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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Stillwater. Minnesota
January 11. 1972
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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section 1
Ayes:
Nays:
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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)
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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:
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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
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ADJOURNME!NT
on motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman WohlerF, the meeting
adjourned at 10:08 P. M.
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city Clerk