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Home My WebLink About2000-10-03 CC MIN CITY OF STll..L WATER CITY COUNCn. MEETING NO. 00-21 October 3, 2000 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble Present: Absent: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Thole Also present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Police Chief Dauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad Community Development Director Russell Director of Administration Kadin City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink, Courier OTHER BUSINESS Issuance of Tax Increment Refundinl1 Bond~ Mr. Dave MacGillivary of Springsted, Inc. presented a report and recommendation regarding the issuance ofa bond to redeem General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2000F. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution No. 2000-263 authorizing the Issuance of and Sale of $2,265,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2000F. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Thole Bond Call Mr. Dave MacGillivary of Springs ted, Inc. presented a recommendation regarding the preparation for the calling of Improvement Bonds of 199I-A and 1993-B. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-264 authorizing the Process to Call Improvement Bonds 1991-A and Improvement Bonds 1993-B Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Thole City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 STAFF REPORTS Fire ChiefKallestad reviewed the request by the Fire Department for the placement of signs around the City regarding Fire Prevention Week and the fundraising Fire Department Fish Fry that is on the consent agenda. Community Development Director Russell stated that it is hard to enforce the City's sign ordinance if exception is made for City functions. Mayor Kimble felt that this campaign educates and supports public safety. Councilmember Zoller stated that he felt that the sign ordinance needs to be in place, but that in this instance an exception should be made. City Administrator Kriesel stated that this might be reviewed with the new Council at a workshop in January 2001. Community Development Director Russell informed the Council that on October 16,2000 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission and Park Board would be holding a joint public hearing on the draft trail plan. He stated that the plan is available for review and comment. He stated that after the public hearing each commission will discuss the plan, make any changes and then it will come before Council at a future meeting. Mr. Russell informed Council that three Open Space Committee member have submitted resignations. He stated that the open space function was incorporated in the Park Board functions with a recent ordinance change. Councilmember Zoller stated that the issue of dissolving the open space committee and incorporating its functions with the Park Board might be another issue to be discussed at the workshop in January. Mr. Russell stated that there is language in the Park Board ordinance that they have open space representation, but the new ordinance hasn't been completely implemented. City Administrator Kriesel stated that a formal resolution dissolving the Open Space Commission has not been done. Council consensus was that staff bring this issue up at a future meeting. City Attorney Magnuson stated that Trailhead Development has posted letters of credit and is requesting a reduction in the letters of credit to $86,000. He stated that the City Engineer agrees that the reduction is appropriate. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka reducing Trailhead Development's Letter of Credit to $86,000. All in favor. City Attorney Magnuson informed Council that there should be an executive session to discuss the Hudson assessment appeal. 2 j j--- City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 City Administrator Kriesel reminded Council of the meeting with the Library Board on October 17, 2000 at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 5:10 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Also present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Police ChiefDauffenbach Fire ChiefKallestad City Engineer Eckles Community Development Director Russell Director of Administration Kadin City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink, Courier APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the September 19, 2000 City Council minutes. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Mayor Kimble asked that Council adopt a resolution commending Mary Peroceschi for her contribution to the City through her participation on the Human Rights Commission and present this resolution to her family. Ms. Peroceschi passed away on Monday, October 2, 2000. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000- 265 commending Mary Peroceschi for her contribution to the City of Stillwater and her commitment while serving on the Human Rights Commission. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None OPEN FORUM Mike Robinson, 801 W Pine, presented Council with drawings and a picture relating to Mr. Duane Arndt's project at 838 West Willard and asked that Council direct staff to investigate the setback of the porch and addition issues because he felt that Mr. Arndt was still none compliant. He stated that the tennis courts need to have the cracks filled prior to winter and asked Council to direct staff to investigate this issue. He also asked why the basketball court at Staples was locked. 3 City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 Mayor Kimble responded that it was due to the abuse of use of the facility and that Mr. Robinson should talk to Tim Thomsen, Public Works Superintendent regarding the crack filling issue. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Resolution 2000-259: Directing Payment of Bills Redirection of Approved Capital Funds for a new audio-visual "book" return to the purchase of a public laser printer. Resolution 2000-260: HV AC Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls - Resolution. Resolution 2000-261: Assessment offormer Kern-Pauley lot Approval to hang signs on the fire station and on the Lily Lake Recreation sign. Approval for Bingo for Church of St. Michael (held at St. Mary's School Building due to construction) Resolution 2000-262: Reapportioning Special Assessments for Heartland Office Village Subdivision PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. V/00-62. Consider a reQJlest an ~al of the Plannini1 Commission's decision from Jim and Julie Moy for a variance to accessol)' buildini1s reiUlations for an additional i1arai1e and a variance to the sQJlllfe footai1e (1.000 sQJ1Me feet maximum. 1.334 sQpare feet reQJlested) at 720 North Everett Street in the RB. Two Family Residential Dislrict. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for an appeal with Council and stated that the Planning Commission denied this request with a 5-4 vote. Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing. Jim Moy, applicant explained the variance request and asked Council to approve the variance. Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-266 approving the variance to accessory buildings regulations for an additional garage and a variance to the square footage (1,000 square feet maximum, 1,334 square feet requested) at 720 North Everett Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Case No. V /00-62. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comments on the BCWD draft plan. City Engineer Eckles reviewed the proposed comments on the Brown's Creek Watershed Districts 2nd Generation Plan. 4 City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 Mayor Kimble stated that when the comments are sent to the BCWD that the cover letter makes it clear that nothing contained in these comments is meant to offend, that the comments are suggestions. City Administrator Kriesel asked about the state rules regarding infiltration ponds etc. and has that been addressed. City Engineer Eckles stated that those issues are somewhat addressed, but that if it is not addressed in the 2nd generation plan it will be addressed shortly after that. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving the comments on the Brown's Creek Watershed District 2nd generation plan. All in favor. AdQ1)tion of Ramsey Alley Assessment Roll Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-267 adopting Assessments for Ramsey Alley Improvements (project 2000-05A). Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble None Councilmember Thole Ea~le Rid~e PrQperty Purchase (former water tower prQ1)erty) City Attorney Magnuson informed the Council that the high bidder for the Eagle Ridge Property (former water tower site) has decided not to purchase the property. He recommended re- advertisement of the sale of the property or list the property with a realtor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing staff to list the property with a realtor and provide Council with a Listing Agreement for approval at the next meeting. All in favor. Case No. V /00-54. Findin~s of Fact for a variance denial to the side yard setback (10 feet reQJIired 2 inches prQposed) for construction of access window wells at 838 West Willard Street in the RB Dqplex Residential District. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000- 268 adopting the Findings of Fact for a Variance Denial to the Side Yard Setback (10 Feet Required, 2 Inches Proposed) for construction of access window wells at 838 West Willard Street in the RB, Duplex Residential District. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 5 City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 NEW BUSINESS Joint Board Items. City Engineer Eckles reviewed the annexation of Boutwell Road Right of Way and the installation of a watermain on County Road 15 that were presented to the Joint Board. He stated that the Joint Board did not have any issues with these items and that the township will be presenting this information to their town board. He also stated that these items would be returning to City Council at a future date. Case No Sub/OO-63. reQJ1est from Jim Junl:)1lann for a reQJ1est to resubdiyjde Lot 17 Blk 1. Oak Glen 12th Addition Lot 18. Block I. Oak Glen 12th Addition and Lot 22 Block 1. Oak Glen 12th Addition to add 15 feet to Lots 17 and 18. Block I Oak Glen 12th Addition. (Resolution) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution 2000- 269 approving the resubdivision of Lot 17, Blk 1, Oak Glen 12th Addition, Lot 18, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition and Lot 22, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition to add 15 feet to Lots 17 and 18, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS Mayor Kimble stated that the CVS will be holding "Rake a Difference Day" on October 28, 2000. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. All in favor. #/ ATTEST: /;Ji~- /J)OltrL lane Ward, City Clerk 6 City Council Meeting No. 00-21 October 3, 2000 Resolution No. 2000-259: Directing Payment of Bills Resolution No. 2000-260: HV AC Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls - Resolution. Resolution No. 2000-261: Assessment offormer Kern-Pauley lot Resolution No. 2000-262: Reapportioning Special Assessments for Heartland Office Village Subdivision Resolution No. 2000-263: authorizing the Issuance of and Sale of $2,265,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2000F. Resolution No. 2000-264: authorizing the Process to Call Improvement Bonds 1991-A and Improvement Bonds 1993-B Resolution No. 2000-265: commending Mary Peroceschi for her contribution to the City of Stillwater and her commitment while serving on the Human Rights Commission. Resolution No. 2000-266: approving the variance to accessory buildings regulations for an additional garage and a variance to the square footage (1,000 square feet maximum, 1,334 square feet requested) at 720 North Everett Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Case No. V/00-62. Resolution No. 2000-267: adopting Assessments for Ramsey Alley Improvements (Project 2000-05A). Resolution No. 2000-268: adopting the Findings of Fact for a Variance Denial to the Side Yard Setback (10 Feet Required, 2 Inches Proposed) for construction of access window wells at 838 West Willard Street in the RB, Duplex Residential District. Resolution 2000-269:approving the resubdivision of Lot 17, Blk I, Oak Glen 12th Addition, Lot 18, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition and Lot 22, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition to add 15 feet to Lots 17 and 18, Block I, Oak Glen 12th Addition. 7 RECORD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Date convened. Tuesday. October 3. 2000 Time convened: 9:04p.m. Time adjourned: 9:09p.m Members present Mayor Kimble and Councilmembers: Bealka. Cummings Thole and Zoller. Members absent None Also present: City Administrator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session: To discuss appeal of assessments for Downtown Lighting project Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to reduce special assessments for parcel No 28-03-02-041-0014, for LI 341 - Downtown Lighting Improvements, to $1.420.00 Ayes'" Bealka and Cummings. Nays = 0 Abstained = Zoller Aglournment Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn at 9:09 P.M. All in favor. Attest: ./l A.(> '7 f:~z-^---,~ titYAdministrator