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STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-29
December 3, 1996
REGULAR MEETING
4:00 P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble.
Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Absent: Councilmember Thole (arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
Fire Chief Ness
Chief Beberg
City Engineer Eckles
Building Inspector Zepper
Community Development Director Russell
Administrative Assistant Cordes
City Clerk Weldon
Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Julie Kink, The Courier
1. Update: Discussion with Territorial Coalition (TCn representatives
John Lange and Michael Borum, TCI, explained changes in the design of the
project for fInancing purposes and requested an extension of the closing date for
the sale of the prison land in order to complete the financing package;
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka extending development
agreement closing date with Territorial Coalition, Inc., (90 days) to March 31, 1997. All in
favor. (Thole absent)
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Review ofRFP's for St. Croix Valley Snorts Complex.
Administrative Assistant Cordes and Community Development Director Russell
reported proposals were received for design services for the St. Croix Valley
Sports Facility complex from the following four fIrms: I) Ankeny Kell
Architects, P.A. and Stefan/Larson Associates 2) Shea Architects, Inc., 3) Delano
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Erickson Architects, and 4) Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates.
Each team presented their proposals in the following order:
I) Shea Architects, Inc.,
2) Ankeny Kell Architects, P.A. and StefanlLarson Associates
Recessed at 5:30 p.m. Reconvened at 5:40. p.m.
(Thole arrived at 5:45 p.m.)
3) Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates.
4) Delano Erickson Architects,
Recessed at 6:40 p.m. Reconvened at 6:50 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka selecting Ankeny Kell
Architects, P .A. and StefanlLarson Associates as architects for the St. Croix Valley Sports
Complex and directing staff to prepare contract for council approval.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: Councilmembers Cummings and Thole
Recessed at 6:56 p.m.
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STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 96-29
December 3, 1996
RECESSED MEETING
7:00P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. (7:10 p.m.)
Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
City Engineer Eckles
Finance Director Deblon
Community Development Director Russell
Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine
Ed Cain, Legislative Associates
City Clerk Weldon
Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Julie Kink, The Courier
r APPROVAL OF MOO JTES
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the minutes
of October 29, 1996 Special and Regular Meetings. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
Martha Hubbs, William Sauntry Mansion, 626 N 4th St, presented a petition from
lodging operators in Stillwater opposing the implementation of a lodging tax. She
requested operators be involved in workshops if a lodging tax is considered.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve consent
agenda. All in favor.
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Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 96-283)
1997 Renewals of Liquor, Wine, Beer, and Cigarette Licenses. (Resolution No. 96-284)
Contractors License: Kingwood Management (Renewal); Heikes Tree Service (Renewal).
Authorize hiring process for Civil Engineer.
Purchase of Autocad software update.
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Accepting Work and authorizing fInal payment, Good Samaritan Storm Sewer and
Drainage Improvements, L.1. 317. (Resolution No. 96-285)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. This is the day and time for the Truth in Taxation public hearing. Notice of the hearing
was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on November 27, 1996.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Dwayne Nelson, 822 S. 2nd St., stated he had a 40% increase with no increase in
valuation of his property. Staff offered to look at his notice to see if an error had been
made.
Finance Director Deblon explained the tax levy process and how tax monies are spent.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action necessary at this time.
2.
Case No. SUB/96-70. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a minor
subdivision to divide an existing parcel into two lots of 2.36 and 1.37 acres located just
east of Baker's Square on the TH 36 Frontage Road in the BP-C, Business Park
Commercial District. Robert Brackey, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the
Stillwater Gazette on November 22, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property
owners.
Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for subdivision,
explaining approval would be contingent upon MnDOT approval and City Engineer
review.
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 Councilmenber Bealka adopting Resolution 96-
286, approving a minor subdivision of an existing parcel into two lots of 2.36 and 1.37 acres
located just east of Baker's Square on the TH 36 Frontage Road in the BP-C, Business Park
Commercial District, Robert Brackey, applicant.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
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Case No. SUB/96-71. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a minor
subdivision to resubdivide (swap lands) the property located at 12811 62nd Street just
west of the corner of CR 5 and TH 36 in the CR & D, Campus Research District. James
Bradshaw, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on
November 22, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners.
Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for subdivision. He
stated all affected property owners were in agreement with the swap.
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 Zoller adopting Resolution 96-
287, approving a minor subdivision to resubdivide (swap lands) the property located at 12811
62nd Street just west of the corner ofCR 5 and TH 36 in the CR & D, Campus Research District,
James Bradshaw, applicant.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
4. Case No. SUB/96-73. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a
subdivision of the Maple Island Property into four lots of 13,000; 4,600; 4,600; and
16,500 feet located at 219 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Tim
Stefan, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on
November 22, 1996, and notices mailed to affected property owners.
Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request for subdivision which
also included a trade of the 20 foot strip of City-owned land (purchased in 1991 from
Burlington Norther for purposes of assisting with redevelopment of Maple Island Plant)
to the developer for public use of the 46-car parking lot.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Tim Stefan, Mainstream Development Partnership, explained the purpose of the
subdivision was to make the project fInancially viable.
Howard Lieberman, Heritage Preservation Commission, stated the HPC felt this was a
good use of the property and recommended Council act favorably on the request.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Council directed staff to prepare agreement to trade with the developer the entire 20- foot
city strip ofland for public use of the parking lot.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adoptingResolution 96-
288, approving the subdivision of the Maple Island Property into four lots of 13,000; 4,600;
4,600; and 16,500 feet located at 219 North Main Street in the CBD, Central Business District,
Tim Stefan, applicant, as conditioned, and directing 20-foot strip ofland be deeded to developer
in trade for public use of the parking lot.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
5. Case No. ZA 1\96-4. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a
modifIcation ofRA and RB zoning regulations regarding commercial uses (home
occupations) in residential areas. City of Stillwater, applicant. Notice of the hearing was
placed in the Stillwater Gazette on November 22, 1996, and notices mailed to affected
property owners.
Community Development Director Russell presented a draft home occupation use permit
ordinance amendment.
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 Zoller directing staff to continue
working on preparation of ordinance amendment modifying RA and RB zoning regulations
regarding commercial uses (home occupations) in residential areas. All in favor.
UNFINISHEO BUSINESS
1. Request for assistance: Stillwater Antiques
Susan Sabongi, Stillwater Antiques, requested City assistance for building improvements
at 501 N. Main St. and 226 S. Main St. She stated the requirements for installation of
sprinkler systems severely impacted their business project and requested assistance such
as that offered to encourage Simonet's to remain downtown.
It was explained Simonet's received TIF assistance for cost of land for the new store; no
assistance for sprinklers was provided. In addition, the new owners of the downtown
store were required to install sprinklers when the building changed hands.
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Staff explained 226 S. Main Street would be required to be sprink1ed if there is a change
of occupancy; however, if it is again occupied by another retail business, it would not be
considered a change of occupancy and would not require a sprink1er system until a
change of occupancy rating occurred.
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Approval of AUAR contract.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 96-
293 approving contract with team of Dahlgran, Shardlow and Urban (DSU), Bonestroo Rosene
Anderlik & Associates (BRA) and Northern Environmental Technologies for preparation of
Alternative Urban Areawide Review for annexation area.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Planning Commission recommendation: Surface water use of Long Lake.
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Community Development Director Russell reported members of the Long Lake Association had
recently appeared before the Parks Board and Planning Commission with concerns for the
condition and use of motor craft on Long Lake.
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Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole referring issue of surface
water use of Long Lake to Parks and Recreation Board and the Planning Commission and
directing a public hearing be held at a joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board and the
Planning Commission, and return a recommendation to Council.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings and Bealka
Nays: Mayor Kimble
2. Park and Recreation Board recommendation for consultant services for McKusick Lake
area park plan.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 96-
294, accepting proposal of Herb Baldwin, Landscape Architect, for consultant services for
McKusick Lake area park plan.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
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Approving Final Plat, Interlachen Hills Third Addition.
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David Green, 204 Crestwood Terrace, requested fInal plat approval be tabled until
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wetland and grading/drainage issues are resolved and park dedication fee usage is
determined.
City Attorney Magnuson explained compliance controls are contained in the development
agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 96-
291 approving Final Plat, Interlachen Hills Third Addition, subject to conditions of approval.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
4. Consideration of continuation of contract with Legislative Associates.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to table consideration of
continuation of contract with Legislative Associates to special meeting of 4:30, December 17,
1996. All in favor.
5. Appointment of city representative for Manning Avenue Corridor Study.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings appointing City
Engineer Eckles and Community Development Director Russell as city representatives for
Manning Avenue Corridor Study. All in favor.
STAFF REPORTS (continued)
City Attorney Magnuson presented a petition for vacation of a utility easement over the West
10 feet of Lot 3, Block 4, Fairmeadows No.3.
Motion by Councilmember Cwnmings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting
Resolution 96-289 approving vacation of utility easement over the West 10 feet of Lot 3, Block
4, Fairmeadows No.3, as described in Document No. 31095.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
City Coordinator Kriesel reported the Parks and Recreation Board is recommending the city
acquire a parcel of land immediately east of Calibre Ridge and south of Forest Hills Addition
(known as the Augustine property). He stated it is available to the City because it is tax
forfeit property.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 96-
290 approving application for conveyance of tax-forfeited lands for authorized public use.
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Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn to executive
session at 9:40 p.m. All in favor.
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Resolution No. 96-283 Directing Payment of Bills.
Resolution No. 96-284: 1997 Renewals of Liquor, Wine, Beer, and Cigarette Licenses.
Resolution No. 96-285: Accepting Work and authorizing fInal payment, Good Samaritan Storm
Sewer and Drainage Improvements, L.1. 317.
Resolution No. 96-286: Approving a minor subdivision of an existing parcel into two lots of
2.36 and 1.37 acres located just east of Baker's Square on the TH 36 Frontage Road in the BP-C,
Business Park Commercial District, Robert Brackey, applicant.
Resolution No. 96-287: Approving a minor subdivision to resubdivide (swap lands) the
property located at 12811 62nd Street just west of the corner ofCR 5 and TH 36 in the CR & D,
Campus Research District, James Bradshaw, applicant.
Resolution No. 96-288: Approving the subdivision of the Maple Island Property into four lots
of 13,000; 4,600; 4,600; and 16,500 feet located at 219 North Main Street in the CBD, Central
Business District, Tim Stefan, applicant, as conditioned, and directing 20-foot strip ofland be
deeded to developer in trade for public use of the parking lot.
Resolution No. 96-289: Approving vacation of utility easement over the West 10 feet of Lot 3,
Block 4, Fairmeadows No.3, as described in Document No. 31095.
Resolution No. 96-290: Approving application for conveyance of tax-forfeited lands for
authorized public use.
Resolution No. 96-291: Approving Final Plat, Interlachen Hills Third Addition, subject to
conditions of approval.
Resolution No. 96-292: Approving Contract with Stillwater Managers. (Executive Session)
Resolution No. 96-293: Approving contract with team of Dahlgran, Shardlow and Urban
(DSU), Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates (BRA) and Northern Environmental
Technologies for preparation of Alternative Urban Areawide Review for annexation area.
Resolution No. 96-294: Accepting proposal of Herb Baldwin, Landscape Architect, for
consultant services for McKusick Lake area park plan.
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