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Home My WebLink About1994-03-15 CC MIN r r, r. REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 15, 1994 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kimble. Present: Council members Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble Absent: Mayor Hooley Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore City Planner Pung- Terwedo Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine Recording Secretary Schaubach Press : Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: John Kraemer, Jim Kolb, Charles Huyink, Gary Laidig, Mark Holsten, Mark Mason, Jerry Winslow, Dave Schwartz APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1994, the Special Meeting of February 22, 1994, and the Regular and Recessed Meetings of February 28, 1994. (All in favor) INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS John Kraemer - Buildinlil Code Proposals. Mr. Kraemer submitted a proposal for revising the building code in order to provide information to neighbors when proposed construction may impact their views. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to send the building code proposal for view considerations submitted by John Kraemer to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. (All in favor) 1 r r C' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 Jim Kolb - Reauest for Transit Fundine. Mr. Kolb requested assistance from the City in the amount of $3,367.59 in order to provide Saturday bus service. The City Finance Director reported that there are no remaining funds in the 1994 budget. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to request that Jim Kolb, Valley Transit, Inc. submit a request for financial assistance consideration in the 1995 budget. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Flexible Benefit Plan Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the proposal of MIl Life for employee flexible spending accounts administration. (All in favor) Request to Purchase PC and Printer Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the the purchase of a PC and Printer for use by the Senior Account Clerk at an approximate cost of $2,000. (All in favor) Reauest to send Senior Account Clerk to Seminar Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize the Senior Account Clerk to attend a seminar in Minneapolis on wages, hours, and pay for Minnesota employers at a cost of $235. (All in favor) 2. Communitv Development Director - Reauest for External Taoe Backup Unit and Taoes Motion by Council member Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize the purchase of an external personal computer backup unit and tapes for Planning, Administration, and Finance, at a cost of $650. (All in favor) 2 (' r C' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 3. City En~ineer - Reauest to Emolov Part-Time Temporarv Sewer Maintenance Worker Motion by CounciImember Funke, seconded by CounciImember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Dan Crimmins as temporary labor maintenance worker. (Resolution No, 94-71) Ayes - CounciImembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble. Nays - None Reauest to Reoair Public Works Gara~e City Engineer Eckles requested $10,000 for repair of the City's Public Works Garage. Council directed the Engineer to obtain quotes and return to Council with a recommendation. 4. Consulting En~ineer - Chan!!e Order for Repair of Boiler Doors Consulting Engineer Moore reported that the boiler doors from the old Junior High School were broken and will need to be repaired before being installed in the parking lot wall, at a cost of $2,500. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Council member Cummings to deny the request for repair of the Junior High School boiler doors at a cost of $2,500. (All in favor) Request for Approval of Private Consultin~ Work Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by CounciImember Cummings to approve the request by the City Engineer to prepare a preliminary plat for Dick Huelsman on a private consulting basis. (All in favor) West Wing Junior High Parkin!! Lot - Pavment No.2 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by CounciImember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the application for payment No.2 by Tower Asphalt for the West Wing Jr. High Parking Lot in the amount of $109,466.46. (Resolution No. 94-72) Ayes - CounciImembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None 3 f" r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 Chan~e Order Request - L.I. 285 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Change Order No. I, for the S. E. Area Sanitary Sewer Project, L.I. 285 in the amount of -$5,125. (Resolution No. 94-73) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None AoorovaI of Plans and Soecifications for Hi~lands V Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the plans and specifications for Highlands Fifth Addition, and authorizing advertisement for bids. (Resolution No. 94-74) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider the request for vacation of a portion of Carnelian Street between West Stillwater Avenue and West Wilkins, Charles Huyink, Stillwater Good Samaritan Center, petitioner. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on March 14, 1994, and mailed to affected property owners. Comm. Dev. Director Russell reviewed the request. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine reported that the Planning Commission unanimously approved this request. Charles Huyink, administrator of the Good Samaritan Center, stated that the request is submitted in order for the Good Samaritan Center to build a proposed addition. Motion by Council member Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the request to vacate a 20-foot portion of Carnelian Street between West Stillwater Avenue and West Wilkins Street, Case. No. SV/94-8. (Resolution No. 94-75) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4 (' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Aoproval: Proposed le~slation - City-wide Sales Tax City Attorney Magnuson presented a draft of the legislation for the proposed one percent city-wide sales tax which Council reviewed and amended. Councilmember Cummings reviewed the reasons for proposing the sales tax. State Senator Gary Laidig and State Representative Mark Holsten were present to discuss the proposal and the Council's request to bring the proposal before the State Legislature. The meeting was opened to comments from the audience. Brian Simonet, Simonets Furniture, stated that it would be unfair to retailers. Dave Peterson, Water Music, stated that it would have a negative impact on his business. James Laskin, Downtown retail owner, also stated that it would affect his business. Gary Kriesel, 1451 Lydia Circle, stated that it will adversely affect local businesses. Shawn Draper, Chamber of Commerce President, stated that the Chamber is concerned with the process, and offered the services of the Chamber to build consensus. Larry Kraft, Kinsel's Liquor Store, stated that he already collects a nine percent tax, and is against an additional tax. Gene Bealka stated that he is in favor of the proposed projects but not with the method of funding. John Hall, 2300 Bayberry, stated that the Council should set priorities for the revenue. Wayne Wohlers, Kinsel's Liquor Store, stated that this issue was not discussed with the Downtown business owners before it was voted on by Council, Representative Holsten stated that he felt the issue was too premature to present to the Legislature, and suggested that it be placed on the ballot this fall and brought before the Legislature next year. (Council took a lO-minute recess and reconvened at 9:50 p.m.) Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution to place the one percent city-wide sales tax on the November ballot and present the bill to the State Legislature next year. (Resolution No. 94-76) Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - Councilmember Bodlovick 5 (' r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 2. Approval: Agreements for Lumberiack Davs and Wild West Weekend Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement between the City of Stillwater, David Swanson, and American Legion Post 48 for the Lumberjack Days Parade. (Resolution No. 94-77) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement between the City of Stillwater and the Lumberjack Days Festival Association, for the Lumberjack Days celebration. (Resolution No. 94-78) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement between the City of Stillwater and James Nelson for the Wild West Weekend. (Resolution No. 94-79) Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - Council member Bodlovick 3. Second Reading: Ordinance creating a Shoreland District and rel!Ulating development in shoreland areas. City of Stillwater. applicant. (Case No. ZA T /94-2) Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a second reading by title of the Subdivision Ordinance adding Subdivision 33, Shoreland Management Regulation. (All in favor) 4. Report: Results from Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for UBC Lumbervard prooertv. Mark Mason from ATEC reviewed the Phase II Environmental Study for the UBC site. Jerry Winslow from NSP discussed how the site will be cleaned up. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to accept the Phase II Environmental Study for the UBC Site and reconfirm the City's interest in purchasing the site. (All in favor) 6 r C' c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 5. Aooroval: Purchase of bench and trash receptacle for Pine and Third Streets, Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to table the request to purchase six benches and two trash receptacles for the new public parking lot. (All in favor) 6. Reauest: Use of city land north of Orleans Street for Park and Ride lot. Motion by Council member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the use of City land north of Orleans Street for Park and Ride lot. (All in favor) 7, Request: Hire consultant to assist in Comorehensive Plan Uodate. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the request for an additional $10,000 for the Comprehensive Plan Budget to hire a consultant to assist in the Comprehensive Plan Update. (All in favor) NEW BUSINESS L Award of Bid: LI. 284. Repair of Myrtle Street Drainai:e Proiect. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to table the award of the bid for LI. 284, Repair of Myrtle Street Drainage Project. (All in favor) 2. Award of Bid: LI. 30L Stillwater Market Place Proiect. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for LI. 301, Stillwater Market Place Project to the low bidder, USEMCO, for $53,650. (Resolution No. 94-80) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodloyick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA L Resolution: Directin2 Payment of Bills. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Consent Agenda of March 15, 1994, including the following: 7 (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 L Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 94-69) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. Request: Heritage Preservation Commission members to attend conference. COMMUNICATIONS/REOUESTS Workshop with Charter Commission Council agreed to set a workshop with the Charter Commission on April 19, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. Gamblinlil License Application Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the gambling license application for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 94 at Canelake's St.Croix Club Bar and Restaurant. (Resolution No. 94-81) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble r Nays - None STAFF REPORTS (continued) L City Coordinator - Resource Recovery Proiect Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Funke to direct the City Coordinator to investigate the proposed Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery service charge and report back to the Council. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a first reading of an ordinance amending the garbage collection fees. Motion died for lack of a second. Pagers for Fire Department Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of pagers for the Fire Department at a cost of $1,34L90. (All in favor) r 8 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 15, 1994 Reclassification of Parks Emolovees Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Council member Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the reclassification of Parks employees Scott Schell to Parkkeeper and Scott Schmidt to Junior Parkkeeper, effective March 16, 1994. (Resolution No. 94-82) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Acting Mayor Kimble Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session to discuss labor relations negotiations at 11:10 p,m, (All in favor) ATIEST:~LtJ..J.o&r- lIT CLERK Resolutions: No, 94-69 - Payment of Bills No. 94-71 - Employing Dan Crimmins as prr Temporary Sewer Maintenance Worker No, 94-72 - Approving Payment No.2, Tower Asphalt No. 94-73 - Approving Change Order No, 1, L.L 285 No, 94-74 - Approving Plans and Specs, authorizing advertisement for bids, Highlands V No, 94-75 - Vacating 20-ft portion of Carnelian St. between W. Stillwater Ave. and W. Wilkins St, No. 94-76 - To place one percent city-wide sales tax on November ballot No, 94-77 - Approving agreement for Lumberjack Days Parade No. 94-78 - Approving agreement for Lumberjack Days celebration No. 94-79 - Approving agreement for Wild West Weekend No. 94-80 - Awarding bid for L.I. 301 to USEMCO No. 94-81 - Approving Eagles gambling license No. 94-82 - Reclassification of Scott Schell and Scott Schmidt in Parks Dept. 9 r- (1 n SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 15, 1994 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kimble, Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble Absent: Mayor Hooley Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel Acting City Attorney Thole Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Planner Pung- Terwedo Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Duane Hubbs, Martha Hubbs, Chuck Dougherty, John Berglund, Todd Weiss CONTINUATION OF WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE FOR DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT. Council received a letter from Hoffman Development Corporation stating their decision to not attend the workshop continuation. Council discussed a second proposal received for the site. Duane Hubbs, Chuck Dougherty, and John Berglund, representing SI. Croix Preservation Company, presented a purchase agreement for the property, and proposed to develop a lodging/convention facility on the site. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve in concept the purchase agreement presented by St. Croix Preservation Company to purchase the former Hooley's site downtown in order to develop a lodging/convention site, with the condition that it is reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, and to request input from Staff. (All in favor) Council directed the City Attorney to inform the Charter Commission of the pending sale of the property. OTHER BUSINESS Council asked the City Attorney's office to review and clarify appropriate procedure for discussion of items which are not on the Council agenda. ("'. Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting March 15, 1994 RECESS Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to recess the meeting at 5:25 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. meeting. (All in favor) ATIEST:-46011.o. 111f)~ CITY CLERK Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach r Recording Secretary r 2 RECORD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Date convened: Tuesday, March 15, 1994 'rime convened: 11:17 p.m. Time adjourned: 11:48 p.m. Members present: Acting Mayor Kimble, Councilmember!> Hodlovick and Funke Members absent: Mayor Hooley and Counmlmember Cummings Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of E:x.eL-ution Session: Tu discuss petition [01' writ ()f mandamus by VePIl Rylander and to discuss llibor relation negoti>ltion strategy. Motion by Councilmcmber Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bo<iJovick to require a petition for writ of mandamus by Vem Rylande]'. Ail in favor. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seccmded by Acting Mayor Kimble to offer a two year conlmcl (1994 and 1995) to all hwcb>aining units with 2% salary increases for each year and to increase coverage for hospital/medical insl.rrance to $330.00 per month and tu pay for 50% of any incl:'ease during the twu year period. Ayes- Kimble and Funke. Nays - Bodlovick. Motion by Councilmcmber Funke, seconded by Acting Mayor Kimble to apprnve 19n salary schedule for Public Managers Association. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Funke, sccond..d by Councilmembcr BOd\ovick to adjourn. All in favor. , r;' ~. l/! ' AUed, ~ff.( of ~<<_/ ~ City Coordinator - 1