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Home My WebLink About1994-12-06 CC MIN (' {\ (' REGULAR MEETING STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 6, 1994 4:30 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 Community Development Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Ness Building Official Zepper Consulting Engineer Moore Parking Enforcement Officer Glaser City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier SOLID WASTE COMMISSION Tim Schmolke, Chairman of the Solid Waste Commission, was present to request approval to purchase recycling containers. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize the Solid Waste Advisory Commission to purchase recycling containers for City residents before year-end, using the Washington County recycling grant, with cost not to exceed $5,000, before year-end. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize up to $1,000 in time and materials to purchase recycling bins for City parks. All in favor. DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Dave Peterson requested the City's assistance in purchasing Downtown Christmas decorations. Council agreed to work with the Downtown Council to acquire and install Christmas decorations for the future. STAFF REPORTS (' r , f" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1994 1. Finance Director - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving renewal of the Flexible Benefit Contract for 1995. (Resolution No. 94-314) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve use of TIF Bond proceeds from Marketplace bonds ($750,000) for levee wall funding. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct staff to include "betterment" items in the design plan for levee wall project. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Zoller. 2. City EnlZineer - Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the Parks Department to maintain an ice rink on Lily Lake. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize purchase of a mower deck for the Parks Department. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to authorize the Public Works Department to obtain quotes for a tar kettle. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct the City Engineer to advertise for sale of the water truck. All in favor. Council directed the City Engineer to investigate repair and sale of the street sweeper. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct the City Engineer to develop ajob description for a light equipment operator. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Mayor Hooley. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct the City Engineer to request state aid to increase the maintenance allotment to 25 percent of the MSA construction allotment. All in favor. 2 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1994 3. BuildinlZ Official - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize payment of the Building Official's transportation costs to the building official's international conference. All in favor. 4. Fire Chief - Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize TB immunizations for the Fire Department. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to require that only professional and/or qualified companies be hired to hang banners in the downtown area. All in favor. 5. Police Chief - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing No Parking on the north side of Myrtle Street from Martha (' Street, east for 100 feet. (Resolution No. 94-304) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize the Police Chief to cooperate with Stillwater Township to install 30 mph speed limit signs on Neal Avenue between Boutwell Road and Highway 96 and continue pavement markings south of the newly constructed portion of Neal Avenue. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize installation of a high speed phone line and the necessary equipment for the County record system. All in favor. CIYIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR. SALARY REOUEST FOR 1995 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the increase in salary for the Civil Defense Director from $182 per month to $230 per month, effective January 1, 1995. (Resolution No. 94-313) (', 3 (' .( r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting December 6, 1994 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1995 Council discussed the methods of selecting an official newspaper. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to request proposals for the official newspaper for 1995. Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Mayor Hooley and Councilmember Cummings. RECESS The meeting recessed at 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: rxr~.~!{ ~ tU-., . CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-301 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 94-313 - Salary increase for Civil Defense Director No. 94-314 - Renewal of Flex Benefit contract for 1995 4 (' r (\ RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 6, 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 Community Development Director Russell Finance Director Deblon City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier PETITIONS. INDIYIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Commendation: Pat Oualev. HeritalZe Preservation Commission. Mayor Hooley presented a plaque to Pat Qualey for her two years of service on the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2. Commendations: Bernie Peltier and Leonard Schrade. Retired FirefllZhters and Russ Kunde. 25 vears service in Public Works. Mayor Hooley presented plaques to Bernie Peltier and Leonard Schrade, retired fIrefighters. Mr. Kunde was not present at the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. SUB/94-59. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a minor subdivision of three lots of 9,375 sq. ft., 6,188 sq. ft., and 15,562 sq. ft. into two lots of 12,469 sq. ft. and 18,656 sq. ft. The properties are located at 710 and 704 West Linden, in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Tracey A. Galowitz, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette On November 18, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request. Mayor Hooley closed the public hearing. (\ r' ~. Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving preliminary plat for a minor subdivision at 710 and 704 West Linden, Case No. SUB/94-59. (Resolution No. 94-305) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Case No. SUB/94-60. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a major subdivision of three outlots of 5.51 acres, 4 acres and 7.13 acres into 15 lots ranging in size from 22,411 sq. ft. to 93,727 sq. ft. The property is located east of County Road 5 and south of Orleans Street in the BP-O Business Park Commercial District. RLK Associates, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on November 18, 1994, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine stated that the design review is sensitive because of its location at the entrance to the City. A representative of RLK Associates requested that both preliminary and final plat approval be considered by Council. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the preliminary and fmal plat for a major subdivision east of County Road 5 and south of Orleans Street, Case No. SUB/94-60, subject to certification of the lift station easement. (Resolution No. 94-306) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution aoOrovinlZ alZreement with CUB for use and maintenance of Riverview ParkinlZ lot. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the proposed agreement. Cub representative Tom Thuesen addressed Council regarding a possible purchase of the parking lot in the future. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Riverview Parking Lot maintenance and use agreement with Cub. (Resolution No. 94-307) 2 (". {' ('\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1994 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, and Zoller Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Hooley Council directed staff to continue working with Cub on amending the conditional use permit for future parking. 2. Resolution AdootinlZ final 1995 budlZet and f1nal tax levy. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the f1nal budget for 1995. (Resolution No. 94-308) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the fInal levy for 1995. (Resolution No. 94-309) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 3. Resolution AoorovinlZ Develooment AlZreements relZardinlZ ourchase of UBC site and relocation of UBC to Stillwater Business Park. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the development agreements regarding purchase of UBC site and relocation ofUBC to Stillwater Business Park: a) Lanoga Corporation (UBC); b) William Pauley and Yiolet Kern; c) St. Croix Catering Inc.; d)Northern States Power Company; and e) George W. Olsen Construction Co., Construction Management. (Resolution No. 94-310) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 4. Resolution: Case No. SUB/94-l7. Pine Hill Estates. Final olat aooroval for 6 lot subdivision located at Boutwell Road and County Road 12. Clark NvberlZ. aoolicant. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving fmal plat, 1.1. 305, Pine Hill Estates, Case No. SUB/94-17. (Resolution No. 94-311) 3 (\ (" {' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1994 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 5. Resolution AoorovinlZ Final Plat. 1.1. 304. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the final plat, 1.1. 304, Myrt1ewood. (Resolution No. 94-312) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 6. Aooointment to Parks and Recreation Board. City Coordinator Kriesel reviewed the terms which are expmng on City boards, commissions and committees. Council continued this item to January, 1995. 7. McKusick Pathwav - Use as snowmobile trail. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to deny the request to use McKusick Road bike path as a snowmobile trail. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. Possible second readinlZ of ordinance adOOtinlZ moratorium on develooment of certain areas (ravines) within the City. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a second reading of an ordinance adopting a moratorium on development of certain areas (ravines) within the City. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None 2. Possible second readinlZ of ordinance relatinlZ to recvclinlZ fees. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have a second reading by title of an ordinance relating to recycling fees. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - Noneb 4 f" (' r" Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1994 3. Possible first readinlZ of an ordinance relZu!atinlZ kennels. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a first reading of an ordinance regulating kennels. All in favor. 4. ADDroval of Drooosal for DreoarinlZ city-wide addreSs/ZOninlZ mao. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the proposal for preparing a city-wide address/zoning map and integration into the City GIS system. All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the payment of bills. (Resolution No. 94-301) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller and Mayor Hooley Nays - None COMMUNICATIONS/REOUESTS 1. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission - NSP Summary of Filings. Council took no action. 2. Dave Eckberg - Request to have Engine #328 available for 1995 Lumberjack Days. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize making formal request to the Minnesota Transportation Museum for use of Engine #328 during 1995 Lumberjack Days. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to Executive Session to discuss labor relations negotiations and assessment appeals. All in favor. 5 ('\ (". (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting December 6, 1994 ATTEST: rvrr '/./ J j tl4/Y'. CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 94-301 - Directing payment of bills No. 94-305 - Preliminary plat approval, minor subdivision, Case No. SUB/94-59 No. 94-306 - Preliminary and final plat, major subdivision, Case No. SUB/94-60 No. 94-307 - Agreement with Cub, Riverview Parking Lot No. 94-308 - Adopting fInal 1995 budget No. 94-309 - Approving f1nallevy for 1995 No. 94-310 - Approving development agreements, purchase of UBC site and relocation of UBC to Stillwater Business Park No. 94-311 - Approving final plat, 1.1. 305, Pine Hill Estates No. 94-312 - Approving f1nal plat, L.I. 304, Myrtlewood 6 RECORD OF Ex.ECUT1Vl: SESSION i)"kcon\"'U0.i: l'uc,Jav.!kccmher(),I'),)4 Time~"nv""eJ 920I'I1L Timt'"JjO\lIn,,,j 1(I('-1prn Meml~,-., I''-~,cm: M"yor lk>oky, Cottn~ilm"mlw.'1';; !3,xllov,ck. Cumming', /ollcr and Kimhle Memher,,,J,,,,,nt Nune /\1:;0 pr~sent Cil\' Comdinator Kriesel andC,tv AlloTIlev Magnuson 1'\l1p()seon!x~cutiveSe"ion: l\,di,ca,s Asse~smml "1'1".21-\ for U 2l\5, Soulh~"st Scwcr Pr".Iccl I.ah", relations ll~g01iatioll ,tratcg\' ".iU, Slilh,.atcr Public Manager< A~so~i"llOU: and , ()!ler j()r ",-,likmcllt of casement right, fur W,,,t (irka.n, Streel (Fedy). Motion hy C"iffl~iIIllcmbcr Kimhl" to dir~d CIty AtWl11cy to nllt maku any ofl"crs for ,ettlement unJ to [lfo..=J wilh 1~.t'jXII'Qti()n lo d"f..ro Cily OIl ,pcclal a.s<essm"nl "pl'<,,,ls fo1' Ll 2S5 Motilm di"G to,- Ia~k ol'a se~'l1ld Moholl by Coun~lImemher IAlIk'T. s~~onded hy Coun~ilm~mlw.'T C\lnlmmgs to direct C,()' AtloITl~Y lo]",,,,,-"<Xlwithpfcl'aruliof1ol"del,,ndi:r4!.Cityn,, 'I>cc,al ilS<"SSnlCntappc als 1()rl.l2S5. AlIi"]u-vor. Mou"n by COll1lcilmcJllhcr KImble, s<X.<)nded by C01fficdmernlx'l' Bodl0\lCk (() nller pro]~",\l lor ,cltlem~'T1t to Stillwater Pub],,, Managd~ AS,OClati,,,, a.s r"""rr1ITl~"]ldcd by C,ty Coordinator. AlIm lavor ('it\' All01llcy wa.' directed lo dn~TIIUl\e amounl 01" lax~, ]x,iJ on the rna.dwuy arm eonn~di:ng. Curve Cr~,tll()lllc\'ard and V,lest Orlean:; SlrcctlQ delermme value of easementl()r lhe e,t, s(r"d Moti,ut b~ Cnl1n~.ilmemher Kimble. All ill t,wn, SlX'nnrkd by COlII1~llmcll1hcr nodlov,~k to "djourn a.t 10:03 p.m. , ,\n",4dl'l~ C,tvCoordinMm