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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-21 CC MINrri veal STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 21, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson. The Invocation was given by City Clerk Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick and Junker, and Mayor Peterson Absent: Councilmembers Kimble and MacDonald Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks & Recreation Director Blekum City Engineer Meister Main Street Coordinator Reardon Consulting Engineer Davis Consulting Engineer Elliott Fire Chief Chial City Clerk Johnson Press: Sharon Baker - Stillwater Gazette 6:30 P. M. Others Tom O'Brien, Tom Cropp, Bruce Folz, Sam Griffith, C. J. Lilly APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junket to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1985. (all in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. PUBLIC SAFETY ----POLICE CHIEF MAWHORTER Presented a report on the right -turn lane at Chestnut Street. He suggested moving three of the one hour meters across the street and we would then lose about 88 feet of "No Parking" area. As it stands ncw, there is room for seven cars that are using the center-thru lane and with the removal of the meters, this would increase to twelve to thirteen cars. He stated some concerns about not removing the meters and putting "No Parking" for a period of time, that being, confusion to people on the street. If meters were removed, it would alleviate the problem all the time. Discussion followed between Staff and the Council. The Council suggested not removing the meters and post signs "No Parking 3:00 - 4:00 P. M." COUNCILMEMBER BODLOVICK suggested trying this for six weeks. The Council decided to delay this until the next meeting when all Councilmembers are present. ----CHIEF MAWHORTER reported he has interviewed applicants for the Part -Time Secretary position formerly held by Diane Nelson. He recommended employing Marlene H. Hahn. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt the appropriate resolution "employing Marlene L. Hahn as Part -Time Police Clerk -Typist from May 28, 1985, for a probationary period of six months, at the rate of $6.06 per hour." (Resolution No. 7472). AYES--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Junker, and Mayor Peterson NAYS --None 2. PARKS AND RECREATION No report 3. PUBLIC WORKS MR. MEISTER reported that the Light Standards removed from Downtown were adver- tised in the League magazine and no inquiries were received regarding this. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to advertise the light standards in the Gazette and St. Paul papers and sell to the highest bidder; and give them away if there are no buyers. (all in favor) --MR. MEISTER reported that bids were received on May 20, 1985 for the West Orleans Street project (L. I. No. 218 - State Project M-5298 (1) between County Road No. 5 and Washington Avenue with the low bidder being Lametti and Sons, Inc. for $347,000. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Council'ember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution certifying to the Minnesota Department of Transportation that the low bid of $367,000 by Lametti & Sons, be accepted for L. I. No. 218, West Orleans Street Project. (Resolution No. 7474) AYES--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Junker, and Mayor Peterson 1 '✓ NAYS --None May 21, 1985 - continued • --MR. NEISIER stated that Janet Schell on North Fifth Street, who had a problem with her septic system, stated ed eshe heh wowould ldl be willing to pay half the bill of $2,400 with the City paying Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to pay half of the $2,400 bill for the resolution of Mrs. Schell's septic system problem. (all in favor) 4. FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRS CUIEF CHIAL stated he has prepared the specifications for a new fire truck and is requesting Council permission to adverise for bids. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the a'vertisement of bids for a fire truck with the bid opening set for June 20, 1985. (all in favor) 5. SEH CONSULTING ENGINEERS DUANE ELLIOTT stated that he and Jeff Davis had prepared a report on Water and Nelson Sttaets in Stillwater. The report includes three alternates: (1) minimal treatment; (2) doing everything possible underground that needs to be done, but reserving some of the costs to be dealt with at a later date; and (3) which includes the features0of ( option329 and also sodincludes cludes5 lighting and sound. The costs Council discussion ensued regarding the slotted adrdrain system, movingaofi some[ ofe, of some of the electric poles or additional transformets, legal, engineering and capital bonding fees. TOM O'BRIEN of Simonets, stated he felt Plan A was too brief and Plan C to expen- sive; and he also felt Plan B was expensive. MIKE REARDON, Main Street Project Coordinator, suggested the abutting property owners form a small workkng committee to work on a consensus of planning. The Council directed that City Staff get together including propethe rtyopownerco and s and come up with a realistic and feasible plan, for each individual business per year. (The Council recessed for six minutes and reconvened at 8:05 P. M.) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This was the day and time for the public hearing on the Proposed Multi -Family Housing Revenue Bond Program (Sherman Boosalis Real Estate Fund III Project). Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette, the official newspaper of the City, on April 19, The Mayor opened the hearing. SAM GRIFFITI, Washington County HRA, reviewed the housing plan for this program. He stated the document developed will cover any future proposals for a mortgage revenue bond issue and part of the document is the housing program. Also, he spoke of legal requirements that each individual project being considered, would have to follow. He is asking that the Council approve the Housing Plan and the Housing Program. However, the review from the Metro Council is not yet completed and because of the way the law is written, their comments must be included in the Housing Plan. MR. GRIFFITH requested that the Public Hearing be continued until the next Council Meeting, June 4, 1985. The Council concurred. JAMES ALEXANDER, 1208 North William Street, a neighbor of the Whitehall Apart- ments being proposed for this plan by Sherman Boosalis, asked that the renovated facility include some play facilities for children. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to include the suggestion that adequate play facilities be included with the plans for the renovation of the Whitehall Apartments favor) herman Boosalis and be made a part of the public record. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 636, Amending Chapter 31.01 of the Zoning Code to change zoning classification of property located at 1504 South Greeley Street from Single -Family to RCM -Medium Density. Continuation of Public Hearing - Tom Cropp, 1504 South Greeley Street, request for Rezoning, Change Three-plex to Six-plex, Case No. 582. Discussion ensued between the Council, Staff and Mr. Cropp regarding the number of parting spaces he has to serve additional apartments and the numbero or f d units nits he can add. Based on the maximum square footage of his property, eight units and the Building Inspector has stated there is adequate parking space. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junket to have la • • • • • May 21, 1985 - continued 337� -41,011 a second reading of Ordinance No. 636, "Amending Chapter 31.01 of the Zoning Code to Change Zoning Classification of 1504 South Greeley Street from Single - Family to RCM -Medium Density"by the City Attorney. (all in favor) The Ordinance was read section by section, followed by roll call after each section and all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. The Chair then put the question, "Shall this Ordinance pass?" and on roll call the Ordinance was unanimously adopted. NEW BUSINESS 1. Maintenance Agreement, Myrtle 6 Chestnut Streets at Main Street signal change. Motion by Councilmember Dunker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Maintenance Agreement between the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation and the City of Stillwater covering the maintenance and operation of traffic signals on Trunk Highway No. 95 and Trunk Hightway No. 36 at Chestnut Street and on Trunk Highway No. 95 at Myrtle Street. (Resolution No. 7473) AYES--Councilmembers Bodlovick, Junker, and Mayor Peterson NAYS --None 2. PUBLIC HEARING DATES Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconeed by Councilmember Bodlovick to set June 4, 1985 at 7:30 P. M. as the Public Hearing date for the following cases: (all in favor) 1. Val Finneman, 715 South Sixth Street - variance two feet for building separation and 306 square foot area variance. Case Nu. 583 2. Douglas Vollmer, 428 East Alder, Variance, additional garage on lot to equal 878 square feet Case No. 584 3. David Majeski, St. Croix Avenue and Oakgreen, Resubdivfsion, variances and grading plan. Case No. 585 4. Don Nolde, 114 North Fifth Street, Special Use Permit to build a twelve unit apartment building 1n a two-family district. Case No. 586 5. Thomas R. Kraft, 913 South Fourth Street, Variance, Install swimming pool in backyard closer than ten feet to the property line. Case No. 587 6. Clarence Polzin, 2135 Oakridge Road - variance to construct double garage on property with two foot sideyard setback. Case No. 588 3. DIRECTING PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junker to adopt the appropriate resolution "Directing the Payment of Bills" with the addition of $21.94 to Julie Palecek for overpayment of a utility bill. (Resolution No. 7471) AYES--Councilmemgers Bodlovick, Junker, and Mayor Peterson NAYS --None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS --Councilmember Bodlovick reported that the Cable Commission would like a $500 advancement to help them through to the end of June because of various financial problems. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve the advancement of $500 to the Cable Commission; and that this item be added to the Payment of Bills, Resolution No. 7471. (all in favor) --Councilmember Junker stated he has a building, 20 feet by 30 feet, he would like to give to the City to be used as a concession building and toilet facility for Lily Lake. The Council discussed costs, handicap access, etc. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the receiving of the building offered by David Junker for a toilet facility and concession stand at Lily Lake; and allocate $10,000.00 for the remodeling thereof. (all in favor) --MAYOR PETERSON stated the Chilakoot Bowbunters have requested to rent the same space they have been renting for the past year. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request of the Chilakoot Bowhunters to rent the same space in the City Hall Building for the period of May 1, 1985 to May 1, 1986 with a rental fee of $520.00. (all in favor) • • May 21, 1985 - continued • • Section COMMUNICATIONS ashingt County - for MR. KIESEyears8withL Shexplaied the proram that the irleynMontbriandg administering C ity fors theCityand d doings several an excellent job. This program takes approximately thirty to forty percent of Shirley's time which could be used in other ways for the City. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approved te StillwaterhbyaWashingtoni Countydministraton oftHRA$ewith nthe Hadded g stipulation Program s that ifthe s ofy he the City does not approve of the way it is being administered in Washinred by gton County HRA, the City may again take over the program. 2. Re quest for Street Light. the block of West SA request was treet. MR. MEISTERe suggestedd for modifying lightinger in 0 modifyingthepresentlighting situation)byrd extending an arm from the present light, at no extra cost. The Council concurred with this suggestion, and if this is not sufficient, they will consider another alternative. 3. Re uest for Sewer Bill Ad ustment - Paulette Chaffin Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to tonadjustter to the s ofust the 1984levelof sewer bill f$ 42Paulette Chaff(a1121n2 favor) Road, 4. MAYOR PETERSON noted Stanley Larson's retirement as Custodian on May 31, 1985 and commended him for his loyal service of eighteen years without a sick day. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to of pre sent a ervices tocial the City uofro Stillwater.Mr. in h (all ins favor) loyal and dedicated years STAFF REPORTS (continued) --MR. KRIESEL requested permission to buy a 35mm camera for approximately $150.00 for use by all departments. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconeed by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of a camera fore thenusevof) of the City Staff in performing various City functions. --Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint Mayor Peterson as the primary representative, with City Coordinator Nile Kriesel, as the alternate representative to the Brown's Creek Watershed Management Organization. (all in favor) --MR. e nting of MarkKLange',s abiduofe $900.00d he had including the paint, and h Jacks Hogberg'sObid Hall. received two bids for was $950.00. approvMoion by er the bid ofn $900.00e byBMarkvLanges fora the paintingded by s of City Junker odloick,City HallCouncil Chambers and hallways. (all in favor) --MR. KRIESEL announced that 19a m85 ediation Psessisession nois scheduled for 9:30 A. M. this coming Thursday, May 23, APPLICATION TO CONSUME tMoton by hen applications to¢ Bodlovik, fors econded Councilmember Junker to approve Savor) Hours & Date Place O'Brien Field Name Stillwater Jay -Lees Softball Tournament Jim Roche Stillwater 817 South Fifth St.+ All Day (Beer to sell & consume) MotiInAbIONS CONTRACTORS seconded by Councilmember Motion by Councilmemberf Bodlovick, Ole applications forrthe following Contractor's licenses: General Contractor Antco Construction 4175 Lovell Rd. New Brifhton, Mn. 55113 Bradley Dahlman Rt. 2, Red Pine Trail Hudson, Wisconsin 54016 General Contractor Junker to approve (all in favor) Renewal New • • May 21, 1985 - continued • APPLICATIONS - CONTRACTORS - continued Daniel Causman General Contractor Renewal Causman Builders, Inc. 907 Payne Avenue St.Paul, Mn. 55101 George H. Lawrence Sign Erection Renewal Lawrence Signs, Inc. 945 Pierce Butle Rd. St. Paul, Mn. 55104 Richard Company Masonry & Brick Work New P. 0. Box 323 17701 Notre Dame Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Gary A. Ritzer Excavators Renewal Rivertown Excavating, Inc. 7879 Minar Ave.N. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Schulske Construction General Contractor Renewal P. 0. Box 825 Lakeland, Mn. 55043 George Siegfried Construction General Contractor Renewal 11223 - 32nd St. N. Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Stillwater Fence Fencing Renewal 8138 Jody Ave. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 The Sussell Company General Contractor Renewal 1920 Como Ave. St. Paul, Mn. 55108 MISCELLANEOUS - -MAYOR PETERSON stated that the Joint Planning Committee does not want to wait until fall and besuggested that Rob Hamlin, who is on the Planning Commission, talk with Dean Miller, Chairman of the Planning Commission, to have the Planning Commission hear the proposition. The formal action with the Council will not happen until fall. - -MAYOR PETERSON stated he has received a letter from a man representing "Sea Explorer Ship 416" which is a sea scout troop of Incarnation Lutheran Church in St. Paul. They would like to dock their fifty foot boat, "The Northlander", at the City wharf for the summer. The boat would be used by the boys twice per month and at other times by families of the boys. Mayor Peterson stated this request is in violation of the City Ordinance dealing with the waterfront. MR. KRIESEL contacted the Port Authority regarding this request. They concurred it is in violation. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Mayor Peterson to deny the request of "Sea Explorer Ship 416" to use the City wharf to tie up their boat for the season. AYES--Councilmember Bodlovick, Mayor Peterson NAYS--Councilmember Junker - -MR. MEISTER stated he had received additional information in regard to the tractor-backhoe bid on charges to private customers and depreciation on these machines. The City cost is considerably lower than the cost for private customers. CITY ATTORNEY MAGNUSON stated that State Statutes say the contract has to be under $5,000, it has to be lower than that of any other bidder, work has to be authorized in advance by unanimous resolution of the Council before a Council - member can do work for the City, therefore, it would be difficult for Council - member Junker to do a job for the City. The Council and Staff discussed hiring a contractor with a backhoe and Mr. Meister stated there are difficulties in working this way. The Council directed Mr. Meister to try using a private contractor with a backhoe for those specific jobs. • • May 21, 1985 - continued --MR. LE TOURNEAU, YELLOW TAXI CAB CO. came before the Council with a complaint that his drivers have spotted two vans and three cars that his competitor is operating and his understanding is that he has two cars licensed and one van. CITY CLERK JOHNSON stated he is currently licensed for a 1979 Ford Van, and two other cars. MR. LE TOURNEAU also stated that he ahs been harrassing Yellow Cab drivers and kicking them off the cab stands. The Council directed City Attorney Magnuson write Mr. Ritzer advising him that he should license his other cars if they are going to operate as cabs, that he has no exclusive right to a cab stand, and to cease harrassing the Yellow Cab drivers. (Mr. LeTourneau asked to be notified if other cab licenses are issued). ORDINANCES Second Reeding - Ordinance No. 636 - Amending Chapter 31.01 of the Zoning Code to Change Zoning Classification of property at 1504 South Greeley Street, Single -Family to RCM -Medium Density RESOLUTIONS 1. No. 7471 - Directing Payment of Bills 2. No. 7272 - Employment of Marlene L. Hahn - Part-time Police Secretary 3. 7273 - Maintenance Agreement - Signals at Myrtle and Chestnut at Main Street 4. 7274 - Recommending to State the low bid of Lametti Construction for L. I. 219 (West Orleans Street) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodiovick, seconeed by Councilmember Junker to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P. M. (all in favor) ye4-Ao kheout2 Attest: • •