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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-04 CC MIN r REGULAR f>.f:ETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 4, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim (arrived at 4:50 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Supervisor Thompsen Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Building Official Zepper City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Ron Langness, Springsted, Inc., Tom Hay, Dorsey & Whitney, David Johnson, Scott McDonald. r , Others: INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Ron Langness & Tom Hay - Discussion of Agreement & Financing Plan for Oak Glen. ~Hay explained that the proposed financing agreement would be between the City, Oak Glen and various entities holding mortgages in Oak Glen. Mr. Langness explained the financial exhibits. Discussion between Council and Staff followed. A Special Meeting was set for Monday, June 10, 1991, 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to receive final approval of the plan. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Financing Agreement between the City, Oak Glen and various entities holding mortgages in Oak Glen. (Resolution No. 91-106 ) (""- , Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing issuance and sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the payment of a $567,185 General Obligation Promissory Note for Oak Glen Development. (Resolution No. 91-105) 1 n Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Regular Meeting AYes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r , STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 1992 BUd8et Finance irector Deblon advised Staff to start formulating requests for the 1992 budget and requested that the last two Tuesdays in July tentatively be set aside to discuss the budget. Council concurred. Fiduciary Liability Policy for Fire Relief Ass'n. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve payment for the Fiduciary Liability Insurance policy for the Fire Relief Ass'n. with the City paying one-third and the Fire Relief Ass'n. paying two-thirds of the premium. (All in favor). 2. Public Safety Director - Closln~ of Nelson St. on June 10 for Kick-off Breakfast Motion by ouncilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the closing of Nelson St. from Main to Second St. on Monday, June 10, 1991, from 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. for the Pancake Breakfast kick-off for the Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). Councilmember Opheim arrived at 4:50 P.M. Junk Cars in Yard on No. Second St. Councilmember Bodlovick mentioned a complaint received regarding five junk cars being stored in a yard next to 1224 No. Second St. Director Mawhorter stated he will review the problem. Request Seminar for Foot Patrol Program Mr. Mawhorter explalned the program and requested to send two office~ a Councilmember and himself to Aurora, Colorado for special training in the program. Extensive discussion followed regarding the need for the seminar. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to table a decision on the request to send Staff to Aurora, Colorado for training in the Police Foot Patrol Program until a full Council is present. (All in favor.) 3. Public Works Director - Removal of Gas Tanks at State Garage on No. Main St. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councllmember Farrell to approve the quote of Frattalone Excavating for removal of the gas tanks at the r 2 r, Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Regular Meeting State Garage on No. Main St. at an approximate cost of $5,000.00. (All in favor ). Police Patrol on No. Owens St. CouncIl concurred w1th prov1dlng a Police patrol of No. Owens St. in the vicinity of Stonebridge School during the rerouting of traffic due to construction of Highway 95/96. Employment of Dan Crimmins, Part-Time in the Public Works Dept. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Daniel Crimmins part-time in the Public Works Dept. (Resolution No. 91-107) (' Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Hudson St. Project, L.I. 272 Mr. Junker stated the Tower Asphalt bid for paving Hudson St., including Mr. Poynter's driveway, is approximately $2,700, with a total ,of all improvements, $4,000. Mr. Junker will discuss this with Mr. Poynter and ask his participation in payment. 4. Community Development Director - Mr. Russell distributed copies of the Lowell Inn parking lot report and costs which will be discussed at the evening meeting. 5. Parks s~ervisor - Employ cKenzie Carlson Part-Time Motion by Counc1lmember Bodlov1ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution employing MacKenzie Carlson part-time in the Parks Dept. (Resolution No. 91-108) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Approval of Events in Lowell Park Motion by Councllmember Ophe1m, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Antique Boat Show in Lowell Park on July 13 - 14; the sale of glow necklaces in Lowell Park & Pioneer Park for one hour on July 4, using local non-profit groups; and the United Way Kick-off in Lowell Park in Sept. (All in favor). Taste of the Valley Parks Superv1 sor Thompsen informed the Council that the "Taste of the Valley" Celebration scheduled for Lowell Park on June 8 and 9 has been cancell ed. r 3 r (' (' Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Re9ular Meeting Miscellaneous Parks Information The Milk Carton Race, to be held during Lumberjack Days, has been approved and the Fishing Dock on Lily Lake was removed due to the deterioration of the dock. 6. Building Official - No report. 7. City Attornef ~ Motion by Councl member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a . first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 51, Traffic, to prohibit the sale of cars on City streets. (All in favor). 8. City Clerk - No report. 9. City Coordinator - Improvement of City Sidewalks D1Scusslon followed regardlng the repair of deteriorating sidewalks within the City. Consulting Engineer Moore was directed to identify the sidewalks needing the repair. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:47 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: jla~~ ~I~ ~~._# ,""" MAY R Resolutions: No. 91-105 - Authorizing issuance & sale of Bonds for Oak Glen. No. 91-106 - Approving Financing Agreement for Oak Glen. No. 91-107 - Employ Dan Crimmins part-time in the Public Wks. Dept. No. 91-108 - Employ MacKenzie Carlson part-time in the Parks Dept. 4 r RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 4, 1991 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Jeff Peterson, Tim Nolde, Ron Johnson, Dick Kilty, Duane & Martha Hubbs, Rodney Stivland, Jeff Sherburne, Chad Junker, Larry Axdahl, Chuck Dougherty, Richard Kilty, Daniel St. Claire. Others: r APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 14 and Regular Meeting of May 21, 1991 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Resolution - Certlficate of Appreciation for Judith Curtis, former member of Plannlng CommlSSlon. Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding a Certificate of Appreciation to Judith Curtis, who has recently retired from the Planning Commission, for her years of service to the City. (Resolution No. 91-109) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 2. Jeff Peterson, Pollution Concerns Mr. Peterson, 32U W. Plne St., said he noted that construction worKers at the Arlington Apartments on Chestnut and Third Streets may have been dumping paint or some other product into the storm drain. Council directed the Sewer Dept. to check on this problem. City Coordinator r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Kriesel advised Mr. Peterson that the County has a specialist who also could track any pollution problems. c PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. lh1S 1S the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision of a 11.29 acre parcel into two lots of 4.96 acres & 6.33 acres located north of STH 96 in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist. & Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Kenneth Seefert, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-17 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request for a minor subdivision located north of State Trunk Highway 96 and which was also referred to the DNR because it lies within the Bluffland/Shoreland Dist. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Prior to recording the lot split, the owner should submit a topographic map showing that both sites can accommodate development. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a Minor Subdivision of an 11.29 acre parcel into two lots of 4.96 acres & 6.33 acres located north of STH 96 in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist. & Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., as conditioned, Kenneth Seefert, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-17. (Resolution No. 91-119) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for modification to a previously approved Special Use Permit to construct a 22 ft. by 24 ft. two-story addition to a group home residential facility at 310 W. MYrtle St. located in the RCM, Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential Dist., Rodney Stivland, Applicant. Case No. SUP/91-19. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated this application is to add room, but there will be no increase in number of residents. The Planning Commission approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit for modification to a previously approved Special Use Permit to construct a 22 ft. by 24 ft. two-story addition to a group home residential facility at 310 W. MYrtle St. located in the RCM, Medium Density r \ 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Multiple-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Rodney Stivland, Applicant. Case No. SUP/91-19. (All in favor). (' 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the five ft. sideyard setbacK requirement for the construction of an attached garage with a zero sideyard setbacK located at 915 W. Abbott St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Raymond Loida, Applicant. Case No. V /91-21. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. This request for a variance to construct an attached garage to an existing home was summarized by Mr. Russell. The lot abuts Washington ParK to the north where the garage will be located and the 24 foot area is large enough to accommodate the garage. The Planning Commission recommended approval because it is located next to a parK and not another house. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a Variance to the five ft. sideyard setback requirement for the construction of an attached garage with a zero sideyard setbaCK located at 915 W. Abbott St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Raymond Loida, Applicant. Case No. V/91-21. (All in favor). 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the front yard setbaCK requirement (thirty ft. required, fifteen ft. requested) and to the sideyard setbaCK requirement (five ft. required, three ft. proposed) for the construction of a screened porch at 511 W. Moore St. located in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Jeff Sherburne, Applicant. Case No. V/91-22. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request to add a porch onto a house which would maKe it project further than other houses on the block. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Mr. Sherburne, 511 W. Moore St., stated the house is across the street from the golf course. He has hired professional help to design features to maKe the house more esthetically pleasing and none of his neighbors object to the plan. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Discussion followed regarding whether this request has a hardship. r 3 '- r r r -- Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim, to approve a Variance to the front yard setback requirement (thirty ft. required, fifteen ft. requested) and to the sideyard setback requirement (five ft. required, three ft. proposed) for the construction of a screened porch at 511 W. Moore St. located in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Jeff Sherburne, Applicant. Case No. V/91-22. (All in favor). 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the building coverage for an accessory structure (1,000 sq. ft. maximum, 1,562 sq. ft. requested) for the construction of an 832 sq. ft. garage at 428 E. Alder St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist. and the Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Douglas Vollmer, Applicant. Case No. V/91-24 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the applicant wishes to build a new garage on a lot which presently has an attached garage. The garage on the property will be torn down along with an existing shed. A condition is that the structure be used for residential purposes only. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Variance to the building coverage for an accessory structure (1,000 sq. ft. maximum, 1,562 sq. ft. requested) for the construction of an 832 sq. ft. garage at 428 E. Alder St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist. and the Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., as conditioned, Douglas Vollmer, Applicant. Case No. V/91-24. (All in favor.) 6. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Major Subdivision of a 29.5 acre parcel into two outlots and five developable lots ranging in size from 25,180 sq. ft. to 44,600 sq. ft located off Eagle Ridge Tr. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Tim Nolde, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-25 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the application to subdivide a lot of 30 acres into five single-family lots. A previous application was submitted for multiple housing. Much of the site is under water and within a wetlands area. The Park and Recreation Commission requested a path around McKusick Lake to the north and there is a park dedication requirement. No residents spoke in opposition to the plan. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Major Subdivision of a 29.5 acre parcel into two outlots and five 4 f' (' o '- Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting developable lots ranging in size from 25,180 sq. ft. to 44,600 sq. ft located off Eagle Ridge Tr. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Tim Nolde, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-25. (All in favor). 7. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a twenty sq. ft. monument sign, eight ft. from the property line located at 1672 So. Greeley St. in the BP-C, Business PK. Comm. Dist., Larry Axdahl & Sheldon Pearson, Applicants. Case No. V/91-26 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request to place a advertising sign with the address of the building and two businesses on a monument type free-standing sign. Previously, there was a sign plan for the entire building. If the wall sign were taken down this plan could meet the standards. The Planning Commission denied the request. Larry Axdahl stated they are having a problem with people locating the businesses in the building. The sign will stress the address of the building. Deb Donl in, owner of "And Sew On", stated she would 1 iKe the sign because she is getting started in a new business, she draws customers from areas other than Stillwater and it is also a safety concern. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Council discussion included the obstruction of view for the businesses in that building and the intersection at Curve Crest which has heavy traffic. Council stated there is a hardship involved. Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a twenty sq. ft. monument sign, eight ft. from the property line located at 1672 So. Greeley St. in the BP-C, Business Pk. Comm. Dist., as conditioned, Larry Axdahl & Sheldon Pearson, Applicants. Case No. V/91-26. (All in favor). 8. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for a guest house inn with three rooms and indoor/outdoor public dining, located at 114 E. Chestnut St. (the BrunswicK House) in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist., Duane & Martha Hubbs, Applicants. Case No. SUP/91-27. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request of the Hubbs for a three bedroom inn and restaurant in the Central business Dist. It would compliment the existing 5 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting (' , commercial uses in downtown. He further explained the conditions of approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak St., stated concerns regarding adequate parking being provided. Further discussion of parking followed. He suggested they provide parking on their property. Martha Hubbs stated their main concern for the house is restoratIon and would like to keep the sideyard a garden with dining. Duane Hubbs stated it is interesting that Mr. Kilty should be concerned about parking because he was able to buy land for parking from the City. There is parking a block away from their house that could be utilized. The restoration will take tiRE and will not be a major inpact. Further discussion followed that the gardens next to the house remain and that perhaps there should be a moratorium on redevelopment if parking is such a problem. Mr. Russell stated this may not be a good solution. Mr. Kilty enlarged on his concerns regarding the parking situation and stated there is an intensity of use on Third St. with no consideration for parking. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by CouncilREmber Farrell to approve a Special Use Permit for a guest house inn with three rooms and indoor/outdoor public dining located at 114 E. Chestnut St. (the 8runswick House) in the C8D, Central Bus. Dist., as conditioned, Duane & Martha Hubbs, Applicants. Case No. SUP/91-27. (All in favor). 9. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the rearyard and sideyard setback requirements (five ft. rearyard & sideyard required, two ft. rearyard & sideyard requested) for the construction of a 442 sq. ft. garage at 808 So. Third St. located in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Daniel St. Claire, Applicant. Case No. V/91-28. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request to construct a new garage in the rearyard of the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by CouncilREmber Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to approve a Variance to the rearyard and sideyard setback requirements (five ft. rearyard & sideyard required, two ft. rearyard & sideyard requested) for the construction of a 442 sq. ft. garage at 808 So. Third St. located in the RB, r- '-- 6 (\ Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Two-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Daniel St. Claire, Applicant. Case No. V/91-28. (All in favor). 10. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit Review to conduct small group tours, small business meetings & small weddings (40 people maximum) at the William Sauntry Bed & Breakfast located at 626 No. Fourth St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Duane & Martha Hubbs, Applicants. Case No. SUP/90-17. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on May 23, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the need for review of the Special Use Permit. The Planning Dept. has not received any complaints during the past year. Dean Miller, a neighbor, was not present, but had indicated concerns about the use. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a change of condition No. 11 to require a review on a complaint basis rather than a one year review. o Dan Schoff, 212 W. Maple, stated there have been no problems since the permit was issued and the Hubbs are good neighbors. He did encourage the Hubbs to have people park on their side of the street. Mayor Abrahamson closed the hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Special Use Permit extension to conduct small group tours, small business meetings & small weddings (40 people maximum) at the William Sauntry Bed & Breakfast located at 626 No. Fourth St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Duane & Martha Hubbs, Applicants. Case No. SUP/90-17. (All in favor). Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:40 P.M. (""'- UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible Revocation of and Re-award of Bid for Antique Crane on Aiple procer~y . Motion y ouncilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to revoke the bid award to Ray Koehnen for the antique railroad crane on the Aiple property and to award the bid to the next available bidder. (All in favor). 2. Final Plat AKsroval for 42 Residential Lot Townhouse Subdivision, The Gardens 2nd dition located east of McKusick Rd. (Oak Glen areal, BrU~geman Corp., Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-34. . Motion y Councflmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the final plat for a 42 Residential lot Townhouse Subdivision, The Gardens 2nd Addition, located east of McKusick Rd. (Oak Glen area), Bruggeman Corp., Appl icant. Case No. SUB/91-34. (All in favor). 7 ....... ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting 3. A roval of Modification to Final Plat for 19 Lot Forest Rid e Addition res ent a commerc a ocate sout west 0 t e lntersectlon 0 51st and Tuenge Dr., Rose Floral, A~pllcant. Case No. SUB/90-65. City Attorney Magnuson explalned thlS modification wlll ellmlnate the western half of East Ridge Court from the plat and the applicant indicated he would comply with the conditions of final plat approval. Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the modification to a final plat for a 19 lot Forest Ridge Addition (18 residential & 1 commercial) located southwest of the intersection of-61st St. and Tuenge Dr., Rose Floral, Applicant. Case No. SUB/90-65. (All in favor). 4. Final Plat Approval for OaK Glen 15th Addition, a 14 lot subdivision located between OaK Glen Trail and OaK Glen Drlve alon Swenson Drlve, aVl 0 nson, pp can. ase o. r Final Plat Approval for OaK Glen 14th Addition, a 29 lot subdivision located south of OaK Glen Lane in the OaK Glen Develo ment, David Johnson, ~ cant. ase o. -. oak Glen 14th and l~th Addltlons were considered together and approved with the following motion: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the final plats for both Oak Glen 15th Addition, a 14 lot subdivision located between Oak Glen Trail and OaK Glen Drive along Swenson Drive, Case No. 91-31; and Oak Glen 14th Addition a 29 lot subdivision located south of Oak Glen Lane in the Oak Glen Development, David Johnson, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-32. (All in favor). 5. 6. A roval of Coo erative A reement for SP-8210-88 (State Hi hwa econstructlon . Consulting Engineer Moore explained the conditions of the agreement for improvement of Main St. which states the City will taKe care of the financing until the variance is approved. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution, Declaration of Financing for State Aid Projects on W. ~rtle St. and No. Second St. as they relate to Downtown Improvements. (Resolution No. 91-111) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt Resolution No. 91-113, entering into Agreement No. 68275 with the State of r ~ 8 r Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Mi nnesota regardi ng MSA fundi ng for L. 1. 257, Downtown Improvements. (Allin favor .) Ayes - Council members Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None [' 7. Variance for Noise Ordinance, L.I. 257, Downtown Improvements. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Opheim to approve a variance to the noise ordinance for the construction of Downtown i~rovements. (All in favor). 8. Possible Bid Award - L.I. 257, Downtown Improvements. Mr. Russell explained the estimated final costs for the downtown i~rovements, Phase I -- the total estimated cost is $6,211,778.85 and the breakdown of contributions from various entities. It does include the two parking lots, fire sprinkler stubs and storm sewer stubs which will be added to the contract. The Engineer should be ordered to prepare a modification to a Change Order and supplemental agreement for these items. Extensive discussion followed regarding the other amenities, such as pavers. It was suggested that a strip of pavers be provided to break up the large space of sidewalk and provide an area to make it easier to reach utilities. Council requested the Engineer to provide a cost estimate of the accent for s i dewa 1 ks. II PubllC Works Director Junker stated he has never been in favor of pavers, but it would add some relief to the large expanse of concrete and would be advantageous for reaching utilities. Motion by Mayor Abrahamson, seconded by Council member Bodlovick, to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the base bid as presented and Alternative 1 to Johnson Brothers, Inc. and directing the City Engineer to prepare a change order and supplemental agreement to the contract, for L.I. 257, Downtown I~rovements. (Resolution No. 91-112) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 9. Review of Proposal for Parking Lot Improvements, Land Exchange and Underground Utllities with the Lowell Inn. Mr. Russell presented some of the cost infonmation for i~rovement of the parking lot between the Lowell Inn and Rivertown Commons, undergrounding of utilities, with the cost to be reassessed to the Lowell Inn and paid with the other assessments. Rivertown Commons will be contacted regarding the parking lot. Agreements will be drafted to cover these items. ,.. 9 , ("') o ., iil n <+ ~. o ::l paver 2- ::l C1l .... CD . .... ~ ~ .... r Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to negotiate an agreement with Mr. Palmer, Lowell Inn, on the cost of undergrounding of utilities, the year to year exchange of properties and cost-sharing for the lot improvements. (All in favor). NEW BUSINESS 1. Flrst Readin~ of Ordinance Amending Chap. 7, Subd. 8 of the Stillwater City Code re atin to Garba e and Rubbish Fees. or ra amson n orme t e ounCl t at e, Counci 1 mentler Funke, Ci ty Attorney Magnuson and City Coordinator Kriesel met with Jim Junker and his partners to discuss problems Mr. Junker has with the billings for rubbish removal and the proposed volume based fee system. A workshop on these problems was discussed. Council scheduled a workshop meeting for June 18, 1991, 4:30 P.M. at City Hall to discuss volume-based fees for rubbish removal. (' Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a first reading of an ordinance amending Chap. 7, Subd. 8 of the Stillwater City Code relating to Garbage & Rubbish fees. (All in favor). 2. Water Board - Request for "No Through Traffic" signs for both entrances to drlveway at ThlrQ and Fourth Streets. . Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Water Board request for "No Through Traffic" signs to be placed at both entrances to the driveway at'Third and Fourth Streets. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of June 4, 1991, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills (Resolution No..91-104). Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovick; Farrell, Ophelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractors Licenses: Vern Craven Concrete 2788 Granada Ave. No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 Jack Hogberg 211 No. 7th Street Bayport, Mn. 55003 Masonry & Brick Work New Painting Renewal r- 10 (', Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting North Shore Construction 2501 Lake Ave. White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 General Contractor New Olson's Sewer Service, Inc. 17638 Lyons Street Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Rossbach Construction 2578 7th Ave. E. No. St. Paul, Mn. 55109 Excavators Renewal General Contractor Renewa 1 St. Croix Tree Service 943 120th Street Roberts, Wi 54023 Tree Trimmers Renewal Swanson & Youngdale, Inc. 6565 W. 23rd Street P.O. Box 26070 Minneapolis, Mn. 55426 3. Submission of Claim to Insurance Co. for injuries sustained by Rebecca L. (' Fi scher in auto accident on McKusick Road, Dec. 1, 1990. Painting New Motion by Council member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a first reading of an ordinance amending Chap. 27 of the City Code, regulating wild animals in the City. (All in favor). City Attorney Magnuson will notify the owners of the cougar regarding possible enactment of an ordinance regulating wild animals within the City. Omnibus Tax Bill Increase in Sales Tax Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution urging the Washington County Board to enact the "Local Option Sales Tax" as provided in the 1991 Omnibus Tax Bill. (Resolution No. 91-110)' Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None c. 11 ('"'. (' r Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting STAFF REPORTS (continued) Breakfast Kick-off for Downtown Im~rovements Mr. Russell announced that a break ast will be held from 7:30 to 9:00 A.M. on June 10 as a kick-off event for the improvements of Downtown. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Donation to Parks Dept. from Stillwater Elks Mayor Abrahamson thanked the Stll1water Elks Lodge No. 179 for their generous donation of $1,000 to the Parks Dept. to assist in the purchase of equipment. Dept. of Army Letter regardin~ Placement of No-wake Buoys in River Councll authorized Mr. Kriese to forward a letter to the Corps of Engineers in answer to comments regarding the City request to place 8 no-wake buoys in the St. Croix River at Stillwater. Letter Thanking Sen. Laidig for Assistance in Receiving MSA Funding for Downtown Im~rovement Motion by Counc lmember Opheim, seconded by Council member Bodlovick to authorize Comm. Dev. Director Russell to send a letter to Senator Laidig thanking him for help in securing MSA funds for the Downtown project. (All in favor ). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 12 0, c c Stillwater City Council Minutes June 4, 1991 Recessed Meeting ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 P.M. (All in favor). p)~ ~__J'1~ ATTEST: ~ ~~ Resolutions: No. 91-104 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-109 - Honoring Judy Curtis for work on Planning Commission. No. 91-110 - Relating to Omnibus Tax Bill. No. 91-111 - Declaration of Financing for MYrtle & No. 2nd Streets. No. 91-112 - Award of Bid to Johnson Bros. for L.I. 257, Downtown Imp. No. 91-113 - Approve Cooperative Agreement for L.I. 257 with Mn/DOT. No. 91-114 - Approving Handicapped Parking on Union St. No. 91-118 - Authorizing Feasibility Study for L.I. 274, City sidewalks. No. 91-119 - Minor Subdivision, Kenneth Seefert, Case No. SUB/91-17. 13