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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-17 CC MIN ti i water 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 The Bir tholacsx of Mortesote www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 17, 2019 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins,Junker, Weidner and Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Land Community Development Director Turnblad Finance Director Provos Police Chief Gannaway Deputy Fire Chief Ballis City Engineer Sanders Library Director Troendle City Clerk Wolf PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS&COMMENDATIONS Proclamation: Constitution Week Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation designating September 17-23 as "Constitution Week." Members of Girl Scout Troop 53688 accepted the Proclamation. OPEN FORUM Cameron Murray, 350 Main Street North, thanked the Public Works Department for installing the smoking stations downtown. STAFF REPORTS Community Development Director Turnblad stated that a subcommittee of the Met Council approved the Comprehensive Plan and it will continue through the process. The State Historic Preservation Office is seeking input on preservation for their ten-year plan. Public Works Director Sanders informed the Council that the St. Croix River is predicted to rise to 681 feet. City Administrator McCarty stated that Ice Castles LLC applied for a special event permit to be reviewed at the Council's next meeting. The dome project on the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center is proceeding. BakerTilly is working on an analysis of all the City's TIF Districts. City Council Meeting September 17, 2019 Library Director Troendle alerted the Council to a September 28 Mongolian Circus event.A library programming guide has been published. Tuck point repairs are being done on the library. CONSENT AGENDA September 3, 2019 special meeting and recessed meeting minutes Payment of bills CPC Case No. 2019-43 to amend City Code Sec. 41-7, Seasonal Outdoor Sales- Ordinance 2nd Reading Microsoft Licensing Renewal Library Board request for Capital Funds Reallocation Sanitary sewer adjustments Motion by Councilmember Weidner,seconded by Councilmember Collins,to adopt the Consent Agenda.All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lambert Pre-Annexation Agreement Community Development Director Turnblad reported that Central Commons, LLC has purchased approximately 35 acres in Stillwater Township south of State Highway 36 and east of Manning Avenue.The owner plans to petition to annex the property into the City of Stillwater and then develop the site as a mixed use Planned Unit Development (PUD). The 2040 Comprehensive Plans for both Stillwater Township and the City of Stillwater support the annexation into the City. Prior to annexation, the owner of the property would like to enter into a pre-annexation agreement that establishes common expectations. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. Councilmember Junker asked if the possible HyVee store would own its own property. Mark Lambert, 10211 Norell Avenue, replied that the grocery store parcel and the convenience store parcel would be owned privately by the respective stores. Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt Resolution 2019-103,resolution approving Pre-Annexation Agreement for Central Commons, LLC.All in favor. NEW BUSINESS County Road 5 Feasibility Report Public Works Director Sanders stated that Phase 2 of Washington County's street and pedestrian safety improvements for County Road 5 is planned for 2020. It includes work from Pine Tree Trail to Sycamore Street. The improvement consists of a mill and overlay and replacement of curb and gutter and existing sidewalks from Olive Street to Sycamore, and installing new sidewalk on the west side of Owens Street from Wilkins to Sycamore.The overall project cost is estimated to be$2.9 million primarily funded by the County.The City Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting September 17, 2019 is responsible for 50% of the new sidewalk, 50% of new curb and gutter, 100% of the sanitary manhole replacements and a prorated share on erosion control, striping and mobilization items, for a total cost to the City including engineering, inspection and administration of$446,854.57.The project will be financed through assessments,Municipal State Aid Funds and the Stillwater Water Board.Costs associated with the curb and sidewalk improvement would be assessed to the affected property owners. The Water Board would be charged costs relocate gate valves and hydrants, $50,111.14. All other costs, including the City's share of the assessments, would be $255,444.92 and covered by Municipal State Aid. Staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution receiving the report and calling for a public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Weidner, to adopt Resolution 2019-104, resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on CSAH Street Improvement Phase 2 (Project 2019-09).All in favor. Koch Dumpster Agreement Amendment Community Development Director Turnblad explained that John Koch of J Group LLC is requesting the City allow him to construct and maintain a cooperative trash enclosure on Water Street South to serve his property at 317 Main Street South, without having maintenance agreements in place from the adjacent property owners as requested by the City in 2018. Seed money from Washington County will help fund the construction of the enclosure. Staff recommends approval of a resolution granting Mr. Koch permission to construct and maintain the trash enclosure. Councilmember Polehna stated the last time this project was initiated,it was halted because other property owners objected. It needs to be completed this time. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt Resolution 2019-105, a resolution rescinding Resolution 2018-202 and approving the Trash Enclosure and Maintenance Agreements for Trash Enclosure located adjacent to 301 South Main Street. All in favor. Curve Crest Boulevard Extension - Cost Share Agreement Public Works Director Sanders stated that potential development in the southwest corner of the City creates a need for street and utilities to serve the area. The City is proposing to work with the consultant from Lakeview Hospital on a feasibility study to address both street and utilities for the area north of Highway 36. Loucks and Associates has proposed a cost of$36,000 for this study. Since most of the work involves expanding City utilities and streets, it proposed that the City pay 75% or $27,000. Staff recommends that the Council accept the cost share letter agreement with Lakeview Hospital for the Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Curve Crest Boulevard Extension. Councilmember Junker asked about the alignment of the road. Mr. Sanders replied that the consultant will work with Washington County to determine a possible alignment to facilitate future hospital development. It is a straight alignment from the Bradshaw site to the offramp where utilities will be extended. However there are still options for the continuation of the road when the Lakeview property is developed. Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting September 17, 2019 Councilmember Polehna expressed concern that people will think the possible road alignment is a final plan. They need to understand this is just preliminary to get utilities in, and not a firm alignment for the road to connect to 62nd Street. Mr. Turnblad stated that one of primary reasons for the study is that the City needs to acquire from Lakeview a stretch of easement which will be synonymous with a future roadway. So from the Bradshaw area to where the crossing needs to occur is more or less set. How the roadway progresses up to make the connection to 62nd does not need to be decided yet. Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to approve the Cost Sharing Agreement with Lakeview Hospital for the Preliminary Feasibility Study for the extension of Curve Crest Boulevard.All in favor. Interim Ordinance Prohibiting Demo Permits City Attorney Land referred to a joint HPC and Council meeting a week ago,and the decision to hire a consultant to review all the historic preservation ordinances and suggest improvements in the process for designation,alteration permits and demolition permits.To allow time for this process, staff recommends adoption of an interim ordinance prohibiting the issuance of demolition permits. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt first reading of an interim ordinance prohibiting acceptance, consideration, or consideration of applications related to demolition permits for an historically significant building or structure or a building or structure that is considered an historic resource.All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna reported that Beyond the Yellow Ribbon fed 2,500 service- members at the Minneapolis airport for Family Day. He will be present at the Wisconsin Tourism meeting next week regarding the historic bridge opening celebration.He requested Public Works Director Sanders to bring an ADA project status to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn. All in favor.The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Ted ozlo r ATTEST: lie5 s :5('-dj a Beth Wolf, City Clerk Resolution 2019-103, resolution approving Pre-Annexation Agreement for Central Commons, LLC Resolution 2019-104, resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on CSAH Street Improvement Phase 2 (Project 2019-09) Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting September 17, 2019 Resolution 2019-105, a resolution rescinding Resolution 2018-202 and approving the Trash Enclosure and Maintenance Agreements for Trash Enclosure located adjacent to 301 South Main Street Ordinance 1132, an Ordinance Amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 41, entitled Seasonal Outdoor Sales by amending the review process for Seasonal Food Vending Page 5 of 5