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Home My WebLink About2021-04-20 CC MINThe Birthplace of Minnesota 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.ci.stillwater.mn.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2021 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, Odebrecht, Polehna Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator McCarty City Attorney Land City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Turnblad Finance Director Provos Fire Chief Glaser Police Chief Mueller Public Works Director Sanders PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Stillwater High School Wrestler blunter Lyden Mayor Kozlowski read a Proclamation recognizing the accomplishments of Hunter Lyden, a member of the Stillwater Area High School Boys Wrestling Team. Proclamation - Stillwater High School Wrestler Roman Rogotzke Mayor Kozlowski read a proclamation recognizing the accomplishments of Roman Rogotzke, a member of the Stillwater Area High School Boys Wrestling Team. OPEN FORUM Sam Hall spoke in support of allowing skateboarding downtown. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Mueller provided updates on the weekend march and protest, which had no issues with safety or property; services for the homeless; dementia/mental health awareness stickers; and recognized the front office staff. Mayor Kozlowski and the Councilmembers thanked Chief Mueller and the Department for their professionalism in difficult situations. Fire Chief Glaser stated that county, state and local public safety departments in the mutual aid response network are ready to respond to events if needed. City Council Meeting April 20, 2021 City Clerk Wolf reminded the Council of the Open Book meetings for property owners with questions about their taxes, April 21 & 22 at the Washington County Government Center. City Administrator McCarty presented the City's 2020 Annual Report. He reported that recruitment for the Community Development Director position is underway. CONSENT AGENDA April 6, 2021 regular and recessed meeting minutes Payment of Bills Ordinance No. 1163, an Ordinance Amending the Stillwater City Code Section 31-300 Entitled Establishment of Districts by Rezoning Approximately Three Acres to RB, Two -Family Residential (Case 2021-13) Ordinance No. 1164, an Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Stillwater, Article 15, General Provisions Ordinance No. 1165, Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Stillwater City Code Chapter 38 regarding Nuisances, Section 22-10, 22-11, and 22-12 regarding Administrative Citations and Civil Penalties, Background Checks, and Administrative Offenses, Enacting Section 52-19 regarding Noise Control and Regulations, and Repealing Chapter 40 regarding Abandoned Vehicles Opera on the River 2021 Event Resolution 2021-054, Approving 2021 Compensation Adjustments for City of Stillwater Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker I Resolution 2021-055, Approving 2021 Compensation Adjustments for City of Stillwater Temporary Seasonal Parking Lot Attendant Resolution 2021-056, Resolution Approving Amendment to Liquor License for Additional Temporary Outdoor License Premises Training Room Projector Purchase Request Veterans Memorial Day 2021 Event Councilmember Junker asked for clarification on the request from Ziggy's (Resolution 2021- 056) for a liquor license amendment for additional temporary outdoor premises; and Public Works Director Sanders responded that section of Chestnut Street, from Union Alley to Main Street, will be closed until the end of October. Community Development Director Turnblad added that the street is not marked well for individual stalls, so the request is for the equivalent of three stalls or about 64 feet. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CPC Case 2020-60 request by Joel Hauck and 200 Chestnut Partners. LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit, associated variances and an apReal to HPC's decision to not permit a 4th story on a Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting April 20, 2021 proposed residential building in the Central Business Height ❑verlay Hisj-ic ❑istrict at 200 Chestnut St E. Mayor Kozlowski announced that this application is tabled to the May 4, 2021 meeting. Temporary Outdoor Sales Permit for No -Neck Tony's with Amendment to Liquor License Community Development Director Turnblad explained that No -Neck Tony's, 223 E Myrtle Street, has applied for a permit for the use of two on -street parking spaces in front of their business. This is one less space than requested last summer. Due to the volume of traffic, including many large trucks, and the potential speed of east -bound vehicles coming down Myrtle hill, staff does not consider this segment of Myrtle Street to be satisfactory for parklet seating, and recommends denial of the permit. However, if the Council believes that with appropriate precautions a parklet would be safe, staff would recommend conditions requiring jersey barriers and reflective material. Councilmember Junker stated he likes the plan to use one less space, provided he hears more about safety measures for the east and west ends of the area. Mayor Kozlowski acknowledged that last year, Tony was largely responsible for working with the Chamber and Council to make these parklets happen. Due to traffic volumes, traffic is rarely going very fast at this location. He appreciates staff's concern and recommendation for denial, but feels the parklet can be done safely. Councilmember Collins asked if there were any incidents there last year; and Police Chief Mueller answered that he had not heard of any specific incidents there. Mayor Kozlowski suggested adding a condition that the barriers be attractive. Councilmember Polehna indicated that he received complaints last year about No -Neck Tony's serving on sidewalks and playing music. They need to abide by all the rules and not generate any complaints this year. Mayor Kozlowski pointed out that any of these permits may be revoked if there are violations. The City is doing everything possible to help businesses, but the businesses should not take advantage of that. Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adopt Resolution 2021-057, Resolution Approving Amendment to Liquor License for Additional Temporary Outdoor License Premises, with the two staff -recommended conditions, adding a third condition that the barriers be made to look attractive. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS ,St Croix Boat & Packet Dock Permit Renewal Mr. Turnblad stated that St. Croix Boat & Packet Company's annual dock permit fee is normally $1,700 for each of the six excursion boats, totaling $10,200. Though COVID-19 reduced passenger counts by over 76% in 2020, St. Croix Boat & Packet paid the full permit fee last year. Considering that, and the certainty that COVID-19 will negatively impact passenger counts this season, staff recommends reducing the dock permit fee this year by 50%, or $850 per boat, totaling $5,100. Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting April 20, 2021 Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt Resolution 2021-058, Resolution Approving Lease of Dock Space from St. Croix Boat & Packet, with the recommended fee reduction. All in favor. Award Contract for Operational Review of IT City Administrator McCarty explained that the City's Strategic Plan includes an objective to Develop Organizational Excellence. In furtherance of that goal, the City Council included funding in the 2021 budget to complete an operational review of the Information Technology Division. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in March. The staff committee unanimously recommends award of the contract to True North Consulting, as this firm most closely met all the standards, conditions and evaluation criteria in the RFP. The base cost of the study is $24,850, which is within the budgeted appropriation. The anticipated timeline for completion is approximately three months. Councilmember Odebrecht commended staff for a good solid process. Councilmember Junker asked if other clients were contacted who used True North; and Mr. McCarty answered that they were not contacted directly, but True North has performed a number of these reviews with other communities around the metro. Staff can contact some of those other clients, and if there are any anomalies, staff will inform the Council. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt Resolution 2021-059, Approving Proposal and Awarding Contract for City of Stillwater Operational Review Of Information Technology Division to True North Consulting. All in favor. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna informed the Council that, due to shipping from China, fireworks will not be available for the Fourth of July from our current vendor. The Human Rights Award nomination forms are on the City web site and due May 31. The Yellow Ribbon Committee is coordinating services to finish landscaping a service member's home in Lake Elmo. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Ted Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: iffb j{ Thomas McCarty, Actir City Clerk Resolution 2021-054, Approving 2021 Compensation Adjustments for City of Stillwater Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker I Resolution 2021-055, Approving 2021 Compensation Adjustments for City of Stillwater Temporary Seasonal Parking Lot Attendant Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting April 20, 2021 Resolution 2021-056, Resolution Approving Amendment to Liquor License for Additional Temporary Outdoor License Premises Resolution 2021-057, Resolution Approving Amend to Liquor License for Additional Temporary Outdoor License Premises Resolution 2021-058, Resolution Approving Lease of Dock Space from St. Croix Boat & Packet Resolution 2021-059, Approving Proposal and Awarding Contract for City of Stillwater Operational Review Of Information Technology Division to True North Consulting Ordinance No. 1163, an Ordinance Amending the Stillwater City Code Section 31-300 Entitled Establishment of Districts by Rezoning Approximately Three Acres to RB, Two -Family Residential (Case 2021-13) Ordinance No. 1164, an Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Stillwater, Article 15, General Provisions Ordinance No. 1165, Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Stillwater City Code Chapter 38 regarding Nuisances, Section 22-10, 22-11, and 22-12 regarding Administrative Citations and Civil Penalties, Background Checks, and Administrative Offenses, Enacting Section 52-19 regarding Noise Control and Regulations, and Repealing Chapter 40 regarding Abandoned Vehicles Page 5 of 5