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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-06 CC MIN ~ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 6, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim (arrived at 4:50 P.M.) and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Planner Pung-Terwedo Public Works Director Junker Building Inspector Zepper Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Chris White, Ron Langness, Charles Rogness, r Others: INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Chris Whlte, Chamber of Commerce - Request for City Help in Downtown Promotlons Chris Whlte, representing the Chamber of Commerce, was present to request City funding for help in advertising downtown promotions. The promotions are to help offset loss of business due to the downtown construction, Council will study the request. 2, Oiscussion of Sycamore Street Drainage Problem Mr. Charles Rogness, 104U W. Sycamore St" was present to request Council help in alleviating the drainage problem on his property, Discussion followed between Council and Staff on extending the culvert and ditch. Piping was also discussed and Consulting Engineer Moore stated that it would be expensive to use this method, whereas the ditch is more efficient. (Councilmember Opheim arrived at 4:50 P.M. ) Mr. Rogness also stated that the sanitary sewer had backed up during the June 13 storm. ~ 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 6, 1991 Motion by Council member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke authorizing the Public Works Dept. and Engineering Dept. to install the 60 ft. extension of 15 in. RCP storm sewer and minimal outlet ditch on W, Sycamore St. (All in favor) , 3. Ron Lan ness, S rin sted, Inc. - Award of Bid for 1991 Bond Issues Bl pemng an poss e awar 0 1 or enera gation Improvement Bonds, Serles 1991A. Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for $2,600,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1991A to FBS Investment Services, Inc, (Resolution No. 91-154) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Bid Opening and possible award of bid for $650,000 Taxable General Obli ation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1991B, Motion y ounCl me er un e, secon e y ounCl member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for $650,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1991B to Park Investment Corp. (Resolution No. 91-155) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None STAFF REPORTS I. Flnance Director Change of BUdget Meeting for August 13, 1991 It was announced that Cy Smythe, Labor Relations Associates, will be present at 5:00 P.M. on August 13 to discuss labor relations issues. It was decided the Council will convene the meeting at 3:30 P,M. to discuss the budget. Public Safety Director - 2. r 2 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng August 6, 1991 Chief Mawhorter reported that a check had been received from Sheriff Trudeau from the Youth Golf Tournament in the amount of $100.00 for the D.A.R.E, program. Downtown Parking . Mr. Mawhorter asked Council direction regarding enforcement of the parking ordinances during downtown construction. It was noted that people are parking in the two-hour zones, but few are using the permit parking and it was suggested that some of the permit parking could be capped. Council advised the Police Dept. to use good judgment and adjust parking enforcement as necessary. Also, parking signs need to be installed on Main St, Mr. Mawhorter will keep Council advised. Chief Mawhorter reported the testing process for selection of officers will be completed soon and Council approval is requested for officers attendance at the conference in Michigan by tonight, City Coordinator Kriesel requested the Council hold Executive Session before that decision is made and Council concurred. r 3. Community Development Director - Discussion of Downtown Construction Extenslve discussion followed regarding Downtown construction problems, such as costs for hook-up of utilities and placement of a transformer, Council directed Engineer Van Wormer to study the possibility of placement of the transformer on an easement on Cosmopolitan Bank property. Discussion also included possible placement on City property on the east side of Water St. adjacent to Hooley's. Public Works Director Junker recommended that electric conduit be placed in the Fazendin building so that it will be in place when needed. Council directed Mr. Junker to obtain quotes for this item. Further discussion included the removal of curbing on Water St. behind Kolliner's. Council suggested removing it and paying for it later. Mr. Russell suggested forming a Project Review Committee with two Council people as part of the membership, to handle immediate decisions. No action was taken. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the changes in curbing as indicated by the Consulting Engineer and investigate cost recovering measures as indicated. (All in favor). 4. BUildin9 Official - Highlan s of Stlllwater r 3 Stillwater City Council Minutes r Regular Meeting , August 6, 1991 Mr. Zepper stated he has been receiving requests for early building permits for this site before it is reaqy for construction and requested Council direction. Council stated this would be discussed at the evening meeti ng. RECESS Council recessed at 6:10 P,M. ATTEST: ;j4~ ~y~ Resolutions: No. 91-154 - Bid Award for $2,600,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1991A. No. 91-155 - Bid Award for $650,000 Taxable G.O, Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1991B. No. 91-156 - Bid Award for $3,400,000 G,O. Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1991C. r n 4 ~ RECESSED MEETINGS STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 6, 1991 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson, Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Oeblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm, Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Building Official Zepper Admin. Intern Collins City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mary Alden, St. Croix Valley Press r Others: Dennis Sullivan, Richard Kilty, Rick Sauers, June Eagleton, Dawn Beedle, Paul Simonet, Steve Fiterman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motlon by Councllmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of July 2, 1991; Special Meeting of July 9, 1991; and Regular Meeting of July 26, 1991. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS I. June Eagleton & Dawn Beedle - Communlty Volunteer Service June Eagleton and Dawn Beedle, representing Communlty Volunteer Services, were present to update Council on the Senior Center and request for funds to continue offering services to the citizens of Stillwater. Council will study their request, 2. Bob Halko, Vinland National Center - Re uest to lace Gamblin 0 eration u -ta s at at a ous, o. an, Motion by Councilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the request of the Vinland Center for a second Gambling operation at Cat Ballou's Restaurant & Bar (the first being at Trump's), 112 North Main St. (Resolution No. 91-157) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Posslble second reading of an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 27, re~arding regulatlon of wlld anlmals ln the Clty. Clty A torney Magnuson explalned the proposed Speclal Use Permit process and Council discussion followed, Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, for a second reading and enactment of an Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 27, regulating wild animals in the City of Stillwater; with the publishing of the Ordinance after 60 days. (Ordinance No. 746) ~ Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - Council members Farrell and Opheim. 2. Discussion of Downtown Construction Items: A. Approval of Plans & Speclficatlons for Second St. and No. Main St. parklng lots and authorization to advertlse for bids. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting final plans for the Lowell Inn/Rivertown Commons and No, Main Street Parking Lots and authorization to advertise for bids. (Resolution No. 91-159) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None B. Final Decorative Paver Street Plan. Consultlng Englneer Moore presented a map and explained the paver plan for 14" and 21" pavers. Further discussion followed regarding increasing the width of the sidewalks on Main St. to six feet to accommodate the light standards. Extensive discussion was held on the change to the Water St. sidewalk and curb. Mr. Moore stated SEH will pay for the change to this sidewalk. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a six ft. width for the sidewalk on No. Main Street. (All in favor). C. Update on Downtown Im~rovement Project Items and Costs, Councll took note of hlS lnformatlon. 3. Continuation of discussion - ~rantin~ early building permits for pre-sold lots in Block Two of the Hlgh ands 0 Stillwater. Buildlng Offlcial Zepper continued the dlScusslon from the afternoon meeting regarding this item. Steve Fiterman, Developer of Highlands of Stillwater, was present to give input, Discussion followed regarding the r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 items not completed so that building permits might be issued, such as property stakes and lack of sewer and water locations. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize building permits for Phase I of the Highlands of Stillwater after the Building Inspector agrees that the site is ready, (All in favor). Council recessed for seven minutes and reconvened at 8:31 P,M, r Recommendation for Water Street Garba~e Structure. Mr. Moore explalned the feasibillty 0 constructlng a single garbage structure on the northwest corner of the Freighthouse property east of Water Street. The previous plan was to locate it under the steps by Brines. Mr. Russell stated the property owners will pay for part of the cost of the structure. The $12,000 originally planned for the structure will be the City's contribution, plus a sewer stub. It was suggested the property owners should sign an agreement. Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak St., asked who the owner of the facility would be and Mr. Magnuson stated an agreement was drafted providing for an easement from the Freighthouse for construction & Maintenance of the garbage facility with construction and maintenance costs to be shared, Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the installation of one sewer service on Water St. for possible future service to a garbage structure to be located on the northwest corner of the Freighthouse property, east of Water St. (All in favor). 4. 5. Petroleum Tank Clean-Up Recommendations for Glacier Park Property, Mr. Magnuson explalned that the confidentlality requiremlent has been lifted and Mr. Moore explained the bidding process with Dahl & Assoc., Inc. as the low bid. Ninty per cent of these costs will be reimbursed from the petrol funds. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the bid of Dahl & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $133,979 for the testing, investigation, development of plans for the PCA and monitoring of contaminated soils for the Glacier Park property, (Resolution No. 91-158) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 6, Report on Northeast Area Sanitary Sewer. Mr. Moore submitted this report for Council study and review. r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 NEW BUSINESS 1. Curve Crest Properties/City Armori Site - Access A~reement. Mr. Magnuson stated thlS agreemen would provlde t at each property owner would share the driveway and costs of maintenance. This item will be discussed further at the next meeting after it has been presented to the Armory personnel. 2, Re uest to resent free concert in Pioneer Pk. on Se t. 14 or 15 - Re no s emar a e R t matt e. Motion 1 ounc me er arre ,seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize Reynolds Remarkable Rhythm Cattle to provide a free concert, with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the Stillwater food shelf, at Pioneer Park on Sept. 14 or, in case of rain, Sept. 15, 1991. (All in favor). r CONSENT AGENDA Motlon by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of August 6, 1991, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 91-151). Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovick, 'Farrell, Funke, Ophelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. The following Contractors Licenses: Advanced Drywall, Inc, Plastering, Stucco, etc. New 10803 93rd Ave. No. Maple Grove, Mn. 55369 Nile's Construction 507 No. 6th St, Bayport, Mn. 55003 General Contractor Renewal Fenna Construction, Inc. 8508 Xylon Ave. No. Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55445 General Contractor New Griggs Contracting, Inc. 530 Shoreview Park Rd. Shoreview, Mn. 55126 Excavators Renewal Lantz Construction, Inc. 15760 Lincoln St. Ham Lake, Mn. 55303 Masonry & Brick Work New Lino Lakes Blacktop, Inc. 502 Lilac St. Lino Lakes, Mn, 55014 Asphalt Contractor Renewal r 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 Mac-May Homes, Inc. General Contractor New 3900 Northwoods Dr., Suite 103 Arden Hills, Mn. 55112 Maplewood Mechanical 1690 English St. Maplewood, Mn. 55109 Joseph E, Nasvik Box 228 Stillwater, Mn, 55082 Northeast Comm. Serv., Inc. 3649 Lincoln St. N.E. Minneapolis, Mn. 55418 Novak Fleck 8857 Zealand Ave. No. Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55445 r Prestige Pool & Patio, Inc, 245 Roselawn Ave., #31 Maplewood, Mn. 55117 Quality Concrete - Wick Homes Rt. 3, Box 530 St. Croix Falls, Wi 54024 Regency Homes, Inc, 3825 85th Ave. No. Brooklyn Park, Mn, 55443 Reynolds & Pomerleau Masonry 8009 Upton Circle No. Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55444 River City Construction, Inc. 1940 So. Greeley St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New Masonry & Brick Work Renewal General Contractor New General Contractor New General Contractor Renewal Masonry & Brick Work New General Contractor New Masonry & Brick Work New General Contractor Renewal R & J Landscape Services, Inc. Landscapers, Excavators New 15330 260th St. No. Lindstrom, Mn. 55045 ("' 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 St. Ores Construction, Inc, 552 Spurline Circle Hudson, Wi 54016 Duane Stensland 15199 8th St. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Sterling Fence Co. 147 W. 78th St. Bloomington, Mn. 55420 Swift Construction Co. 10603 93rd Ave. No. Maple Grove, Mn, 55369 Top Gun Roofing 9644 Xi mines Lane Maple Grove, Mn. 55369 r Ultimate Exteriors 7475 W. HOth Bloomington, Mn. 55437 Valley-Rich Co., Inc. 16540 Beverly Drive Eden Prairie, Mn. 55347 Walker Homes 1729 Englewood Ave. St. Paul, MIl. 55107 Hank Weidema Excavating 4500 101st Ave. No. Brooklyn Pk., Mn. 55443 3. Claim against the City truck from large bumps General Contractor Renewal General Contractor New Fencing Renewal General Contractor New Roofing New General Contractor New Excavators Renewal General Contractor New Excavators Renewal from Tom Christensen, New Richmond - Damage to in Chestnut St. to be forwarded to Insurance Co. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS League of Minn. Cities Annual Conference Councilmember Bodlovick aSked for suggestions from Councilmembers for future LMC meetings. STAFF REPORTS (continued) r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 1. Consulting En~ineer - Change to Hl~ w~ 95 Construction Plans per Mn/DOT Request Motion by Counci me er Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve construction of a second access driveway on existing Alder St. at approximate end of radius two ft. from retaining wall; and approval of road width and alignment on Alder St. as designated by Mn/DOT revised drawing, with installation of proper roadway signage. (All in favor), Addition of Portion of Burlington St. to State Aid System Mr, Moore reported that the segment of Burlington St, from Sixth Ave. So. to Fourth Ave, So., and Fourth Ave, So. from Burlington St, to Orleans St. has been added to the State Aid System as was previously requested by Council. Mr. Moore cautioned Council that a portion of Burlington is a 50 ft. right-of-way and before any improvements are made, a variance would be required from Mn/DOT. Stillwater Metals Access Duriny Construction Mr, Moore stated, for Council lnformation, that Stillwater Metals has complained about access during the construction in the downtown and the contractor has agreed to provide a front-end loader to load and unload their trucks. r 2. Public Works Director - Request to Purchase Old Parking Meter Pipe Mr, Junker stated a request was received to purchase this pipe. Council delayed a decision on this until after the Downtown construction is completed. Draina~e Problems on the Rumpf Property Motion by ouncllmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the Consulting Engineer to prepare recommendations and cost estimates to alleviate the water drainage problem on the Rumpf property on No. Lake St. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the improvement of the driveway on the Rumpf property on No. Lake St., contingent on agreement with the owner of the property to share half of the costs. (All in favor). Sidewalk Improvement Project Mr. Junker reported he has contacted twenty-three homeowners with six willing to go along with the program. Council directed Mr. Junker to contact more homeowners in regard to this program. 3. City Coordinator - Employee HOspltal/Medical Plan ("' 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to keep the present Hospital/Medical policj for City employees and accept the increased rates, (All in favor). r Civil Defense Conference Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the attendance of the Civil Defense Director at the Ass'n. of Minn. Emergency Mgr's. Fall Conference in Deerwood, Minnesota on Sept. 15 - 18, 1991 at approximately $240.00. (All in favor). Fishin~ Pier at Lily Lake Mr. Kr esel reported that the new Fishing Pier will be installed at Lily Lake on August 19. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS (Continued) Removal of Weeds from Brick Pond Discussion followed regarding the request of residents in the Brick Pond area for weed removal from Brick Pond. Staff was requested to contact residents to see if they are willing to participate in the costs. Library Board Appointments - City Residents Only CounCll reaffirmed their previous policy that appointments to this 80ard shall be City residents. COMMUNICATIONS/FYI 1. Fred Brass, Vlllage Shop - Damage to bUildin~, 233 So. Main St. This communication will be forwarded to the ity's insurance agent for their information. 2, C. R. Hackworthy, Curve Crest Properties - Water problem at corner of Northwestern Ave. and the frontage road at intersection of Norwest Bank Bldg. Council took note of this communication. 3, Don Campbell, Ponies Baseball Coach - Thank ~ou for recognition by Council and re~uest for funding of a Cit{ baseball f eld. Counci took note of tnis commun catlon. ADJOURNMENT Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 P.M. to Executive Session. (All in favor). r 8 r (' (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting August 6, 1991 ATTEST: 11/4 ~ ~~ Resolutions: No. 91-1~1 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-157 - Approving Gambling Permit for Vinland Ctr, at Cat Ballou's Restaurant. No. 91-158 - Award Bid for Removal of Contaminated Soils on Glacier Pk. Property to Oahl & Associates, Inc. No. 91-159 - Aprrove Plans & Specs and Ad for Bids for L.I. 257/259 - 2nd St./Rivertown Commons and No. Main St. Parking Lots. Ordinances: No, 746 - Amendment to Animal Ordinance to include Wild Animals. 9 RRCORD OF RX&CU'l'IVE SESSION Dat", convened: Tuesday, August 6, 1991 Tilneconvened: 9:7.7 p.m. Time ;,djollrnod: lO:lOp.lD. Members present: Bodlovick, Opheim, Farrell, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson Members absent: ~one Also present: City Coordinator Kriosol, city Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session: To review complaint filed by two city employees against another c.ily employee. Action taken: councilmembersto ciLycouncil. To employ investigate a private consulting firm and thecOIllplalntsandtoreporttheir appointed findings to ,~ the , ALLesL: /7 . 't !~ '~1frLt{y <~oo~'~lnator