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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-22 CC MIN t. ... r c c ! SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 22, 1994 7:00 p,m, The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble Absent: Mayor Hooley City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev, Director Russell Recording Secretary Schaubach Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: Press: Joyce Levine, Gerald Fontaine, Duane Hubbs, Martha Hubbs, Chuck Dougherty, John Berglund, Tom Thueson DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Others: Council met with Joyce Levine of Camiros to continue discussion of the public facilities element of the comprehensive plan. Community Development Director Russell explained that this portion of the discussion will focus on the future. Ms. Levine facilitated Council's discussion of goals and priorities for the City. (Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened at 8:25 p.m.) REOUEST FROM PLANNING COMMlSSION Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine presented a proposal to Council in regard to the current comprehensive plan update process. The request is for the formation of an advisory committee comprised of individuals representing Stillwater and Stillwater Township to determine common areas of interest in the preparation of Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan, Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Planning Commission's request to form an advisory committee with Stillwater Township, but without City Council participation. (Ayes - 3; Nays - I, Councilmember Cummings) CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT Tom Thueson, Director of Development for Cub Foods, met with Council to discuss concerns regarding the proposed hotel development of the Lumberman Exchange Building downtown. Duane Hubbs, Chuck Dougherty, and John BerglUnd were also present to discuss their hotel development proposal, I '~ r C' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting March 22, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct City Staff to facilitate negotiations between Cub Foods and St Croix Preservation Company regarding purchase of Downtown property for a hotel development (Ayes - 3; Nays - I, Councilmember Funke) (Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened at 10:20 p,m.) DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES (CONTINUED) Council continued discussion with Joyce Levine regarding Public Facilities. Spending priorities were listed. Ideas for increasing revenue, such as user fees, grants, etc., were discussed. Ms. Levine will summarize the discussion and draft a public facilities plan for a future workshop session with Council. OTHER BUSINESS Washimrton County Historical Society Plannim!. ADDlication Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cwnmings to waive the planning application fees for a street vacation for the Washington County Historical Society. (All in favor) Junior Hil!.h Boiler Doors Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to request payment by the contractor for repairing and installing the boiler doors at the West Wing Junior High parking lot (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss labor relations negotiations at I I :05 p,m, (All in favor) ATTEST: CITY CLERK Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2 RECORD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Date convened: Tuesday, March 22, 1994 Time convened: 11:06 p,m. Time adjourned: 11;08 p,m. Members present: Acting Mayor Kimble, Councilmembers Bod10vick, Cummings, and Funke Members absent: MayoT' Rooley Also present: City CO(lrdinator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Execution Session: To discuss labor agreement counter offer from JUOE Local 49 (Public Works). Motion by Councilmember Cummings, sec,ondcd by Councilmember Funke to deny counter offer [rom rUDE Local 49, and to nol change p:revious City offer. AU in favor, Motion by Councilmembcr Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn. 2.~' .. .~' ~ -.. (>-L_ Atte!<t: _ -::/"....c-.{: ;;( *___L1 - city oordlnator , <>(