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Home My WebLink About1991-07-16 CC MIN (""> REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 1991 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 7:10 P.M. I, and Mayor Abrahamson. Councilmember Farrell Absent: Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Kraemer Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Planner Pung-Terwedo Public Works Director Junker Police Captain Beberg Pol ice Officer Magler City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mary Alden, St. Croix Valley Press Jim Kohl, Caroline Abrahamson, Bob Marois, Mr. & Mrs. Mike McGuire, Judy Funke, Dennis Sullivan, Cheryl McCall, Dr. Alejandro Escallon, Anne McManus, Don Campbell. r Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 26, 1991 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Dr. Alejandro Escallon from Colombia, South America, International S ecial ymplcs represen a lve an nne anus, xecut ve International Family Servlces (of Stlllwater). City Coordinator Kriesel lntroduced Alejandro Escallon of Colombia, South America, International Special Olympics representative, and Anne McManus, Executive Director of HOPE International Family Services of Stillwater. Council issued a proclamation proclaiming Sunday, July 21, 1991 as "Colombian Appreciation Day" in the City of Stillwater. 2. Resolution Commending Stillwater Ponies Baseball Team and Coach Don Campbell for winnlng the Class AA State Baseball Championship. r 1 r, r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Coach Don Campbell and the Stillwater Ponies Baseball Team for a successful baseball program and winning the 1991 Minnesota State High School Class AA Championship. (Resolution No. 91-138) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Re~uest for Modification of Special Use Permit & Variance No. SUP/87-20, 16 5 Greeley St. Galen Cadel, representing St. Anthony Park Bank, was present to request a modification of the above Special Use Permit to allow office space on the basement level of the Strohkirch Building, 1675 So. Greeley St. Mr. Cadle stated sale of the building is contingent on this approval. Mayor Abrahamson stated he has talked with the neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clausen and they have no objection to the request. (Councilmember Opheim arrived t 7:10 P.M.) City Attorney Magnuson stated the ordinance provides that when conditions are well defined, this type of request can bypass the Planning Commission and be heard directly by the Council. Mr. Magnuson also stated that 1980 Resolution No. 6788 needs to be amended to include the right-of-way of Fifth St. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request for modification of Special Use Permit and Variance No. SUP/87-20 to allow office space on the basement level and adopt the appropriate resolution amending Resolution No. 6788 to include within the streets to be vacated by that resolution the right-of-way of Fifth St. (Resolution No. 91-145) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 4. Report on Downtown Shuttle Bus - Mr. James Kolb. Jim Kolb, Operator of the Downtown Shuttle Bus, reported that ridership had doubled during the first and second week of use. Not as much parking was lost during downtown construction and employees are not using the bus as projected. It was suggested that the service run only through August 10. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the recommendation to amend the plan for service of the Downtown Shuttle Bus by offering the service until August 10, 1991. (All in favor). 2 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 5. De1e~ation from Dock Association of Stillwater regarding comp alnts/concerns for pope~e's on the River. Cheryl McCall, owner of a Sllp at the Stillwater Yacht Club, stated concerns regarding loud noise, motorcycles blocking the entrance to the docks, broken bottles under tires and various problems being generated by patrons of Popeye's. She added that they only want harmony and do not want to put Popeye's out of business. Bob Marois, owner of Popeye's, stated there are problems in the marina that need management and the people who own the marina are not maintaining it. (" Discussion followed. Officer Magler commented that there are conflicts between the dock people and Popeye's. He suggested they get together and discuss solutions to the problems. He added the police are monitoring the situation with extra patrols. Brad Oliver, St. Louis Park, stated the object is not to put Popeye's out of business but to work together for a solution. Motion by Council member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to set the date of July 23, 1991 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss complaints regarding Popeye's with the owners of Popeye's and the City Council. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Gene Holland, Project Manager reported on progress to date. Mr. Moore asked Council direction on where the paver blocks will be placed in conjunction with the light posts. This will be discussed later in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Correcting Special Assessment roll for Oak Glen and separating L.I. 184 lnto 184-~ and 184-6 for Clty paid lots. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting assessment for L.I. No. 184-5, Oak Glen Development. (Resolution No. 91-143A) r 3 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng July 16, 1991 Ayes - Council members Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting reassessment for L.I. No. 184-6, Oak Glen Oevelopment. (Resolution No. 91-143B) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for Outlots N, 0 and P in Oak Glen Develo~ent. Motion by Councilme er Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for Outlot N, Oak Glen 15th Addition. (Resolution No. 91-139) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for Outlot 0, Oak Glen 15th Addition. (Resolution No. 91-140) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for Outlot P, Oak Glen 14th Addition. (Resolution No. 91-141) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for The Gardens Second Additlon (Bruggeman). Motion by Councllmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for The Gardens, Second Addition. (Resolution No. 91-142) Ayes - Council members Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Resolution Reapportioning Special Assessments for PID #11159-2000 and 11109-2010 to correct a~por{lonment of L.I. 273. Motion by Councllmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Counci1member Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution correcting the reapportionment of Special (' 4 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 Assessments for Parcel No. 11159-2010 and 11159-2000, L.I. 173. (Resolution No. 91-144) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Approval to renew Preventative Maintenance Contract on heating and air condltlonln9 equlpment wlth Equlpment Su~. Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded D;YIrouncilmember Funke to approve the renewal of the Preventative Maintenance Contract for heating & air conditioning equipment for City Hall and Library with Equipment Supply, Inc. (All in favor). 6. Sewer Hook-u~greement between the City of Stillwater, City of Oak Park Hei~hts and QiSfiington County. Motion y Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Sewer Hook-up Agreement between the City, Oak Park Hgts. and Washington County for the new jail; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute said agreement. (Resolution No. 91-148) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 7. First a~plication for ~ayment - L.I. 271, Curve Crest Blvd., West Orleans Street Hi~hlands of tlllwater. Motion by Counc lmember Funke, seconded by Council member Bodlovick to approve the application for Payment No.1 for L.I. 271 and 273 in the amount of $59,160.45. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of July 16, 1991, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Resolution No. 91-136, Directing Payment of Bills. . Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Ophelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's Licenses: Ackerman Constructlon 2510 - 7th Avenue East North St. Paul, MN 55109 General Contractor New ASK Properties 1012 South Second Street Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Painting New (' 5 ~. Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 Carnelian Construction 1435 - 47th Street Houlton, WI 54082 CMS Construction 1629 Ames Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Cullen Construction Corp. 2045 Carroll Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 General Contractor New General Contractor New General Contractor New St. Croix Valley Improvement P.O. Box 201 Stillwater, MN 55082 General Contractor Renewal D.M. Sather Company Inc. 7920 Powell Road Minneapolis, MN 55343 General Contractor New (' Ernest Stanton Construction 11715 - 53rd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 Masonry and Brick New James Steele Construction Co. General Contractor 1210 Sylvan Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Renewal Performance Pool and Spa 1740 Weir Drive Woodbury, MN 55119 Install. Swimming Pools New STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. Consultlng.Engineer- D1Scusslon of Downtown Construction - Mr. Moore inltlated a dlScusslon of lighting for Downtown. Finance Director Deblon presented a report on Downtown Contingency Funds and discussion followed regarding the allocation of funds. Council directed Staff to present a report to Council stating the items that may be done as part of the Downtown construction and detailing the project expenditures as they presently stand. Mr. Moore presented alternatives and details for the pavers and asked Council for direction. This will be discussed further at the Special Meeting on JUly 23. r 6 Stillwater City Council Minutes I"" Regul ar Meeti ng July 16, 1991 Highlands of Stillwater - Sidewalk Depth Mr. Moore stated the plans called for a four inch sidewalk, which will not accommodate the traffic in a driveway entrance. This type of sidewalk requires a six inch depth. Since the developer does not know where the driveways will be, Mr. Moore recommended the six inch depth and asked Council to consider this item and give direction in the near future. 2. Public Works Director - Mr. Junker reported on various projects -- fencing Lowell Pk. and clean-up of Levee Rd. for Lumberjack Days; water destruction of driveway on Nightingale Blvd.; water problems on Wilkin St. Submission of Claims to Insurance Compan~ Motion by Councllmember BodloV1Ck, seconded y Councilmember Opheim to submit three claims for sewer back-ups and flooding during the storm on June 13 to the City's insurance company, for Patrick J. Mulvehill, 301 W. ~rtle St.; William Mullenmaster, 248 Deerpath Ct.; and Marty Wallin, 300 W. Wilken St. (All in favor). Clean-uQ of Brush, etc. on Sherburne & Ramsey Streets Mr. Junker stated thlS ltem w1ll be reviewed and taken care of. (' 3. Finance Director - Possible Abatement of Taxes on PIN #11159-2950. Ms. Deblon stated th1s request lS for Rlver Heights Plaza property. No action was taken by Council. campai~n 2000 Ms. De lon presented Council with an information packet and grant application for a community fitness program sponsored by the National Fitness Campaign, "Campaign 2000". The Council deferred action on this request at this time. 4. City Attorney - Vacation of Utility Easement for Orleans Terrace Motion by Councllmember Bodlov1ck. seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution Vacating Drainage and Utility Easement for Lot 4, Block I, Orleans Terrace. (Resolution No. 91-146A) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution Vacating Drainage and Utility Easement for Lot 5, Block 1, Orleans Terrace. (Resolution No. 91-146B) r 7 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 AYes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution Vacating Drainage and Utility Easement for Lot 1, Block 1, Orleans Terrace. (Resolution No. 91-146C) ~ AYes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. City Coordinator - Discussion of Employee Hospital/Medical Insurance Mr. Kriesel reported that there will be an lncrease of 25% in Hospital/Medical coverage for City employees, which will amount to $50 per month for family coverage and $25 for single coverage. Council agreed to discuss Hospital/Medical Insurance for City employees at the Special Meeting on July 23, 1991. 6. City Clerk - Request for Concert in Pioneer Park by Kingdom Ministr~ Council agreed with the request of Dan Johannsen, Klng om Ministry, to hold a picnic and Christian concert in Pioneer Park on August 3, 1991. Request to have band at private 2arty in Croixwood Councll recelved a request from Kim Chapman Bonlne to have a party and band at her home on 612 Northland Ave. on August 3. Council directed the Police Dept. to confer with Ms. Bonine and make a recommendation to Council. Request for Satellite during LUmberjack Days Parade Motion by CounCllmember Opheim, seconded by CounCllmember Funke to place a satellite in the park across from the Harbor Bar, on Owens St., during the Lumberjack Days parade. (All in favor). COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS D1SCUSS10n of Concerns regarding Downtown construction received from Grand Garage Tenants Council noted the requests outlined in the letter -- lack of sales during construction due to mud in streets, dust clogging air conditioning units and other places and need for positive advertising. A construction meeting will be held at 8:30 Wednesday morning where this item will be discussed further. July 4th Celebration Mayor Abrahamson thanked Staff and City Departments for the enjoyable, problem-free July 4th celebration. r 8 r' ~ r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke directing that a letter be sent to the Freighthouse thanking them for the beautiful fireworks display on July 4th. (All in favor). Request from Oak Glen to allow Variances for Oak Glen 13th Addition Mr. Russel I presented the request from Davld Johnson to allow a variance of front yard setbacks for Lots 1 - 8, Block 1, Oak Glen 13th Addition and recommended this be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Council concurred and it will be scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on August 12, 1991. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Corres~ondence from Minnesota Grocers Association regarding Minnesota communltles self-service disSlayS of tobacco products ordlnances. Council noted this correspon ence. No actlon taken. 2. Letter to Washington County Commissioners regarding the Minnesota Zephyr and the Minnesota Trans~ortation Museum. Council took note of th s correspondence. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: UtI). I II~ ~"'l4~ ~ L RK 9 ~ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 16, 1991 Resolutions: No. 91-136 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-139 - Reapportionment of Special Assessment for Outlot N, Oak Glen 15th Addition. No. 91-140 - Reapportionment of Special Assessments for Outlot 0, Oak Glen Addition. No. 91-141 - Reapportionment of Special Assessments for Outlot P, Oak Glen Addition. No. 91-142 - Reapportionment of Special Assessments for The Gardens, 2nd Add. No. 91-143A - Resolution Adopting Assessment for L.I. 184-5. No. 91-143B - Resolution Adopting Reassessment for L.I. 184-6. No. 91-144 - Correcting the Reapportionment of Special Assessments for Parcels No. 11159-2010 & 11159-2000 for L.I. 173. No. 91-145 - Amending Res. No. 6788 Vacating Fifth St. No. 91-146A, B & C - Vacating Utility Easements for Orleans Terrace. No. 91-148 - Sewer Hook-up Agreement with Oak Pk. Hgts. & Washington Co. 10