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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-17 CC MIN r r r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 17, 1994 8:00 p.m, The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley, Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Cornrn. Dev. Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Civil Defense Director Glaser City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Peter Smith, Dick Olsen, David Paradeau, Sam Clausen, Charles Clausen, Mike and Carol Anderson, Craig Koehnen, Dawn and Gary Bagaas, Diane Krenz, Judy Arends, Bill Burtzlaff, Torn Stormont, Dick Edstrom, Jim Kellison. ELECTION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER City Attorney Magnuson explained the procedure for filling a City Council vacancy. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution naming Terry Zoller to fill the remainder of the term of the vacant City Council seat. (Resolution No. 94-132) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None City Clerk Weldon administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Zoller, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Bodlovick noted a correction of the minutes of May 3, Page 7, Item 2 under New Business: May 16 should be changed to May 17. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of May 3, Regular and Recessed Meetings, as corrected. All in favor. r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Mayor Hooley recognized Sam Clausen, who attended the Council meeting to fulfill requirements for a citizenship merit badge, 1, Fourth Street Traffic Issues - Mike Anderson Mike Anderson, 1312 South 4th Street, discussed concerns with traffic on South 4th Street and requested action such as reduction of speed limit, more signage, and rerouting of traffic, Others expressing their concerns with this issue were: Charles Clausen, 1609 S. Greeley; Carol Anderson, 1312 S. 4th Street; Craig Koehnen, 713 S, 4th St.; Dawn and Gary Bagaas, 1225 S. 4th St.; and Diane Krenz, 1303 S. 4th St. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct the City Engineer to work with the Police Department in monitoring the traffic speed on South 4th Street, and to make a recommendation to Council regarding appropriate signage for South 4th Street. All in favor, 2. St. Croix & Stillwater Transit Co. - David Paradeau David Paradeau updated Council on his plans to run trolleys on the railroad tracks from the Zephyr depot to the Andiamo staging area. Mr. Paradeau requested assistance from the City to clean up and beautify the area from Nelson Street to the depot and also to put in ballast ( rocks) at the railroad crossings. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct Staff to work with David Paradeau to accomplish cleanup of the railroad tracks area from Nelson Street to the Zephyr depot and to assist with ballast (rocks) at railroad crossing areas. All in favor, 3. Reauest for New Warning Sirens - Stu Glaser. Civil Defense Director Stu Glaser, Civil Defense Director, presented a proposal for a new outdoor warning siren. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve recommendation No. 1 by the Civil Defense Director to trade in two old sirens and receive $1,200 credit toward the new system. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve activation by Washington County of the new outdoor warning sirens, All in favor, 2 C' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 4, City Hall Buildinl! Proiect - BWBR Pete Smith ofBWBR Architects presented a review of the proposed City Hall remodeling project. Council discussed various options, such as leasing space, Dick Olsen, GWO Construction, discussed estimated costs of the options. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct staff to contact an asbestos abatement firm for an estimate of the cost for asbestos removal from City Hall. All in favor, Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to set a public hearing on the City Hall building project for June 14, 1994, at 7:00 p.m, All in favor, Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to schedule and publicize an open house for the public to view the current conditions in City Hall. All in favor. Council determined that action on contracts with BWBR and GWO Construction until after the public hearing, and these two items were removed from the agenda, 5. Resource Recoverv Surcharge - Washinlrton County Staff Judy Arends, SolidIHazardous Waste Program Supervisor for Washington County, explained the County's solid waste management service charge. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution directing staff to prepare a memorandum of understanding authorizing $1.40 per month be subtracted from payment to Junker Sanitation and submitted to the County, and directing staff to prepare a cooperative agreement between Junker Sanitation, Washington County, and the City of Stillwater. (Resolution No, 94-122) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 6, Petition - Pine Hill Estates Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution declaring adequacy of the petition for local improvement and ordering the report Pine Hill Estates, SUB/94-17, (Resolution No. 94-129) 3 (' r r StilIwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None (Council took a IS-minutes recess and reconvened at 10:25 p.m.) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. LJ. 303. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider the making of an improvement on North Broadway and Wilkens Street south of Stillwater Avenue and east of First Street, by installing sanitary sewer and watermain, stormsewer and street improvements. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on April 29, 1994, and May 9, 1994, and mailed to affected property owners. City Engineer Eckles explained the project and approximate assessments, BilI Burtzlaff, 324 E. Wilkins, stated that he is in favor of the project except for the road reconstruction, Tom Stormont, 1023 North Broadway, stated he is in favor of the project, but requests postponement of hookup to the sewer at this time. Dick Edstrom, owner of property on North Broadway, stated he understood when he purchased the lot that hookup would be required before the lots could be built upon. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing, Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the improvement and directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the North Broadway Street sewer and watermain improvements, L.I. 303. (Resolution No. 94-124) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to obtain assessment waivers from affected property owners in order to forego the improvement hearing. All in favor, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion of reQuest for TlF Assistance bv Dick Zimmerman (continued from 5/3/94) Community Development Director Russell explained the request 4 (' r (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct staff to prepare development and assessment agreements that reflect pay-as-you-go Tax Increment Finance at the rate as recommended by the Finance Director. Ayes - 4; Nays - I, Councilmember Bodlovick. 2. SAEDC: Reauest for Funding and Possible ADDointment. Jim Kellison, President-Elect of SAEDC, presented a request for funding from the City of Stillwater, Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to deny the SAEDC request for funding for 1994 and include in the budget for 1995. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to appoint Councilmember Zoller as the City's liaison with SAEDC. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to table the request by SAEDC for funding in 1994 pending staff recommendations on payment-in-kind or cash available, All in favor. STAFF REPORTS L Finance Director - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the internal revenue code. (Resolution No, 94-123) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2, City Coordinator - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to refer to the Police Department a request from Cub Foods for the elimination of twelve parking stalls on Third Street and to mark No Parking as seen fit for safety, All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to extend the fire protection contracts with the townships. All in favor. 5 (' r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to work with the School District to acquire the Old Athletic Field, All in favor. 3. City Enl!ineer - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve purchase of a I-ton truck from Crysteel at an approximate cost of $19,350. Ayes - 4; Nays I - Councilmember Cummings, City Engineer Eckles reported on the bids received for the 4th and Wilkins Street storm sewer repair, Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct the City Engineer to find the least expensive method to handle the storm sewer problem at the Hubman residence at 4th and Wilkins Street and to direct the City Attorney to explore methods of charging costs to responsible parties. All in favor. 4, Community DeveloDment Director - Community Development Director Russell reported on the Comprehensive Plan Update process and the upcoming public meeting on June 6, 1994, and plan review sessions on June 14, 18, and 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Possible second readinl! of an Ordinance amendinl! the City Charter to include Land Use Rel!Ulations as orooosed bv the Charter Commission. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 789 Amending the City Charter by adopting ~16.Q1 "City Owned Land". All in favor. 4. Resolution Rescindinl! Resolution No. 92-196 - Moratorium on sale of City-Owned Land. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution rescinding Resolution No. 92-196 - Moratorium on sale of City-owned land. (Resolution No. 94-131). 6 o r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 5. Uodate on North Third Street Environmental Issue Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution hiring ATEC for Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for Lot 57, North Third Street, (Resolution No. 94-125) Ayes - Councilrnernber Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None COMMUNICA TIONS/REOUESTS L Reauest: Stillwater Book Center Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Bodlovick to approve the request by the Stillwater Book Center for a brass quintet to play music from 1 :30 to 4:00 p,m, on Saturday, May 28, 1994, and have food vendors in the parking lot and park adjacent to the building. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution: ADDroval of Alrreement for DroD OfT Center Recvc1inl! Grant - Washim!ton County/Goodwill Industries Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Drop OfT Center (Goodwill Industries) recycling grant agreement with Washington County, (Resolution No. 94-126) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Resolution: Award Bid - L.t 274. Mvrtle Street Ravine Proiect Motion by Councilrnernber Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid to Schield Construction for L.t 284, Myrtle Street Ravine Project, for $177,155.57, (Resolution No. 94-127) 7 o r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 3. Resolution: Award Bid - LI, 301. Stillwater Market Place Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid to Tower Asphalt for Stillwater Market Place Utility and Roadway Improvements, LI, 301, for $1,928,67338, contingent upon MN/DOT execution of the Cooperative Agreement and approval of the low bidder. (Resolution No, 94-128) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Zoller Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Hooley STAFF REPORTS (CONTINUED) 1. Citv Attomev - Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Highway Easement and Wetland Mitigation Easement and authorizing appropriate City staff to sign. (Resolution No. 94-130) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the consent agenda including the following: 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No, 94-121) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Applications: Contractor's Licenses Landry Landscaping RFT #2 Box 501 Somerset, WI 54025 Renewal 8 - r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May ]7, ]994 Peterson Contractors ]9]9 W. Pine Street Stillwater, MN 550082 Renewal Keller Fence Company 28] Hampden Avenue P.O. Box ]4]54 St, Paul, MN 55114 Renewal Construction Mechanical Services, Inc. ]307 Sylvan St. Paul, MN 55]] 7 Renewal Ritzer Excavating 556 South Arch Avenue New Richmond, WI 540]7 Renewal Final Touch Exteriors ] 620 County Road B Roseville, MN 55] 13 Renewal Know]es Konstruction ] 806 West Oliver Street Stillwater, MN 55082 New 3. Approve employment of seven (7) temporary seasonal lifeguards and (]) temporary seasonal worker for Parks Deparbnent, 4. Approval: Peddlers License L Southwestern Company - Mark Heitland 2, CW Marketing Services, Inc. 5. Approval: Banner - American Heart Association golf tournament. 6, Approval: Taxi License (] vehicle) - Robert Francis 7. Approval: Utility Bill Adjustments ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cununings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn the meeting at ]2:20 p,m. AI] in favor. 9 r-, , (' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 17, 1994 nj__(L-m~~ MAYOR ATTEST: t!fM-L (~dr.--. CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-121 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 94-122 - Deducting $1.40 from Junker Sanitation and submit to County, and prepare memo of understanding between Junker Sanitation, Washington Co. and City. No. 94-123 - Establish compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the IRS code No, 94-124 - Order improvement and prepare plans and specs, LI. 303, N. Broadway sewer No, 94-125 - Authorize hiring of ATEC for Phase II Environmental Site Assessment No. 94-126 - Approving Drop Off Center (Goodwill) Recycling Grant Agreement with Wash, Co. No, 94-127 - Award bid - Schield Construction for LI. 284, Myrtle St. Ravine Project No. 94-128 - Award bid - Tower Asphalt for LI. 301, Stillwater Market Place Utility and Roadway Improvements No. 94-129 - Accepting petition and ordering report, Pine Hill Estates, SUB/94-17 No. 94-130 - Approve Highway Easement and Wetland Mitigation Easement No. 94-131 - Rescind Resolution No. 92-196 - moratoriwn on sale of City-owned land No. 94-132 - Naming Terry Zoller to fill Ward I Council vacancy. 10 .