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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-15 CC MIN . . . AGENDA STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL November 15, 1988 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special Meeting, October 24, 1988 INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Scott Renne, Washlngton County Assessor's Office - Update on new Tax Laws. 2. David Paradeau - Minnesota Zephyr. STAFF REPORTS 1. Publ ic Safety 4. Comm.Dev.Director 7. Fire Chief 2. Finance 5. Parks & Recreation 8. City Attorney 3. Public Works 6. Consulting Engineer 9. City Cl erk 10. City Coordinator PU8LIC HEARINGS 1. ThlS is the day and time for a Publ ic Hearing on an appl ication for an Off-Sale Liquor License for a liquor store facility proposed to be located at 1971 So. Greeley St., Raymond W. Kirchner, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 7, 1988. < 2. This is the day and time for a Public Hearin9 on an application for a transfer of an On-Sale Liquor License for the J.W. Harbor, Inc. bar & restaurant located at 517 No. Owens St., Jerry J. Burnett, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 14, 1988. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Access to Grandquist property. 2. Update - IncSTAR. 3. Resolution adoptin9 Affirmative Action Policy. NEW BUSINESS PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) CONSE NT AGE N DA 1. Directlng Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7989) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at Meeting). 1 . . . 5. Set Public Hearing Date of December 6, 1988 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUP/88-68 - Special Use Permit request for 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama & Paris Aves. b. Case No. SU8/88-69 - Preliminary & Final Plat Approval for 20 lot Subdivision request located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail & south of Pine St., (Benson's Add.) previously developed in the Single-Family Residential R-A Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, owner. c. Case No. PUD/88-71 - Final PUD Approval of a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in Single-Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT 2 . REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINlITES November 15, 1988 7:00 P.M. The Meetic9 was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. City Clerk Johnson gave the Invocation. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie K;nk, St.Croix Valley Press Also Present: Others: Gary Funke, Ray Kirchner, Jim Gannon, Jerry Burnett, David Paradeau, Jelle LeBeouf, R. Ernst . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motlon by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of lktober 24 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Scott Renne, Washington County Assessor's Office - ~date on new Tax Laws. Scott Renne, from the Washlngton County Assessor's Office was present to update Council on the new tax laws and presented a booklet regarding changes in property tax laws and 1989 Local Boards of Review to Council. 2. David Paradeau - Minnesota Zephyr. Mr. Paradeau was present to request the past monthly lease payments of $900, for property leased on No. Main St. for the Minnesota Zephyr operation, be added to the negotiated purchase price of the property at 601 No. Main when it becomes available. He explained they are requesting this because of some setbacks they have had with their business. Mr. Magnuson stated the purchase price has not been agreed upon because of the delay in securing a proper property description. Gary Funke, 1605 W. Pine St., stated he does not believe that City money should be going out and not gett ing any lease payments in return or intere~t on the amount. . 1 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 15, 1988 Council voiced concern that lease payments have not been made and the City has spent some funds on that property. Mr. Paradeau stated he would begin payments now and pick up the rest when the property becomes available. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to draft an agreement and Letter of Credit in the amount of $16,200 for lease fees from June, 1987 through November, 1988; and the $900 per month lease payment for ensuing months be made starting now for the Minnesota Zephyr. (All in favor). STAFF RE PORTS 1. Public Safett Director - Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request for a fire truck escort for Santa Claus the day after Thanksgiving. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to build a training room in the now existing bunk room of the Fire Dept. with the cost of $5,540 being donated by service organizations of the City. (All in favor). 2. Public Works Director - Award of Bid - Sidewalk Snowplowing Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for sidewalk snowplowing in the City for 1988-89 to Bodes Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $35.00 per hour. (Resolution No. 7991). Ayes _ Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Trinity Lutheran Church Banner Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble approvin9 the hanging of a banner on Main Street announcing the Trinity Lutheran Church Yulefest to be held on the weekend of November 19 - 20. (All in favor). 3. Community Develo~ment Director - Motion by Councllmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councihember Farrell to approve the attendance of three Planning Commissioners to attend the annual Planning Institute in St. Paul at $50.00 per person. (All in favor). Mr. Russell stated Scott Renne, Washington Co., is providing tax information for the IncSTAR project. 4. City Attorney - 2 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 15, 1988 Mr. Magnuson reported on the hearing to be held at City Hall on Nov. 16 regarding the Rousseau case. Mr. Magnuson stated that Crown Life Ins. Co., owner of the Grand Garage Building, would like to appear before Council to request the City condemnation of parking lot area behind the building. Council concurred. 5. City Coordinator - Ratification of Motion - Chan e Orders Forest Lake Contractin MotIon y ouncl mem er Bod oVlck, secon e y ounCI me er arrell to ratify the motion made by a phone poll on Nov. 9, 1988 regarding approval of a Change Order to the Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. contract to repair a storm sewer at McKusick Lake Rd. and Towne Circle Rd. at an estimated cost of $2,100.00 and to construct a storm sewer outlet to Heifert Pond in the Oak Glen 8th Add. at cost of $18,000. (All in favor). Christmas Tree - Lowell Park Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the placement of a large Christmas tree in Lowell Park. (All in favor). 6. City Clerk - Raffle - St. Croix Valle Hocke Ass'n. MotIon y Councllmember Bo lOVIck, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the application to the State Gambling Control Board for a raffle for the St. Croix Valley Hockey Assoc. and also waiving the 60-day waiting period. (All in favor). Claim Against the City - Ralph Peters Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the forwarding of the damage claim received from Ralph Peters to the City Attorney and insurance agent. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEAR INGS 1. ThIS IS the day and time for a Public Hearing on an application for an Off-Sale Liquor License for a liquor store facility proposed to be locat~d at 1971 So. Greeley St., Raymond W. Kirchner, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in th~ Stillwater Gazette on November 7, 1988. Mr. Kirchner was present to explain the opening of a new Off-Sale Liquor store in Greeley Square on So. Greeley St. His son will be the manager. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. 3 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November IS, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the issuance of an Off-Sale Liquor License to Raymond W. Kirchner for a liquor store located at 1971 So. Greeley St. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for a Public Hearing on an application for a transfer of an On-Sale Liquor License for the J.W. Harbor, Inc. bar & restaurant located at 517 No. Owens St., Jerry J. Burnett, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 14, 1988. Public Safety Director Mawhorter stated they have not completed the background investigation as yet. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public ~~~~ Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the transfer of an On-Sale Liquor License to J.W. Harbor, Inc., Jerry Burnett, applicant, at 517 No. Owens St. contingent on completion of a review by the Police Dept. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Access to Grandquist propertl. DIscusSIon of access to the Grandquist property was tabled until a future meeting. 2. Update - IncSTAR. Mr. Russell presented a short update during the Staff reports. 3. Resolution adJpting Affirmative Action Policy. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the Affirmative Action Policy. (Resolution No. 7992) Ayes _ Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA MotIon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of November IS, 1988 including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7989) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's licenses; Club On-Sale Liquor Licenses; Regular Off-Sale 4 . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 15, 1988 Liquor Licenses; 3.2 Beer On-Sale Licenses; Cigarette Licenses; and Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses. 3. Set Public Hearing Date of December 6, 1988 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUP/B8-68 - Special Use Permit request for 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama ~ Paris Aves. b. Case No. SUB/88-69 - Preliminary & Final Plat Approval for 20 lot Subdivision request located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail & south of Pine St., (Benson's Add.) previously developed in the Single-Family Residential R-A Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, owner, c. Case No. PUD/88-71 - Final PUD Approval of a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in Single-Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS CouncIl requested that individual staff reports not be listed on the agenda for the second regular meeting of the month. Staff need not be present for this meeting unless they have an item to present to Council, ADJOURNIENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7989 - Directing Payment of 8ills. No. 7991 - Accept bid for Sidewalk Snowplowing, 1988-89. No. 7992 - Adopt Affirmative Action Policy ;)~~ ATTEST: ~ ~V1 _L._ .~~ / . .. ?I!(y CLERK 7J'-~'~'~ . 5 r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November is, 1988 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson, City Clerk Johnson gave the Invocation. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Press: Others: Gary Funke, Ray Kirchner, Jim Gannon, Jerry Burnett, David Paradeau, Jelle LeBeouf, R, Ernst r APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Speci a 1 fol!et ing of lktober 24 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Scott Renne, Washington County Assessor's Office - ~date on new Tax Laws. Scott Renne, from the Washington County Assessor's fice was present to update Council on the new tax laws and presented a booklet regarding changes in property tax laws and 1989 Local Boards of Review to Council. 2. David Paradeau - Minnesota Zephyr. Mr. Paradeau was present to request the past monthly lease payments of $900, for property leased on No. Main St. for the Minnesota Zephyr operation, be added to the negotiated purchase price of the property at 601 No. Main when it becomes available. He explained they are requesting this because of some setbacks they have had with their business. Mr. Magnuson stated the purChase price has not been agreed upon because of the delay in securing a proper property description. Gary Funke, 1605 W. Pine St., stated he does not believe that City money should be going out and not getting any lease payments in return or interest on the amount. r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 15, 1988 Council voiced concern that lease payments have not been made and the City has spent some funds on that property. Mr. paradeau stated he would begin payments now and pick up the rest when the property becomes available. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to draft an agreement and Letter of Credit in the amount of $16,200 for lease fees from June, 1987 through November, 1988; and the $900 per month lease payment for ensuing months be made starting now for the Minnesota Zephyr, (All in favor). ST AFF RE PORTS 1. Public Safett Director - Motion by Counci member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request for a fire truck escort for Santa Claus the day after Thanksgiving. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to build a training room in the now existing bunkroom of the Fire Dept. with the cost of $5,540 being donated by service organizations of the City. (All in favor). 2. Public Works Director - r Award of Bid - Sidewalk Snowplowing Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for sidewalk snowplowing in the City for 1988-89 to Bodes Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $35.00 per hour. (Resolution No. 7991). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson, Nays - None Trinity Lutheran Church Banner Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble approving the hanging of a banner on Main Street announcing the Trinity Lutheran Church Yulefest to be held on the weekend of November 19 - 20. (All in favor). 3. Cormnunity DeVelO~ment Director - Motion by Councilmem er Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to approve the attendance of three Planning Commissioners to attend the annual Planning Institute in St. Paul at $50.00 per person. (All in favor). Mr. Russell stated Scott Renne, Washington Co., is providing tax information for the IncSTAR project, 4. City Attorney - r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeting November 15, 1988 Mr. Magnuson reported on the hearing to be held at City Hall on Nov. 16 regarding the Rousseau case. Mr. Magnuson stated that Crown Life Ins. Co., owner of the Grand Garage Buildin9, would like to appear before Council to request the City condemnation of parking lot area behind the building, Council concurred, 5. City Coordinator - Forest Lake Contractin y ounCl mem er arrell to ratify 1988 regarding approval of a Change Order to the Forest Lake Contracting, Inc, contract to repair a storm sewer at McKusick Lake Rd. and Towne Circle Rd. at an estimated cost of $2,100.00 and to construct a storm sewer outlet to Heifert Pond in the Oak Glen 8th Add. at cost of $18,000. (All in favor), r Christmas Tree - Lowell Park Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the placement of a large Christmas tree in Lowell Park. (All in favor). 6. City Clerk - Raffle - St, Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the application to the State Gamblin9 Control Board for a raffle for the St. Croix Valley Hockey Assoc. and also waiving the 60-day waiting period. (All in favor). Claim Aeainst the City - Ralph Peters Motion by ouncilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the forwarding of the damage claim received from Ralph Peters to the City Attorney and insurance agent. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for a Public Hearing on an application for an Off-Sale Liquor License for a liquor store facility proposed to be located at 1971 So, Greeley St" Raymond W. Kirchner, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 7, 1988. Mr. Kirchner was present to explain the opening of a new Off-Sale Liquor store in Greeley Square on So. Greeley St, His son will be the manager, Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. r 3 , I n r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meet i ng November 15, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the issuance of an Off-Sale Liquor License to Raymond W. Kirchner for a liquor store located at 1971 So. Greeley St. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for a Public Hearing on an application for a transfer of an On-Sale Liquor License for the J.W. Harbor, Inc. bar & restaurant located at 517 No. Owens St., Jerry J. Burnett, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 14, 1988. Public Safety Director Mawhorter stated they have not completed the background investigation as yet. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hear ing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the transfer of an On-Sale Liquor License to J.W. Harbor, Inc., Jerry Burnett, applicant, at 517 No. OWens St. contingent on completion of a review by the Po 1 ice Dept. (Allin favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:30 P.M. r UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Access to Grandquist ~ro~ert~. Discussion of access 0 he randquist property was tabled until a future meeting. 2. Update - IncSTAR. Mr. Russell presented a short update during the Staff reports. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of November IS, 1988 includin9 the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin9 Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7989) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2, Contractor's licenses; Club On-Sale Liquor Licenses; Regular Off-Sale r 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 15, 1988 Liquor Licenses; 3.2 Beer On-Sale Licenses; Ci9arette Licenses; and Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses. 3. Set Public Hearing Date of December 6, 1988 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUP/88-68 - Special Use Permit request for 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama & Paris Aves. b. Case No. SUB/88-69 - Preliminary & Final Plat ppproval for 20 lot Subdivision request located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail & south of Pine St., (Benson's Add.) previously developed in the Single-Family Residential R-A Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, owner. c. Case No. PUD/88-71 - Final PUD ppproval of a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't, Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in Single-Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant, Planning Case No. V/88-5Z Variance for Garage Julie Crumley Mr. Russell presented a ~rtificate of Survey for the property at 108 So. Sixth St., owned by Julie Crumley, who has requested a variance to the sideyard setback requirement. He requested this public hearing be continued to the December 6, 1988 meeting and Council concurred. r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Council requested that individual staff reports not be listed on the agenda for the second re9ular meetin9 of the month. Staff need not be present for this meeting unless they have an item to present to Council. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7989 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7991 - Accept bid for Sidewalk Snowplowing, 1988-89. No. 7992 - Adopt Affirmative Action Policy ;)~~ ATTEST: ~~J__._~/ . . - 1I'fv CLERK 7J~ ~ . ~ r 5