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Home My WebLink About1994-07-19 CC MIN r r c STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 19, 1994 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Ed Cain, Cassandra Tuenge, Jan Bailey, Don Valsvik, Tim Old, John Daugherty, Rick Wells, Richard Kilty PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Cassandra Tuenge, 1994 Miss Minnesota American Pre-Teen. Cassandra Tuenge stated she is available for parades, speaking engagements, or other volunteer activities. 2. Jan Bailey, 786 Eagle Ridge Trail. Jan Bailey stated water problems have existed on their property since the spring of 1990. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct staff to complete the drainage work at 786 Eagle Ridge Trail as a priority item and report back at the August 2 meeting. All in favor. 3. Don Valsvik, Charter Commission. Don Valsvik, representative for the Charter Commission, requested that the three members whose terms have expired be reappointed to the Commission. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept applications for Charter Commission membership for one week and to make appointments to the Commission on August 2, 1994. Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Kimble and Cummings. r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 4. John Daugherty - National Park Service. Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the request by the National Park Service to place a zebra mussel rinsing station along Lowell Park. All in favor. 5. Rick Wells, Woodbury. Rick Wells proposed a recreation center at the Cub Foods store which will be vacated this fall. Council suggested he meet with the members of the ice arena task force and the Parks and Recreation Commission. 6. Ed Cain - Update on Levee Wall. Ed Cain updated Council on the estimated added costs of the levee wall repair. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing Ed Cain to represent Stillwater before Congress for additional funding for the levee wall repair. (Resolution No. 94-169) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley r Nays - None 7. 1993 Financial Report - Chuck Theil, McGladrey & Pullen. Chuck Theil, McGladrey & Pullen presented the 1993 Financial Report. (Council recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.) STAFF REPORTS 1. Community Develooment Director - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to set a special meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the financing package for the downtown hotel development. All in favor. 2. City Enl!ineer - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to advertise for bids for the seal coating project. All in favor. r 2 (\ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 3. Consultinl! EnlZineer - Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for 1994 street projects to Tower Asphalt for $671,412.05, contingent upon state aid approval. (Resolution No. 94-174) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving plans and ordering advertisement for bids for West Orleans Street improvements. (Resolution No. 94-170) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS I. Case No. SUB/94-18. This is the day and time for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a preliminary plat approval for a subdivision of a 3.46 acre parcel of property into 3 lots of 42,322 sq. ft., 39,121 sq. ft. and 67,785 sq. ft. The property is located south and east of Green Twig Way in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Janet and Richard Kutz, applicants. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on June 24, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the project. Greg Norgaard, 380 Wildwood Court, asked that the City consider purchasing the property for open space. Todd King, 210 Wildwood Court, asked that the City deny the request. Tony Zanko, 540 Eagle Ridge Trail, stated that all design work should be complete before City approval. Mr. Russell stated that the proposal meets all City zoning requirements. City Engineer Eckles stated that following plat approval, a feasibility study must be done. 3 ( ('. Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 Dave Harvieux, representing the applicants, stated that all requirements have been met and the applicants have agreed to new conditions of approval. Mayor Hooley closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to approve the preliminary plat for a subdivision with nine conditions as amended, Case No. SUB/94-18. Ayes- 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Cummings. , 2. Case No. SUB/94-27. This is the day anlftime for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a preliminary plat approval for a minor subdivision of a 51,884 sq. ft. (1.2 acres) lot into three lots of 13,475 sq. ft., 16,469 sq. ft. and 21,900 sq. ft. The property is located on Gilbert Court in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Steve Fiterman, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on June 24, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. This case will be continued to August 2, 1994, at the request of the applicant. r UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of revised Park Dedication Policv Motion by Councilmember cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the revised Park Dedication Policy as presented. (Resolution No. 94-171) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Revised Comorehensive Work Prol!ram Mr. Russell reviewed the revised schedule. Denise Simon, 2566 Hawthorne, representing the Ward Network, stated that the Network was formed in order to have more citizen input into the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the change in the Comprehensive Plan program schedule as presented by staff and to authorize staff to provide assistance in copying to the Ward Network. All in favor. c 4 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 3. Resolution: Aoorove Al!reement with WashinlZton County for collection of solid waste manalJement service charlZe. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to table the agreement with Washington County for collection of solid waste management service charge. All in favor. 4. Second Readinl!: Ordinance amendinl! sewer billinl!. Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a second reading of an ordinance amending sewer billing effective July 1, 1994. (Ordinance No. 790) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 5. Second Readinl!: Ordinance reauirinl! as-built survev. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a second reading of an ordinance requiring an as-built survey for all new building construction. (Ordinance No. r 791) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 6. Second ReadinlZ: Fence Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a second reading of an ordinance regulating the construction, placement, height, nature and extent of fences, with a $25 fee and permits issued by the Planning Department. (Ordinance No. 792) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None NEW BUSINESS 1. ADneal of assessed taxes - Curve Crest Pronerties II Kevin Shoeberg, attorney for Curve Crest Properties II, explained the request for reduction of assessed taxes. c 5 r (' r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with Curve Crest Properties II for reduction of assessed taxes. All in favor. 2. Consideration of oossible AcuaTheatre develooment downtown. Steve Erban and McCrae Anderson presented a proposal for an AquaTheatre downtown. 3. Set date for workshoo meetinlZ on City Hall buildinl! oroiect. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to set a workshop meeting for Tuesday, August 2, 1994, at 4:30 p.m. on the City Hall building project. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (Continued) I. Jim Blichfeldt, Blichfeldt Realty & Builders, presented a request to the City to forgive assessments on lots in the Forest Ridge Addition. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to table Blichfeldt Realty's request until the August 2, 1994 meeting. All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the consent agenda for July 19, 1994, including the following: 1. Resolution: Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 94-168) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Contractor's Licenses. 3. Utility bill adjustments. 4. Approval: Submit claim of William Roth to insurance carrier. 5. Authorization to correct variance language. COMMUNlCA TIONSIREOUESTS 1. St. Croix Custom Cruises. - No action taken. 2. Dennis & Phvllis Sullivan - Street conditions. - No action taken. 3. ViII8l!e of North Hudson - Noise control on river. - No action taken. 6 (" r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 STAFF REPORTS 1. City Coordinator - Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request by the St. Croix Area United Way to use Lowell Park on Saturday, September 10 for the "Colors of Love" Family Fun Fair and campaign kick-off. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve renewal of the preventive maintenance agreement for the heating and air conditioning systems with Equipment Supply Inc. for $48 per year. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the fire contracts with Grant Township, May Township, and Stillwater Township as recommended by the Finance Director. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the temporary employment of Byrdie Beberg as clerk/typist at $10.40 per hour for 67 days. (Resolution No. 94-172) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to approve the employment of Bradley Allen as temporary secretary/dispatcher at $12.26 per hour for 67 days. (Resolution No. 94-173) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to accept the offer by the Stillwater American Legion to place and remove the American flags in the Downtown area. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to refer the request by Judy Gulden to acquire public kiosks downtown to the Community Development Director. All in favor. 7 ........... '\ r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 19, 1994 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 p.m. All in favor. dJ.-a /P/74!( MAYOR ATTEST:~~ ( , 1f)~ CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-168 - Directing payment of bills No. 94-169 - Authorizing Ed Cain to represent Stillwater before Congress No. 94-170 - Approving plans, advertising for bids, West Orleans Street No. 94-171 - Approving revised Park Dedication Policy No. 94-172 - approving Byrdie Beberg as temporary part-time clerk/typist No. 94-173 - Approving Bradley alIen as temporary part-time secretary/dispatcher No. 94-174 - Awarding bid to Tower Asphalt Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 8