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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-12-07 CC MIN . . (' ~' . v 189 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota December 7. 1971 7.30 P. M. REGUIAR MEE'l'ING The meeting was called to order by President powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. MarshalL Present: councilmen Balfanz. Lammers, Peterson, 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: Bonding consultant, Ron Langness Press: st. Paul Dispatch - Jim Breeds stillwater BUening Gazette - Roger Gratiot WAVN - Mike McGrath Citizens: Maynard Nelson, Jerry Mahoney. owen Thomas, John DeCurtins, Weblos Cub pack #98 and leader. David SWanson: Bill Murray DELEGATIQIIS AND INDIVIDUALS MR. RON IANGHESS of the Springsted firm presented to the council the details for a bond sale to finance Local Improvement No. 103 for the wild pines Development~ The city Clerk presented to the council proposed forms of notice of sale for $140,000 Improvement Bonds of 1972~ The forms of notice were considered and approved by the council, and the clerk was directed to file said notices in his office and to attach a copy thereof to the minutes of this meeting. councilman Wohlers then introduced Resolution No. 4683, entitled "Resolution providing for Issuance and Public Sale of $140,000 Improvement Bonds of 1972", and moved its adoption~ Councilman Balfanz seconded the motion and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: All members present _ councilmen Balfanz, Lammers, Peterson, Wohlers and Mayor powell and the following voted against the same: None whereupon the resolution was declared adopted by the required 4/5 vote~ (see resolutions) . PUBLIC HEARING ON FLOOD PLAIN ZONING On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman wohlers the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO~ 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR A FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT~" 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 unaninously adopted. (see ordinances) . . \ ' . . . . 190 (December 7, 1971 - continued) Mr. william Murray questioned whether or not he could put a pole type building on his property and the city Coordinator informed him that his plans would have to be presented to the City Engineer and he would determine whether or not it would be flood proof, and make sure that the building would not wash away. The Muller Boat Works is outside of the Flood Plain area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the second reading of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN MATERIALS ON CITY STREETS" was delayed until December 21, 1911 for furt.her revisions. Discussion was held regarding an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383. THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRtr"tION OF MULTIPLE DHELLINGS". This was the day and time set to open bids on Official Advertising for the City for 1972. On motion of councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the Clerk was directed to open the one bid received from the Stillwater Gazette. On motion of Councilman Peterson, se~onded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR OFFICIAL ADVERTISING FOR THE CITY FOR 1972 TO THE STILLWATER GAZETTE". (see resolutions). 1NDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS (out of orderl MR. MAYNARD OLSON, 2316 Oak Jt:idge Road appeared before the Council and raad a memorandum regarding his assessment for Local Improvements 86 and 87 which were done in 1969. (See the Improvement File for the details of the Mmbrandum). on motion of councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Attorney, City coordinator, the Consulting Engineer and the Director of Public Works will meet with Mr. Nelson and review this matter and present a recommendation to tne Council on December 21, 1971. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continuedl This was the day and time set to open bids on Fuel Oil for the City for 1972. On motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Council rejected the one bid received for fuel oil and the Clerk was directed to re-advertise for bids returnable on December 21, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. and that bid proposals be mailed to all the local bulk fuel dealers in the city cf Stillwater._ NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced employing Albert Schmoecke1 as a seasonal Maintenance Man at the Lily Lake Ice Aren~ at a salary of $600.00 per month. (see resolutions). ~ ,~ '- . . . . . . ,-. ~ --../ (December 7, 1911 - continued) on motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Lammers the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 481, REGtJLA,TING TRAFFIC AND PARltING DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM OF CALENDAR PARKING." proposed amendments - 1. Make North" Thi.rd street from Myrtle Street to Laurel Street a Snow Emergency Route 2. would allow parking on both sides of streets on which parking meters are located. 3. Would allow parking on both sides of Churchill Street between Third Street and Fifth street and on Pourth Street between willard Street and Hancock Street after snow has been removed. 4. would allow parking on both sides of North Fourth Street between Myrtle Street and Mulberry Street. 5. would allow parking only on the West side of Third street between Myrtle Street and Laurel Street. (The Mayor declared a recess from 8:35 to 8:45 P. M.) on motion of councilman Larm\8rS, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the hea.ring date for a special Use Permit, Case NO. 112 (William H. powell) was set for December 21, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. on motion of councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a Change Order #3 for Tower Asphalt for Local Improvement No. 98. project No. 2 in the amount of $244.00 for guard posts around fire hydrants. APPLICATIONS on motion of councilman peterson, seconoed by councilman Balfanz the following CIGARE"r'l'E LICENSES were approved and granted for 1972: (renewals) wallace Abrahamson Stillwater Municipal Building, Stillwater Lyle Anderson - st. Ccoix Rexall Drug Co. 132 south Main Street, Stillwater Eagles Lodge Aerie #94 227 South Main Street, Stillwater c. H. Felix 413 South Greeley Street, Stillwater paul R. Glaser 208 North Second Street, Stillwater Jack Hooley - Supermarket 902 so~th Fourth Street, Stillwater Jack Hooley - Supermarket 405 East Myrtle Street, Stillwater William Kinsel second and Chestnut st.z:"eets, Stillwater Ed Knefelkamp 1101 North owens Street, Stillwater 191 . . \ r . . . 192 . . (December 1. 1971 - CDn~.a..II"''''''''' Milton Krelitz - Ree~ Drug store 201 south Main street, stillwat.~ E. James Meister 901 south Fourth StL"eet, Sti.llwater Midland Cooperatives, Inc. 501 North Main street, Stillwater Mulberry po~~nt Development corp. 231 East ~tle Street, Stillwater Arthur r. Raduenz, Jr. - Stillwater Motor Co- 326 south Main Street, Stillwater veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #323 124 North Main Str~~t, Stillwater walter B. A. Wolf - Wolf Marina awy. 9S and 96. Stillwater Dale c. Mattison - Lakeview MelDOJ:ial Hospital west Anderson Street, stillwater Thomas Greeder wasbington county courthouse, Sti...lwater ThomaS Greeder Washington county Office Building, stillwater on motion of councilman Balfanz. saconded by councilman wohlers the follOWing SOFT DRINK LICENSES were granted for 1972: (renewals) Joel Blekum - Lily Lake park 1208 South Greeley Street, Stillwater C. H. Felix 413 South Greeley, stillwater Fratexnal Order of Bagles No. 94 227 south Main street, stillwater Jack Hooley - supermarket 40S Bast ~tle Street, Stillwater Jack Hooley - supermarket 902 south Fourth Street, stillwater William Kinsel 118 Bast Chestnut Street, Stillwater Bd tcnefelkamp 1101 Horth owens, Stillwater Milton ~el1tz - Reed Drug Co. 201 south Main street, stillwater E. James Meister 901 south Fourth Street; stillwater Midland Cooperative 501 North Main Street, Stillwater Mulberry point Development 231 East Myrtle Street. Stillwater r r , . . - '- I" '--' ~ . . " . ,- -../ v (December 7, 1971 - continued) Arthur Raduenz, Jr. - Stillwater Motor Co. 326 South Main Street, Stillwater VFW - Greeder-Hinds-Comfort Post #323 124 North Main. Stillwater On motion of Counci~n wohlers. seconded by Councilman Peterson the following nON SALED LIQUOR LICENSES were approved for 1972: B. J. Meister 901 South Fourth Street, Stillwater (renewal) Mulberry Point Development Corporation - The Annex 231 Bast Myrtle Streee, Stillwater (Bonds in the amount of $3,000.00 were also approved) on motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following Contractor I. Licenses were granted under Ordinance No. 448 and new applicants are to be instructed regarding pe~mits: (renewals) ABC Developers and Builders 1410 South Greeley Street. Stillwater GENERAL CONTRACTING Roy H. Dick 122 Seventh Street. North Hudson. Wisconsin 54016 PAINTING AND 1\LLIED TRADES ~edtke Construction 7840 Harold Avenue. Golden Valley. Minnesota GENERAL Robert Hagstrom Route *3. Stillwater GENERAL Gordon Jackson 812 West Abbott Street. Stillwater CEMENT AND MASON WORK Giebler-Jahnke Woodworking. Inc. 1111 South First Street. Stillwater GENERAL Donovan D. Langness woodland Cabinet and Construction Co. General -Sam Miller 606 Ninth Street. Rudeon. Wisconsin 54016 GENERAL Moelter Construction Co.. Inc. 2938 ouant Avenue North. Stillwater GENERAL Marvin Richert Decorating 1123 So~ I Fifth Street. Stillwater PAINTING AND DECORATING . New On motion of Councilman Lammers. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following miscellaneous licenses were granted for 1972: (ren6wa1s) Dale R. Jacobson 1220 South ~ifth Street. Stillwater "TO HAUL OVER CITY STREETS" Thompson isposa1 Service, Inc. Garry B. Thompson 2920 Quant Avenue North. Stillwater "TO HAUL OVER CITY STREETS" George Wohlers 709 West Myrtle Street. Stillwater OPERATOR'S LICENSE. AMUSEMENT AND MUSIC MACHINES . 193 . . . 194 . . " , . (December 7. 1971 - continued) On motion of councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz an "OFF SALE" LIQUOR LICENSE WAS GRANTED TO: Mulberry Point Development - The Annex 231 East Myrtle Street. Stillwater (renewal) subject to the approval of the Liquor control Commissioner. Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 also was approved. CllMIIlR!ICATIONS Rone CITY CooRDINATOR'S REPORT 1. Mr. Marshall informed the council that Mr. Sidney Wihren's term on the Planning Commission will expire December 31, 1971 and Mr. Don Carlson finds that he will be unable to continue to serve on the Rousing Authority.. Mayor powell stated that if any of the council members knew of any interested citizens to fill these positions ~ey were to notify him, and he would contact Mr. Wihren to see if the is willing to serve another term. 2. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that he had a meeting with the Stillwater Retail council on the feasibility of making Water Street and Main Streets one~ay, and that there were some objections regarding loading zones. 3. Mr. Marshall will be in St. Paul on Thursday relative to the new tax bill and sometime after that., possibly next Tuesday the council can meet on the matter of recertification of the Tax Levy. 4. Mr. Marshall asked the council if they felt that they could pick up some of the maintenance costs for the library, especially the outside costs and that they would be agreeable to pay for the cost of repai.ring the steps on the Third Street side. (This was agreeable to the council). s. Mr. Marshall reported that the Municipal commission hearings would be continued on Friday, December 10th at 9:30 A. M. follOWing two full days on Dece.r 2 and 3. COMMI'rl'EE REPORTS pUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of c~uncilman peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the city coordinator was instructed to write a letter to the Historical Society indicating that if they ar.e interested in obtaining the old fire ladder truck that they should find some place to put or store it by February lS, 1912. 2. The matter of wh) should be called in snow emergencies was discussed and Mr. s~elton was directed to inform Mr. Hagen that he will be notified by the police Department regarding his crews to work during snow storms and he in turn will contact the men in his department to take care of the situation. 3. Questions were raised regarding the lightto be put up in Washington Park and why they are not up as of tria date. Mr. Shelton stated they didn't know where to put them, and since Mr. Abrahamson was on vacation they we~e unable to find out. He further stated that NSP changed the yard light request to regular street lights. (Mr. Marshall is to check into this matter) . ~ r ( '-" '~ . . . . (December 7, 1971 - continued) o ~ 4. The committee recommended that we have four yard type lights at skating arena - 2 down close to the arena and two by the gates. matter is to be referred to the Recreation Commission. the This 5. The matter of the entrances and exit to the Lily Lake Park was discussed at some length but no conclusion reached on this matter at this time. 6. The Fire Department again made a request for a humi~ifier for the dormitory in their department. It was suggested that a test be made of the humidity in this department before authorizing this purchase. ADMINISTRATIVE 0, No report pa.'D1n:l AND RECREATION 1. The co-.i..ion feels that they are loosing money on conce.8ions'and requested permission to purchase several vending machines. wbichwould pay for thellUlelves. on motion of councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilll'liln peterson. the Council authorized the Recreation Commission to purchase the conc.siion machines in question on a cash basis. CITY A'l"l'ORNBY' S RBPOR'l' Mr. ItialDlll brought up the matter of the appeal on the Pine Tr.eT'ra,~~ project made by Oscar Benson. This money has been paid by the propertYc:J'fII'leX'lIthat were a.sessed for this project and he requested permission to make8:settlement of possibly $3,200.00. on motion of councilman Lanlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the City Attorney was instructed to make as favorable settlement as pos8ible but that the award should not exceed $3,200.00. COHSULTIIIG ENGINEER'S REPORT (out of order) r- Mr. Elliott presented Estimate No. 6 from the Koelter Construction Co. for Local Improvement No. 98, project No. 1 (North Second Street and sixth Avenue South) in the amount of $36,847.05. i.... on motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced directing the payment of bills including the estimate from M8e1ter Construction co. (see resolutions). ORDINANCES 195 1. Second reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, Tim ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR A FLCOD PLAIN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT". (Ordillnce No. 483) 2. Firat Readi...g - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 481, REGULATING TRAFFIC AND PARKING DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM OF CALENDAR PARKING". 196 (December 7, 1971 - continued) RIlSQLllTIONS The following resolutions were read and. on roll call were uni::.ulmore ly adopted: 1. Resolution providing for Issuance and PUblic Sale of $140.000 Improvement Bonds of 1972" (Wild Pines Sewer and water). 2. Awarding the Contract for Official Advertising for 1972 (Stillwater Gazet.te). 3. Bmploying Albert schmoeckel as Seasonal Maintenance Man at the Lily Lake park Ice Arena. 4. Directing the payment of Bills 5. Employ Howard Anez - caretaker Staple. Field Warming House. AdiOUl'nMnt on :lIOtiOllof councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Meting adjournad at 9.50 P. M. e)dh -- .~~..,.- Mayor mast. ~O~.,t{~~Uf. . Clerk r .