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Home My WebLink About1996-10-29 CC MIN f" (' r STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-27 October 29, 1996 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. The Mayor was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: Councilmember Bealka Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Fire Chief Ness Chief Beberg Building Inspector Zepper Consulting Engineer Hahn City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier 1. Workshqp with Charter Commission Charter Commission members Kathy Czar, Laurie Maher, Howard Lieberman, Don Valsvik, Nancy Purcell, were in attendance. Lieberman presented a draft Conflict of Interest amendment to the City Charter. Discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing Councilmember Thole and City Attorney Magnuson to work with Lieberman on the Conflict of Interest amendment to the City Charter as proposed by the Charter Commission. All in favor. 2. ReQJIest to refinance multi-family revenue bonds - Cottalles of Stillwater Harold Teasdale, Orleans Homes Limited Partnership Project and Orleans Homes Number Two Project, presented request for City cooperation in the refInancing of the Multi-family Revenue Bonds issued for the Cottages of Stillwater projects. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cwnmings adopting Resolution 1 . f" {\ \ r ~ '-- 96-266, approving refinancing request for the Cottages of Stillwater project. Ayes: Councilmembers Cummings, Zoller, Thole and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Bealka STAFF REPORTS 1. City Engineer - Eckles presented proposal from Service Enviromnental to install a methane monitoring system at the Olive Street dump site. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 96- 267, accepting proposal and approving contract with Service Enviromnental for installation of a methane monitoring system at the Olive Street dump site for a cost not to exceed $9,788. Ayes: Councilmembers Cummings, Zoller, Thole and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Bealka 2. Consultinll Enllineer - Hahn presented proposal from SEH for settlement of claims related to the design of sanitary sewer system at Wildwood Pines 5th Addition. Motion by CounciImember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing staff to prepare and sign all required documents to complete settlement of claims related to design of sanitary sewer system at Wildwood Pines 5th Addition. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to recess at 6:00 p.m. All in favor. Attest: ---.m eJ.:- LJ~ - City Clerk ~L ayor 2 o STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-27 October 29, 1996 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 Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Community Development Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Hahn Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier ,...... APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~, Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the minutes of October 15, 1996 Special and Regular Meetings. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Jon Thomas. Ryder Tra:Jl&POrtation - ReQJIest for assistance in fIndini terminal for school ~ Jon Thomas provided Council with information regarding attempts to fmd new location for school bus terminal. He asked all cities in the area served by Ryder to be aware of the need for a new location. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve consent agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None (', 3 - r (' r 1. 2. Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 96-264) Contractors Licenses: Rertewals - Gilbert Construction Co.; Viking Construction Inc.; New - KJ. Willis Construction. Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - Church of St. Michael. Request to purchase budgeted Capital Outlay items - Library Board. Request to purchase lift station alarm system. Utility Bill adjustments. New wine/strong beer license - St. Croix Catering, dba The Grand. (Resolution 96-265) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. Case No. SUB/96-62. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a subdivision to subdivide Lot 10, Block 8, Wilkin's Addition into two equal portions and combine to adjacent lots in the RB, Two-family residential district. William and Dawn Tunison, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on October 18, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for subdivision. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no requests to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution 96-268, approving Minor Subdivision of Lot 10, Block 8, Wilkin's Addition into two equal portions and combine to adjacent lots in the RB, Two-family residential district. Case No. SUB/96-62. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 2. Case No. SUB/96-67. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a minor subdivision of one lot into two lots located north of 802 West Mulberry in the RB, Two- Family Residential District. Clarice Auluck-Wilson, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on October 18, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request. Applicant Clarice Auluck- Wilson was present. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 4 r (". " There were no requests to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 96- 269, approving Minor Subdivision of one lot into two lots located north of 802 West Mulberry in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Case No. SUB/96-67. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: Councilmember Cwnmings 3. Case No. BM/96-68. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a building moving permit to move a house from 824 South Greeley Street to the west side of North William Street between West Mulberry Street and West Linden Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Clarice Auluck-Wilson, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on October 4, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request, stating no variances were needed and Planning Commission felt this request was in compliance with all requirements. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Applicant Clarice Auluck-Wilson showed the site plan and architect's rendering. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving building moving permit to move a house from 824 South Greeley Street to the west side of North William Street between West Mulberry Street and West Linden Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. All in favor. 4. Case No. V /96-69. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a variance for the insta1lation of an on-site septic system within the required 40 foot setback located at 118 Lakeside Drive in the RB-Bluft1and Shoreland District. Michael and Sheryl Meyer, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on October 11, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request. He stated the system is failing and there is no option but to replace the drainfIeld. He explained it needed to come to Council because it is in the bluft1and/shoreland district. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 5 f\ r (\ There were no requests to be heard. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving a variance for the installation of an on-site septic system within the required 40 foot setback located at 118 Lakeside Drive in the RB-Bluftland Shoreland District. All in favor. Recessed at 8 p.m. and Reconvened at 8: 15 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report: Lift Bridge issues City Coordinator Kriesel presented a report summarizing the results of a meeting with MnDOT staff related to maintenance of the historic lift bridge. Council directed staff to include future use of the historic lift bridge as a Planning Department work item for 1997 and to continue to work with MnDOT on the maintenance of the bridge. 2. Report: Ice arena architectural services City Coordinator Kriesel reported the City had submitted an application for Mighty Ducks funds to help fInance the construction of a new sports facility. He recommended Council select an Architect to provide services to design the facility in order to move forward in a timely manner when the project does become feasible. He also recommended Community Development Director Russell be assigned the responsibility of coordinating the development process. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka, directing staff to solicit Statements of QualifIcations (SOQ) from architectural fIrms for the design of the proposed area sports facility, review SOQ's and recommend three fIrms, for possible interviews. All in favor. 3. Possible second reading of ordinance relating to regulation of pawnbrokers City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the proposed ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approve second reading of ordinance relating to regulation of pawnbrokers. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 6 ('\ , ("' (' 4. Update: Environmental study of annexation area City Engineer Eckles reported that an environmental study of the annexation area must be prepared prior to development. He requested Council review information of the scope of the Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) and requested authorization to receive proposals for the completion of the AUAR. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller authorizing staff to prepare Requests for Proposals for Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) of annexation area and set special meeting for 4:00 p.m., November 19, for interviews. All in favor Recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. 5. Proposal for feasibility study for sewer and water for annexation area City Engineer Eckles presented proposal from SEH for surveying and designing trunk sewer and water mains for the annexations area. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 96- 270, accepting proposal and approving contract with SEH for preparation offeasibility study for sewer and water for annexation area at cost not to exceed $57,700. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS I. Authorizing application for Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Program Community Development Director Russell reported additional asbestos has been found at the Maple Island Plant and additional grant money is necessary to help make the reuse of the building possible. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 96- 271, authorizing application for Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Program. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 2. Request to prepare drainage study of Meadowlark Park Community Development Director Russell presented request for drainage study of Meadowlark Park and authorization for staff to prepare scope of work and cost estimate for 7 f\ (' o preparation of drainage improvement plans. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 96- 273 authorizing preparation of report of Meadowlark Park Drainage Improvement Plan by SEH for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMlJNICA TIONS/REOUESTS I. Susan Sabongi, Stillwater Antiques - Sprinkler system requirements A request was made for reimbursement of cost of installation of sprinkler systems under city requirement. Council directed staff to contact Susan Sabongi regarding her request. STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Attorney Magnuson requested a public hearing date be scheduled for November 19 for the public hearing relating to the refInancing of the Multi-family Revenue Bonds issued for the Cottages of Stillwater project. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 96-272, establishing the date for a public hearing on a proposed multi-family housing program and the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds; and authorizing the publication of Notice. (Cottages of Stillwater) Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Community Development Director Russell presented proposal from Plan Sight for GIS rnaps and analysis of city expansion area. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving proposal from Plan Sight for GIS maps and analysis of the City expansion area. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Possible adjournment to Executive Session to discuss condemnation proceedings. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn to executive session at 10:30 p.m. 8 r f". r eft#! Attest: fl1~ t.v..ld--- City Clerk Resolution No. 96-264: Directing Payment of Bills. Resolution No. 96-265: New wine/strong beer license - St. Croix Catering, dba The Grand Resolution No. 96-266: Accepting proposal and approving contract with Service Environmental for installation of a methane monitoring system at the Olive Street dump site for a cost not to exceed $9,788. Resolution No. 96-267: Approving refInancing request for the Cottages of Stillwater project. Resolution No. 96-268: Approval of Minor Subdivision of Lot 10, Block 8, Wilkin's Addition into two equal portions and combine to adjacent lots in the RB, Two-family residential district. Case No. SUB/96-62. Resolution No. 96-269: Approving Minor Subdivision of one lot into two lots located north of 802 West Mulberry in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Case No. SUB/96-67. Resolution No. 96-270: Accepting proposal and approving contract with SEH for preparation of feasibility study for sewer and water for annexation area at cost not to exceed $57,700. Resolution No. 96-271: Authorizing application for Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Program. Resolution No. 96-272: Establishing the date for a public hearing on a proposed multi-family housing program and the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds; and authorizing the publication of Notice. Resolution No. 96-273: Authorizing preparation of report of Meadowlark Park Drainage Improvement Plan bay SEH for an amount not to exceed $6,000. 9