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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-24 CC MIN . . . STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL May 24, 1988 4:30 p.m. SPECIAL IEElING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This 1S the day and time for the Public Hearing on a proposal that the City issue its $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B in order to finance certain public redevelopment costs in connection with the renovation of, and construction and equipping of additions to, the Lowell Inn to be undertaken by Nelle, Inc. and/or Lowell Inn, Inc. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on May 10, 1988. BOND SALE 1. Bond sale for $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds, Series 1988A. 2. Bond sale for $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment BOnds, Series 1988B. INDIVIDUALS DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Minnesota Zephyr _ plans of the long-term results and impact on the City of Stillwater. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Charitable Gambling license request - Stillwater Elks Club. 2. Review for fees for Liquor License and other licences. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Petition from the members of the Towne at Oak Glen Homeowners Association to rename McKusick Road Circle North to Towne Circle. 2. Legislation regarding obscenity (from 1988 Legislative Session - effective June I, 1988). ADJOURNMENT . . . STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING May 24, 1988 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by ~ayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 5:45), Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Bodlovick Also Present: Finance Director Caruso Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Attorney Magnuson Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Ron Langness Press: Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a proposal that the City issue its $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B in order to finance certain public redevelopment costs in connection with the renovation of, and construction and equipping of additions to, the Lowell Inn to be undertaken by Nelle, Inc. and/or Lowell Inn, Inc. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on May 10, 1988. Bond Counsel Langness explained that required because of the Tax Reform Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. the Public Hearing is Act of 1986. Mayor BOND SALE 1. Bond sale for $1,600,000 General Obligaticn Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B. Mr. Langness reported that three bids were received. The lowest bidder was First Bank Systems at 5.98 percent. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate Resolution awarding the sale of $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B to First Bank Systems. (Resolution No. 7912) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 . . . stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting Hay 24, 1988 2. Bond sale for $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds, Series 1988A. Mr. Langness reported that seven bids were received. The lowest bidder was Miller Securities at 6.9152 percent. Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution awarding the $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds, Series 1988A, to Hiller Securities. (Resolution No. 7911) Ayes - Councilmember Farrell, opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Charitable Gambling license request - Stillwater Elks Club. Edmund Stuart and Philip Eastwood appeared before the Council to request permission to extend the Stillwater Elks Lodge Charitable Gambling license to two bars within the city limits of Stillwater. Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request of the Stillwater Elks Lodge No. 179 for up to two outside locations for gambling operations, the locations to be submitted in advance of the actual start of operations, with the understanding that the process will be reviewed annually. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMHENDATIONS 1. Minnesota Zephyr - Mr. D. L. Paradeau, President of the Minnesota Zephyr, appeared before the Council to discuss project plans. The long-term plans include purchasin~ of property, additional parking, and a proposed building to hou~e the kitchen and administration and offering use of the building to the City for a tourist and information center. He also asked the City for assistance with financing. Council agreed to pursue the plans with Mr. Paradeau, and Councilmember Opheim suggested that the Downtown Plan Steering Committee be given an opportunity to review the plans at their meeting tomorrow. (Councilmember Kimble arrived) NEW BUSINESS 2 Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 24, 1988 1. Mr. Russell reported that Glen Van Wormer has requested that the Council review the MnDOT plans for the redesign of the intersection of Highways 95 and 96. Council requested that the item be placed on the agenda for the May 31 Special Meetin9. 2. Mr. Magnuson reported that a minor subdivision in Oak Glen was requested by John Stibbe, a Lake Elmo attorney, in order for a resident to purchase three feet of nei9hboring property. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request from John Stibbe for a minor subdivision, Oak Glen Townhouse Plat I; lots 1 and 2, Block 4 and lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 6. (All in favor) 3. Review for fees for Liquor Licenses and other licenses. Finance Oirector Caruso presented a cost analysis of Liquor On-Sale License and Investigation fees. Council agreed to delay any action until the end of the summer. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS . 1. Petition from the members of the Towne at Oak Glen Homeowners Association to rename McKusick Road Circle North to Towne Circle. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to grant the petition from the Towne at Oak Glen Homeowners Association to change the name of McKusick Road Circle North to Towne Circle. (All in favor) 2. Legislation re9arding obscenity (from 1988 Legislative Session - effective June 1, 1988). Mayor Abrahamson reported that Chief Mawhorter will be looking into the matter as to how le9islation will affect cable TV and movies. 3. Petition for stop sign on Stillwater Avenue at Martha Street. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approvin9 the request for a stop sign on Stillwater Avenue at Martha Street. (Resolution No. 7915) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. . 3 stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 24, 1988 4. Sale of scrap iron. Motion by Councilmember Farrell to award the sale for $50. (All in favor) Farrell, seconded by Councilmember of scrap iron to Richard A. Berrisford 5. Employment of Lifeguards Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution employing the following as Lifeguards for Lily Lake Beach at the hourly salary stated: Sue Pearson, $5.75; Betsy Pfleger, $4.50; Megan Arney, $4.50; Julie Marchetti, $4.50; and Subs: Holly Kasun, $4.50; Colene Crain, $4.25; Shannon Crain, $4.25; Kim Marcotte, $4.25. (Resolution No. 7916) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Abrahamson. Nays - None. Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor AD.JOURNMENIf' . Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7911 - Awarding the sale of $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds to Miller Securities No. 7912 - Awarding the sale of $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds to First Bank Systems No. 7915 - Approving stop sign on Stillwater Ave. at Martha st. No. 7916 - Employing Life Guards and Subs at Lily Lake Beach ATTEST: b)~ lIJr ~ -' / ~uC;r1-i u-<-.,~.-../ ~ITY CLE~ ~-l./ MAYOR Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary . 4 r STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL HEETING Hay 24, 1988 4:30 p.m. The Heeting was called to order by Hayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 5:45), Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Bodlovick Also Present: Finance Director Caruso Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Attorney Hagnuson Recording Secretary Schaubach others: Ron Langness Press: Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press PUBLIC HEARINGS r 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a proposal that the City issue its $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B in order to finance certain public redevelopment costs in connection with the renovation of, and construction and equipping of additions to, the Lowell Inn to be undertaken by Nelle, Inc. and/or Lowell Inn, Inc. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on Kay 10, 1988. Bond Counsel Langness explained that required because of the Tax Reform Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. the Public Hearing is Act of 1986. Hayor BOND SALE 1. Bond sale for $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B. Hr. Langness reported that three bids were received. The lowest bidder was First Bank Systems at 5.98 percent. Hotion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate Resolution awarding the sale of $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1988B to First Bank Systems. (Resolution No. 7912) r Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 24, 1988 2. Bond sale for $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds, Series 1988A. Mr. Langness reported that seven bids were received. The lowest bidder was Miller Securities at 6.9152 percent. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Parrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution awarding the $625,000 General obligation Outlay Bonds, Series 1988A, to Miller Securities. (Resolution No. 7911) Ayes - Councilmember Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Charitable Gambling license request - Stillwater Elks Club. Edmund Stuart and Philip Eastwood appeared before the Council to request permission to extend the Stillwater Elks Lodge Charitable Gambling license to two bars within the city limits of Stillwater. ~ Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request of the Stillwater Elks Lodge No. 179 for up to two outside locations for gambling operations, the locations to be submitted in advance of the actual start of operations, with the understanding that the process will be reviewed annually. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Minnesota Zephyr - Mr. D. L. Paradeau, President of the Minnesota Zephyr, appeared before the Council to discuss project plans. The long-term plans include purchasing of property, additional parking, and a proposed building to house the kitchen and administration and offering use of the building to the City for a tourist and information center. He also asked the City for assistance with financing. Council agreed to pursue the plans with Mr. Paradeau, and Councilmember Opheim suggested that the Downtown Plan steering Committee be given an opportunity to review the plans at their meeting tomorrow. (Councilmember Kimble arrived) NEW BUSINESS r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 24, 1988 1. Mr. Russell reported that Glen Van Wormer has requested that the Council review the MnDOT plans for the redesign of the intersection of Highways 95 and 96. Council requested that the item be placed on the agenda for the May 31 Special Meeting. 2. Mr. Magnuson reported that a minor subdivision in Oak Glen was requested by John Stibbe, a Lake Elmo attorney, in order for a resident to purchase three feet of neighboring property. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request from John Stibbe for a minor subdivision, Oak Glen Townhouse Plat I; lots 1 and 2, Block 4 and lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 6. (All in favor) 3. Review for fees for Liquor Licenses and other licenses. Finance Director Caruso presented a cost analysis of Liquor On-Sale License and Investigation fees. Council agreed to delay any action until the end of the summer. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS ~ 1. Petition from the members of the Towne at Oak Glen Homeowners Association to rename McKusick Road Circle North to Towne Circle. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to grant the petition from the Towne at Oak Glen Homeowners Association to change the name of McKusick Road Circle North to Towne Circle. (All in favor) 2. Legislation regarding obscenity (from 1988 Legislative Session - effective June 1, 1988). Mayor Abrahamson reported that Chief Mawhorter will be looking into the matter as to how legislation will affect cable TV and movies. 3. Petition for stop sign on Stillwater Avenue at Martha Street. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the request for a stop sign on Stillwater Avenue at Martha Street. (Resolution No. 7915) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. r 3 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 24, 1988 4. Sale of scrap iron. Motion by Farrell to for $50. Councilmember award the sale (All in favor) Farrell, seconded by Councilmember of scrap iron to Richard A. Berrisford 5. Employment of Lifeguards Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution employing the following as Lifeguards for Lily Lake Beach at the hourly salary stated: Sue Pearson, $5.75; Betsy Pfleger, $4.50; Megan Arney, $4.50; Julie Marchetti, $4.50; and Subs: Holly Kasun, $4.50; Colene Crain, $4.25; Shannon Crain, $4.25; Kim Marcotte, $4.25. (Resolution No. 7916) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Abrahamson. Nays - None. Kimble, Ophe im, and Mayor ADJOURNMENT (' Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7911 - Awarding the sale of $625,000 General Obligation Outlay Bonds to Miller Securities No. 7912 - Awarding the sale of $1,600,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds to First Bank Systems No. 7915 - Approving stop sign on Stillwater Ave. at Martha st. No. 7916 - Employing Life Guards and Subs at Lily Lake Beach A'1"1'EST: !t~ ~~~ ~ MAYOR Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary r 4