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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-05 CC MIN• • COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING The meeting was Present: Absent: Also Present: Press: Others: STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 5, 1985 7:30 P. M. called to order by Mayor Peterson. Councilembers Bodlovick, Junker, Kimble, MacDonald, and Mayor Person None City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Engineer Meister Director of Parks & Recreation Blekum Building Official Zepper Finance Director Caruso None Approximately 35 residents and interested persons were in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :+-tion by Councilnenoer Jhnker seconded by Councilmater Bodlovick to approve the minutes ,f the following meetings: (P11 in favor) February 19, 1985 Regular Meeting 4:00 P. M. February 19, 1985 Recessed Meeting 7:30 P. M. INDIVIDUALS & nn RaTICNS 1. Nick Boesalis - Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue Request Mr. Boosalis residers at 3011 Lake Shore Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota and is a residential real estate developer in the City of Minneapolis. They have developed numerous projects, primarily toanhcmes and condandniuns and he was present to discuss using tax exept mortgage revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and improvement of the Whitehall Apartments at 1203 and 1207 North Owes Street. The improvements they are considering Concern energy and cosmetic. Mr. Somalis presently has a purchase agreaient on the property and the final purchase depends on his acquiring the tax exempt revenue bonds. The units are all occupied at present. MR. mnaNu Q4 explained that the City or the taxpayers are not obligated on these bonds. Obtaining a lower interest rate enables the purchaser to hake the improvements to the buildings. All apart- ments are two bedrooms and they are currently begin renting for $355.00 per month. COONCLIMEMB i e®IOJICK asked if there would be any increase in rent if the project is approved and the reply was that there would probably be an increase to $375.00 to $395.00. MAYOR PEFERSON stated that this project encompasses an upgrading of property that is not being maintained and it is desirable to keep a high level of quality. The market will determine the rate. MR. DAN NELSON, ATTORNEY representing the HRA, stated that any rental project that is financed with tax exempt bonds has to be maintained as a rental project for ten years after the rehabil- itation is completed and has to have, during that period, twenty percent (20%) of the units occupied by people whose income is less than eighty percent (80%; of the area median. An ordinance is needed to be passed by the Council relation to hous-rg bonds. MR. MAGMJScN stated that the first reading of the ordinance could take place now and the second reading could occur at the March 19th meeting. Notion by Councilmaiter Junker, seooneed by Councilmember Bodlovick to have a first reading of Ordinance No. 633 "Authorizing the Washington County FIFA to Exercise, on Behalf of the City of Stillwater, the pcxrers conferred by Minnesota Statutes, chapter 462-C". (all in favor) MR. NELSON stated the City will have to adopt a comprehensive housing plan which must be submitted to the Metro Council (No further action was taken) 2. Washington County Fi A - Industrial Development Bonds for the Industrial Park Dernis Balyeat of Washington County HRA was present to explain this item. He stated the City had entered into a Joint Rowers Agreerent with Washington County HRA about two months ago to allow the HRA to issue industrial development bonds On the City's behalf and one of the reguire a nts is that these requests be brought before the Council for approval prior to issuance of bonding. This request is for UFE, Inc. for an $8,000,000 issue and is to be used for expansion and renovation of existing buildings. This project will create seventy new jobs and substantial additional payroll. The HRA Board has passed a preliminary resolution approving it. • • March 5, 1985 289\ Councilmerber Bodlovick requested HRA semi this resolution to the City before they give their approval. Mr. ealyeat agreed to forward the resolution. Motion by Councilmedher Kimble, seconded by Councilmanber MacDonald to approve the HRA application for Municipal Industrial Revenue Bonds for UFE, Inc. Ayes—Conncilerters Junke=, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays —None Abstained - Councilxreuber Bodlovick (motion carried) cb ncilmember Bodlovick stated she abstained until the resolution affirming the project was received from Washington County. --Mt. BALYEAT requested that the Council schedule a Public Hearing for the first meeting in April for the purpose of expanding the target area of the small cities housing rehabilitation application. They received twenty-two (22) applications outside the target area, primarily in the north end. The City can expand if the census tract indicates that fifty-one percent (51%) of the people fall below the eighlypercent (80%) median income guidelines of the Metro area. He also stated that hoth the north and south end of the ammnity fall within those guidelines. Motion by CounciLrenbei Kimble, seconded by Councihne ber Junker to schedule a Public Hearing for April 2, 1985 for the purpose of expanding the target area of the Small Cities Hosing Rehabilitation application. (all in favor) 3. COntractor's License Application - Enil Petter Bridgeview erne Center Mt. PEITER and his attorney were not present at the meeting. The Council felt action needed to be taken regarding this application since it had been scheduled for consideration serveral tines. M. ZEPPQL Building Official, was present to explain the Building Dersutnant's considerations. —� The City Attorney asked if Mr. Petter or his attorney had been notified of this meeting and it was noted they had been notified. MR. MAavUSON then stated that only fins or individuals who have submitted evidence of this competency to perform the work shall be licensed. It is his duty to ogre forward with that evidence. Since le is not present with the evidence, the amnia could deny the license. Motion by Coancillmerber Kimble, seconded by Cbuncilmatber Bodlovick to deny the Contractor's License for Emil Petter, dba Bridgeview Bore Center. (all in favor) Council. City Attorney Magnuson will notify Mr. Petter that his license has been denied by the PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time for the contuation of the Public Hearing for a variance and minor sub- division request for Michael G. Hill, 1119 and 1121 West Linden Street, Case No. 568. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. Mr. Michael G. Hill was present to explain his request. M. HILL stated he has an economic need since he had sustained sane loss in regard to the property. He is attarpint to sell the property, and his relator said the property mould be sore salable if it was split into single family dwellings. Mt. HILL stated nothing would physically change on the property, except removing the lattice work with now connects the builcings. He needs a variance because one lot does not currently meet the standard lot size. It is currently zoned as a duplex. Mr. zrpptrt explained the variance and lot size. M. DEAN MILEFR, of the Planning Commission, was present to state the Commissions' viewpoint. He stated they voted to deny the request because the case for hardship was not net. The City Attorney clarified the meaning of hardship by reading from the ordinance — exceptionally, irregular, narrow, or steep lots or other exceptional physical conditions whereby strict application would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and therefore, deprive the owner of reasonable use thereof. HE AWED TAT AN ECCNaM/C HARD3UP IS WIT THE SCFN' OF HARDSHIP THAT IS ADDRESSED IN THE ORDINANCE. No one was present in the audience to speak in behalf or in opposition to the request. The neighborhood is a single-family residential area. 6AYOR WELFRSCN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, to deny the request for a variance and minor sub- division for Michael G. Hill, 1119 and 1121 West Linden Street, Case Na. 568, because no hardship is presented. (Mayor Peterson called for a second three tines. The motion failed for the lack of a second) Motion by Councilmenber Junker, seconded by Councilmenher MacDonald to approve the request of Michael G. Hill, for a Variance and Minor Subdivision for 1119 and 1121 West Linden Street, Case No 568 Ayes--Councilniaters Junker, Kimble and MacDonald Nays --Coxncihnenber Bodlovick and Mayor Peterson. (motion carried) 2. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 573, Larry A. Bebling, request for a sideyard setback variance at 320 West Myrtle Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official news- paper of the City, on February 22, 1985 and copies were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. 290 March 5, 1985 • • • eyard setback ance and MR. RaBlotG was . et to explain thateeeof his penhe would liket honesitzero e and he would likelto build a new also a lot split. The property bare on this site. He will be approximately thirty (30) feet from the hillside that is present on the property. The Planning ammission voted to approve the request. Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmenber MacDonald to approve the side - yard setback variance for Larry A. Reblin3, 320 West Myrtle Street, Case No. 573. (all in favor; 3 This was the day and time for the Public Hearing on Case No. 574, Judd Cates request for a lot split and 2,000 square feet lot size variance locatedte oonnni�greer Evenue ue North. the official newspaper of Notice,on of the ry hearing,was publishedowners within 300 feet. the City, February 22, 1985 and copies were nailed to all Property THE MAYOR OPENED THE HEARING. MR. JAMES LAM'1ERS, attorney, was present to explain Mr. Cates request. The parcel consists of just over 16,000 square feet. This property was annexed to the City and when this happens, it cans in is surrounded on three sides by R-2 Zoning. Mr. Cates would like with an the Zoning.rertyThe P equal parcels which would give a lot size of just over 8,000 square to split ewel cpstr feet. He will castruct two split -entry bans. The Planning Commission voted ona„dmouslY to deny the request. JOHN MEL7ILLE, 13990 - 81st Street, is concerned about the close proximity of the proposed banes. the plan would place then only sixty-one (61) feet from his lone. He is concerned about the quality of hare being proper and the investment he has in his lone. JAIvES DALLNGFR, who lives to small h north oof the ft the property, opof issalso soPinopposition to the plan because the lots are too MAYOR PETE.RSON noted that the Council has a copy of a letter from Jerry Mechelke, 809 West St. Croix Avenue, who opposes the proposal because the lots proposed are too smell. MAYOR PETERSON CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion by Councilmenber Junker, seconded by Councilirarber MacDonald to deny the request for a lot split and 2,000 square foot lot size variance located on Oakgreen Avenue North submitted by Judd Cates, Case No. 574. Ayes—Councilmenbers Bodlovick, Junker, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays--Councilnanber Kimble (notion carried) 4. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 575, Raymond W. Kirchner and Jone M. Taylor, request for a lot split located at approximately 1905 West Olive Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evering Gazette, the official newspaper of the City. on February 22, 1985 and amoral were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet. THE MAYQl OPENED THE HEARING. with one lot fronting Oak was ne to Clive that hwould like to split his prothe requirements s of the zoning on ina ordinances Street and anotheraaon rein Street..Eachc loaccess would ephe r all theoperty to be on Olive StrtM and no variances icas areneeded. County indicated they would not allow a driveway permit Street; MR. actions is awareeCfrom the Canty. based on past actions of the City, but he would request approval 033NCI1ZIENB R KIMBLLE asked if the Canty could deny a driveway permit on a road inside the City limits just because it is on a curve and several instances were cited where this has happened. said all 'houses in the vicinity are large houslesA nOlarge who , lives he ugh nto they property, t, there be houses on large lots, and if he dug into the hill acass�ie on Canty Five. erosion; also several accidents have hammed in the area where driveway JAN GAGE, 1912 West Oak Street, spoke against the proposal, stating the traffic has increased on County 5. Torero would be no place for parking. The present property does not bother her. RAY KIRCHN R, JR. wanted to clarify that both lots would meet City standarinto theds and no onne hasmentioned digging into the hill. It is possible to build without digging t is up be MR. KIRQbc1ER, SR., added the extra lot is of no utility hbm a as to tit sandsan IItkis sset up to ehe a separate lot. Also, when he purchased the lot, ility was City vacated cakes Street after he made the purchase. NES. ROFITGER said that they had requested 150 feet be vacated ande Mr. o rt nertrequ requested the Sauer vacation of the street. Same discussion ensued regarding of aces. KEN MEISTER City Engineer, stated he had lived at the bottom of Pine Tree Trail fcr about five years and is familiar with the traffic. He agrees with the County that access to Olive Street at that point is dangerous. MAYOR PEPERSON CEASED THE HEARING. • • March 5, 1985 291\• Motion by Cotncihrenber Bodlovick to deny the request of Raymond W. Kirebner and Jone M. Taylor for a lot split located at approximately 1905 West Olive Street. (Mayor Peterson called for a second to the motion three times. The notion file] for the lack of a second) . Councilmerber Kimble requested additional discussion on thi: item. Ile referred to the Planning Camdssicn minutes from Noveiber 7, 1977 wherein Wayne Herr requested approval of a preliminary plat and it states that the Planning Camdssion amended their notion for approval of the plat to include the provision that there be no ingress or egress to olive Street. Would that raise a legal issue ao to whether the Council can approve or disapprove it. Discussion followed. Motion by Councilmentr Kimble, seconded by Cooncilnerber MacDonald to continua the hearing for the Raymond W. Kirchner request for a lot split located at approxinately 1905 West Olive Street until such tine as the Council Minutes of Novedaer, 1977 can be pulled to discern the intent of the Council in regard to ingress and egree to Olive Street from this lot; and to have an alysis of the safety factors of this problem. Ayes—Councilmarbers Junker, Kimble, Maces nald and Mayor Peterson pays —Councilor Bodlovick (notion carried) CINNCIIME BER KIMBLE clarifiedihat he does jot wish a traffic count, but he wants to know the approval for ingress or egress on a curve and if it requires a certain amount of visibility. 5. This was the day and time for the public hearing on Case No. 576, Terry & Patty Fe;elon request for a transfer of a Special Use Permit and a Variance for second living quarters on the property at 306 West Olive Street. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Evening Gazette, the official necsp..per of the City, on February 22, 1985 and copies were nailed to all property avers witj in 300 feet. THE MANOR OPENED THE HEARING. JAMES LAM4RS, attorney for the £e;elois, explained the request. The Fenlons have entered into a purchase agreement for the purchase of the Rivertewn inn, a Bed & Breakfast facility locate] at 306 West Olive Street. The purchase agreement is contingent upon transference of the Special Use Permit for the Bed & Breakfast facility. Theu are also requesting a variance to allow them to restore and reside in the carriage house located on the property. MR. LAMERS sated that as part of the original Special Use Permit there are fourteen conditions attached to the permit. They would courtlywith these. In the past two and one-half years the facility has run fairly well. One of the conditions is that the owners reside on the premises. The Fenders would like to restore the interior of the carriage house for living quarters so as to live on the property, but be apart from the rain Bed & Breakfast facility. The Planning Cbmmission voted to approve the request. MAYOR PETERSCN clarified that as part of the conditions, there will be no splitting of the property. MR. LA[T1FRS replied this is understood. OOUNCII11EMBER JUNKR questioned Condition No. 10 which states that the owner and employees shall park in the carriage house. MR. LAM ERS said the owners will continue to use the carriage house facility for parking - there will be a garage annex built onto it. LEO ILI391RR. 303 West Olive Street, stated that parking spaces are not being used at present and the busses sit in the street and he objects to diesel fumes. He questioned if the building is on the property line (carriage hawse). He also spoke of gas tanks at the end of the garage on the south side. The Vegsunds and Fenelons are not aware of gas tanks. MR. FINELLV further explained his plans for the carriage house and the bed and breakfast facility. A Lady asked if they would build into the carriage house -- Mr. Fe elon repliced there would be no additions to the outside. A Man asked scout the additional parking that is being added to the carriage house and MR. FENEIUEI replied to ttis. This additional parking will be a Victorian style carport. KATHY OFRfl, 118 South Fifth Street stated they have been very pleased with the Bed and Break- fast facility. She questioned the parking and noted that there are some ®rs parked on the street when the driveway is totally empty and would not like to see it continued. Gloria Vegsund, the present owner, stated she had enforced the patking, but became ill and the facility was nenaged by others who neglected to do this. E6. OERTEL aslo questioned No. 8, of the conditions, No other use or functions, such as wedding receptions will be permitted. This will be followed. Her last question concerned making the carriage house into living quarters and what would happen to the property. The Council replied they would have to seek Council approval. The question was raised if they could rent the carriage house, and MR. Ma131U50N said this could be covered in another condition. JEFF JO NSON, 309 South Fifth Street, asked if there is any permission within the conditions of the permit to rent on a full-time basis or just on a night basis? MR. ZEPPER2 replied that it is not set up to be a roaming house. MAYOR PEPELAN CLOSED THE HEARING. /292' March 5, 1985 Motion by oouncilnenber Junker, seconded by Councilmanber Kimble to approve the request of Terry & Patty Fenelon for a tranat 306 eciialOUse seePermiterittf r Bed Be N& Breakfast st faciliwr� a variance for second living quarters Motion by Nuncilmenber Junker, seconded by Councilme bar MacDonald to delete Condition No. 10 from the Si -ial Use Permit, parking in theacl arrriSefaw use; and that no additions be added to the carriage Muse for parking• ) MAYOR prrERSCN DECLARED A RECESS FROM 9:15 UNTIL 9:25 P. M. APPLICATICNS TAXICAB. LICENSES Mr. Ritzer, was present to discuss Mr. Ritzer's application. Flea. --Mr. Richard Martin, attorney forto read, "St. Croix Transportation Co."..:from 'St. stated ab C the application siice theca be ate nad:MR. MARTIN said the insurance Croix cab Co.,::nc." since the"corporate name was changed in Decarber. certificate would be forwarded to the City at an early date. MR. MARTIN added that Mr. Ritzer is currently attempting negotiations w.'.th County tohelp regard to t subsidize local operations. " Discussion followed in rerd to 21 hour service and emergency s They will abide by this regulation in the ordinance.. Motion by Concilmember Dunker, seconded by Councibneaber Kimble to issue two taxi licenses to St. Croix Transportation Co. with the rance submission sion of ordine ance. C rtificate (allof in favor) )l the applicant at an early date and compliance u s Taxi dba Suburban Yeller.: ---MR. JM1FS LE U of 634 - Monroe, Mee ' Yells: Cab and Mr. cwnernofu ofel Urneau's T Minneapolis, stated y he is Vice President of Suburban also owner of Mr. Leleau's Taxi. He is currently hisY operating in Minneapolis and 13 suburbs of Minneapolis. Mr. LeTbumeau will be sending insurance certificate to the City. He is willing to compete with Mr. Ritzer. He is also on the Board for the Governor's Task Force Camnittee for Taxicabs in the seven county Metro area He has Purchased meters for his cabs and understands to include heaters in cabs'. and the zoned rates would be eliminated. the City it Ordinance liet will be changed u is currently negotiating with the bar stl tealpru this is a drunk under. consideration. se• Mr. IHe suggested other items for:inclusion tail to startiordinance, a nancesuch a driversidrivers hers service. theyy begars a .His cabs will be in'.thetaxi such as licensing drivers:or that be a certain 9e• red at the Cesis Cafe. His drivers will be leasing the cabs. headquartered eodlovick to issue biro cab licenses Motion byu :eau, dba Sub Rinker, Y seconded to taxi in the City of Stillwater to with the submission dba Suburban teller.: nsb, to opera the submtissiou of a Certificate of Insurance by the applicant. (all infawr) o CODNCIINE.BFR MAC DCNALD voiced a concern in regard to the fact that ithe s �e t the driver,they would then begin operating out of their haws• allowed to do this. first serve JUNKH asked about the taxi signs dantaon and if that is a "first core, shall be given situation" J replied that upon request to the Council, each taxi company a spotion" MR. lMr.`.1r I reel tea to have the Hooley location. a spot Derwntown. Mr. idmtm mean requested Discussion followed by the Council for flanges in the taxi ordinance. oIX1NCIIMEKIMBLE staged'4B CKthat suggested that meters would be a more fair way for custamnrs, and COUNCLIMEEIBE= a cap should be Put on the rates so that they don't beat exorbitant. for safety. The Council di. ussed t added ur that in many ordinancesea taxicabwill inspection is rspectLon .from other cities.:... lb minor d this berisThey added that the City will honor the inspections ui authorized as a driver lb mirror. shall be issued a license and i person shall drive a taxicab unless under the laws of the State of Minnesota is also included in the ordinance. Mi. BLOOM added that meters have not been used because of the traffic patterns in the lmanta+n area and the bridges across the river. MR. MANUSON samnarized the changes to the ordinance - meters will be added annual inspection of cabs or honor inspectic s of other cities, minors will not be licensed sor ed scams drivers. Mi. LE T added that his insurance covers drivers age 23, except PETITIONS aID1VIDVALS OR DELEGATIONS (continuhed, in the City. City Coordinator Trail, voiced a concern about snag removalCisCie They spent Jack Nelson, Public lice orksee miry sirs e many hour the Works crews for tsta�et problem isthat thee City cannot get t mars hours in this fall d the Council and the Staff. first. Discussion followed by UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mot 1 St Sire Resolution oouncilmmber Bedlovick, to adopt a resolution "Authorizing by ngu Installation Junker, S, Stop Sind by located in the Traffic Study by the Police Department 7nstallatian of Signs "ate January a 1985". (Resolution No. 7A48) date January - • Peterson AYES -- Coancilnenbers Bodlovicic, Junket, 'Gable, MacDonald and Mayor NAYS -- None • 9"N Mardi 5, 1985 293\ • NEW BUSINESS 1. Application, Waiver of Garbage and Rubbish Collection Charge Motion by Councilmenber Junker, seconded by Councilmenter MacDonald to appro'_^a the application for Waiver of Garbage and Rubbish Collection Charge for applicant, Administrative Nde No. 9-800. (all in favor) 2. VFW Request for Lower Levee at Lowell Park, May 27, Memorial Day Motion by Co ncilmarber Junker, seconded by Cotmcilnemmber MacDonald to approve the request of the Stillwater VFW to use the lower levee on the south side of Lowell Park to dock a sock US Navy Ship, U55 Wisconsin, and give rides on Memorial Day, May 27, 1985. (all in favor) 3. Resolution "Directing the Pevnent of Bills" Motion by Councilmenber Janker, seconded by Couuncilmenter Kimble to adopt the Resolution, "Directing the Payment of Bills". (Resolution No. 7446) Ayes—Councilmeebexs Boilovick, Junker, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays --None MUNCH, REQUEST ITEMS —Councilmadoer Bodlovick, distributes the Joint Cable Communications Co omission Annual Report for 1984. --Councilmeber McDonald asked if Mr. Utter could apply again for a Contractor's License and the reply was 'yes", but the City has a file on him. STAFF REPORTS — FINANCE DIRECTOR CARUSO distributed a memo regarding the 1985-86 Fire Protection Contracts and explained the figures contained in the report. Discussion followed by the Council. Motion by Councilmerber Kimble, seconded by unci1nnt r Junker to accept the contract terns presented in the report regarding 1985-86 Fire Protection Contracts. (all in favor) - -MS. CARUO also reported that MYGary-Kearny Insurance Agency has arranged for Western World Insurance Co. to carry errors and omissions insuraance for the City. There will be a 20% increase this year. (No action needs to be taken) —BUILDING OFFICIAL - GrlwEwElt No report — PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTDR MEISTER stated that he plans and specifications have been prepared for Wildxoed Pines III Addition by Short -Elliott -Hendrickson and he is asking for approval of than and authorization for advertising for bids for March 28, 1985 at 11:00 A. M. Motion by Oonnciineter Kimble, seconded by Councilserber MacDonald to adopt the appropriate resolutbn "Approving the Plans and Specifications for Wildwood Pines 'Baird Addition and Order Pdvertisenent for Bids" to be received by March 28, 1985 at 11:00 A. M. (Resolution No 7452) Ayes--cbuncilsanbers Podlovick, Junked, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays —None --MR. MEISTER presented the bids received on the Generator and Garage Doors. The high bid was received from Harries Sand & Gravel from Lake Elmo for the generator at $1,635 and the high bid for the garage doors was from Sunny Side Erecting of Prescott, Wisconsin for $200. Motion by Councilmen -ter MacDonald, seconded by Co ncilmerber eodlovick, to accept the bid of $1,635 from Bammes Sand & Gravel for the generator; and the bid of $200 from Sunny Side Erecting for the garage doors. (all in favor) --MR. MEISTER stated he has received numerous complaints from Janet Schell on Poplzr and Fifth Streets concerning drainage and her septic systan. City Engineer Meister explained the problem that is being caused and discussion ensued between the Council and Staff regarding resolution of the problem. CITY ATIUUNEY MAGNU ON stated there is a liability when a water course is changed so as to increase or intensity the flow over adjacent property. The Council asked if the golf course could be held liable for the flow of their water. MR. MAGNUSCN said the question would be, did Ma. Schell build in a low area or did the City do something by reason of their culvert placement or construction of roads to divert the water Ms Schell believes the City did something that node the problem worse. The council directed Mr. Meister to compare the cost of a drainage culvert and the cost of a new septic system. MR. KRIESEL stated that Ms. Schell is expecting the City for pay for the cost of pursing the tanks on her property. —PARKS & RECREATION BLEXUM requested approval to purchase two drinking fountsins at $400 each - for south side of Dowell Park and the other for Pioneer Park; and two new rowers at $385 each; and a gasoline powered weed whip at $235 -- for a total of $1,805. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Douncilmember Kimble to authorize the purchase of the above mentioned items at a total cost of $1,805 for the Parks Department. (all in favor) • • • March 5, 1985 —Mt. BLFIO]M requested to rebuild the two ends of the hockey boards for the ice Arena and a new scoreboard for $2,250. A brief discussion followed Motion by Councibnanter Junker, seconded by ubuncilmarber Kimble to approve the rebuilding of the hockey boards and the purchase of a new scoreboard for $2,250 for the Ice Arena. (all --Mt. BLOOM restated his request for a person to replace Dwell Radke who has retired. Discussion followed. Motion by Cenci lnamber MacDonald, seconded by CO ncilnerber Kimble to adopt a resolution to hire Scott Schell as a Full -Time Laborer -Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Public Works Departments starting April 1, 1985. (Resolution No. 7451) Ayes -- Councilgsnbers Bcdlovick, junker, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays — None —PUBLIC SAFETY DRECD:R M4WHORTER requested a resolution promoting Larry Dauffenbadn and Bruce Klosasky to the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Mawhorter explained further. Motion by Colncilmaber Junker, seconded by Oouncilrterber Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution "Authorizing the Pranation of Lamy Dauffenbach and Bruce Klcecesky to the rank of Police Sergeant". (Resolution No. 7449) Ayes—Councilmeibers Bodlovick, Junker, Kimble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays —None —CITY ATICRNEY MASON has received a request from the attorneys from The Boan Co. that the City vacate a sewer easement across their property. Since the City no longer has need of the easement, Mr. Magnuson recommends the request be granted. Motion by Councilnahler MacDonald, seconded by Councihnerber Kimble to adopt the approriate resolution "Vacating the Sewer Earerait for The Boom Corgeny". (Resolution No. 7450) Ayes — Cancihnanhers Bodlovick, Junket, Kirrble, MacDonald and Mayor Peterson Nays —None —CITY CLERK JCI SCN No report --CTlY CAQiDRATOR KRUESEL suggested the Staff and the Council meet sometime in the near future and talk out the snowplowing situation and cone up with a plan that satisfies everyone. He also suggested a retreat for the Department Heads and City Council to discuss pertinent issues. —me. Kriesel has received an inquiry fran Hob Burns, Board of Equalization, if May 8, 1985 would be an acceptable date. The Council suggested the time be 2:00 to 5:00 P. M. and 6:00 to 9:00 P. M. —Mr. Meister requested Council advice on snow reroval in the Dvintam area. Discussion followed. This will take place on Wednesday night, March 6th. The Council authorized Mr. Meister to do so. —City Coordinator Kriesel has received quotes for the glebes for lighting in Lowell Park. The cost is $5,180. Motion by Colmcilnnnher junker, seconded by cbuncilmater Khnble to authorize the payment for the lighting in Lowell Park. (all in favor) — A letter has been received fran David Johnson, Joint Planning Cumittee, seek:rg input fran the Council regarding the Development Staging Mayor Peterson, Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Magnuson will review this and inform the Council on March 12. — Mr. Kriegel requested a short Executive Session at the end of the neeting. CO44MICITIONS - -Mayor Peterson has received two resignations from the Planning Cannission - Josephine Vania and Clleeh Mleooch. Also the Planning Camhission minutes indicate that Dean Marlette has also resigned. Three or four applications have been recei card and Mayor Peterson will forward them to Dean Miller, Chairman of the Planning Commission. The City Clerk was requested to place a request in the Stillwater Gazette for interested residents to apply. —Councilme her MacDonald acknarledged the letter received from Stan Bolin Chairman of the Ice Arena Operations Committee. CRD11)111NCES F' st reading - Ordinance No. 633 - uorof Authorizing g the City of gtoonnlCounnty HRA to Exercise on A Mach 5, 1985 29fP. RESOLUTIONS No. 7446 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 7447 - Void No. 7448 - Eatablishinq Stop Signs a Areas Located in Traffic Study No. 7449 - Pramtion of Police Sergeants - Eauffenbach and Rlcsawsky No. 7450 - Vacation of lose ent for The Bonn Co. No. 7451 - Employment of Scott Schell Full -Time (Parks and Public Works) No. 7452 - Apporval of Plans and Speci.ficaticns & Older Advertismet for Bids - Wildwood Pines Third Addition AA7iURMMENP Motion by Councilmelber Bodlovick, secceded by Councilmecber Kicrble to adjourn the meeting to an Executive Seasion at 11:20 P. M. (all in favor) Attest: ,i‘t7 yor 19 ! Mayor off. -sic, City Clerk