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Home My WebLink About1996-01-02 CC MIN . -{'. Q -(';, -. . 1 Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1996 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Cummings. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Absent: Mayor Kimble Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel Acting City Attorney StaehIing City Planner Fitzgerald City Engineer Eckles Public Works Director Junker Building Official Zepper Consulting Traffic Engineer Van Wormer Police ChiefBeberg City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette 1. Dave Eckberl/- Update on Lumberi>.dc Davs Dave Eckberg reported on plans for Lumberjack Days 1996 (July 23 - July 28) and requested City assistance. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the request of the Lumberjack Days Festival Association for assistance as follows: 1) Exclusive use of Lowell Park July 23-28; 2) Grant exclusive permit for sale of beer in Lowell Park; 3) Approve loan of $4,000 to Lumberjack Days Festival Association as start-up capital, to be repaid on or before August 1,1996; 4) A grant of$6,000 to the Festival Association for the express purpose of producing the Grande Parade and 5) City staff support deemed necessary to make the celebration safe and clean. (Resolution 96-5) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief - Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to authorize the police chief to start the process for hiring of one new officer and promotion of one officer. All in favor. r' r r' 'J 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 2,1996 2. Public Works Director - Councilmember Cummings requested information on status of clearing McKusick Lake path. Council directed Public Works Director Junker to check the pathway, attempt to clear the compacted snow, and get estimates from private contractors to clear pathway immediately after snowfalls. 3. City Eniineer- City Engineer Eckles reported that a Storm Water Utility Policy has been drafted. He requested a first reading of ordinance by title establishing a storm water utility fund. Action was taken at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. 4. Consultinl! Enwineer - Eaile Ridie TrailfDeer Path Traffic Studv - Consulting Engineer Van Wormer presented an Eagle Ridge TrailfDeer Path traffic study update. He reviewed options available and studies underway. Residents will be at the 7:00 p.m. meeting regarding the petition to close one end of Deer Path. Proposed Frontal!e Road - North Side of36 County Road 5 to County Road 15 - City Engineer Eckles explained the need for a study for the proposed frontage road to connect the intersection of Curve Crest Boulevard and County Road 5 with the intersection of 62nd Street and County Road 15. Mr. Van Wormer presented a proposal for conducting the study, estimating two person days to complete the work. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to authorize Short Elliott Hendrickson to begin work with planning and engineering study for frontage road - North side of Trunk Highway 36, County Road 5 to County Road 15. All in favor. 5. City Coordinator- Mr. Kriesel presented a draft policy implementing the requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act and the U.S. Department of Regulations, 49 C.F.R. Park 382. 2 r'i n r ""', Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 2, 1996 Action was taken at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to recess the meeting at 5:40 p.m. All in favor. A TTEST:--P] fill. (~L f),!AI-_ CITY CLERK $/ , ~ Recessed Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2,1996 7:00 p.m. r \ The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Cummings. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Absent: Mayor Kimble Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel Acting City Attorney StaehIing Finance Director Deblon Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS r 1. Petition to block "",d of Deer Path - Residents of Deer Path and Deer Path Court Jim Ylinen, 201 Deer Path, stated traffic was a huge safety issue and council must take the responsibility to do something. Other residents expressed concerns and requested prompt action. The Council explained that the Traffic Engineer stated more study of options and impacts on other areas is needed, and cannot be completed until Spring. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct the City Engineer and Consulting Engineers to develop options for traffic on Deer Path, explaining the positive and negative impacts of each. All in favor. '\: .::,/ CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the Consent Agenda of January 2, 1996, including the following: All in favor. 1. Resolution 96-1 Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Resolution 96-2 Designating Depositories for 1996. 3. Resolution 96-3 authorizing execution of contracts for 1996 Legal Newspapers. 4. 1996 Taxi License, F.D.S., Inc. dba Stillwater Taxi, A-Taxi (renewal) 5. 1996 Towing License, Stillwater Towing (renewal) 6. Purchase of Opticoms for emergency activation of traffic semaphores. 7. Authorization to solicit quotes for skid loader and pickup truck for Parks Department. r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1996 8. Resolution 96-4, Approving Final Payment, UBC Project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. A,pnrovinl! Chan~e Order No. 1. Calibre Ridie L.I. 313 and Wildwood Pines 5th Addition. L.I 309. City Engineer Eckles explained the change order in the amount of $55,364 is to correct the grading in the Calibre Ridge project. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Change Order No.1, Calibre Ridge, L.I. 313 and Wildwood Pines 5th Addition, L.I. 309. (Resolution 96-6) Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Elect V ice President for Council - Mr. Kriesel explained that the past practice has been to appoint the most senior member of the council as the Vice-President. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution designating Terry Zoller as Council Vice President for 1996. (Resolution 96-7) Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None 2. Awardinl! Contract to Sand Creek Groun Ltd. for Employee Assi~tJ'"ce Proif8III - City Coordinator Kriesel reported proposals for Employee Assistance Program were submitted from Sand Creek Group Ltd. and Family Services Inc. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the contract to Sand Creek Group Ltd. for Employee Assistance Program. (Resolution 96-8) 2 J r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1996 Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations Implementation Policy. (Resolution 96-9) Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None 3. Approvini AV""""''''''t with ATEC Associates. Inc.. for Phase II Environmental Investi~ations Olive Street dlll1lP site And Mvrtle Street dump site. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement with A TEC Associates, Inc., for Phase II Environmental Investigations -Olive Street dump site at an estimated cost of $12,589 and Myrtle Street dump site at an approximate cost of $24,367.80. (Resolution 96-10) (\ Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None 4. Possible Annointment to Water Board - No action taken. Appointments to boards and commissions was deferred to January 16. 5. Orderini Pn:paration of Rc:port. 1996 Street IlllPfOvements. Consulting Engineer Moore presented the proposed improvement in the Croixwood Area. SEH estimated the engineering cost not to exceed $8,200. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Couni1member Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the Preparation of Report, 1996 Street Improvements. (Resolution 96-11) Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None COMMUNlCA TIONS/REOUESTS c 1. WA~hinl!ton County Board of Commissioners - 3 J r (\ r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1996 Notice of meeting, County-wide forum on Social and Economic Health of the East Metro Area. 2. WA~hln~n County - Particinatin2 in proiect for qharini m~or eauinment. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Councilmember Zoller requested a Council workshop to update members on joint meetings with Stillwater Township Board regarding orderly annexation issues. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to schedule a Council workshop for Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss orderly annexation issues. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS Stonn Water IJtilitv Ordinance - Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to have a first reading of Ordinance 821, by title, establishing a storm water utility. All in favor. City Clerk - Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reschedule the March 5,1996 Council meeting to February 27,1996 due to the Uniform Precinct Caucus Day on March 5. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the request of the Stillwater Township Board for use of the City Council Chambers on March 12, 1996 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. for the Township Annual Meeting. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. ATTEST: fV) 1M} . ~ /1) ~ f) j ,.,.... CITY CLERK 4 l' (' C :/ , Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1996 Resolutions: No. 96-1 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 96-2 - Designating Depositories for 1996 No. 96-3 - Authorizing execution of contracts for 1996 Legal Newspapers No. 96-4 - Approving Final Payment, UBC Project No. 96-5 - Approving Lumberjack Days Festival Association Request No. 96-6 - Approving Change Order No.1, Calibre Ridge, L.I. 313 and Wildwood Pines 5th No. 96-7 - Designating Terry Zoller as Council Vice President for 1996 No. 96-8 - Awarding the contract to Sand Creek Group Ltd. for Employee Assistance Program No. 96-9 - Adopting Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations Implementation Policy No. 96-10 - Approving agreement with ATEC Associates, Inc., for Phase II Environmental Investigations - Olive Street dump site and Myrtle Street dump site No. 96-11 - Ordering Preparation of Report, 1996 Street Improvements 5