 - Robert Steindorff, Al Ranum, Robert McGarry, Arvid Deters, Gary Thompson, Orrin Thompson DBLEGl'TIOHS OR INDIVIDUALS Mr. Al RanUla, Attorney for the Village of Oak Park Heigh'" appeared before the Council in reference to a drainage problem at the cy Howalt residence which involve. the School District. the City of Stillwater" and the Vill.geof oak Park Heights. He stated that Mr. Jack Shelton. Raymond Johnson. Mayor of Oak Park Heights: and Floyd Keller of the School District (Oak Park Grade SChool) had lIY15t and looked at the situation. The storm sewer was graded to the Southeast and the storm water from. the area of the Oak Park School drains Northeast and flows onto Orleans Street. East down to the area of the Howalt residence. This was put in five years ago. Mayor Powell suggested that this matter be referred to the Public Works Committee. MR. ROBERI' STBINDORFF, appeared before the Council in reference to the changes in zoning in the Wild Pine. Plat whereby they are moving the area for Townhouses from. one section to another section from the preliminary Plat that was approved ~;' about a year ago. Gary Th~son. of the Orrin Thompson firm. presented to the City Clerk the legal d..c~tion as to the location of said Townhouses in the Wild Pines Addition to the City of Stillwater. Also he made a request for variances of 10 feet on the house side and 5 feet on the garage side. and that two adjoining buildings would not be closer than 15 feet. The proposed plat will consist of 80 foot lots and they will consist of approximately 12.000 square feet. MR. DUANE ARNDT. presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding this proposed preliminary Plat. (See copy of report in the file). The majority recommended approval. There was a180 a ~eport on the minority recommendation. '- . . .