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REVISED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 2020
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
1. Stillwater Area Schools Pony Pride Month Proclamation
2. COVID-19 Reponse Update
V. 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.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
3. Police Chief
4. Fire Chief
5. City Clerk
6. Community Development Director
7. Public Works Director – St Croix River High Water Update
8. Finance Director
9. City Attorney
10. City Administrator
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – 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. April 7, 2020 regular meeting minutes
12. Payment of Bills
13. Community Garden Agreement
14. Fee Schedule Amendment – Resolution
15. Fire Contracts for the City of Grant, Stillwater and May Townships – Resolution
16. Disinfecting Machine CIP Request
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
17. Review of 2020 Summer Events Schedule
18. Discussion on Financial and Budgetary Impacts due to COVID-19
XI. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
XII. CLOSED SESSION
19. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute regarding Meetings Having Data Classified as Not Public (Minnesota
Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3) on City Administrator’s Annual Review
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Page 1
CITY OF STILLWATER
LIST OF BILLS
Access Shredding 55.50
Advance Auto Parts Equipment repair supplies 318.93
American Flagpole & Flag Flag & supplies 307.38
At&t Mobilty Phone 67.13
Bolton and Menk Inc.Greeley & Market Pl Lift Station Imp 9,396.00
Bureau of Crim. Apprehension Terminal access charge 270.00
Cintas Corporation Uniform & mat cleaning 476.57
Cole Papers Foam hand soap - COVID-19 54.60
Comcast Internet 184.25
Computer Integration Technologies IS Developer - Heirloom & Landmark Website 540.00
Cornerstone Land Surveying Lily Lake Sanitary Sewer Easement 450.00
Dalco Janitorial supplies 852.13
Dogpoopbags.com Dog bags 130.00
ECM Publishers Publications 180.50
Emergency Response Solutions Mako equipment 26,389.72
Galls LLC Uniform - Gannaway 115.36
Grainger Battery cables 601.84
Henning Professional Services Dock Cafe right of way 277.50
Heritage Printing Inc.Printing of Newsletter 2,900.70
International Code Council Code 762.92
Kirvida Fire Inc.Vehicle repair 260.93
KOMA Design services 9,148.26
Loffler Companies IT professional services 3,818.25
Manos Nancy Reimburse for Mileage 15.60
Mansfield Oil Company Fuel 4,624.85
Marshall Electric Company Electrical work 5,210.00
McDaniel Law & Policy Government relations services 6,250.00
Menards Supplies 930.40
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Maintenance agreement 954.00
Miller Excavating Flood 26,573.62
MSP Outdoor Services Inc Yard clean up - 1209 Pine St W 525.00
Municipal Emergency Services Career tracking 3,508.00
NAPA Auto Parts Battery - Flood 166.39
Polar Plastics Black poly film - Flood 1,036.80
Primary Products Co.COVID-19 1,211.03
Quill Corporation Quill plus gold renewal 119.99
Roadkill Animal Control Animal pick up 30.00
SEH Inc North Stairway 7,250.00
Sherwin Williams Paint 938.81
Target Solutions Learning Target Solutions - Check It 2,060.00
Toll Gas and Welding Supply Cylinders 45.38
Total Parking Solutions Inc.WebOffice CMS Monitoring 1,135.00
Tri-State Bobcat Skid steer loader and trade in 3,000.00
Uline Inc Supplies - COVID-19 380.00
Visu-Sewer Inc.Push camera work 1,925.00
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Voyant Communications Phone 558.81
Washington County Property Records Property Taxes 12,832.00
LIBRARY
Ace Hardware Janitorial Supplies 250.45
Amazon Business Bird Deterrence 333.56
Cintas Corporation Towels & Rugs 77.84
Comcast Internet/Wi-Fi April 2020 188.06
Culligan of Stillwater Water 27.25
Ebsco Publishing Library Aware 04/20-3/21 1,008.00
Encompass Inc UL Ceiling Repair 2,500.00
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Chamber Membership 220.00
Menards Janitorial Supplies 137.67
NAC Mechanical and Electrical Services Annual Alterton System Maintenance 3,554.00
Recorded Books Inc Materials - E Audio (SAAB)94.99
Uline Inc Nitrile Gloves 197.32
Washington County Library Quarter 1 237.93
CREDIT CARDS
Amazon.com Equipment repair supplies 1,282.83
Backgroundchecks.com Back ground checks 73.90
BCA Training Training 250.00
Chicago Books & Journals Urban Bikeway Design Guide 61.25
Community Thread Community Thread Volunteer Membership 80.00
Critical Incident Stress Consultants CISM Training 475.00
Digital Combustion Inc.Fire training software 549.50
Ebay Repair Parts - Parking Ramp Doors 642.74
IAPE Training 320.00
MN Dept of Labor and Industry Spring CE Seminar 85.00
NREMT Medical recertification 100.00
Uline Inc Boxes for SCBA 434.34
Zogics Cleaning Station (SPLF Custodial Grant)98.90
MARCH MANUALS
4Front LLC Graphics 2,112.92
Amazon Business Supplies 242.23
AT&T Mobility Cell phone 79.25
AutoNation Equipment repair supplies 147.87
Century Link Telephones 494.06
City of St. Paul Training 180.00
Comcast TV Internet & Voice 876.47
Dalco Janitorial Supplies 142.02
FleetPride Equipment repair supplies 423.39
Freds Tire Company Tire tube 11.95
GovHR USA Operational review of Public Works 13,775.00
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Grainger Bldg Repair Supplies 47.66
Group Medicareblue RX Retiree Prescriptions Ins 4,485.00
LeadsOnline LLC Total Track Investigation System Service Package 2,395.00
League of MN Cities Workers Comp Claim 1,695.59
Mahtomedi High School Boys Gate Split Hockey 5,445.00
Maritronics Ltd.Equipment repair supplies 140.00
Recorded Books Inc Materials 5,088.00
Region 4 AA Gate Split Hockey 3,316.00
Stillwater Area High School Gate Split Hockey 8,705.00
Verizon Wireless Wireless Service 2,901.35
Voyant Communications Phone 539.44
Walmart Community Supplies 22.88
Xcel Energy Energy 71,902.18
ADDENDUM
Ace Hardware Supplies 59.73
Bluecross Blueshield Retiree Insurance 3,113.50
Chem Systems Electrostatic sprayer machine 5,000.00
Comcast Internet 109.85
Community Thread Contribution 5,250.00
Computer Integration Tech Heirloom & Landmark Website 1,502.25
Emergency Response Solutions Fire Boots 1,009.76
Junker Brad Reimburse for expenses 23.96
Lincoln National Life Retiree Life Insurance 21.60
One23 Events LLC Event Mgmt Fees 10,500.00
SRF Consulting Central Commons Traffic Study 263.48
SW/WC Service Cooperatives Retiree Insurance 74,812.01
Target Solutions Target Solutions - Scheduling 2,880.00
Veterans Memorial Super Valu Parking 4,347.00
Washington County Historical Society Contribution 3,750.00
Xcel Energy Energy 4,680.79
Youth Service Bureau Contribution 2,750.00
TOTAL 397,361.87
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Sent:Friday, April 17, 2020 3:42 PM
To:'Michael Sobieski'; Brad Glynn
Cc:Beth Wolf
Subject:RE: Lumberjack Days 2020
Michael and Brad,
Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Your attached document will be forwarded to the City Council for the April
21 meeting when the Council discusses the summer events schedule and staff will note that you will be available for
discussion via Zoom.
Tom McCarty
City Administrator
216 4th Street N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-8801
tmccarty@ci.stillwater.mn.us
From: Michael Sobieski <michael.thelocals@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 3:28 PM
To: Tom McCarty <tmccarty@ci.stillwater.mn.us>
Cc: Brad Glynn <brad@liftbridgebrewery.com>
Subject: Lumberjack Days 2020
Tom,
The Locals Board met and put together the following statement for the city regarding Lumberjack Days 2020.
Brad will remotely attend the Zoom City Council meeting on April 21st and will be available if there are
additional questions or clarifications needed.
Michael/Brad
The Locals fully support the St. Croix Valley and the city of Stillwater during these difficult times. The tradition
of historic Lumberjack Days to provide an engaging and educational event that welcomes families and
community members to the birthplace of Minnesota to enjoy and learn about the cultural heritage, historical
charm and local talent of our beloved river town. We do this through awesome events like the parade, downhill
derby, family events, local music, and beer garden.
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As we emerge from this pandemic, there are a few significant things that are unclear. The Locals support
organizing community events, however at this time we are unsure what types of events will be possible to
support the community while keeping the community safe, based on gover nment and medical regulations which
may or may not be in place. Also, the local businesses are having a tough time this year. As Lumberjack Days is
a wholly community funded and supported event, we see that The Locals will not be able to get the funding
necessary to support LJD like it has been in the past.
We are looking to the City Council of Stillwater and City Staff for direction on community gatherings this
summer with regards to gathering regulations and recommendations from State and Federal agencies.
There are several options that we have discussed. We could organize several smaller events in the July or for a
later time frame or we could coordinate with other community events and lend our support and organizing
capabilities. We have a great team in place and all are willing to step up to put together an alternative event or
events that fulfill the mission of our organization.
The Locals Board
Michael Sobieski, Paul Creager, Sam Ziemer, Brad Glynn, and Josh Ernst
City of Stillwater Potential Financial Impacts due to COVID-19 Response Stillwater City CouncilTuesday, April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Responses• Federal & State Executive Orders -Stay at Home Orders-Closing Business Operations-Social Distancing Guidelines-Reopening Framework - ?• Stillwater COVID-19 Responses-Emergency Declaration; Close Facilities to Public; Cancel Events-Waiver of Utility Bill Late Fees; Waiver of Downtown Parking Permit Fees, Temp. Parking Provisions for Downtown Restaurants, Extend Lodging Tax payment deadline-Established COVID-19 Cost Tracking Systems-Planning for Reopening of Operations -Activated Incident Command Structure (ICS)-City Employees-Split Shift/Telework Operations – Policies & FAQ’s -Federal Medical Leave (Families First Corona Virus Response Act)-Meeting Options w/ Technology \ \ I \ I \ I \ \ I \ \ \ \ \ \
Possible Fiscal Risk Areas/Impacts• Operations – Revenues (2020 Budget & Future Years)-State Aids: LGA, Transportation Aids, Police & Fire Aids-Property Taxes-Fees: General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds-Building permit, inspection, plan review fees -Park reservation & event fees-Parking fees-Utility fees-Ordinance violations-Rec Center contracts & fees-Library fees & events\ \ I \ I \ I \ \ I \ \ \ \ \ \
Possible Fiscal Risk Areas/Impacts Capital Improvement Program / Planned Borrowing• General Obligation Bond (CIP) & G.O. Revenue Bond (Sanitary Sewer Enterprise Fund)• Reduce or Eliminate Borrowing –• CIP (Debt Service is Levy Funded) & Enterprise Fund-Analysis of High, Medium, Low Priority Items-Leverage collaborative/alternative funding sources where possible-Create levy capacity for future\ \ I \ I \ I \ \ I \ \ \ \ \ \
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 2020
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
1. Stillwater Area Schools Pony Pride Month Proclamation
2. COVID-19 Reponse Update
V. 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.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
3. Police Chief
4. Fire Chief
5. City Clerk
6. Community Development Director
7. Public Works Director – St Croix River High Water Update
8. Finance Director
9. City Attorney
10. City Administrator
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – 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. April 7, 2020 regular meeting minutes
12. Payment of Bills
13. Community Garden Agreement
14. Fee Schedule Amendment – Resolution
15. Fire Contracts for the City of Grant, Stillwater and May Townships – Resolution
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
16. Review of 2020 Summer Events Schedule
17. Discussion on Financial and Budgetary Impacts due to COVID-19– available Tuesday
XI. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
XII. CLOSED SESSION
18. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute regarding Meetings Having Data Classified as Not Public (Minnesota
Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3) on City Administrator’s Annual Review
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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WHEREAS, graduates of Stillwater-area schools have been impacting our world
since 1876; and
WHEREAS, proud alums return to our communities to raise the next generation
of Ponies; and
WHEREAS, today, more than 8,300 kids prepare for the future in our schools; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of teachers and staff serve our kids with professionalism
and heart; and
WHEREAS, just over two months remain for finishing this school year strong; and
WHEREAS, this big-Valley community has a small-town love for our students and
teachers; and
WHEREAS, we, as a community, are proud to be Ponies.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Ted Kozlowski, Mayor of the City of Stillwater, do hereby
proclaim April as:
-PONY PRIDE MONTH -
I encourage all citizens to help "paint the town red" ~hroughout April by displaying a
Pony Pride Project flag at their homes and businesses --in support of our kids and those
who help them learn. Free Pony Pride Project flags are available at Stillwater City Hall
and Stillwater Public Library. For more information, visit PonyPrideProject.org
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Stillwater to be affixed this this 17th day of .JlyriC 2020.
Mayor
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-8800
www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 2020
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order via Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Polehna and Weidner
Absent: None
Staff present: City Administrator McCarty
City Attorney Land
Police Chief Gannaway
Fire Chief Glaser
Public Works Director Sanders
Finance Director Provos
City Planner Wittman
City Clerk Wolf
Library Director Troendle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
Covid-19 Response Update
City Administrator McCarty provided an update on the City’s response to the Covid-19
pandemic. The front door has been closed to walk-in traffic. Inspections are ongoing and
applications are being processed. Parks, stairs and facilities are closed. Event permits and
park reservations have been cancelled through the end of May. Administrative staff is
alternating working at home. He commended the staff for stepping up to the challenge.
Police Chief Gannaway stated the incident command system has been implemented.
Residents may call 911 with questions.
Fire Chief Glaser reported that fire station staffing is stable and personal protective
equipment recommendations are being followed.
Public Works Director Sanders shared that the National Weather Service raised the river
forecast to 687.5, so a berm and temporary dike have been built in Lowell Park. The forecast
has now been lowered to 686. The berm and dike will be left in place for a few weeks in case
of heavy rains in the future.
Councilmember Junker noted that despite the stay at home order, there are people
gathering downtown and walking on the dike. He asked for Police presence downtown and
at Fairy Falls, where a resident reported large numbers of people.
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OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
STAFF REPORTS
Fire Chief Glaser presented the Stillwater Fire Department’s 2019 Annual Report. In 2019
the Department responded to 2,041 incidents representing a 12% increase over 2018. The
biggest increases were in car accidents and pedestrian accidents on the Brown’s Creek Trail.
City Planner Wittman stated that the City has concluded its first round of public engagement
and stakeholder feedback for the Aiple Park plan update. Public input revealed that there is
a strong desire to use the park for both passive recreation and paddle sports.
Councilmember Weidner asked how the numbers were totaled. He feels it is deceptive to
state that a large number of people feel that preserving the structure is unimportant; and
Ms. Wittman answered that about 1/3 stated preserving the structure was not important or
neutral. However staff is still looking at the reuse of the structure and reviewing three
preliminary layouts of how the building could be reconfigured.
Councilmember Polehna stated in the future he would like to see a way to get more public
input other than Polco, which is difficult to use; and Ms. Wittman responded she
understands that the response rate is low. Staff is trying to get input in other ways. The
responses were related to those things that people indicated they favor.
Councilmember Weidner indicated that he does not feel it is a big enough sampling
regarding reuse of the structure; and Ms. Wittman replied that staff is supporting the reuse
of the structure.
Mayor Kozlowski stated he would like to see this promoted across social platforms aside
from just posting it, which does not get a lot of feedback. He has talked with City
Administrator McCarty about having a small budget for ways to get more public input.
City Planner Wittman reported that an evaluation of the City’s preservation ordinances has
been completed by the City’s consulting firm. The second section of the report will be used
to guide new ordinance development.
Public Works Director Sanders stated the low bidder for the 2020 street improvement
project was Schifsky, who bid $100,000 lower than the engineering estimate. Staff is waiting
for property appraisals which should be done by the end of April. Hopefully by the second
meeting in April, staff will have numbers to present to the Council.
Library Director Troendle reported that the library continues to serve the public via phone
and email, despite being closed to in-person visits. Due dates on all materials currently
checked out will be extended to May 15. Staff is taking new library card registrations by
phone and online.
CONSENT AGENDA
March 17, 2020 regular meeting minutes
Payment of Bills
Resolution 2020-034, approving Solid Waste, Recycling, and/or Roll-Off Hauler
License
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Ordinance 1139, an ordinance amending Stillwater City Code Sec 23-1, Fire
Department
Ordinance 1140, an ordinance amending Stillwater City Code Sec 51-5, Snow
Emergencies
Ordinance 1141, an ordinance amending Stillwater City Code Sec 33-1, Adopting the
State Building Code to Perpetually include their most current editions, as
amended from time to time including optional appendix chapters
Ordinance 1142, an ordinance repealing Stillwater City Code Section 27-1 and
Enacting Sections 27-4 and 27-5 Regarding Licensing of Dogs, Potentially
Dangerous Dogs and Dangerous Dogs
Ordinance 1143, an ordinance amending Stillwater City Code Section 41-2, Licensing
of Tobacco Sales; Possession and Use
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Infrared Heater Request
Resolution 2020-035, resolution granting permission to Washington County Service
Center for lunch events
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CPC Case No. 2019-25 to consider amending the City’s sign regulations (City Code Ch 31) by
allowing electric message center signage to some areas of the City, by addressing content
neutrality and commercial speech concerns, by re-organizing the regulations to improve
understandability, and other organizational and clerical changes.
Filling in for Community Development Director Turnblad, City Attorney Land explained that
the sign regulations found in the Zoning Chapter of the City Code are in need of revision for
several reasons. First, US Supreme Court cases over the years have refined first amendment
free speech law that applies to signage and that needs to be reflected in the sign regulations.
Second, electronic signage has evolved dramatically over the last several decades and the
City has received requests to allow the new technology to be incorporated into its sign code.
And third, institutional signage has been largely ignored by the City Code and needs to be
addressed. Therefore, the City Attorney and City planning staff have drafted a zoning
chapter amendment to address these issues. The sign code has also been reorganized so it
flows more logically and is more understandable. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the ordinance and recommended approval. Ms. Land reviewed in detail the
proposed amendment.
Councilmember Weidner asked what compelled Community Development Director
Turnblad to find a need for electronic signs and why did he suggest limiting the electronic
signs to only areas on Highway 36, and not give the benefit to the other commercial areas if
he felt there was some benefit or necessity for someone’s business; and City Planner
Wittman answered that the idea of allowing electronic signs along Highway 36 came up
because they have traditionally been utilized in a highway setting. She is not sure why they
were not proposed for Highway 5 or throughout the whole business park district. The idea
of electronic signs arose from conversations and requests from the community, particularly
businesses along Highway 36, but it was not intended to exclusively promote those
businesses along Highway 36.
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On a question by Councilmember Weidner about how many businesses made that request;
and Ms. Wittman responded the only one she knows, that was made recently, was the
association governing Valley Ridge Mall, but there have been verbal requests in the past.
Councilmember Weidner pointed out that if electronic signs benefit a business, why would
not the City allow them for all commercial property owners, instead of just those on the
highway.
Councilmember Polehna stated he has heard concerns from businesses along the highway
that feel they are at a disadvantage because Oak Park Heights allows electronic signs. Also -
the sign in front of the St. Croix Valley Rec Center Ice Arena was there for years and then the
line got cut. The Center manager has wanted to replace that sign and make it usable for the
public again, but the City had changed its ordinance to say those signs are no longer allowed.
Councilmember Weidner asked, how was it decided that certain businesses get signs and
certain businesses do not get signs when they are across the street from each other; and City
Attorney Land answered she is not sure why Mr. Turnblad specifically chose this area other
than the fact that electronic signs seem to be more acceptable in highway areas. When
introducing a new thing she recommends starting small, then if it causes no problem - if
there is not an overabundance, draws no complaints, and is not an eyesore - it can be
expanded. If the Council feels the geographic area needs to be expanded, that is worth
exploring.
City Planner Wittman added she believes the issue is about direct proximity and visibility
from Highway 36, because of the highway having a faster speed limit than in other areas.
Councilmember Weidner asked, what is the drawback of expanding it to every business?
Councilmember Polehna asked if staff has talked to these businesses. He stated he talked to
one of the businesses at Valley Ridge Mall tonight that was one of the big movers of this
ordinance amendment, and he did not know anything about this; and Ms. Wittman replied
she does not know what kind of outreach was done.
Councilmember Junker noted this definitely stemmed from Valley Ridge Mall, which was
involved in this issue 5-6 years ago. He inquired about the size limitations on electronic
message boards; and Ms. Land replied it depends on zoning districts. For institutional uses
it can be up to 32 square feet but in other zoning districts they must be smaller.
Councilmember Collins conveyed that at the Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Turnblad
stated the sign located at Pizza Ranch is an example of the largest sign that would be allowed.
Councilmember Weidner pointed out that US Bank on the corner of Highway 5 and Highway
36 should be included in this because the speed limit there is the same as in front of other
highway businesses; and Ms. Wittman replied that it was written to include those properties
that were fronting on the highway or the frontage road along the highway.
Mayor Kozlowski stated he has a lot of the same questions. He would support adopting the
first reading, knowing that the language needs to be refined.
Mayor Kozlowski opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor
Kozlowski noted that if the City were not operating under the rules of Covid-19 there would
probably be a lot of people here tonight to comment. He closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to table an ordinance
amending City Code Chapter 31-101 regarding zoning definitions, amending Chapter 31-509
regarding sign regulations, and enacting Chapter 31-505, Subd. 3 regarding garage sale signage,
and hold another public hearing at a future date. All in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADA Transition Plan
Public Works Director Sanders explained that in 2019, the Council hired SRF Consulting to
prepare an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan. The plan specifically
addresses City policies, programs and steps needed to ensure public facilities within public
right of way, including entrances to city buildings, are ADA compliant and accessible to all
individuals. Staff recommends approval of the ADA Transition Plan.
Joe Kapper, SRF Consulting, presented a summary of the draft ADA Transition Plan,
including the plan elements, agency requirements, impacts on public buildings and public
rights-of-way, outreach, and grievance procedure. Some common deficiencies are
insufficient landings, slope issues, railings, lack of curb ramps, lack of truncated domes, and
accessible pedestrian sign deficiencies. He provided the percent compliance for each of the
City facilities evaluated.
Councilmember Junker asked if flares on the sides of a sidewalk curb area are always
required; and Mr. Kapper answered he is not sure if flares are required. Flare is just a term.
There are rules about the dimensions.
Public Works Director Sanders added where there is a curb section with a pedestrian ramp
that is even with the gutter, the flare is the tie-in point of the difference to match the
sidewalk. If there is no curb section there, those flares would probably be eliminated.
Councilmember Junker stated he noticed Stillwater’s sidewalk compliance is very low; and
Mr. Sanders responded that Stillwater has lots of steep slopes. Also about 15 years ago when
the requirements came out for pedestrian ramps, they only required a different type of
texture so the City began installing exposed aggregate or roughed up concrete. Now those
requirements have changed, so a lot of the pedestrian ramps do not comply and will have to
be rebuilt.
Mr. Kapper added that this percentage of compliance is not uncommon for Minnesota
communities.
On a question by Councilmember Polehna if the City has enough handicapped parking
spaces; Mr. Sanders replied that whenever the City constructs a new parking lot or rehabs a
parking lot, staff looks at the requirement for handicapped accessibility. The next step for
the ADA Transition Plan is to take public comments over the next 2-3 weeks and then come
back for possible plan adoption.
Discussion of Policies Relating to Economic Impacts Following Covid-19 Pandemic
City Administrator McCarty presented a resolution approving policies related to the Covid-
19 Pandemic, including waiving fees for parking permits for downtown lots for the month
of April, waiving late fees on first and second quarter for 2020 utility statements, and
postponing the due date for first quarter lodging tax. Next month staff will review the
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operating budget and capital budget to look at potential impacts for loss of revenue, and
begin a longer discussion about event processing for the summer.
Mayor Kozlowski asked what are late fees typically in a quarter; and Finance Director
Provos answered the City’s late fees bring in roughly $25,000 per quarter.
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt Resolution
2020-036, resolution approving Policies related to Economic Impact and Recovering following
the COVID-19 Pandemic. All in favor.
Neal Avenue Parking Restriction
Public Works Director Sanders reminded the Council that at the direction of the Council the
Engineering Department conducted a survey to determine the proposed parking lane on
Neal Avenue from Boutwell Road to the Brown's Creek DNR Trail. The City sent out 25
letters and received 21 responses. The responses were very close; eight votes for parking
on the east side, seven votes for no parking, and 6 votes for parking on the west side. Staff
recommends that parking be prohibited on the west side and be allowed on the east side of
Neal from Boutwell Road to Browns Creek Trail.
Councilmember Weidner thanked staff for surveying the homeowners.
Motion by Councilmember Weidner, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adopt
Resolution 2020-037, approve Parking Restrictions on west side of S.A.P. 169-117-003 Neal
Ave. from Boutwell Rd. to Browns Creek State Trail and on the east side from Browns Creek
Trail to McKusick Rd. in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Heifort Hills Development Agreement
City Attorney Land described that the Heifort Estates Development Agreement required the
developer to pay a transportation adequacy fee for impact to off-site roads. A request was
made by the developer to spread the fee as an assessment against each of the lots in his
project, which the City did. However, home builders who want to purchase the lots objected
to the assessment, which would have to be paid by them when they purchase the lots. The
developer requests that the City cancel the transportation adequacy fee assessment on all
unsold lots. The MN Supreme Court ruled on August 15, 2018 that the City of Woodbury
could not charge developers a transportation adequacy fee for impacts to roads not located
within their development. By extension, this means no City can impose that fee. So, after
that date the City of Stillwater stopped imposing the fee. In the Heifort Estates case,
however, the original Development Agreement was executed in April of 2018. The
developer closed on the land in September 2018 and developed the land in 2018 and 2019.
Lots became available for sale in late 2019. A number of the lots remain unsold and the
developer is requesting that the City cancel the transportation fee assessment on those lots.
The original fee was $68,572.14. The fees paid on the six lots already sold total $17,143.02.
The balance that staff is recommending eliminating is $51,429.15. She noted that because
the transportation adequacy fee cannot be charged, therefore the pending assessments on
the unsold lots should be cancelled.
Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt Resolution
2020-038, a resolution authorizing the City of Stillwater to amend the Development Agreement
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and Release the Assessment Appeal Waiver Agreement relating to Heifort Hills Estate. All in
favor.
Lily Lake Cooperative Agreement
Public Works Director Sanders presented that in 2007, a Lake Management Plan was
completed for both McKusick and Lily Lake to look at ways to reduce the amount of
phosphorous entering into the lakes. The plan included a phosphorous reduction goal for
each of the lakes and denoted projects in order to achieve that goal, including rain gardens
and pond excavations, and alum treatments. Through City and Watershed organization
projects, McKusick Lake was removed from the impaired water list in 2012. Over the past
couple of years, the City has been working with the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization on a study further looking at options and specific locations to reduce the
phosphorous in Lily Lake. The study identified two projects that would be the most effective:
install an infiltration basin south of Lily Lake along Greeley Street and apply an alum
treatment to the lake. Currently the drainage area south of Lily Lake has all the storm runoff
draining into the lake without any water quality treatment. Installing an infiltration basin
would reduce phosphorous entering the lake by capturing sediment and reducing the
volume of water entering the lake. The second project is an alum treatment. The alum forms
a floe around the phosphorous and then settles to the bottom of the lake. These two projects
would achieve the phosphorus goal for Lily Lake and make a strong case to have Lily Lake
delisted as an impaired water body. The WMO has estimated cost for these two project at
$650,000. A grant from the Clean Water Fund in the amount of $513,500 will fund about
80% of the project. The WMO would contribute another $30,000. The remaining amount or
$110,000 would be paid by the City. The WMO intends to complete the project in two phases,
pond construction in 2021 and alum treatment in 2022. A cooperative agreement specifying
responsibilities for design, construction, maintenance and cost has been proposed. Other
than costs, mentioned above, the City responsibility includes providing land for the
infiltration basin and maintenance responsibilities five years after construction. The
agreement has been reviewed and approved by staff and the City attorney. Staff
recommends approval of the Cooperative Agreement for the Lily Lake Improvement Project.
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to approve the
Cooperative Agreement for the Lily Lake Improvement Project. All in favor.
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center New Sound System Request
City Administrator McCarty informed the Council that Doug Brady, St. Croix Valley Rec
Center Manager, approached City staff about replacing the sound system for both rinks at
the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center and adding power on the ceiling. This was not
budgeted for in 2020 so it requires a transfer of funds from the Rec Center fund balance to
the capital improvement fund. There is a fund balance to do it.
Doug Brady, Rec Center Manager, stated the current system has outlasted its life cycle and
users have a hard time understanding the announcements. Center staff requests a budget to
replace the sound system and power not to exceed $75,000. The funds will come from the
reserve fund.
Councilmember Junker asked if the three bids received are for good quality, state of the art
equipment; and Mr. Brady answered that he told the bidders he wanted a good quality
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sound system that would last for 20 years, and that was easy to operate. He feels the
recommended system is good quality.
Councilmember Polehna expressed that he knows the sound system is awful, but he would
like to hold off for a month or so to see where the economy is going.
Mayor Kozlowski indicated he would defer to Mr. Brady, if he thinks it is a good time to do
it now. Hockey in Minnesota is not going away.
Councilmember Weidner stated he feels it would be tone deaf to the community to spend
$75,000 on a problem that’s existed for 20 years. He would prefer to wait for at least two
months to determine what the rental fees and expenses will be.
Mayor Kozlowski suggested revisiting the issue in the first council meeting of each month
to see where the City budget is at. No action was taken.
COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS
Public Works Director Sanders reported that the contractor started the sidewalk portion of
the street project, and hopefully by the end of next week, all downtown sidewalks will be
completed.
Councilmember Polehna reminded the Council that the Lift and Loop Trail opening event
was cancelled. The committee will meet this week to come up with a rescheduled date.
Councilmember Weidner inquired if the Washington County Highway 5 project is going
forward; and Mr. Sanders replied the project will be rebid in the fall for 2021 construction.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Polehna, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adjourn. All in
favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City Clerk
Resolution 2020-034, approving Solid Waste, Recycling, and/or Roll-Off Hauler License
Resolution 2020-035, resolution granting permission to Washington County Service
Center for lunch events
Resolution 2020-036, resolution approving Policies related to Economic Impact and
Recovering following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resolution 2020-037, approve Parking Restrictions on west side of S.A.P. 169-117-003
Neal Ave. from Boutwell Rd. to Browns Creek State Trail and on the east side from
Browns Creek Trail to McKusick Rd. in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Resolution 2020-038, a resolution authorizing the City of Stillwater to amend the
Development Agreement and Release the Assessment Appeal Waiver Agreement
relating to Heifort Hills Estate
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CITY OF STILLWATER
LIST OF BILLS
Access Shredding 55.50
Advance Auto Parts Equipment repair supplies 318.93
American Flagpole & Flag Flag & supplies 307.38
At&t Mobilty Phone 67.13
Bolton and Menk Inc.Greeley & Market Pl Lift Station Imp 9,396.00
Bureau of Crim. Apprehension Terminal access charge 270.00
Cintas Corporation Uniform & mat cleaning 476.57
Cole Papers Foam hand soap - COVID-19 54.60
Comcast Internet 184.25
Computer Integration Technologies IS Developer - Heirloom & Landmark Website 540.00
Cornerstone Land Surveying Lily Lake Sanitary Sewer Easement 450.00
Dalco Janitorial supplies 852.13
Dogpoopbags.com Dog bags 130.00
ECM Publishers Publications 180.50
Emergency Response Solutions Mako equipment 26,389.72
Galls LLC Uniform - Gannaway 115.36
Grainger Battery cables 601.84
Henning Professional Services Dock Cafe right of way 277.50
Heritage Printing Inc.Printing of Newsletter 2,900.70
International Code Council Code 762.92
Kirvida Fire Inc.Vehicle repair 260.93
KOMA Design services 9,148.26
Loffler Companies IT professional services 3,818.25
Manos Nancy Reimburse for Mileage 15.60
Mansfield Oil Company Fuel 4,624.85
Marshall Electric Company Electrical work 5,210.00
McDaniel Law & Policy Government relations services 6,250.00
Menards Supplies 930.40
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Maintenance agreement 954.00
Miller Excavating Flood 26,573.62
MSP Outdoor Services Inc Yard clean up - 1209 Pine St W 525.00
Municipal Emergency Services Career tracking 3,508.00
NAPA Auto Parts Battery - Flood 166.39
Polar Plastics Black poly film - Flood 1,036.80
Primary Products Co.COVID-19 1,211.03
Quill Corporation Quill plus gold renewal 119.99
Roadkill Animal Control Animal pick up 30.00
SEH Inc North Stairway 7,250.00
Sherwin Williams Paint 938.81
Target Solutions Learning Target solutions 2,060.00
Toll Gas and Welding Supply Cylinders 45.38
Total Parking Solutions Inc.WebOffice CMS Monitoring 1,135.00
Tri-State Bobcat Skid steer loader and trade in 3,000.00
Uline Inc Supplies - COVID-19 380.00
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Visu-Sewer Inc.Push camera work 1,925.00
Voyant Communications Phone 558.81
Washington County Property Records Property Taxes 12,832.00
LIBRARY
Ace Hardware Janitorial Supplies 250.45
Amazon Business Bird Deterrence 333.56
Cintas Corporation Towels & Rugs 77.84
Comcast Internet/Wi-Fi April 2020 188.06
Culligan of Stillwater Water 27.25
Ebsco Publishing Library Aware 04/20-3/21 1,008.00
Encompass Inc UL Ceiling Repair 2,500.00
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Chamber Membership 220.00
Menards Janitorial Supplies 137.67
NAC Mechanical and Electrical Services Annual Alterton System Maintenance 3,554.00
Recorded Books Inc Materials - E Audio (SAAB)94.99
Uline Inc Nitrile Gloves 197.32
Washington County Library Quarter 1 237.93
CREDIT CARDS
Amazon.com Equipment repair supplies 1,282.83
Backgroundchecks.com Back ground checks 73.90
BCA Training Training 250.00
Chicago Books & Journals Urban Bikeway Design Guide 61.25
Community Thread Community Thread Volunteer Membership 80.00
Critical Incident Stress Consultants CISM Training 475.00
Digital Combustion Inc.Fire training software 549.50
Ebay Repair Parts - Parking Ramp Doors 642.74
IAPE Training 320.00
MN Dept of Labor and Industry Spring CE Seminar 85.00
NREMT Medical recertification 100.00
Uline Inc Boxes for SCBA 434.34
Zogics Cleaning Station (SPLF Custodial Grant)98.90
MARCH MANUALS
4Front LLC Graphics 2,112.92
Amazon Business Supplies 242.23
AT&T Mobility Cell phone 79.25
AutoNation Equipment repair supplies 147.87
Century Link Telephones 494.06
City of St. Paul Training 180.00
Comcast TV Internet & Voice 876.47
Dalco Janitorial Supplies 142.02
FleetPride Equipment repair supplies 423.39
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Freds Tire Company Tire tube 11.95
GovHR USA Operational review of Public Works 13,775.00
Grainger Bldg Repair Supplies 47.66
Group Medicareblue RX Retiree Prescriptions Ins 4,485.00
LeadsOnline LLC Total Track Investigation System Service Package 2,395.00
League of MN Cities Workers Comp Claim 1,695.59
Mahtomedi High School Boys Gate Split Hockey 5,445.00
Maritronics Ltd.Equipment repair supplies 140.00
Recorded Books Inc Materials 5,088.00
Region 4 AA Gate Split Hockey 3,316.00
Stillwater Area High School Gate Split Hockey 8,705.00
Verizon Wireless Wireless Service 2,901.35
Voyant Communications Phone 539.44
Walmart Community Supplies 22.88
Xcel Energy Energy 71,902.18
LICENSE TO USE REAL PROPERTY
This Agreement is entered into this between the City of Stillwater, as Licensor, and the North
Hill Community Garden as the Licensee.
WHEREAS, North Hill Community Garden wishes to utilize park property for the purposes
of gardening and related recreation and
WHEREAS, a Community Garden benefits all citizens of the City of Stillwater.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I. GRANT OF LICENSE
The City of Stillwater hereby grants to North Hill Community Garden a license to
use the real property located at
Staples Field Park
403 West Aspen Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Property Identification Number: 2803 020210014
II. LIMITATION TO DESCRIBED PURPOSE AND TERM
The term of this License is 3 growing seasons beginning with 2020, and expiring on
December 31st, 2022. The licensed premises shall be used by Licensee solely for the
purpose of gardening and related recreation during normal City of Stillwater Park
Hours and must be renewed on or before January 1st.
III. TERMINATION
The Licensor may terminate this agreement without cause. Any Termination must
be executed by the City Council. If the Gardening Group decides to no longer
maintain their space, they must immediately notify the City. Group will be
responsible for restoring the garden to parkland to the satisfaction of city staff. If
city staff determines that the garden is not satisfactory, the designated liaison will
be given two separate warning notices. If the problem continues thereafter, the
agreement will be revoked and the Gardening Group will be responsible for
restoring the garden to parkland to the satisfaction of the city staff.
IV. PAYMENT
Licensee shall pay the City of Stillwater $1.00 per year for the use of the property.
Payment shall be received 30 days after date of execution and annually thereafter.
Payment shall be made to:
City of Stillwater
216 North Fourth Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
V. INDEMNIFICATION
The Licensee agrees to indemnity, defend, and hold harmless Licensor for any and
all claims arising out of the Licensees use of the premises. The Licensor's
obligation is to indemnify the Licensee and individual garden members or
volunteers for activities covered under this agreement.
VI. NONDISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this agreement, the Licensee agrees to the following:
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability,
marital status, public assistance status, criminal record, creed to national origin be
excluded from full participation in or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under
any and all applicable federal and state laws against discrimination.
VII. RECORDS AVAILABILITY AND RETENTION
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 16C.05, Subd. 5, the Licensee agrees that the
Licensor, the State Auditor, or any of their duly authorized representatives at any
time during normal business hours and as often as they my reasonably deem
necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and
transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which are pertinent to the
accounting practices and procedures of the Licensee and involve transactions
relating to this agreement. The Licensee agrees to maintain and make available
these records for a period of six years from the date of termination of this
agreement.
VIII. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
SELECTION OF GARDENERS
The North Hill Community Garden shall develop a fair and open process for
gardener selection. Availability of garden plots should be widely advertised, and
distribution of plots should be equitable and on a first come, first serve basis.
GARDENER PARTICIPATION
All gardeners shall be expected to participate in maintenance of communal areas
of the garden.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The North Hill Community Garden is encouraged to engage with the neighborhood
and/or wider community through events or projects such as open houses, garden
tours, food shelf donations, etc .
GARDEN BORDERS AND STRUCTURES
The garden boundaries must remain as submitted on the original design plans. Any
proposed expansion must be reviewed and approved by City Staff. Any structures
including raised beds, bulletin boards, and gazeboes must comply with city
building code and be approved by City Staff.
GARDEN/PLOT MAINTENANCE
North Hill Community Garden is entirely responsible for the maintenance of the
Community Garden. Keep in mind that the space allocated is on public land and
must always be actively maintained. North Hill Community Garden should provide
the City Staff with a schedule of spring prepping and fall winterizing dates.
Pathways and areas between Garden Beds must be mowed or mulched and
maintained by the group. The City will not do any maintenance within the
Community Garden itself.
WATER
The water supply is to be used by gardeners caring for their assigned areas. Use for
any non-garden related activities is prohibited.
COMPOSTING
Only garden matter generated on site may be composted on site unless a certified
composting plan is in place and garden club members monitor composting
activities. Composting must comply with back yard composting guidelines as
published by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES
North Hill Community Garden will be expected to organize a spring work day to
prepare the garden, and fall cleanup day to clean the site for winter.
NEW MEMBERS
North Hill Community Garden shall inform new members of the Community
Garden rules and regulations, stressing the importance of ongoing maintenance.
North Hill Community Garden must follow a transparent membership process
open to all. As a public agency, City of Stillwater policy requires inclusiveness ;
anyone interested in joining North Hill Community Garden is to be fairly
considered.
FUNDRAISING
North Hill Community Garden may organize fundraising events to finance needs
of the Community Garden such as a compost bin, water hoses, plants, etc.
YEARLY MEETING BETWEEN NORTH HILL COMMUNITY GARDEN
AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
North Hill Community Garden shall hold an annual meeting with The Parks and
Recreation Commission to:
• Review Community Garden records.
• Discuss the past year's budget.
• Plan upcoming improvements.
• Discuss Community Involvement in the Garden.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
• Littering, dumping, alcohol consumption and other unlawful activities.
• Amplified sound
• Pets are not allowed in the garden.
• Ball playing or other forms of active recreation.
• Fire pits or bonfires.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated
below.
CITY OF STILLWATER NORTH HILL COMMUNITY GARDEN
By: By:
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
Title:
Date:
Date:
Attest:
Beth Wolf, City Clerk
Date: April 3, 2020
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Beth Wolf, City Clerk
SUBJECT: 2020 Fee Schedule Amendment
City Council approved repealing Stillwater City Code Section 27-1 and enacting Sections 27-
4 and 27-5 regarding the licensing of dogs, potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous
dogsat their last meeting. In addition to updating the Ordinance, the fees associated with
the Ordinance need updating.
Staff took some time to review all of the fees associated to dogs and investigated other
cities on their fee structures for licensing. Many cities offer 3-year and lifetime licenses to
align with pets getting vaccinations as well as reduction in fees based on if the pet was
microchipped or sterlized. Staff would like to propose a 3-year and lifetime license along
with options to receive a reduction in fees if the dog is microchipped and/or stelized.
Per the ordinance, non-residents of Stillwater are not required to obtain a dog license.
However the dog park requires all users to be licensed with the City. Staff would like to
implement a Dog Pass for both Stillwater residents and non-residents so the City can verify
all users have their dogs vaccinated. City issued passes must be in possession by the owner
at the Dog Park during park usage. Stillwater residents would receive this pass free when
they obtain their dog license. Non-residents would pay $10/year for a pass.
The proposed changes discussed above are reflected in the attached resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the suggested revisions to the 2020 Fee Schedule.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation, they should pass a motion adopting
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2020‐001 ADOPTING 2020 FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION 2020‐
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2020‐001
ADOPTING 2020 FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the Stillwater City Council adopted Resolution 2020-001 entitled “Resolution
adopting 2020 Fee Schedule” on January 7, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020 the City Council approved repealing Stillwater City Code Section
27-1 and enacting Sections 27-4 and 27-5 regarding the licensing of dogs, potentially dangerous
dogs and dangerous dogs; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Stillwater City Council that
Resolution 2020-001 is hereby amended to reflect the following changes:
I. POLICE FEES: Fee
Annual Dog Pass Fee – Resident $0
Annual Dog Pass Fee – Non-Resident $10
Resident and Non-Resident Dog Licenses or Pass Replacement Tag $5
Resident and Non-Resident Dog Licenses - per year 3 year license $10 $35
Dog license – microchipped only – 3 year license $25
Dog license – sterilized only – 3 year license $15
Dog license – microchipped and sterlized – 3 year license $5
Dog license – Lifetime license $105
Dog license – microchipped only – Lifetime license $75
Dog license – sterilized only – Lifetime license $45
Dog license – microchipped and sterlized – Lifetime license $15
Lifetime licesensee holders must provide a copy of rabies vaccination every 3
years to the City of Stillwater
Dog license – Potentially Dangerous $50 $200
Dog license – Dangerous $200 $400
Dog Impound $50
Kennel $250
II. VIOLATIONS: Fine Stillwater City Code
Animal – Wild or Dangerous Dog $200 Sec. 27-2 27-5
Animal violations $50 Sec. 27-1-5 27-5
Adopted by Council this 21st day of April 2020.
________________ _____________
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
Attest:
______________________ _________
Beth Wolf, City Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING SEPARATE FIRE SERVICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF STILLWATER AND MAY TOWNSHIP, STILLWATER TOWNSHIP AND CITY OF
GRANT FOR 2020-2022
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has provided fire related services to May Township,
Stillwater Township and the City of Grant through a contractual relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to successor fire service contracts based upon
established factors including, tax capacity, estimated population, estimated households,
number of city fire department runs and audited cost of fire department operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stillwater
hereby approves the separate fire service contracts between the City of Stillwater and May
Township, Stillwater Township and the City of Grant as on file with the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Stillwater City Council authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the contracts on behalf of the City of Stillwater.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 21st day of April 2020.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City Clerk
FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND MAY
TOWNSHIP
THIS AGREEMENT, ("Agreement") is made and entered into this _· _ day of
____ 2020, ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Stillwater, Washington County,
Minnesota, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, a public corporation ("City"),
and May Township, Washington County, Minnesota, 13939 Norell Avenue North, Marine on St.
Croix, Minnesota, 55047, a public corporation ("Township").
ARTICLE 1
THE AGREEMENT
A. Purposes. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the rights and obligations of the City
and Township with respect to the fire services provided by the City for the term of this
Agreement.
B. Cooperation. The City and Township shall cooperate and use their best efforts to ensure
the most expeditious implementation of the various provisions of this Agreement. The
parties agree in good faith to undertake resolution of disputes, if any, in an equitable and
timely manner.
C. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2020 and shall terminate
on December 31, 2022, unless otherwise terminated by either party after the applicable
notice period pursuant to Article 6 of this Agreement.
D. Service Contract. This is a service contract. The parties do not intend to undertake or
create, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a joint powers agreement, joint
venture, or joint enterprise between the parties.
E. Service Territory. City shall provide fire services as indicated in this Agreement to the
area in Township which is specifically identified on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A
and made part of this Agreement. The identified area shall constitute the Township's
service territory for the purposes of this Agreement.
ARTICLE2
FIRE SERVICE
A. Fire Service. Township agrees to purchase from City, and City agrees to provide
Township, fire-related services including deployment of firefighting personnel and/or
equipment to extinguish a fire or perform any preventative measure in an effort to protect
equipment, life, or property in an area threatened by fire. It also includes the deployment
of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to provide fire suppression, rescue, extrication,
and any other services related to fire and rescue as may occasionally occur.
B. Allocation of Resources. The parties understand the City's fire department officer in
charge of the particular scene shall exercise judgement to determine, in consideration of all
the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices, how best to allocate the
available resources of the City's fire department under the circumstances of a given
situation. Failure to provide fire services because of poor weather conditions or other
conditions beyond the control of the City shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement.
C. No Guarantee. The parties understand and agree City will endeavor to reasonably provide
the services indicated above given the circumstances, but City makes no guarantees that
the services it actually provides in a given situation will meet any particular criteria or
standard. The City and its officers, employees and volunteers shall not be liable to the
Township or any other person for failure to furnish assistance under this Agreement or for
recalling assistance.
ARTICLE3
PAYMENT
A. Payment. Township agrees to make payment to City during the term of the Agreement in
an amount specified in the City's Fire Services Contract Cost Allocation, attached as
Exhibit B to this Agreement ("Payment"). One half of the Payment shall be made on or
before July 1 of each year and the balance shall be made on or before December 31 of each
year.
B. Emergency Service Charge. Township, in its sole discretion, may exercise its authority
to impose and collect an emergency service charge on those receiving emergency services,
including fire services, within Township. City shall have no right to, or interest in, any
service fees collected by Township. If Township imposes an emergency service charge it
shall provide City a list of the specific types of information it determines it needs collected
in order to successfully impose and collect the charge. City shall make a good faith effort
to collect the requested information for each service call to the service territory and
promptly provide Township with the information it collected.
C. Ownership. City owns the buildings and equipment associated with the City fire
department and the amounts paid by Township do not give rise to any ownership interest
in, or responsibility toward, those items.
ARTICLE4
CITY OF STILLWATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, City shall:
A. Authorize and direct the City fire department to provide the fire services described herein
to Township's service territory;
B. Develop a detailed annual operational budget for the City fire department for each year
during the term of this contract by the Effective Date and present it to Township along with
sufficient information to explain the items included in the budget figures;
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C. Upon Township's request, provide Township access to financial and cost data related to
the City fire department for five (5) years prior to the current service year;
D. Disclose to Township any proposed action City or the City fire department intends to take
that can reasonably be expected to effect the Insurance Services Office Fire Protection
Grade in the service territory or City's ability to provide the fire services indicated above;
and
E. Promptly disclose to Township any information City can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
ARTICLES
MAY TOWNSHIP'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, Township shall:
A. Promptly pay City the Payments as indicated above for the year of service, or a prorated
share of the Payments for the length of service actually provided if the contract is
terminated early;
B. Present a budget and levy proposal to the Township electors at each annual Township
meeting during the term of this Agreement seeking authority to levy funds as needed to
pay the Annual Payment.
C. Promptly disclose to City any information Township can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that Township shall have no responsibility whatsoever toward the City
firefighters or other emergency personnel including any employment related issues such as
training, supervision, performance reviews, discipline, compensation, benefits, insurance
coverages, compliance with any employment related federal, state, and local laws and rules such
as OSHA, ERISA, RLSA, FMLA, or any other employment related issues. It is further agreed that
Township has no responsibility, beyond paying the agreed upon Annual Payment, for acquiring,
operating, maintaining, housing, or replacing equipment as needed to provide the fire services
described herein.
ARTICLE6
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated at any time during its term by mutual agreement of the parties.
Either party may terminate this Agreement by personally serving a 120-day written notice of
termination on the other party. This Agreement shall terminate 120 days from the date of personal
service of the written termination notice unless the party serving the notice withdraws the notice
in writing before it is effective. If Township fails to pay for the service according to the schedule
established herein, City may terminate this Agreement 60 days from the date of personal service
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of written termination notice. Any notice required to be served under this Article shall be served
on the authorized representative according to the provisions of Article 9(a) of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7
INSURANCE
City shall maintain general liability insurance for its services and shall include Township as an
additional insured for the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. The City shall
maintain insurance equal to or great than the maximum liability applicable to municipalities as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, subdivision 1, as amended. City shall also maintain
inland marine, automobile, and property insurance coverages. City shall provide Township proof
of such insurance coverages and the additional insured endorsement naming the Township
annually by the Effective Date of this Agreement. City shall also maintain workers' compensation
coverage as required by law.
ARTICLES
INDEMNIFICATION
City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Township and its officials, employees and agents
from any claim, demand, action or suit filed against Township or any of its officials, employees or
agents relating to any bodily injury, including death, loss or property damage caused by, arising
out of, related to or associated with the City's performance under this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement may be construed as a waiver of any statutory or common law defenses,
immunities, or limits on liability. Under no circumstances, however, shall City be required to pay
on behalf of itself and Township, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 applicable to any one party. The limits of liability for Township
and City may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for City.
ARTICLE9
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement
shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the City and Township, certified mail, return-
receipt requested, to the authorized representative at the following address:
City of Stillwater:
May Township:
Thomas McCarty, City Administrator
216 North Fourth Street
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Linda Tibbetts, Township Clerk
P.O. Box60
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, 55047
Either party may change its address or authorized representative by written notice delivered
to the other party pursuant to this section.
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B. Waiver. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive or limit any immunity from, or
limitation on, liability available to either party, whether set forth in Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 466 or otherwise. The waiver of any of the rights and/or remedies arising under
the terms of this Agreement on any one occasion by any party hereto shall not constitute a
waiver or any rights and/or remedies in respect to any subsequent breach or default of the
terms of this Agreement. The rights and remedies provided or referred to under the terms
of this Agreement are cumulative and not mutually exclusive.
C. Modification. This writing contains the entire agreement between the parties and no
alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement are
valid unless reduced to writing, signed by the authorized representative of both City and
Township, and attached hereto.
D. Subcontracting & Assignment. City shall not subcontract or assign any portion of this
Agreement without prior written approval from Township. Services provided to Township
pursuant to a mutual aid agreement City has, or may enter into, with another entity does
not constitute a subcontract or assignment requiring prior approval of Township so long as
City remains primarily responsible for providing fire services to Township's service
territory.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the internal laws of the State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall
be venued in the State of Minnesota.
F. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to be
contrary to law, or contrary to any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law,
such decision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of
this Agreement.
G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties and shall supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
H. Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure solely to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their permitted assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or
implied, is intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies of any nature
under or by reason of this Agreement.
I. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original document and together shall constitute one instrument.
J. Captions and Headings. Captions and headings used in the Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the
scope of the intent of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF STILLWATER
By:
By:
Ted Kozlowski
Its:Mayor
Beth Wolf
Its: City Clerk
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MAY TOWNSHIP
By: d~J ~ williamVoedisch
Its : Chair
By:
Ci da Tibbetts
Its: Township Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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FIRE CD1o1TRACT CALCULATION41120
EPWI B · cpeT ,11, LQG!'QON
ASSESSED
'cmnr-ED AVERAGES ARERUN5 VALUATION
Stllwaler. :ilv 85.26% 68.01%
G,antr.itv '"'"" 10.0SI""
May Townshio 31lni 11.12'11,
S1a1Ma1at T cwnsllkl 8.41"' 10.711"4
Total 100.0ml, Hl0.00"'°
COIT OF FIRE l'ROTICTION
I A\.TUALCOSTS I
201.8 NOTES
Cmls I $1 735.071 I
Deo1111:1111Dn I MOD.281 1
Adrninmratlon (.05,I, d ~-11uns1 I h87!1 I
Tolsl $2.144.033
2020 20111
Proposed Ae1ual
C:OST ALLOCATION (11 Col'liract Amount Conlract Amol.Wlt
SDllwaler CIIV $1.1162.483
Gnlnt Citv $151,15' $11!1 .735
Mav TOlillllll*I S1~ $120.748
~T....,,,., $178.188 $136.418
TDll!I S2.144.0J2 $375..81111
ESTIMATED I ESTIMATED
POPULATION HOUSBiOLDS TOTAL AVERAGE
''"' Frcm ElCNhil 3 --
78.09% l 78.78% 310.14"" 77.541'
7.07"MI I 6.61,t, 28.21'!1, 7 .05%
6..fi5% I ti..n% 28.38,r, 7.10'!!,
8.19% I 7.89"iC. 33.21'1, 8 31,-
100.00% 100.ll0% ,oo..oo,r, 100.00%
-~ (1)ecrease)
(2)
Propa&eci Propmea I ~
2020 Conlract 2021 Conhl:t 2022 CDl'lract
Moclllled
-.--'
S3U1II 1130.208 1145.215 I S160.360
531.eD S131.23il 5146.299 I S161 .4SJ7
$47!1 $149.888 S18_9.263 I S189.019
$105.650
Calcula~ by C>,vidi,g the S fflQN!A! amour,! by 3
aid adding a 3% Inc,-ID,_... 2021 & 2022
(1) The cml alDcaliarl is dariwld by miJli~ng Iha IDlal fi111 pn,IBdion 1;X1SI by each !l8Mt8 araa's
co,nb,ned !we-ya, -·-(2) 2020 Prupoaed Canhlct Amounts .1111 compan,d ID 2019 Actual Canlract AlfflMIIB
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EXHIBIT B -FIVE YEAR AVERAGES
% ofTotal
SCHEDULE A. FIRE RUNS
Stillwater City 85.26%
Grant Citv (1 J 4.44%
MavTownship (2) 3.89%
Stillwater Townshfp 6 .41%
Total 100.00%
FIVE YEAR AVERAGE
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AVERAGE
1,555
81
71
117
1.824
2018
1538
82
76
104
1.800
SCHEDULE B. TOTAL TAX CAPACITY (Amounts expressed In thousands)
Stillwater Citv
Grant Citv (11
uav TownshiP (21
Stillwater TownshiD
Total
SCHEDULE C. ESTIMATED POPULATION
StlHwater Citv
Grant Citv (1)
May Township (2)
S6Dwa.ter Townshio
Total
SCHEDULED. ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS
Stillwater City
Grant Citv (1}
Mav Townshlo (2)
Stillwater T ownshlD
Total
(1) 43% OF ACTUAL
(2) 60% OF ACTUAL
68.01%
10.09%
11.12%
10.78%
100.00%
78.09%
7 .07%
6 .. 65%
8.19%
100.00%
76.78%
6 .61%
6 .72%
7.89%
100.00%
$22,647 $25.301
$3.361 $3,627
$3,703 $3,989
$3,588 $3.822
$33.299 $36,739
19,600 19.915
1,775 1,765
1,668 1,700
2.056 1,954
25,099 25,335
7 ,569 7,674
635 635
646 643
758 726
9 ,608 9 ,677
2017 2016 2015 2014
1621 1528 1561 1528
86 80 69 88
78 83 65 53
109 111 128 131
1,894 1,802 1.823 1.800
$23.379 $22.759 $22.362 $19,433
$3.523 $3,399 $3,358 $2.896
53,738 $3,756 $3,776 $3.254
$3.513 $3.662 $3.542 $3,402
$34,153 $33,576 $33,038 $28,985
19,748 19.693 19.754 18,892
1.752 1.786 1,774 1.800
1.658 1.657 1,649 1.675
1,937 2,013 1.965 2,412
25.095 25,148 25,142 24.779
7,630 7,614 7 ,585 7,342
638 637 636 630
636 647 644 660
730 743 721 872
9 .634 9,642 9,587 9 .504
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EXHIBITB
CONT.
COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
Operating Costs:
Expenditures for 2018
Other
Total Expenditures
Less:
Capital Outlay•
Severance pay
Fire Relief Association
SesQuicenntial
Total deductions
Depreciation:
Fire
Fire Donated
'f otal Depreciation
Administration (.05% of Operations)
TOTAL COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
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2018
Actual
1,735,077
0
1,735,077
0
0
0
0
1,735,077 I
394,790
5,491
400,2a1 1
8,675
2,144,033
FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STILL WATER AND
STILL WATER TOWNSHIP
THIS AGREEMENT, ("Agreement") is made and entered into this __ day of
____ 2020, ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Stillwater, Washington County,
Minnesota, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, a public corporation ("City"),
and Stillwater Township, Washington County, Minnesota, 13636 90 1h Street North, Stillwater,
Minnesota, 55082, a public corporation ("Township").
ARTICLE 1
THE AGREEMENT
A. Purposes. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the rights and obligations of the City
and Township with respect to the fire services provided by the City for the term of this
Agreement.
B. Cooperation. The City and Township shall cooperate and use their best efforts to ensure
the most expeditious implementation of the various provisions of this Agreement. The
parties agree in good faith to undertake resolution of disputes, if any, in an equitable and
timely manner.
C. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2020 and shall terminate
on December 31, 2022, unless otherwise terminated by either party after the applicable
notice period pursuant to Article 6 of this Agreement.
D. Service Contract. This is a service contract. The parties do not intend to undertake or
create, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a joint powers agreement, joint
venture, or joint enterprise between the parties.
E. Service Territory. City shall provide fire services as indicated in this Agreement to the
area in Township, which is specifically identified on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A
and made part of this Agreement. The identified area shall constitute the Township's
service territory for the purposes of this Agreement.
ARTICLE2
FIRE SERVICE
A. Fire Service. Township agrees to purchase from City, and City agrees to provide
Township, fire-related services including deployment of firefighting personnel and/or
equipment to extinguish a fire or perform any preventative measure in an effort to protect
equipment, life, or property in an area threatened by fire. It also includes the deployment
of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to provide fire suppression, rescue, extrication,
and any other services related to fire and rescue as may occasionally occur.
B. Allocation of Resources. The parties understand the City's fire department officer in
charge of the particular scene shall exercise judgement to determine, in consideration of all
the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices, how best to allocate the
available resources of the City's fire department under the circumstances of a given
situation. Failure to provide fire services because of poor weather conditions or other
conditions beyond the control of the City shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement.
C. No Guarantee. The parties understand and agree City will endeavor to reasonably provide
the services indicated above given the circumstances, but City makes no guarantees that
the services it actually provides in a given situation will meet any particular criteria or
standard. The City and its officers, employees and volunteers shall not be liable to the
Township or any other person for failure to furnish assistance under this Agreement or for
recalling assistance.
ARTICLE3
PAYMENT
A. Payment. Township agrees to make payment to City during the term of the Agreement in
an amount specified in the City's Fire Services Contract Cost Allocation, attached as
Exhibit B to this Agreement ("Payment"). One half of the Payment shall be made on or
before July 1 of each year and the balance shall be made on or before December 31 of each
year.
B. Emergency Service Charge. Township, in its sole discretion, may exercise its authority
to impose and collect an emergency service charge on those receiving emergency services,
including fire services, within Township. City shall have no right to, or interest in, any
service fees collected by Township. If Township imposes an emergency service charge it
shall provide City a list of the specific types of information it determines it needs collected
in order to successfully impose and collect the charge. City shall make a good faith effort
to collect the requested information for each service call to the service territory and
promptly provide Township with the information it collected.
C. Ownership. City owns the buildings and equipment associated with the City fire
department and the amounts paid by Township do not give rise to any ownership interest
in, or responsibility toward, those items.
ARTICLE4
CITY OF STILLWATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, City shall:
A. Authorize and direct the City fire department to provide the fire services described herein
to Township's service territory;
B. Develop a detailed annual operational budget for the City fire department for each year
during the term of this contract by the Effective Date and present it to Township along with
sufficient information to explain the items included in the budget figures;
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C. Upon Township's request, provide Township access to financial and cost data related to
the City fire department for five (5) years prior to the current service year;
D. Disclose to Township any proposed action City or the City fire department intends to take
that can reasonably be expected to effect the Insurance Services Office Fire Protection
Grade in the service territory or City's ability to provide the fire services indicated above;
and
E. Promptly disclose to Township any information City can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
ARTICLES
STILLWATER TOWNSHIP'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, Township shall:
A. Promptly pay City the Payments as indicated above for the year of service, or a prorated
share of the Payments for the length of service actually provided if the contract is
terminated early;
B. Present a budget and levy proposal to the Township electors at each annual Township
meeting during the term of this Agreement seeking authority to levy funds as needed to
pay the Annual Payment.
C. Promptly disclose to City any information Township can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that Township shall have no responsibility whatsoever toward the City
firefighters or other emergency personnel including any employment related issues such as
training, supervision, performance reviews, discipline, compensation, benefits, insurance
coverages, compliance with any employment related federal, state, and local laws and rules such
as OSHA, ERISA, RLSA, FMLA, or any other employment related issues. It is further agreed that
Township has no responsibility, beyond paying the agreed upon Annual Payment, for acquiring,
operating, maintaining, housing, or replacing equipment as needed to provide the fire services
described herein.
ARTICLE6
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated at any time during its term by mutual agreement of the parties.
Either party may terminate this Agreement by personally serving a 120-day written notice of
termination on the other party. This Agreement shall terminate 120 days from the date of personal
service of the written termination notice unless the party serving the notice withdraws the notice
in writing before it is effective. If Township fails to pay for the service according to the schedule
established herein, City may terminate this Agreement 60 days from the date of personal service
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of written termination notice. Any notice required to be served under this Article shall be served
on the authorized representative according to the provisions of Article 9(a) of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7
INSURANCE
City shall maintain general liability insurance for its services and shall include Township as an
additional insured for the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. The City shall
maintain insurance equal to or great than the maximum liability applicable to municipalities as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, subdivision 1, as amended. City shall also maintain
inland marine, automobile, and property insurance coverages. City shall provide Township proof
of such insurance coverages and the additional insured endorsement naming the Township
annually by the Effective Date of this Agreement. City shall also maintain workers' compensation
coverage as required by law.
ARTICLES
INDEMNIFICATION
City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Township and its officials, employees and agents
from any claim, demand, action or suit filed against Township or any of its officials, employees or
agents relating to any bodily injury, including death, loss or property damage caused by, arising
out of, related to or associated with the City's performance under this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement may be construed as a waiver of any statutory or common law defenses,
immunities, or limits on liability. Under no circumstances, however, shall City be required to pay
on behalf of itself and Township, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 applicable to any one party. The limits of liability for Township
and City may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for City.
ARTICLE 9
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement
shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the City and Township, certified mail, return-
receipt requested, to the authorized representative at the following address:
City of Stillwater:
Stillwater Township:
Thomas McCarty, City Administrator
216 North Fourth Street
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Kathy Schmoeckel, Township Clerk
13636 90th Street North
Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
Either party may change its address or authorized representative by written notice delivered
to the other party pursuant to this section.
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B. Waiver. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive or limit any immunity from, or
limitation on, liability available to either party, whether set forth in Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 466 or otherwise. The waiver of any of the rights and/or remedies arising under
the terms of this Agreement on any one occasion by any party hereto shall not constitute a
waiver or any rights and/or remedies in respect to any subsequent breach or default of the
terms of this Agreement. The rights and remedies provided or referred to under the terms
of this Agreement are cumulative and not mutually exclusive.
C. Modification. This writing contains the entire agreement between the parties and no
alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement are
valid unless reduced to writing, signed by the authorized representative of both City and
Township, and attached hereto.
D. Subcontracting & Assignment. City shall not subcontract or assign any portion of this
Agreement without prior written approval from Township. Services provided to Township
pursuant to a mutual aid agreement City has, or may enter into, with another entity does
not constitute a subcontract or assignment requiring prior approval of Township so long as
City remains primarily responsible for providing fire services to Township's service
territory.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the internal laws of the State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall
be venued in the State of Minnesota.
F. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to be
contrary to law, or contrary to any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law,
such decision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of
this Agreement.
G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties and shall supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
H. Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure solely to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their permitted assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or
implied, is intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies of any nature
under or by reason of this Agreement.
I. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original document and together shall constitute one instrument.
J. Captions and Headings. Captions and headings used in the Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the
scope of the intent of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF STILLWATER
By:
By:
Ted Kozlowski
Its: Mayor
Beth Wolf
Its: City Clerk
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STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
By:
Its:
By:
Sheila-Marie Untiedt
Chair
-w~
~oeckel f
Its: Township Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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ME CONTRACT CAl.CUU..TION-2020
EXHIRfT S • COST AUO;C4TION
ASSESSED
COMBINED AVEltAGES f:IR£RUNS VALUATION
Stillwater Cit.'.• 85.26% 66.01%
·Grant Cilv 4.411.'Yo 10.09%
Ma~ iOll<n&hci 3.811% 11.12%
SUJ!Walt:r T ow1~1lc:, !l.41,~ 10.78%
Tolel 100.00'% 100.00%
COST OF FWtE PROTECTION
I ACTUAl. COSTS I
2018 NOTES
OD<ffiltiflQ Ct>s!s I $H350n I
OcpregalkJo I $400.281 I
Arlminmralioo ! OS'lti or flnm-~lioos) l $iHr7!i I
Tola! $2.144.0:U
202Q 20l!il
Proposed Actual
C1JST ALLOCATION (11 Cocitraci An'IG!lnl Contract Amount
Stlnwalef. Cm• $1 .662,463
Gi.irit~ $151 1S( S11S.735
Mih'Tcwnsttlo $152.22.tl $120.746
Stilt~~ T~u, S'l7R,'169 $135,418
To1sl S2. 1«.032 $375.899
ESllMATEO I ESTrMA.TED
POPULAllON HOUStHOLDS TOTAL AVERAGE
..... From E><~.iblt 9 ·~--.,
78.09% l 18 .111% 310.14% 71.54%
7.07'1. I 6.61% 2821% 7.05%
6.65% l 6 .72% 28..38% 710%
a.19% I 7.89% 33.27% 8.31%
100.00% 100.00% 41Xl.00% 100.00%
$tncreue
(Decrease)
(2}
Proposed Proposed I Pfcposed
2020 Conlract 2021 Conlrad 2022 Contract
Modified
S31.419 S130.~ S145.215 I $160.360
SJ1.480 S131.239 $14,6.29111 $16t 497
$42.751 S ·l 49,668 S1fii9 .263 I $189,01"9
SiOS.650
.. . Calculale:l by 0111i!fing too S manse amount by 3
ana adding a 3% increase to years 2021 & 2022
(1 l The~ .ilfoca~on is derived by multiptying lhe toCsl fire l)foleclion co!lt by eac:i setVil;e iwa·s
e>omb<ood we-year aYefa',)e.
(2i 2020 Proposed Ccolract Ammmts M compared le :2019 Actual Coooad. AmooolS
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EXHIBIT B -FIVE YEAR AVERAGES
% of Total
SCHEDULE A. FIRE RUNS
SUllwater Citv 85.26%
Grant City (1) 4.44%
Mav Township (2) 3.89%
Sfillwater Township 6.41%
Total 100.00%
FIVE YEAR AVERAGE
5YEAR
AVERAGE
1.555
81
71
117
1,824
2018
1538
82
76
104
1,800
SCHEDULE B. TOTAL TAX CAPACITY (Amounts expressed in thousands)
Stillwater Citv
Grant City (1 l
May Township (2)
stillwater Township
Total
SCHEDULE C. ESTIMATED POPULATION
Stillwater City
Grant Cltv (1)
MavTownship (2l
Sfillwater Township
Total
SCHEDULED. ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS
Stillwater City
Grant Citv (1)
Mav Townshfc 12)
Smtwaler Townshic
Total
(1) 43% OF ACTUAL
(2) 60% OF ACTUAL
68.01%
10.09%
11.12%
10.78%
100.00%
78.09%
7 .07%
6.65%
8.19%
100.00%
78.78%
6.61%
6.72%
7.89%
100.00%
$22,647 $25,301
$3.361 $3,627
$3.703 $3.989
$3.588 $3,822
$33,299 $36,739
19,600 19.915
1,775 1,765
1,668 1,700
2,056 1,954
25,099 25,335
7.569 7.674
635 635
646 643
758 726
9 .608 9.677
2017 2016 2015 2014
1621 1528 1561 1528
86 80 69 88
78 83 65 53
109 111 128 131
1.894 1,802 1,823 1.800
$23,379 $22.759 $22,362 $19.433
$3,523 $3,399 $3,358 $2..896
$3,738 $3,756 $3,776 $3,254
$3,513 $3,662 $3,542 $3,402
$34.153 $33,576 $33,038 $28,985
19,748 19,693 19,754 18,892
1,752 1,786 1,774 1 ,800
1 ,658 1,657 1,649 1,675
1,937 2,013 1.965 2.412
25,095 25,148 25,142 24,779
7.630 7.614 7,585 7.342
638 637 636 630
636 647 644 660
730 743 721 872
9 .634 9.642 9,587 9,504
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EXHIBITB
CONT.
COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
Operating Costs:
Expenditures for 2018
Other
Total Expenditures
Less:
Capital Outlay*
Severance pay
Fire Relief Association
Sesquicenntial
Total deductions
Depreciation:
Fire
Fire Donated
Total Depreciation
Administration (.05% of Operations}
TOTAL COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
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2018
Actual
1,735,077
0
1,735,077
0
0
0
0
1,735,077 I
394,790
5,491
400,2a1 I
8,675
2,144,033
FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STILLWATER AND CITY OF
GRANT
THIS AGREEMENT, ("Agreement") is made and entered into this __ day of
____ 2020, ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Stillwater, Washington County,
Minnesota, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, a public corporation ("City"),
and the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie,
Minnesota, 55090, a public corporation ("Grant").
ARTICLE 1
THE AGREEMENT
A. Purposes. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the rights and obligations of the City
and Grant with respect to the fire services provided by the City for the term of this
Agreement.
B. Cooperation. The City and Grant shall cooperate and use their best efforts to ensure the
most expeditious implementation of the various provisions of this Agreement. The parties
agree in good faith to undertake resolution of disputes, if any, in an equitable and timely
manner.
C. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2020 and shall terminate
on December 31, 2022, unless otherwise terminated by either party after the applicable
notice period pursuant to Article 6 of this Agreement.
D. Service Contract. This is a service contract. The parties do not intend to undertake or
create, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a joint powers agreement, joint
venture, or joint enterprise between the parties.
E. Service Territory. City shall provide fire services as indicated in this Agreement to the
area in Grant which is specifically identified on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and
made part of this Agreement. The identified area shall constitute the Grant's service
territory for the purposes of this Agreement.
ARTICLE2
FIRE SERVICE
A. Fire Service. Grant agrees to purchase from City, and City agrees to provide Grant, fire-
related services including deployment of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to
extinguish a fire or perform any preventative measure in an effort to protect equipment,
life, or property in an area threatened by fire. It also includes the deployment of firefighting
personnel and/or equipment to provide fire suppression, rescue, extrication, and any other
services related to fire and rescue as may occasionally occur.
B. Allocation of Resources. The parties understand the City's fire department officer in
charge of the particular scene shall exercise judgement to determine, in consideration of all
the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices, how best to allocate the
available resources of the City's fire department under the circumstances of a given
situation. Failure to provide fire services because of poor weather conditions or other
conditions beyond the control of the City shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement.
C. No Guarantee. The parties understand and agree City will endeavor to reasonably provide
the services indicated above given the circumstances, but City makes no guarantees that
the services it actually provides in a given situation will meet any particular criteria or
standard. The City and its officers, employees and volunteers shall not be liable to Grant
or any other person for failure to furnish assistance under this Agreement or for recalling
assistance.
ARTICLE3
PAYMENT
A. Payment. Grant agrees to make payment to City during the term of the Agreement in an
amount specified in the City's Fire Services Contract Cost Allocation, attached as Exhibit
B to this Agreement ("Payment"). One half of the Payment shall be made on or before
July I of each year and the balance shall be made on or before December 31 of each year.
B. Emergency Service Charge. Grant, in its sole discretion, may exercise its authority to
impose and collect an emergency service charge on those receiving emergency services,
including fire services, within Grant. City shall have no right to, or interest in, any service
fees collected by Grant. If Grant imposes an emergency service charge it shall provide City
a list of the specific types of information it determines it needs collected in order to
successfully impose and collect the charge. City shall make a good faith effort to collect
the requested information for each service call to the service territory and promptly provide
Grant with the information it collected.
C. Ownership. City owns the buildings and equipment associated with the City fire
department and the amounts paid by Grant do not give rise to any ownership interest in, or
responsibility toward, those items.
ARTICLE4
CITY OF STILLWATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, City shall:
A. Authorize and direct the City fire department to provide the fire services described herein
to Grant's service territory;
B. Develop a detailed annual operational budget for the City fire department for each year
during the term of this contract by the Effective Date and present it to Grant along with
sufficient information to explain the items included in the budget figures;
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C. Upon Grant's request, provide Grant access to financial and cost data related to the City
fire department for five (5) years prior to the current service year;
D. Disclose to Grant any proposed action City or the City fire department intends to take that
can reasonably be expected to effect the Insurance Services Office Fire Protection Grade
in the service territory or City's ability to provide the fire services indicated above; and
E. Promptly disclose to Grant any information City can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
ARTICLES
CITY OF GRANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to any other obligations described herein, Town shall:
A. Promptly pay City the Payments as indicated above for the year of service, or a prorated
share of the Payments for the length of service actually provided if the contract is
terminated early;
B. Present a budget and levy proposal to the town electors at each annual town meeting during
the term of this Agreement seeking authority to levy funds as needed to pay the Annual
Payment.
C. Promptly disclose to City any information Grant can reasonably anticipate will directly
affect its ability to perform its obligation under this Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that Grant shall have no responsibility whatsoever toward the City
firefighters or other emergency personnel including any employment related issues such as
training, supervision, performance reviews, discipline, compensation, benefits, insurance
coverages, compliance with any employment related federal, state, and local laws and rules such
as OSHA, ERISA, RLSA, FMLA, or any other employment related issues. It is further agreed that
Town has no responsibility, beyond paying the agreed upon Annual Payment, for acquiring,
operating, maintaining, housing, or replacing equipment as needed to provide the fire services
described herein.
ARTICLE6
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated at any time during its term by mutual agreement of the parties.
Either party may terminate this Agreement by personally serving a 120-day written notice of
termination on the other party. This Agreement shall terminate 120 days from the date of personal
service of the written termination notice unless the party serving the notice withdraws the notice
in writing before it is effective. If Grant fails to pay for the service according to the schedule
established herein, City may terminate this Agreement 60 days from the date of personal service
of written termination notice. Any notice required to be served under this Article shall be served
on the authorized representative according to the provisions of Article 9(a) of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE7
INSURANCE
City shall maintain general liability insurance for its services and shall include Grant as an
additional insured for the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. The City shall
maintain insurance equal to or great than the maximum liability applicable to municipalities as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, subdivision 1, as amended. City shall also maintain
inland marine, automobile, and property insurance coverages. City shall provide Grant proof of
such insurance coverages and the additional insured endorsement naming the Grant annually by
the Effective Date of this Agreement. City shall also maintain workers' compensation coverage as
required by law.
ARTICLES
INDEMNIFICATION
City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grant and its officials, employees and agents from
any claim, demand, action or suit filed against Grant or any of its officials, employees or agents
relating to any bodily injury, including death, loss or property damage caused by, arising out of,
related to or associated with the City's performance under this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement may be construed as a waiver of any statutory or common law defenses,
immunities, or limits on liability. Under no circumstances, however, shall City be required to pay
on behalf of itself and Grant, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 applicable to any one party. The limits of liability for Grant and
City may not be added together to determine the maximum amount ofliability for City.
ARTICLE9
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement
shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the City and Grant, certified mail, return-receipt
requested, to the authorized representative at the following address:
City of Stillwater:
City of Grant:
Thomas McCarty, City Administrator
216 North Fourth Street
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
Kim Points, City Administrator / Clerk
111 Wildwood Road
Willernie, Minnesota, 55090
Either party may change its address or authorized representative by written notice delivered
to the other party pursuant to this section.
B. Waiver. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive or limit any immunity from, or
limitation on, liability available to either party, whether set forth in Minnesota Statutes,
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Chapter 466 or otherwise. The waiver of any of the rights and/or remedies arising under
the terms of this Agreement on any one occasion by any party hereto shall not constitute a
waiver or any rights and/or remedies in respect to any subsequent breach or default of the
terms of this Agreement. The rights and remedies provided or referred to under the terms
of this Agreement are cumulative and not mutually exclusive.
C. Modification. This writing contains the entire agreement between the parties and no
alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement are
valid unless reduced to writing, signed by the authorized representative of both City and
Grant, and attached hereto.
D. Subcontracting & Assignment. City shall not subcontract or assign any portion of this
Agreement without prior written approval from Grant. Services provided to Grant pursuant
to a mutual aid agreement City has, or may enter into, with another entity does not
constitute a subcontract or assignment requiring prior approval of Grant so long as City
remains primarily responsible for providing fire services to Grant's service territory.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the internal laws of the State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall
be venued in the State of Minnesota.
F. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to be
contrary to law, or contrary to any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law,
such decision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining portions of
this Agreement.
G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties and shall supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
H. Parties in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure solely to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their permitted assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or
implied, is intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies of any nature
under or by reason of this Agreement.
I. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original document and together shall constitute one instrument.
J. Captions and Headings. Captions and headings used in the Agreement are inserted only
as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the
scope of the intent of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF STILLWATER
By:
By:
Ted Kozlowski
Its: Mayor
Beth Wolf
Its: City Clerk
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CITY OF GRANT
By:
By:
Its: Administrator / Clerk
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FIRE CONTRACT CALCUU.TION-2020
EXttBIT B • COST AUOCATION
ASSESSED
COIIBJNED AVERAGES FIRE RUNS VALUATION
StiUw.,te,-Ciw 65.26% 68.01 %
Graul Cilv 4 ,44% 1009%
Mav TownshiD J .89'% n .12%
snnwa181 T C71l'nSl11p 5 .41% 10.78%
Total 100.0D'Jlo 100,00%
COST Of FIRE PROTECTION
I A CTuAL COSTS I
201 8 NOTE S
1Drieratir.cl Costs I $1 .735.0 77 I
01'!11ttcia1ion I $400 2B1 I
Admin lSlralion C 05% o t c::im.r..tions \ I $8.6 75 I
Total S2.144.033
2020 2019
Proposed Actual
COST ALLOCATION 111 Con!racl Amounl Contr.aet Amount
snnwater c•iv S1.662.~
Granf r..;ttv $151 .1S4 $119 735
Mav TownshlO S152..22fl S t 20.746
Slillwaler ,-awnship $178.169 Sl3S.41S
Total S2.14'41.032 S375.B99
ESTIMATED 11 ES1"1MATEO
POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS TOTAL AVERAGE
•••• • Frem Exribrt B ·-••'
78.09%1 7876% 31 0.14% 77-54'11,
7 .a7'Yo l I 6 .61% 28.2.1% 7.05%
6.65%1 I 6.72% 28.38% 7 10%
8.19%1 1 7Jl9% 3327% 8.31%
1IID_D0% 100 .00% 4CJOJ )O% 1001)()%
$ lnCnaSII
(Decease)
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Propc5ed Prop:,sed I Prt:poseel
2020 Contract 2021 Conlraci: 2022 Contract
Modlried
$31 . .,119 S1l0.2:J8 $145.715 I S16C .360
$31.480 S131.239 S146.299 I S16l.·~97
$42,751 $149 ,668 S169.263 I S189.0t9
$105.650
CabJlak!::l by. Oivl:mg !he S maease arT!OU1fl by 3
and adding a 3% increase to ~ar.; 2021 & 2022
(1) The cost alocation is derived by multiplying the tolst fire profeclion cost by eacil s""'1ica arsa's
()OITlt,,ned f111e-year sverage.
(2) 2020 Proposed Contract Amount.; .as compared k> 2019 Actual Contract Amounls
EXHIBIT B • FIVE YEAR AVERAGES
%ofTotal
SCHEDULE A. FIRE RUNS
Sbllwater Citv 85.26%
Grant City (1) 4.44%
May Township (2) 3.89%
Stillwater Township 6.41%
Total 100.00%
FIVE YEAR AVERAGE
SYEAR
AVERAGE
1,555
81
71
117
1,824
2018
1538
82
76
104
1,800
SCHEDULE B. TOTAL TAX CAPACITY (Amounts expressed in th ousands)
Stillwater City
Grant CitV (1}
Mav Township (2)
Stillwater Township
Total
SCHEDULE C. ESTIMATED POPULATION
Stillwater Citv
Grant City (1)
Mav Township (2)
Stillwater Towns hio
Total
SCHEDULE 0. ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS
Stillwater Citv
Grant City ( 1)
Mav Township (2)
Stillwater Township
Total
(1) 43% OF ACTUAL
(2) 60% OF ACTUAL
68.01%
10.09%
11.12%
10.78%
100.00%
78.09%
7 .07%
6.65%
8.1 9 %
100.00%
78.78%
6.61%
6.72%
7.89%
100.00%
$22.647 $25,301
$3,361 $3,627
$3,703 $3,989
$3.588 $3,822
$33,299 $36,739
19.600 19.915
1,775 1.765
1,668 1,700
2.056 1,954
25,099 25.335
7,569 7.674
635 635
646 643
758 726
9,608 0,sn
2017 2016 2015 2014
1621 152~ 1561 1528
86 80 69 88
78 83 65 53
109 111 128 131
1,894 1.802 1,823 1.800
$23.379 $22..759 $22.362 $19.433
$3.523 $3,399 $3.358 $2.8:96
$3.738 $3,756 S3.ns $3,254
$3,513 $3,662 $3 .542 $3,402
$34.153 $33,576 $33,008 $28,985
19.748 19.6S3 19,754 18.892
1,752 1.786 1.774 1,800
1,658 1,657 1,649 1,675
1.937 2.013 1,965 2.412
25,095 25,148 25,142 24,779
7.630 7 ,614 7,585 7.342
638 637 636 630
636 647 644 660
730 743 721 872
9.634 9.642 9,587 9,504
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EXHIBITB
CONT.
COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
Operating Costs:
Expend itures for 2018
Other
Total E xpenditures
Less:
Ca pital Outlay*
Severance pay
Fire Relief Association
Sesqu icenntial
Total deductions
Depreciation :
Fire
Fire Donated
Total Deereciatlon
Administration (.05% of Operations)
TOTAL COST OF FIRE PROTECTION
B-3
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II
2018
Actual
1,735,077
0
1,735 ,077
0
0
0
0
1,7 35,077 I
394,790
5,491
400,2a1 1
8,675
2,144,033
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651‐430‐8800 Website: www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Tom McCarty, City Administrator
Beth Wolf, City Clerk
DATE: April 17, 2020
SUBJECT: Review of 2020 Summer Event Schedule
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Based on federal and state executive orders and guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
and to protect the health and safety of community members, on March 16, 2020 the City of
Stillwater canceled all event permits and park reservations through May 31, 2020. The Minnesota
Stay at Home order has been extended until May 4, 2020 and the Governor has yet to issue follow
up orders and guidelines for a return to normal operations. Recently developed federal reopening
guidelines incorporate a state by state phased approach for return to normal operations.
Given the health and safety concerns for community members and staff and the uncertainty
regarding timing for return to normal operations, the City needs to consider extending the event
and park reservations cancellation policy through the summer/end of August. There are 32 event
days and numerous park reservations currently scheduled for the months of June, July and August
as show on the attached documents. Note that the Farmer’s Market events (12 Saturdays) are
considered an essential operation under state guidelines and therefore will be permitted.
A number of options are available for consideration:
Maintain current event and park reservation schedule for summer months (June, July,
August). Wait for Governor’s direction and guidelines for reopening operations.
Extend event and park reservation cancellation policy through June. Review cancellation
policy for remainder of summer months at upcoming Council meetings.
Cancel all events and park reservations for summer, advise event organizers/responsible
parties and refund fees.
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Given that there is no certainty regarding COVID-19 pandemic containment and guidelines
for reopening of operations, and the health and safety of community members and staff is a
paramount concern, staff recommends that the City Council consider canceling events and park
reservations through August of 2020. In the alternative, staff recommends that the Council cancel
events and park reservations through July 1 and review the policy at the May 5, 2020 Council
meeting.
Event Date(s) Event Location of Event
June
6/10 & 6/24 Cruisin' on the Croix Car Show Parking Lots 8b, 9, 10
Every Saturday Stillwater Farmers Market Riverview Parking Lot
July
7/4 (raindate 7/5)Independence Day Celebration Pioneer & Lowell Park & Kohliner Park
Every Saturday Stillwater Farmers Market Riverview Parking Lot
Every Tuesday Summer Tuesdays Lowell Park
7/8 & 7/22 Cruisin' on the Croix Car Show Parking Lots 8b, 9, 10
7/16-7/19 Lumberjack Days Lowell Park
7/25 St Croix Crossing Half Marathon Route from WI to Historic bridge
August
8/1 (raindate 8/2)Opera on the River Lowell Park
Every Saturday Stillwater Farmers Market Riverview Parking Lot
8/4 Night to Unite Washington Square
Every Tuesday Summer Tuesdays Lowell Park
8/5 & 8/19 Cruisin' on the Croix Car Show Parking Lots 8b, 9, 10
8/7-8/8 Relay for Life Lowell Park
8/28-8/29 Lift and Loop Celebration Chestnut Street Plaza
2020 Summer Events
June 2020 June 2020 July 2020
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa ---3-----l 2 4 5 6 l 2 3 4
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
May 31 Jun 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Cruisin the Croix I Farmer 1s Market 1
Car Show
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
I' Farmer's Market '
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Fathers Da~ i Cruisin the Croix ' Farmer's Market 1 '
Car Show
28 29 30 Jul 1 2 3 4
Beth Wolf 1 4/15/2020 4 :53 PM
July 2020 July 2020 August 2020
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th fr Sa --------------1 2 3 4 1
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29 30 3 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Jun 28 29 30 Jul 1 2 3 4
Farmer's Market
July 4th
Fireworks
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
July 4th I Summer Cruisin the Croix Farmer 's Market I
Fireworks -______I_ u esc!_~s Car Show
__ Rain date t
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 -
Summer Lumberjack Davs i
I --
I Tuesdays I Farmer's Ma r ket
19 20 2 1 22 23 24 25
Lumberiack Dav~ Summer Cruisin the Croix Farmer's Market
Tuesdavs Car Show St . Croix Crossing
1 Half MarathonJ
26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 1
Summer
Tuesdavs
Beth Wolf 2 4/15/2020 4:53 PM
August 2020
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Jul 26 27 28 29
2 3 4 5
Ooera on the Rive Night to Unite I Cruis i n the Croix
Summer ~ Car Show --
Tuesdavs -
9 10 11 12
Summer i
Tuesdavs I
16 17 18 19
1summer ~ Cruisin the Croix
µ___ Tuesd~s Car Show -
23 24 25 26
Summer I ----1.!J esd_a_y s
30 31 Sep 1 2
Beth Wolf 3
August 2020 September 2020
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa --------------
2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
30 31
THURSDAY
30
6
13
20
27
3
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29
FRIDAY
31
7
I , _____ _
14
21
28
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 ll U
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
SATURDAY
Aug 1
Ogera on the River
I Farmer's Market .
8
Rela for Life I
...lfil"mer's Market
15
Farmer's Market
22
Farmer's Market I
29
I Lift and Loot Celebration I
I Farmer's Market
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4/15/2020 4:53 PM
Stillwater Parks Monthly Reservation Report# of PeopleEvent and Facilities ReservedTime Frame Name and OrganizationDate and ParkSaturday, June 6, 2020SorensonChris2:00 PM 10:00 PM Wedding Gazeboto40North Lowell ParkKeelerJennifer6:00 AM 2:00 PM Graduation Open House Both Picnic Sheltersto150Pioneer ParkMahoneyKate1:00 PM 5:00 PM Graduation Picnic Pavillionto125Washington SquareThursday, June 11, 2020VukelichMary3:00 PM 9:00 PM Family BBQ Both Picnic Sheltersto40Pioneer ParkFriday, June 12, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkSaturday, June 13, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkGreenCindy2:00 PM 8:00 PM Graduation Party Picnic Pavillion & an Area in Parkto60Washington SquareSunday, June 14, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkFriday, June 19, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkSaturday, June 20, 2020CunninghamRobert12:00 PM 7:00 PM Reunion Both Picnic Sheltersto40Pioneer ParkMacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkSunday, June 21, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkThursday, June 25, 2020TurnbladBill Rotary Club4:00 PM 10:00 PM Picnic Picnic Pavillionto65Washington SquareFriday, June 26, 2020MacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkSaturday, June 27, 2020ClarkeCarlee12:00 PM 3:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Gazeboto70North Lowell ParkGudePat6:00 AM 10:00 PM Family Picnic Both Picnic Sheltersto45Pioneer ParkSunday, June 28, 2020ClarkinGermaine Crosswinds Community Church8:00 AM 2:00 PM Service & Picnic Both Picnic Shelters & Area #1 in Parkto125Pioneer ParkMacLeslieBil The Zephyr Theatre4:30 PM 10:00 PM Shakespeare in the Park Area #2 or #3 in Park no other facilities neededto90Pioneer ParkSunday, July 5, 2020FriesenRita8:00 AM 1:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Both Picnic Shelters & Area #1 in Parkto150Pioneer Park
# of PeopleEvent and Facilities ReservedTime Frame Name and OrganizationDate and ParkSaturday, July 11, 2020JordanKathy2:00 PM 6:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Gazeboto40North Lowell ParkSunday, July 12, 2020ZimmermanRichard11:00 AM 7:00 PM Family Reunion Both Picnic Sheltersto35Pioneer ParkRothMonica10:00 AM 7:00 PM Picnic Picnic Pavillionto45Washington SquareSaturday, July 18, 2020GramenzPhyllis or B2:00 PM 7:00 PM Grad Party Both Picnic Sheltersto70Pioneer ParkSaturday, July 25, 2020GramenzPhyllis or B1:00 PM 7:00 PM Family Reunion Both Picnic Sheltersto100Pioneer ParkFriday, July 31, 2020CoxPeggy5:00 PM 10:00 PM Wedding Both Picnic Sheltersto70Pioneer ParkSaturday, August 8, 2020RussellSean11:00 AM 2:00 PM Wedding Area #1 in Park no other facilities neededto70Pioneer ParkMonday, August 10, 2020AndrewsCharlie St Mary's Catholic Church4:00 PM 9:00 PM Church Event Bandshell & Picnic Sheltersto200Pioneer ParkFriday, August 14, 2020PriestleyKevin4:00 PM 8:00 PM Rehearsal Dinner Both Picnic Sheltersto60Pioneer ParkFriday, August 21, 2020DallagerEmily St Croix Synchro Ballet10:00 AM 10:00 PM recital/performance Bandshell, Both Picnic Shelters & Area #2 or #3to150Pioneer ParkFriday, August 28, 2020LawsonAnna2:00 PM 10:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal and Din Both Picnic Sheltersto40Pioneer ParkSaturday, August 29, 2020GalchuttIan10:00 AM 8:00 PM Family & Friends Gathering Both Picnic Shelters & Area #1 in Parkto125Pioneer ParkSaturday, September 5, 2020EnersonStephanie12:00 PM 7:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Gazeboto220North Lowell ParkSaturday, September 12, 2020BlakeCameron Brown's Creek Watershed District9:00 AM 2:00 PMto100Brown's Creek ParkWenkerDennis3:00 PM 8:00 PM St Croix Sailing Club Area in Park only no facilities neededto50South Lowell ParkRumpfRoni6:00 PM 7:00 PM Wedding Ceremony Gazeboto20South Lowell ParkFriday, September 18, 2020KrumrieKelly2:00 PM 4:00 PM Wedding Gazeboto50North Lowell ParkSaturday, September 19, 2020EllsworthAmanda2:30 PM 4:30 PM Wedding Ceremony Gazeboto150North Lowell ParkSaturday, September 26, 2020HuppertBailey12:00 PM 9:00 PM Wedding Both Picnic Shelters & Areas #1,2&3to70Pioneer Park
Board of Commissioners
Fran Miron, Chair, District 1
Stan Karwoski, District 2
Gary Kriesel, District 3
Wayne A. Johnson, District 4
Lisa Weik, District 5BOARD:25.6+236
April 14, 2020 - 9:00 AM
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1. 9:00 Board Workshop with Administration
A.Review upcoming actions related to Washington County Land and Water Legacy projects.
2. 9:45 Board Workshop with Community Development Agency
A. Update on the business assistance programs passed by the federal and state governments
related to COVID-19.
3. 10:30 Break
4. 10:45 Legislative Workshop
A. Update on state and federal legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues of
county interest.
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STILLWATER TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 9, 2020 Town Hall 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairperson Sheila-Marie Untiedt, Rod Hunter, Tim Sinclair, Bonnie Haines,
Mike McMahon, Clerk Kathy Schmoeckel, Treasurer Marsha Olson, Park
Manager Kelley Shantz and Chief of Police Steve Nelson
1. AGENDA – M/S/P Sinclair/Hunter moved to adopt the agenda as amended. (5 ayes)
2. MINUTES – M/S/P Hunter/McMahon moved to approve the March 26, 2020
Stillwater Township Town Board Meeting minutes as written. (5 ayes)
3. ATTORNEY – Sheila-Marie Untiedt has talked to Attorney Soren Mattick about issues
relating to the Raleigh mine. The Applicant has been asked for further information.
Attorney will be present for our meeting on April 23.
4. ENGINEER – We still have a few gravel road in the Township and there was
discussion as to whether this might be a good time to have them paved with the oil
prices being so low. There may, however, be issues around OSHA rules, social
distancing, etc. Our projects can be “filler” projects for a contractor since they are small
and the timing is open. Sheila-Marie Untiedt will check with our Engineer to talk about
what bids would involve. We could also consider working with the City of Stillwater to
take advantage of the economy of scale.
5. TREASURER –
a. Report given.
b. Building Fund – Building Inspector Jack Kramer will start submitting claims for
payment when he submits checks for permits.
c. Checks and Claims – M/S/P McMahon/Sinclair moved that the checks and claims
#44224 through #44244 have been reviewed and approved and the Board will
sign off on them when available. (5 ayes)
6. CHIEF OF POLICE –
a. Report given. There were 6 burning permits. No dogs were impounded. As of
March 24th, the spring burning ban is in place. There were 83 calls in March.
Road restrictions are still in effect, but Tim Sinclair reported that they will be
taken off on Monday, April 13th.
b. Dog License Information – Renewal notices are being sent out and fees are still
coming in. Chief Nelson is not enforcing or sending reminders to anyone about
their license until the current situation is resolved.
c. Parks – On Tuesday afternoon, Steve Nelson checked Fairy Falls Park and
counted several cars. He will notify these people with a memo left on their cars.
Sheila-Marie Untiedt had a received a call from Dave Junker who is on the
Stillwater City Council to discuss his concerns about the number of cars. The
Stillwater Town Board Mtg. – 4/09/20 Page 2
National Park Service is not closing any of their parks. A sign could be put up to
the effect that in order for the parks to remain open, please observe all social
distancing recommendations. Park Manager Kelley Shantz will provide suggested
wording for signs.
6. PAINT TOWN HALL – The paint on the town hall is starting to look dingy. A notice
inviting local painters to submit a bid will be posted on the website, Facebook, etc. The
work should be done in the summer of 2020.
7. WASHINGTON COUNTY WEED MANAGEMENT AREA – This document will be resent
to the Board. More discussion at the May meeting.
8. MARY PARCHETA WATER SKI PERMIT – M/S/P McMahon/Sinclair moved to authorize
the Chair to sign the Application for Water Surface Use Permit. (5 ayes)
9. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Clerk______________________________________
Chairperson_________________________________
Approved___________________________________