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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-11 CC MIN . . (' 205 COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater. Minnesota January 11. 1972 7.30 1'. l~. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. ~r9hall. Present: Councilmen Balfanz. Lammers, peterson, Wohlers and President Powell ,'~ Absent: None Also Present: City Coorc~"dtor, Marshall: City Attorney, Kimmel: Superin- tendant of Public works, Shelton, Public Safety Director, Abrahamson: Director of parks & Recreation, 81ekum: consulting Engineer, Elliott: Planning Commission. Arndt Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Roger Gratiot WAVli - Mike McGrath Citizens: Robert McGarry. Robert Kelly. John Decurtins, owen Thomas, Ted Gillen, Bob Liberty, Jeffrey zoller DELEGATIONS - INDIVIDUAIS - PETITIONS MR. ROBERT Me GARRY appeared before the Council to explain the increases in the premium for the City's package Insurance. The Premium for the. 'Lily Lake Park is $4,764.00 of which $3,500.00 is for liability. The total premium for the Institutional policy for the current year is $22,652.00. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by counci~n Balfanz a resolution was introduced approving payment of the bill from the MCGarry-Kearney Insurance company in the amount of $22,652.00. (See Resolution "Directing the payment of Bills") This was theday and time set for a public hearing on the request of Independent School District No. 834 for the vacation of portions of Cherry and Harriet Streets. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the city, on December 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1971. MR. ROBERT KELLY, attorney for the School District appeared before the Council with maps and explained the proposed vacation in detail, and mentioned that there are no private property owners abutting on these portions of these two streets. MR. DUANE ARNDT, Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that according to Minnesota Statute Chapter 362 any plans for the property should be submitted to the Municipal Commission. He further stated that this peition failed to be submitted to the Planning Commission. MR. KELLY reported that at this time there has been no plans as to the manner in which this property will be sold. . . . . 206 . , (January 11, 1972 - continued) On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced to vacate the proposed portions of Cherry and Harriet Streets with the understanding that the School District does submit to the City's Planning Commission their proposal for disposal or conveyance of this property. (all in favor). DAVE TEMPLIN AND TOM MONTGOMERY of the Ecology Club of the Stillwater High School appeared before the City Council to present their program for the reeyling of bottles and cans. They are working through the Occupational Training Center in St. Paul. They are in need of a 25 x 45 foot area to place ten barrels for the collection of these bottles (clear, amber and brown and cans (steel and Aluminum). They are interested in cleaning up around the City of Stillwat~ and the initial investment would be for the barrels. This program would provide jobs for the handicapped at the OTC and would involve the youth of Stillwater. (' COUNCILMAN BALFANZ stated that he could get barrels for the program through the Andersen Corporation in Bayport. MAYOR POWELL suggested that they meet with the Public Works Committee and the City Coordinator and at this meeting work out something that is a little more sophisticated and report back to the City Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MR. MARSHALL recommended that the assessment to Mr. Maynard Nelson, 2316 Oak Ridge Road for Local Improvements 86 and 87 and 91 be denied, and Mr. Marshall was directed to write a letter to Mr. Nelson informing him of this action. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced awarding the contract for No. 2 Fu~l Oil for the City of Still- water for 1972 to Kilty-Ogren. (Council~n Balfanz opposed). (see resolutions). (Reason for the award - submitted bid on the first advertisement and everyone had every opportunity to bid on this item) THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 to 8:40 P. M. MR. MRSRALL reported that the Grant Application for the Sewer separation was rejected but not returned and will be considered again in the 1972 fiscal year. HOD does not anticipate receiving any monies for distribution until late october, 1972 for the year 1973. There will be no more information until November of this year. The City's stipulation agreement is being returned and at the present time we have no stipulation agreement with the PCA - it will have to be renegotiated for a new date that we start work on the separation. Secause of this information the resolution "Authorizing SSBlt to Complete All plans ~ for storm Sewer Separation, Local Improvement No. 97" was not introduced at this meeting but deferred to a future date. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Peterson the Clerk made the second reading of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 481, REGULATING TRAFFIC AND PARKING DURING SNCM EMERGENCIES AND PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF CALENDAR PARKING". The ordinance was read section by section followed by roll call after each section with the following results: . . . . . . , (January 11. 1972 - continued) 207 I'"' section 1 Ayes: Nays: All None section 2 Ayes: Nays: All None section 3 Ayes: councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, wohlers and president powell councilman Lammers Nays: Section 4 Ayes: Nays: All None The chair then put the question, "Shall this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordinance was adopted: """" Ayes: Nays: Councilmen Balfanz. peterson and president powell councilmen Lammers and Wohlers The City coordinator reported that notice of sale of $140,000 Improvement Bonds of 1972. series A bad been duly publisbed and tbat be bad met witb tbe Mayor in tbe coordinator's office on January 5. 1972. at 12.00 noon. He furtber stated tbat the bids received bad tben been opened and found to be as described in tbe tabulation of bids. copies of wbicb were distributed to tbe members present. He stated that be and the Mayor bad tben awarded sale of bonds to 'fbe First National Bank of st. Paul. Minnesota. Tbe Coordinator's report was approved and tbe tabulation of bids received was ordered to be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. NET INTEREST BIDDSR COUPON PRICE COST & RATE Tbe First National Bank of St. Paul 3.20% J.975 $139.468.00 $13,972.00 st. Paul, Minnesota (3.3266%1 First National Bank of Minneapolis MinneapoliS. Minnesota 3.25% 1975 $139.510.00 $14,140.00 (3.3666%) continental Illinois National Bank & Trust company 3.25% 1975 $139.440.00 $14.210.00 Chicago. Illinois (3.38333%1 Bane Northwest of Minneapolis Minneapolis. Minnesota 3.25% 1975 $139.020..00 $14.630.00 (3.4833%1 National city Bank of Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota 3.50% 1975 $140,028.00 $14,672.00 ~ (3.4933%1 American National Bank & Trust Co. St. paul, Minnesota 3.25% 1975 $138,964.00 $14.686.00 Farmers & Merchants state Bank (3.4966%1 Stillwater, Minnesota LaSalle National Bank Chicago. Illinois 3.25% 1975 $138.796.00 $).4,9504.00 (3.53666%) piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Minneapolis, Minnesota 3.30% 1975 $139,628.00 $15,232.00 (3.62666%) All bonds are beinq reoffered at par . . . ! . . 208 . (January 11, 1972 - continued) " The Coordinator presented proposed forms of bond and coupon for said bond issue, which were examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the ~~fice of the City Clerk-Coordinator. Councilman Peterson then introduced Resolution No. 4690, entitled "Resolution Authorizing Issurance of $140,000 Improvement Bonos of 1972, Series A, Fixing Their Form and Details. Directing Their Execution and Delivery, and providing for Their payment," and moved its adoption. Councilman Balfanz seconded the motion and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted AYE: Councilmen Balfanz, Lammers, Peterson, Wohlers and Mayor Pawe 11 and the following voted NAY: None whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. The interest rate was set at 5% per annum. on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a Resolution entitled "AtJ'!'HORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOJCLYN CENTER, SUPPORTING THE IATTER IN ITS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE COMMISSION OF TAXATION" was deferred to the next meeting for additional information. NEW BUSINESS on motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the purchase of the following securities from the City of Stillwater as principal was approved by the First National Bank of Minneapolis Escrow Account: 1,000 USA Treasury Bills Due. 1/31/72 Yield: 3.60 on motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers Change Order Ne. .3 for Local Impro\t '",'1nt No. 94 for the Tower Asphalt Co. in the amount of $360.00 was approved. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "CLOSING OUT THE 1963 REFUNDING BOND FUND, ESTABLISHING THE WILD PINES FINAL ADDITIONAL ESCROW' FUND AND CANCELLING CERTAIN INTER-FUND TRANSFERS". (see resolutions). The City Coordinator and the Council will meet on Friday, January 14, 1972 at 8:00 A. M. regarding salary negotiations. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers the Clerk made the first reading by title of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUL'l'IPLE DW'ELLINGS". (see ordinances) The Council requested that the proposed ordinance "REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF DEAD-BOLT LOCKS IN MULTIPLE DWELLINGS" he incorporateCl into the preceding Ordinance for Multiple Dwellings. - '~ " " . . . . , . r . ~. (January 11. 1972 - continued) APPLICATIONS On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman wohlers the following cigarette Licenses were granted: Alyce Howard - Valley Cafe 229 East Chestnut Street, Stillwater Wade Nelson 920 West Olive street. Stillwater Skogen Gulf Oil 108 South Third Street, Stillwater CaroIee Stewart - Last Chance cafe 304 North Main street, Stillwater Stillwater Lodge #179, B. P. O. E. 110 South Main Street, Stillwater James E. Wolf - wolf's Harbor 517 North Owens Street, stillwater Leonard yee - Bamboo Inn 241 South Main Street, Stillwater On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the following Soft-Drink Licenses were granted: colonial Investments, Inc. (Maple Manor Nursing Home) 1040 p.dison St., Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Alyce Howard _ valley Cafe 229 East Chestnut Street, Stillwater Wade R. Nelson 920 West olive Street, Stillwater Skogen Gulf Oil 108 south Third Street, Stillwater Carolee Stewart - Last Chance Cafe 304 North Main Street, Stillwater Stillwater Elks Lodge #179, B. P. o. E. 110 south Main Street, Stillwater James B. wolf - Wolf's Harbor 517 North owens Street, Stillwater Leonard Yee - Bamboo Inn 241 south Main Street, stillwater On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by councilman Balfanz the following contractor's Licenses under Ordinance No. 448 were granted: Bob Eardley Builders Supply 6332 oasis Avenue North, stillwater General I. H. Humphrey 9501 Clinton, Bloomington, Minnesota Brick Work 209 Renewa 1 New . . I , , , I I I I I I I i ! I . . . 210 (January 11, 1972 - continued) Martin G. KvaClS 1115 south Third street, stillwater carpentry & General Ma.plewood plumbing & Heating, Inc. Map.lEfollOod Sewer & Water. Ine. 1909 Clarence Street. St. Paul Excavating New suburban Lighting, Inc. (Ed Larson) 202 Crestwood Terrace, Stillwater Sign Erection Renewal The sussel company 1850 Como Avenue. st. Paul 55108 General Renewal Norman Wendt 1180 Rose Avenue. Lake Elmo. Mn. 55042 Masonry Contractor Renewal On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers a license "TO HAUL OVER CITY STREETS" was granted to Donald D. Larson (Larson Hauling), R. R. #2. Box 212, Stillwater. (new) On motion of councilman Wohlers, 3.2 BEER" license was granted to Main Street, Stillwater. seconded by councilman Lammers an "OFF SALE Carolee Stewart (Last Chance cafe), 304 North (renewal) on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Wohlers an .ON SALE 3.2 BEER" license was granted to Carolee Stewart - Last Chance Cafe, 304 North Main Street, stillwater. (renewal) . COMMUNICATIONS From the Department of Natural Resources and the St. Croix River Association Relating to the Establishment of a Game Refuge on the St. Croix River. (no action). From NSP regarding gas rate increases. (no action). From the Department of the Army regarding an application for the construction of a boat dock on the St. croix River opposite Stillwater adjacent to City property in St. Croix county by J. J. Brooksbank. The City coordinator was instructed to get more information regarding this proposal and how it will affect the City's property as to egress and ingress to this property. From Bob Liberty requesting permission to sharpen skates at the Lily Lake Arena. The matter was discussed and the Mayor instructed that Mr. Liberty meet with the Recreation Commission regarding the proposal and they in turn will bring it back to the council. CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. There have been several nominations to replace William O'Brien on the Recreation commission and these nominations have to be checked out with Mr. Hcwlard Jiran before a decision is reached. . ~ (' i_~ '- ,.- '-" . . . . ~ ~ (' '- ~ . (January II. 1972 - continued) 2. Mr. Marshall presented to the Council a copy of the Metro Sewer Board Capital Long Range Improvement plan. Discussion followed and Mr. Jack Shelton reported on the meeting he had attended in the afternoon of this same date. He reported that they will appoint an advisory board for Area No.6. The temporary cha~rman is Don McMann from South St. Paul. The five year plan is that the oak park Heights plant would be phased out and the Stillwater and Bayport plants would be kept for at least five years with tertiary treatment. 3. Mr. Marshall was directed to attend the hearing before the Municipal Commission in the matter of the resolution of the Town of Grant for incorporation as the Village of Grant. 4. Mr. Marshall informed the Council that the date of the hearing for the Hooley-Feely Annexation has been set for February 24, 1972 at the washington County Office Building, Stillwater at 10:00 A. M. along with other hearings that have been continued. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. on motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "Authorizing the payment of Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $5,265.00 to T. A. Schifsky for Local Improvement No. 95. (See resolutions - "Directing the payment of Bills"). Mr. Elliott explained that he is ~~taining 10% of the contract which is $2,000 which will more than cover the repair work that this firm has to do to satisfy their contract. The $5,265.00 is payment for work that is completed and is due the contractor). 2. Mr. Elliott discussed with the council the high sewage flows and a portion of this is due to high infiltration into the city's Sewage system, and this should be reduced in order to lower our rate payments to the Metro Sewer Board. This can be done by use of TV through the sewer lines. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Chief Abrahamson distributed to the Council a complete report for the year 1971 regarding the police and Fire Departments and stated that they have issued 2,205 parking tickets during the past year which did not show on this report. PUBLIC WORKS None ,!DMINISTRATlVE None PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Mr. Blekum distributed to the Council a financial report on the Ice Arena as of this date which is incomplete and will be brought up to date in the near future. (see detailed report in the files). 211 . . . . 212 . . \ .... {January 11, 1972 - continued} CI'l'Y ATTORNEY I S REPORT 1. Mr. Kimmel called the Council's attention to the letter from Independent School District No. 834 to Orrin Thompson regarding school sites and he suggested that they meet with the Planning commission and have them make some recommendations to the Council on this matter. UNFINISHED BOSINESS (out of order) 1. Councilman Lammers informed the Council that Phil Eastwood had contacted him regarding the Clark Oil case which will be coming up in Court. ') On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfan~ the City Coordinator was directed to contact Mr. Eastwood to set up a meeting. Al Ranum had stated that the Youth Group has takec over the First Presbyterian Church as their center and had moved in ~Jready. The Council felt that they should be aware of this and also that the building should be inspected to make sure that it is safe. Councilman Peterson suggested that the City Coordinator contact Mr. Ranum and see what the deal is regarding the use of this building. 2a Mra D~ ARNDT. Chairman of the Planning Commission made a suggestion that there be some type of coordination between the Planning Commission Committees and the Comittees of the City Council a 3a On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Peterson the City Coordinator was directed to write a letter of explanation to the parties that were sent bills for the fire alarm systema ORDINANCES la Second reading - "AMENDING ORDINANCE NOa 481, REGULATING TRAFFIC AND PARKING DURING SNOl EMERGENCIES ANDPROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF CALENDAR PARKING. 01 (Ordinance No. 485) 2. First Reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS. .. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: *1. Vacating Portions of Cherry and Harriet Streets a *2a Directing the payment of Bills (MCGarry-Kearney Agency and T. A. Schifsky). 3a Awarding Fuel Oil Bids to Kilty-Ogren. 4a Authorizing the Issuance of $140,000 Improvement Bonds of 1972, Series A, Fixing Their Form and D$tails, Directing Their Execution and Delivery, and providing for Their Payment a **5. Closing Out the 1963 Refunding Bond Fund, Establishing the wild Pines Final Addition Escrow Fund and Cancelling Certain In tAr-Fund Transfersa * Repassed January 25, 1972 ** Not lXepared in time for publication r ,- ~ , '- ~ . . . . . r r'- - - '-./ (January 11. 1972 - continued) ADJOURNME!NT on motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman WohlerF, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 P. M. ~(~ 6Z U_ . ~.-- Attest" ~5//bU?{1f Mayor city Clerk