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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2019
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
Finance Director Provos
Community Development Director Turnblad
Fire Chief Glaser
Police Captain Meredith
City Engineer Sanders
Assistant City Engineer Abdullah
City Clerk Wolf
PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS &COMMENDATIONS
There were no petitions, individuals, delegations or commendations.
OPEN FORUM
Ann Martin, GreenSteps Committee co-lead, urged the Council to support the Bird City
program.
STAFF REPORTS
Community Development Director Turnblad updated the Council on the following: the
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Aiple Property Master Plan is almost ready to distribute.
The RFP for the Chestnut Street Plaza should be completed next month and construction
should begin in spring 2021.The State Historic Preservation Conference will be in Stillwater
September 16-18, 2020. The garage on Boutwell and Neal, which was a problem, is almost
completed. The Sign Ordinance is in its third draft and by next week, staff will have
questions for the City Attorney. A public hearing before the Planning Commission on the
Sign Ordinance will occur in December or January.
Public Works Director Sanders stated that the draft ADA transition plan is done and it will
be presented to the Human Rights Commission in January and then to the City Council.
Finance Director Provos reminded the Council that the Truth-in-Taxation meeting is
December 3.
City Council Meeting November 19, 2019
City Administrator McCarty reported on a November 14 presentation by members of the
Council, staff, and Washington County to the House Committee about the possibility of
funding for the Highway 36/Manning interchange.
CONSENT AGENDA
November 1, 2019 Legislative breakfast special meeting minutes
November 5, 2019 regular and recessed meeting minutes
Payment of Bills
Resolution 2019-131, resolution designating 2020 Election Polling Locations within
the City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Resolution 2019-132, approving renewals of Liquor and Tobacco Licenses for 2020
Resolution 2019-133, adopting Delinquent Sewer Charges Project No. 0001
Resolution 2019-134, adopting Delinquent Solid Waste Charges Project No. 0002
Ordinance No. 1135, Zoning Text Amendment to allow a Dog Training Facility to
operate within the BP-I Zoning District by Special Use Permit (CPC Case No.
2019-56)
Resolution 2019-135, a joint resolution requesting concurrent detachment from Oak
Park Heights and annexation into Stillwater of certain lands pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 ((OPH Res. 19-10-44)
Resolution 2019-136, a joint resolution requesting concurrent detachment from
Stillwater and annexation into Oak Park Heights of certain lands pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 (OPH Res. 19-10-45)
Renew Towing License for Stillwater Towing
Issue New Off Sale Liquor License for Lora Wine Shop
Sanitary Sewer Adjustment
Mayor Kozlowski pulled Resolutions 2019-135 and 2019-136 from the Consent Agenda
per Councilmember Weidner's request, due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt the Consent
Agenda as amended.All in favor.
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to approve
Resolution 2019-135, a joint resolution requesting concurrent detachment from Oak Park
Heights and annexation into Stillwater of certain lands pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
414.061 ((OPH Res. 19-10-44) and Resolution 2019-136, a joint resolution requesting
concurrent detachment from Stillwater and annexation into Oak Park Heights of certain lands
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 (OPH Res. 19-10-45). Motion passed.
Ayes: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, and Polehna
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilmember Weidner
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Stillwater Lights Event Agreement
City Administrator McCarty explained the details of the proposal by the Greater Stillwater
Area Chamber of Commerce for the Stillwater Lights Event to run through March 31, 2020.
Staff recommends waiving the event fees and the City paying the electricity costs. Staff does
not recommend a capital contribution to the event because a$15,000 one-time contribution
was made last year. If the Council concurs with staff recommendations, the Council should
pass a motion to approve the 2020 Stillwater Lights Event Agreement with seven conditions.
Robin Anthony, executive director of the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber, stated they are
continuing to work with businesses to fund the event. She asked for reconsideration of the
funding request. The Chamber would like to add music,which would shut off at midnight.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner,seconded by Councilmember Polehna,to approve the 2020
Stillwater Lights Event Agreement as recommended by staff. All in favor.
License Designating 918 5th Ave S as Problem Property
City Attorney Land explained that at the appeal hearing in October, the Council upheld the
designation, so the property owner was required to apply for a license within 30 days. She
explained the provisions of the license.
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt Resolution
2019-137, a resolution approving a license with conditions regarding the designation of 918
5th Avenue South, Stillwater as a problem property.All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Neal Avenue Improvement Project Feasibility Report
Assistant City Engineer Abdullah reviewed the feasibility study for the Neal Avenue
Improvement Project The total length of the project is 0.8 miles. The project consists of
reconstructing Neal Avenue from Boutwell Road to McKusick Road and doing a mill and
overlay from McKusick Road to White Pine Way. The entire length of Neal Avenue is
proposed to have an eight foot trail added on the east side of the road. The total estimated
cost of the project is $1,854,788 to be funded through City funds, assessments, Traffic
Adequacy fund, storm water utility funds,and Municipal State Aid funds. Staff recommends
that the Council accept the feasibility report and order a public hearing for December 17,
2019.
Councilmember Weidner asked why the street width between Boutwell and Eagle Ridge is
going down to 26 feet with no parking; and Mr. Abdullah replied that residents have
requested no parking in that area due to speeding problems. A four-way stop will be
installed at Neal Avenue and Eagle Ridge Trail to slow traffic.
Councilmember Weidner stated that having no parking in that area might cause problems,
although he understands trying to slow the vehicles.
Councilmember Polehna suggested that a 10' trail be considered rather than an 8' trail. He .
also noted that stop signs are not considered by some engineers as a way to slow down
traffic; and Public Works Director Sanders replied that due to the length of the segment of
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road, engineers are limited as to what can be done to slow traffic. He added that staff will
look at possibly widening the trail to 10'.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt
Resolution 2019-138, resolution receiving report and calling hearing on Neal Avenue
Improvement Project, Project 2019-08.All in favor.
Bird City Program
Community Development Director Turnblad stated that the work plan to attain Step 3
GreenStep Cities status by 2021 includes becoming a Bird City. Sustainable Stillwater and
other groups have asked if it would be possible to move Bird City up a year to 2020 rather
than 2021. He explained the program requirements. Zoning Administrator Graham Tait
would coordinate this program.
Councilmember Weidner voiced support for the program,but concern about staff workload.
Mr. Turnblad responded that staff intends to bring an updated four-year work plan to the
Council in December. Staff will take a look at the Bird City program and determine what is
reasonable over the next year or two years. He will also ask Zoning Administrator Tait to
talk with Sustainable Stillwater and the other advocacy groups and ask what resources they
have available to work on the program.
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
Councilmember Weidner referred to the discussion at the last meeting about a potential
solution for the garbage problem in Union Alley. The solution did not move forward. He
would like the Council to consider setting a hard deadline for getting the garbage cans out
of the alley in the next 60 days. He would like this to be on a future agenda.
Councilmember Junker noted it is his Ward and the businesses are very close to getting it
resolved. He agreed that a resolution is overdue.
Councilmember Polehna informed the Council that the lift bridge opening celebration is set
for May 15-16, 2020.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adjourn to closed
session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b) to discuss attorney-client privileged
communication regarding 121 Chestnut Street East.All in favor. The meeting was adjourned to
closed session at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins,Junker,Weidner and Polehna
Also present: City Administrator McCarty, City Attorney Land,Attorney Peter Mikhail and
Community Development Director Turnblad
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to reopen the meeting
at 8:25 p.m.All in favor.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker,to-a All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Ted oz owski, Mayor
ATTE T:
Beth Wolf, City Cler
Resolution 2019-131, resolution designating 2020 Election Polling Locations within
the City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Resolution 2019-132, approving renewals of Liquor and Tobacco Licenses for 2020
Resolution 2019-133, adopting Delinquent Sewer Charges Project No. 0001
Resolution 2019-134, adopting Delinquent Solid Waste Charges Project No. 0002
Ordinance No. 1135 - CPC Case No. 2019-56 Zoning Text Amendment to allow a Dog
Training Facility to operate within the BP-I Zoning District by Special Use
Permit- Ordinance 2nd Reading
Resolution 2019-135, a joint resolution requesting concurrent detachment from Oak
Park Heights and annexation into Stillwater of certain lands pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 ((OPH Res. 19-10-44)
Resolution 2019-136, a joint resolution requesting concurrent detachment from
Stillwater and annexation into Oak Park Heights of certain lands pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 (OPH Res. 19-10-45)
Resolution 2019-137, a resolution approving a license with conditions regarding the
designation of 918 5th Avenue South, Stillwater as a problem property
Resolution 2019-138, resolution receiving report and calling hearing on Neal Avenue
Improvement Project, Project 2019-08
Ordinance No. 1135,An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code to allow Dog Training
Facilities by Special Use Permit in the BP-I Zoning District
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