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Home My WebLink About1994-09-27 CC MIN (""'. SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 27, 1994 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: Councilmember Zoller Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon City Clerk Weldon City Engineer Eckles (7:00 p.m.) Consulting Engineer R Moore (7:00 p.m.) Consulting Engineer T. Moore (7:00 p.m.) Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Ed Cain, Art Palmer (' SOUTHEAST AREA SEWER PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL "-- Ed Cain explained the grant proposal. Cost to submit the proposal is approximately $200. Motion by Councilmember Cnmmings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the expenditure of approximately $200 for submittal of a grant proposal for the Southeast Area Sewer Project. All in favor. REPORT ON DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT City Attorney Magnuson updated Council on a meeting held today with Mr. Magnuson, Mr. Kriesel, Mayor Hooley, and St. Croix Preservation Company. St. Croix Preservation Company asked Mr. Magnuson to examine their source of fInancing without revealing that source to the Council or the public. They also requested a 90-day extension for the closing; after 90 days, St. Croix Preservation will be responsible for the closing costs. Art Palmer, Lowell Inn, stated that he understood that St. Croix Preservation Company would not ask for fInancial assistance from the City. He also questioned why the City would not attempt to recover all costs in return for an extension agreement. Council agreed to grant the City Attorney authority to examine the fmancing source and report back to Council in a limited way at the October 4 meeting. (' '" {' {' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting Septemer 27, 1994 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED LIOUOR LICENSE FEES Mayor Hooley reviewed the current and proposed license fees. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Mayor Hooley to set the proposed fee for On Sale Club liquor license according to the state statute. Ayes - 3; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to set the proposed fee for off sale liquor license up to $500. Ayes - 3; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to notify current liquor license holders of a public hearing regarding the proposed fee increases. Ayes - 3; Nays - 1, Councilrnember Bodlovick. CONTINUATION OF 1995 BUDGET WORKSHOP Council continued discussion of the 1995 budget. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing a storm sewer utility fund and transfer the storm sewer repair line item from the general fund to the storm sewer utility fund. (Resolution No. 94-267) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None RECESS Council recessed at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. ASSESSMENT HEARINGS I. This is the day and time for the assessment hearing for L.I. 302, Highlands Fifth Addition. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on September 13, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Consulting Engineer Moore reviewed the costs of the project and the proposed assessments. Mayor Hooley closed the public hearing. 2 (\ (' {' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting Septemer 27, 1994 Motion by Councilrnember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the assessment for L.1. 302, Highlands Fifth Addition. (Resolution No. 94-238) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. This is the day and time for the assessment hearing for L.1. 284, Myrtle Street Drainage. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette September 13, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the project and reviewed the proposed assessment assessments. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to amend the assessment roll by using MSA funds as part of the project. All in favor. Mayor Hooley opened the meeting to the public. Cathy Preston, 105 S. Harriett, stated she has problems with water pooling on her property. Michelle Hoffman, 116 S. 6th St., stated that water pools in her back yard. Gene Bartkey, 204 N. William St., stated that assessments should not be paid until all the problems are solved. Byron Doyle, 120 N. William, asked why only a few homeowners are paying for a City problem. John Rheinberger, 818 W. Olive St., stated his property values have not increased from this project. Janice Kramer, 813 W. Olive, stated that the public hearing notice was difficult to understand. Kathleen Charlsen, 728 W. Olive, asked if the benefitting property owners are being assessed. Mr. Moore responded that they are not. Lewis Buschman, 104 N. Everett, asked why the sewer was not repaired under those homes with problems. Mr. Moore and Mr. Magnuson explained that it was more feasible to relocate the system than to repair the existing system. Julia Crumley, 108 S. 6th, asked why the three benefitting property owners were not assessed. Mrs. Bartkey, 204 N. William St., asked if the benefitting properties were worth the expense of the project. Mayor Hooley responded that Myrtle Street would have eventually been damaged if the repairs were not made. Wally Nelson, 102 S. Harriett, asked about the possibility of assessing the entire City rather than the individual. Ron Schoenborn, 514 S. Hemlock, stated that the City has used MSA funds dedicated to the entire City to assist in paying for this project. 3 (\ ('. ,- - r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 27, 1994 Bob Johnson, 604 W. Myrtle Street, asked if he will be assessed again for Myrtle Street improvements. Mr. Moore responded that benefitting property owners will be assessed Mark Ridgeway, 121 N. Greeley St., asked what rate the City adds to the bond rate. Mr. Kriesel responded that the City takes 1 and 1/2 percent for administration costs. David Benjamin, 617 W. Myrtle, asked if only the residents of Myrtle St. will be assessed for the upcoming Myrtle Street reconstruction. Mr. Moore responded that benefitting property owners will be assessed at a rate of $14 per lineal foot which will not cover the cost of the project. Wendy Witt Johnson, 212 S. 6th Street, stated that the assessment policy is unfair. Matt Hammerschmidt, 816 W. Oak, questioned the amount of his assessment. Jim Sievert, 618 Myrtle Street, questioned assessing some Myrtle Street residents who do not own cars. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the assessment for L.I. 284, Myrtle Street Drainage, as amended, using 50 percent MSA funds. (Resolution No. 94-237) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 3. This is the day and time for the assessment hearing for L.I. 274, Sidewalk Improvements. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on September 13, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the project and proposed assessments. Mayor Hooley opened the meeting to the public. Bill Pappas, 720 N. 5th St., stated that he is not opposed to the cost of the project, but to the workmanship. Willie Schultz, who owns rental property at 607 S. 4th St., stated that he was not notified of the proposed assessment. Councilmember Kimble requested that the sidewalk at 412 W. Elm be checked for square footage. Mayor Hooley closed the public hearing. 4 r\ (' , {\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 27, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting the assessment for L.1. 274, Sidewalk Improvements, separating out the property at 720 North 5th Street for later consideration. (Resolution No. 94-236) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None OTHER BUSINESS 1. AODroval: Deferral of Snecial Assessments - Gail Stiles. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the request for deferral of special assessments by submitted by Gail Stiles. All in favor. 2. First Readinl! of an Ordinance Recuirinl! Permit Fees for Movie Productions. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a first reading of an ordinance requiring a permit fee for movie productions in the City and fees for associated requirements. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. All in favor. ATIEST:--1lt 0;. (1 J~.fJ~ CITY CLERK 5 ("\ ('. , o . Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 27, 1994 Resolutions: No. 94-236 - Adopting assessment for L.1. 274, Sidewalk Improvements, separating out Willaim Pappas property. No. 94-237 - Adopting assessment for L.1. 284, Myrtle Street Drainage, as amended using 50% MSA funds. No. 94-238 - Adopting assessment for L.1. 302, Highlands Fifth Addition. No. 94-267 - Establish sanitary sewer utility fund and transfer from general fund. 6