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Home My WebLink About1988-08-19 CC MIN . THE IIRTHPLACE Of ..IMNESGH August 19, 1988 M E M 0 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1988. This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Counr.il meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 1988 at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 No. 4th St., to discuss the following: 1. Discussion with INCSTAR Corporation regarding Tax Increment Financing assistance. . 2. Staffing & Facility Needs Survey. 3. City Advertising & Information in Washington County Magazine. 4. Public Works Request for New Compressor. 5. Any other Business Council may wish to discuss. . CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 23, 1988 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Recording Secretary Schaubach Sara Flom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Press: FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT Public Safety Director Mawhorter reported on the results of the recent battery of tests to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Engineer for the Stillwater Fire Department. Mr. Mawhorter recommended the top candidate, Ron Johnson, be appointed as Firefighter/Engineer and Chief Seim would begin a forty-hour work week, both effective September 1, 1988. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrel'j to adopt the appropriate Resolution appointing Ron Johnson as Firefighter/Engineer effective September 1, 1988, contingent upon successful completion of physical examination. (Resolution No. 7953) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by C,uncilmember Bodlovick to approve the request of the Stillwater Poi ice Department to provide training of Explorer Scouts using a critical shooting simulat)r at a cost of $80, to be taken from Police Department training budget. (All in favor) STAFFING AND FACILITY NEEDS SURVEY City Coordinator Kriesel reviewed the Staffing and Facility Needs Survey with Council. Council discussed possible purchase or exchange of property in order to build an additional facility. 1 . Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 23, 1988 Motion Bodlovick in favor) by Councilmember Kimble, seconded to offer $60,000 for purchase of Runk by Councilmember property. (All Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to obtain an appraisal of the City's property on Greeley Street. (All in favor) WASHINGTON COUNTY MAGAZINE Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to decline the offer to advertise in the Washington County Magazine. (All in favor) PUBLIC WORKS REOUEST FOR NEW COMPRESSOR Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the Public Works request for a new compressor at a cost of $10,500 with trade-in of old compressor. (All in favor) ~ FINANCE DIRECTOR'S RESIGNATION City Coordinator Kriesel informed Council of Finance Director Caruso's decision to resign her position at the end of October. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the City Coordinator to advertise the position of Finance Director, with a salary of $35,000 and up, depending upon qualifications. (All in favor) APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB LICENSE Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the application of Raleigh Lines, Inc. for taxicab license with exemption from requirement to provide 24-hour service. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the City Attorney to review the ordinance regulating taxicabs. (All in favor) MUWBANNEF ~ Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request from the MUW to hang a banner over Main st. at Olive St. announcing the annual Antique Show. (All in favor) 2 . . . stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting August 23, 1988 ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNTING BOARD Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution amending Resolution No. 7948, Appointment of Election Judges, adding the names of Darlene Gripentrog and Gini Corrus to the Absentee Ballot Counting Board. (Resolution No. 7951) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None GUARD RAIL ON NORTH FIFTH STREET Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct Public Works Director to provide Council with plans and cost of installing a guard rail on North Fifth Street behind Warm World playground area. (All in favor) REOU~ST FOR CONTINUING INSURANCE PAYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve request from Allen Zepper, Building Official, that the City continue to contribute to his Medical Insurance upon his retirement. (All in favor) PROPOSAL TO SAVE THE STILLWATER BRIDGE Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to place on the agenda of the September 20, 1988 Regular Meeting, a proposal from ReKard Development Corporation to save the present Stillwater Bridge. (All in favor) CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Motion by Councilme~~er Bodlovick, Kimble to turn over the summons in a involving part time Police Officer insurance company. (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember lawsuit against the City Charchenko to the City's VACATION OF A PORTION OF JOHN STREET Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution vacating a portion of John Street. (Resolution No. 7952) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson NaY5 - None 3 stillwater City Council Minutes Spacial Meeting AugtiSt23, 1988 AD30URNMRNT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. (All in favor) Resolutions No. 7953 - Appointing Ron Johnson as Fire Fighter/Engineer No. 7951 - Amending Resolution No. 7948 No. 7952 - Vacating a portion of John Street . t01M~ ATTEST: Jfi;c~~ Submitted by Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary .