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REVISED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Possible approval of the October 16, 2018 closed session minutes and the November 13, 2018
regular and recessed minutes
V. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
2. Resolution 2018‐250, Certificate of Appreciation Retirement – Diane Ward, City Clerk
VI. OPEN FORUM ‐ The open forum is a portion of the council meeting to address council on
subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The council may take action or reply at
the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the
concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to
5 minutes or less.
VII. STAFF REPORTS
3. Police Chief
4. Fire Chief
5. City Clerk
6. Community Development Dir.
7. Public Works Dir.
8. Finance Director
9. City Attorney
10. City Administrator
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL) all items listed under the consent agenda are considered
to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so requests, in which
event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
11. Resolution 2018‐251, directing payment of bills
12. Resolution 2018‐252, approving Renewals of On‐Sale, Off‐Sale, Club, Wine, Wine With Strong
Beer, Sunday On‐Sale, On‐Sale 3.2%, Off‐Sale 3.2%, Micro Brewer Off‐Sale, Micro Brewer Tap
Room, Micro Brewer Tap Room Sunday Liquor Licenses And Tobacco Licenses For 2019
13. Resolution 2018‐253, resolution designating polling locations within the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota for 2019
14. Resolution 2018‐254, renewal for Towing License for 2019
15. Resolution 2018‐255, approving new solid waste, recycling and/or roll‐off hauler licenses
16. Resolution 2018‐256, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001
17. Resolution 2018‐257, adopting delinquent solid waste bill charges Project No. 0002
18. Resolution 2018‐258, approving health and dental insurance premiums and City contribution
effective January 1, 2019
19. Resolution 2018‐259, approving application to conduct off‐site gambling American Legion
Post 48
20. Resolution 2018‐260, approving the officer/partner change for the Ziggy’s LLC, DBA:
Ziggys for the On‐sale & Sunday Liquor Licenses
21. Resolution 2018‐261, Approving Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) 457(B) plan
change in the guaranteed minimum interest rate in the fixed annuity contract effective
January 1, 2019
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS ‐ OUT OF RESPECT FOR OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR
COMMENTS TO 10 MINUTES OR LESS.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
22. Possible approval of resolution appointing new Finance Director (Resolution‐Roll Call)
XII. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS
XIV. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
23. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon update
XV. STAFF REPORTS (CONTINUED)
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2018 (In Lieu of November 6, 2018)
REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor
Kozlowski
Absent: None
Staff present: City Administrator McCarty
Police Chief Gannaway
Fire Chief Glaser
Public Works Director Sanders
Community Development Director Turnblad
City Clerk Ward
City Clerk Wolf
OTHER BUSINESS
County update on Manning/Highway 36 Interchange
Nathan Arnold, Washington County Project Manager, updated the Council on the Trunk Highway
35 and Manning Avenue/County State Aid Highway 15 Interchange Study. He provided current
and projected traffic volumes. A $7 million grant from the Metropolitan Council requires that the
current North Frontage Road connection and multi-use trail connection be retained. The double
loop alternative was removed from consideration for a number of reasons. The single loop option
includes a loop in the NE corner to allow northbound traffic going across the bridge to go
westbound on Highway 36. The estimated project costs and funding have not changed
significantly since the last presentation and more funding sources are being sought. Construction
will occur in 2021 and would likely take just over a year if funding needs are met. Washington
County will request resolutions of support at the end of the preliminary design phase.
Councilmember Weidner asked if the golf course will still have enough land to operate and does
that impact the project cost; and Mr. Arnold answered that the single loop option fits without
taking the entire golf course and therefore without compensating them for the entire course. This
was not possible with the double loop option.
Councilmember Polehna commented that it looks like Stillwater’s costs will go a lot higher with
right-of-way going through the future hospital site. He added that residents are very concerned
about traffic on 62nd Street, and inquired how keeping the Frontage Road benefits Stillwater; and
Mr. Arnold replied that if traffic backs up on Highway 36, he is not 100% sure how the right-of-
way for the ramps comes together, but he believes the ramp would wrap into the interchange,
which would not be a City cost. Roughly 10-20% of the total project cost would be locally spread
among the four cities, depending on the amount of impact.
On a question by Mayor Kozlowski if state funding is expected; Mr. Arnold responded that there
is a good chance of getting additional funding. They would like to get MnDOT involved because
there are some state projects scoped for this corridor in the timeframe of this project.
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Washington County Commissioner Kriesel added that the County lobbied unsuccessfully last year
for state funding and is still committed to obtaining funding from the state.
2019 – 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
City Administrator McCarty presented the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2019-2023,
including projects and funding sources by department, with costs totaling nearly $71 million. He
stated a number of items will be further refined. For instance, the potential for a surface parking
lot on corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, the build-out of Chestnut Street plaza to Main Street,
Phase 4 of City Hall, the ice arena dome replacement in 2019, development of the Aiple property
and Bridgeview Park, and major software purchases.
Community Development Director Turnblad stated the cost for a parking lot on Chestnut and
Second could be $100,000-$190,000, depending on soil conditions and whether or not a retaining
wall is needed. He recommended that the Council include $190,000 in 2019 as a planned
improvement. A major source of funding will be the Parking Enterprise Fund.
Councilmember Weidner asked how many parking spaces would the lot have; and Mr. Turnblad
answered probably 35 to 60. A surface lot would be considerably cheaper than a ramp, about
$2,000 per space compared with about $25,000 per space in a ramp.
Mr. Turnblad continued regarded that the Chestnut Street plaza, that MnDOT obtained a sizable
award in the bonding bill, which included a request for up to $2 million for the City for Chestnut.
He stated that it is not guaranteed money because the City will have to enter an agreement with
MnDOT with a design they will accept, however it is great news. He anticipated that the Chestnut
plaza can likely be constructed in 2021.
City Administrator McCarty suggested that the Council amend the CIP adding the surface parking
lot at $190,000 for 2019, and adding the $2 million in state grant funds for downtown streetscape
improvements in 2021.
Councilmember Polehna noted that the Parks Commission questioned why the stair rehabilitation
and Water Street elevated walkway are in the Parks budget. It does not make sense for those
projects to come out of Park funds.
Public Works Director Sanders stated staff will look at it.
Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adopt Resolution
2018-246, approval of 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan, with the additions of $2 million for a
Chestnut Street pedestrian plaza and $190,000 for surface parking at Second and Chestnut.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner. Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Councilmember Polehna reminded staff that he would like to see the stairs project and sidewalks
moved out of the Parks budget.
STAFF REPORTS
City Clerk Ward stated that City Clerk Beth Wolf will take her place when she retires, starting
with the first meeting in December.
Community Development Director Turnblad updated the Council on City Hall remodeling.
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City Administrator McCarty reminded the Council of the Crosby Hotel ribbon cutting this
Thursday, and the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities meeting November 29 in Golden
Valley.
Councilmember Junker stated he received emails from downtown businesses regarding the
relocation of the Ice Castle. Some of them feel that the City did not put its best foot forward and
that is why they left. He noted there were extenuating circumstances.
City Administrator McCarty responded that the Council initially approved the Ice Castle for
Lowell Park, then Bridgeview Park when Ice Castles realized that MnDOT bridge rehab
equipment would remain on the north side of the bridge through December. Factors related to
Bridgeview Park included logistical considerations, concern about protecting sanitary sewer, need
to arrange shuttle service and other issues. Ice Castles ran out of time to make all that happen. He
stated staff, Chamber and business leadership was in constant contact with Ice Castles to try to
figure out an alternative. Ice Castles pursued other options and got approval from Excelsior last
week. The City has sent notes to Ice Castles welcoming them back in future. He recognized it is
a loss to the business community.
Mayor Kozlowski stated he was aware of everybody scrambling to try to make it work. He
believes Ice Castles will come back in the future, especially considering the gorgeous restored
1932 bridge they will have as a backdrop.
Public Works Director Sanders reported that bridge rehab is expected to be completed in mid-
June.
Mayor Kozlowski recessed the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor
Kozlowski
Absent: None
Staff present: City Administrator McCarty
City Attorney Land
Police Chief Gannaway
Fire Chief Glaser
Public Works Director Sanders
Community Development Director Turnblad
City Clerk Ward
City Clerk Wolf
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CANVASS OF CITY GENERAL ELECTION
City Clerk Ward presented the results of the municipal election: Mayor Kozlowski; Ward 1, Ryan
Collins; Ward 4, Michael Polehna.
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to approve the election
results.
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Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
City Clerk Ward thanked all the staff and election judges who helped make the election process
run smoothly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of the October 16, 2018 regular and recessed meeting minutes
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to approve the minutes of
the October 16, 2018 regular and recessed meeting. All in favor.
PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
Service Award - David Johnson, Stillwater Township Board of Supervisors
Mayor Kozlowski read a service award to be presented to David Johnson, Stillwater Township
Board of Supervisors, for building a solid relationship with the City of Stillwater and spearheading
the negotiation of the Orderly Annexation Agreement, which became a model for relations
between cities and townships.
OPEN FORUM
Request from Settlers Glen Homeowners Association for Hockey Rink in Prairie Park
Craig Novacek, representing Settlers Glen homeowners, requested that the Council consider
installing two rinks in Prairie Park one hockey rink and one regular. He presented a petition and
stated residents are willing to maintain them.
Councilmember Polehna stated the residents are interested in a permanent rink with boards, which
could be converted to a basketball hoop or some other use for summer. He emphasized that
residents will help with maintenance. He added that the Parks Commission decided this year to
cut back on the number of smaller rinks so the City can better care for the larger rinks.
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to refer the request for
hockey rinks for Prairie Park to the Parks Commission. All in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution 2018-238, Directing the Payment of Bills
Resolution 2018-239, approving assignment agreement with the Veterans’ Memorial
Committee for 2019
Possible approval of sanitary sewer adjustments
Possible approval of temporary liquor license – Washington County
Resolution 2018-241, approving Assessment Appeal Waiver Agreement for Heifort Hills
Estates
Resolution 2018-242, a resolution amending Resolution 2018-130 and the Assessment Appeal
Waiver Agreement for Nottingham Village
Resolution 2018-243, a resolution amending the Development Agreement relating to Westridge
Resolution 2018-244, a resolution amending Resolution 2018-129 and the Assessment Appeal
Waiver Agreement for Boutwell Farms
Resolution 2018-245, approving proposal of Summit Companies for installation of new fire
alarm system for City Hall and transferring funds from the Capital Reserve Fund to
complete the work
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Possible approval to purchase capital outlay items for Library public access network - MIS
Possible approval to purchase of Granicus Encoding Appliance (Web streaming) - MIS
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent
Agenda.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. 2018-54. A public hearing to consider a request by Brian and Sonja Larson, property
owners, for a Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use permit for the property at 807 4th Street
North in the RB district.
Community Development Director Turnblad stated that Brian and Sonja Larson have applied for
a Zoning Text Amendment (ZAT) which would allow for nonconforming commercial uses to be
changed to another nonconforming commercial use through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
process. A local wellness studio wishes to rent the space they own at 807 4th Street North for
small rehab and physical fitness space. The City ordinance would not allow that to happen. He
stated that, in updating the Comprehensive Plan, a desire from the community has been expressed
to maintain existing pockets of commercial uses in residential neighborhoods. The Larsons are
proposing a change in the ordinance that would allow nonconforming uses to change to other
nonconforming uses as long as they are compatible with the neighborhood and the Comprehensive
Plan. The Planning Commission looked at the suggestion and recommended the language
currently proposed, feeling that it would work just as well if it is done administratively, if the use
is essentially the same or more restrictive.
City Attorney Land suggested additional language stating that if a use changes, and if it moves
toward less impact, it could be allowed administratively. Therefore, staff proposes an alteration
to the language contained in the applicant’s request. In addition to the Planning Commission’s
recommendation, staff recommends the following be added to the ZAT: “However, once a
structure or parcel of land has been placed in a more restrictive nonconforming use, it shall not
return to a less restrictive nonconforming use.”
Councilmember Junker pointed out that parking could be a concern, in that residents would not
want 40 cars parking up and down the street if a business changes. He noted that the site has no
onsite parking.
Mr. Turnblad replied that if a new use will generate more parking demand than it does today, it
could not be approved administratively.
Mayor Kozlowski asked, if it moves in the direction of more conformity, then staff would be able
to administratively approve it or it could be appealed to the Council; and Mr. Turnblad responded
yes.
On a question by Councilmember Junker about the 2040 comprehensive plan, was this
neighborhood identified as a neighborhood area; and Mr. Turnblad replied yes. There about 12
buildings that are currently nonconforming buildings in residential neighborhoods scattered
throughout the City. In land use theory, going from commercial to industrial is considered to be
the wrong direction. Going from intense retail, for instance, to a less intense use is the direction
that is becoming more conforming.
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Councilmember Weidner countered that the property is historic and was built into the
neighborhood - it was always a business. He questioned why the City would require it to
constantly go in the least restrictive way. The term “compatible” seems vague and ambiguous.
The business going in does not seem to be less restrictive, but it does seem compatible with the
neighborhood. He does not like the requirement that says that it has to be less intense when a
business serves a purpose in the neighborhood. He supports the idea that if it becomes a more
intense use then it comes to the Council who can approve or disapprove it.
Mr. Turnblad indicated that a hearing could be set before either the Council or Planning
Commission, but either way a more intense use would get a public hearing. This new language
can be put in the ordinance and brought back for second reading at the next meeting.
Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing.
Brian Larson, 2008 Hazel Court, applicant, stated the property at 807 North 4th Street has been
commercial for over 130 years, and buildings like this are part of the neighborhood, making it
more walkable and livable. This property started as a church in 1882 and was a general store for
about 50 years starting around 1900, then an Antique store, and for the last 30 years or so, an
office. The reason it is an historic resource is that it had the flexibility to change with the times.
He has tenants who want to lease it. To keep it viable in the neighborhood, that kind of flexibility
is needed. He does not object to administrative approval. The only objection he has concerns the
“however” clause stating that it cannot return back to its former use from a less intense use. This
would mean he could never return it to its former office use, which worked wonderfully for the
last 30 years. He asked the Council to approve the proposal as recommended by Planning and
strike the “however” clause.
Mayor Kozlowski closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Land suggested leaving the “however” clause, but adding language at the end so it
reads “However once a structure or parcel of land has been placed in a more restrictive
nonconforming use, it shall not return to a less restrictive nonconforming use without a
conditional use permit from the City Council.”
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt first reading
of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Sec. 31-216, Nonconforming Use Regulations as
recommended by staff and City Attorney.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Case No. 2018-55. A public hearing to consider a request by Stephen Nelson, property owner, for a
Zoning Map Amendment and Re-subdivision for the property located at 7770 Minar Lane North in
the AP District.
Community Development Director Turnblad stated that Stephen and Kathleen Nelson have
submitted a request to subdivide their 2.51 acre homestead lot at 7770 Minar Lane North into two
lots. The lot for the existing house would have 1.31 acres and the vacant lot would have 1.20
acres. Though a moratorium exists in the Minar Neighborhood prohibiting lot splits for a year,
this application was submitted prior to the effective date. Staff finds code regulations to be
satisfied, and finds the rezoning to be consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan. Therefore,
staff recommends approval of the first reading of the rezoning ordinance and adoption of the
resolution approving the re-subdivision, with three conditions.
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Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing.
Steve Nelson, applicant, stated the property almost looks out of conformity right now because it
is an empty spot between all the houses. He has no intentions of putting a house there for a long
time. Only 22 of the lots are able to be split. Most are not split-able because of the watershed areas
and the configuration of the lots. If the Council decides to run City sewer and water there, he has
no issue with that either.
Mayor Kozlowski closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution
2018-247, a resolution approving the re-subdivision of Lot 4, Block 1, Boutwell Valley Estates Case
No. 2018-55.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner. Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt first reading of
an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 31, entitled Zoning Ordinance, by amending
the zoning map of the City to rezone certain property within the AP-Agricultural Preservation District
by adding them to the RA-One Family Residential District.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner. Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
A public hearing to consider an Ordinance rescinding the Transportation Adequacy Fee that is
currently charged to developers for offsite transportation impacts.
Community Development Director Turnblad informed the Council that the Minnesota Supreme
Court ruled that fees such as Stillwater’s transportation impact fee can no longer be imposed upon
subdivisions. Chapter 39A needs to be repealed in its entirety. Staff recommends approving the
first reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Kozlowski
closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to approve the first
reading of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 39A of the Stillwater City Code.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Possible ordering preparation of feasibility report for 2019 Street Improvement project
Public Works Director Sanders explained the proposed 2019 Street Improvement Project. The
total length of the intended streets is 4.6 miles. The feasibility study will examine conditions,
subsurface soils, curb needs, storm sewer needs, sidewalk considerations, and utility needs. Staff
recommends the Council pass a resolution authorizing the preparation of a Feasibility Study.
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Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to adopt Resolution
2018-248, resolution ordering preparation of feasibility report for 2019 Street Improvement Project,
Project 2019-02.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Possible designation study for 709 South 2nd Street
Community Development Director Turnblad explained that per the process outlined in the
Demolition Ordinance, staff is requesting the Council’s authorization of the preparation of a
designation study for the residential structure located at 709 2nd Street South. The Heritage
Preservation Commission determined the home to be an historic resource because the property
was built as a speculation home by the Seymour, Sabin & Co. (SS&C) in 1875, and it may possibly
be one of the first spec homes to be built. It also is associated with John F. Conklin, a former City
of Stillwater street commissioner who was the first homeowner. He further stated that in 2013 the
residence was identified as a contributing building to the East Half, Churchill, Nelson, and
Slaughter’s Addition Local Historic District. Aside from a sag in the NW foundation, no structural
deficiencies have been found. The applicants submitted a $304,788 estimate for a whole house
and garage remodel. They indicated a new buyer would like to build a home similar to the one at
925 2nd Street South; the applicant’s demolition estimate (and that home’s 2016 construction
valuation) equals $318,000. The Washington County Assessor’s office has indicated the structure
has normal condition and a 2018 valuation of $176,100. This falls within the Metropolitan
Council’s 2016 Affordable Purchase Price. Staff recommends the Council approve the preparation
of a designation study for the structure.
On a question by Councilmember Weidner about the public purpose of saving the building; and
Mr. Turnblad answered that the City has a body of ordinances reflecting the belief that historic
structures are a resource that should be saved, as part of what is uniquely Stillwater. If remodeled
correctly this home could become affordable housing, so there are several public purposes.
Councilmember Junker noted that with a demolition permit, the house could be moved out of
Stillwater and still preserved. He recalled a house near Chilikoot that was similarly saved. It was
remodeled, but has nowhere near the character of an 1800’s house.
Mr. Turnblad pointed out that the house still has the fenestration of the windows, massing, general
shape, and same height as the original. Short of doing a museum quality restoration, which is not
really the intent of the ordinance, the ordinance serves to give another generation of use to a
building before it is torn down. He stated the Council has two options: set the designation study
in motion if it seems reasonable to try to save building, or if it is beyond saving, then do not order
the study and staff can issue the demolition permit.
Scott Johnson, property owner, informed the Council that he lives next door and has owned the
property for four years, keeping it up as best he could. It has been vacant for 10 years. Before
ordering a costly study, he encouraged Councilmembers to walk through the house with him. It
was a hoarder’s home and has been airing out for four years. He has a builder who is committed
to building an appropriate home on this lot.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to order a designation
study for the property at 709 South Second Street.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
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Request by Bruce & Linda Livermore to delete preliminary plat condition of approval pertaining to
tree replacement requirement.
Community Development Director Turnblad stated that on September 4, 2018, the City Council
approved Resolution No. 2018-189, approving the Preliminary Plat for Neal Meadows 7th
Addition. A condition of approval included: Tree removal in excess of five trees per lot will
require a 1:1 replacement for each tree removed in excess of five. A tree preservation and removal
plan must be submitted if more than five trees are to be removed on any lot. And, replacement
trees shall be installed according to the standards found in City Code Section 31-522. Any
replacement trees that are necessary must be installed prior to release of the grading escrow for
the specific lot. The property owners have requested removal of condition #7. Staff does not
believe tree replacement will be required, since removing more than five trees from each lot does
not seem to be necessary to provide sewer and water service. Consequently, keeping condition #7
in place should not cause a hardship.
Bruce Livermore, applicant, stated he is asking for a modification, not for the condition to be
stricken. He is planning to subdivide and sell the west half of the property. He proceeded to the
point of having an approved zoning plan and was surprised because this condition was not
included in the original staff report he received prior to the August Planning Commission meeting.
In order to build any house, many of the trees will have to be removed. The requirement equates
to 58 trees per acre on this .29 acre lot. In contrast, large developers are required to plant 10 trees
per acre. The condition is an unreasonable burden in trying to sell the property.
Councilmember Weidner asked the applicant what is a reasonable number of trees to retain; and
Mr. Livermore replied three per lot of this size to correspond to new developments as a minimum
number. Looking at other lots in the overall neighborhood, five to six, maybe seven trees per lot
is reasonable.
Mr. Turnblad stated that the condition was added by the Planning Commission. Staff’s
interpretation of the code is that redevelopment applies only to whatever it takes to get services
in there. It likely will not take out more than 10 trees to put in two service connections, one per
each lot, so staff does not think it will ever trigger the condition, which is why it was not in the
staff report. For redevelopment of these lot splits, the 35% removal only pertains to what is
required to do, which is sewer and water. Mr. Livermore can sell the lot to someone and the future
lot owner, they can take down every tree if they want.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to deny the request to
delete the preliminary plat condition of approval.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Request for Special Use Permit Exemption for May 26 and September 1 - Stillwater Public Library
Library Venue Coordinator Sandy Ellis explained that the Library is seeking an exemption to the
outside event noise conditions (condition 6) of the Library’s Special Use Permit for the Sundays
of May 26, 2019, and September 1, 2019. Both dates are on a Sunday of a holiday weekend where
the following Monday is a holiday. She has contacted the neighbors to ask if they had any
objections and has not had any replies. She added that the parties scheduled to hold events on
May 26 and September 1 would like to use the space with amplified music until 10:00 p.m. The
Library Board approved the request for those two dates, but per the SUP, such exemptions also
require City Council approval.
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Councilmember Weidner inquired what events are scheduled; and Ms. Ellis replied they are both
weddings. One was booked in December 2017 and the other was booked in September 2018
before the rule was put in place.
Councilmember Weidner stated he does not want to create the impression that these rules do not
mean anything. Since the two events were booked prior to the condition, he feels the City should
honor the pre-existing expectation.
Ms. Ellis added that as part of this process, it was decided the Library would not be asking for
any other requests for Sunday exemptions.
Councilmember Menikheim noted that Ms. Ellis will be around until a replacement is found. She
is not going to be with the Library any longer. He thanked Ms. Ellis for her dedicated work as
venue coordinator.
Councilmember Weidner acknowledged Ms. Ellis for helping to change the culture and hear the
voices of the neighbors.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Menikheim, to grant the SUP
exemption for May 26, 2019 and September 1, 2019.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Possible adoption of resolution accepting State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond Grant in the
amount of $1.65 million for the St. Croix Riverbank Restoration and Riverwalk Projects
City Administrator McCarty reported that this involves the grant money included in the state bond
from the last legislative session. It will allow the City to request reimbursement for this portion
of the funds.
Mayor Kozlowski thanked Councilmembers Weidner and Polehna and Senator Housley for their
work.
Councilmember Weidner thanked Representative Lohmer for her work on the issue.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution
2018-249, accepting State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond Grant in the amount of $1.65
million for the St. Croix Riverbank Restoration and Riverwalk Projects.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
Possible approval of first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 43, Liquor
City Attorney Land presented proposed City Code revisions to Chapter 43, the liquor ordinance
incorporating new types of liquor licenses allowed by state law.
Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt first reading
of an ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the Stillwater City Code regarding liquor.
Ayes: Councilmembers Menikheim, Junker, Weidner, Polehna, and Mayor Kozlowski
Nays: None
COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS
There were no communications/requests.
City Council Meeting November 13, 2018
Page 11 of 11
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
There were no Council request items.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED
COMMUNICATION UNDER 13D.05 SUBD. 3(B) TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adjourn to closed
session. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 8:49 p.m.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
Resolution 2018-238, Directing the Payment of Bills
Resolution 2018-239, approving assignment agreement with the Veterans’ Memorial Committee
for 2019
Resolution 2018-240, not used
Resolution 2018-241, approving Assessment Appeal Waiver Agreement for Heifort Hills Estates
Resolution 2018-242, a resolution amending Resolution 2018-130 and the Assessment Appeal
Waiver Agreement for Nottingham Village
Resolution 2018-243, a resolution amending the Development Agreement relating to Westridge
Resolution 2018-244, a resolution amending Resolution 2018-129 and the Assessment Appeal
Waiver Agreement for Boutwell Farms
Resolution 2018-245, approving proposal of Summit Companies for installation of new fire alarm
system for City Hall and transferring funds from the Capital Reserve Fund to complete the
work
Resolution 2018-246, approval of 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution 2018-247, a resolution approving the re-subdivision of Lot 4, Block 1, Boutwell
Valley Estates Case No. 2018-55
Resolution 2018-248, resolution ordering preparation of feasibility report for 2019 Street
Improvement Project, Project 2019-02
Resolution 2018-249, accepting State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond Grant in the amount
of $1.65 million for the St. Croix Riverbank Restoration and Riverwalk Projects
RESOLUTION 2018-251
DIRECTING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota,
that the bills set forth and itemized on Exhibit "A" totaling $204,019.45 are hereby
approved for payment, and that checks be issued for the payment thereof. The
complete list of bills (Exhibit "A") is on file in the office of the City Clerk and may be
inspected upon request.
Adopted by the Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION #2018-251
LIST OF BILLS
Action Rental Inc.
Advanced Sportswear
Bolton and Menk Inc.
Burschville Construction Inc.
Cintas Corporation
Comcast
ECM Publishers
Enterprise FM Trust
Fire Safety U.S.A.
Heritage Printing Inc.
J.P. Cooke Co.
Kath Companies
Loffler Companies
Madden Galanter Hansen LLP
Marchetti Joseph
Marshall Electric Company
Menards
Midway Ford
National Reprographics LLC
Northern Tool
Office Depot
Quill Corporation
Rose Floral
Stillwater & Oak Park Heights CVB
Stillwater Armory Fund
Stillwater Motor Company
Streichers
.Tessman Seed Co. St. Paul
Thomson Reuters
Uline Inc
Voyant Communications
Washington County Public Works
Welle Scott
LIBRARY
Concrete and mixing trailer
Uniforms
Professional services
CR 96 & Manning hydrant
Uniforms & mat cleaning service
Cable TV
Canvassing Board 2018
Lease vehicles
Equipment repair supplies
Parking warning notices
Dog tags
Fuel oil
Copier Lease
Labor Relations Services
Reimburse for Work Boots
Replace bulbs & photo eye on north side of building
Supplies
2019 Ford F350
Scans
Tools
Office supplies
Supplies
Sympathy flowers
Lodging Tax
Class room
Vehicle service
Uniform supplies -SWAT
Supplies
Information Charges
Nitrile gloves
Phone
Paint
Goal setting workshop Jan 2019
Abbott Paint Gallery Paint
Bestler Construction Services lie 6/9 Ramp Incident -Ramp Entrance Repair
Cengage Learning Materials -Adult Fiction
Friends of the Stillwater Public Library Friends Reimbursement for October Sales
lnYo Entertainment Programs -Adult (SPLF)
Kwikboost Charging Station
Polley Megan Supplies -Staff Reimbursement
Recorded Books Inc Materials -Audio (AAB)
Page 1
190.00
783.00
2,827.50
4,450.00
204.80
49.39
19.00
22,128.92
516.55
72.58
91.40
4,225.49
2,489.82
4,452.10
99.99
2,795.00
17.44
23,373.84
459.23
287.93
57.73
27.17
82.94
89,184.15
60.00
29.24
25.99
617.00
141.94
225.66
529.75
976.72
500.00
302.37
850.00
120.72
362.00
150.00
1,143.00
5.36
29.99
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION #2018-251
ADDENDUM
Comcast
Kelly & Lemmons PA
My Alarm Center
Xcel Energy
Adopted by the City Council this
20th Day of November, 2018
Internet
Professional Services
Monitoring
Energy
Page 2
134.90
16,533.00
98.82
22,297.02
TOTAL 204,019.45
RESOLUTION 2018-256
ADOPTING DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES
PROJECT NO. 0001
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Stillwater to certify to the County the
delinquent utility charges.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Stillwater, Minnesota, which the attached list constitutes the delinquent sewer charges and
is hereby levied as an assessment against those parcels and the total is $134,434.13.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Utility Billings
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Project #0001 - 1 Year -10% Interest
Property ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
19 .030 .20.12 .0011 $100.20 29.030.20.32.0083 $349.00
19.030 .20.13.0017 $390.60 29.030.20.33.0010 $1,660.20
19 .030 .20.14.0018 $62.75 29.030.20.33 .0048 $349.00
19.030.20.21.0022 $172.90 29.030.20.34.0010 $1,166.85
19.030.20.22.0011 $349 .00 29.030.20.34 .0020 $445.80
19 .030 .20.24 .0027 $79.55 29.030.20.34.0045 $248.45
19.030.20.31.0087 $146.75 29.030.20.34.0057 $3,065.80
19.030.20.34.0026 $349.00 29.030.20.34.0084 $411.40
19.030 .20.34.0034 $237.25 29.030.20.34.0085 $364 .20
19.030.20.34.0055 $118.75 29.030.20.34.0105 $379.40
19.030.20.34.0060 $447.40 29 .030.20.41.0004 $147.30
19.030 .20.34.0061 $90.75 29.030.20.41.0036 $156.10
19.030.20.41.0009 $115.60 29.030.20.41.0055 $509.80
19.030.20.42.0007 $180.35 29.030 .20.41.0092 $349.00
19 .030.20.42.0011 $536.00 29.030.20.41.0093 $349 .00
19 .030.20.44.0046 $254.05 29 .030.20.41 .0104 $914 .25
20.030 .20.13 .0011 $91.95 29.030.20.41.0105 $630.60
20.030 .20.21.0019 $306.05 29.030.20.41.0116 $375.40
20.030.20.21.0020 $655.40 29.030.20.42.0009 $523.40
20.030 .20.21.0050 $349.00 29.030.20.42.0011 $568.20
20.030 .20.22.0022 $354.60 29.030.20.42.0020 $417 .00
20.030.20.23.0007 $184.10 29 .030.20 .42 .0022 $196.00
20.030 .20.24.0009 $349.00 29.030.20.43.0005 $96.35
20.030.20.33.0036 $379.40 29.030.20.43.0016 $349.00
20.030.20.33.003 7 $394.30 29.030.20.43.0019 $723.40
20.030.20.33.0070 $400.20 29.030.20.43.0027 $489 .00
20.030.20.33.0071 $356.60 29.030.20.43 .0030 $349.00
20.030.20.34 .0012 $96.35 29 .030.20.43 .003 7 $127.95
20 .030 .20.43 .0055 $440.20 29.030.20.43.0041 $90.75
20.030 .20.44.0053 $886.60 29.030.20.43.0078 $357.70
21.030 .20.13 .0020 $371.40 29.030.20.44.0020 $562.60
21.030 .20.13.0044 $150.50 29.030.20.44 .0024 $354.60
21.030.20.13.0053 $349.00 29.030 .20.44 .0041 $349.00
21 .030.20.13 .0062 $349.00 29.030 .20.44.0054 $349.00
21.030 .20.13 .0064 $349.00 29.030.20.44.0055 $399.40
21.030.20.13.0076 $489.00 29.030.20.44.0104 $390.60
21.030.20.14.0005 $379.40 29.030.20.44.0114 $349.00
21.030 .20.14.0010 $62.75 29.030.20.44 .0116 $517 .80
21.030.20.14.0033 $379 .40 29.030.20.44 .0118 $458.60
21.030 .20.14.0034 $578.60 29.030.20.44.0128 $1,066.60
21.030.20.24.0015 $62.75 30.030.20.11.0014 $59.25
21.030.20.24.0028 $349.00 30.030.20.21.0008 $59.05
21.030 .20.24.0040 $515.40 30.030.20.32.0041 $208.20
21.030.20.32.0003 $383.15 30.030.20.33.0032 $509 .80
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Ut ility Billings
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Project #0001 -1 Year -10% Interest
Prop e rty ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
21 .030 .20 .33.0002 $268.45 30.030.20.33 .0033 $643 .40
21 .030.20.33.0012 $156.10 30.030.20.33 .0036 $68.35
21 .030 .20.33.0070 $150.50 30.030.20 .33.0055 $602.60
21 .030.20.34.0022 $376.45 30 .030.20.33 .0083 $873 .80
21 .030 .20.34.0027 $633.80 30.030.20.34.0042 $780 .20
21.030 .20.34.0050 $146.75 30.030.20.34.0050 $110.15
21.030.20.34 .0053 $71 .00 30.030.20.41.0006 $634 .60
21.030.20.34.0076 $62.75 30.030.20.41.0036 $349.00
21.030 .20.34.0142 $422.20 30.030.20.44.0046 $349.00
21.030 .20.34.0146 $405.80 30.030.20.44.0056 $262 .25
21 .030 .20.42 .0007 $62.75 31.030.20.11.0038 $332.40
21.030 .20.42.0009 $412.45 31.030.20.11.0085 $432.20
21.030 .20.42.0062 $87.75 31.030.20.11.0088 $470.60
21.030.20.43 .0003 $237 .25 31.030.20.11.0090 $593 .00
21.030 .20.43 .0021 $349.00 31.030.20.11.0098 $349 .00
21 .030 .20.43.0054 $566.60 31.030.20.12 .0020 $247 .65
28 .030 .20.11.0035 $446 .50 31 .030.20.14.0030 $50 .00
28 .030 .20.12.0006 $349.00 31.030.20.14.0068 $349.00
28 .030.20.12.0026 $409.80 31.030.20.22.0039 $157 .95
28 .030 .20.12.0029 $349.00 31.030.20.24 .0013 $987.40
28.030.20.12.0048 $225 .40 31.030.20.24.0042 $349 .00
28 .030.20.12.0063 $962.60 31.030.20.31.0071 $73 .95
28.030 .20.12.0078 $708.40 31.030.20.31.0078 $668 .20
28.030.20.12 .0115 $695.50 31.030.20.31 .0084 $118.75
28.030.20.13.0076 $349.00 31.030.20.31 .0092 $440.20
28.030.20.13.0116 $744.00 31.030.20.41 .0021 $349.00
28.030.20.13.0139 $349.00 31.030.20.41 .004 7 $349.00
28 .030.20.13 .0169 $140.90 31.030.20.41.0050 $175.50
28 .030.20.21.0013 $304.65 32.030.20.11.0017 $470 .60
28 .030.20.21.0016 $349.00 32 .030.20.12 .0012 $87.75
28 .030.20.21 .0022 $237.25 32 .030 .20.12.0048 $101.58
28.030.20.21.0023 $523.40 32.030.20.12.0070 $174.80
28.030.20.21.0029 $349.00 32 .030.20.13 .0029 $417.00
28 .030 .20.21.0077 $394.45 32 .030.20.13 .0033 $179.40
28 .030 .20.21.0079 $288.60 32.030.20.13 .0047 $448 .40
28 .030.20.21.0103 $324.10 32 .030.20.13 .0060 $62 .75
28.030 .20.21.0107 $493.00 32 .030.20.13 .0065 $473 .80
28 .030 .20.21.0117 $604.20 32.030.20.13 .0073 $594 .60
28.030 .20.21.0137 $375.65 32 .030.20.13 .0087 $349 .00
28.030.20.22.0043 $483.40 32.030.20.13 .0095 $150.50
28.030.20.22.0054 $440.20 32.030.20.13 .0097 $349 .00
28.030.20.22.0075 $349.00 32.030.20.14.0080 $769 .00
28.030.20.22.0076 $392.20 32.030.20.14.0093 $566.80
28.030.20.22.0089 $349.00 32.030.20.21.0038 $167.10
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Utility Billings
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Project #0001 -1 Year -10% Interest
Pro pe rty ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
28 .0 30.20.22.0092 $440.20 32.030.20.21.0043 $349.00
28 .030.20.22.0095 $349.00 32.030.20.22.0009 $62 .75
28 .030 .20.23.0015 $349.00 32.030.20.22.0010 $162 .70
28.0 30.20.23.0031 $199 .00 32.030.20 .22 .0012 $479 .40
2 8 .0 30.20.23.0047 $349.00 32.030.20.22.0020 $129.95
28 .030 .20.23.0056 $90.20 32.030.20.22.0046 $561.00
28 .030.20.23.0070 $126.40 32.030.20.22.0054 $203.30
28.030.20.23.0113 $588.20 32.030.20.22.0059 $354 .60
28 .030.20.23.0123 $349.00 32.030.20.22 .0065 $349 .00
28 .030.20.23.0133 $143.25 32 .030.20 .22 .0085 $349.00
28 .030.20.23 .0136 $349.00 32.030.20.22.0107 $349.00
28 .030 .20.23.0140 $249.00 32.030.20.23.0034 $107.55
28 .030.20.24.0028 $394.60 32.030.20.23.0035 $175.50
28 .030.20.24.004 7 $405.80 32.030.20.23.0046 $553 .00
28 .030 .20.24.0075 $107.55 32.030.20.23.0055 $403 .40
28 .030 .20.24.0102 $349.00 32.030.20.32.0030 $2,271.90
28 .030 .20 .24.0111 $324.00 32.030.20.32 .0066 $62.75
28.030 .20 .31.0021 $210.00 32.030.20.33.0015 $2,177.00
28.030.20.31.0024 $156.10 32.030.20.43.0012 $2,996.20
28.030.20.31.0031 $349.00 33.030.20.11 .0013 $349 .00
28.030.20.31.0042 $349.00 33 .030.20 .11 .0017 $489.00
28 .030 .20.31.0049 $349.00 33.030.20.11.0040 $547.20
28 .030 .20.31.0098 $349.00 33.030.20.11.0044 $676.20
28 .030.20.31.0123 $238.20 33.030.20.11.0086 $324.00
28.030 .20.31.0131 $175.50 33.030.20.11.0109 $205 .50
28.030 .20.31.0134 $568.20 33.030.20.11.0111 $585 .00
28.030.20.31.0135 $502.00 33.030.20.11 .0126 $497 .00
28 .030.20.32 .0034 $386.60 33.030.20.11.0136 $364.20
28.030.20 .32.0058 $379.40 33.030.20.12.0035 $349.00
28.030.20.32.0074 $167.30 33.030.20.12.0039 $502.00
28.030.20.32.0075 $417.00 33.030.20.12.0049 $379 .40
28.030.20.32.0099 $371.40 33.030.20 .12 .0051 $349.00
28.030.20.32.0114 $1,329.90 33.030.20.12.0080 $369.00
28 .030.20.32 .0115 $287.25 33.030.20.12.0086 $249.00
28.030 .20.32.0116 $55.75 33.030.20.12.0091 $349.00
28.030 .20.32.0117 $287.25 33.030.20.12.0121 $62 .75
28.030 .20.32.0118 $1,216.30 33.030.20.12.0130 $175 .50
28.030 .20.32.0124 $62.75 33.030.20.12 .0146 $447.40
28.030 .20 .32 .0125 $540.20 33.030.20.12.0156 $349.00
28 .030.20.32.0142 $502.00 33 .030.20.13 .0024 $52.00
28.030 .20 .33.0061 $349.00 33.030.20.13.0029 $199.90
28.030.20.33.0074 $502.00 33.030.20.13.0030 $749.20
28.030.20.33.0083 $449.00 33.030.20.13 .0035 $124.35
28.030.20.33.0086 $717.00 33.030.20.13.0045 $785.80
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of De liq uent Utility Billings
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Project #0001 - 1 Year -10% Interest
Property ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
28.030.20 .33.0100 $955.40 33.03 0.20.13.0057 $349 .00
28.030.20 .33.0114 $349.00 33.030.20.13.0061 $349 .00
28.030.20 .33.0125 $561.80 33.030.20.13.0064 $1,382.60
28.030 .20 .34.0004 $349.00 33.0 3 0.20.14.0003 $62.75
28.030.20.34 .0007 $349.00 33.030.20.14.0013 $62 .75
28.030.20.34.0110 $744.20 33.030.20.14.0015 $473.80
28.030.20.41.0035 $330.00 33.030.20.14.0025 $625 .80
28.030.20.41.0053 $652.00 33.030.20.14.0051 $447.40
28.030.20.41 .0096 $680.20 33.030.20.14.0067 $349.00
28.030.20.42 .0070 $349.00 33.030.20.14.0071 $83.80
28.030.20.42 .0089 $349.00 33.030.20.14.0075 $517 .20
28.030.20.42.0100 $902.00 33.030.20.14.0120 $349.00
28.030.20.42 .0116 $598.60 33.030.20.14.0128 $349.00
28.030.20.42 .0118 $354.60 33.030.20.14.0132 $381.00
28.030.20.42.0133 $636.20 33.030.20.21.0019 $526 .60
28.030.20.43.0059 $416.65 33.030.20.21.0041 $349 .00
28.030.20.43.0107 $62.75 33.030.20.21.0067 $349 .00
29.030.20.14 .0027 $163.55 33.030.20.21.0116 $379.40
29.030.20 .14.0032 $62.75 33.030.20.21.0123 $369.80
29.030.20.14 .0049 $95.45 33.030.20.24.0027 $486.60
29.030.20.14.0066 $349.00 33.030.20.31.0065 $349.00
29.030 .20.21.0030 $443.40 33.030.20.31.0074 $112.00
29.030.20.24.0011 $481.00 33.030.20.32.0009 $553.00
29 .030.20.24 .0050 $509.00 33.030.20.32.0016 $2,648 .40
29.030.20.24.0051 $532.20 33.030.20.32.0023 $698.00
29.030.20.31.0031 $491.20 33.030.20.41.0012 $270.00
29.030.20.31.0052 $417.00 34.030.20.22 .0076 $407.40
29.030.20.32.0028 $276 .60 34.030.20.23.0037 $324.00
29.030.20.32 .0044 $379.40 34.030.20.23.0090 $369 .80
29.030.20.32.0068 $547.40 34.030.20.23.0094 $468.20
29.030 .20 .32.0073 $98.95 Total $134,343.13
RESOLUTION 2018-257
ADOPTING DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES
PROJECT NO. 0002
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Stillwater to certify to the County the
delinquent solid waste bill charges .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Stillwater, Minnesota, which the attached list constitutes the delinquent solid waste
bill charges and is hereby levied as an assessment against those parcels and the total
is $73,280.47.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 20th day of November 2018.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Garbage (Waste Management)
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Waste Management
Project #0002 - 1 Year -10% Interest
Property ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
19.030.20.13.0017 372.02 29.030 .20.41.0092 375.77
19.030.20 .13.0040 87.91 29.030.20.41.0093 264.04
19.030.20.14.0018 256.07 29.030 .20.41.0105 325.19
19.030.20.21.0022 135.47 29 .030 .20.41 .0116 345.86
19.030.20 .22.0011 419.56 29.030.20.42.0011 379.31
19.030.20.34.0026 77.97 29.030.20.43.0004 89.54
19.030.20.34.0034 280.16 29.030 .20.43.0005 333.50
19.030.20 .34.0060 298.98 29 .030 .20.43 .0016 340.07
19.030.20.42.0011 288.73 29.030.20.43.0019 77.54
19.030.20.43.0005 309.97 29.030 .20.43.0020 324.87
19.030 .20.43.0036 190.82 29.030.20.43.0030 500.00
20.030.20.21.0015 381.08 29.030.20.43.0041 315.81
20.030.20.21.0020 322.11 29.030.20.43.0047 77.54
20.030.20.21.0050 343.99 29.030 .20.43.0062 92.91
20.030.20.23.0007 95.82 29.030 .20.43.0075 270.14
20.030.20.24.0009 411.61 29 .030.20.44 .0020 310.53
20.030.20.33.0037 298.77 29.030 .20.44.0024 356.21
20.030.20.33.0070 426.02 29.030.20.44.0054 405.31
20.030.20.44.0053 165.13 29.030.20.44.0055 241.24
21.030.20.13.0053 276.27 29.030.20.44.0114 376.96
21 .030.20.13 .0062 195.66 29.030 .20.44.0116 308.66
21.030.20.13.0064 322.11 29.030 .20.44.0118 326.65
21.030.20.14.0005 336.89 30.030.20.11.0011 239.76
21.030.20.14.0033 331.45 30.030.20.13.0009 486.94
21.030.20 .14.0034 413 .64 30.030.20 .33.0032 377.50
21.030.20.24.0015 72.54 30.030.20.33.0036 208.87
21.030.20.24.0028 211.75 30.030 .20.33.0055 459.51
21.030 .20.34.0027 532.85 30.030 .20.34.0032 351.34
21.030 .20.34.0042 190.82 30 .030 .20 .41.0036 378.52
21.030.20.34.0076 364.38 30.030.20.44.0046 437.15
21.030.20.34.0142 300.33 31.030.20.11.0038 162.20
21.030.20.34.0146 378.47 31.030.20.11.0085 361.15
21.030.20.34.0158 440.44 31.030.20.11.0090 403.78
21.030.20.42.0009 406.68 31.030 .20.11.0091 476.70
21.030.20 .43.0074 325.81 31.030.20.11.0098 324.93
28.030.20 .12.0026 324.99 31.030.20.12.0007 291.83
28.030.20 .12.0029 268.81 31.030.20.13.0045 316.27
28.030.20 .12.0048 510.78 31.030.20.14.0068 463.38
28.030.20 .12.0063 92.91 31.030.20.24.0026 321.55
28.030.20.12.0078 662.88 31.030.20.24.0042 416.23
28.030.20.12.0115 394.12 31.030 .20.24.0045 445.80
28.030.20 .12.0294 201.93 31.030.20.41 .0047 214.54
28.030.20.13.0076 355.11 32.030.20.12.0048 465.39
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Garbage (Waste Management}
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Waste Management
Project #0002 - 1 Year -10% Interest
Property ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
28.030.20.13.0083 366.61 32.030.20.12.0070 403.96
28.030.20.21.0023 321.21 32.030.20.13.0029 397.21
28.030.20.21.0091 678.99 32.030.20.13.0033 268.94
28.030.20.21.0093 66.29 32.030.20.13.0065 417.24
28.030.20.21.0117 325.43 32.030.20.13.0087 334.00
28.030.20.21.0127 214.82 32.030.20.13.0097 325.42
28.030.20.22.0035 263.35 32.030.20.14.0008 427.65
28.030.20.22.0043 432.42 32.030.20.14.0015 66.72
28.030.20.22.0075 148.89 32.030.20.14.0056 288.73
28.030.20.22.0092 337.85 32.030.20.14.0080 87.92
28.030.20.23.0015 371.69 32.030.20.21.0009 160.08
28.030.20.23.0031 106.86 32.030.20.21.0043 301.28
28.030.20.23.004 7 430.07 32.030.20.21.0091 308.81
28.030.20.23.0113 344.24 32.030.20.21.0093 273.75
28.030.20.23.0133 195.82 32.030.20.21.0094 372.48
28.030.20.23.0136 424.03 32.030.20.22.0012 381.20
28.030.20.23.0140 351.89 32.030.20.22.0046 263.92
28.030.20.24.0047 383.49 32.030.20.22.0059 388.96
28.030.20.24.0075 322.89 32.030.20.22.0085 401.44
28.030.20.24.0102 88.73 32.030.20.22.0098 66.29
28.030.20.24.0111 333.81 32.030.20.22.0107 403.96
28.030.20.31.0021 189.62 32.030.20.23.0036 466.56
28.030.20.31.0023 339.56 32.030.20.23.0055 261.87
28.030.20.31.0042 381.39 32.030.20.24.0023 352.07
28.030.20.31.0049 273.75 32.030.20.24.0033 72.54
28.030.20.31.0088 1027.34 32.030.20.24.0050 285.78
28.030.20.31.0098 85.17 33.030.20.11.0013 465.96
28.030.20.31.0132 494.14 33.030.20.11.0044 391.53
28.030.20.31.0135 550.72 33.030.20.11.0085 337.76
28.030.20.32.0034 403.59 33.030.20.11.0095 356.68
28.030.20.32.0058 379.61 . 33.030.20.11.0111 310.47
28.030.20.32.0067 56.65 33.030.20.11.0124 66.29
28.030.20.32.0075 424.94 33.030.20.11.0136 273.75
28.030.20.32.0099 324.93 33.030.20.12.0017 341.63
28.030.20.33.0061 351.07 33.030.20.12.0019 421.24
28.030.20.33.0074 324.93 33.030.20.12.0035 322.73
28.030.20.33.0083 343.99 33.030.20.12.0039 322.11
28.030.20.33.0100 327.31 33.030.20.12.0051 340.01
28.030.20.33.0114 300.29 33.030.20.12.0067 356.80
28.030.20.34.0004 95.25 33.030.20.12.0080 195.00
28.030.20.34.0007 324.93 33.030.20.12.0086 316.29
28.030.20.34.0110 388.85 33.030.20.12.0091 324.69
28.030.20.41.0109 339.38 33.030.20.12.0109 108.87
City of Stillwater 2018 Certification of Deliquent Garbage (Waste Management)
For Collection with the 2019 Property Taxes
Waste Management
Project #0002 - 1 Year -10% Interest
Property ID Certification Amount Property ID Certification Amount
28 .030.20.42.0070 370.90 33.030.20.12.0146 304.74
28.030.20.42.0119 295.48 33 .030.20.12.0156 416.74
28.030.20.42.0127 553.23 33.030.20.13.0035 418.76
28 .030.20.42.0133 324.89 33.030.20.13.0045 494.96
28 .030.20 .42.0165 288 .98 33.030.20.13.0057 183.87
28 .030.20.43.0012 212.43 33 .030.20.13 .0061 324.69
28 .030 .20.43.0059 365.09 33 .030.20.14.0025 536.33
28.030.20.44.0071 445.68 33.030.20.14.0029 396.44
29.030.20.11.0024 190.82 33.030.20.14.0067 350.92
29 .030.20.14.0066 295.25 33 .030.20.14.0071 374.41
29 .030.20.24.0011 312.73 33 .030.20.14.0120 344.70
29 .030.20.24.0050 390.16 33 .030.20.14.0128 101.71
29 .030.20 .24.0051 324.03 33.030.20.14.0132 428.29
29.030.20.24.0053 388.20 33.030.20 .21.0019 212.43
29.030.20.31.0052 427.89 33.030.20.21.0041 361.28
29.030.20.32.0044 296.00 33 .030.20.21.0067 403.66
29 .030.20.32.0067 208.41 33 .030.20.21.0116 344.24
29 .030.20.33.0010 407.38 33 .030.20.21.0130 365.07
29.030.20.33.0048 181.93 33 .030.20.22.0040 246.43
29 .030.20.33.0054 200.32 33 .030.20.24.0027 404.14
29.030.20.34.0020 323.21 33 .030.20.32.0009 369.34
29 .030.20.34.0045 59 .34 33.030.20.32 .0023 299.57
29.030.20.34.0057 374 .71 33.030.20.32.0030 824.50
29 .030.20.34.0084 324.93 33.030.20.33.0029 77.54
29 .030.20.34.0085 404.14 34 .030.20.22.0076 392.07
29 .030.20.34.0105 428.82 34 .030.20.23.0037 288.85
29 .030.20.41.0036 66.29 34 .030.20.23.0090 338.48
29 .030.20.41.0055 408.19 34 .030.20.23.0094 424.70
Total $73,280.47
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tom McCarty, City Administrator
DATE: November 20, 2018
SUBJECT: 2019 Medical Insurance Plans Renewal
BACKGROUND
The City of Stillwater offers its employees and retirees’ medical insurance plans through the
Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), who contracts with Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Minnesota (BCBS), its current provider, and through Delta Dental.
Delta Dental’s plan rates remain the same as 2018, with no increase in its premium. The
City received a 15% increase in its premiums for 2019 health insurance based on plan
experience. The City and its collective bargaining groups together are currently exploring a
High Value Network option offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield which would lower the
premium rates. The City is also offering a new Medicare option to its retirees. Participation
has been well-received. In the meantime, current plans must be renewed for 2019.
Dental and health insurance rates are now known, and presented for Council review and
approval. Note that the City’s contribution toward health insurance plans was approved by
Council as part of the 2017-2018 collective bargaining agreement process, and will remain
in effect until 2019-2020 agreements are settled.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution entitled, “Approving Employee Medical
Insurance Premiums Effective January 1, 2019.”
RESOLUTION 2018-258
APPROVING EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the monthly premium
rates for the City’s group health, dental insurance and flexible spending scheduled to
become effective January 1, 2019, as listed below, is approved:
Dental Insurance Single Family
Delta Dental Renewal $42.10 $124.50
Health Insurance Single Family
Triple Gold $958.00 $2,518.00
Traditional 1,045.00 2,749.50
High Deductible Health Plan 713.00 1,866.50
Silver Group Value 742.50 1,950.50
Gold Group Value $851.00 $2,234.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City shall contribute the following toward a Health
Savings Account for employees who enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan. The Health
Savings Account is administered by Further of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Health Savings Account Single Family
City Contribution $750.00 $1,500.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City contributions shall be prorated in accordance with
the appropriate collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements for those
benefits-eligible employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, effective January 1, 2019, the maximum election amounts
for flexible spending will be the following, subject to adjustment should 2019 Federal or
IRS rates change:
Medical Maximum Election: $2,700.00
Dependent Care Maximum Election: $5,000.00
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this 20th day of November, 2018.
_________________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Diane Ward, City Clerk
Date: 11/17/2018
Subject: Officer/Partner Change for Ziggy’s On-sale and Sunday Liquor License
A revised liquor license application has been received from Jane Barber for an
officer/partner change of the On-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Ziggy’s LLC, DBA: Ziggy’s
located at 132 Main Street N. The only change is the officer/partner of the establishment,
the DBA, corporate name, insurance, and everything else remains the same.
They have provided all documentation for this change, been through the background check
during the renewal process for Ziggy’s and staff will forward the change to Alcohol and
Gambling Enforcement Division.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council desires to transfer the On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses they should pass a
motion to adopt a resolution entitled “Approving the officer/partner change for the Ziggy’s
LLC, DBA: Ziggy’s for the On-sale & Sunday Liquor Licenses”
RESOLUTION 2018-260
APPROVING THE OFFICER/PARTNER CHANGE FOR THE ZIGGY’S LLC, DBA: ZIGGY’S
FOR THE ON-SALE & SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, a revised liquor license application has been received from Jane Barber for an
officer/partner change of the On-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Ziggy’s LLC, DBA:
Ziggy’s located at 132 Main Street N.; and
WHEREAS, the only change is the officer/partner of the establishment, the DBA, corporate
name, insurance, and everything else remains the same.
WHEREAS, Ziggy’s LLC has provided all documentation for this change, been through the
background checks during the renewal process for Ziggy’s and staff will forward the change
to Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IF RESOLVED that the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, hereby
officer/partner change of the On-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Ziggy’s LLC, DBA:
Ziggy’s located at 132 Main Street N.
Adopted by Stillwater City Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
____________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________________
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
R
RESOLUTION 2018-261
APPROVING NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS (NRS) 457(b) PLAN CHANGE IN
THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM INTEREST RATE IN THE FIXED ANNUITY CONTRACT
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has authorized participation for its employees in the
Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan; and
WHEREAS, due to the consistently low interest rate environment, Nationwide
Retirement Solutions is changing the Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate of the fixed annuity
contract in the City’s plan; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the available options for changing the Guaranteed
Minimum Interest Rate fixed annuity within the City’s plan, staff recommends selection of
Option One as being in the best interest of the City’s participants in the plan as shown in the
attached documents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stillwater City Council hereby
approves the selection of Option One for the Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS) 457(b)
Plan change in the Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate in the fixed annuity contract effective
January 1, 2019.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
_______________________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
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Nationwide®
is on your side
FAQ: Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate
What is changing?
We're adjusting the GMIR to ensure we can continue offering current and future participants valuable
retirement plan solutions. Accordingly, Nationwide must align with the market and gradually reduce the GMIR
in our fixed annuity contracts .
Why is Nationwide making this change now?
As we survey the retirement plans market, we 've recognized a need to change a feature of our product suite-
the Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate (GMIR) of the fixed annuity contract available in your plan . Over the
past five years, many providers have lowered their GM I Rs . During that time, Nationwide did not take any
action ; however, interest rates have only increased modestly, creating an interest rate environment in which
we can no longer offer an above-market rate.
For the last several years , the industry has operated in a consistently low interest rate environment, which has
directly impacted the investment returns available in the market. During this time, Nationwide has continued
to provide an above-market rate to participants invested in our fixed contract, but now recognizes the need to
adjust the GMIR.
What is a Crediting Rate?
The Crediting Rate is the interest rate credited as an annual effective yield to participants that are invested in
the fixed annuity on a daily basis. The Crediting Rate is determined on a quarterly basis by Nationwide and is
different than the GMIR.
What is a Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate?
The Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate is the lowest Crediting Rate that Nationwide will credit to participant
accounts under the terms of the contract.
What is the difference between a Crediting Rate and a GMIR?
While the quarterly Crediting Rate may vary depending on market conditions and investment performance, the
GMIR is the minimum interest rate established under the Contract . It is meant to act as a floor, meaning
regardless of market conditions or investment performance, participants with assets invested in the Contract
will not receive a rate of return less than the GMIR .
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
Amendment
to
Group Flexible Purchase Payment Deferred Fixed Annuity Contract
General Information Regarding this Amendment
This amendment is made a part of the Group Flexible Purchase Payment Deferred Fixed Annuity Contract
("the Contract") to which it is attached. Non-defined terms shall have the meaning given to them in the
Contract.
WHEREAS, the above-referenced group annuity contract was issued to the Contract Owner for the benefit
of the Participants and their Beneficiaries in the Contract Owner's Plan by Nationwide Life Insurance
Company ("Nationwide"); and
WHEREAS, Nationwide and the Contract Owner wish to modify this Contract pursuant to the Alteration or
Modification section of the Contract,
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the agreement of Nationwide and the Contract Owner, the Contract is
hereby modified as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are hereby deleted from the contract in their entirety and replaced with
the following:
Annual Guaranteed Interest Rate -The minimum guaranteed interest rate applied to the
Fixed Account for a calendar year. Nationwide determines this rate at its sole discretion.
Quarterly Guaranteed Interest Rate -The minimum guaranteed interest rate applied to the
Fixed Account for a calendar quarter. This rate may be equal to or greater than the applicable
Annual Guaranteed Interest Rate. Nationwide determines this rate at its sole discretion.
Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate -A minimum interest rate established under the
Contract. All rates under the Contract are guaranteed to be at least as great as the Guaranteed
Minimum Interest Rate.
2. ONTRACT EXPENSES
The "CONTRACT EXPENSES" section of the Contract is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
CONTRACT EXPEN ES
Nationwide is authorized to deduct the applicable charges described herein. The contract
charges described herein are deducted from Participant Accounts.
NRD-0102AO (Standard) (12/2010)
Contract guarantees are supported by the general account of Nationwide and are not insured
by the FDIC, NCUSIF or any other agency of the Federal government. The Contract is non-
participating and will not share in any surplus of Nationwide .
Guaranteed Interest Rates
No later than the last Business Day of a calendar year, Nationwide declares the Annual
Guaranteed Interest Rate for the Contract for the next calendar year. In addition, no later than
the last Business Day of a calendar quarter, Nationwide will declare the Quarterly Guaranteed
Interest Rate, that is calculated on an annualized basis, to be credited for the next calendar
quarter. Notwithstanding the preceding, the Withdrawal Value will be subject to a market
value adjustment described herein due to termination.
Crediting Interest to the Contract
Nationwide interest rates are all declared as annual effective yields. An effective yield takes
into account the effect of interest compounding. Nationwide credits interest to the Contract
Value on each Business Day. Annual effective yields are converted by Nationwide into a
daily interest rate factor. The current Contract Value is calculated by taking the daily interest
rate factor and multiplying it by the previous Business Day's Contract Value. Because
interest is credited only on Business Days, interest from multiple non-Business Days (e.g.,
days falling on a weekend or holidays) accumulate and are credited on the next available
Business Day.
Calculating the Contract Value
The Contract Value on any given Business Day is equal to :
(1) total Purchase Payments allocated to the Contract; plus
(2) the daily interest earned; plus
(3) Exchanges or Transfers to the Contract; minus
( 4) Exchanges or Transfers out of the Contract; minus
(5) Withdrawals from the Contract; minus
(6) Participant Benefit Payments; minus
(7) any applicable Contract Maintenance Charge, the aggregate Participant Account
Charge, charges associated with plan expenses or additional services, additional
expense charges, and premium taxes that are applied to Participant Accounts.
Calculating a Participant Account Value under the Contract
A Participant Account Value on any given Business Day is equal to:
NRD-0102AO
( 1) total Participant Contributions allocated to the Contract; plus
(2) the daily interest earned on the Participant's Account; plus
(3) Exchanges or Transfers to the Contract; minus
(4) Exchanges or Transfers out of the Contract; minus
(5) Withdrawals from the Contract; minus
(6) Participant Benefit Payments; minus
(7) any applicable Contract Maintenance Charge, the aggregate Participant Account
Charge, charges associated with plan expenses or additional services, additional
expense charges, and premium taxes that are applied to Participant Accounts.
3 (Standard) (12/2010)
4. PURCHASE PAYMENTS
The PURCHASE PAYMENTS section of the Contract is hereby deleted m its entirety and
replaced with the following:
PURCHASE PAYMENTS
Acceptance of Purchase Payments
Purchase Payments, representing Participant Contributions or other Plan contributions on
behalf of Participants to Participant Accounts, will be made directly to Nationwide at the
address listed on the Contract Specifications Page. Nationwide will only accept Purchase
Payments denominated in the currency of the United States of America. Nationwide may
accept Purchase Payments in another manner, such as securities in-kind subject to the
following:
(1) The Contract Owner provides advance notice to Nationwide and any specific
information requested by Nationwide regarding the nature of the Purchase Payment;
and
(2) Nationwide provides its written consent to accept the Purchase Payment.
In addition, Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue accepting additional Purchase
Payments at any time .
Processing of Purchase Payments
Purchase Payments will be applied to the Contract as described on the Contract Specifications
Page. If the allocation of the Purchase Payment is not identified by the Contract Owner
concurrently with Nationwide's receipt of the Purchase Payment or if the Purchase Payment is
lacking any other supporting information reasonably necessary for Nationwide to process the
Purchase Payment, Nationwide may return the Purchase Payment to the Contract Owner,
without any further liability on the part of Nationwide.
Crediting and Recapture
To the extent permitted by law, Nationwide may in its discretion, credit additional amounts to
the Purchase Payments. Typically, these credits are done at the request of the Contract Owner
and are designed to cover expenses incurred by the Contract Owner upon leaving a previous
investment provider. Nationwide anticipates recouping these expenses over time through
managing of credited interest rates to take into account any additional crediting. In the event
the Contract is terminated prior to recouping the costs associated with providing these credits,
Nationwide will subtract the remaining unrecouped expenses associated with these cretlils
from the Withdrawal Value.
NRD-0102AO 4 (Standard) (12/2010)
S. EXCHANGES AND TRANSFERS
The EXCHANGES AND TRANSFERS section of the Contract is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
Exchanges and Transfers to and from the Fixed Account
Nationwide will generally accept Exchanges and Transfers to the Contract. Nationwide
reserves the right to discontinue accepting Exchanges and Transfers to the Fixed Account at
any time.
Exchanges and Transfers out of the Fixed Account are subject to certain limitations. The
Contract Owner elects at the time of application to accept a Participant level Exchange and
Transfer Limitation or an aggregate Contract level Exchange and Transfer limitation .
Liquidations of Contract Value via Exchange and Transfer are combined into a single
percentage limitation. The type of limitation and percentage limitation are listed on the
Contract Specifications Page.
Nationwide, in its sole discretion, may agree not to impose any Exchange or Transfer
restrictions. If no such Exchange or Transfer restrictions will be imposed, this will be
reflected on the Contract Specifications Page. In the event that Exchange or Transfer
restrictions are imposed under the Contract, Nationwide may agree to waive any Exchange
and /or Transfer restrictions listed on the Contract Specification Page on Exchanges and
Transfers involving Participants actively utilizing asset allocation models or asset allocation
services available under the Plan.
All Exchange and Transfer limitations are set, or reset , on a calendar year basis . The
permissible Exchange and Transfer amount cannot be rolled from year to year or otherwise
"banked" for utilization in subsequent calendar years.
The Contract Owner may request to change the type of Exchange and Transfer limitation for
the next calendar year if Nationwide receives, in a form acceptable to Nationwide, the request
by at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the preceding calendar year.
All Exchanges to and from the Fixed Account are done in conjunction with a Companion
Investment Option . In order for Nationwide to accept Exchanges to or from a Companion
Investment Option, the Contract Owner must identify the Companion Investment Option to
Nationwide in writing and Nationwide must agree to accept Exchanges to or from the
identified Companion Investment Option. Nationwide may discontinue accepting Exchanges
to or from a Companion Investment Option by giving the Contract Owner at least thirty (30)
days advance written notice.
In the event the Contract Owner elects to add a Companion Investment Option to the Plan
with characteristics in structure, investment time horizon, rate setting, or any other
characteristics that could compel on-going Exchanges between the Fixed Account and such
Companion Investment Option, the Contract Owner shall provide Nationwide with notice of
the addition of such a Companion Investment Option to the Plan at least ninety (90) days prior
to the addition of such Companion Investment Option. If such a Companion Investment
Option is added to the Plan, then Nationwide may impose an equity wash that prohibits direct
Exchanges between the Fixed Account and such Companion Investment Option. Nationwide
will notify the Contract Owner in the event an equity wash will be imposed with regard to
Exchanges with a Companion Investment Option and the Fixed Account.
NRD-OL02AO 5 (Standard) (12/2010)
Nationwide processes Transfer requests within seven (7) Business Days of the date the
request is received and accepted by Nationwide from the Contract Owner on behalf of the
Participant, or directly from the Participant if permitted by the Plan. Nationwide may require
Transfer requests to be on a form it provides.
Sixty Month Exchange or Transfer Program
If the Contract Owner ha s elected a Participant level Exchange and Transfer limitation,
Nationwide may permit Participants to direct the complete liquidation of amounts attributable
to a Participant Account that are allocated to the Fixed Account via a monthly Exchange or
Transfer over a period of sixty (60) months. Nationwide may, in its sole discretion, permit the
Contract Owner, on behalf of a Participant, to direct the complete liquidation of amounts
attributable to a Participant Account that are allocated to the Fixed Account via monthly
Exchange or Transfer over a period of sixty (60) months. Any such sixty (60) month
Exchange or Transfer shall be subject to the following.
1) The amount to be Exchanged each month is equal to the value of the Fixed
Account of the Participant Account divided by the number of remaining months
until the 60 month Exchange or Transfer program is completed .
2) Any additional Participant Contribution, Exchange and/or Transfer to the Fixed
Account of a Participant Account where the 60 month Exchange or Transfer
program is in effect will result in immediate cancellation of any additional
Exchanges or Transfers under this program .
3) If the Participant level Exchange limitation (whether the percentage limitation or
number of transactions limit) has been met in the calendar year in which the
request to initiate the 60 month Exchange or Transfer program is received,
Nationwide will reject the request. The request may be made again beginning
on the first day of the next calendar year.
4) The 60 month Exchange or Transfer program is only available for Participant
Account Values of at least $1,000.
6. TERMINATION AND WlTHDRAWALS
The TERMINATION AND WITHDRAWALS section of the Contract is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
In the event Nationwide provides annuity payment options to Retired Participants,
notwithstanding anything in the Contract to the contrary, including Contract termination,
Nationwide will retain the assets attributable to Retired Participants that are receiving annuity
payments from Nationwide .
Termination by the Contract Owner
The Contract Owner may terminate the Contract at any time by notifying Nationwide in
writing. Once Nationwide receives the notice to terminate, the Contract will be terminated in
one-hundred and twenty (120) days ("effective date of termination"). Thirty (30) days
following Nationwide's receipt of the written notification to terminate, Nationwide will no
longer accept any additional Purchase Payments to the Contract, except by mutual agreement
with the Contract Owner. Upon payment of the Withdrawal Value, Nationwide and the
Contract Owner will be relieved of any additional responsibilities under the Contract.
NRD-0102AO 6 (Standard) (12/2010)
Termination by Nationwide
Nationwide may terminate the Contract at any time by notifying the Contract Owner in
writing. Once the Contract Owner receives the notice to terminate, the Contract will be
terminated in one-hundred and twenty (120) days ("effective date o f termination"). Thirty
(30) days following the Contract Owner 's receipt of the written notification to terminate ,
Nationwide will no longer accept any additional Purchase Payments to the Contract, except
by mutual agreement with the Contract Owner . Upon payment of the Withdrawal Value,
Nationwide and the Contract Owner will be relieved of any additional responsibilities under
the Contract.
Payment of the Withdrawal Value
At least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination , the Contract Owner must
elect one of the two Withdrawal methods listed below for amounts attributable to the
Contract.
1) Lump-sum Payment. If the Contract Owner elects to have funds Withdrawn
from the Contract in one-lump sum payment, Nationwide will pay to the
Contract Owner the Withdrawal Value of amounts attributable to the Contract
less a market value adjustment if the present value of amounts attributable to the
Withdrawal are less than the present Contract Value of such amounts. The
market value adjustment is determined by Nationwide at its sole discretion, but
will be done in a manner consistent with making a reasonable approximation of
the present value of assets attributable to the Contract. Nationwide will provide
the Contract Owner the current procedures it uses to determine the market value
adjustment upon request.
2) ixty (6 0 ) M onthly Installme nt s . If the Contract Owner elects to have funds
Withdrawn from the Contract in sixty (60) monthly installments, Nationwide
will begin installment Withdrawals no later than ninety (90) days following the
effective date of termination of the Contract , unless otherwise mutually agreed
by the Contract Owner and Nationwide. The amount of each installment is
determined by the following:
a) The Contract Value on the date before the installment is Withdrawn;
divided by
b) the number of remaining installments .
Contract Withdrawals in addition to installment Withdrawals will not be permitted, nor will
any Exchanges or Transfers be permitted.
Recapture of Acquisition Expenses
If Nationwide has provided any additional credits to the initial Purchase Payment that have not
been recouped upon termination, Nationwide will deduct any unrecouped expenses associated with
such credits from the Withdrawal Value.
NRD-0102AO 7 (Standard) (12/2010)
7. This Amendment is made a part of the Contract to which it is attached. To the extent the terms of
the Contract, which include any previous amendments or endorsements, are contrary or
inconsistent with the terms of this Amendment, this Amendment shall control the Contract
accordingly. Non-defined terms shall have the meaning given to them in the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed this _ day of
___ ,201_.
APPROVED:
CONTRACT OWNER: -------
By: ____________ _
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TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tom McCarty, City Administrator
DATE: November 19, 2018
SUBJECT: Approving Appointment of Sharon Provos as City Finance Director
Effective December 20, 2018
BACKGROUND
Current Finance Director Sharon Harrison submitted a written notice of retirement from the
position effective January 2, 2019. Based upon the notice of retirement, the City commenced
a recruitment process pursuant to the City’s personnel policies and procedures to fill the
soon to be vacant position. The City received a number of applications and invited qualified
candidates to an initial interview. Following the results of the initial interview, the top
candidates were invited to a 2nd round of interviews. The 2nd interviews were conducted by
three groups: Finance department staff; Department Heads; and two City Council members
with the City Administrator.
Based on the 2nd interview process and pursuant to Article VII of the City Charter, I
recommend the appointment of Sharon Provos as the Stillwater Finance Director with an
effective employment date of December 20, 2018. Ms. Provos has been the Finance Director
for Little Canada, MN for the past six years and brings over 20 years of background
experience in municipal finance operations to the City of Stillwater.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the interview process, I recommend adoption of the resolution entitled,
“Approving the Appointment of Sharon Provos as the Finance Director for the City of
Stillwater Effective December 20, 2018”.
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARON PROVOS AS THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF STILLWATER EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 20, 2018
WHEREAS, the current City Finance Director has submitted notice of her impending
retirement from the position effective January 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, in order to fill the soon to be vacant position, the City commenced a
recruitment process pursuant to City personnel policies and procedures to fill the position;
and
WHEREAS, upon review of applications received for the position, initial interviews
were conducted with qualified candidates on November 2, 2018 and the top candidates were
invited to a second round of interviews on November 9, 2018; and
WHEREAS, based upon the results of the second interviews, and pursuant to Article
VII of the City Charter, the City Administrator recommends the appointment of Sharon
Provos as the Finance Director for the City of Stillwater with an effective starting
employment date of December 20, 2018.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stillwater City Council, pursuant to
Article VII of the City Charter, and based upon the City Administrator’s recommendation,
hereby approves the appointment of Sharon Provos as the Finance Director for the City of
Stillwater effective December 20, 2018.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
_______________________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651‐430‐8800
www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2018
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Possible approval of the October 16, 2018 closed session minutes (The November 13, 2018
minutes will be available December 4, 2018 for approval).
V. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
2. Resolution 2018‐250, Certificate of Appreciation Retirement – Diane Ward, City Clerk
VI. OPEN FORUM ‐ The open forum is a portion of the council meeting to address council on
subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The council may take action or reply at
the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the
concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to
5 minutes or less.
VII. STAFF REPORTS
3. Police Chief
4. Fire Chief
5. City Clerk
6. Community Development Dir.
7. Public Works Dir.
8. Finance Director
9. City Attorney
10. City Administrator
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL) all items listed under the consent agenda are considered
to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so requests, in which
event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
11. Resolution 2018‐251, directing payment of bills
12. Resolution 2018‐252, approving Renewals of On‐Sale, Off‐Sale, Club, Wine, Wine With Strong
Beer, Sunday On‐Sale, On‐Sale 3.2%, Off‐Sale 3.2%, Micro Brewer Off‐Sale, Micro Brewer Tap
Room, Micro Brewer Tap Room Sunday Liquor Licenses And Tobacco Licenses For 2019
13. Resolution 2018‐253, resolution designating polling locations within the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota for 2019
14. Resolution 2018‐254, renewal for Towing License for 2019
15. Resolution 2018‐255, approving new solid waste, recycling and/or roll‐off hauler licenses
16. Resolution 2018‐256, adopting delinquent sewer charges Project No. 0001 (available
Tuesday)
17. Resolution 2018‐257, adopting delinquent solid waste bill charges Project No. 0002
(available Tuesday)
18. Resolution 2018‐258, approval of 2019 medical and dental insurance rates (available
Tuesday)
19. Resolution 2018‐259, approving application to conduct off‐site gambling American Legion
Post 48
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS ‐ OUT OF RESPECT FOR OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR
COMMENTS TO 10 MINUTES OR LESS.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED)
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS
XIV. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
20. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon update
XV. STAFF REPORTS (CONTINUED)
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL
RECORD OF CLOSED SESSION MEETING
TO CONSIDER PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 121 E. CHESTNUT,
PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. §13D.05 SUBD. 3(C)
Riverview Room, Stillwater City Hall
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Time convened: 8:05 p.m.
Call to order by Mayor Kozlowski.
Members Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Menikheim, Weidner, Junker, Polehna.
Also present: City Administrator McCarty, City Attorney Kori Land.
Motion by Councilmember Menikheim, seconded by Councilmember Polehna to go into closed session
pursuant to statute. Roll call vote: Menikheim – aye, Weidner – aye, Junker- aye, Kozlowski – aye,
Polehna aye. 5 – 0 vote.
Council members, City Attorney and staff discussed the potential purchase of property at 121 E. Chestnut
Street at the corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street.
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn into open session at
8:20 p.m. All in favor.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
________
J. Thomas McCarty, City Administrator
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION #2018-251
LIST OF BILLS
Action Rental Inc.
Advanced Sportswear
Bolton and Menk Inc.
Burschville Construction Inc.
Cintas Corporation
Comcast
ECM Publishers
Enterprise FM Trust
Fire Safety U.S.A.
Heritage Printing Inc.
J.P. Cooke Co.
Kath Companies
Loffler Companies
Madden Gafanter Hansen LLP
Marchetti Joseph
Marshall Electric Company
Menards
Midway Ford
National Reprographics LLC
Northern Tool
Office Depot
Quill Corporation
Rose Floral
Stillwater & Oak Park Heights CVB
Stillwater Armory Fund
Stillwater Motor Company
Streichers
Tessman Seed Co. St. Paul
Thomson Reuters
Uline Inc
Voyant Communications
Washington County Public Works
Welle Scott
LIBRARY
Abbott Paint
Bestler Construction Services lie
Concrete and mixing trailer
Uniforms
Professional services
CR 96 & Manning hydrant
Uniforms & mat cleaning service
Cable TV
Canvassing Board 2018
Lease vehicles
Equipment repair supplies
Parking warning notices
Dog tags
Fuel oil
Copier Lease
Labor Relations Services
Reimburse for Work Boots
Replace bulbs & photo eye on north side of building
Supplies
2019 Ford F350
Scans
Tools
Office supplies
Supplies
Sympathy flowers
Lodging Tax
Class room
Vehicle service
Uniform supplies -SWAT
Supplies
Information Charges
Nitrife gloves
Phone
Paint
Goal setting workshop Jan 2019
Gallery Paint
6/9 Ramp Incident -Ramp Entrance Repair
Cengage Learning Materials -Adult Fiction
Friends of the Stillwater Public Library Friends Reimbursement for October Safes
In Yo Entertainment Programs -Adult (SPLF}
Kwikboost Charging Station
Polley Megan Supplies -Staff Reimbursement
Recorded Books Inc Materials -Audio (AAB}
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190.00
783.00
2,827.50
4,450.00
204.80
49.39
19.00
22,128.92
516.55
72.58
91.40
4,225.49
2,489.82
4,452.10
99.99
2,795.00
17.44
23,373.84
459.23
287.93
57.73
27.17
82.94
89,184.15
60.00
29.24
25.99
617.00
141.94
225.66
529.75
976.72
500.00
302.37
850.00
120.72
362.00
150.00
1,143.00
5.36
29.99
RESOLUTION 2018-252
APPROVING RENEWALS OF ON-SALE, OFF-SALE, CLUB, WINE, WINE WITH STRONG
BEER, SUNDAY ON-SALE, ON-SALE 3.2%, OFF-SALE 3.2%, MICRO BREWER OFF-SALE,
MICRO BREWER TAP ROOM, MICRO BREWER TAP ROOM SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES
AND TOBACCO LICENSES FOR 20189
WHEREAS, application for renewals have been received by the businesses listed below; and
WHEREAS, approval is contingent upon receipt of all required documentation, completion
of background investigations, and the fulfillment of all requirements for eligibility to hold a
liquor and/or Tobacco license according to the City of Stillwater, State of Minnesota Alcohol
& Gambling Enforcement Division, or Washington County Public Health and Environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, hereby
approves the renewals of the businesses listed below for On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club, Wine, Wine
with Strong Beer, Sunday On-Sale, On-Sale 3.2%, Off-Sale 3.2%, Micro Brewer Off-Sale, Micro
Brewer Tap Room, Micro Brewer Tap Room Sunday, Combination Liquor Licenses, and
Tobacco Licenses for 2019, as contingent above:
DBA ORGANIZATION NAME/CORPORATION LICENSE TYPE
3rd Street Post 3rd Street Post LLC On-sale, Sunday
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Acapulco of Stillwater Inc On-sale, Sunday
Brian's Two Brians, LLC On-sale, Sunday
Brick and Bourbon Brick and Bourbon Stillwater, LLC On-sale, Sunday
Caribbean Smokehouse Caribbean Smokehouse LLC On-sale, Sunday
Cellars Wine & Spirits Water to Wine LLC Offsale, Tobacco
Chilkoot Cafe and Cyclery Chilkoot Cafe and Cyclery LLC Wine w/Strong Beer
City Sliquors City Sliquors Inc. Offsale, Tobacco
Cooks of Crocus Hill Cooks of Crocus Hills LLC Wine w/Strong Beer
Cub Foods SuperValu Inc 3.2 Offsale, Tobacco
Cub Wine and Spirits #1664 Supervalu Inc. Offsale, Tobacco
Dock Cafe Dock Cafe Corp On-sale, Sunday
Domacin Wine Bar Domacin LLC On-sale, Sunday, Off-sale
Elephant Walk B and B Elephant Walk Inc. On-sale Wine
Freight House Freight House LLC On-sale, Sunday
Harbor Bar EKS Inc On-sale, Sunday
Haskells Haskells Inc. Offsale, Tobacco
Holiday Stationstores, Inc. #442 Holiday Stationstores, LLC Tobacco
JX Event Venue JX Event Services LLC On-sale
Kwik Trip #415 Kwik Trip, Inc. Tobacco
Lens Family Foods Lens Family Foods Tobacco
Liberty Village Wine and Spirits Liberty Village Wine and Spirits, Inc. Offsale, Tobacco
Lift Bridge Brewing Company Lift Bridge Brewing Technologies, LLC
Micro Brewer Offsale,
Tap Room & Sunday Tap
Room
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DBA ORGANIZATION NAME/CORPORATION LICENSE TYPE
Lions Tavern Cabones LLC On-sale, Sunday
LoLo American Kitchen LoLo American Kitchen LLC On-sale, Sunday
Lora Hotel Elevage Hotel Group, LLC On-sale, Sunday
Lowell Inn St. Croix Boat and Packet Co. On-sale, Sunday
Luckys Station Luckys Station LLC Tobacco
Luckys Station Luckys Station LLC Tobacco
Mad Capper Mad Capper Saloon and Eatery Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Maple Island Brewing Maple Island Brewing, LLC
Micro Brewer Offsale,
Tap Room & Sunday Tap
Room
Marx Wine Bar and Grill B.A. Mensch, Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Match Stick Restaurant 232, LLC On-sale, Sunday
Meisters Bar and Grill Meisters Bar and Grill of Stillwater, Inc. On-sale
Nacho Mamas VDR Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Neighbor Stop E and K Convenience, Inc. Tobacco
No-Neck Tonys TJ Stillwater LLC On-sale, Sunday
North Hill Liquor North Hill Liquor Ltd. Offsale, Tobacco
Oak Glen Oak Glen Limited Partnership On-sale, Sunday
Oasis Cafe, Inc. Oasis Cafe Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Osaka Express Osaka Express Inc. On-sale, Sunday
P.D. Pappys Beach Blanket Bingo Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Patriots Tavern Roman Market, Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Pearl and The Thief MAV Hospitality, LLC On-sale, Sunday
Portside Stillwater Holdings LLC On-sale, Sunday
Quickfire Pizza L and L Companies LLC Wine w/Strong Beer
Reve' 324 Reve' 324 Inc. On-sale, Sunday
Rivertown Inn Rivertown Inn, LLC On-sale Wine
Still Tobacco Northgate, Inc. TOBACCO
Stillwater Country Club Stillwater Country Club Inc. Club, Sunday
Stillwater Eagles Stillwater Eagles Airie 94 On-sale, Sunday
Stillwater K.C. Hall Stillwater K.C. Hall, Inc. Club, Sunday
Thai Basil Thai Basil, Inc. On-sale, Sunday
The Grand St. Croix Boat and Packet Co. Wine w/Strong Beer
The Loft at Studio J The Loft of Studio J LLC On-sale
The Lumberyard
The Edge Performance Hockey Training
Center Wine w/Strong Beer
The Tilted Tiki The Tilted Tiki, Inc. On-sale, Sunday
The Velveteen The Velveteen LLC On-sale, Sunday
Tin Bins Commander Project LLC On-sale, Sunday
Water Street Inn DBD Partners Inc.
On-sale, Sunday,
Tobacco
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DBA ORGANIZATION NAME/CORPORATION LICENSE TYPE
Whiteys DNR Properties LLC Onsale, Sunday, Offsale
Zephyr Theatre Only a Dim Image Productions On-sale, Sunday
Ziggys Restaurant Ziggys LLC On-sale, Sunday
Adopted by Council this 20th day of November, 2018.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2018-253
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 2019
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 204B.16, subdivision 1, states that by
December 31 of each year, the governing body of each municipality and of each county with
precincts in unorganized territory must designate by ordinance or resolution a polling
location for each election precinct.
WHEREAS, designated in this resolution are the polling locations for 2019 calendar year
unless a change is made:
(1) pursuant to section 204B.175;
(2) because a polling place has become unavailable; or
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stillwater City Council hereby designates that
the following polling locations for the any special elections in the City and will be open from
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for voting:
Ward 1, Precinct 1 - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 813 Myrtle Street W
Ward 1, Precinct 2 - ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 605 5th Street S
Ward 2, Precinct 3 - ASCENSION CHURCH, 214 3rd Street N
Ward 2, Precinct 4 - TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 115 4th Street N
Ward 3, Precinct 5 – STILLWATER READINESS CENTER (ARMORY), 350 Maryknoll Drive
Ward 4, Precinct 7 - OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 616 Olive St W
Ward 4, Precinct 8 - RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 115 Rutherford Rd (School
House Circle)
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 13th day of November, 2018.
_______________________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
Diane F Ward, City Clerk
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Wolf, City Clerk
DATE: November 20, 2018
SUBJECT: Towing License -Stillwater Towing
Stillwater Towing has submitted the required information and fee for their 2019
Towing License.
RECOMMENDATION:
With Chief Gannaway's approval, I recommend the issuance of the 2019 Towing
License to Stillwater Towing.
RESOLUTION 2018-254
RENEWAL FOR TOWING LICENSE FOR 2019
WHEREAS, Stillwater Towing, Inc., has requested renewal of towing license for 2019: and
WHEREAS, all forms and documentation have been received and fees paid;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the
towing license for Stillwater Towing, Inc. is renewed for the Year 2019.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this day of November 20, 2018.
Mayor
Attest:
Diane Ward, City Clerk
Date: November 16, 2018
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Diane Ward, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Solid Waste and Recycling Hauler Licenses
DISCUSSION:
Earlier this spring City Council updated Chapter 30 – Garbage and Rubbish to improve solid
waste management in the City of Stillwater. To establish regulations, staff developed
licensing procedures for haulers of solid waste, recycling and roll-offs. Six applications
have been received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval contingent upon the satisfactory completion of application
submittal requirements.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation, they should pass a motion adopting a
resolution entitled “APPROVING NEW SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING AND/OR ROLL-OFF
HAULER LICENSE” contingent upon the satisfactory completion of application submittal
requirements.
APPROVING NEW SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING
AND/OR ROLL-OFF HAULER LICENSE
WHEREAS, applications for hauler licenses have been requested by the business listed
below; and
WHEREAS, approval is contingent upon satisfactory completion of application submittal
requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, hereby
approves hauler licenses for the business listed below.
Commercial Solid Waste/Recycling or Roll-off Hauler License
Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, DBA: Republic Services, Inc.
Maroney’s Sanitation Inc.
Tennis Sanitation LLC
Commercial & Residental Solid Waste/Recycling or Roll-off Hauler License
Waste Management Inc.
Roll-off Only Hauler License
Ace Solid Waste, Inc.
Sandhill Flyway LLC, DBA: Vasko Roll-off Service
Adopted by Council this 20th day of November 2018.
_____________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2018-259
APPROVING APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING
AMERICAN LEGION POST 48
WHEREAS, American Legion Post 48 has submitted an application to the City of Stillwater
requesting City approval of an application to conduct Off-Site Gambling for bingo at Lift Bridge
Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive W, Stillwater, MN 55082; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 349.165 Subd. 5 Off-site permits states:
(a) A licensed organization may conduct lawful gambling on a premises other than the
organization's permitted premises if it has first submitted to the board an application and a lease
on forms provided by the board, obtained authorization required under section 349.213, and
received a permit from the board for each event up to 12 events in a calendar year, not to exceed
three days per event.
and
WHEREAS, the dates for the off-site gambling will take place November 21, 28; December 15,
12, 19, 26, 2018 and January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 13, 20, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that the organization is collecting gambling monies for
lawful purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Stillwater approve of the application
to conduct Off-Site Gambling from the American Legion Post 48 during the dates stated above.
The City Clerk is directed to attach a copy of this resolution to the application to be submitted to
the Gambling Control Board.
Adopted by the City Council for the City of Stillwater this 16th day of November, 2018.
________________________________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Diane F. Ward City Clerk
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1 Illegal gambling prohibited on these premises.
2 No one uder the age 18 will be permitted to play. l.D. required.
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4 We reserve the right to cancel any bingo session due to inclement weather, power
outages, local and/or national emergencies or other circumstances beyond our control.
5 Seller has right to refuse service to anyone. Abusive language will not be tolerated and
there wm be no refunds if anyone is asked to leave.
6 No sales will be made for a game after the first number is called for that game.
7 No refunds or exchanges for unused bingo paper.
8-Bingo paper must be purchased from this organization and may not leave buifding.
9 Actual ball drawn and shown is official after called. Flashboard is not official.
10 Once the caller closes the game, no additional bingo will be honored.
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and comment on the draft plan during a mandatory six-month review period. Comprehensive plans
must be submitted to the Met Council by Dec. 31.
The County Board approved comments for the City of Willernie, the City of Forest Lake, the City of
Marine on St. Croix, the City of Pine Springs, and Denmark Township.
The plans guide future housing, transportation systems, use of water resources, parks and trails, and
plans to encourage recycling and other efforts to increase sustainability in the communities.
Contact: Hally Turner, Senior Planner, 651-430-4307
Reciprocal agreement with Chisago County allows residents to use household
hazardous waste facilities
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a reciprocal use agreement with Chisago
County Nov. 13, which allows residents from Washington and Chisago counties to use hazardous
waste services and facilities in both counties.
The agreement is especially beneficial to residents in the northern portion of Washington County
because of the distance for residents who would otherwise need to drive to the Washington County
Environmental Center in Woodbury. The per participant fee of $30 and the maximum cost of $15,000
is the same as in previous years.
The agreement has a five-year term and will start Jan. 1, 2019.
Contact: Adam Frederick, Environmental Program Coordinator, 651-430-6702
County will receive reimbursement from Met Council for purchase of park land
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved agreements Nov. 13, which will provide
reimbursement from the Metropolitan Council for land that the county purchased to add to the Big
Marine Park Reserve and the future Grey Cloud Island Regional Park.
The board purchased property at 18135 Margo Ave. in June. The Metropolitan Council grant will
reimburse the county for 75 percent of the purchase price, or $451,900, with the remaining 25 percent
of the cost coming from the county's voter-approved Land and Water Legacy Program.
The county also purchased property at 10870 Grey Cloud Island Drive for inclusion in the planned
Grey Cloud Island Regional Park. The Metropolitan Council grant will reimburse the county for 75
percent of the purchase price, or $435,100, with the remaining 25 percent of the cost coming from the
county's voter-approved Land and Water Legacy Program.
The grant requires the county to enter into restrictive covenant agreements on the acquired property,
which state the land cannot be sold, encumbered, or conveyed without approval of the Metropolitan
Council.
Contact: Sharon Price, Property Manager, 651-430-4391
County acquires land for inclusion in Big Marine Park Reserve
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition Nov. 13 of a lot in
Scandia to be included in Big Marine Park Reserve.
The acquisition is at 14621 Margo Ave., and is a lot in Big Lake Estates. The purchase was initiated
by the Official Map process, which is part of the Big Marine Park Reserve Master Plan. When a
property owner purchased the property and then applied for a building permit, it triggered provisions
of the park ordinance requiring the county to either grant the permit or commence efforts to acquire
the property for the park.
An appraisal of the land was done, and the County Board determined that the land was appropriate
for inclusion into the Big Marine Park Reserve. The appraised value of the property is $491,500, and
the purchase will be funded by the county's voter-approved Land and Water Legacy Program. A
request will be made to the Metropolitan Council for reimbursement for 75 percent of the cost of the
land.
Contact: Sharon Price, Property Manager, 651-430-4391
Board approves Sheriff's Office's contracts with communities
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved contracts Nov. 13 with the cities of
Afton, Lakeland, Lake St. Croix Beach, St. Mary's Point, and Lakeland Shores for law enforcement
services for the coming two years.
Under the agreement, the Washington County Sheriffs Office will continue to provide law
enforcement services to those cities. The county will furnish all necessary labor, supervision,
administration, equipment, communication facilities, dispatching, and supplies necessary to provide
the services required by the agreement. The cities will pay the county the direct costs of providing the
city with the law enforcement services, including the full-time services of three deputies.
The term of the agreement is Jan.I, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2020.
Contact: Sheriff Dan Starry, 651-430-7601
County Board receives 2 GFOA awards
The Washington County Board of Commissioners received the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for
the county's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Nov. 13.
The certificate of achievement was awarded to 17 of Minnesota's 87 counties for 2016, and 18
percent of counties nationally.
The county also received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the county's 2018 budget
presentation from GFOA. The budget presentation award was given to six of Minnesota's 87
counties, and 8.4 percent of counties nationally.
This is the 32nd consecutive year the county has received an award for the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report. The award is intended to recognize and encourage excellence in financial reporting
by state and local governments. The county's consistent participation in the program demonstrates its
commitment to quality financial management practices and open and clear communication with its
residents. The award has a direct impact when rating agencies assess the county's financial practices
during the bond issuance process.
The financial report showed that the county increased its net position in 2017 by $35.6 million over
2016. The county's total fund balance increased, while its expenditures increased over the previous
year.
The County Board also received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the
county's 2018 budget. The 2018 award marks the 21st consecutive year ofreceiving the award. To
receive the award, the county's budget document is submitted to the Government Finance Officers
Association, and it goes through a number of peer reviews to determine if the quality of the document
meets the nationally recognized standards for effective budget presentation. The award program
began in 1998, and is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. The budget
document serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and a communication device.
The County Board also received a review of the 2017 financial information provided in the annual
newspaper insert, which is the publication of financial summary information required by state law.
The report includes a balance sheet; statement of revenues, expenditures; and changes in fund
balance. It also has government-wide financial statements, which include statement of net position,
statement of activities, statement of fiduciary net position, and disbursement of county funds of more
than $5,000
Contact: Carl Jacobson, Principal Accountant, 651-430-6044
Members of the Department of Accounting and Finance Department presented the 32°d
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association for Washington County's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Nov. 13. Members of the staff, along with county commissioners, are Larry Phillips, Michele
Abrahamsen, Commissioner Lisa Weik, District 5, Dee Bernard, Jennifer Stanley,
Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2, Tabatha Hansen, Commissioner Fran Miron, District
1, Carl Jacobson, Paul Merryfield, Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District 3, Jennifer McLaren,
Commissioner Jack Lavold, District 4, Sarah Anderson, Betty Quinn, and Carissta Arndt.
Washington County received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award for the county's 2018 budget presentation. The award was
presented to commissioners Stan Karwoski, District 2, Lisa Weik, District 5, and Fran Miron,
District 1, Stephanie Kammerud, administrative assistant, Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District
3, Melinda Kirk, budget/financial analyst, and Commissioner Jack Lavold, District 4.
County will update payment systems in service centers, license centers
The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed Nov. 13 to purchase software and hardware
to upgrade the transaction processing systems for the county's four licensing centers and service
centers.
Staff at the centers performed 300,000 transaction in 2017, and collected $37 million.
The new equipment is being purchased with the goal of reducing processing time and increasing
efficiency. Each cashier will have a screen, credit card terminal, and receipt printer. The new system
will modernize the check acceptance process, using an electronic format, and improve the audit trail.
It will also integrate well with the county's accounting system.
After reviewing demonstrations from three companies, the US eDirect Neptune point of sale system
was chosen.
The one-time implementation costs will be $327,809, which includes licensing for 45 users, two
licenses for software, testing, and training. The maintenance cost will be $95,750 annually for the
next five years.
The new system should operational by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
Contact: Joanne Helm, Property Records and Taxpayer Services Deputy Director, 651-430-
6195
County will work with Larkin Hoffman for legislative representation
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Nov. 13 with Larkin Hoffman
for state legislative representation.
The firm will work to implement the county's legislative platform at the Minnesota Legislature, and
work closely with county staff to arrange for research and testimony to support the county's
initiatives. The firm will also monitor bills, provide legislative consultation, and identify potential
issues that may have an impact on the county. The firm will provide an end-of-session report of the
activities provided and the results of the items included in the county's legislative platform.
The two-year contract will cost $48,000 a year.
Contact: Kevin Corbid, Deputy Administrator, 651-430-6003
County Board reviews Washington Conservation District budget
The Washington County Board of Commissioners reviewed the proposed budget for the Washington
Conservation District 2019 budget Nov. 13.
The Washington Conservation District (WCD) is a local unit of government in the county dedicated
to soil and water conservation. The organization preserves the natural resources of Washington
County through conservation projects, technical guidance, and educational services, and is governed
by state law and the Soil and Water Conservation Policy.
The district does watershed administration for Brown's Creek Watershed District and the Middle St.
Croix Watershed Management Organization, as well as water and conservation practices monitoring,
education and outreach, urban and rural conservation technical assistance, conservation practices
maintenance, aquatic invasive species prevention, and work under the Wetland Conservation Act.
Contact: Jessica Collin-Pilarski, Senior Planner, 651-430-6703
WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT CALENDAR *
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The following items are presented for Board approval/adoption:
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY
Administration
Community Services
Sheriffs Office
ITEM
A. Approve the November 6, 2018, County Board meeting minutes.
B. Approve a grant agreement between the Minnesota Department of Human
Services (OHS) and Washington County for Crisis Response Services in the
amount of $800,000 for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31,
2020.
C. Approve a grant agreement for the 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative
between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management, and the Washington County Sheriffs
Office in the amount of $200,000 for the period of January 1, 2019, through
June 30, 2020.
*Consent Calendar items are generally defined as items of routine business, not requiring discussion, and approved in one vote. Commissioners may elect to
pull a Consent Calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action.
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County Board sets public hearing for county's capital improvement plan for Dec. 11
The Washington County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for Dec. 11 to allow public
comment on the final 2019-2023 Washington County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The County Board set the date at its Nov. 6 meeting.
The hearing will be during the board's regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of the
Government Center, 14949 N. 62nd St. in Stillwater.
During the public hearing, the County Board will hear public comments, consider any recommended
changes to the draft CIP, and take action to adopt the 2019-2023 CIP, pending any final changes. For
more information, see the county's website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search "capital
improvement plan."
Contact: Wayne Sandberg, County Engineer and Deputy Public Works Director, 651-430-4339
2 named to Brown's Creek Watershed District
Sharon Schwarze, Grant, and Gerald Johnson, Stillwater, were appointed to the Brown's Creek
Watershed District by the Washington County Board of Commissioners Nov. 6.
Both Schwarze and Johnson will serve three-year terms that will expire Oct. 21, 2021.
Watershed district governance, required by state law, helps to control or alleviate damage by flood
waters; improves stream channels for drainage or navigation; reclaims or fills wet or overflow lands;
oversees water supply for irrigation; regulates the flow of streams; diverts or changes water courses;
provides and conserves water supply; and provides for the protection of groundwater and regulation
of groundwater use.
Contact: Yvonne Klinnert, Public Information Manager, 651-430-6026
County Board approves civil rights plan
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a Civil Rights Plan Nov. 6, and will
direct staff to execute the Minnesota Department of Human Services 2018 Civil Rights Agreement on
behalf of Washington County.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has directed county human service agencies to update
their current civil rights plans to be compliant with federal laws. A written civil rights plan serves as a
framework for the legal obligations a county agency has as a recipient of federal assistance; helps
ensure that civil rights policies, procedures and practices are consistently applied across all program
areas; and offers evidence of a federal fund recipient's intent to comply with federal and state civil
rights laws required by Health and Human Services, the United States Department of Agriculture, and
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
The updates are to ensure statewide civil rights compliance in the delivery of human services
benefits.
It is the policy of Washington County that no otherwise qualified applicant for services or client shall
be excluded from participation, be denied benefits or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any
manner on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed,
religion, political beliefs, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Changes made to the Washington County plan were minor and related to clarifications of technical
aspects of the plan.
Contact: Chris Sorenson, Community Services Director, 651-430-6461
Marine Library will receive $6,000 from Jordan bequest
The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed Nov. 6 to provide the City of Marine on St.
Croix with $6,000 from the Jordan bequest to be used for materials and services at the Marine
Community Library.
In 2001, Elizabeth Jordan made a bequest in her will to the Washington County Library to be used for
the Marine Library branch. When the county branch was closed in 2012, an agreement was reached
between the City of Marine and the county that, upon request of the city, the county would disburse
funds from the bequest to support the Marine Community Library.
Through a joint powers agreement between the city and the county, the city residents have maintained
access to the county library system and continue to pay the county library tax. A separate non-profit
organization, the Marine Library Association (MarLA) maintains a small community library, which
includes privately-purchased materials, as well as materials and services provided by the county
library.
The request from the city follows directives related to disbursements made to the Jordan bequest as
specified in the joint powers agreement.
Contact: Bethany Venable, Communications Specialist, 651-275-8504
Schreiber Mullaney Construction will do remodeling on Government Center campus
Schreiber Mullaney Construction will do remodeling on the Washington County Government Center
campus to build an on-site employee clinic and offices for the county's crisis response unit that will
be activated at the beginning of 2019.
The County Board agreed to a $93,275 contract with the company Nov. 6. The county contracts with
the company to do as-needed construction for the county.
The on-site employee clinic will provide health services to county employees at the Government
Center in an effort to reduce health care costs for the county. The crisis response unit will be available
24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to calls from residents about anyone experiencing a
mental health crisis. The county will add staff for the crisis response unit.
Contact: Erik Jalowitz, Building Services Capital Project Manager, 651-430-6227
Sheriff's Office will receive state funds for emergency management
The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted a $105,519 grant Nov. 6 from the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division,
to support the Sheriffs Office emergency operations.
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) provides financial assistance for the
administration of local emergency management programs which meet state and federal requirements.
The EMPG grant funds cover personnel costs, including salary, overtime, and fringe benefits for the
Washington County Emergency Operations Center staff. The grant does require a 100 percent match,
which is covered by general property tax levy dollars.
Contact: Sheriff Dan Starry, 651-430-7601
County Board receives update on Marine on St. Croix Community Library
The Washington County Board of Commissioners received an update Nov. 6 from the Marine Library
Association (MarLA) on the activities and services provided by MarLA at the Marine on St. Croix
Community Library.
Mary Burke, board chair of the volunteer library, reported to the County Board, and was
accompanied by Jim Maher, a board member, and Marine on St. Croix Mayor Bill Miller.
The library is celebrating its seventh birthday. Activities over the course of the past year included the
library hosting almost 1,900 at 26 events, creating a partnership with local groups to upgrade the
audio-visual equipment in the Marine Village Hall, and purchasing new computers and carpet for the
library. The library circulated 4,000 items during the year, and added 259 books to its collection. It is
also host to children's summer science and art camps, family game nights, and film festivals.
Burke thanked the staff at the county's Hardwood Creek Library and the County Board for their
support of the library.
The Washington County Library works with the Marine Community Library to maintain and support
the community library and to ensure that Marine residents continue to have access to the
comprehensive library services provided by the county .
Contact: Bethany Venable, Communications Specialist, 651-275-8504
County Board approves lease, architect for Valley Branch Library upgrade
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a new lease agreement for Valley Branch
Library Nov. 6, and an agreement with an architect to design improvements to the library.
The Valley Branch Library is in a leased space in Lakeland Plaza in Lakeland. The new lease extends
the current agreement for 10 years, and also expands the size of the library within the building and
increases the size of the space from 2,500 square feet to 3,500 square feet. The additional space will
allow for improvements and expansion of library spaces and services for patrons in the Lower St.
Croix Valley. The new lease will cost $45,500 a year, with a 2 percent increase in years three, six,
and nine.
HCM Architects was hired to identify options to remodel or relocate Valley Library and to provide
plans for possible library layouts within the leased spaces. The new contract with the firm covers the
next steps in designing upgrades to the library, and provides construction oversight and
administration services throughout the project.
Proposed remodeling for the library would include more space for public programs, and more space
for restrooms, vestibules, and mechanical equipment.
The architectural services will include designing the new space, community engagement, and
construction administration. It is expected that the design, construction, and new technology for an
expanded and remodeled library will cost $1.2 million.
The project will be designed by March of next year, with construction planned for April through June
of next year.
Contact: Greg Wood, Building Services Director, 651-430-6225
County streamlines process to provide annual park passes to veterans, active
military, surviving spouses
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a policy Nov. 6 that will provide free
Washington County Park annual vehicle permits to qualified veterans, current active duty military
personnel, and surviving military spouses.
The county previously had a number of policies regarding providing park passes to those qualified,
and the changes provides annual passes to more veterans, including:
• veterans who have any level of service-connected disability upon the presentation of proper
identification and/or a copy of their determination letter;
• the spouse of any currently deployed military personnel upon the presentation of proper
identification and/or a copy of their determination letter;
• military personnel on leave and/or visiting within 90 days of leaving active service upon the
presentation of proper identification and/or a copy of their determination letter; and.
• the surviving spouse of a military personnel who is receiving dependency and indemnity
compensation.
The county provided just more than 330 daily and annual permits in 2017 under a number of former
policies. Streamlining the policies is expected to make the process more convenient for veterans and
their families, and more efficient for county staff. It also creates a consistency with the state's
Department of Natural Resources' policies.
During the meeting, retired Colonel Mark Weins received an annual park pass. A resident of
Stillwater, Wiens served in both the Army and the Army National Guard, with more than 20 years of
active service. He had multiple deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other posts, and received two
Bronze Stars and two Legions of Merit for meritorious conduct.
Contact: Sandy Breuer, Parks Director, 651-430-4371
Retired Col. Mark Wiens was a recipient of a free annual Washington County Parks pass
under a program the County Board approved Nov. 6 to provide passes to veterans, their
spouses, or their surviving spouses. Wiens is shown with county commissioners Stan Karwoski,
District 2, Lisa Weik, District 5, Fran Miron, District 1, Gary Kriesel, District 3, and Jack
Lavold, District 4.
TDKA will create plans for upgrading Lake Elmo Park Reserve
TDKA will design upgrades for Lake Elmo Park Reserve, after the Washington County Board of
Commissioners approved a $214,707 contract with the company Nov. 6.
Planned improvements within Lake Elmo Park Reserve focus on the modern campground and the
area around the Eagle Point Trail on the west side of the park.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is the county's most popular park, and has a half million visitors each year.
The modern campground was built in the 1980s and has 80 campsites. On-going maintenance of the
electrical system within the campground has become costly and inefficient. The proposed project will
replace the entire electrical system within the campground, and consider adding 50-amp hook-ups to
accommodate larger campers and RVs that require more electricity to run, as the campground has
only 20-or 30-amp hook-ups.
The project will review the addition of water and sewer hook-ups, as well as the replacement of the
playground at the modern campground.
Eagle Point Trail is on the west side of the park and runs for about four miles around Eagle Point
Lake. This is a turf trail that is used for hiking, biking, and cross-county skiing in the winter. The
project will regrade segments of the trail that have drainage problems. To get to Eagle Point Trail,
users may park in the existing parking lot within the park, or have been parking on the west border of
the park along Inwood A venue (County Highway 13). Having park visitors parking along Inwood
A venue or other local side streets is dangerous, as they cross a high-speed roadway. To address this
problem, the project will include the addition of a gravel parking lot off of Inwood Avenue within the
park.
The project will include improvements to the Eagle Point Lake parking lot. Improvements will
include demolition of the Snow Shoe Shack building. A trailhead kiosk could also be added to this
area with benches, interpretive signs, landscaping, and a drinking fountain.
The overall park improvement project budget is $2.5 million. Project construction is scheduled to
begin in 2019 after the camping season ends, and will be funded with a combination of county funds,
state sales tax, and state and Metropolitan Council funds.
Contact: Sandy Breuer, Parks Director, 651-430-4371
County approves county All Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an update to the county All Hazard
Mitigation Plan Nov. 6.
All Hazard Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of
disasters. It is most effective when implemented under a comprehensive, long-term mitigation plan.
Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated
damage. The Washington County Sheriffs Office has completed the most recent update to the
Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is updated every five years.
The original plan was approved in 2006, and updated in 2011 and 2013. An amendment was added in
2013-2014, and the current plan was updated over the last two years.
Work updating the plan engaged representatives from 25 cities and six townships in hazard mitigation
planning to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural and manmade disasters.
Information was also gathered from other agencies, such as school districts, and from the public. All
that information was gathered for the development of long-term strategies for protecting people and
property from future hazard events, including identifying future projects. Those could include adding
outside weather sirens, burying powerlines, or requiring safe rooms in some areas.
The plan can be seen on the county website at www.co.washington.mn.us by searching "all hazards
mitigation plan."
Contact: Sheriff Dan Starry, 651-430-7601
County Board honors Jean DeCurtins on his 1 OQ 1h birthday
The Washington County Board of Commissioners honored Jean L. DeCurtins Nov. 6, noting that
DeCurtins will be 100 years old Nov. 19.
DeCurtins is a lifelong resident of Stillwater and Washington County. He served his country
faithfully, joining the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry, also known as the Red Bull division,
prior to World War II. He is a decorated Army private first class who served in North Africa and Italy
during World War II, enlisting on his 22nd birthday, Nov. 19, 1940.
DeCurtins was injured twice during the war, and was awarded the Purple Heart, before being returned
to the front.
He returned to Stillwater after his service, and helped form the A&D Last Man's Club, fashioned after
Stillwater's original Last Man's Club, made up of 34 Civil War veterans. DeCurtins retired from
working for Northern States Power Co. in 1981, and fills his days continuing to educate himself at the
Stillwater Public Library. He is the last man of the A&D Last Man's Club, of which he never missed
a meeting.
He will celebrate his 1 ooth birthday Nov. 19.
Contact: Yvonne Klinnert, Public Information Manager, 651-430-6026
County Board accepts gifts for third quarter
The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted gifts totaling $3,930.26 given to the
county by public and private sources during the third quarter of 2018.
Cash gifts were given to the Sheriffs Office from a private individual for the Explorer's National
Convention, and from the City of Landfall for the Cops and Cones program. The Library received
almost $1,000 in gifts from individuals and donations boxes, from an Alcoholics Anonymous group
that uses the library for its meetings, and from the Woodbury Lions Club. The Parks Department
received almost $4 70 from donations from those touring the Historic Courthouse, or viewing the
exhibits at the courthouse.
In-kind donations totaled more than $2,000, including the decals given to the Sheriffs Office for its
Suicide Awareness Squad, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors given to Community Services, and
local merchant food and drink donations that supported the Historic Courthouse Ice Cream Social.
Contact: Yvonne Klinnert, Public Information Manager, 651-430-6026