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Home My WebLink About2000-08-01 CC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 00-15 August 1, 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 City Engineer Eckles Police ChiefDauffenbach Fire Chief Kallestad Director of Administration Kadin City Clerk Ward Press: Julie Kink, Courier STAFF REPORTS City Engineer Eckles reported on the City's van that was stolen from the Territorial Prison with televising equipment and various other parks equipment being in the van, approximately $30,000 worth of equipment. The van has been recovered, but the equipment was not. Insurance will cover the equipment, after the $500 deductible. Staff will provide quotes for approval at a future meeting. City Engineer Eckles also informed the Council that at the budget meeting there will be architectural renderings for the proposed Public Works facility and showing the neighborhood these renderings in approximately three weeks. Staffwill also be meeting with the property owner to discuss the purchase of that property. City Attorney Magnuson reported on the closing of the Kem/Pauley parcel next to the St. Croix Valley Recreational Center. Mr. Magnuson reported that a prepayment option is not available in the bonds. In the event it is needed to prepay it is possible to negotiate with the bond holders at that time. Councilmember Zoller asked that if the Council wished to sell the property ifit wouldn't have to proceed through the Charter process. Mr; Magnuson stated that it would be a good idea to do that. City Administrator Kriesel reminded Council of the budget meeting on August 8, 2000. City Administrator Kriesel stated that the Library Board has requested a meeting with the Council in addition to the budget discussion for 4:30 on August 15,2000. Mr. Kriesel indicated that the St. Croix Valley Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Team, is going to Florida for a tournament and requested to take the Stillwater flag. City Council Meeting No. 00-15 August I, 2000 Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving the St. Croix Valley Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Team to take tj1e City of Stillwater flag with the stipulation ofa $150.00 deposit and staff taking pictures of the flag bef~re releasing it to the softball team. All in favor. Councilmember Cummings asked that ~e Zephyr Train Lot (south lot) be cleaned up. He asked City Engineer Eckles if there is a plan tp put a sprinkler system in the park area. That the park is the City's jewel and should be sprinkle~ and also that after events it may help the park to come back better. City Engineer Eckles stated he is not a~are of a plan, but he agreed that it should because of the gardens that will be in that park after th~ construction is completed. Right now after events some of the areas need to be resodded. Mayor recessed the meeting at 5:00 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kinible Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Also present: City Administrator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Police ChiefDauffenbach Fire ChiefKallestad Director of Administration KadijI City Clerk Ward Press: Mark Brower, Gazette Julie Kink, Courier APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the July 18,2000 minutes. All in favor. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, ~ole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None . PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIQNS & COMMENDATIONS I Michele Bachmann Ms. Backmann introduced herself the Rtpublican endorsed candidate for Senate and asked that she be able to meet with Council to disc\1ss issues that affect the City. 2 City Council Meeting No. 00-15 August I, 2000 Marc HUiUfiin. Met Council Rc:presentative - Livable Communities Mr. Hugunin presented an overview of the Livable Communities program and presented Council with the plaque for supporting the Livable Communities Program. Mayor Kimble thanked Mr. Hugunin and the Met Council for providing assistance to the City for the Livable Communities program and that working together has allowed the City of Stillwater to succeed in this program. CONSENT AGENDA I. Resolution 2000-212: Directing Payment of Bills 2. Resolution 2000-213: Authorization to Participate in the Grant Application for Operation Nightcap Program 3. Resolution 2000-214: Approving Training Contract with Century College 4. Resolution 2000-215: Approving Public Works Safety Door Switches 5. Resolution 2000-216: Approving Parks Lead Worker 6. Resolution 2000- 217: Combining special assessments 7. Resolution 2000-218: Approval of Boiler Maintenance Agreement - Stillwater Public Library 8. Resolution 2000-219: Approval of Purchase of Playground Equipment for Legends Park 9. Utility Bill Adjustments - Sewer Charges 10. Purchase of Two Computers - Fire Department and Public Works Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the Consent Agenda. All in favor. UNFINI~HF.n BUSINESS Pos.sible second reHrlil1i ofOrdlnanee No. 899 amendinw the Stillwater Code r.hllllter 31. Subdivision 5 .2 Entitled Zonini Maps and Boundaries by Amendini "The 7.nnil1i MIIP of the City" jncludini PrQpertv Within the Zonini District. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the proposed Ordinance in relation to Case No. ZAMlOO-3 Wesley Investments, Inc., Jon Whitcomb, representing Michael G. Gibson. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the second reading of Ordinance No. 899 amending the Stillwater Code Chapter 31, Subdivision 5 ~2 Entitled Zoning Maps and Boundaries by Amending "The Zoning Map of the City" including Property Within the Zoning District. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Possible second TeHrlil1i of Ordinance No. 900 amenrlinw the Stillwater Code Chapter 31. Subdivision 5 .2 Entitled "Zonini By Rstablishini Three (3) New Zonini Districts Rntitl~ "Cove Traditional Residential District" (CTR): "Covini Cotta~ District" (CCR): and "Cove Townhouse District" (CTHR) Community Development Director Russell reviewed the proposed Ordinance in relation to Case No. ZAT/00-02, ZAT/00-03. ZAT/oo-04. ZAMloo-04, ZAMloo-05 and ZAMloo-06, US Homes. 3 City Council Meeting No. 00-15 August 1,2000 Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole, approving the second reading of Ordinance No. 900 amending the Stillwater Code Chapter 31, Subdivision 5 ~2 Entitled "Zoning By Establishing Three (3) New Zoning Districts Entitled "Cove Traditional Residential District" (CTR); "Coving Cottage District" (CCR); and "Cove Townhouse District" (CTHR). Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None NEW BUSINESS WH~h;T\i1on County Historical Society - ReqJlest investiiation of the possibility of eJlPandini TIF District - Territorial Prison - to include the Warden's House Museum Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing staff to meet with the Washington County Historical Society to discuss viable options for their improvements. All in favor. Appointment of Jessica Pack to the Stillwater Libr;uy Board Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No. 2000-220 appointing member to Library Board. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Case No. SUB/OO-43. A subdivision to combine two lots Lot 20 Hnd 21. Block 11. Churchill Nelson and Sla~ihter's Addition into one lot of 10.800 SQJllll'f: feet in the RD. Two Family Residential District. Scott Junker. llIlPlicant. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request of Scott Junker to combine two lots into one lot. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution No. 2000- 221 approving the subdivision to combine two lots. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Sinile Family Residential District. John Whitcomb applicant. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the final plat. The preliminary plat was approved at the July 18,2000 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution No. 2000-222 approving Final Plat for Neal Meadows 2nd Addition. 4 City Council Meeting No. 00-15 August 1,2000 U S Home COlJ)Oration PurchH~e from Rivards Community Development Director Russell reviewed the proposal with Council. He stated the US Homes will purchase the remaining parcel ofland within 1.5 years. Councilmember Cummings expressed concern that should the housing economy drop that this parcel would not be bought or developed. City Attorney Magnuson stated that this condition could be addressed in the Developer's Agreement with US Homes. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 2000-223 approving Lot Split of Rivard Property and directed staff to add the above condition in the developer's agreement with US Homes. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Street Vacation ofa Portion ofnoo Street North Community Development Director Russell stated that this part of72OO Street North has not been available for use for the last year because of the Liberty on the Lake development Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution No. 2000-224 vacating part of72OO Street North. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None COMMUNICA TlONSIREOUESTS Notice from Washini10n - Browns Creek Watershed District manaiers lijIpointment process. City Administrator Kriesel informed the Council of two appointments that will expire on the Browns Creek Watershed District Board. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing staff to advertise for the opening and provide Council with information at the August 15,2000 meeting for recommendation to the County Board. All in favor STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Administrator Kriesel stated that Mr. Greg Lindow, owner ofPD Pappy's, has requested that sodding be done in the inner circle to allow for immediate relief of dirt, dust, etc. Mr. Kriesel also stated that to change from seeding to sodding would cost the City approximately $2,000 and that the Corps needs to know the City's intention as early as tomorrow. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing staff to work with Mr. Lindow and the Corps and investigate how the sod would be watered in that area and the other issues in relation to the dumpster etc. All in favor. 5 City Council Meeting No. 00-15 August I, 2000 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. to Executive Session. All in favor. ~~ ax' e ayor ATTEST: --1J~ /l)(jA~ Diane Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2000-212: Directing Payment of Bills ResoluUon 2000-213: Authorization to Participate in the Grant Application for Operation Nightcap Program Resolution 2000-214: Approving Training Contract with Century College Resolution 2000-215: Approving Public Works Safety Door Switches Resolution 1000-216: Approving Parks Lead Worker Resolution 2000-217: Combining special assessments Resolution 2000-218: Approval of Boiler Maintenance Agreement - Stillwater Public Library Resolution 2000-219: Approval of Purchase of Playground Equipment for Legends Park Resolution 2000-120: Appointing member to Library Board. ResoluUon 1000-121: Approving the subdivision to combine two lots. Resolution 1000-222: Approving Final Plat for Neal Meadows 2nd Addition. Resolution 2000-123: Approving Lot Split of Rivard Property and directed staff to add the above condition in the1developer's agreement with US Homes. Resolution 2000-224: Vacating part ofnnd Street North. Ordinance No. 899 amending the Stillwater Code Chapter 31, Subdivision 5 ~2 Entitled Zoning Maps and Boundaries by Amending "The Zoning Map of the City" including Property Within the Zoning District. Ordinance No. 900 amending the Stillwater Code Chapter 31, Subdivision 5 ~2 Entitled "Zoning By Establishing Three (3) New Zoning Districts Entitled "Cove Traditional Residential District" (CTR); "Coving Cottage District" (CCR); and "Cove Townhouse District" (CTHR). 6 RECORD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Date convened: Tuesday, August 1,2000 Time convened: 8:00p_m Time adjourned 8:15p.m, Members present: Mayor Kimble and Councilmernbers: Bealka, Cummings, Thole and Zoller Members absent' None Also present: City Administrator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session: To discuss possible litigation regarding AUAR plan. No action taken, Adiournment Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn at 8:15 P.M,AII in favor Att"" j',h "'~. n -~~~ ~.AI<t--r CityAdminisrator