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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-22 CC MIN . ~ COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota August 22. 1972 7,30 P. M. REGULAR MIlETING The meeting was called to order by President powell. The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall Present: councilmen Balfanz, Lanllwrs, Peterson, Wohler. and President Pow.ll Absent: None Also pre.ent: City Coordinator, Marshall, city Attorney. KillMl, Super- intendent of Public Work., Shelton, Public Safety Director, Abrah_on: Director ofpa:-ks anc:! aecreation,Blekum.r Consulting Bngin..r, Blliott: Pre... Stillwater Evening Gazette-Roger Gratiot St. Paul Dispatch - Brosde Citizens: Michael Dunn, Mrs. Lyle Eckberg, Jerry Mahoney. David Eckberg. Roger Hilde, Mr. & Mrs. Leighton Charlsen, Pat White, Robert ABlesen, Erwin Bartkey" Robert Norgren, James Sll1p8Oft, Jeff Zoller, Sonny Silverman, Mr. Wooster, John DeCurtins. Tim Olds, Joyce and RobertSchaidt,pau1 S.ith, Shelter Corporation Representatives, Robert Liberty nmnnDUALS-DBLEGATlOIIS-PBTrI'IONS 1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on a varian~ request froll Michael Dunn, 1214 Harth Pirst Street, Case No. 122 to construct a garage in his sideyard. The notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening' Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on August 11, 1972 and copies were mailed to all r.sidents within 300 feet of the property. 'the Jlayor opened the hearing. No one other than Mr. Dunn appeared regarding this request. on motion of councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the variance request was granted to Mr. Dunn. 2. This vas the day and time set for a public hearing on a request of Roger Hilde, 705 West orleans Street to construct a swimming pool 18 his side yard, Case No. 124. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Ebening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on August 11, 1972 and copies were mailed to n\l residents within 300 feet of the property. The Mayor opened the hearing_ 329 · . . . (August 22, 1912 - continued) 330 . Mrs. Lyle Eckberg, 715 West orleans Street stated there is no objection to this request. They had an objection to the fence but Mr. Hilde has agreed to cover the outside with vines and some type of bamboo on the inside. She came to let Mr. Hilde know that they are interested and have no objection. On motion of councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the request for the awiaming pool was granted to ME'. Hilde subject to the recommendations of the Planning comiesion. 3. This was the day and time set for a publiC hearing on a request of swager Bros. for a lot size variance to construct a home at 815 South ~eventh Street - Calle No.. 135.. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on August 11, 1972 and copies were mailed to all residents within 300 feet of the property. The Mayor opened the hearing. MR. BRWIN BAR'rJCBY, 817 South Seventh Street presented to the Mayor and Council a petition with 24 signatures of parties opposed to the construction of this dwelling . on IKttion of councilman Balfanz, sec::ondeCl by councilman Lammers the lot size variance to construct a home at 81S South seventh Street was denied to swager Bros. 4. This was the day and tilll8 set for a public hearing on a request of sarbara Charlsen for a special Vse Permit to operate an antique shop in her home at 1030 Fourth Avenue South - Case No. 126. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on August 11, 1972 and copies were mailed to all residents within 300 feet of the property. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared other than Mr. & Mrs. Leighton Charlsen in regard to this application. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Peterson a Special Use permit was granted to Barbara Charlsen to operate an antique shop at 1030 Fourth Avenue Sout", subject 10 the recol'lllD8ndations of the planning connis.ion. S. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on a request of the Shelter Development Corporation of Minneapolis for a Special Use Permit to construct a SS unit apartment project on Bloeks 13 and 14, W~bster's Addition, Case No. 128. The notice of the hearing was published on August 11, 1972 in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the city and copies were mailed to all residents within 300 feet of the property. The Mayor opened the hearing. The mew~ers of the Shelter DevelopmentCorporation were not present at this time to make their presentation, so this case was continued after the recess at 8:30 P. M. (see page 331) . . . \ , . . . (August 22, 1972 - continued) . OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion was held regarding the concept plan in that the Council approve the general concept which would not require a public hearing and it would be private financing as opposed to federal aid. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman La....rs a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING THE CONCEPr PLAN OF THE mUSING AND RBDEVEIDPMBNT AUTHORITY". (see resolutions). 2. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMBHDIRG ORDINANCE NO. 322, RELATING TO PARKING METERS" - Ordinanee No. 496. 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 unaninDusly adoptee;.. DISCUSSION PREVIOUS '00 TIlE RBADING -- MR. SILVBRMAN of the parking Connittee of the St. croix vall,y Area of co_rce stated that the meters must be policed within a period of minutes - in most instances cars had gotten tags and this antagonized them. The downtown merchants are in need of help as they are plagued by floods and meters. They need help from the council - would like to keep the meter maiO, but feel she is a little bit too conscientious. They would like free parking on priday nights and all day Saturday and that the meter maid should let up somewhat. MAmR POWELL stated it would be difficult to let up on the policing in that you let up for one and not for another. WALLY ABRAHAMSON stated that the percentage of complaints is less than three percent. The business men were the ones calling the Police Depart- ment of not doing their job on the meters as cars were not noving. MR. SILVERMAN asked if they could have the meters back in front of Reeds and Mr. Abrahamson stated this was done by the State. COUNCILMAN PETERSON asked what about the tokens - the city had the meters filed and they spent $500.00 for tokens and they used them onee and have never tried them again. MR. SILVERMAN stated that they just don't work - that the businessmen will not give them out as free as they should. If it is not done by everyone, it will not work. He would like to Bee the use of pennie. eliminated entirely. COUNCILMAN LAMMERS moved that the ordinance as originally drafted be amended to allow free parking on Friday nights and all day saturday. councilman Wohlers seconded the notion and it carried unanimously. 'l'IlE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8,15 to 8,30 P. M. INDIVIDUALS-DELEGATIONS-PETITIONS (continued) MR. PETER BROESELL from the Shelter Developmont Corporation presented their proposed 55 unit Apartment Development on Blocks 13 and 14 Webster's Addition. The proposed rents would be $99.75 for one bedroom, $156.00 for two bedrooms and $182.50 for three bedrooms. This includes all utilities except the telephone. The regular market rentals would be $150,00, $235.00 and $275.00 respectively. Apartment. for young married couples or elderly people and families of limited income. This is one of the forms of the 236 program and it has received a lot of bad publicity on the management level. This is a new program which is about four . 331 . . \ ' '" . . . (August 22, 1972 - continued) 332 years old. The Metro council has reviewed this plan and has made a review of this analysis. The site selection meets the need, location and social ana recreation and Bud has checked it nut. MR. Ml'RSHALL B\;~ted that they would be required to have a performance bond for the on-site improvements and park equipment 6 MR. ELLIOTT will coordinate the drainage with the City staff. He will work with the engineers from Shelter Development corporation on these matters. The matter of fire exits will be coordinated with the city staff. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by councilman Peterson a resolution was introducea "GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SHELTER DEVBtDPMBN'r CORPORATION- including the recommendations of the Planning commission and consultation with the city Staff. (Councilman Lammers opp)sed - see resolutions) RBW BUS:IlmSS (out of order) 1. on motion of councilman Lanmers, seconded by councilman Balfanz.the Public Safety Director was authorized to consult with the State Highway Departllent regarding the installation of a Four-way stop Sign at the intersection of South Holcombe and West Churchill Streets and a resolution was introduced to this effect. (see resolutions). oLD BUSIHBSS (continued) 3. On motion of councilman Lanaers, second-Ad by councilman wohler., a "resolution wae introduced awarding the contract for Local Improvement He. 106 to the low bidder, Kamar, Inc.. Blaine, Minnesota for the base contract with the right to award the add-alternate if the plat change in CroixwoOd is made. (eee resolutions). (ozzie Spri~gsted suggested that the City renew its credit rating at a cost of $600.00 aii one year has lapsed since this was done). 4.. The City Clerk presented to the council proposed forms of notice of sale for $140,000 Temporary Improvement sonds of 1972, Series B. The for.. of notice were considered and approved by the council, and the CleE'k were directed to file said notice. in his office and to attach a copy thereof to the minutes of this ..eting.. councilman peterson then introduced Resolution No. 4762, entitled 'RESOLUTION PROVIDING POR ISSUANCE AND PUBLIC SALE OP $140.000 TEMPORARY IMPROVEMEN'l' BONDS OF 1972, SERIES B-, 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, Larrrners, Peterson, Wohlers and president powell) J and the following voted against the same: none J whereupon the resolution was declared adopted by the required four-fifths vote. s. on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman peterson a contract was approved for a change in 01.1tlot B with the understanding that the contract will include alternate provisions for the changing which calls for the possible chanqe of 01.1tlot B to Single Family LOts. r- . . \ I , . . . " j . (August 22, 1972 - continued) 6. on lOtion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman peterson the Clerk made the second reading of an ordinance entitled -AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA MODEL CIVIL DEFENSE ORDINANCE". 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 am pted. IlEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the date of september 26, 1972 was set for a hearing on the renaadnq of the proposed streets near the Washington county Building_ 2. Discussion was held regarding the lease with the post office department for certain property at the Northeast corner of Myrtle and Fourth Streets. The city Coordinator was cUrected to consult with the postal authorities and work out the solution to this lease. 3. On August 11, 1972 the following bid was received for the Ice Skate Sharpening concession at the Lily Lake Ice Arena: Robert Liberty 1012 South second street Stillwater, Minnesota Bid Price -- 65(:: per pair On IIlDtion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the contract for the Ice Skate Sharpening concession at the Lily Lake Ice Arena was awarded to Robert Liberty at the rate quoted. 4. On IIlDtion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the resignation of Melvin Fredrich from. the planning CaRlDi.sion was accepted with reqret and the city Coordinator was directed to write a letter to Mr. Fredrich to thank him. for his service on this CoJlll'llission. 5. Mr. Blliott prellented the plans for the storm water separation to the Council and advised that he will Bend them on to the proper authorities as aoon as they are completed. 6. Mr. Blliott advised that he will have a complete report on the Harth Broadway eewwr and water project available at the Septelllbor 5, 1972 council meeting. 7. Mr. Blliott reported that the street and concurrently with the sewer separation. with the changes and will COII8 up with a sidewalk plans He will have a final cost per should be done revised report foot. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the city's Engineer was directed to send a letter to the Contractor to complete the project within a week on the 1971-72 project. 8. on motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz resolutions were introduced setting the date of september 19, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. for the hearing on proposed assessments for the following projects or local improvements: 1. L. I. No. 98, project No. 2-1971 (street reconstruction) ~. L. I. No. 102 - Sewer - West Hancock Street 2. L. I. No. 103 - Sewer and watermains - Wildpines. First Addition (see resolutions) 333 . . I I ,., . . . . 334 . (August 22, 1972 - colltinuea) 9. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the date of September S. 1972 was Bet for tho date for the hearing for a revision in the preliminary Plat for the Croixwood Addition, outlot B. APPLlCATYOHS On ID:)tion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the following licenses were grant"ad: James B. Wolf 517 Harth owen, Stillwater Amusement Machines (naw) Minne.ota package Products 3191 Viking Drive Oakdale, Iforth St. paul, Minnesota General Contractor (renewal) rn-.m:rICAT:rONS Report on the Municipal Water Supply from the Stat.e of Minn..ota Health Depart- ment. (no action). Prom Terry and Melvin Trombley claiming personal injuries to Terry at the Lily Lake Swiaming Beach in the City of StillWater. (no action). CITY COORD.IRA'l'OR' S RBPOR'l' 1. Mr. Marshall reported that we have been paying $20.000 for reserve capacity for ~e past few years to the Metro Sewer Board. After January I, 1973 connections to the sewer system will be $350.00 per unit - $2:50.00 to the Metro Sewer System and $100.00 to the City of Sti11watQr. 2. The IIIBtter of the License to Haul Over City Streets, Ordinance Ho. 329 WAS repealed by Ordinance No. 379 so it will no longer be necesaary to license such haulers in the City of Stillwater. 3. The matter of an assessment for a watermain construction 1970 at Myrtle and Center Streets will have to be resolved. 4. Mr. Marshall reported that there are considerable poetage charges involved in sending out hearing notices on variance and special use requests and wondering about Charging the applicants for such charges. (He was instructed to work out the details and report back to the Council at a future date). COMMITTEE REPORTS PARKS AND RECREATION 1. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced employing Robert Brothen as Manager for the Lily Lake Park at a salary of $8,500.00 per year and said employment to be effective September 16. 1972. (see resolutions). (Councilman Wohlers opposed). . , , ~ . . . o ,'" ....,/ . (August 22. 1972 - continued) PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of councilman I.a.mmers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced authorizing the removal of the parking meter in front of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank. (8ee resolutions). 2. Mr. Abrhamson reported on the new conmunication system for tho County which would be a four channel system wtaich change WDuld be completed in April. The coat to the City of Stillwater to become a part of this system would be $9,000.00. Cl'l'Y A'PmRJIBY'S REPORT 1. Mr. Elliott discussed with the Council the matter t)f assessment policies on the upcoming hearin._ regarding 100% assessment on the front side and 6~ credit on the long side of the lot. Be had a problem on the West of Sherburne and Rice Street and on Mulberry Street where the impro.vement terminated before the end of the block as the street could not be constructed brond these points. The matter of the railroad property was brought up and it was agreed thr.y .hould be a.ses8ed lO~ of the 1200 feet and 35% of the 300 feet. OLD BUSINESS (continued) 7. On motion of Councilman Laumers, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced employing Barney Brown as Building Inspector sUbject to his passing a physical and being certified by the State before the end of his probationery period at a salary of $8,800.00 per year effective September 16, 1972. (see resohion.) ORDTVaJ!lCES Second readings 1. AN f)RDINANCB AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 322, RELATING TO PARKING METERS. 2. AN ORDIRAllCE ADOPl'ING TIlE MIIlNESOTA MODEL CIVIL DEFENSE ORDINANCE. RBSOIDl'IONS The following resolutions were read an:1 on roll call were unanilll)usly adopted: 1. Accepting the Concept Plan of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 2. Granting a Special Use Permit to Shelter Development corporation 3. Authoriz.ing Four-Way Stop Signs rwest Churchill and South Holcombe Streets). 4. Ordering Improvements and Accepting Bid for Construction of Local Improvement No. 106 (Croixwood. First Addition. water and sewer). 3350 . \ I. o o . 336 (August 22. 1972 - continued) , providing for Issuance and Public Sale of $140.000 Temporary ImproveMnt Bonds of 1972, Series B. s. ~. 6. Ordering hearing on proposed ABseBsments, L. I. No. 98, Project 2-1971 (titreet reconstruction). 7. Ordering Hearing on proposed ABsess_nte L. I. No. 102 - Sewer - West BU1COck Street 8. Ordering Hearing on proposed ABsess.nts L. I. No. 103 Sewer and Watermains - Wildpines, Pirst AdC.ition. 9. Approving Emplo)'IIBnt of Recreation Center Manager - Robert Brothen. 10. Authorizing the Removal of a parking Meter (In front of P ~ M Bank) *11. Approving Blaployment. of Building Inspector (Barney Brown) *Repa..ed September 5, 1972 - not published in the required time limit frolll the August 22nd meting AIl.JOURIIIIIIlH'l' On ..,tion of Councilman Wohlers, secondad by ~unci1lDan Peterson the Meting adjourned at 10:10 P. M. d~va . Att..t. cX.JklNLUf( ity Clsrk Mayor CJ ~' - c . . .