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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-06 CC MIN . . . AGENDA STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL December 6, 1988 Regul ar Meeting Recessed Meeting 4;30 P.M. 7;00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 4. Comm. Dev. Director 7. Fire Chief 2. Public Safety 5. Parks & Recreation 8. City Attorney 3. Public Works Dir. 6. Consulting Engineer 9. City Clerk 10. City Coordinator 7;00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORllER INVOCATION ROLL CALL PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS 1. Don Va1svik - Friends of Youth sponsorship of Park Plaza. 2. Crown Life of Canada - Request for City condemnation of Grand Garage Parking Lot. 3. Sam Griffith, Wash. Co. HRA - Purchase & Operation of Senior Citizens' Highrise. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Preliminiry & Final Plat Approval for a twenty lot subdivision located on both siJ~s of Pine Tree Trail and south of Pine St. (Benson's Addition) previously developed, in the Sin9le Family Residential Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, Applicants. Case No. SUB/88-69. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Variance to the sideyar'd setback requirement (two ft., six in. proposed, five ft. required) for construction of a six ft. by ten ft. single car garage addition at 108 So. Sixth St. in tiie RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Dist., Julie Crumley, Applicant. Case No. V/88-57. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 28, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 1 . . . 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Final Planned Unit Development request for a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in the Single Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. PUD/88-71. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request for a 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of the Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama and Paris Avenues, Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-68. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on the transfer of an On-Sale Wine and Beer license for the Silver Lake Restaurant, 241 So. Main St., from Ming Sun Chu to Cindy Yuetsim Ng (daughter of Mr. Chu). Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 5, 1988. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Downtown Plan Implementation - A. Resolution establishing Guidelines for Downtown Plan Action Committee. B. Appointment of Downtown Plan Action Committee Members. C. Possible first reading of Ordinance amending City Code establishing Design Review permit and Downtown Design Review Committee. D. Appointment of Downtown Design Review Committee. E. Letter to Downtown Businesses regarding Spring Clean-up. F. Authorize application for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Request. G. Set date for Workshop on phasing of Downtown Improvements. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7993) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 3. Forward Claim for Sewer Back-up, Karl Vol1stedt, 304 Laurie Ct. to Insurance Agency and City Attorney. 4. Set date of December 20, 1988 as Board of Appeals hearing for Fire Code Variance for Davian Bldg., 110 So. Greeley St. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 2 . . .' . ~OUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNf>E NT 3 . REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 6, 1988 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 5:25 P.M.), (\:lheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. None Absent: Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Finance Director Blazek Parks Director B1ekum Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press None Press: Others: . STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Mayor Abrahamson welcomed the new Finance Director, Diane Blazek. . 2. Public safett Director - Motion by Councl member Bod1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to author- ize the purchase of a radar unit for the Police Dept. at a cost of $1,580 (with trade-in for old unit in amount of $100). (All in favor). 3. Public Works Director - Mr. Junker reported he has received an estimate of $27,400 for a pavement management program from Short-Elliott-Hendrickson Consulting Engineers. No action was taken at this time. 4. Community Deve10~ment Director - Motion by Councilmem er Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the attendance of the Building Officials at the Institute of Building Offi- cials at the Earle Brown Center on January 11-13, 1989 at a cost of $90.00. (All in favor). . 5. Parks Director - 1 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1988 Purchase of furnace, southwest locker room, Ice Arena Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to author- ize the expenditure of $1,800 for furnace and gas piping for Ice Arena. (All in favor). Proposal for Park Area, McKusick Rd. & Owens St. Mr. Blekum presented a proposal and costs for park area at the above mentioned site. Oiscussion followed on whether the City could use park funds for this purpose. City Attorney Ma9nuson will present an opinion on this at the next meeting. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bod10vick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the concept of that area on Owens St. and McKusick Rd. as park land as it is shown in the drawing approved by the Park Board; but not to proceed until proper financing is obtained. (Resolution No. 8005) Ayes _ Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Discussion followed on holding a hearing for the residents in the area regarding the placement and type of park to be constructed. This will not be done until financing has been obtained. 6. Consulting Engineer - Feasibilit Stud - L.I. 253, Cit Share of Count Pro'ect Third St. & r1eans t. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the Consulting Engineer to proceed with a feasibility study for Local Improvement No. 253, City share of County Rd. project - 3rd St. So. from Orleans to Walnut St.; Orleans St. from 4th Ave. to 3rd St. So. (Resolution No. 7994) Ayes _ Councilmembers Bod10vick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Sewer Back-up Problems, Fairmeadows area, Sherburne, Wi11i~ns, & Mulberry Streets Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to author- ize the televising of sewer lines on the following streets: Sherburne St. between Myrtle & Linden St., William St. between Mulberry & Myrtle St., Fairmeadows Rd., Laurie Ct., Dundee PI., Hanson PI.. and Laurel Ln. (All in favor). 2 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeting December 6, 1988 Approval of Five-Year State-Aid Plan Motion by Counci1member 80d10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the Five-Year COnstruction Program for Stillwater as part of the Municipal State-Aid Street System. (Resolution No. 7996) Ayes _ Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 7. item Chief Seim will discuss concerns regarding excessive charges for use of ambulance service with the provider of the service. 8. City Attorney - Mr. Magnuson presented a request from Minnesota Federal to release the Letter of Credit for the Woodland Lakes Mall project. He recommended release of the Letter of Credit, which provided for improvement costs in the event an improvement was ordered, (which did not happen). Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to follow the City Attorney's recommendation to release the Letter of Credit to Minnesota Federal for the Wood1 and Lakes project. (All in favor). 9. Cit~ Clerk - Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Bod10vick to for- ward the claim for a sewer back-up at 301 Laurie Ct. to the Insurance Agent. (All in favor). 10. Cit~ Coordinator - Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to ratify Resolution No. 7987, employing Diane Blazek as Finance Director. (All in favor ). Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Finance Director Blazek as City Treasurer. (Reso 1 ut i on No. 7995) Ayes - Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1988 y ouncilmemer Farre 11 to advert i se (All in favor). Counci1member Kimble arrived at 5:25 P.M. Discussion followed regarding the posting of meetings, both regular and special meetings. RECESS Motion by Counci1member Bod1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to recess the meeting at 5:30 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7994 - Ordering Feasibility Report, 3rd & Orleans St. No. 7995 - Appointing Diane Blazek, Finance Director as City Treasurer. No. 7996 - Adopting Five-Year MSA Plan. No. 8005 - Approving Concept of area on Owens St. & McKusick Rd. as park land. d/~ t?~~,,",--- ATTEST: tw;~~~ CITY LER 4 RECESSE D MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES December 6, 1988 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. City Clerk Johnson gave the Invocation. Present: Counci1members 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 Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Comm. Chair. Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Press: Others: Don Valsvik, Al Ranum, Gary Funke, Scott McDonald, Barry Stack, Bob Tanner, Jim Gannon, Mary Senkus, Leonard Feeley, Mickey Hoffman, Howard Costello, Julie Crumley, Don Wisniewski, Fred Shank, Dan Woodbury. . PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS 1. Don Valsvlk - Friends of Youth sponsorship of Park Plaza. Don Valsvik, representing "Friends of Youth", was present to announce their sponsorship of one of the downtown plazas. 2. Crown Life of Canada - Request for City condemnation of Grand Garage Parking Lot. Mary Senkus, representing Crown Life Ins. Co., asked the City to consider condemnation of the parking lot behind the Grand Garage Building on Main St. and turn it into a municipal lot. She presented the background for the request and explained that Chrysler Credit Corp. is asking $160,000 for the lot which, they feel, is an exorbitant price. Bob Tanner, owner of Estebans' Restaurant in the Grand Garage Bldg., explained the importance of the lot to his business and stated his business has receded since the lot was closed. Dan Woodbury, Chairman of the Merchants Ass'n. of the Grand Garage, also explained the importance of the lot to other businesses within the building and the importance of the restaurant to other businesses. . 1 . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 . Counci~ discussed how the lot would be monitored, such as parking meters, and that the lot should be used by patrons of the Grand Garage businesses, not employees of those businesses. Further discussion followed regarding the obligations of Crown Life to take care of the expenses of condemnation, getting an appraisal and to communicate with Chrysler Credit regarding Council decision. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing acquisition of the Grand Garage parking lot and directing City Staff to obtain the necessary agreement with Crown Life Ins. Co. to pay the necessary costs of condemnation; and proceed to notify Chrysler Credit Corp. of Council decision. (Resolution No. 7998) Ayes _ Councilmembers 80d10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Sam Griffith, Wash. Co. HRA - Purchase & Operation of Senior Citizens' Highrlse. Mayor Abrahamson announced that representatives of Wash. Co. HRA could not be present at the meeting tonight and discussion of the "Purchase & Operation of Sr. Citizen's Highrise" has been tabled until Oec. 20, 1988. 4. Sewer 8ack-up -- Fairmeadows Rd. Area Discusslon followed regarding sewer back-up problems in the Fairmeadows area. Council explained that measures are being taken to attempt to correct the problems, such as televising the lines and installing ball checks. Mike Hudson, 2304 Fairmeadows Rd. requested he be notified before any measures are taken to stop backf10w. Mr. Moore and Mr. Junker will talk with the residents tomorrow. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Preliminary & Final Plat Approval for a twenty lot subdivision located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail and south of Pine St. (Benson's Addition) previously developed, in the Single Family Residential Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, Applicants. Case No. SUB/88-69. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that most of the lots are developed and Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved this request 6-0, with one abstention. Barry Stack, surveyor, explained the platting of the land. Howard Costello, Pine Tree Trail, expressed concern that Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block I, are restricted and may interfere with their use of the . 2 . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 property. He proposed, with other property owners in the area, that no buildings. structures, excavation, roads or paving shall be permitted on the lots; and no cutting, trimming or removal of live trees on the lots shall be permitted within one hundred feet of the shoreline of Lily Lake except as necessary to clear one path to each l.t for access to the lake. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member 80d10vick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Preliminary & Final Plat for a 20-lot subdivision located on both sides of Pine Tree Tr. and south of Pine St. (Benson's Add.) in the Single-Family Residential Oist., with conditions listed and the recommendation of property owners regarding Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8. regarding restrictions of additions, such as buildings, roads, etc. and restrictions of cutting, trimming or removal of trees within 100 ft. of shoreline, Estate of Gilbert Benson, Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-69. (Resolution No. 7999) Ayes _ Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None . Council recessed for five minutes. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Variance to the sideyard setback requirement (two ft., six in. proposed, five ft. required) for construction of a six ft. by ten ft. single car garage addition at 108 So. Sixth St. in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Dist., Julie Crumley, Applicant. Case No. V/88-57. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 28, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained this request was before Council at a previous meeting and they directed that the applicant obtain a Certificate of Survey, which has been done. Three surveys were presented -- one from the applicant, one from the Hoffman's (neighbors) and one from 1973. The Hoffman's. 116 So. Sixth St., expressed concern that the Crumley's sidewalk may be on their property. Considerable discussion followed. Julie Crumley, her attorney, AI Ranum, and the Hoffman's were present to state their concerns. The Hoffmans stated they are considering erecting a maintenance-free fence which would cover a portion of the sidewalk. Also, the Hoffman's are not requesting the garage be moved, but the sidewalk be moved off their property. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Opheim. seconded by Counci1member Kimble to approve a minimum of 2 ft., 6 in. and maximum of 4 ft. variance for sideyard setback for construction of a 6 ft. by 10 ft. single car garage addition at 108 So. . 3 . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 . 6th St. in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Dist., Julie Crumley, Applicant. Case No. V/88-57. (All in favor). 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Final Planned Unit Development request for a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in the Single Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. PUD/88-7l. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property o~ers. 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request for a 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Oist. located east of the Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama and Paris Avenues, Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-68. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell suggested consideration of these two requests together. He explained Washington County is constructing a three-story addition to the Government Center and a 308 car parking lot which is located in the area recently annexed by the City. The lot would provide parking for the new building and street parking will not be needed. Discussion included concerns of Oak Park Heights. O1e condition of approval was changed -- parking shall be provided on site or a ramp built underground to accommodate the increased office space. Also, the Comprehensive Plan will be amended. Don Wisniewski and Fred Shank also presented the plan for this construction. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ap- prove the following requests for Washington Co. Gov't. Center, 14900 No. 61st St.: (All in favor). Final Planned Unit Development for a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in the Single Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., as conditioned. Case No. PUD/88-71. Special Use Permit request for a 308 car parking lot in the Single-Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of the Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama and Paris Avenues, as conditioned. Case No. SUP/88-68. 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on the transfer of an On-Sale Wine and Beer license for the Silver lake Restaurant, 241 So. Main St., from Ming Sun Chu to Cindy Yuetsim Ng (daughter of Mr. Chu). Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 5, 1988. . 4 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member 80d10vick to ap- prove the requested transfer of On-Sale Wine license and Non-intoxicating Malt Liquor license for the Silver Lake Restau,'ant, 241 So. Main St. from Ming Sun Chu to Cindy Yuetsim Ng. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes. UNFINISHED 8USINESS 1. Downtown Plan Implementation - A. Resolution establishing Guidelines for Downtown Plan Action Committee. Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing guidelines for the Downtown Plan Action Committee. (Resolution No. 7997) Ayes _ Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. B. Appointment of Downtown Plan Action Committee Members. Appointments were deferred until the December 20, 1988 meeting. C. Possible first reading of Ordinance amending City Code establishing Design Review permit and Downtown Design Review Committee. Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble for a first reading of an ordinance amending City Code establishing Design Review permit and Downtown Design Review Committee. (All in favor). D. Appointment of Downtown Design Review Committee. Appointments were deferred until the December 20, 1988 meeting. E. Letter to Downtown Businesses regarding Spring Clean-up. F. Authorize application for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Request. G. Set date for WorkShOp on phasing of Downtown Improvements. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to authorize a letter t.o Downtown 8usinesses regarding Spring Clean-up; application for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Request; and to set the date of January 10, 1989, 4:30 P.M. for a workshop on phasing of Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA 5 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Councilmember 80d10vick to ap- prove the Consent ~enda of December 6, 1988, including the following: (All in favor.) 1. Directing Payment of 8ills (Resolution No. 7993) Ayes - Counci1members 80d10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. License Applications: Bodes Grounds Maintenance 1783 W. Second St. White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 CONTRACTORS Snow Removal New Curran V. Nielsen Co, Inc. 6600 Oxford St. Minneapolis, Mn. 55426 Roofing New Value Construction 8644 Summerwind Alcove Woodbury, Mn. 55125 Gen. Contr actor New 1989 3.2 OFF-SALE BEER LICENSES Cub Food Market Renewal 2001 Washington Ave. Food-n-Fue1 1101 No. Owens St. Renewa 1 Hooley's Supermarket 405 E. Myrtle St. Renewal St. Croix Drug 132 So. Main St. CIGARETTE LICENSES Renewal Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 w. Orleans Renewal Washington Co. Courthouse 14900 - 61st St. No. Renewa 1 R &R Liquor 1971 So. Greeley St. Cub Foods 2001 Washington Ave. No. Renewal Renewal 6 . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Hooley's Supermarket Renewal 405 E. Myrtle Nelson's Ice Cream & Dairy 920 W. Olive St. Renewa 1 Meister's Bar & Grill 901 So. Fourth St. Renewa 1 Food-n-Fue 1 1101 No. Owens Renewa 1 Snyder Drug Co. 1260 Frontage Rd. W. Silver Lake Restaurant 241 so. Main St. Renewa 1 Renewa 1 REGULAR ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE Meister's Bar & Grill Renewal 901 So. Fourth St. Mad Capper Saloon, Inc. Renewal 224 So. Main St. Vittorio's 402 So. Main St. Renewa 1 3.2 ON SALE BEER River Valley Athletic Club 1826 Northwestern Ave. Renewa 1 Silver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. Renewa 1 ON SALE WINE Silver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. Renewal 3. Forward Claim for Sewer Back-up, Karl Vo11stedt, 304 Laurie Ct. to Insurance Agency and City Attorney. 4. Set date of Oecember 20, 1988 as Board of Appeals hearing for Fire Code Variance for Davian Bldg., 110 So. Greeley St. 7 . . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Kimble requested the Police Dept. to check on residents snowmobiling on the sidewalk along County Road 5. Also, signs prohibiting this should be replaced. Appointment of Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to reap- point the persons whose terms have expired on the following Boards & Commis- sions to another term: Planning Comm., Parks & Rec. Bd.. Port Authority, Heritage Preservation Comm., Library Bd., and Joint Cable Comm. (All in Favor). STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. Clty Coordinator Request from SAEDC Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the recommended letter to the Margaret Rivers Foundation requesting funds for the Stillwater Area Economic Development Corp. (SAEDC) and Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce. (All in favor). ADJOURNIf:NT Motlon by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 10:10 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7993 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7997 - Guidelines for Downtown Plan Action Committee. No. 7998 - Authorizin9 Acquisition of Grand Garage Parking Lot. No. 7999 - Final Plat Approval - Gilbert Benson Estate. ~~ ATTEST: )1u;:3uu~~ CITY CLE 8 r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 6, 1988 4: 30 P. M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 5:25 P.M.), ~heim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Finance Director Blazek Parks Director Blekum Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Others: r STAFF REPORTS None 1. Finance Director - Mayor Abrahamson welcomed the new Finance Director, Diane Blazek. 2. Public Safetl Director - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to author- ize the purchase of a radar unit for the Police Dept. at a cost of $1,580 (with trade-in for old unit in amount of $100). (All in favor). 3. Public Works Director - Mr. Junker reported he has received an estimate of $27,400 for a pavement management program from Short-Elliott-Hendrickson Consulting Engineers. No action was taken at this time. 4. Community Develo~ment Director - Motion by Councilmem er Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to authorize the attendance of the Building Officials at the Institute of Building Offi- cials at the Earle Brown Center on January 11-13, 1989 at a cost of $90.00. (All in favor). 5. Parks Director - r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1988 Purchase of furnace, southwest locker room, Ice Arena Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to author- ize the expenditure of $1,800 for furnace and gas piping for Ice Arena. (All in favor). Proposal for Park Area, McKusick Rd. & Owens St. Mr. Blekum presented a proposal and costs for park area at the above mentioned site. Discussion followed on whether the City could use park funds for this purpose. City Attorney Magnuson will present an opinion on this at the next meeting. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bod10vick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the concept of that area on Owens St. and McKusick Rd. as park land as it is shown in the drawing approved by the Park Board; but not to proceed until proper financing is obtained. (Resolution No. 8005) r Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Discussion followed on holding a hearing for the residents in the area regarding the placement and type of park to be constructed. This will not be done until financing has been obtained. Consulting Engineer - 6. Feasibility Study - L.I. 253, City Share of County Project, Third St. & Orleans St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the Consulting Engineer to proceed with a feasibility study for Local Improvement No. 253, City share of County Rd. project - 3rd St. So. from Orleans to Walnut St.; Orleans St. from 4th Ave. to 3rd St. So. (Resolution No. 7994) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Sewer Back-up Problems, Fairmeadows area, Sherburne, Williams, & Mulberry Streets Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to author- ize the televising of sewer lines on the following streets: Sherburne St. between Myrtle & Linden St., William St. between Mulberry & Myrtle St., Fairmeadows Rd., Laurie Ct., Dundee Pl., Hanson Pl., and Laurel Ln. (All in favor). r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meet i ng December 6, 1988 Approval of Five-Year State-Aid Plan Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the Five-Year COnstruction Program for Stillwater as part of the Municipal State-Aid Street System. (Resolution No. 7996) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 7. Fire Chief - Set Hearing for Appeal of Fire Code Violation, Davian Bldg. Council granted a request for a hearing at the December 20, 1988 meeting at 7:00 P.M. for Metropolitan State Bank of Iowa who is appealing an item on the list of fire code violations for the Davian Building, 110 So. Greeley St. Chief Seim will discuss concerns regarding excessive charges for use of ambulance service with the provider of the service. r 8. City Attorney - Mr. Magnuson presented a request from Minnesota Federal to release the Letter of Credit for the Woodland Lakes Mall project. He recommended release of the Letter of Credit, which provided for improvement costs in the event an improvement was ordered, (which did not happen). Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to follow the City Attorney's recommendation to release the Letter of Credit to Minnesota Federal for the Woodland Lakes project. (All in favor). g. Citt Clerk - Motion y Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to for- ward the claim for a sewer back-up at 301 Laurie Ct. to the Insurance Agent. (A 11 in favor). 10. Citt Coordinator - Motion y Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ratify Resolution No. 7987, employing Diane Blazek as Finance Director. (All in favor ). Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Finance Director Blazek as City Treasurer. (Resolution No. 7995) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 3 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1988 Advertisement for Bids - Official Newspater MJtion by Council member QJheim, seconded by ouncilmerrber Farrell to advertise for bids for the official City newspaper. (All in favor). Councilmember Kimble arrived at 5:25 P.M. Discussion followed regarding the posting of meetings, both regular and special meetings. Council Representative - Solid Waste Advisory Committee Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to appoint Councilmember Kimble as Council representative on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. (All in favor). RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to recess the meeting at 5:30 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7994 - Ordering Feasibility Report, 3rd & Orleans St. No. 7995 - Appointing Diane Blazek, Finance Director as City Treasurer. No. 7996 - Adopting Five-Year MSA Plan. No. 8005 - Approving Concept of area on Owens St. & McKusick Rd. as park land. J)ad; a~a,,~ ATTEST: ~~~ CI Y L R 4 I I '" RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MIN lffES December 6, 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 Abr ah ams on. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Comm. Chair. Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Don Valsvik, Al Ranum, Gary Funke, Scott McDonald, Barry Stack, Bob Tanner, Jim Gannon, Mary Senkus, Leonard Feeley, Mickey Hoffman, Howard Costello, Julie Crumley, Don Wisniewski, Fred Shank, Dan Woodbury. Press: Others: '" PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS 1. Don Valsvik - Friends of Youth s~onsorship of Park Plaza. Don Valsvik, representing "Frien s of Youth", was present to announce their sponsorship of one of the downtown plazas. 2. Crown Life of Canada - Request for City condemnation of Grand Garage Parking Lot. Mary Senkus, representing Crown Life Ins. Co., asked the City to consider condemnation of the parking lot behind the Grand Garage Building on Main St. and turn it into a municipal lot. She presented the background for the request and explained that Chrysler Credit Corp. is asking $160,000 for the lot which, they feel, is an exorbitant price. Bob Tanner, owner of Estebans' Restaurant in the Grand Garage Bldg., explained the importance of the lot to his business and stated his business has receded since the lot was closed. Dan Woodbury, Chairman of the Merchants Ass'n. of the Grand Garage, also explained the importance of the lot to other businesses within the building and the importance of the restaurant to other businesses. '" 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Council discussed how the lot would be monitored, such as parking meters, and that the lot should be used by patrons of the Grand Garage businesses, not employees of those businesses. Further discussion followed regarding the obligations of Crown Life to take care of the expenses of condemnation, getting an appraisal and to communicate with Chrysler Credit regarding Council decision. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing acquisition of the Grand Garage parking lot and directing City Staff to obtain the necessary agreement with Crown Life Ins. Co. to pay the necessary costs of condemnation; and proceed to notify Chrysler Credit Corp. of Council decision. (Resolution No. 7998) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Sam Griffith, Wash. Co. HRA - Purchase & Operation of Senior Citizens' Highrise. Mayor Abrahamson announced that representatives of Wash. Co. HRA could not be present at the meeting tonight and discussion of the "Purchase & ~ Operation of Sr. Citizen's Highrise" has been tabled until Dec. 20, 1988. 4. Sewer Back-up -- Fairmeadows Rd. Area Discussion followed regarding sewer back-up problems in the Fairmeadows area. Council explained that measures are being taken to attempt to correct the problems, such as televising the lines and installing ball checks. Mike Hudson, 2304 Fairmeadows Rd. requested he be notified before any measures are taken to stop backflow. Mr. Moore and Mr. Junker will talk with the residents tomorrow. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Preliminary & Final Plat Approval for a twenty lot subdivision located on both sides of Pine Tree Trail and south of Pine St. (Benson's Addition) previously developed, in the Single Family Residential Dist., Estate of Gilbert Benson, Applicants. Case No. SUB/88-69. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that most of the lots are developed and Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved this request 6-0, with one abstention. Barry Stack, surveyor, explained the platting of the land. Howard Costello, Pine Tree Trail, expressed concern that Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block I, are restricted and may interfere with their use of the r 2 n r r r I I Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 property. He proposed, with other property owners in the area, that no buildings, structures, excavation, roads or paving shall be permitted on the lots; and no cutting, trimming or removal of live trees on the lots shall be permitted within one hundred feet of the shoreline of Lily Lake except as necessary to clear one path to each lot for access to the lake. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Preliminary & Final Plat for a 20-lot subdivision located on both sides of Pine Tree Tr. and south of Pine St. (Benson's Add.) in the Single-Family Residential Dist., with conditions listed and the recommendation of property owners regarding Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8, regarding restrictions of additions, such as buildings, roads, etc. and restrictions of cutting, trimming or removal of trees within 100 ft. of shoreline, Estate of Gilbert Benson, Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-69. (Resolution No. 7999) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council recessed for five minutes. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Variance to the sideyard setback requirement (two ft., six in. proposed, five ft. required) for construction of a six ft. by ten ft. single car garage addition at 108 So. Sixth St. in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Dist., Julie Crumley, Applicant. Case No. V/88-57. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 28, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained this request was before Council at a previous meeting and they directed that the applicant obtain a Certificate of Survey, which has been done. Three surveys were presented -- one from the applicant, one from the Hoffman's (neighbors) and one from 1973. The Hoffman's, 116 So. Sixth St., expressed concern that the Crumley's sidewalk may be on their property. Considerable discussion followed. Julie Crumley, her attorney, Al Ranum, and the Hoffman's were present to state their concerns. The Hoffmans stated they are considering erecting a maintenance-free fence which would cover a portion of the sidewalk. Also, the Hoffman's are not requesting the garage be moved, but the sidewalk be moved off their property. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember minimum of 2 ft., 6 in. for construction of a 6 Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve a and maximum of 4 ft. variance for sideyard setback ft. by 10 ft. single car garage addition at 108 So. 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 6th St. in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential Dist., Julie Crumley, Applicant. Case No. V/88-57. (All in favor). r 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Final Planned Unit Development request for a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in the Single Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. PUD/88-71. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit request for a 308 car parking lot in the Single Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of the Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama and Paris Avenues, Washington Co., Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-68. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell suggested consideration of these two requests together. He explained Washington County is constructing a three-story addition to the Government Center and a 308 car parking lot which is located in the area recently annexed by the City. The lot would provide parking for the new building and street parking will not be needed. Discussion included concerns of Oak Park Heights. One condition of approval was changed -- parking shall be provided on site or a ramp built underground to accommodate the increased office space. Also, the Comprehensive Plan will be amended. Don Wisniewski and Fred Shank also presented the plan for this construction. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to ap- prove the following requests for Washington Co. Gov't. Center, 14900 No. 61st St.: (All in favor). Final Planned Unit Development for a three-story addition to existing Washington Co. Gov't. Center located at 14900 No. 61st St. in the Single Family Residential R-A, PUD Dist., as conditioned. Case No. PUD/88-71. Special Use Permit request for a 308 car parking lot in the Single-Family Residential R-A Dist. located east of the Washington Co. Gov't. Center between Panama and Paris Avenues, as conditioned. Case No. SUP/88-68. 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on the transfer of an On-Sale Wine and Beer license for the Silver Lake Restaurant, 241 So. Main St., from Ming Sun Chu to Cindy Yuetsim Ng (daughter of Mr. Chu). Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 5, 1988. r 4 I I r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to ap- prove the requested transfer of On-Sale Wine license and Non-intoxicating Malt Liquor license for the Silver Lake Restaurant, 241 So. Main St. from Ming Sun Chu to Cindy Yuetsim Ng. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Downtown Plan Implementation - A. Resolution establishing Guidelines for Downtown Plan Action Committee. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing guidelines for the Downtown Plan Action Committee. (Resolution No. 7997) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None. B. Appointment of Downtown Plan Action Committee Members. Appointments were deferred until the December 20, 1988 meeting. Possible first reading of Ordinance amending City Code establishing Design Review permit and Downtown Design Review Committee. r C. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble for a first reading of an ordinance amending City Code establishing Design Review permit and Downtown Design Review Committee. (All in favor). D. Appointment of Downtown Design Review Committee. Appointments were deferred until the December 20, 1988 meeting. E. Letter to Downtown Businesses regarding Spring Clean-up. F. Authorize application for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Request. G. Set date for Workshop on phasing of Downtown Improvements. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize a letter to Downtown Businesses regarding Spring Clean-up; application for Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Grant Request; and to set the date of January 10, 1989, 4:30 P.M. for a workshop on phasing of Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to ap- prove the Consent Agenda of December 6, 1988, including the following: (All in favor.) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 7993) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. License Applications: Bodes Grounds Maintenance 1783 W. Second St. White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 CONTRACTORS Snow Removal New Curran V. Nielsen Co, Inc. 6600 Oxford St. Minneapolis, Mn. 55426 Roofing New Value Construction 8644 Summerwind Alcove Woodbury, Mn. 55125 Gen. Contractor New r 1989 3.2 OFF-SALE BEER LICENSES Cub Food Market Renewal 2001 Washington Ave. Food-n-Fuel 1101 No. Owens St. Renewa 1 Hooley's Supermarket 405 E. Myrtle St. Renewa 1 St. Croix Drug 132 So. Main St. CIGARETTE LICENSES Renewa 1 Erickson Post, Inc. 2500 w. Orleans Renewal Washington Co. Courthouse 14900 - 61st St. No. Renewa 1 R & .R Liquor 1971 So. Greeley St. Cub Foods 2001 Washington Ave. No. Renewa 1 Renewal r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 Hooley's Supermarket 405 E. Myrt 1 e Renewa 1 Nelson's Ice Cream & Dairy 920 W. Olive St. Renewa 1 Meister's Bar & Grill 901 So. Fourth St. Renewal Food-n-Fuel 1101 No. Owens Renewa 1 Snyder Drug Co. 1260 Frontage Rd. W. Si lver Lake Restaurant 241 so. Main St. Renewa 1 Renewa 1 r REGULAR ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE Meister's Bar & Grill Renewal 901 So. Fourth St. Mad Capper Saloon, Inc. 224 So. Main St. Renewa 1 Vittorio's 402 So. Main St. Renewal River Valley Athletic Club 1826 Northwestern Ave. 3.2 ON SALE BEER Renewa 1 Sil ver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. Renewa 1 Silver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. 3. Forward Claim for Sewer Back-up, Karl Vollstedt, 304 Laurie Ct. to Insurance Agency and City Attorney. ON SALE WINE Renewa 1 4. Set date of December 20, 1988 as Board of Appeals hearing for Fire Code Variance for Davian Bldg., 110 So. Greeley St. r 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1988 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Kimble requested the Police Dept. to check on residents snowmobiling on the sidewalk along County Road 5. Also, signs prohibiting this should be replaced. Appointment of Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to reap- point the persons whose terms have expired on the following Boards & Commis- sions to another term: Planning Comm., Parks & Rec. Bd., Port Authority, Heritage Preservation Comm.. Library Bd., and Joint Cable Comm. (All in Favor) . STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. City Coordinator Request from SAEDC Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the recommended letter to the Margaret Rivers Foundation requesting funds for the Stillwater Area Economic Development Corp. (SAEDC) and Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce. (All in favor). r ADJOURNfoE NT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 10:10 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 7993 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 7997 - Guidelines for Downtown Plan Action Committee. No. 7998 - Authorizing Acquisition of Grand Garage Parking Lot. No. 7999 - Final Plat Approval - Gilbert Benson Estate. ~ ~~'a~ ATTEST:~~~ CITY CLEr;J r 8 RECORD OF EJlEarl'IVE SESSlOO Datsconvened: Tuesday,Decembe:t6,1988 Time convened: 10,10 p.m. 'rim" adjourned: 11:00 p.m. M<>IrJi;..,n' present: Bodlovick, Kimbl.., Opheim, Farrall and Mayor Abrahamson Memb"rs ab~ent: None Also present: City Coordinato:t Kriesel, City Attorney JI\"gnuson, Public Safety ~Lrector Mawhorter Purpose of EXcclitive SessIon: To discuss llepartment of Human Rights lawsuit involving part time police officer and to discuss possible disciplinary action against officer. Acl.iontaken: Agr"eto$l,OOOsetLlementwithllcpartmentofHumanRightsand La prepare a findings of fact supporting discharge of part. ti.rne police offic"",_ Attest: ~~h /;{licJ+J-f --::: tltyCoordin"tor