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Home My WebLink About1994-01-18 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 18, 1994 7:00 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: Councilmember Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Planner Pung-Terwedo Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine Recording Secretary Schaubach City Clerk Apointee Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette c Others: Chris Aamodt, Mike Polehna, Mark Holsten, Gary Laidig, John Daly, Todd Weiss, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Cummings questioned the accuracy of the minutes of the recessed meeting of January 4, 1994, regarding placement of streetlights on McKusick Road. Council concurred that the minutes were accurate, but that further clarification of the item was needed. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of December 21, 1993, and the Regular and Recessed Meetings of January 4, 1994 as presented. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the City'S Consulting Engineer to contact NSP regarding clarification of costs of added lighting on McKusick Road Walkway. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS r 1. Barb Sykora, representing Rep. Rod Grams. Barb Sykora will be present at the Feb. 1 meeting. 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 2. Chris Aamodt and Michael polehna. St. Croix Vallev Hockev Association - Discussion of "New Arena Task Force." Chris Aamodt explained to Council that the task force has been working toward a new ice arena/community center in Stillwater. The new Armory site is being considered as a possible location for the center. Mike polehna reported that the task force has met with representatives from the National Guard, who are receptive to the idea. Potential funding sources are the possible City sales tax, joint bonding with other communities, and private donations. Mr. Polehna requested a future workshop session with the Council. Mayor Hooley suggested that a liason committee be formed with membership from all the participating municipalities. He also asked Council to reverse a motion made in August regarding a City sales tax. Senator Gary Laidig addressed Council regarding requirements to pass a sales tax in the Legislature. Council agreed that a lack of action would allow the sales tax issue to die. r Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to set a workshop with the New Arena Task Force for Tuesday, February 8, and to send a letter of invitation to the other participating communities. (All in favor) (Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened at 8:12 p.m.) STAFF REPORTS 1. Citv Clerk - No report. 2. Consultina Enaineer - No report. 3. Public Works Director - No report. r 4. Comm. Dev. Director - Aooraisal for UBC site Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the Community Development Director to arrange an appraisal of the UBC site, the cost of which is not to exceed $1,000. (All in favor) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision of a 3.46 acre parcel into 3 lots of 42,322 sq. ft., 39,121 sq.ft., & 63,785 sq.ft. located south of Green Twig Way in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Case No. 2 n Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 SUB/94-3, Richard W. & Janet R. Kutz, applicants. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on Dec. 31, 1993 and mailed to affected property owners. The hearing was continued. 2. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 3.1 acre parcel from RA, Single-Family Residential to BP-C, Bus. Pk. Comm. located at 2500 W. Orleans St. & Co. Rd. 5, City of Stillwater, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on Dec. 31, 1993 and mailed to affected property owners. Community Development a first reading of unanimously supported Director Russell explained that this is an ordinance. It was reviewed and by the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by councilmember Cummings to have a first reading of an ordinance rezoning a 3.1 acre parcel from RA, Single-Family Residential to BP-C, Bus. Pk. Comm. located at 2500 W. Orleans St. & Co. Rd. 5. (All in favor) o Chanaina Date of March 1. 1994 Meetina Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution changing the date of the March 1, 1994 meeting to Monday, February 28, 1994, due to the precinct caucases. (Resolution No. 94-14) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Set Date For Continuance of Public Hearina. Case No. SUB 94/3 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set Monday, February 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. for the continuance of the public hearing for Case No. SUB 94-3. (All in favor) 3. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development for a 19,115 sq. ft. retail/office complex at 2500 W. Orleans & Co. Rd. 5 located in the RA Single-Family Residential Dist., Case No. PUD/94-4, Dick Zimmerman, Erickson Post, Inc. applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on Dec. 31, 1993 and mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to continue the public hearing for Case No. PUD/94-4 to February 1, 1994. (All in favor) r 3 (', Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Continuation of aDDointments to Boards & Commissions: Librarv Board. Port Authoritv. Solid Waste. and Heritacre Commissions. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to reappoint Kathy Francis and Jay Michels to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to appoint Nick Gorski and reappoint Fred Kalinoff and David Ruck to the Library Board. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint Peter G. Tallas to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. (All in favor) Motion by Bodlovick Stillwater Councilmember Cummings, seconded by to reappoint Jim Schultz to another Port Authority. (All in favor) councilmember term on the Mayor Hooley requested that interested citizens from Ward I submit an application for membership on the Port Authority. ('" NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Lumberiack Davs and Drum Beautv Derformance. Mayor Hooley read a letter from David Eckberg, regarding the Drum Beauty performance, scheduled for July 28, 1994. John Daly of Trumps, and Todd Weiss of the Freight House, addressed Council and reported that they would like to create a non-profit organization which would be responsible for planning Lumberjack Days 1994. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to table discussion of Lumberjack Days for several weeks in order for a local, non-profit organization to prepare a plan for presentation to the Council. (All in favor) 2. Sale offer bv Mn/DOT of excess ricrht-of-wav land located direct Iv north of Elm at Main Street. Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by councilmember Cummings to take no action at this time on an offer from MN/DOT to sell excess road right-of-way land along Elm Street just west of Trunk Highway 95. (All in favor) (' 4 r r C' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 3. Resolution: Grant aoolication to Minnesota Historical Society for Historical Site Survey of North Hill Oriainal Town. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the grant application to the Minnesota Historical Society for Historic Survey of the North Hill Original Town. (Resolution No. 94-15) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 4. Resolution: Desianation of TIF District No.6. Pollution Abatement District. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing TIF Dist. #6, pollution Abatement District. (Resolution No. 94-16) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, and Kimble Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Hooley 5. Aoolication for Payment No.1. Greeley/Curve Crest Sianal System. L.I. 292 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve Payment No.1, Greeley/Curve Crest Signal System, L.I.292, in the amount of $65,011.35. (All in favor) 6. Resolution Aoolication for Payment No.2 (Final & acceot oroiectl. Northwestern Power Eauio.. for South Main Lift Station Pumos. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the project, approving Final Payment and Payment No.2, Northwestern Power Equip., for South Main Lift Station pumps, in the amount of $2,396. (Resolution No. 94-17) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 7. Aoorovina "Intentional Acts" Insurance Coveraae with LMCIT. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the "Intentional Acts" Insurance Coverage with LMCIT, provided that the premium is less than $2,000. (All in favor) 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 8. Resolution: Emolovina Barbara Holland as SecretarY. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Barbara Holland as Secretary, effective January 31, 1994, at a salary of $2,048 per month. (Resolution No. 94-18) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 9. Resolution: Emolovina Morli Weldon as City Clerk. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Morli Weldon as City Clerk, effective January 14, 1994, at a starting salary of $28,750. (Resolution No. 94-19) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Morli Weldon was sworn in as the new City Clerk by outgoing Clerk Johnson. r' 10. Establish Buildina Committee for City Hall Remodelina. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to establish a Building Committee for the City Hall Remodeling, and to authorize the Mayor to request the services of individuals willing to volunteer their expertise on the committee. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS (CONTINUED) 1. City Coordinator - Meetina with Bayoort and Oak Park Heiahts Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by councilmember Bodlovick to set a joint meeting with Bayport and Oak Park Heights on Thursday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. (All in favor) Meetina with Georae W. Olsen Construction Co.. Inc. Council set a special meeting for Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m. to review the architectural firm applications for the remodeling of City Hall. Possible No-Wake Zone Mr. Kriesel discussed a on the St. Croix Riyer. possible request for a No-Wake Zone Council took no action. r Possible reclassification of Parks Deoartment Emoloyees 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to deny a request by the Parks Department for reclassification of two employees, until formal performance appraisals have been submitted. (All in favor) Sauad Car Transfer Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the transfer of police squad #204 to the fire department for the ISO inspections program. (All in favor) CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of January 18, 1994, including the following: 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 94-12) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. The following licenses: Towina License 6 vehicles Renewal r Stillwater Towing, Inc. 1656 So. Greeley St. Stillwater, MN 55082 St. Croix Tree Service, 943 l20th St. Roberts, WI 54023 Contractors Inc. Tree trimmers Renewal Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Sign Erection Renewal 3. Resolution Approving City Attorney's Retainer for 1994. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 4. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License & Beer Permit for St. Mary's Church, for Feb. 12, 1994. 5. St. Croix Catholic School - Request to hang banner on Chestnut St., Jan. 31 - Feb. 6. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS r Reauest from Minnesota ZeDhvr Mayor Hooley read a letter from David paradeau of the Minnesota Zephyr, requesting the City's support for a downtown trolley on 7 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 18, 1994 the railroad tracks. Council agreed that Mayor Hooley should meet with Mr. Parade au regarding this request and report back to the Council with further information. Time CaDsule Mayor Hooley reminded the Council of the time capsule which will be buried on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in front of City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 9:40 p.m. (All in favor) ATTEST: Resolutions: No. 94-12 No. 94-14 No. 94-15 No. 94-16 No. 94-17 No. 94-18 No. 94-19 MAYOR ~~i.~ W~ CITY CLERK - Payment of Bills Changing March 1 Council Mtg. date to Feb. 28, 1994 Grant application to Minn. Historical Society Establishing a Designated Hazardous Substance Site Approving Payment No.2, Northwestern Power Equip., for South Main Lift Station pumps Employing Barbara Holland as secretary Employing Morli Weldon as City Clerk 8 RKCORD OF RXEa:rrIVE SESSION '0 convened: '1'uesday, January ,~, 1994 me convened: '>:48 p.m. ~o adjourned: 9:50 p_m. mhers present: Mayor Hooley, Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings ~nd Kimble mbersabsetlt: CouncilmemberFunke ~o presen~' City Coordinator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson rpose of Executive Session: bllc Manager's Association. '1'0 discuss 1993 salary scbedule for Stillwater Lion 1'"ken: Motion by Councilmember KiInbla, dlovick to conllnue lbe discussion to the meeting have" full council present. All in favor:. see""ded of January " ';, Couneilmember 1994 in order , ttest---:0J,lt li ~j(A -<---<-4-.","--Y City Coordinator