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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
May 28, 1991
4:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim
(arrived at 4:40 p.m.), and Kayor Abrahamson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Community Dev. Dir. Russell
Finance Director Deblon
Consulting Engineer Moore
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Press: Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Karsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Others: Tom Hay, Dave Johnson, Ron Langness, Tim Schmolke
DISCUSSION OF OAK GLEN FINANCING
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Council met with Consulting Attorney Tom Hay, Oak Glen
Developer Dave Johnson, and Bond Consultant Ron Langness to
discuss new legislation which allows the City to issue bonds
to finance the payment of any delinquent taxes and
assessments on Oak Glen real estate. The City would then pay
the delinquent taxes, penalties and interest, which would
allow the developer to complete the sales of the unsold lots.
The existing assessments would be cancelled and the lots
would be reassessed. Mr. Langness stated that the amount that
would be borrowed is approximately $527,865.
Motion by
Funke to
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Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
direct Mr. Hay and appropriate City staff to prepare
and take whatever action necessary to effectuate the
outlined in the recently passed legiSlation. (All in
DISCUSSION OF VOLUME BASED FEES AND OTHER SOLID WASTE MATTERS
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Mayor Abrahamson informed the Council that the City's waste
hauler has requested an executive session with the City
Council. City Attorney Magnuson advised that under the
statute, there are no grounds for an executive session with
Mr. Junker. Council directed Mr. Magnuson to contact Mr.
Junker to explain the ruling to him. Council discussed Mr.
Junker's contention that not all properties in the City are
being billed for trash collection.
Council discussed a Volume Based Fee program as proposed by
the Solid Waste Committee. Tim Schmolke, chairman of the
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Committee, was
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Committee hopes to implement the program
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Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to direct staff to prepare a first reading of an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 727 and to begin preparing for
implementation of a volume based fee garbage collection system by
July 1, 1991. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Funke and Mayor
Abrahamson)
ITEMS RELATING TO DOWNTOWN PLAN IMPROVEMENT. L.I. 257
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke
to direct Consulting Engineer Moore to prepare a letter for the
Mayor's signature approving the request by Mn/DOT to close High-
ways 95 and 96 with a detour on Myrtle and Owens from June 3 to
17, 1991. (All in favor)
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Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to approve the request to delay construction on Water
Street between Main and Nelson until after Lumberjack Days. (All
in favor)
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to install fire services up to the outside wall of all
buildings with the option to continue installation inside the
building at the owner's expense. (All in favor)
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution requesting a
variance to MSA 169-104 and 169-106 for West Myrtle Street from
Main Street to Third Street; and North Second Street from Chest-
nut Street to Mulberry Street as they relate to Downtown Plan
improvements. (Resolution No. 91-101)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution to defend and
indemnify the State of Minnesota in regard to reconstruction of
MSA 104 (Myrtle Street). (Resolution No. 91-102)
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Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke
to adopt the appropriate Resolution to defend and indemnify the
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State of Minnesota in regard to reconstruction of MSA 105
(Second Street). (Resolution No. 91-103)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - !fone
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. (All in favor)
ATTEST:
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MAYOR
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Resolutions:
No. 91-101 - Requesting variance to MSA standards for W. Myrtle
st. and No. 2nd st.
No. 91-102 - To defend and indemnify the State of Minnesota
(Myrtle St.)
No. 91-103 - To defend and indemnify the State of Minnesota
(No. 2nd St.)
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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