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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-07-11 CC MIN . 300 . . COUNCIL CIlAMIlER stillwater, Minnesota July 11. 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, Lammers, Peterson, Wohlers and President Powell Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator, Marshall: City Attorney, KililDel: Super- intendent of Public works. Shelton; Public Safety Director, Abrahamson; Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum; Consulting Engineer, Elliott; Chairman of Planning and ZOning commission, Arndt Press: St.. Paul Dispatch - Jim Braede Stillwater Evening Gazette - Anita Buck Citizens: Herb Balfanz, Jerry WallEs, Jeff zoller, Pat Needham, Tom Jubl. Jerry Mahoney, Gary Laidig, John DeCurtins, Jr., INDIVIDUALS-DELEGATIONS-PETITIONS This was the day and time set for a public hearing on a variance request from Herbert Balfanz for a lot size variance to build a house at 814 West Rice Street - Case No. 119. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on June 29, 1972 and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the property in question. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Balfanz briefly explained that the Building Inspector sometime about four years ago laid out plans for these two lots and one house was built at that: time and sewer and water has been stubbed in for both lots. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Lammers the requested variance was granted to Herbert Balfanz at 814 We.t Rice to build a second home as reco...nded by the Planning and Zoning Commission. PETITION from residents in Forest Hills requesting the vacation of the last 30 linear feet of Harriet Drive from a point where the Southwest end of Harriet Drive terminates at the present City limits in Bergen's Forest Hills Addition. Mr. Marshall requested that this petition be held until after the annexation hearings on the 18th to see what is going to happen to the development of this area South of Forest Hills and the Council concurred. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the above petition from Forest Hills was tabled. ~ " . . I \ . ~ (July 11, 1972 - con~inued) . PETITION from four property owners on North Broadway requesting the installation of sanitary sewer services for their homes. Sewer extensions in this area would possibly require a lift station and there is sewer already in North First Street. The possibility of increasing the project was discussed. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the Council accepted the petition and ordered a feasibility study report to be made by the Engineer along with cost estimates and to scbedule a hearing on Tuesday, August 22. 1972 at 7:30 P. M. (see resolutions). PETITION from Rlvercrest Romes to vacate that portion of Maryknoll Drive lying south of the BOuth line of Oakridge Road in the Fairmeadows No. 3 Addition to the City of Stillwater. /'\ On IDOtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lallll8rs the petition for the vacation of a portion of Maryknoll Drive was accepted and the date of September 5, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. was set for a hearing on the proposed vacation. HEW BUSTUR.c;S (out of order) On IIlOtion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Lalllllers the date of the first Council ..eting in September was changed from September 12th to September 5, 1972 due to a conflict with the primary Blection Date. D1R1U!:&.T:IOHS OR :INDIVIDUALS (continued) President Powell introduced GARY LAIDIG at this time who is running for the office of House of Representatives for District 51-A and has been endorsed by the Re~lican party. PATRICK HEBDRAM, president of the Stillwater Jaycees appeared before the Council requesting a three day 3.2 Beer License for a Beer Garden in Lowell Park during LWohorjack Days. On JIOtion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson a three day "3.2 On Sale Beer License" was granted to the Stillwater Jaycees for a Beer Garden in Lowell Park during Lumberjack Days, and the fee for same was waived. -, Discussion followed regarding the fact that there were no fireworks display in the City of Stillwater on July 4th this year. Mr. Needham explained for the past two years that Mr. Karloske of the pla Mar Recreation had paid for these displays and that possibly due to the lack of capital and thanks did not do the ... this year. He explained that the Jaycees had nothing to do with the fireworts at all - last year they did take care of the concessions. He felt that Mr. Karlaske should be thanked for his donations in the past. - , J OLD BUSINESS 1. The date for the public hearing on the Concept Plan of the Housing Authority has been reset for July 25, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. 2. Discussion was held at this time on the condition of the Legion Beach property in Wisconsin. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON explained tltl t he has had numerous telephone calls from irate parents on their children. The Stillwater Police Department and the St. Croix County authorities have made raids and have come up with drugs and marijuana and they have been running all juveniles u...1f}r 18 out at 10:00 P. M. St. Croix County and the State of Wisconsin has one possible solution of charging parking privileges after 10 P. M. but that might force them to go elsewhere. 301 . . . 302 . . .... . (July 11, 1972 - continued) . . COUNCILIIAll BALFANZ Commission meeting area were to again ing or picnics. stated that this matter had been discussed at the Recreation and they wondered if there would be better control if the be developed as a beach, or charge admission for boat launbh- PATRICK NEEDHAM reported on the Jaycees' project on the improvement of the property to the North of the bridge.. They have put in the culvert and they hope to finish off the road and put in the guideposts and remove some of the trees. The Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Commission would like this area to be used for boating and camping grounds. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON felt the real solution would be to have either a beach or campgrounds with a leased deal and charge admission COUNCILMAN LAMMERS commented that the money that we are spending to have our men patrol this area is not benefiting the people 8S a whole and he felt that we should explore the possibility of working with St. Croix County and develop the place and until that can be done that we could possibly baracade" the road. CHIEF ABRAHAMSON questioned the City's liability and MR. KIMMEL stated that we are liable if somebody gets hurt - that we have a liability to correct any dangerous situations if they exist. MAYOR POWELL felt that We should get cleanup work cone here and work with St. Croix County on this matter. MR. MARSHALL stated that to protect the City's liability that the City could hire somebody to go in there on a part time basis and get the glass picked up. MAYOR POWELL stated that if the youngsters continue to use it they should be inforlEd that it will have to be kept clean and the City should put up signs warning them of this fact - that the grounds must be kept clean. 3. The matter of the water freeze-ups on North Second Street will be resolved by the Board of Water CODlissioners. \ I NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Kimmel stated that there was little point in having the first reading of an ordinance "ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF STILIJiATER n - A. B. Jackson Property, since this property is included in the pending annexations to be heard before the Municipal Commission on July 18, 1972. Therefore, the first reading was not held at this time. 2. Also the motion to schedule a public hearing on the final plat of the A. B. Jackson property was held over until a future meeting. 3. Councilman Balfanz and Councilman Lammers expressed a need that they should have a chance to interview the last four or five applicants for the Building Inspector job for the City of Stillwater before the Council would take final action on this matter. BARNEY BROWN, one of the final five considered for this position, stated that this decision was to be made by the council as he was informed when he was interviewed. Then he received a letter from Mr. Marshall stating that the position had been filled. He further stated that this position .hould be a part-time job since we have no industrial construction going on here and he bid on the job at $800.00 per rrDnth and they are proposing to pay this man $2,150.00 more per year than what he had put in for it. (Donald wagner was to be hired at $915.00) MR. MARSHALL stated that the job was not put out on bids on the kino of siary wanted. . """' (July 11, 1972 - continued) . OO~ILMAN LAMMERS stated that this is a very important position in the light of the new developments to the West of the City and felt they would be lax if they u.id not look at the final five applicants for this position. MAYOR POWELL added that it was the recommendation of this Committee that this would go before the Council. The Council actually does the hiring and they have to pass a resolution employing the person and setting the salary. MR. MARSHALL stated he could contact these people ana the Council caD interview them and come to a conclusion. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8.25 to 8.45 F. M. 4. On motion of councilman Peterson, aecancJed by Councilman Lanmers upon the recommendation of the Public Safety committee a resolution was introduced promoting Donald aeberg to the rank of Sergeant in the Police Department, retro-active to July 1. 1972. (see resolutions). 5. On notion of COWlC'ilJDan La_rs. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Clerk made the first reading" by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMBHDING ORDINANCE NO. 426. RELATING TO GARBAGE RATES". Mr. Marshall explained that Mr. Junker has requested an increase of 50~ per month for the regular customers and no increase for the Senior Citizens. This would be an increase from $8.25 per quarter to $9.75 per quarter. Mr. Kimmel suggested that we ask for the reason for the increa.e and then set up some kind of a lDBeting on this matter. Mr. Marshall was directed \:0 notify Mr. Jack Junker that a meeting would be setup prior to the second reading Cloi some information is needed regarding this increase. 6. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the one bid received for the replacement of the concrete driveways was rejected as recommended by the COnsulting Engineer. and Mr. Elliott will negotiate directly with TOwer Asphalt on the replacemant of these driveways. (The one bid received was from Terry Kellogg). 7. Discussion of the Shelter COrporation proposal for a 56 Unit Townhouse project was held over for a future meeting since SOIll8 of the parties involVtld were unable to be in attendance this evening. 8. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Balfanz the date of July 25. 1972 at 7:30 P. M. was set for a public hearing on Ca.e No. 121 for Joseph Aysta, 116 North Everett Street for a variance to build a garage. 9. On mtion of councill'Dllft Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the council authorized the use of city owned property at the intersection of North OWens and McKusick Lake for a Corn Eating Contest during Lumber- jack Day. and they are to work through the Public safety Director, the City Coordinator and the City Attorney. tHolfl. Harbor). 10. The second reading of an Ordinance "ADOPTING THE K>DEL CIVIL DEFENSE CODE! was postponed until it can be reviewed by the Administrative COlllllittee. 11. On motion of Councilman Peterson, second~d by Councilman wohlers a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO ERWIN MONTGOMERY CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 103 - WILD PINES SEWER AND WATER". (see resolutions) 12. MR. MARSHALL announced the PCA has approved the stipulation for the Orrin Thompson Development authorizing the use of the Wildpines sewers subject to certain modifications in the system with control devices in the Nelson Street Lift station,. . 303 . . . . 304 (July 11. 1972 - continued) . . Mr. Kimmel reported that the language has been changed but the substance is the same and also that the croixwood extensions had been approved. The PCA also waives any legal action against the City because of violations of the law - there is no reference in the stipulation about any suit. He said the PCA staff was extremely cooperative and were very agreeable and also that the METRO SEWER BOARD was very helpful and cooperative in this matter. as well as the Metx:o Council staff. On motion of councilman Lammers, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced authorizing the Mayor and City Coordinator to execute the stipulation agreement as presented. DETJU:a.TION lout of ordnr) TOM JUHL from the Valley Athletic Association appeared before the Council requesting an "ON SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE" for the Lily Lake Park for July 29 and 30th. 1972. The proceeds will go to the Little League Hockey Association and the V. A. A. ~ On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the cit.y Coordinator was authorized to issue an "ON SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE" during Lumberjack Days. July 29 and 30th to the Valley Athletic Association. APPLYCATIONS On motion of councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers "ON SALE. and .OFF SALE" 3.2 Beer Licenses were granted to the North Hill Gulf (Merton G. Schell. James L. Nauman). 1101 North Owens street. Stillwater for one year. (J:enewal-name change). On mtion of Councilman wohlers. seconded by Councilman Balfanz a General contractor's License was granted to Erickson oil PrOducts. 509 Second Street, Hudson, Wisconsin (new) From Wolf's Harbor, 517 North owens Street, Stillwater for "ON SALE" and "OFF SALE" 3.2 Beer Licenses. (First Reading). From the Stillwat3r Jaycees - 3.2 "ON SALE" Beer License for July 27-28-29, 1972 - no fee - (Action taken under Delegations) Valley Athletic Association - 3.2 On Sale Beer License for July 29 and 30 - no fee - (Action taken under Delegations) COMMUNICATIONS From Bud Fraser and Mrs. Carl Hohlt regarding vandalism in the Pioneer Park Area. Discussion followed regarding what should be done with the problem of articles and equipment be tbrown over the bluffs of the park and what type of fencing could be erected. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Lammers the City Coordinator was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Bud Fraser and Mrs. Carl Hohlt thanking them for their concern and that the Council has taken their letter under advisement. . . \ l" . .~ """ """ ~ (July 11, 1972 - continued) CITY COORDINA'l'OR' S REPORT L Mr. Marshall stated that he and Mr. Kimmel are hopeful of settling the labor negotiations with the Police and Fire Departments this week _ the State has extended the time limited to July 25, 1972. 2. There will be a special meeting regarding street and sidewaLk construc- tion and a180 what method of assessment will be used for assessing the ~id8Walk8 - if the intersections will be put back into the project or if the City will become involved. 3. On IlIOtion of Councilman Lammers. seconded by Councilman Peterson the matter of sewer meters for HOoley Wholesale Meats and the Maple Island was referred to Duane Elliott to check into and report back at the next meeting. 4. There will again be a softball game with the Old Timers Softball Team and the City Employees - date to be set. 5. The annexation hearibg~ will be continued on July 18, 1972 and hopefully this Wi.ll be the final conclusion. 6. on JIIOtton of CouncilJDan Peterson, seconded by Councilmal1 Lammers the City Coordinator was directed to write a letter to SSP. thanking them for their contribution of $2,500 worth of conveyor belting for the Lily Lake Ice Arena and send a copy to the pre.s. 7. July 20; 1972 there will be at-eting of the Task porce of the Metro Council on open Space at the Stillwater Municipal Building at 7: 30 P. M. 8. Mr. Marshall reported on the D1ltch Elm Disease 2hot.ographs taken .by Air Tech of Richfield and it shows tbat,property along Brown's Creek and the Dutch Town area of wetlands, there are considerable inS ications of di.eased trees. About 2S sample. have been sent in and 6 to this point have been sent back as being positive and must be removed. ae is working with the County on chemicals that will retard the growth of the disease. There i. a pr(1blem in disposing of the trees but the County will soon have a chipper that will take care of them. OOHSIJIJr.tNG bG.tNEl!:R'S UPORT 1. The plans were presented for the sewer and water extensions for the croi.X1<<Jod Development, First Addition. on motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Lammers a reaolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE CLERK TO ADVERTISE POR BIPS POR LOCAL IMPROVBIlEIrr 110. 106" - bide to be returneble on August 3, 1972 at 3,00 P. M. (see resolutions). 2. DiSCUssion was held regarding partial par-nt to the Tower Asphalt Co. for the 1971 street program. If the City retained 2% of the bid this \ftJu1d be over $10,000 which should be ample to cover the sodding and cleanup that remains on this project along with the replace.nt of the concrete driveways. PUBLIC SAFll~ COMMITTI!I! REPORTS 1. On motion of counCilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced appointing John zoller as Captain of the Volunteer Fire Department at a salary of $30.00 per month, subject to the regular probationery period. (see resolutions) 2. The cOIMlittee recomended the post.ing of speed limit signs of 10 miles per hour at the Lily Lake Park Recreational Area. (The City Attorney recommended that the City follow up the survey requested by the Highway Department of last year.) 305 . . 306 . . I ~ l . (July 11, 1972 - continued) 3. They requested that Mr. Shelton take care of reinforcing the gas pipes at the Southeast corner of the Police Station. PUBLIC WORKS No report ADMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced for the retaining of Nancy Hagen as a Figure Skating Instructor on a 50/50 basis. (see resolutions). 2. The City Coordinator was airected to advertise for bids for a Skate Sharpening Concession at the Lily Lake Park Arena. 3. Mr. Slekwa explained to the Council about the development of the Ramse~rove Park location on West Myrtle Street which would include 'two hydrants for the 8kati::'tlg rink. a hockey rink with blacktopping to be used for tennis courts, and the North Gnd would be levelled off for a ball field - total area is 200 feet by 300 feet. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by Counciliilan j18terson this proposal was referred to Duane Elliott for his study and recommendation and preliminary cost estimate. CITY ATTORNEY"S REPORT 1. On motion of Councilman Lammers, sec:onded by Councilman peeeraon a resolution was introduced authoriaing the completion of the settlement with Oscar Benson on an assessment adjustment in the amount of $3,000.00. (see resolutions). ORDDJARCES First reading 1. Amending ordinance NO. 426, Relating to Garbage Rates. RESOLUl'IOHS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted I 1. Directing the payment of Bills. 2. promoting Donald Beberg to position of Sergeant in the Police Department. 3. Accepting Work and Making Final Payment to Erwin Montgomery" Local Improvement No. 103. 4. Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications and Directing Clerk to Advertise for Bids, Local Improvement No. 106 - croixwood First Addition. 5. Appointing John Zoller Captain of the Volunteer Fire Department. . . \ I . . (July 11, 1972 - continued) . 6. Retaining NaDey Hagen as Skate Instructor for the Ice Arena. 7. Land Settlement to Oscar Benson (Pine Tree Trail Project). 8. Accepting petition and ordering Feasibility Report _ Sewer for North Broadway 9. Authorizing the Mayor and City Coordinator to Sign Sewer Stipulation. 1d)J()IJRNllVNT '" , On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the Meting adjourned at 10:05 P. M. eJ~~ ~ ~~r Attest. a:~4. L.~ ity erk 307 . . . .