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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
June 26, 1991
6:30 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim
(arrived at 7:00 p.m.), and Mayor Abrahamson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
Consulting Engineer Moore
Public Works Director Junker
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Others: Jim Junker, Deb Junker, Chad Junker, Tim Schmolke,
Kathy Cutler, Janelle Borden, Dan Schoepke, Jack
Evert, Maxine Anderson, Todd Anderson, Lisa Edison
Press: Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
BACKUP OF SEWER INTO DEERPATH HOMES
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Todd and Maxine Anderson, 174 Deerpath, and Lisa Edison, 160
Deerpath, appeared before Council to discuss the sewer backup
and damage to their homes and to request adequate
compensation. City Attorney Magnuson explained that the City
can take no action at this time until the City's insurance
carrier determines the amount of damages to be covered.
Council also discussed raising the sewers in the area.
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution ordering the City's
Consulting Engineer to prepare a feasibility study on raising the
sewers in the Deerpath area. (Resolution No. 91-135)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to approve a request by the Public Works Director to install
check valves in ten homes in the Deerpath area at an approximate
cost to the City of $450 each. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 1,
Councilmember Bodlovickl
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DISCUSSION OF FIRE SERVICES AND CLEAR WATER CONNECTION FOR THE
DOWNTOWN AREA
Consulting
installation
Engineer Moore met with
of storm sewer stubs and
Council to discuss
fire service stubs
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during the downtown reconstruction.
presented three options for payment if
these installations are necessary.
City Attorney Magnuson
it is determined that
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke
to authorize the use of tax increment funds to pay for the
installation of fire stubs in all downtown buildings during
downtown reconstruction, at an approximate cost of $82,100.
(Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick)
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to authorize the use of tax increment funds for installation of
48 storm sewer stubs and connections during downtown
reconstruction at an approximate cost of $74,000. (All in favor)
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to authorize the use of pavers as an accent strip behind the
curbs on the new sidewalks downtown. (Ayes - 2; Nays - 3,
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, and Mayor Abrahamson)
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF VOLUME BASED FEE SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION
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Council met with Jim Junker of Junker Sanitation and members
of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to discuss proposals
for a Volume Based Fee System for collection of solid waste.
Mr. Junker provided Council with tonnage figures for the 12-
month period of June 1, 1990 to May 31, 1991. Council briefly
discussed with Mr. Junker his proposal for a 30-60-90 gallon
container system for volume based fee collection.
Council asked
implementation
Tuesday, July
with Mr. Junker
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and
Junker to prepare cost figures for
his proposal. A meeting was set for
1991 at 4:30 p.m. for further discussion
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
APPROVAL OF BEER PERMIT FOR ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim
to approve the request by st. Michael's Church for a Beer Permit
for a Festival/Fund Raiser on June 30, 1991. (All in favor)
OTHER BUSINESS
ADDroval of Citv Clerk's Reauest -
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Motion by
Bodlovick
Municipal
of $125.
Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember
to approve the request by the City Clerk to attend a
Clerk's Advanced Institute on July 16 and 17 at a cost
(All in favor)
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Aoorova1 of Finance Director's Reauest -
Motion
Opheim
attend
July 26
by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
to approve a request by the City's Finance Director to
an Advanced Government Finance Institute from July 21 to
at an estimated cost of $1,400. (All in favor)
Aooroval of Financial Reoort for 1990 -
Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
Parrell to adopt the appropriate Resolution accepting the
Financial Report for 1990. (Resolution No. 91-127)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
Set meetine with SAEDC -
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Council set Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 4:30 p.m. to meet with
Mr. Casey to discuss SAEDC.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim
to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. (All in favor) .
ATTBST:
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Resolutions:
No. 91-127 - Approving financial report for 1990
No. 91-135 - Ordering feasibility study on raising sewers in
Deerpath area
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