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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,
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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
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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.
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