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Home My WebLink About2000-09-05 CC MIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 00-18 Council Chamben, 216 North Fourth Street September 5, 2000 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble Present: Absent: Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Cummings Also present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Civil Engineer Sanders Police Chief Dauffenbach Director of Administration Kadin City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink, Courier STAFF REPORTS Mayor Kimble asked for an update on the dome at the recreation center. City Administrator Kriesel stated that one of the sensors that controls the airflow and pressure may have been plugged and the system was reading that it wasn't getting enough air and it was overinflating. He stated that the dome would be inflated within a short time. It appears there was minimal damage. Chief Larry Dauffenbach informed the Council that major repairs need to be done to the Ford Taurus and that it would be more feasible to replace the vehicle. He stated that he would investigate the costs and provide information at a future meeting. Mayor Kimble asked Chief Dauffenbach if he investigated the possibility of purchasing a vehicle from a dealership rather than the State contract because a better price might be available. Chief Dauffenbach stated that he had not investigated that option because the State contract price was usually the best price available in the past. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember 8ealka authorizing Chief Dauffenbach to investigate and purchase a new unmarked vehicle for the police department. All in favor. Civil Engineer Sanders stated that staff has received a quotation for streetlights on Orleans and Market Drive and that a feasibility report will be available at the next meeting. Mayor Kimble stated that the some of the concrete is in need of repair on Myrtle Street. City Attorney Magnuson stated that the purchase agreement for the property on Eagle Ridge Drive (formerly the water tower property) has not been received and should be removed from the agenda. City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 Councilmember Thole suggested that the item regarding the meeting dllte on November 7, 2000 (General Election) be determined. He recommended that the meeting be held from 4:30 - 6:00 and reconvened at 8:00. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to hold the November 7,2000 meeting at 4:30 and recess until 8:00 p.m. and if there is unfInished business hold a special meeting on November 12,2000. City Administrator Kriesel reviewed a memo regarding the APW A award that will be presented at the APW A conference to the City of Stillwater and the Minnesota DNR for the Brown's Creek Realignment Project and asked if someone for the Council would attend. Councilmember Zoller stated that he would attend. Mr. Kriesel stated that there have been some complaints of boats mooring on Kolliner Park property and the issue is how much activity should be allowed on the park property. At the present time it is not posted and the other problem is law enforcement jurisdiction. He recommended that City crews maintain the site and not allow the camping that has been taking place. There have been two boats moored at the property all summer. It was the consensus of the Council that no mooring or camping is done at the property because of liability issues. Council directed staff to investigate a plan for this property and report back at a later meeting. Councilmember Zoller asked that staff send a letter to the individuals who own the boats that have been there all summer. Mr. Kriesel informed the Council of an open house for the 2nd Sheet ofIce on October 22nd beginning at noon and the United Way Leadership Breakfasl at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Councilmember Thole asked ifItem 2 - Funding for Walking Route Map and Item 4 - Funding Request for New Chamber of Commerce under Petitions, Individuals, Delegations, and Commendations could be addressed at this time. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the funding for the walking route map. All in favor. Councilmember Zoller felt that the Chamber issue should be held at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Mr. Kriesel stated that Mr. David Labno has requested that he be allowed to dig for artifacts at the Territorial Prison site and is working with Brent Peterson of the Washington County Historical Society. The Heritage Preservation Commission will be addressing this request on September 6 and does not anticipate any problem with the request. He stated that any artifacts will be donated to the Washington County Historical Society. Councilmember Zoller asked Civil Engineer Sanders if a feasibility report could be done on traffic increases should the bridge not be built or hire consultants to do a study on this issue. 2 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 Civil Engineer Sanders stated that it could be done by staff but we would probably have to consult with Washington County and ask SEH to help prepare a traffic study. He stated that he would investigate this issue. Councilmember Bealka asked what the status was of the painting of crosswalks. Civil Engineer Sanders stated that paintings of crosswalks near schools are the high priority and then the rest will be painted after that. Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 5:07 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Thole arrived at 7:05 Also present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Civil Engineer Sanders Police ChiefDauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad Director of Administration Kadin City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink, Courier APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cununings, seconded Councilmember Bealka approving the Regular Meeting Minutes and Executive Session of August 15,2000. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Commendation for Kevin Charlsen Mayor Kimble presented a plaque to Firefighter Kevin Charlsen in appreciation of26 years of service with the Stillwater Fire Department. Representatives from the Fire Department were in attendance. Proclamation - Constitution Week - Seotember 17-23 Mayor Kimble proclaimed September 17-23,2000 at Constitution Week. FundiDl! Reauest for "New Chamber of Commerce" - Chamber Transition Finance Committee Mr. David Junker on behalf of the Chamber Transition Finance Committee requested that Council authorize the expenditure of $78,500 to assist in the merger of the two Chamber of Commerce. 3 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 City Administrator Kriesel asked if other communities would share this funding of $78,500. Mr. Junker stated that they will be asking the other communities involved such as Bayport and Oak Park Heights. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing staff to investigate the funding options and report back at a future meeting so that Council could make a decision. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Belka requested that the St. Croix Athletic Partoership payment on the List of Bills be removed for discussion. He stated that he wants this to be a one-time contribution. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to remove the item from the List of Bills. Ayes: Councilmember Zoller, Bealka, and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmembers Thole, Cummings Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the consent agenda. All in favor. Resolution 2000-237: Directing payment of bills Resolution 2000-238: Ordering preparation of assessment roll for Mulberry and Water Street Improvements Resolution 2000-239: Resolution Commending Larry Viers for over 15 years of serve on the Fire Department Resolution 2000-240: Approving Addendum No.2 to Agreement Between City and AFSCME Resolution 2000-241: Approving Renewal Rates for Group Life Insurance with Mil Life Approval of Banner Permit - St. Croix United Way Approval of the extended warranties and the maintenance agreement for the new police cars Resolution 2000-242: Authorizing staff to complete application for reconveyance of parcels in Radles Hilltop Addition Approval of proposal ofMuzac to install sound system at recreation center and approve proposal to install sound absorbing material in main arena. Approval of the 25th Annual Rivertown Restoration Home Tour to be held on September 16,2000. Approval of Lakeview Hospital walking program at dome. Resolution 2000-243: Participating in the Minnesota Cities Building Quality Communities Program Resolution 2000-244: Approving Job Classification Point Values Approval of Utility Bill Adjustments - Sewer Charges Resolution 2000-244A: Approval of Change Order #3 for the St. Croix Valley sports Complex 2nd sheet of ice Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to pay $27,000 this year and the future Council could determine funding for the St. Croix Athletic Complex for future years. Ayes: Councilmembers Cununings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmember Bealka 4 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUB/00-56. Reauest from Dianne Hark and Michael Rice for a subdivision of a buildiDl! into two condominium units at 150 South Third Street in the CBD. Central Business District. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request with Council and stated that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the request with conditions of approval. Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving Resolution No. 2000- 245 approving the subdivision of a building located at 150 South Third Street. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mulberrv NeilZhborhood Park Proiect Community Development Director Russell stated that the issue has been before the Parks Board and they recommended approval of the expenditure of $35,000 for the equipment, but that it is not taken out of the Park Fund and that if it is not used be returned to the City. Kathy Drinkwine stated that if the City could contribute the $35,000 the Friends of Parks would come up with the other $10,000. Councilmember Zoller expressed a concern for setting precedent on paying for playground equipment for other areas in the City that are not City owned. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving Resolution No. 2000-246 approving the expenditure of $35,000 for playground equipment out of the Capital Project Fund. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmember Zoller Possible ADDroval of Annexations Community Development Director Russell requested that the Council refer the proposed annexation of areas that include Brown's Creek Park, Minnesota Zephyr right-of-way up to County Road 15 and Boutwell Road to the Joint Board. 5 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, ,2000 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Beaika to refer the proposed annexation to the Planning Commission and Joint Board. All in favor. Possible second readinl! of ordinance amendinl! Council salaries City Administrator Kriesel reviewed the ordinance with Council and stated that the last increase for Council was in January 1991. These salaries would not go into effect until January 1,2001. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Ordinance No. 901 amending the Council and Mayor salaries with the Mayor salary being $750 per month and Councilmember salaries being $600 per month. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Trail Head DeveloDment Corooration Purchase Al!1'eement Community Development Director Russell stated that the purchase agreement has been received from Trailhead Development, which completes the purchase ofland for the Brown's Creek Nature Area. He also stated that the price of the land was $40,000, which was less than the appraisal. This piece completes the purchase of area for the Brown's Creek Nature Preserve. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-247 approving the Trailhead Development Purchase Agreement. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None NEW BUSINESS Reauest from Lee Lennartson to not be included in North Hill Moratorium Community Development Director Russell reviewed the City Engineer's staff memo with Council stating that this site would not be serviced with utilities in the foreseeable future even with the proposed improvement project for the North Hill. He stated that eliminating the properties north of Highway 96 would not be inappropriate. Mayor Kimble asked City Attorney Magnuson if this change would impact the North Hill Moratorium. City Attorney Magnuson stated that it would not impact that moratorium because it will not be serviced through the proposed improvement for the area. Councilmember Zoller expressed that he would like to see some agreement with these properties that should utilities become available they are obligated to hookup to the utilities. 6 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 City Attorney Magnuson stated it would be possible to try to work out an agreement with the owners during the building permit application process. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 902 in relation to exempting of land north of Highway 96 from the North Hill Moratorium. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Aoorovinl! lIllreement between the City of Stillwater and Larsen. Allen. Weishair & Comoanv for Year 2000 auditinl! services. City Administrator Kriesel recommended that the contract for auditing services with Larsen, Allen, Weishair & Company be renewed even though there is an increase in the contract amount because they will be performing additional services for the upcoming year. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000- 248 entering into a contract with Larsen, Allen, Weishair & Company for auditing services. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, CUDlffiings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Aooroval of Resolution and Al!reement for oarticioation in the Communitv Develooment Block Grant Prol!ram Community Development Director Russell stated that this agreement has been approved previously but that HUD has required the new resolution. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000- 251 approving the Washington County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement NEW BUSINESS (continued) Year 200 I Budl!et: a) Adootinl! orooosed levy for the Year 200 I b) Adootinl! orooosed budl!et for the vear 2001 c) Settinl! date for truth in taxation oublic hearinl! (Resolutions) City Administrator Kriesel recommended a proposed budget of$8,114,327 and a proposed tax levy of $4,700,585 for 2001. He stated that the proposed tax levy should not lead to increased taxes for 2001. He also stated that the Truth and Taxation Hearing should be held on December 5,2000 at 7:00 p.m. and a continuation public hearing (if needed) be held on December 12,2000 at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No. 2000- 249 adopting the proposed tax levy for the Year 200 I; Resolution No. 2000-250 approving the proposed 7 City Council Meeting No. 00-18 September 5, 2000 Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cununings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cununings to adjourn the meeting at 8:10p.m. ~~ y Kim!; e, Mayor ATTEST: ~;..- ~~ ~~ Diane Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2060-237: Directing payment of bills Resolution 2000-238: Ordering preparation of assessment roll for Mulberry and Water Street Improvements Resolution 2000-239: Resolution Commending Larry Viers for over 15 years of serve on the Fire Department Resolution 2060-240: Approving Addendum No.2 to Agreement Between City and AFSCME Resolution 2000-241: Approving Renewal Rates for Group Life Insurance with Mil Life Resolution 2000-242: Authorizing staff to complete application for reconveyance of parcels in Radles Hilltop Addition Resolution 2000-243: Participating in the Minnesota Cities Building Quality Communities Program Resolution 2000-244: Approving Job Classification Point Values Resolution 2000-244A: Approval of Change Order #3 for the St. Croix Valley sports Complex 2nd sheet of ice Resolution 2000-245:approving the subdivision of a building located at 150 South Third Street. Resolution 2000-246: approving the expenditure of$35,OOO for playground equipment out of the Capital Project Fund. Resolution 2000-247: approving the Trailhead Development Purchase Agreement. Resolution 2000-248: entering into a contract with Larsen, Allen, Weishair & Company for auditing services. Resolution 2000-249: adopting the proposed tax levy for the Year 200 I Resolution 2000-250: approving the proposed budget for the Year 2001 Resolution 2060-251: approving the Washington County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement Resolution 2000-252: setting dates for 2001 Truth in Taxation Hearing. 8