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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-10-10 CC MIN . . 368 . COUNCIL CHAMBERS Stillwater, Minnesota october 10, 1972 7:30 P. M. REGUIAR 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, Kimmel: Superin- tendent of Public Works, Shelton: Public safety Director, Abraha~ son: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: consulting Engineer, Elliott press: st. Paul Dispatch - James Broede stillwater Evening Gazette - Roger Gratiot Citizens: Mrs. Margaret Niederer, Lillian Niederer, E,jgel Madsen, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heath, Art Roettger, Sidney Sherrard, Dr. Fred Kalinoff, Robert plumbley, Jerry Mahoney, Ed Rauen INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS 1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the request of Richard McKnight for a twelve foot rear ya~d variance at 1115 North Martha Street. Case No. 131. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official ne~paper of the City on september 27, 1972 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared in reference to this case except Mr. & Mrs. Richard McKnight. On motion of councilman wohlers. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the request for the 12 foot variance was granted to Mr. Richard McKnight as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. (see Finding of Facts). 2. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the request of Clarence Johnson, 412 South Greeley streat for a one foot aide yard variance to build a garage, Case No. 127. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the city on s~ptember 27, 1972 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. The Mayor opened the hearing. . . r' \ ' . . . . ~ . (october 10, 1972) - continued The Findings of Fact from the Planning and Zoning Commission were reviewed and the one finding was that Mr. Johnson obtain the additional four feet before a building permit could issued for this addition to his garage. The Mayor closed the hearing. on motion of councilman LatNRerS, seconded by Councilman Peterson the council approved the side yard variance for Clarence Johnson subject to his showing proof of ownership of the additional four feet and bring in a survey of the land so that it will be proper and no building permit will be issued unless that information is presented. 3. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the proposed improvement of North Broadway for the installation of sanitary Sewer Services and a Lift Station, Local Improvement No. 107. The notice of hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City on september 29 and october 6, 1972 and copies were mailed to all affected property owners. The Mayor oper.ed the hear ing. MR. BLLIOTT explained that the estimated cost of the lift station would be $22,210.00 and it would t.."Ost each benefited property owner $1,710.00. On the sanitary sewer there would be 11 units, 8 of which are developed, for a total of the two services would be $2,910.00. ED RAUEN, 1220 North Broadway stated that there were at least six of the property owners who were pretty much opposed to the project and they would hope that some day there would be a sewer main put in on North Main street so that they could be serviced by gravity rather than by a lift station. He stated his own system was put in five or six years ago at a cost of $700.00 and he has had no problems with it. He further stated that the engineer has given estimated costs for this project and trOst estimates are t.lsually one and a half times less than the actual costs. ROBERT PLUMBLEY, 1317 North Broadway stated he spent $800.00 on his septic tank and also he is on two lots and wondered if he would have to pay for two services and the Mayor responded if the house is located on both lots, then he would not have to pay the additional for the second lot. DR. FRED KALINOFF, 1419 Riverview Drive said he had a septic tank system which W""'lrks beautifully and that according to Mr. Elliott tie is on three lots. Also that the one lot North of his home is owned by Dr. Rochalter and should no longer be in his name. He was not in favbr of any sanitary sewer in this area. EJGBL MADSEN, 1312 North Broadway said he stands in favor of the project. He is worried about his own septic system a8 he does not know how old it is and how long it .wil1 last. whether a person spends two or three thousand dollars on a system there is no g!18rantee that these systems will work next year. He said Mr. Lee his neighbor called him and he is in favor of the project (due to ill health he was ~~able to be at the hearing). If there should be considerable development in the area north of this area, these people are going to have to have sanitary sewer, and they are going to have to run a pipe along the river. He felt that if this was going to be done within a few years he would wait for that, but if it is a matter of ten years and questioned what the hookUp charge would be now as opposed to some future date. He felt that the Metro Sewer Board has established certain policies and that when certain areas reach a certain density there would be no such thing as a septic tank and questioned the possibility of polluting the water supplies in the area. MR. ELLIO'1'l' stated that the City did submit to the Metro Sewer Board the Compre- hensive Sewer plan for the next five years and this sewer was not included for North Main Street. The Metro Sewer Board cannot make a connection within the city _ there is ~ char]e to hookUp to a sewer if it is available to you. 3G9 . . . 370 . . . (october 10. 1972 - continued) MR. MARSHALL said that the Sewer Board does not make policies within the city. The PCA monitors the septic tanks if there are some problems. In areas like the Quarry area and the Dutchtown area they are very expensive to serve and at some point this may come and it could be in three years. The Metro Sewer Board servicability charge in 1973 will go to $275.00 for the existing homes that are required to hookup if the sewer is available. In 1974 it will go up more. These costs are going up more and more and in time everybody will pay the full $350.00. MR. lUMMEL said the sub-conmittee would control the hookup of new homes to the system under them and it would have nothing to do with the regulations. MR. ELLIOTT said the Metro Sewer Board is studying that area and there could be something considered by the Sewer Board which would be advanced planning so that they will have the information when the time comes. MR. PLUMBLEY asked if they had considered in this particular sewer project the possibility of bring.ng the sewer up from the highway and MR. ELLIO'l"l' replied that this sewer would go to the North down the bluff and it would be an unusual construction project as there is rock everywhere and it would be costly. COUNCILMAN LAMMERS asked or stated that it was once stated that the peA would not z.llow any further hookups until the separation is complete and MR. MARSHALL stated that there are to be no more on the Nelson Street hookup. COUNCILMl\N LAMMERS questioned if they would approve this hookup and MR. MARSHALL said Hyes" as long as we are so close to the separation. COUNCILMAN LAMMERS questioned the number of hookups for this service and MR. ELLIOTT said it would be only those within the area of the lift station and some of the area is too low to be serviced off this lift station. RICHARD BEATH, 1307 North Broadway stated that he has one of the vacant lots to the South of his home and he would be charged for that lot and he felt that this was too much money for this improvement. H~ has a septic tank with which they had problems hut they could also have problems with any other system. He felt he could have his system pumped many times for this cost and as far as pollution he could dig his well deeper into a different level and would hc,e that they could find a cheaper solution to the problem. MAYOR POWELL said there would be a time when they would have to hook up and felt these people should be aware of that fact, and that they would never get it done any cheapex-. MR. HEATH asked whether or not the lots down below him will ever be developed and MR. ELLIOT'l' said if they were they would have to have on-site systems of their own, as the cost of a lift station for individual homes would be very costly. He felt it would be cheaper to go down to Main Street than to put in a lift station.. MR. HEATH questioned whether more people could be put into the system and that the cost would be split between more than nine property owners and MR. MARSHALL then questioned whether it would be feasible that this area could be serviced from Main Street. MR. ELLIOTT said the cost could be less but it would depend upon the number that participate in the project and MR. MARSHALL added that the Metro sewer inter- ceptors have to service two areas and he doubted if this will ever be built as it would come up the other way and out to McKusick Lake. MAYOR POWELL said there is a possibility the development aown by Lakeside will have to be sewerea because of the pollution ana MR. ELLIOTT said there is a greater concentration of homes in that area than the one in which we are talking about this evening. This area woulo be lookea upon by PCA because of the drain-off to the River. MR. & MRS. DAVID BEETY sent a letter of opposition to this project to service their home at 1322 North Broadway. . . " '- . . . ,--., . /..-..... . j ~ (October 10. 1972 - continued) The Mayor closed the hearing. On motion of Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the council moved that we do not order cbe project. Local Improvement No. 107. (all in favor). 4. MRS. MARGARET NIEDERER AND HER DAUGHTER LILLIAN. 729 West Churchill appeared before the Council in reference to the installation of an additional light on the North end of Washington park since they are being bothered by children throwing items at their home and property. MAYOR POWELL stated that it was agreed by the Public Safety Committee that in fairness to the people in the neighborhood that a light will be put in if someone brings in a petition for such an additional light. In the petition they should indicate where they want the light and the Council could see that they do have a problem, but if the solution creates a problem for three or four people then the problem is hot resolved for everyone. OLD BUSINESS 1. There were no bids received for the sidewalk improvement on oak Street although seven sets of plans and specs were sent out. Due to the wet season the contractors are behind schedules with their work and were not interested in adding to their work load at this time. (The project will be abandoned until next spring. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the City Coordinator was directed to inform the people involved that we will request bids again in the spring or they can do it themselves it they can find a contractor. 2. On motion of councilman Larrmers, seconded by councilman Peterson the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER RELATING TO- SPECIAL USE PERMITS". (see ordinances) (This has been requested by the Planning Commission to cover beauty shops in certain areas). THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:35 to 8:40 P. M. 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconc'k:d by councilman Balfanz the Clerk made the second reading of an Ordina.nce entitled "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN CITY STRU'l'SIl. 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "FIXING THE TAX LEVY FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR 1973". (Councilman Lammers opposed). (see resolutions). 2. On motion of Councilma~ Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced" REDUCING THE TAX LEVIES OF CERTAIN FUNDS". (see resolutions) . 371 . . \ ' . . . 372 {october 10. 197~- continued) v . 3. On motion of council~3n Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE 1973 BUDGET". (Councilman Lanmers opposed) (see resolutions) 4. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman wohlers the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for .two police cars for 1973 said bids to be returnable on october 24, 1972 at 4:00 P. M. 5. On IOOtion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman wohlers the following Escrow was approved: (1965 Refunding Bonds) 2.000 USA Treasury Bills Maturity 10-31-72 Yield-4.2Q% 6. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman LaRlllers the date of october 24, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. was set for a public hearing on a variance hearing for Charles SalltDre for property at 717 West Maple street. Case No. 134. 7. On rootion of councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES". (see resolutions).. Il"nMMTJIIICATIONS A letter from Fred Thompson regarding his street assessment on Oak Street will be studied and be considered at a later date. (He paid 100% on William street in 1969 and is now being assessed 100% on oak Street).. On motion of Councilman peterson. seconded by councilman Balfanz the appeals from Lillian Dielentheis. John Rheinberger and Margaret Burke on these assessments for Local Improvement No. 98 were referred to the city Attorney for their proper action. The matter of the water freeze-ups at the Hamm and Jacobson property on North Second Street was discussed briefly and will be considered again at a future meeting .. APPLICATIONS None CITY COORDINATOR' S REPORT 1. Mr. Marshall reported on the returns on the survey on the use of the fly ash on the City streets during the winter months. Approximately 2.800 mailed out with 757 being returned or 27%. 78 of them or 10% were opposed to fly ash; 156 or 20% - "yes" use. but sweep faster; 523 said to use it again. 618 claims of flat tires on bicycles and 199 car flat tires Mr. Kimmel questioned whether or not our insurance carrier would pay for flats if we received claims and he was instructed to check this matter out wi th Mr. McGarry. . . . . .'1 ,........ ....-J . (october 10, 1973" - continued) ,1- 2. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman wohlers a resolution was introduced employing Francis LeMire as a part-time Maintenance Man at the Lily Lake Ice Arena at $3.00 per hour effective October 23, 1972. (see resolutions). CONSULTING ENGINEER '8 REPORT The matter of the sewer installation on North Third Street was presented to the council regarding the problems with boulders found in trying to trench under North Second Street to hookup this sewer line to the existing manhole. There are three alternatives to the problem and the price of jacking this in was in the contra.ct at $2.100 and this could now become up to $5,000, but that he would negotiate this figure with the contractor or sub-contractor. The Mayor asked for a vote regarding the possibility of an open trench on North Second Street and there were three in favor and two opposed to cutting the street. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Petarson, seconded by Councilman Lammers a resolution was introduc6d increasing the compensation for Constance Thueson, the Meter Maid from $425.00 to $455.00 per month retro-active to September 1, 1972. (see resolutions). 2. The matter of taking the old ladder truck out of the fire department was discussed and Mr. Marshall will contact Mr. Monty Charlsen again about moving the truck to the Fair Grounds at Lake Blmo. PAR.KS AND RECREATION No report -- will have a meeting on October 12, 1972. ADMINISTRATIVE No re.port PUBLIC WORKS No report CITY A'l'TORNEY' S REPORT Mr. Kimmel distributed to the Mayor and the City Council copies of the proposed agreement with Cochrane's Long Lake Addition to the City of stillwater. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz minutes of the following meetings were approved: September 5, 1972 september 14, 1972 September 19, 1972 september 26, 1972 Regular Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. 10:30 A. M. 7,30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 373 . . \ t" . 374 . ~ (october 10. 1972 - continued) ORDINANCES First Reading - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383. THE 7.0NING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STILlWATER RELATING TO SPECIAL USE PERMrrs IN CERTAIN AREAS. Second Reading - :,~j ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted: 1. Fixing the Tax Levy for City Pruposes for 1973 (Councilman Lammers opposed) 2. Reducing the Tax Levies of certain Funds. 3. Adopting the 1973 Budget (Councilman Lammers opposed) 4. Designating the polling Places s. Employing Francis LeMire (pat-time Maintenance Man - Lily Lake Arena) 6. Compensation Increase for Constance Thuesen, Meter Maid 7. Directing the payment of Bills. ADJOURNMEN'l' On IrDtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M. GJ;,~~- Atte.t.a-o-~//# City Clerk Mayor '-' ~- ( . . . ,r; - ,"".... ,.,.. .... COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater, Minnesota October 24, 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 Prenident Powell Absent: None Also Present: City coordinator, Marshall: City Attorney, Kimmel: Superinten- dent of Public Works, Shelton: Public Safety Director, Abrahamson: Director of Parks and Recreation, Blekum: Consulting Engineer, Elliott: Press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Roger Gratiot Citizens: Jerry Mahoney, Ted Gillen, Charles salmore, Norris Swager, Sonny Silverman, Robert Thompson, Robert Lange, Mr. and Mrs. David Corbo, Richard O'Brien, Ja8Qn Setzer, INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the request of Charles Salmore, 717 West Maple Street for a variance to the lot size requirements, Case Ho. 134. The notice of the hearing was published on October 12, 1972 in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official newspaper of the City and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the property. The Mayor opened the hearing. JASON SETZER, 722 West Maple Street stated he was opposed to a house bei~g built on this lot 83 it would knock off his view and if they let this one go through there will he several more that would go through in town. CHARLES SALIIlRE felt this lot should be exempted as it can't be made any wider and he has paid the taxes on it all theBe years since 1946 when he acquired it. He stated that it is the trees' that would spoil his view. MAYOR POWELL asked Mr. Kimmel for an explanation of the zoning Ordinance regard- ing these small lotB and he stated that the property owner can apply to the Council for a variance and if they Bee fit they can grant such a permit. This involves individua:;, ownership and lots that were platted prior to the adoption of the Ordinance and the Ordinance is permissive. MR. SALMDRE said he intends to build on this lot and sell or sell the lot for someone else to build on. COUNCILMAN LAMMERS felt that the Planning Commission bead~ised of Mr. Kimmel1s opinion regarding this lot and then moved that the Council delay action on the application until the regular meeting so that the Planning Commission can take anotrer look at this request, and that the City Attorney talk to the chairman of the planning commission regarding thi~ location. COUNCILMAN PETERSON seconded the motion - all in favor. 375 . 376 . . ~ .... (october 24, 1912 - continued) A PETITION from Mrs. Margaret installed in Washington park. Lampi) Niederer requesting that a street light be (Signed by the Niederers and Mr. & Mrs. Gene MrS. Niederer and her daughter. Lillian appeared before the Council explaining the problems that they are having with harrassment by juveniles in Washington park. COUNCILMAN PETERSON moved that the Director of Public Works be authorized to install such alight and the location of this light is to be worked out with the property owners in question and Mr. Shelton. COUNCILMAN woHLERS seconded the motion. DISCUSSION FOLLOWED-- MR. ABRAHAMSON stated that he has had about 45 complaints on the problems in the Park and 90% of them have been from one family. They are being harrassed by juveniles and there is no doubt they are being harrassed. There has not been one case of vandalism costing over $5.00 and he felt the only benefit the light would have would be to appease the people who have the harrassment. COUNCILMAN BALFANZ felt that the light would not solve this problem and would possibly be a nuisance to other property owners in the area. VOTE ON THE f<<)TION Ayes - councilmen Peterson and Wohlers Nays _ councilmen Balfanz and Lammers and president Powell - motion defeated MIl. DALE GORDON AND CHARLES SIGBRUD appeared before the council to present the facts regarding the re-deceking of the Interstate Bridge at Stillwater. They showed slides and presented the facts regarding the construction of the new proposed bridge into Wisconsin and also the conditions of the old bridge ,which they are going to redeck. They hope to let the contract on December 15. 1972 with the construction work to begin on April 15. 1973 depending on the high water conditions. The contractor will be advised of the schedule and they will be expected to operate 24 hours per day and seven days per week. The sidewalks will be renovated but will not be closed to pedestrian traffic. Questions were raised regarding feasibility figures on the traffic flows over both the Stillwater and Hudson bridges and the answer was that they are compiling such figures. and they will be available at a later date. WRRIS SWAGER asked why they can't close j\.<st one lane at a time and the Highway Eng~neer advised that due to vibrations and setting of cement that this could not be done, and also because of the unique construction of this bridge and tbe counter balance involved. MR. SILVERMAN asked about putting in a pontoon bridge to be used during construction and he was advised that due to the time of the year this was r~t possible co get the materials here and such a bridge into operation. A CrrIZEN asked about parking his car in downtown Stillwater during the evening and night time hours to pickup his ride to the Tiwn Cities for work and it was felt that some arrangements could be made for such parking. DUANE ELLIOTT called the Council1s attention to the fact that there will have to be cuts made into the Nelson Street Lift station on Main Street, and it would be wise if they thought about doing this work during the time the traffic flow is being cut down due to the closed traffic on the Stillwater bridge. MR. GORDON stated that both Minnesota and Wisconsin will share the cost of redecking the Stillwater Bridge. on the Hudson Bridge due to the fact that it will be completely refurbished there will be federal funds available for this and the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin will pa~' only about 10% of the total cost. ,- ',,,,) . . . . "":). " ~ -./ . '" (October 24, 1972 - continued) MAYOR POWELL announced that the boys from the weblow Pack No. 249 from the Lily Lake School were present at this meeting along with their leaders. The Mayor declared a recess from 8:50 to 9:05 P. M. OLD BUSINESS 1. The following bids for Three Police Cars were opened at 4:00 P. M. by Mayor Powell, City Coordinator Marshall, and Assistant Chief Gedatus, and Chief Abrahamson: sid No. 1 Stillwater Motor Co. Stillwater, Minnesota Certified Check Total Bid $9.362.00 Bid Ho. 2 Crossroad. Ford 7414 Hudson Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota sid Bond Total Bid $8.870.99 Bid No. 3 Brookman Motor Sales Lake Elmo, Minnesota Certified Check Total Bid $8.590.00 Bid No. 4 Erickson Post Co. Stillwater. Minnesota Certified Check Total Bid $9.595.00 On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced awarding the bid for the Three Police Cars to the Brookman Motor Sales, Lake Elmo at a bid price of $8,590.00 as recommended by Mr. Abrahamson. (see resolutions). 2. On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Feterson the Clerk made the second reading of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATING 'l'O PERMIT'l'ED USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS". Ordinance No. 500. (see ordinances). The Ordinance was read section by section fo11CMed 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. 3. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Ba1fanz.Change Order No. 1 to Project No. 105 was approved in the amount of $331.00 and the Mayor and the City Coordinator were authorized to sign such a Change Order. 377 . . ~' 378 . -, (October 24, 1972 - continued) NEW BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "Employing Jon Conati as a Volunteer Fireman" at a salary of $20.00 per month effective october 16, 1972. (see resolutions). 2. On ftDtion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by councilman Lammers a resolution was introduced "proRlting David Carlson to the rank of Captain in the Volunteer Fire Department" effective October 16, 1972 and an increase in compensation of $5.00 per month. (see resolutions). 3. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced "Authorizing the Firm of De La Hunt & Co. to Perform the Audit of the city for the Year 1972". (see resolutions). 4. On motion of COuncilman Lananers, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING TIlE PURCHASE OF ONE UNMARICED POLICE CAR FROM ERICKSON POST FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DlREC'I'OR, WALLACE ABRAHAMSON". (see resolutions) (Three quotations had been received for this car and this was the lowest quotation) 5. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Lammers the following Resolutions were introduced: 1. Creating a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund 2. Creating a Police Benefit Fund 3. Creating a Wild Pines Escrow Fund 4. Creating a Croixwood No. 1 and 3 Eascrow Fund (see resolutions) 6. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4720 - VACATING A PORTION OF PINE TREE TRAIL". (see resolutions) COMMUNICATIONS From Bud Fraser and Mrs. Carl Holt regarding vandalism on the East side of North Second Street between Cherry and Laurel Streets. Mr. Shelton and Mr. Blekum. are to check this matter out and come up with some solution to this problem by putting up some type of baracade to keep things from going down into these two properties. From G. H. Groth regarding his assessments for Local Improvement Nos. 55, 56, 99 and 98. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Shelton are going to check into the equity of other assessments and will also check this one out and report back to the Council at a later date. APPLICATIONS The first reading of an application from Jack Felix. 413 South Greeley Street for an "off Sale 3.2 Beer" License in a residential area. '---' ~, ,- . . . .~ '-', (october 24, 1972 - continued) CITY COORDINATOR' S REPOR.T 1. Quotations \'/ere received for t.he installation of meters at the Hooluy Wholesale Meat co. and the Maple Island Company to meter water from private wells.. Mr. Elliott suggested that we get permission from these firms to make the installations before the meters are ordered. The one at HoOley's would cost $270.00 and the one at Maple Island would be $610.00. (These figures do not include installation costs which would be abOut $300 to $400 each). C'\ On IIDtion of councilman l.aanmers, seconded by councilman Balfanz that the City Attorne~ commence to draft an Ordinance regarding sewer and water meter installations and the City Coordinator is to contact Hootey's Wholesale Meats and Maple Island about meeting \'lith them on thi..s problem. 2. Mr. Marshall alerted the Coun~il to the possible pollution problem at Lily Lake dl1e to storm water drainage into the lake. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of the use of low phosphate fertilizers by the property O'nlers in and near Lily Lake and McKusick Lake to cut do\llD on some of the pollution.. 3. Mr.. Marshall announced '.. there _ill be a meeting with Ron De La Hunt & Co. in St. Paul on october 31. 1972 - 6:30 P. M. t'!n1ll!;UL'l'IHG ENGDlBER' S REPORT Mr. Elliott presented to the Council the proposed layout for the skating rink at the Grove-Ramsey park arEla. The city will have to receive quotations for earth work in preparation for this Skating rink. Mr. Elliott questioned whether or not the Council should again review the proposed plans for the 1973 street program. especially North Second Street and North Fourth Street. On a>tion of Counci1man Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Coordinator ""as directed to arrange a date for a special meeting to go over t.he 1973 street plans with Mr. Blliott. collltI'!"lBE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFE'l'Y J 1. On motion of counCilman Peter eon, seconded by Councilman Lammers a resolution was introduced "Approving By-Law Changes as offered by the Stillwater Firemen' s Relief Aflsoclation". (see resolutions). PARICS AND RECREATION 1. On motion of counCilman Balfant;, seconded by Councilman Wohlers, Ron Anderson waS appointed to the Recreation Commission as recommended by this Commission. 2. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Couneilman Peterson a resolution was introduced employing Robert Liberty and Lloyd Zieske as skate guards at the Ice Ar~na with the understanding that the police personnel will be cut to one POliceman. (see resolutions). ~ 379 . . 380 . , t , .. (october 24, 1972 - continued) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Lammers, the date of November 14, 1972 at 7:30 P. M. was set for a public hearing on Case NO. 133 - an application for a Special Use Permit for a beauty shop in a residential area. 2. Mr. Elliott made mention letter which was sent to respond to this letter. be given to the press to of a letter regarding the Rivers Harbor Act Mr. She 1 ton and fe It there should be a It was suggested that a copy of this letter alert the parties involved in this matter. ORDlllAllCES 1. Second Reading - "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, REL:\TING TO PERMITTED USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS". Ordinance No. 500 RESOLUTIONS The following: resolutions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. Award the Bid for police Cars - Brookman Motor Sales 2. Employ Jon Conati as volunteer Fireman 3. promoting David Carlson to Captain - Volunteer Fire Department 4. Authorizing the Purchase of One unmarked police Car for Public Safety Director 5. Creating a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. 6. Creating a Police Benefit Fund 7. Creating a Wild pines Escrow Fund 8. Creating a croixwood No. 1 and 3 Escrow Fund 9. Amending Resolution NO. 4720 - vacating a portion of pine Tree Trail 10. Examination of Accounts and Affairs - De La Hunt 11. Adopt Changes in the Stillwater Firemen's Relief Association By-Laws 12. Employ Robert Liberty and Lloyd Zieske as Skate Guards ADJOURNMENT on motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Peterson the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M. ed~A~J~'--<' ~ Mayor Attest, _Q/~Lf17 ity Clerk ,. '- ~ . . . .