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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Stillwater, Minnesota
April 24, 1973
7.30 P. M.
REGULAR MBETING
The meeting was called to order by President Powell.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Marshall.
Present:
Councilmen Balfanz, peterson, Thompson, wohlers and President
Powe 11.
Absent: None
Also Present: City coordinator, Marshall; City Attorney, KiDDel; Superintendent
of Public works, Shelton; Public safety Director, Abrahamson:
Director of parks and Recreation, Blekum: consulting Engineer,
Elliott
preas:
Stillwater Bvening Gazette - Roger Gratiot
Citizens:
Howard symmes, Representative from winden Associates for Orrin
Thompson, Jerry Mahoney, John DeCurtins, Jr., Francis Rice, Jerry
wallace, Ted Gillen, Ed Simonet, Jr.
INDIVIDUAIB - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS
1. This was the day and time set for a public hearing on the request of orrin
Thompson Homes for a setback variance on Lot 2, Block 1, Croixwood, Second
Addition.
The notice of hearing was published on April 13, 1973 and copies were
mailed to all property owners within 300 feet.
The Mayor opened the hear ing..
A r.~es.ntative of Winden & Associates represented Orrin Thompson Homes and
briefed the City Council on the details of this variance.
No one else appeared in favor or opposed to this variance.
This variance was approved by the Planning CORllllssion on April 2, 1973.
On Etion of Councilman Wohlers, seconded by Councilman Thompson
the nine foot variance for a garage was granted to Orrin Thompson
Homes as recommended by the planning Commission.
2.
This was the day and time set for a public hearing on a Special Use Permit from
soward symmes to operate a wholesale ice cube production facility at 622 West
Churchill Street.
Notice of the hearing was published on April 13, 1973 and copies were
mailed to all property owners within 300 feet.
The Mayor opened the hearing.
MR. SYMMES was in attendance and Dick Blekum stated that he is within the area
involved and it was okay with him.
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MR. MARSHJl.LL cited the Findings of Fact from the Planning Commission's
meeting of April 23. 1913 when this Special Use Permit was approved.
On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz a resolution was introduced approving the special
Use Permit for HOWard symmes to operate an ice cube production
facility at 622 West Churchill Street, subject to the recommen-
dations of the planning Commission. (see resolutions).
3. MR. TOM Ie INTYRE appeared again before the Council in reference to the
parking of a mobile home on his property at 712 South Fifth Street.
MR. XIMMBL stated that the Ordinance does provide for the parking
of mobile homes as long as it is not used 8S a residence and as long as
it conforms with the required setbacks and other requirements for an
accessory building. He was instructed to check this matter out with the
building inspector as to where it should be located on the property and
get a permit. If it cannot be put on his property and comply with the
ordinance, then he will have to apply for a variance permit.
UNFINISJlBD BUSINESS
On motion of councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Wohlers an
Excavating Bond for Peter J. Miller, Stillwater, Minnesota was approved.
(Continuation from April, 1969).
HEW BUS:INBSS
1. On motion of Councilman peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson a
resolution was introduced "CONFIRMING 'l'HE APPOINTMENT OF BEACH PERSONNEL
AND FIXXNG COMPENSATION". (see resolutions).
2. On motion of councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Thompson a
resolution was introduced "CALLING FOR THE SALE OF $120,000 IMPROVEMBN'r
BONDS". (Sewer and water for Cro:txwood, Second Addition, Local Improve-
ment No. 115) (see resolutions)
3.
On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz a
resolution was introduced "AUTHORIZING ,.118 EXECtrrION OF A WAGE AGREDIBNT
WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT". (see resolutions).
(Comp Time will be $4.00 per hour and the Top Fireman
will be $906.00 - $57.00 increase)
4.
On IDOtion of Councilman wohlers, seconded by councilman Balfanz a
resolution was introduced "CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAINTENANCE
BNGIHBER AND CHANGING COMPENSATION". (Albert Schmeckel change from
a monthly salary to $4.50 per hour as a light equipment operator).
(Councilmen Peterson and Thompson opposed) (see resolutions).
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Discussion was held on the recommendations by the St. Croix River
Intergovernmental Planning Conference of Thursday, March 29, 1973:
in the files).
(See memo
Discussion centered around Items 3, 5, 8, and 9 on said memo.
Action on these recommendations was delayed until the May 8th meeting.
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6.
On DDtion of Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman wohlers the
installation of a dynamite storage area by Orfei Construction Co. at
the old dumpsite was approv,:,d ~
(Mr. Abrahamson stated that it had the approval of the
State Fire Marshal and that it will be patrolled every
two hours Whereas the requirements call for every four
hours - there is no fire danger and the contractor is
responsible for any liability) a
7.
On motion of Councilman peeerson, seconded by councilman Balfanz the
city's Engineer and the Superintendent of Public works were authorized
to draw up specifications and the Clerk was directed to advertise for
bids returnable on May 22, 1973 at 4:00 P. M. (Sealooating of streets)
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(THE MAYOR DEClARED A RECESS FROM 8.30 to 8.40 P. M.)
8. The matter of an agreement with Stillwater Township on the extension of
the SOuth Greeley Sewer will be checked out by the City Attorney and the
City Coordinator ano report back to the Council on May 8th.
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9.
On ..,tion of councilman Thompson, seconded by councilman Wohlers a
resolution was introduced "DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS".
(see resolutions)
APPLICATIONS
On IIDtion of councilman Thompson, seconded by councilman Wohlers the following
contractor's Licenses were approved:
Peter J. Miller - Miller Excavating, Inc.
3636 Stagecoach Trail Horth
Stillwater, Minnesota
Excavating
(renewal)
Darrell Durand (Mutual contractors, Inc.)
10590 - 110th St.
Stillwater, Minnesota
(new)
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Midwest Metals Supply Co a
2839 Johnson St. N. E.
Minneapolis, MD. 55418
General
(new)
Martin J. Kuehn
10820 - 140th st. NO.
Hugo, Mna 55038
Genera 1
(renewal)
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Gordon A. Richert - R & H. Construction co.
8449 Demontreville Trail Ho.
North St. paul, Minnesota 55109
General
(now)
witcher Construction COa
400 Second Avenue south
Minneapolis, MD. 55401
General
(new)
Application from Hicks & Fromel construction Co., 3118 Grimes Avenue North,
Robbinsdale, Minnesota for a General Contractor's License will be Qhecked out
by Mr. Shelton and con8idered at the May 8th meetinge
On motion of Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman wohlers Cigarette
Licenses were approved for Muller Boat Works, Inc. and Wolf Marina. Stillwatera
(Both renewals).
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COJlM1lNlCATIONS
From the Board of Water Comndssioners regarding bills owing to them by
perry Jacobson and Dr. Fa A. Hamm for the thawing of frozen water services.
(Discussion but no action taken at this time).
CITY CooRDINATOR'8 REPORT
1. On motion of Councilman Thompson. seconded by Councilman Wohlers that
$500.00 be allocated to the Jaycees for fixtures for the beach facilities
across the river.
2.
On motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Balfanz the
following proposed Revenue Sharing for 1973 and 1974 were approved and
that a proposal be made for open sapce and purchase of land:
!2ll 1974
Sealcoating $20.000 $20.000 r
Park Building $10.000 - - - -
Planning Commission $ 5,000 - - - - "-
Fire Truck $12.000 $12.000
Garage Expansion - - - - $10.000
Garage Equipment $ 3,500 - - - -
Die.el Truck - - - - $18.000
Vac-All - - - - $23.000
Sidewalk Construction $10.000 - - - -
Downtown Development $ 5.000 - - - -
Park Development $ 500 $10.000
Totals $66.000 $93.000
3. Mr. Marshall informed the City Council that all of the regulatory signs
in the City are being updated.
4. On motion of Councilman Peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the
Clerk was directed to re-advertise for gasoline bids returnable on
May 8. 1973 at 4:00 P. M.
5. Discussion was held on t~ rate authority for gas and electric franchises.
6.
On motion of Councilman Balfanz. seconded by Councilman Thompson the
Clerk was directed to advertipe for clerical help for the Building
Inspector and Director of Public Works. said person to be available
to answer the phone calls. paper work. and possibly have a knowledge
of the type of work she will be doing_
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CONSULTING ENGINEER IS REPORT
1. On motion of councilman peterson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz a
resolution was introduced "ORDERING A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF WATERMAINS ON SOUTH SIXTH STREET FROM WEST M!RTLE TO
WEST RAMSEY Arm NORTH WILLIAMS STREET FROM WEST ELM TO WEST HICKORY".
(see resolutions)
(There are reported leaks in the private lines at these locations)
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
1. On motion of councilman peterson, seconded by councilman Balfanz a
resolution was introduced "APPROVING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF STlLUlATER, MINNESOTA". (Freedom Acres
and Bethany Covenant Church - Bob Steindorff and Peter Alexander).
(see resolutions).
COMMI'rl'EE REPORTS
PUBLIC SAFETY
No report
pUBLIC WORKS
No report
:anMTl';;ISTRATIVE
NO report
pARJ{S AND RECREATION
1. Mr. Blekum brought up the matter of some type of fencing on the East and
SOuth sides of pioneer Park and this matter will be checked out and a
complete report given later.
ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTIONS
Tfle following resolutions were read and on roll call were adopted:
1.
Special Dse Permit for Howard symmes.
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Confirming the Appointment of Beach Personnel and Fixing compensation.
* 3. Calling for the sale of $120.000 Improvement Bonds.
4. Authorizing the Execution of a wage Agreement with the Fire Department.
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confirming the Appointment of Maintenance Engineer and Changing compensation
_ Albert SchRDeckel (councilmen Peterson and Thompson opposed) .
6. Directing the payment of Bills.
7. ordering a Feasibility Report for the Replacement of watermains
(South Sixth and North William)
8. Approve Petition for Annexation (Freedom Acres and Bethany Covenant Church).
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Thompson. seconded by Councilman Balfanz the meeting
adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
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* Repassed May 22. 1973
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