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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-05 CC MIN ~ . o . (':, j ("\ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 5, 1994 4:30 p.m, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Ness Police Captain Bell Building Official Zepper City Planner Pung- Terwedo City Clerk Weldon Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Jay Slater, Jim Davy, Pete Smith, and Richard Olsen Press: Others: INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. BWBR - Feasibility Studv and ReDort. Council met with Jay Slater, Jim Davy, and Pete Smith of BWBR Architects who presented an update on the proposed expansion of the City's municipal building. A site analysis and study of the building's interior and exterior have been completed. ADA requirements and building code requirements were reviewed. Pete Smith reported on preliminary space allocations and presented five options for remodeling/expansion. He also presented two fire station relocation options. Council also discussed other relocation options, such as the historic prison site and the Armory site. BWBR will formulate a list of questions for Council regarding fmancing thresholds and future needs and will then conduct an interview with the Council. The results of the interview will be used to help better identify appropriate building options. STAFF REPORTS 1. Buildinl! Official - Purchase of ComDuter Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request to transfer the Building Official's computer to the Parks Department and approve the purchase of a new computer for the Building Official at a cost of $4,539. All in favor. (Cummings - absent) . . II r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting AprilS, 1994 r 2, City Emzineer- Purchase of Gas Tank Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the purchase of a 120-ga110n gas tank with pump at an estimated cost of $350. All in favor Blastinl!: Contractor's Insurance for Southeast Sewer Proiect City Engineer Eckles reported that the blasting contractor for the southeast area sewer project has insurance coverage of $2 million, rather than the $6 million specified in the contract. The contractor is willing to make a $5,000 settlement with the City in lieu of the additional insurance coverage. Mr. Eckles and City Attorney Magnuson said they were comfortable with insurance coverage of $2 million, Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the City Engineer to negotiate with the southeast area sewer project blasting contractor and bring back a negotiated agreement regarding insurance coverage. All in favor, (Cummings - absent) Maole Island Parkinl!: Lot City Engineer Eckles reported that significant petroleum contamination was discovered at the Maple Island Parking Lot site. Council directed the City Engineer to obtain quotes for clean-up and report back to Council at a future meeting. Rebid of Myrtle Street Ravine Proiect Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the City's Consulting Engineer to modify the plans and specifications for the Myrtle Street Ravine Project and to re-advertise for bids. All in favor, Pedestrian Traffic on Holcombe Street Mr, Eckles presented a report on a pedestrian traffic study on Holcombe Street near the Junior High School. 3. Police Chief - Use of Sauad Car for Exolorer Scout Comoetition Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize use of a squad car for the annual Explorer Scout Competition at Breezy Point April 21 through April 24, 1994. All in favor. Donation of Prooertv Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the donation of clothing items from the Evidence Room to charities. All in favor. Disoosal of Drone Car Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Police Chiefs request to discontinue use of the "drone car". All in favor. (' 2 I ": . -r . c c' . . Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting April 5, 1994 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Bodlovick to recess the meeting at 6:00 p.m. All in favor. ATTEST: '1 trt.L (1).. O,1.N"f1 CITY CLERK (lJ~~~Jt{,7Lr MA 0 . 3 RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AprilS, 1994 7:00 p.m. r The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Others: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Comm. Dev, Director Russell City Engineer Eckles City Planner Pung-Terwedo Consulting Engineer Peters Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Robert Raleigh, Jon Pedersen, Richard Zimmerman, Gloria Shepardson Also Present: Press: r APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 1,1994; the Special Meeting of March 7, 1994, and the Special and Regular Meetings of March 15, 1994. All in favor. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Stillwater Trollev - Robert Raleillh City Planner Pung-Terwedo explained that Robert Raleigh, Rivertown Trolley, requests the use of the north parking space in front of the Grand Garage from AprilS to October 1, 1994, for a Trolley Stop, Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a trial use of the north parking space in front of the Grand Garage by the Rivertown Trolley for a Trolley Stop until June 15 and re-evaluate at that time. All in favor, 2, Petition Reauestinl!: City to Purchase Prooertv for Park Land Jon Pederson, 480 Eagle Ridge Trail, presented a petition of257 signatures requesting that the City purchase the property between Eagle Ridge Trail and Meadowlark Drive near Green Twig Way (previously presented as Sub, 94-3) for use as parkland. c (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting April 5, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to accept the petition requesting that the City purchase the property between Eagle Ridge Trail and Meadowlark Drive near Green Twig Way, and to refer the item to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Planning Commission. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS r I. This is the day and time for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development for the construction of a 13,965 square foot retail center, 2,180 square foot office use, and a 2,970 square foot convenience gas station. The property is located at 2500 West Orleans Street and County Road 5, Case No. PUD/94-4, Dick Zimmerman, applicant, Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on Dec. 31, 1993, and mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell explained the proposed project. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine reported that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the PUD, Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Planned Unit Development for the construction of a 13,965 square foot retail center, 2,180 square foot office use, and a 2,970 square foot convenience,gas station located at 2500 West Orleans Street and County Road 5, Case No. PUD/94-4, as conditioned. (Resolution No. 94-90) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS I, Possible second reading of an Ordinance amending the City Code relating to a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 3,1 acre parcel from RA, Single-Family Residential to BP-C, Business Park Commercial located at 2500 W, Orleans St. & Co. Rd, 5, Case No, ZAM/94-1, City of Stillwater, applicant. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a second reading of an ordinance amending the City Code relating to a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 3.1 acre parcel from RA, Single-Family Residential to BP-C, Business Park Commercial located at 2500 W. Orleans St. & Co, Rd. 5, Case No, ZAM/94-L (Ordinance No. 785) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None C' 2 Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting April 5, 1994 NEW BUSINESS (\ 1. Set WorkshoD to discuss TlF assistance for Zimmerman Droiect. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request by Richard Zimmerman to schedule a workshop to discuss TlF assistance for Case No. PUD/94- 4, All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 2. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a street vacation for a portion of Carnelian Street between St. Croix Avenue and Stillwater Avenue in the RB Two Family Residential District, Case No. SV/94-12, City of Stillwater, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on March 3, 1994, and mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell explained the request. Gloria Shepardson, 1208 N. William Street, requested that the street vacation be denied because it will landlock property she owns. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to deny the request for a street vacation for a portion of Carnelian Street between St. Croix Avenue and Stillwater Avenue in the RB Two Family Residential District. Case No. SV/94-12, All in favor. r (' This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a resubdivision of a 20 x 155 ft. parcel of property from Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to Lot 4, Block I, Marvin Gardens (100 West Sycamore Street) in the RA, Single Family Residential District, Case No, SUB/94-9, Mark D, and Julie Wilson, Applicants, Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on March 3,1994, and mailed to affected property owners, Mr. Russell explained the background for the resubdivision request. Julie Wilson, applicant, explained that approval of the request would give assurance that there would not be a driveway through her yard. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the resubdivision of a 20 x 155 ft. parcel of property from Lot 5, Block 1, Marvin Gardens to Lot 4,Block 1, Marvin Gardens (100 West Sycamore Street) in the RA, Single Family Residential District, Case No. SUB/94-9. (Resolution No. 94-91) 3. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 4. This is the day and time for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a minor subdivision of a 1.3 acre lot into two lots of 17,500 square feet and 39,129 square feet. The property is located at 1301 West Orleans Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District, Case No. SUB/94-10, Randy Noecker, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on March 3, 1994, and mailed to affected property owners. 3 (\ c (' StiIlwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting Apri15,1994 Mr. RusseIl explained the subdivision request. Randy Noecker, applicant, stated that he is available for any questions. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilrnember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the minor subdivision of a 1.3 acre lot into two lots of 17,500 square feet and 39,129 square feet, at 1301 West Orleans Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District, Case No. SUB/94-10, as conditioned. (Resolution No. 94-92) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 2. Possible second reading of an Ordinance extending the corporate limits of Stillwater into certain unincorporated territory that is less than 40 acres in area and is more than 60 percent surrounded by land within the city limits, annexing the right-of-way of County Road 5 adjacent to the Market Place Development. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have a second reading of an Ordinance extending the corporate limits of StiIlwater into certain unincorporated territory that is less than 40 acres in area and is more than 60 percent surrounded by land within the city limits, annexing the right-of-way of County Road 5 adjacent to the Market Place Development. (Ordinance No. 788) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 3, StiIlwater Territorial Prison Site Reuse Study. City Planner Pung-Terwedo reported that the City of StiIlwater, together with the Minnesota Historical Society, has completed the StiIlwater Territorial Prison Site Reuse Study. The study was presented by Thomas R. Zahn, Principal Investigator for the Minnesota Preservation Consultation Team. Motion by Councilrnember Funke, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to accept the Stillwater Territorial Prison Site Reuse Study and to continue Prison Site Reuse Study Committee. All in favor, (Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.) 4. Possible second reading of an Ordinance implementing the Wetland Conservation Act. Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a second reading of an Ordinance by title only implementing the Wetland Conservation Act. (Ordinance No. 786) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 4 r (" r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting Apri15,1994 NEW BUSINESS 1. Historic Preservation Awards. National Preservation Week. Mav 8-14 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the purchase of four plaques to be presented by the Heritage Preservation Commission as part of Historic Preservation Week at an approximate cost of $100, All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of AprilS, 1994, including the following: 1, Directing Payment of Bills, (Resolution No. 94-83) 2. Applications: Contractor's Licenses Renewal Rivard Masonry 1474-23rd Street Houlton, WI 54082 Miller Excavating 3636 Stagecoach Trail North Stillwater, MN 55082 Renewal Ritzer Excavating 566 South Arch Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Renewal Final Touch Exteriors 1620 West County Rd B Roseville, MN 55113 New Board of Water Commissioners Ron Anderson Permits to Consume Pioneer Park June 9, 1994 Music on the Waterfront Pioneer and Lowell Parks July 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3,10,17,24 3, 4. Approval of transfer of liquor license from J.W. Harbor, Inc., dba Harbor Bar, to EKS, Inc., dba Harbor Bar. (Resolution No. 94-89) Approval of Gambling Premises Permit renewal application of Elks No. 179 at Elks Lodge, 279 East Myrtle Street and Hidden Valley Lounge, 231 East Myrtle Street. (Resolution No. 94-87) No Parking - County Road 5. (Resolution No, 94-88) Approval to submit claim of Charles Doyle to insurance carrier. Approval of special use permiis for Music on the Waterfront summer concert series. 5, 6. 7, 5 . . f' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting April 5, 1994 COMMUNlCATIONSIREOUESTS L Board of Water Commissioners - 1993 Financial Statement Council took no action. 2. St. Croix Vallev Ministerial Association - Business Licensing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct Staff to write a letter to the St Croix Valley Ministerial Association explaining the City's Business Licensing Ordinance. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. City Coordinator - City Coordinator Kriesel reminded Council of a meeting on Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. with the Coast Guard and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Mayor Hooley reported that he will be meeting representatives of the Coast Guard for lunch on Thursday at 11 :30 a,m, at the Dock Cafe and invited the Councilmembers, Mr. Kriesel reminded Council of a joint meeting with Oak Park Heights and Bayport on Wednesday, April 13, at 7:00 p,m. at Oak Park Heights City Hall. Council discussed a possible meeting to discuss the downtown hotel development, and determined that no action could be taken until Council meets with the Charter Commission to discuss the sale of City property. Meeting to discuss sale of Downtown land Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set a meeting for April 12 at 7:00 p.m, to discuss the possible sale of downtown land contingent upon approval from the Charter Commission. Ayes - 2; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Bodlovick and Cummings ; Abstain - Mayor Hooley. Council agreed to discuss this matter after the meeting with the Charter Commission scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 1994. Dock Permits for St Croix Boat & Packet Comnanv Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Dock Permits for St Croix Boat & Packet Company at a fee of $3,750. All in favor. Interim Waterfront U"""e Policv for 1994 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the Interim Waterfront Usage Policy for 1994. (Resolution No. 94-86). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 6 . (" c (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting April 5, 1994 Fourth of Julv Fireworks Council discussed the possibility of Fourth of July Fireworks in 1994, This will be discussed again at a later date. 2, City Clerk - ChanlZe MeetinlZ Time for Mav 17. 1994 MeetinlZ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Funke to change the meeting time for the May 17, 1994 meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, All in favor. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Mayor Hooley noted the receipt of the following letters: I) From the Board of Soil and Water Resources inviting Council to a meeting April 14 at 7:00 p.m. 2) Thank you from Stillwater Township for use of Council Chambers. 3) From the ambassador to Stillwater's Sister City, Jinga, Uganda, 4) From the Good Samaritan Center requesting that the week of May 8-14, 1994 be declared Nursing Home Week in the City of Stillwater. 5) From the Regional Transit Board regarding transit funding. Council will review this item and take action at a later date. 6) From Rivertown Restoration regarding the lift bridge. 7) From Stillwater Jaycees regarding Lwnberjack Days. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m, All in favor, r?L~~1 MAYO, ATTEST: ~~w~ CI CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-83 - Directing payment of bills No. 94-86 - Adopting Interim Waterfront Usage Policy for 1994 No. 94-87 - Approval of Gambling Premises Permit Renewal - Elks Lodge and Hidden Valley Lounge No. 94-88 - No Parking on County Road 5 No. 94-89 - Transfer Liquor License from lW, Harbor to EKS No. 94-90 - Approving PUD/94-4, 2500 West Orleans and Co. Rd, 5 No. 94-91 - Approving SUB/94-4, 100 W. Sycamore Street No. 94-92 - Approving SUB/94-10, 1301 West Orleans Street Co, Rd, 5 7