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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-08 CC MIN 220 . . . COUNCIL '~IfAMBER Stillwater. Minnesota February 8. 1972 7.30 P. M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell The Invocation was given by Mr. MarshalL. Present: councilmen BaLfanz, Peterson, Wohlers and President Powell. Absent; councilman Lammers Also Present: City Coordinator, Marshall: City Attorney, KimmeL: Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton: Public Safety Director, Abrahamson: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: Consulting Engineer, Elliott Press: Stillwater Bvening Gazette - G~atiot Citizens: Norris swager, Jerry WaLlace, Robert Liberty, Jeffery zoller DELEGATIONS/INDIVIDUALS/PETITIONS A request by Mr.. Norris Swager for a side yard variance of 1.5 feet on each side of a proposed home to be built at 103 Lakeside Drive was ap,?rovea by the Planning Commission on February 7, 1972, if there was a satisfactory percolation test received on this lot. On motion of councilman Peterson, secondea by Councilman Wohlers the council followed the recommeneation of the planning Commission ana granted the 1.5 siae yard variance to Norris swager for a lot at 103 Lakeside Drive ana also granted the permit for the septic tank. subject to a favorable perCOlation test. Motion carried. On motion of councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman Wohlers a request by Mr. Robert Steindorff to locate a home on one acre of unplatted land in the SB~ of the NE\ of section 32 (West of Greeley Street), and to install a septic tank at that location was referred to the Planning and Zoning commission. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Council authorized the installation of a septic Tank on Lot 4. Hillcrest Addition as requested by Rober.t Steindorff, subject to favorable results of a percolation test. UNFINISHED BUSINBS~ At 4;30 P. M. the following bids were opened for a Skate Sharpening Concession at the Lily Lake Park Arena. (Advertisement for bids appeared in the Stillwater Evening Gazette on January 28, 1972). Bid No. 1 Robert Liberty 1012 South Secone Street Stillwater, Minnesota Bid Price 60(: per pair ~ ,- '- . . \ J .. . . . (February 8. 1972- continued) 221' . o - Bid NOa 2 Les Thompson & John Lindell Stillwater, Minnesota Bid Price 7S~ for Hockey Skates $1.00 for figure skates Mr. Marshall and Mr. Blekum recommended the awarding of the contract to Robert Liberty. On motion of councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman Wohlers the contract for the Skate Sharpening Concession at the Lily Lake Park Arena was awarded to Robert Liberty at a bid price of 60~ per pair. ,-, On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 381, REGULATING THE ICEEPING OF DOGS" (by raising the pound fees). 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. On motion of councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Wohlers the Clerk. made tbe second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383. THE ZONING ORDINANCE. BY REVIS ING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUC'l'ION OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS II . 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 que.tion. "Shall this ordinance pass?" and on roll call the ordinance was unanil!Dusly adopted. on motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman wohlers the Clerk. made the a.cond reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 368. ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES". 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. on motion of councilman p~terson. seconded by councilman wohlers the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 377. RElATING TO CONNECTION TO TIlE SlINITARY SEWER SYSTEM". 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. on motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman wohlers the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 RELATING TO SOLID WAS'rE COLLECTION". The ordinance was read sAction 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 raIl call the ordinance was ~nanimousIy adopted. NEW BUSINESS on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers an Excav~Lor's surety Bond for Junker Excavating to dig in ~ity streets was approved. . . '" . t . . l I ~ 222 . . (February 8, 1972 - continued) On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman wohlers the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitlea "AN ORDIN1oNCE ADOPTING THE WASHIIlG'1'ON COUNTY MODEL SUBDIVISION CODE". on motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OE' AN ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE" (New Grand Cafe _ Danny walk.er to include the Annex cocktail LOunge). (See resolutionsl On motion of councilnan Balfanz, seconded by councilman peterson a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COOPDlNATOR TO ENTER INTO A STIPULATION AGREEMEN'l' WITH THE MINNESOTA POLlDI'ION CONTROL AGENCY." (see resolution8)~ On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING 8Sm 'to COMPLBrE PINAL PLANS AND SP8CIPICATIONS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMEN'r moo 91, STORM SBWER SBPARATION". (see resolutions). On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING BNTERING INTO A JOIN'!' POWBR AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A GAS RATS At.rra>RITY FRANCHISB AGREEMENT". (see resolutions).. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the date of the regular meeting of February 22, 1912 was changed to February 29, 1912. (The change was due to the political caucuses being held on the 22nd of February). On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman wohlers the job clas.ification for Albert Schmoeckel at the Lily Lake Ice Arena was changed from Seasonal to permanent, and also Howard Anez would be kept on a part-time basis for the summer months for park work. APPL:ICATIONS on motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the following licenses were granted under Ordinance No. 448: Joseph D. Wells, Jr. - Action Taping, Inc. 2532 - 118th Street Avenue N. Woo Coon Rapids, Minnesota DR'!WALL TAPING NEW capp Homes 3355 Hiawatha Avenue, Minneapolis, MD. GENERAL RENEWAL E. T. Eliason painting & Decorating 4356 Nicolls Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota PAINTING AND DECORATING NEW On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a license to operate pool tables was granted to Glen L. Karloske, 311 South Main Street, Stillwater, Minnesota (3 pool tables) - New ~~JNICATIONS From the Municip~l commission continuing the Grant Township Incorporation from February 9, 1972 to March 3D, 1972. ~ ~ ,. . . I I "" . . . (February 8. 1972 - continued) 223' . r- . CITY COORDINATOR'S REPORT 1. There will be a meeting with the Highway Department and the Chamber of Commerce on February 29, 1972 to discuss zoning changes in the Downtown Area. 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Public Safety Director ana the City Coordinator were authorized to work out the best deal possible for an animal control pickup truck with the price not to exceed $1,250.00. 3. The city Coordinator was directed to proceed with the installation of the warning signals at 4th and Myrtle Streets according to the proposal received from the Linner Electric company in the amount of $965.00. 4. Mr. Marshall reported on the tax information from the Citizens League and Stillwater taxes are 31st lowest of the communities over 2,500. On a $25,000.00 home the taxes are $J8l.00. The Village of Bayport is fourth lowest. '"""' 5. The Metro Transit Commission is working with the valley ~ransit in stillwater in order to create a new image for our bus transportation. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. On February 17th Mr. Elliott will attend the Metro Sewer Board meeting when they are to explain how the 1971 sewer bills were calculated. 2. Mr. Elliott also stated that there could be a change in signs for traffic purposes which would be picture type signs and would be on the order used in the foreign countries. r, OOMMI'l'TBE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. wallace Abrahamson donated his persoral first-aid kit for use at the Lily Lake Arena. The City will furnish the missing items in this kit. 2. Regarding the signs that would be changed, the cost of this, if and when they are changed, the rough estimate would be $50,000.00 for the city of Stillwater. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Regarding the recycling project - Councilman Balfanz will provide the barrels, the high school will have publicity on the project a~the end of this month or early in March. The barrels will be painted and stenciled as to the kind of bottl.es that are to be placed in them. Mr. Shelton has permission from the Water Board to put the barrels inside their fence. ADMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND RECREATION No report CITY AT~RNEY'S REPORT ~ IIOne . \ , . . r . . I;; I, 224 . (February 8, 1972 - continued) ORDINANCES 1. second reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 381 REGULATING THE KEEPING OF DOGS It 6 2. Second Reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS" . 3. Second reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 377, RELATING TO CONNECTION TO THE SANITARY Sf.WBlt SYSTEM". 4. Second reading - OIAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION". 5. Second reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 368. ESTABLISHING SDlBR SERVICB CHARGES N .. 6. First reading (by title) "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON COtlN'l'Y MODEL SUBDIVISION CODE". On motion of councilman Peterson, seuonded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "Directing the payment of Bills".. (see resolutions.) RESOLU'l'IONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Directing the payment of Bills 2.. Authorizing the Extension of an on-Sale Liquor License ond Sunday On-sale Liquor License (Danny Wal"'.er - New Grand Cafe - extend to include the Annex) 3. Authorizing the Mayor and the city coordinator to Enter Into a Stipulation Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution control Agency. 4. Authorizing BSBII to Complete Final Plans and Specifications for Local Iaaprove_nt No. 97, Storm Sewer Separation. s. Authorizing Er.tering into a Joint power Agreement for the preparation of a Gas Rate Authorit~ Franchise Agreement. llDJOURHMIlIl1' On motion of Councilman WohJers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the meeting adjourned at 8140 P. M. ~~~,~~~'f Mayor Attest: City Clerk. r' 'v . . .