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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-07 CC MIN r, 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 n , o. 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. r: 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 (" r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting March 7, 1994 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 2 (' (' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting March 7, 1994 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) 3 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting March 7, 1994 AITEST:---1l1 ~~. (;J,O~~ CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-68 - Requesting appropriation from Minn. Legislature for levee waIl project No. 94-70 - Establishing a $10 fee for open burning permit 4