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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
March 7, 1994
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kimble.
Present:
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings (arrived at 8:15 p,m.),
Funke, and Kimble
Absent:
Mayor Hooley
Also Present:
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Comm. Dev, Director Russell
City Engineer Eckles
Public Works Director Junker
City Planner Pung-Terwedo
Fire Chief Ness
City Clerk Weldon
Recording Secretary Schaubach
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Press:
Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Others:
Ed Cain, David Johnson, Bruce Brillhart, Chuck Dougherty,
Duane and Martha Hubbs, Planning Commission Members: Don Valsvik,
Rob Hamlin, Glenna Bealka, Kirk Roetman, and Dorothy Foster;
Joyce Levine, Dick Olsen, Pete Smith
WORKSHOP ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Council met with members of the Planning Commission to review the Comprehensive
Plan Update process. Community Development Director Russell summarized the results
of a public meeting held on January 31. Planning Commission member Don Valsvik also
commented on the results of that meeting.
Mr. Russell summarized the results of Phase I, and identified the ten key planning issues.
He also reported on projected population growth and potential expansion areas.
Alternatives for the Phase II study include: I)Phased expansion into total planning area,
2)Phased expansion into portions of the planning area. 3)No major residential expansion.
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City Planner Ann Pung- Terwedo reviewed comments from Stillwater residents who
attended the January 31 meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Council member Bodlovick to direct Staff and
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the Planning Commission to proceed with preparation of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan
Update. (All in favor)
(Council recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened at 8:05 p.m.)
(Council member Cummings arrived at 8:15 p.m.)
DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Joyce Levine of Camiros, Ltd., presented a report on public facilities.
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to set a workshop
on public facilities for Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. (All in favor)
DOWNTOWN HOTEL
Council discussed the results of the March 1, 1994, City Council Workshop with the
developer of a proposed downtown hotel. Council noted that there are other parties
interested in developing this site, and Council will be willing to meet with those parties
at the workshop meeting on March 15.
(Council recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.)
RESOLUTION REOUESTING FUNDING FOR LEVEE WALL REPAIR
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the
appropriate resolution requesting the Minnesota State Legislature to appropriate $200,000 in the
FY 1995 State Bonding Authority for the remaining State matching funds needed for the $3.2
million project, to permit the repair, construction, extension, and expansion fo the flood wall
system on the St. Croix River at Stillwater to move forward,and avoid any delays in the project
completion. (Resolution No. 94-68)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble
Nays - None
DISCUSSION OF CITY-WIDE SALES TAX
Councilmember Cummings presented a proposal for a city-wide one percent sales tax to
fund capital improvements projects.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to direct Staff to
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prepare a bill for the State Legislature requesting a referendum for a city-wide one percent sales
tax. (Ayes - 3; Nays - I, Councilmember Bodlovick)
OTHER BUSINESS
Claim for Demolition of Mailbox
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to submit two claims
against the City to the City's insurance carrier. (All in favor)
Relluest for Word-Processin~ Eauipment
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the
request by the Administration Department for Word-processing equipment at an estimated cost
of $197, (All in favor)
Request for Chairs
Motion by Council member Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the
request by the Administration Department for four chairs at an estimated cost of $750. (All in
favor)
APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING COMMITIEE
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint the full
City Council as the Building Committee for the remodeling of City Hall, and to direct the City
Coordinator to work with BWBR architects. (All in favor)
OPEN BURNING PERMIT FEE
Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Funke to adopt the
appropriate resolution establishing a $10 fee for an open burning permit. (Resolution No. 94-70)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble
Nays - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn the
meeting at 10:20 p.m. (All in favor)
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Resolutions:
No. 94-68 - Requesting appropriation from Minn. Legislature for levee
waIl project
No. 94-70 - Establishing a $10 fee for open burning permit
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