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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-31 CC MIN . . !water - TO: Mayor and City Council FR: Sheila McNamara OA: May 27, 1988 RE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1988 This memo is a reminderitoC(luncil that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 31,1988at4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss the following: 1. Discussion on rubbish rates and recycling with Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation. 2. DiscUS$ion of Hwy 95 & 96 Road Improvements. ~ 3. Resolution for employment of Junior Account Clerk. 4. Ron Langness, Executive Session 5:30 p.m. . CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 31, 1988 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Opheim Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Finance Director Caruso Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Glen Van Wormer, Ron Langness JUNKER SANITATION Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation, met with Council to discuss rubbish rates and recycling. Mr. Junker proposes to build a drop-off center on his property, and have residents bring their recyclables to the center rather than leave them curb- side to be picked up. Residents will be asked to recycle glass, cans, and newspapers. Recycling will be voluntary for the first year, and will then become mandatory. Mr. Junker informed Council of an increase of $8.81 per ton for dumping at the NSP site. He will be proposing a rate increase for City residents. Mayor Abrahamson requested that Mr. Junker prepare data regarding his costs to be presented at a future Public Hearing. BIDS FOR EROSION CONTROL - WOODLAND LAKES SITE Consulting Engineer Moore reported that two bids were received and opened today for erosion control at the Woodland Lakes Mall development site. The low bid was by Central Landacaping for $49,019. The bidder estimated that the erosion control process could begin within ten days. Motion by Bodlovick by Central Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate Resolution to accept the bid Landscaping for $49,019. (Resolution No. 7919) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Abrahamson. Nays - None Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor HIGHWAY 95 AND 96 IMPROVEMENTS Glen Van Wormer presented a preliminary plan from the State 1 . . . stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting Hay 31, 1988 for the redesign of the intersection of Highways 95 and 96. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the preliminary layouts for the improvements to Highways 95 and 96 within the corporate city limits. (Resolution No. 7920) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None DISCUSSION OF WOODL~.~ Council discussed the possibility of setting deadlines for the developer. Council requested that the City Attorney prepare information regarding what, if any, action the City may legally take in this matter. EMPLOYMENT OF JUNIOR ACCOUNT CLERK Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution employing Monica Price as Junior Account Clerk. (Resolution No. 7921) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmembe~ Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. into Executive Session to discuss the potential litigation involving default by Oak Glen Development Corp. (All in favor) MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Abrahamson reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve a Permit to Consume for St. Croix Valley Galss Softball Tournament at Lily Lake Ballfield on June 3, 4, and 5, 1988. (All in favor) Motion Farrell for the by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded to appoint Public Works Director Junker City of Stillwater. (All in favor) by Councilmember as Weed Inspector 2 . . . stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 31, 1988 ADJOURNMENT Motion byCouncUmember Kimble, seconded by CouncUmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7919 - Accepting the bid of Central Landscaping for $49,019 for erosion control at Woodland Lakes Mall site. No. 7920 - Approving preliminary layouts for improvements to Hwys 95 and 96. No. 7921 - Employing Monica Price as Junior Account Clerk. ATTEST: /l11j ~~ ~4A./~U~~. !CITY CLE okJ(J~ KAYaR Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary ~ . . . AGENDA STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL June 7, 1988 Re9ular Meeting Recessed Meetin9 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 4. Comm. Dev. Director 7. Fire Chief 2. Public Safety 5. Parks & Recreation 8. City Attorney 3. Public Works Dir. 6. Consulting Engineer g. City Clerk 10. City Coordinator 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This 1S the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit Request to conduct lawn and garden sales in a 1,600 sq. ft. temporary greenhouse and outside area designated for this use at 2001 Washington Ave. No. in the Indus. Pk. Commercial, IP-C Dist., Super Value Stores, Inc. (Cub Foods), Applicant. Case No. SUP/88/24. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on June 3, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request to fill and grade an approximate 2,000 ft. road at 1250 So. Main St. in the General Heavy Industrial/Two Family Residential/Bluffland/ Shoreland/Flood Plain Dist., Frank Aiple, Sr., Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-25. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on June 3, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Variance request for construction of an eight ft. fence (six ft. required) at 203 W. Hazel St. in the Single Family Residential, RA Dist., Richard & Julie Edstrom, Applicants. Case No. V/88-27. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on June 3, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 1 . . 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit Request to operate a furniture refinishing business in a garage at 111 So. William St. in the Two-Family Residential, RB Dist., Chris & Laura Fischer, Applicants. Case No. SUP/88-28. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on June 3, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit Request for placement of two signs on the Grand Garage Bldg., 324 So. Main St.; one sign be'nq a chimney (roof) sign, the other an additional "major" face sign, locateo :~ the General Commercial, CA Dist., Estebans of Stillwater Restaurant. Case No. SUP/88-30. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on June 3, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible second reading of an ordinance annexing City owned property adjacent to County Rd. 5 and 62nd St. No. 2. Press On, Inc. - Support of drainage construction and credit against future assessments. 3. Final Plat Approval to resubdivide four existing lots comprisin9 2.72 acres into five lots located on northwest corner of County Rd. 5 and Croixwood Blvd. in the RCM Multi-family Residential Dist, Heritage Development Corp. Case No. SUB/88-17. . 4. Final Subdivision approval for a two lot subdivision, dividing a 6.6 acre lot into two lots of 2.6 and 4.0 acres located in the Industrial Pk. Commercial Dist., IP-C, Richard Ernst II, applicant. 5. Possible second reading of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by increasing certain Permit Fees. NEW BUSINESS 1. Robert L. Brackey - Petition for Public Improvements, No. 60th St. (formerly Tuenge property). 2. Request for resubdivision of six lots in Oak Glen Townhomes, Plat 1, adding ten ft. to Lot 2 from Lot 1, Block 4 and adding five ft. to Lots 2 and 4 from Lot 3, Block 6, and dedicating Lot 3, Block 6 and Lot 1, Block 4 to Open Space; John Stibbe for Oak Glen Development Corp., Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-1? 3. Notification by W.R. Medical Electronics for use of building at 123 No. Second St., Case No. 627. . 4. Request to construct temporary parking lot in back of Northwestern Bell Bldg. along Olive St. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7918) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 2 . . .. . 3. Claim received from Russ Durand for damage to auto tire from rebar in curb in front of Thompson's Hardware. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT 3 REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 7, 1988 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamsen. Present: Councilmernbers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 4:35 P.M.), Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. None Absent: Also Present: City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Finance Director Caruso Fire Chief Seim Consulting Engineer Moore Admin. Intern Junker City Clerk Johnson Press: Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Sara Flom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press Larry Renko. . Others: STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Sewer Rate Adjustments - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve sewer rate adju~tments for locations at 419 So. 2nd St., 623 W. Olive St., 1612 W. Oak St. and 1602 So. Greeley St. (All in favor.) (Councilmember Kimble arrived at 4:35 P.M.) Collection of Use Tax Refunds (Acton Sales Tax Case) - Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councllmember Opheim to approve entering into an agreement with John Sarff to collect the sales and use tax refunds in relation to the Acton sales tax case for a fee of 33% of the refund. (All in favor). Leave of Absence - Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seco~ded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the leave of absence request by Finance Director Caruso as presented. (All in favor). . 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 2. Public Safety - Part-time Police Officers - MotIon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve authorization to begin the process of selecting two new part-time police officers. (All in favor). Sto~ Signs - Greeley & Churchill Streets - Motion by Councilmember 80dlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution placing stop signs at Greeley and Churchill Streets, making this intersection a three-way stop intersection. (Resolution No. 7922) . Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council directed that flags be posted, police direction be involved, and a notice posted in the paper to alert residents of the new stop signs . Discussion of Traffic Problems at County Rd. 5 & Wildpines - MotIon by Councllmember Kimble, seconded by Councllmember Opheim to send correspondence to the Washington County Board urging a study of the dangerous traffic situation, and also urging corrective action, on County Rd. 5 and Wildpines Ln. (Ayes - 4; Nays - I, Bodlovick.) 3. Comm. Development Director - Mr. Russell suggested the Council consider adopting a policy of bonding for erosion control measures before projects are begun. He will draft materials for this by the next meeting. Discussion followed regarding a house built in a low area on Sunnyslope Ln. and the action to be taken. 4. Public Works - Installation of Parking Signs - Linden Nursing Home - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving 15-minute parking signs and handicapped parking signs on Linden and Third St. in the vicinity of the Linden Nursing Home. (Resolution No. 7923) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None . 2 . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to accept a proposal to improve the curbing adjacent to Thompson Hardware in the amount of $1500. (All in favor). 5. Consulting Engineer - Dralnage Improvement - Press On, Inc. Mr. Moore lnitiated dlScussion of the storm sewer relating to the Press On project. He has received notice from the State of Minnesota saying they will not participate in the costs related to the frontage road storm sewer. He suggested that portion of the project be reconsidered and if there are water problems in that area, they can be referred to Mn/ooT. 6. Fire Chief - Wage Negotiations for Pt.-Time Firefighters & Testin9 Fire Dept. Ladder Truck Motion 6y Councllmember Bodlovick, secondeo by Councllmember Farrell to approve the request to begin wage negotiations for part-time firefighters; and approval of testing for the Fire Dept. ladder truck. (All in favor). 7. City Attorney - Release of Retaina e Fee - Houle/Miller Lawsuit Mot on y ounc mem er helm, secon e y ouncilmember Farrell to approve the release of retainage fee, relating to the lawsuit between Houle and Pete Miller for work done in Oak Glen, in the amount of approximately $18,000 on the condition that $15,000 be paid to Miller. (All in favor). Mr. Magnuson initiated discussion of vested rights as it relates to projects being developed in the City of Stillwater. 8. City Clerk - Emplo~nt of Concession Workers for Lill Lk. Complex - Hotion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Kim Anderson and Kathy Molnar as concession workers at Lily Lk. Complex. (Resolution No. 7924) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3 . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS Request for Rental of Facilitles, Lily Lk. Complex, for Concession Stand Mr. Larry Renko, 206 Eo Locust St., was present to request rental of space to operate a concession stand at Lily Lk. Complex during the summer months. He was advised to contact the Parks & Recreation Commission. Discussion followed on policy involving concession stands in City parks and consideration of a workshop was suggested. RECESS - Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:34 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7922 - Placement of stop signs - Greeley & Churchill Street. No. 7923 - Placement of 15-Minute Parking Signs and Handicapped Parking Signs on Linden & Third Streets. No. 7924 - Employment of Kim Anderson & Kathy Molnar as Concession Wkrs. for Lily Lk. Complex. ATTEST: iJad; h;c~~~~ ahd~~ MAYOR 4 r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 31, 1988 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Kayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Opheim Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Finance Director Caruso Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Glen Van Wormer, Ron Langness JUNKER SANITATION r Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation, met with Council to discuss rubbish rates and recycling. Mr. Junker proposes to build a drop-off center on his property, and have residents bring their recyclables to the center rather than leave them curb- side to be picked up. Residents will be asked to recycle glass, cans, and newspapers. Recycling will be voluntary for the first year, and will then become mandatory. Mr. Junker informed Council of an increase of $8.81 per ton for dumping at the NSP site. He will be proposing a rate increase for City residents. Mayor Abrahamson requested that Mr. Junker prepare data regarding his costs to be presented at a future Public Hearing. BIDS FOR EROSION CONTROL - WOODLAND LAKES SITE Consulting Engineer Moore reported that two bids were received and opened today for erosion control at the Woodland Lakes Hall development site. The low bid was by Central Landscaping for $49,019. The bidder estimated that the erosion control process could begin within ten days. Motion by Bodlovick by Central Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate Resolution to accept the bid Landscaping for $49,019. (Resolution No. 7919) r Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Abrahamson. Nays - None Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor HIGHWAY 95 AND 96 IMPROVEMENTS Glen Van Wormer presented a preliminary plan from the State 1 r-' stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 31, 1988 for the redesign of the intersection of Highways 95 and 96. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the preliminary layouts for the improvements to Highways 95 and 96 within the corporate city limits. (Resolution No. 7920) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None DISCUSSION OF WOODLAND LAKES Council discussed the possibility of setting deadlines for the developer. Council requested that the City Attorney prepare information regarding what, if any, action the City may legally take in this matter. EMPLOYMENT OF JUNIOR ACCOUNT CLERK r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate Resolution employing Monica Price as Junior Account Clerk. (Resolution No. 7921) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. into Executive Session to discuss the potential litigation involving default by Oak Glen Development Corp. (All in favor) MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Abrahamson reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve a Permit to Consume for st. Croix Valley Galss Softball Tournament at Lily Lake Ballfield on June 3, 4, and 5, 1988. (All in favor) r Motion Farrell for the by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded to appoint Public Works Director Junker City of Stillwater. (All in favor) by Councilmember as Weed Inspector 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 31, 1988 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7919 - Accepting the bid of Central Landscaping for $49,019 for erosion control at Woodland Lakes Mall site. No. 7920 - Approving preliminary layouts for improvements to Hwys 95 and 96. No. 7921 - Employing Monica Price as Junior Account Clerk. . /ill] ATTEST: h~ ~~ -.- 7CITY CLE~- o~ MAYOR r Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary r .. RECORD OF EXECOTIVll. SHSSION ~aLe convened: Tuesday, May J1, 1988 Time convened: 0:10 p.m. ~ime adjourned: 7:15 p.m. Members present: Bodlovick, Kimble, ~.a.rrell and Mayor Abrahamson Membe~s absent: Counciimember Opheim Alsopresenl: CityCoordinatorKriesel,CityAttorneyMagnuson,RonLangness Purpose of Executive Session: To discuss potentialliligation involving default of development agreement by Oak Glen Corporation. A<:lion taken: cily Attorney directed too meet with Oilk Glen Corporation to clea.. up default. Attest: r /",fl ,Or / ;1 /// ...zM ~c; ~~ .L4-JI C1Ly Coor lnatoJ:"