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Home My WebLink About1994-09-20 CC MIN (' CITY OF STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 94-32 REGULAR MEETING September 20, 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 Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Police Chief Beberg Police Captain Bell City Clerk Weldon Press: John Gillstrom, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Mrs. George Schnell, Jack Junker, Ed Cain, Richard Waterfield, Richard Kilty, Richard Zimmerman, Peter Hilger c' PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Proclamations and Presentations of Service Awards. Mayor Hooley read a proclamation proclaiming Saturday, Sept. 24, 1994 as Mrs. George (Louise) Schnell Day in the City of Stillwater. Mayor Hooley also presented plaques to Police Chief Don Beberg for 26 years of service to the City and to Police Captain Tim Bell for 25 years of service to the City. 2. Jack Junker. 711 Pine Tree Trail. Mr. Junker addressed Council conceming a retaining wall. City Attorney Magnuson offered to work with the City Engineer to review the condition of the retaining wall and whether the City drainage system has affected the wall. STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - Finance Director Deblon updated Council on 1994 expenditures. Council set Budget Workshops for Tuesday, September 27, at 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. r (' r (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 20, 1994 2. City EnlZineer - City Engineer Eckles updated Council on current projects. 3. Community DeveloDment Director - Community Development Director Russell reminded Council of upcoming ward meetings and a Levee Wall meeting at 7 p.m. on September 21. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a proposal to be submitted under the Small Cities Grants Program to provide financial assistance to residents affected by the sewer and water project in the southeast area of Stillwater. Notice of hearing was placed in Stillwater Gazette on September 14, 1994. Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, explained the grant application. Richard Waterfield, 1316 4th Avenue South asked whether pretax or after tax income will be considered. Barbara Preston, Washington County HRA, responded that the grant will be based on gross annual income and number of persons in the household. Mike Bealka, a south hill resident, asked if residents would be reimbursed for hook ups already made and paid for. Mr. Cain said that the grant requirements would not allow reimbursement for hook ups made prior to grant approval. Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the application for a Small Cities Grant to provide financial assistance to residents affected by the sewer and water project in the southeast area of Stillwater. (Resolution No. 94-241) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to send a letter entering into an administrative agreement with the Washington County HRA. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ADDroval: Al!reement to ooerate Lilv Lake Ice Arena - St. Croix Caterinl!. Inc. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement between the City of Stillwater and St. Croix Catering, Inc. to operate Lily Lake Ice Arena for one year. (Resolution No. 94-242) 2 (' c (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 20, 1994 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Uodate on Downtown Hotel Proiect. City Attorney Magnuson reviewed the status of the project. St. Croix Preservation Company has asked to extend the closing date and have stated their need to obtain an abstract from the City for their fmancing of the project. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct the City Attorney to work with St. Croix Preservation Company on the Downtown Hotel Project and to report back to Council on September 27. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to order the preparation of an abstract for the downtown hotel property. All in favor. 3. Determine ballot lanlZU8lZe for one nercent sales tax cuestion. Comm. Dev. Director Russell explained that there are three alternatives and Mayor Hooley read the three alternatives. Del Peterson, 1201 W. Willard St., member of the Parks and Recreation Board, stated that the Board voted to endorse the one percent sales tax, and suggested that the Council choose Alternative A or B. Paul Johnson, 142 Deerpath, member of the St. Croix Soccer Club, stated that the Club wishes to go on record in support of the one percent sales tax. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Alternative C, with deletion of "30-acre", which reads: "Shall the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, seek special legislation to authorize the collection ofa I percent sales tax that will sunset in the year 2010, for the purposes of financing the cost of development of parks and recreation improvements consisting of: I)Reconstruction and extension of Lowell Park and levee, 2)Purchase of land and improve existing neighborhood parks, 3)Purchase land and construct a community park, 4)Construct community recreation complex including an ice arena?" as the language for the one percent sales tax referendwn in November. (Resolution No. 94-243) Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Kimble, and Zoller Nays - Councilmembers Bodlovick and Mayor Hooley 4. Possible fIrst readinl! of ordinance amendinl! Stillwater City Code Chaoter 43. Sections 43.02 and 43.03. increasinlZ licuor license fees. 3 t r o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 20, 1994 Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a first reading of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 43, Sections 43.02 and 43.03, increasing liquor license fees. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendation from Downtown Parkinl! Commission to name new Junior Hil!h oarkinl! lot Riverview Lot and to desil!n8te it a oermit oarkinl! lot for Downtown Permit Parkinl!. Mr. Russell explained the proposal. Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak Street, stated that the parking lot is full everyday and there would be no room for additional permit parking. Stella Casanova, 223 W. Pine, asked if the parking lot lights stay on all night. Mr. Russell responded that the lights are on a photo cell and turn ofT automatically at night. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct the Community Development Director to continue to meet with Cub Foods regarding a maintenance program in lieu of parking fees and report back to the Council. Ayes - 4; Abstain - 1, Mayor Hooley. 2. Case No. PUD/94-4. Review of ChanlZes in DesilZn for Commercial Planned Unit Develooment located east of County Road 5 and North of West Orleans. Dick Zimmerman. aoolicant. Richard Zimmerman, applicant, explained that the proposed changes are in building materials only. Peter Hilger, architect, further explained the proposal. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the modifications in design for the Commercial Planned Unit development located east of County Road 5 and North of West Orleans, allowing three colors in the canopy and eliminating the brick supports. Case No. PUD/94-4. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick. 3. Resolutions: Declarinl! Cost to be Assessed and Orderinl! Preoaration of ProDOsed Assessment. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the following resolutions declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for: 4 r r o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 20, 1994 L.I. 274, Sidewalk Improvements (Resolution No. 94-231) L.1. 284, Myrtle Street Drainage (Resolution No. 94-232) L.1. 302, Highlands 5th (Resolution No. 94-233) L.1. 303, North Broadway, Wilkens St. (Resolution No. 94-234) L.1. 304, Myrtlewood (Resolution No. 94-235) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the consent agenda for September 20, 1994, including the following: 1. Resolution: Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 94-230) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Approval: Administrative Internship - Tony Germain. 3. Approval: Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - Knights of Columbus. 4. Approval: License to sell non-intoxicating Malt Liquor and Cigarettes - Twin Cities Stores, Inc. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. All in favor. 01an4Sn~ MAYR ATTEST:--LYf O.h, (I) OJ.~ CITY CLERK 5 r r (\ ~-- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 20, 1994 Resolutions: No. 94-230 - Directing payment of bills No. 94-231 - Preparation of proposed assessment, L.I. 274 No. 94-232 - Preparation of proposed assessment, L.I. 284 No. 94-233 - L.I. 302, Highlands 5th No. 94-234 - L.I. 303, North BroadwaylWilkins St. No. 94-235 - L.1. 304, Myrtlewood No. 94-241 - Approve grant application for southeast area sewer project No. 94-242 - Agreement with St. Croix Caterers to operate Lily Lake Ice Arena No. 94-243 - Approve ballot language for one percent sales tax question Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Secretary 6