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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-23 CC MIN SPECIAL HEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL HINUTES July 23, 1991 4:30 p.m. ~ The meeting was called to order by Hayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 4:45 p.m.), and Hayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Hagnuson Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Public Works Director Junker Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Neal Casey, Chuck Thell, Dave Pohl Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON SYCAMORE r Council met with two residents of Sycamore Street regarding a problem with the storm sewer drainage onto their property. Consulting Engineer Hoore explained the situation to Council. Council gave the residents permission to build a fence on the City's drainage easement with the understanding that the City has the right to remove the fence if necessary to maintain the easement. Council directed Hr. Moore to prepare a plan for improving the storm sewer drainage in the area. DISCUSSION OF PAVER PLAN Mr. Moore presented two options for placement of pavers around the light poles downtown. Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the paver plan consisting of 21 inches of pavers on the sidewalk with a concrete island around the light pole bases. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson) DISCUSSION OF SAEDC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Council met with Chuck Thell, Neal Casey, and Dave Pohl, representatives of the Stillwater Area Economic Development Corporation, to discuss SAEDC's intentions and plans for the future. Council agreed to meet with SAEDC representatives for workshops on a periodic basis. c DONATION FROM MARGARET RIVERS FOUNDATION FOR LILY LAKE PIER 1 r stillwater City Council Hinutes Special Meeting July 23, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate Resolution thanking the Margaret Rivers Foundation for the $18,000 donation for a new fishing pier at Lily Lake, and to also order a plaque acknowledging the Margaret Rivers Foundation which will be placed on the dock. (Resolution No. 91-150) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None (Council took a five minute recess and reconvened at 5:40 p.m.) LETTER TO HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER RILEY Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the Hayor to sign the letter to Commissioner Riley stating the City's position regarding a new bridge. (All in favor) GROUND DEVELOPMENT REOUEST r Community Development Director Russell reported to Council that Ground Development has requested to build several homes in advance of the road and utility improvements. Council directed Mr. Russell to verify that there are no problems with the elevation and to bring the request to Council again at the next meeting. WORKSHOP WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD REPRESENTATIVE Council met with Jana Lindgren from Blue Cross/Blue Shield to discuss the City's increase in hospital/medical insurance rates and to discuss the City's options. There are four alternatives to the present plan which would reduce the premiums. The City has until August 6 to make a decision on the plan. Council directed Mr. Kriesel to meet with staff to compare the policies and make a recommendation. Mr. Kriesel reported that the life insurance premiums will remain the same for next year. Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember to extend the life insurance policy with Blue Cross/Blue for another year. (All in favor) Farrell Shield (Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.) r WORKSHOP - POPEYE'S Council held a workshop regarding problems reported at the 2 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 23, 1991 Stillwater Yacht Club, Popeye's, and the marina. Paul Wollf, attorney for the Dock Association of stillwater, spoke to Council and addressed four problems: loud music and noise, disturbances in the parking lot, blocking of the service road, and transient boat parking for Popeye's customers. Hr. Wolf asked the City for additional enforcment in the area. Police Chief Hawhorter reported that Officer Magler has been assigned full-time downtown and that additional foot patrols have been assigned on the weekends. r Hembers of the audience were given an opportunity to address Council. Dan Nelson stated that there is a problem with people drinking in the parking lot. Dean Gosser, who owns a slip on A Dock, stated that some nights there is so much noise that he must take his boat out on the river for the night in order to sleep. Peggy Speas, A Dock, stated that there is some fear of the transient boaters and others coming onto the docks. Bill Buth, who owns a slip on E Dock, stated that the Dock Association has spent $20,000 to place gates on the docks and to repair the gates when they are damaged. He asked for a stronger police presence in the area. Arnold Murray, A Dock, stated that he feels if more DWI citations were issued, it would curb the problem. Another resident of A Dock stated that he is concerned about retaliation by the transient boat owners. Bob Braden, A Dock, stated that the situation in the parking lot worsens after Popeye's closes at night. Mayor Abrahamson stated that the City will increase the policing of the area, and suggested that the Dock Association improve the management of the marina. He also stated that since the City has purchased the Mulberry Point property, a nO-drinking policy can be enforced on that property. (Council took a five minute recess and reconvened at 7:55 p.m.) OTHER BUSINESS Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to order the new fishing pier for Lily Lake. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the expenditure of $200 by the Parks Department for a chalking machine. (All in favor) r Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell authorizing Peter Racchini and Associates to write the specifi- cations and advertise for bids for a new air conditioning system 3 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 23, 1991 for the Fire Department. (All in favor) Council set a budget meeting for Tuesday, July 30, at 3:30 p.m. Hotion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate Resolution authorizing the publication of Ordinance No. 744, a modification of the zoning ordinance by title and summary. (Resolution No. 91-149) Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Hotion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. (All in favor) r II~~ MAYOR ATTEST: ~ ~ CITY CL K ~ Resolutions: No. 91-150 - Thanking the Margaret Rivers Foundation for funding for Lily Lake dock No. 91-149 - Authorizing publication of Ordinance 744 Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary r 4