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Home My WebLink About2000-12-05 CC MIN CITY COUNCn. MEETING NO.00-26 Council ChaQlbers, 216 North Fourth Street December 5, 2000 i "jOP oM. REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Thole at 4:45 p.m. Present: i Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller (arrived at 4:50) and ~ayor Kimble (arrived at 4:52) I Councilmember Cummings Absent: Also Present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Police ChiefDauffenbach Fire Department Chief Kallestad Director of Administration Kadin Community Development Director Russell Acting Building Official Shilts City Clerk Ward STAFF REPORTS Director of Administration Kadin explained Item No.3 on the Consenl Agenda, explaining that this change only affects new employees hired after Ja+ary 1,2001. Existing plan options will still exist for current employees. ! I I Acting Building Official Shilts provided Council with an update on b4ilding department operations and permits issued to date. ! I Fire Chief Kallestad explained Item #7, authorizing fIre department to obtain a rescue boat through the Federal Excess Property Use program and Item #8 th possible vehicle purchase for Fire Department that is placed on the Consent A enda. City Engineer Eckles stated that the City has received a letter from Pa I Bergermann asking the City again to start to move forward on his request to annex . n property into the City. Mr. Eckles stated that it was decided that this request was ttbe reviewed in a year. The request was dependent on the staff workload, but at this . e with the current development and the staff time involved it would not be possi Ie at this time to annex this property. i I Community Development Director Russell stated that there is a good supply oflots available for development in the annexation area without expanding itl at this time. I i City Administrator Kriesel stated that there were persons in the audierjce that wish to address the use of snowmobiles within the City. , I Paul, Dalllen, 501 W. Laurel, stated that he had brought this issue to ~ouncil a couple of years ago, provided petitions to Council, but this issue is still a pro lem. He stated that he asked the Council what could be done to solve this problem. e asked that Council consider take leadership on this issue, considering some altetiative to the , City Council Meeting No. 00-26 December t5, 2000 solution to the problem. He stated that there are a number of cities that have banned snowmobile operation within their cities. Councilmember Zoller asked what the specific issues were. Mr. Dahlen stated that issues are noise, operation beyond the specified hours, and not staying on the streets. He stated that the streets get plowed so snowmobiles ride in the boulevards or on the sidewalks. Bill Johnson, 1015 6th Street S., stated that snowmobiles go through the junior high school grounds that should not be taking place. He felt that snowmobiles were not intended for city streets. Once the streets are plowed, the snowmobiles go on the boulevard or into someone's yard, so why allow snowmobiles within the City. After considerable discussion, Council directed Chief Dauffenbach to contact DNR for a list of registered snowmobile within the City and mail a letter educating them on the City's snowmobile ordinance and place an article in the City's newsletter. Mayor Kimble adjourned to Executive Session. RECESSED MEETING 7:00P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Also Present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Department Chief Kallestad Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the November 21, 2000 minutes. All in favor PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Proclamation International Youth Friendship Tournament Andrew Ervin, President, Ringette USA presented an overview of the International Youth Friendship Tournament that will be held December 24-30 at the St. Croix Valley Sports Complex. Mayor Kimble proclaimed December 24-30 as Ringette Week in the City of Stillwater. 2 City Council Meeting No. 00-26 December 5, 2000 St. Croix Vallf:Y Athletic Partnership Jan Reyers, Board of Directors of the St. Croix Valley Athletic Partnership presented a presentation update to the Council and provided the mission and goals of the St. Croix Valley Athletic Partnership. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the Consent Agenda. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2000-318, Directing Payment of Bills Resolution 2000-319, Designation of depositories for 2001 Resolution 2000-320, Authorizing the City to offer one health insurance coverage option for all new employees effective January 1,2001. Resoludon 2000-321, Approving the City of Stillwater 125 Cafeteria Plan, Effective as of July I, 1994, Amended and Effective as ofJanuary 1,2001. Resolution 2000-322, Approval of Forestry Consulting Contract. Resolution 2000-323, Approving termination of service agreement with MIl Life (Select Account) for flexible spending account plan administration. Resolution 2000-324, Authorizing fire department to obtain a rescue boat through the Federal Excess Property Use program Resolution 2000-325, Possible vehicle purchase for Fire Department Resolution 2000-326,Adopting Delinquent Sewer Charges Local Improvement No. 00001 Resolution 2000-327,Adopting Delinquent Garbage Bill Charges Local Improvement No. 00002 Resolution 2000-328, Certificate of Appreciation - Sue Nelson - Board of Trustees, Library Resolution 2000-329, Certificate of Appreciation - Pat Lockyear - Board of Trustees, Library PUBLIC HEARINGS Truth in Taxation Hearin~ City Administrator Kriesel provided a presentation on the proposed 2001 budget and its impact on the City of Stillwater resident's taxes. Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing Mr. Vem Stefan asked City Administrator Kriesel to explain Fiscal Disparity. City Administrator Kriesel stated (help Nile) Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing. Action on the budget will be taken at the December 19,2000 meeting. 3 City Council Meeting No. 00-26 December' 5, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Final ~wroval of Bonds for the Church ofSt. Michael's Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000-330, a resolution proving for the issuance and sale of private school facility revenue bonds, and to provide funds for the Church of St. Michael/St. Croix School Project. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Position on Brown's Creek Watershed District enlafl~ement. City Engineer Eckles reviewed the Council's current position on the Browns Creek Watershed District Enlargement and reviewed the positive and negative results of the proposed enlargement. Council's position on the matter remained the same so no action was necessary from the Council or City staff. Possible l\PJ)roval of War Memorial concE:1)tual plans and location. City Administrator Kriesel reviewed the War Memorial Committee's request for concept approval and location. Councilmember Zoller stated that it was his understanding that the neighborhood did not want the memorial at this location. He stated that he thought the committee was going to look at other locations. He also stated that City staff should hold a public hearing/neighborhood meeting to receive the neighborhood input before proceeding further. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the War Memorial concept and location, and directed City staff to hold a public hearing/neighborhood meeting to receive the neighborhood input before proceeding further. All in favor NEW BUSINESS Tax forfeited lands - Oak Glen City Administrator Kriesel stated that three tax-forfeited parcels are available to the City. He stated that City Engineer Eckles recommends that the City only retain Lot II, Block I, Oak Glen Addition. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No. 2000-331, authorizing stafTto complete application for reconveyance of parcel in Oak Glen Addition. All in favor. 4 City Council Meeting No. 00-26 Decemberi5,2000 Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Lift Station U.piflIdes City Engineer Eckles stated that he has received a quote for the upgrading of the Nelson Street Lift Station and recommended that Council authorize the purchase of a replacement control system. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No. 2000- 332, authorizing a purchase of a replacement control system for the Nelson Street Lift Station. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Approval of Lake Links Trail Network Master Plan Community Development Director Russell reviewed the Lake Links Trail Network Master Plan. He stated that this plan was prepared by the Washington and Ramsey County Parks Departments and that the Parks Board reviewed and recommended that Council approve the plan with the addition of extending the eastern end of the Lake Links Trail to Laurel Street rather than the TH 95/96 intersection. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-333, adopting the Lake Links Trail Network Master Plan. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Administrator Kriesel reviewed the abatement request from Arlen Rivard to abate the assessments on Parcel No. 28.030.20.41.0048 located at 202 South Main Street. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No. 2000-334, resolution abating prior years assessment Certifications and adopting amended assessments for parapet repair for Parcel No. 28.030.2041.0048, L.I. 332-1. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember meeting at 8:18 p.m. All in favor. City Council Meeting No. 00-26 December 5, 2000 ATTEST: . ~..i!t..c~~~ J Wad- 'Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2000-318, Directing Payment of Bills Resolution 2000-319, Designation of depositories for 2001 Resolution 2000-320, Authorizing the City to offer one health insurance coverage option for all new employees effective January 1,2001. Resolution 2000-321, Approving the City of Stillwater 125 Cafeteria Plan, Effective as of July I, 1994, Amended and Effective as of January I, 200 I. Resolution 2000-322, Approval of Forestry Consulting Contract. Resolution 2000-323, Approving termination of service agreement with MIl Life (Select Account) for flexible spending account plan administration. Resolution 2000-324, Authorizing fire department to obtain a rescue boat through the Federal Excess Property Use program. (Available Tuesday) Resolution 2000-325, Possible vehicle purchase for Fire Department (Available Tuesday). Resolution 2000-326,Adopting Delinquent Sewer Charges Local Improvement No. 00001 Resolution 2000-327,Adopting Delinquent Garbage Bill Charges Local Improvement No. 00002 Resolution 2000-328, Certificate of Appreciation - Sue Nelson - Board of Trustees, Library Resolution 2000-329, Certificate of Appreciation - Pat Lockyear - Board of Trustees, Library Resolution No. 2000-330, a resolution proving for the issuance and sale of private school facility revenue bonds, and to provide funds for the Church of St. MichaeVSt. Croix School Project. Resolution No. 2000-331, authorizing staff to complete application for reconveyance of parcel in Oak Glen Addition. Resolution No. 2000- 332, authorizing a purchase of a replacement control system for the Nelson Street Lift Station. Resolution No. 2000-333, adopting the Lake Links Trail Network Master Plan. Resolution No. 2000-334, resolution abating prior years assessment Certifications and adopting amended assessments for parapet repair for Parcel No. 28.030.2041.0048, L.l. 332- I. 6 RECORD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Date convened: Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Time convened: 545P,M. Time adjourned: 5,55 P.M. Members present: Mayor Kimble and Councilmembers: Bealka, Thole and Zoller. Members absent Councilmember Cummings Also present: City Administrator Kriesel. City Attorney Magnuson and Director of Ad ministration Kadin Purpose of Executive Session: To discuss the following- 1 Labor relations negotiations - Police Sergeants as Supervisory personnel 2 Assessment appeal of Arlen Rivard Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct City Administrator to negotiate possible contract establishing Sergeant supervisory unit. All in favor, Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka, to approve reassessment for Arlen Rivard property a.nd to direct City Attorney to prepare agreement acceptingassessmentbyMr Rivard.AllinfavoL t\diournment Motion by Councilmember Zoller. seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjourn at 5:55 P.M All in favor. Atl'W;r.-d( jI~ ~ tity Administrato~ vl #/~ ( ayor'