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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-06 CC MIN . 446 . . COUNCIL CHAMBER Stillwater. Minnesota March- 6. 1973 7:30 Pa M. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by President Powell The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall. present: Councilmen Balfanz, Peterson, Thompson, Wohlers and president powell. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator. Marshall: City tendent of public Works, Shelton: Abrahamson: Director of Parks and Engineer. Elliott Attorney, Kimmel: Super in- Public Safety Director, Recreation. Blekum: Consulting press: Stillwater Evening Gazette - Roger Gratiot st. Paul Dispatch - Jim Broede Citizens: Mr. & Mrs. Nick Junker, Jerry Mahoney, Ted Gillen. Jerry wallace, Jeff zoller, William Johnson, Dick ulrich. John DeCurtins INDIVIDUALS-DELEGATIONS-PETITIONS This was the day and time set for a Public Hearing on the proposed re-assessment of certain corner lots originally assessed after projects 78, 88 and 98-2. The notice of the hearing was published on February 16, 1973 and copies were mailed to those property owners originally assessed. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Marshall stated one of the property owners took the matter to court and the city lost the case, so in faiiness to all of the property owners he made a survey of all of these corner lot assessments as he felt they should be treated similarly~ These proposed re imbursements would be paid out of the Permanent Improvement Fund. Those who have not paid their assessments will receive credit on their account and those who have paid it will receive a refund for the overpayment. COUNCILMAN PETERSON questioned t.he City's assessing policy when the City picked up 25% of the assessment and the current policy whether not there might be people who would contest this change of policy. MR~ KIMMEL said that assessments prior to 1973 would not be appealable and as far as he is concerned the present assessment policy is a fair distribution of the cost of that improvement and there is nothing wrong with the assessment policy. The Council can assess any amount of the improvement against the bene- fited p~operty up to and including 100% of the project so long as they do not assess more than the cost of the project. MAYOR POWELL stated that when Andrew Madsen was Mayor is when the policy of the city picking up the 25% waS initiated in order to get more petitions to get the streets improved. Before that time the City did not do this and the property owners paid lO~~ of the cost. MR. KIMMEL noted that neither l{r. & MrS. Robert Murphy nor their counsel were present to make a statement of oppos ition to the proposed re-assessment. Also they did not give any written notice as being opposed to the re-assessment to the City. ,- - r ~ i , L_ r- (,." ,"-. ~ . . . o . ~. ~ ~ k. ~ .. v TJ' MR. NICK JUNKER, 423 pine Tree Trail stated that he came to the meeting to find out what the city was going to do regarding his property. on [OOtion ot' councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "APPROVING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS". (see resolutions). 2. The representatives from the Rembrandt Development corporation were to appear at this meeting but no one appeared. 3. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the proposed assessments for Local Improvement No. 106. Croixwood, First and Third Additions to the city of Stillwater. The notice of the hearing was published on February 16, 1973 and notices mailed to all benefited property owners. The Mayor opened the hearing. No one appeared regarding these assessments. but Mr. Marshall stated that Mr. Thompson had called and stated that th~y would be unable to appear but would send a check for the entire assessment within the thirty days. On IOOtion of councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced "ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 106" and setting the interest rate at 6~ for said assessment roll. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Mr. Marshall stated that he had received a letter from the attorneys for the City's Bonding consultant regarding the proposed bonding for the fire truck citing certain sections of the charter which would not permit said bonding. (see the letter in the file). Mr. Kimmel was directed to contact the bonding company about the use of certificates of Indebteness which would be renewed on an annual basis to finance this equipment and Mr. Marshall was to contact the three banks about such certificates. 2. on motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman Thompson the city coordinator was authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a Tree spade and a Grounds Groomer for the parkS Department. said bids to be returnable on March 20. 1973 at 4:00 P. M. NEW BUSINESS 1. The policy for street restoration was presented to the council and Mr. Elliott proposed a few changes. on motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman wohlers the Street Restoration Policy was approved with the suggested changes made by the Engineer and that a copy of Ordinance No. 231 be attached to this policy. 2. On motion of councilman peterson. seconded by councilman Wohlers the following EscroW was approved: I .. 2.000 US Treasury Bills 6/30/73 Maturity Yield-S.60% . . . . . 448 (March 6. 1973 - continued) . 3. Discussion was held regarding a building permit for the new washington Court Building and Mr. Marshall was asked to check out the specifica- tions to see if the county is responsible for this item. l 4. Mr. Shelton is in the process of obtaining the necessary signatures on the Sewer Easements for the Sewer Separation project. s. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman peterson a resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT". (see resolutions). 6. On motion of councilman Thompson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers the date of March 20. 1973 at 7:30 P. M. was set for the variance hearing for William Johnson. Case No. 138. 7. On motion of councilman Wohlers, seconded by councilman Peterson the Clerk made the first reading by title of an ordinance entit led "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION." (see ordinances) MR. I<IMMEL felt that there should be some guidelines set up as to what should be considered historical or of cultural significance. Also that pe~ple should volunteer to have their property designated as being of architectural significance. He felt this should become a part of this ordinance. On motion of councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Balfanz the city Attorney was directed to appear at the first meeting in April of the planning Commission to discuss this matter. THE M1IYOR DECLARED A RECESS FROM 8:30 TO 8:45 P. M. 8. Mr. Jerry Wallace of NSP presented to the council a memo regarding gas protection for properties in the area - preventive matters for gas explosions. (see memo) 9. On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by councilman wohlers the Clerk made the first reading of an Ordinance by title entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383. THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO REDEVEIDPMENT IN THE CENTRAr~ BUSINESS DISTRICT". (see ordinances) On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Thompson the date of April 10. 1973 at 7:30 P M. was set for a public hearing on this Ordinance. 10. on motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PERMITTING THE USE OF DOUBLE BOTTOM TRUCKS ON MINNESOTA ROADS". (see resolutions). 11. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers a resolution was introduced "SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE". (see resolutions). 12. On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by councilman nalfanz a resolution was introduced "SUPPORTING STATE REGULATION OF GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES". (see resolutions). . ,- r . . \ J. '- ~ . . . (March 6, 1973 - continued) " . f"'" 13. On motion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterson a resolution was introduced "URGING WASHINGTON COUNTY TO ADOPT THE COUNTY ASSESSOR SYSTEM" and that Mr. Marshall hand deliver a copy of said resolution to the Chairman Caff~y of the Washington County soard of Commissioners. (see resolutions). 14. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a resolution was introduced "APPROVING CERTAIN INTERFUND TRANSFERS". (see resolutions). 15. On motion of councilman Thompson, seconded by councilman wohlers a resolution was introduced "ACCEPTING WORK AW MAKING FINAL PAYMENT, LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 98, PROJECT 2" (Tower Asphalt Co.) (see resolutions). c 16. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz, the City Coordinator was authorized to advertise for bids for gasoline and diesel oil said bids returnable on March 20, 1973 at 4:30 P. M. r"'! l,,, 17. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers the employment of Leonard "Buster" Kern was extended until a new Mechanic is hired for the City of Stillwater. APPLICATIONS None COMMUNICATIONS From Minnesota Blue the coming contract family. Cross-Blue Shield of Minnesota stating that the rates for year will remain unchanged at $18.26 single and $45.72 From the State of Minnesota requesting the designation of a liaison to maintain close contact with the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. I'" ~ On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Mayor Powell was named to be the liaison to the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. From Mrs. M. Edna Fransen, 615 North Fourth Street regarding the proposed improvement of North Fourth Street. \iii On motion of councilman Peterson, seconded by CQuncilman Balfanz the City coordinator was directed to respond to this letter and indicate that we sympathize with her position, but we will go ahead with the project as proposed. From the Washington County Highway Department regarding improvements on County State Aid Highway No. 12. (no action). From the State of Minnesota indicating that they will participate in the Sewer Separation project to the extent of $9,136.00. iIII . \wi 449 . . \ ,. . . . 450 . (March 6, 1973 - contioJ.ed) CITY COORDINATOR I S REPORT 1. Mr.. Marshall stated that he has plans for permanent dike locations which he would like to review with the Council. 2. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Shelton had interviews with the applicants for the Mechanic position and have narrowed it down to six applicants for the council's consideration. These six will he interviewed by the full CounciJ on Monday, March 12th starting at 7:00 P. M. 3. Mr. Marshall reported that he will advertise for a Building Inspector sometime within the next week. 4. There will be a Legislative Conference on Wednesday, March 14th and Glenn Thompson volunteered to attend this conference with Mr. Marshall. 5. Mr. Marshall will submit to the council a memo regarding the Police Reserve and Fire Volunteers salaries for their consideration. CONSULTING ENGINEER I S REPORT 1. On DDtion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a resolution was introduced acknowledging the standby electrical power at the lift stations and instructing the Engineer to come back with recommendations assuring the Metropolitan Council that such generators will be installed at the completion of the project. (see resolutions). COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC SAFETY 1. On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the City Attorney and the City Coordinator were instructed to consult on the matter of a Police Relief ASSOCiation and report back on March 20th and also to inform the Police Regulars that this is being done. PUBLIC WORKS No report ADMINISTRATIVE No report PARKS AND RE~REATION No report CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT 1. Mr. Kimmel reported that there is a lot of activity on the annexationR and he did not kn~w what would happen. No election date has been set for the Township. DELEGATION (out of Order) MR. RICHARD ULRICH appeared before the council in reference to problems in the Public Safety Department. r (' r t'""". '--- '- . . . . (March 6, 1973 - continued) . r- ~ APPROVAL OF MlNUTE.S On rotion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Peterlson minutes of the following meetings were approved: Febr~ry 6, 1973 February 20, 1973 Regular Meeting Regular Mee~~ing 7~30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. ORDINANCES FIRST READINGS 1 - Establishing a Heritage Preservation Commission 2 Amending ordinance No. 383, The zoning Ordinance, Relating to Redevelopment in the Central Business District. ~ RESOLUTIONS The following resolqtions were read and on roll call were unanimously adopted: 1. On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by counci lman Wohlers a resolution W'as introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMEN'l' OF BILLS". ~ 2. Approving t~e Reduction of certain Assessments. 3. Adopting the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement No. 106, (Croixwood, First Addition - sewer and water). 4. Supporting Legislation permitting the Use of Double Bottom Trucks on Minnesota Roads. 5. Accepting Work. and Making Final payment, Local Improvement No. 98, project No.2 (Tower Asphalt Co.) 6. Authorizing EXecution of Grant Agreement 7. Requesting that Washington county Adopt the County Assessor System. 8. Approving certain Inter-Fund Transfers. 9. Relating to the Installation of Standby Generating Facilities. *10. Supporting Legislation Reducing the Size of the Minnesota Legislature. ~ *11. supporting State Regulation of Gas and Electric utilities. * Not p~epared in time for publication - not repassed ADJOURNMENT .. On motion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Thompson the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. 9 JdM;~<A.ee(' Atte62.-w~~._/.f1f city Clerk Mayor i . ..... 451 . . . .