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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-19 CC MIN{282 • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES 4:00 P. M. REGULAR MEETING February 19, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Council Vice President Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Junker, Kimble, and MacDonald (arrived at 4:35 P. M. Absent: Mayor Peterson Also Present: City -Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Engineer Meister Director of Parks & Recreation Blekum Building Official Zepper Consulting Engineer, Davis, SEH Consulting Engineer Christoffersen, SEH Finance Director Caruso Fire Chief Chial Press: Stillwater Gazette - Sharon Baker Others: None PETITIONS OF INDIVIDUALS OR DELEGATIONS 1. Lloyd & Brunette Anez - Petition for Refund of Assessments Mr. & Mrs. Anez requested a refund of $1,225.19 in assessments for the Ramsey Street side of their property at 1510 West Olive Street. A recent petition for a subdivision of their lot facing Ramsey Street had been de nied and they were, therefore, requesting the refund. City Attorney Magy:uson stated that if you charge a lot for sewer and water connections, then the lot should be buildable, otherwise they do not benefit from the assessments. He recommended that the Anez's be reirtbursed. Motion by Oouncilna:ber Dunker, seconded by Councihneber Bodlovick to refund $1,225.19 to Lloyd & Brunette Anez, 1510 West Olive Street, for sewer and water assessments. (all in favor) STAFF REPORTS Public Safety 1. Chief Mawhorter stated that the Police eDepartmen is allocated a part-time rocess for part-time eioe officers. Motionpresently have seven. He requested permission to Motion by anuncilmenher Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Junker to start the testing process for part-time police officers. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Mawhorter presented a request to purchase three reconditioned IBM typewriters at a total cost of $525.00. Motion by Councilnorber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilme:ber Dunker to approved the P:rthase of three reconditioned IBM typewriters for a total price of $535.00. (all in favor) 3. Mr. Mawhorter requested permission to purchase two calculators for the Police Department in the amount of $79.90. Motion by Councilnmemer Bodlovick, seconded by the a:mcillof er ?unker to au(alliiftheawe)�thase of two calculators for the Police Department 4. tr� t foroseferal coring signsk�lain presented further Chief the areas where the signs would placed. City Engineer Meister explained this would be in compliance with MN/DOT policy. Motion by Councilme:ber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmenber Dunker to adopt the appropriate resolution "Authorizing the Post of Traffic Control Sign on the Washing Avenue median between Mower Drive and 60th Street North". (resolution No. 7445) Ayes — COuncilmed ers Bodlovick, Junker and Kimble. Nays — bore 5. thief Mawhorter presented a training request for Officer Peterson in the amount of approximately $165.00. Motion by Concilna:ber Bodlovick seconded by Councilnerber Junker to approve the expenditure for the training request for Officer Peterson. (all in favor) PUBLIC WORKS City Engineer Meister requested permission to sell Station. He would advertise and ask for quotes on Motion by muncilmerber Bodlovick seconded by the old generator from the Brick Street Lift Stati the old generator from the Brick Street Lift this item. Councilmember Junker to receive quote: and sell on. (all in favor) Building Denartnent None • • February 19, 1985 283\ • Finance Director lone Parks & Recreation 1. Mr. Blekum presented a request from Jim Fackler for attendance for himself and Monica Burberl to attend a Red Cross Seminar on April 26 at the Holiday Inn. The total cost would ve $60.00. Motion by councihmmber Junker, seconded by Councilmnber Bodlovick to approve attendance at the Red Cross seminar on April 26 for Jim Fackler and M nira Burberl. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Blekumn stated he needs a replacdent for Lovell Radke, who retired by the First of April. The City Coordinator said this decision for a replacement hinges on the recommendation of the Ice Arena Commission. He stated that they had been considering putting Sco-t Schell in this position. He recommended retaining Scott on a full-time basis. Further discussion followed regarding this subject between Staff and the Council. The Douncil deferred this decision until the next meeting. (Coumcilnember MacDonald arrived at 4:45 P. M. Consulting Engineers 1. Jeff Davis, Short-Elliott-Hendricksch, presented the report on the proposed improvements of Churchill, Pine, First, Second and Willard streets in Stillwater. He introduced Doh Cnrstoffersen, also of Short -Elliott -Hendrickson. As part of the study they televised the sewers and discovered that there is approximately 150 feet of sanitary sewer that needs to be repaired to replaced in the project area. There are 600 feet of sewer that could not be televised, and suggested taking some contingency measures in regard to this area. It was also recommended to have some of the sanitary sewer manholes either rehabilitated or raioved and included the removal and replacement of catch basins and manholes for the storm sewer system. As part of the projedt the Board of Water Commissioners has asked to include replacement of more than 100 water services in the project area. There is a retaining wall that is located in the intersection of Fourth & Churchill Streets which is in the advanced stages of failure. It is recommended that the wall be replaced and the oat would be approximately $10,000 which has been included in the costs of the project. Mr. Davis presented a summary of the expected project nth. There are some MSA funds available for the project. Previously, the project had been calculated at $85.00 a lineal foot and this has been reduced. The water service costs would be an additional $560 per lot. Discussion ensued between the Council, the Staff and Mr. Davis regarding the project. Mr. Davis recommended that the project be done this year and MSA funds be used since it will. reach the maximum allowed and if the City does not initiate an NSA project this year, the MSA Screening Board may reduce the amount of funds available to the City of Stillwater. Mr. Davis stated the Board of Water Commissioners requested that the costs for one additional item be addressed, that being the replacing of a "tail piece" from the waternain to the property line which would reduce the potential of a leak developing under the new sidewalk. The estimated cost of this would be $375.00. Ccou ncilmerber Junker stated an objection to using the "tail piece" because this creates a three-piece union under the sidewalk and creates problem. Discussion followed regarding the schedule for the project. Motion by Coumncilnember Junker, seconded by Councilnember Bodlovick to adopt the proper resolution "Accepting the Feasibility Report for Local Drgprowne nt No. 220 for Churchill, Pine First, Second and Willard Streets and Setting the Public Hearing date for said project for March 12, 1985 at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall Council Chambers." (Resolution No. 7444) Ayes-- Cbuncilmnmm6ers Bodlovick, Junker Kimble and MacDonald Nays-- None Concilnember Bodlovick suggested that representatives of the Water Board be present for tine Public Hearing. City Clerk None Fire Chief 1. Mr. Coal presented a request to purchase five portable radios, three for the Fire Depot it and two for the Police Department at a cost of $725 per radio. Motion by Coumcilnenber Junker, seconded by ConcciillnnenUefollove ick force Dthe erpurchase e of five portable radios, three for the Fire Department two a cost of $725.00 per radio. (all in favor) 2 State Fire Department Confeerrence tobet for two heheldefrom the Fire in Sauk Rapids inDepartment. The regii attend is $60a per person. Motion by Cguncilmadx.r Junker, seconded by Councilned)er MacDonald to approved attendance for two people from the Fire Department at the Minnesota State Fire Department Conference in June at a cost of $60 per person. (all in favor) • • • 7284 • February 19, 1985 3. Mr. Chial asked to establish an eligibility list for members of the Volunteer Fire Department since they have had sore retirees and the present list needs updating. He would like to have five candidates on the list to present for Council approval. tbtion by Coi.mcilmerber Junker seconded by Councilneiber MacDonald authorizing the Fire Chief to advertise and establish an eligibility list for the Voluntcr Fire Dept. (all in favor) 4. A request was presented by Mr. Chial to use a Volunteer part -tine person for some inspections Downtown on a part-time basis. the Council suggested putting a limit on the number of hours spent on this job per month. Mr. Chial would handle this under the present budget and run this through the part -tine salaries. Motion by Councilnadher Junker, seconded by Councilmenber MacDonald to approve the use of a Volunteer Fireman for inspections in the Downtown area on a part-time basis, with the City Coordinator to nonitor the nutter of hours worked. (all in favor) City Attorney 1. Mr. Magnuson gave a brief report on the Orrin Thompson case in Croirdocd regarding the fireplaces. 2. Mr. Magnusson presented a request to the Council to hire a paralegal to help him with work concerning City business and pass the costs through to the City on the sane basis as the Engineering Department does with the salaried people. He would provide a place to work, etc. Motion by Ccxnciinarber MacDonald, seconded by Councilmen er Bodlovick to grant permission for the City Attorney to hire a paralegal part -tine to help with City business. (all in favor) City Coordinator 1. Mr. Kriesel stated he has received a request from the State of Minnesota, Department of Agriculture that the Mayor or an appointed person attend a workshop at the Washington County Courthouse on Noxious Weed Law Enforcarent on March 1, 1985. The Mayor is designated as the Weed Inspector. Motion by Councilmenber Bodlovick, seconded by Councihrenher Junker to appoint Kah Meister, Public Works Director/City Engineer as the Assistant Weed Inspector. (all in favor) 2. Mr. Kriesel stated the City had advertised for bids for the Kitchenette presently in the Finance Director's office and received one bid for $55.00. Motion by Councilnerber Junker seconeed by Concilnanber Bodlovick to accept the bid of $55.00 for the kitchenette. (all in favor) 3. Mr. Kriesel requested permission to have the representative fran the Iffal Deferred Compensation Plan be present to explain the plan to the City Employees on Monday, February 25, 1985 for approxi- mately an hour — 2:30 to 3:30 P. M. Motion by Cbu ncilmeiber MacDonald, seconded by Councidnerber Junker to grant an hour's time for explanation of the Iaa program on Monday, February 25, 1985, to City Employees. (all in favor) ORDINANCES More ac: nrhrrrCNS No. 7444 - Accepting Feasibility Report & Setting Public Hearing late for 7Mal Improvement No. 220. No. 7445 - Authorizing the Fbsting of Traffic Control Signs on Washington Avenue between lbwer Drive and 60th Street North Ar000M4WENT Motion by Councilwmember Junker, seconded by Councilmanter MacDonald, to recess the meeting at 5:40 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. (all in favor) • • 285' • • STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES 7:30 P. M. RECESSED MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1985 The meeting was reconvened by Council Vice President Kimble. The Invocation was given by City Clerk Johnson Present: Councilmeubers Bodlovick, Junker, Kimble, MacDonald Absent: Mayc Peterson Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Press: Stillwater Gazette - Sharon Raker Others: Kit Carlson, Walt Hartman, Washington County BRA: Richard Martin, James Le'burneau APPROVAL OF MUTES notionby CounciLmenber Bodlovick, seconded by Cotncihnamber Junker to approve the minutes of the February 5, 1985 meeting. (all in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grant Agreement for Jaycees Athletic Complex Mr. Kriesel explained it is necessa-.y for the City to sign an agreement for the athletic facility that is to be constructed. The total cast of the complex is $131,000. The State's share is $52, 375. He explained there is the requirement of retention of records and documentation in which the City will be involved. Mr. Kriesel has arranged it so that the State will not reimburse the City for any coney unless they have received the proper documentation. City Attorney Magnuson explained the liability that might be involved. Motion by Coencilnenher Bodlovick seconded by Councilnanber Junker to approve the Agreement between the State of Minnesota and the City ofSStillwatererk forrthe exec coe nstruction d ioneement. of an Athletic oxplex, and authorizing the Acting Mayor (all in favor) 2. Labor Agreement 1984 - City and Police Union The City Coordinator presented this agreement for consideration by the Council. Potion by Councilnamber Junker, seconded by Councilm.aiiw Bodlovick to approve the Labor Agreement for 1984 between the City of Stillwater and the Police Union; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. (all in favor) NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution "Directing Payment of Bills" Motion by Councilnnnber Bodlovick, seconeed by Councibnember MacDonald to adopt the Resolution "Directing Payment of Bills". (Resolution No. 7443) AYES — Cotncil,nethers Bodlovick, Jtmker, Kimble and MacDoonald NAYS — None 2. Motion by Councihunrber Bodlovick, seconded by councibnenber Jtnker to set the public hearing date for Mardi 5, 1985 for the following requests: (all in favor) a. Case No. 573, Variance request, Larry A. Rabling, 320 West Myrtle Street, sideyard setback b. Case No. 574, Variances request, Judd Cates, Cekgreen Avenue North (Pat Hering property). c. Case No. 575, Lot Split rapdst, Raymond Kirdner & Jone M. Taylor, roughly 1905 West Olive Street d. Case No. 576, Special Use Permit & Variance Req udst, Terry Fenelon, 306 West Olive, (existing Red & Breakfast & second living quarters on property) APPLICAITONS —Motion by CouncilmWber Junker, seconded by Conncihmember MacDonald to approve the following Application for One -Time Event to consume: (all in favor) Ed &tad Area Caucus for Jaycees Steak Dinner, Lake Elmo Jaycee; April 20, 1985 Beer, Wine and Cocktails 205 E. Viking Drive, Apt. 147 Armory - Chestnut Street TO O0NSUmE St. Paul, Ma. 55117 ---notion by Cotncilmatber Bodlovick, seconded by Cotncilmeniser Jtnker to approved the following Contractor's applications: (all in favor) Richard Bartl Construction General New 539 - 19th Ave. No., South St. Paul 55075 Jack Hoqoerg 211 N. Seventh St., Bayport 55003 • Painting Renewal • • • 286 February 19, 1985 • • —Motion by Councilnmber Junker, seconded by Cbuncilmenbei Bcdlovick to continue the license request for Mr. Dail Petter, Bridgeview Hare Center to March 5, 1985 meeting. (a11 in favor) —Motion by Coumcilnmber Junker, seconded by Councilnmber Bodlovick to approve the following Ganbling Licenses: (all in favor) Stillwater Chanter of Commerce Car Raffle (City License) 423 South Main Street, Stillwater (Spring & Sumter, 1985) Friends of Boys, Inc. Bingo (State License) 9154 Fairy Falls Rd. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) City Coordinator Kriesel presented the Agreement for the Use of the Ice Arena for the Andre Beaulieu Hockey School. This would be fora five -weeks and the bid received was for $11,000. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement. Notion by Councilnamber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmerber MacDonald to ��mve the Agreement for the Use of the Lily lake Ice Arena by the Andre Beaulieu Hockey School for the period June 6, 1985 to July 3, 1985. (all in favor) COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS —Conmcilmember Bodlovick stated that Ms.Jackie Ulrich has returned an application to serve on the Cable T. V. Commission. Motion by cbuncibianber Bodlovick, seconded by Councilnanter McDonald to approve the appoint- ment of Jackie Ulrich to serve as a primary representative for the City of Stillwater for the Central St. CroixValley Joint Rowers cable Commission for a term of two years. (all in favor) Councilnmber Bodlovick asked the City Coordinator to send a letter to MS. Ulrich advising her of her appointment. —Cnimcilmenber McDonald informed the Council that the Ice Arena Committee would like the Tours and the menu of the concession stand expanded. Discussion followed regarding this time. Motion by councihnetber McDonald, seconded by Cbuncilnenter Dcdlovick to expand the hours and menu of the concession stand at the Ice Arena, and hire extra help if need on a trial basis. (all in favor) —Another item explored by the Ice Arena Committee was timing the temperature of the ice up one degree to 19 degree;, they nay be able to save $5,000 a year. Every degree after that would result in a saving of $1,500 a year. Most of the arenas in the Metro area run at 22 degrees. More discussion followed. It was suggested that Mr. Fackler try turning the temperature of the ice up to 19 degrees. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Washington County HRA TAX INCREMENTFINANCING Kit Charlson and Walt Hartman were present to update the Council on the lxtyr..-.s onthe program. A discussion followed between the Council and the HRA Staff. (No action was taken) QItwICATIatS --St. Croix 'Transmutation Mr. Richard Martin, Attorney for Dick Ritzer was present to discuss his February 12th letter to Mayor Peterson regarding St. Croix Transportation. He was also present to hear Mr. Lelburneau's proposal for cab service in the City. The Council stated their concerns that there is no cab service within the City. Mr. Ritzer did not renew his licenses for 1985, but he is still driving a Silver Cab narked "taxi" and utilizing the City of Stillwater. Mr. Martin stated Mr Ritzer is doing this and operating an "airport run". The Council stated this is illegal. Mi. MARTIN added that Mr. Ritzer is not asking that the ordinance be amended; Mr. Ritzer is not acting as a canon carrier in the City, he only has the airport rum. Mr Ritzer had stated that the cab business in the City is not profitable. City Attorney Magnuson stated sane legal concerns; the FTC has funded law suits against saes cities that deregulate taxis; in order to change the hours of continuous service, it would take a notion from the Council for a first and second reading of the ordinance. The Washington County Transporter service was also discussed. \ Mr. Martin stated that Mr. Ritzer doesn't want to do anything illegal, but he does want to run a profitable business. The Council discusses regulation of fares, licenses, etc. Mr. Martin added that if there is any kind of regulation at all, it ought to be the safety of the vehicle - that it is insured and who is driving it. The hours, rates, etc. should be left open to market forces. • • 287\ • February 19, 1985 w Mr. James Lelburueau, Vice President of Suburban Yellow o . propose e1lyyiopera thece for City s taxi service in Minneapolis end sore of the suburbs was present operating cab vice, which operates of Stillwater. He is concerned that there is a cab tcompany e�rtting2in theis pit , whi of the tes like a "livery service" and would be unfair conger' FTC and what happened in the City of Minneapolis. He added that the State is currently considering a bill which will permit any city permission to regulate the cabs without the FTC being able to becare involved. He would like to run two cats in the ewCityof hofuStilllw sane ndowo would opr as operate then doing business as Suburban Yellow Cab; peopleen; he has spoken to Washington Suburban Yellow. Mr. service explained his "ride -share" progr al to he definitely County regarding their service and he is thinking of making a tee the to then;riving program which wants to operate a twenty-four hour cab service; and also opera has been successful. He also has a package service. cense to deliver to the airport Jander askedp the City t but heey lf Mr. Ritzer needs does need a licsaeatortransport people or hire. to the airport and the reply Mr. Kriesel asked Mr. Ielburneau for clarification of any problems he might have with the present ordinance and Mr. lelburneau replied he has no problais with the ordinance, only with the enforce- ment of it and the unlicensed livery operation which is unfair competition. He added every City rnte structures. He also added many d ve regulates the rate ionuof Discussion nearailice cab inspector. cities have inspection of vehicles -- Bloomington has has a Po to have a first reading of the Council adiscussiontre followed. Cthe wun blribsr oimdllikkeotos proposed in it: then changes can be made and theys if there are changes es are aflleted. The City Attorney and they vill be ready with the second reading when changes recommended that the definition be corrected so they know what they want to regulate. The Council also discussed penalty provisions and possible changes. Motion by Nhmcihmmber Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1menber MacDonald to have the first reading of"An Ordinance Amending Chapter 45 of the Stillwater City, entitled Tad Chbs, Licensing and Operation". (all in favor) co mcilmerber MacDonald reed mended that Mr. Martin and Mr. Lelburneau ve notified of the proposed changes to the ordinance and when it would be heard. The second reading of the ordinance will be cn March 19, 1985. The Council will discuss the changes at the March 5th meeting. The Council informed Mr. Martin, Mr. Ritzer'Attorney, torn y,ththat therordi for Mil. ordinance l be enforced and Mr.does Ritter need a license if he transpo people First NCES Reading - Amending Chapter 45 of the Stillwater City Ccde Taxi Cabs, Licensing and Operation RESOLUTIONS No. 7443 - Directing Payment of Bills PDJOcRMaMf Ji ken to adjourn the meeting Motion by �mcilmenber Bodlovick, secandedaby ll iCo nfavor) at 9:15 to an Executive Session. Attest: •