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Home My WebLink About1991-10-15 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 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 Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Oev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker City Clerk Johnson Press: Lee Ostrem, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette St, Croix Valley Press Others: Terri Galles, Bob Lafayette, Dennis Sullivan, Lin Blaskovich, Richard Kilty, John Cox. r APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motlon by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of October 1, 1991 as presented, (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS I. Lln Blaskovlch - Proclamatlon, Red Ribbon Campaign Week, October 19 - 25, 1991. ~r Abrahamson and the Council presented a proclamation supporting the week of October 19-25, 1991 as Red Ribbon Week, encouraging citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, and Lin Blaskovich, representing the Red Ribbon Campaign Committee, presented flyers and red ribbons to Council. 2, STAFF REPORTS 1. PubllC Works Director - r 1 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regular Meeting Stillwater Elks Request to Sell Christmas Trees at Lily Lake Tennis Courts. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the Stillwater Elks to again use the Lily Lake Tennis Courts to sell Christmas trees from November 18 - December 2l, 1991. (All in favor). St. Croix Valley Religious Education Program Request for Barricades on So. Fifth St. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the Religious Education Program at St. Mary's School at 423 So. Fifth St. to use barricades on Fifth St., in front of the school, from 11:15 A.M to 12:00 Noon. (All in favor). 2. Community Development Director - No Report. 3. Finance Director - Purchase of com~ter Motion by Councilme er Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the purchase of a computer and printer for the Finance Dept. (All in favor). 4. Consulting En~ineer - Repair of Man ole on Fourth & Wilkin Streets Motion by Councllmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the repair of the manhole on the northwest corner of Wilkins and Fourth Streets at an approximate cost of $3,100. (All in favor). 5, City Coordinator - No Report. 6. City Clerk - No. Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report from Armory Commi ttee. Mr. Russell reported that the committee met on Oct. 9 and reviewed an offer from the property owner next to the Armory site to sell the land to the City for $330,000 and the Committee felt this was a good offer. Distribution of a survey to various community groups to determine the uses for the Armory, contacting our Legislators for their support in expansion of the Armory and directing the Finance Director to research funding for purchase of the land were discussed. Also discussed were the enhancements that should be included in the Armory plans. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick authorizing the Mayor to send letters, to the City's State Legislators, requesting support for a new Armory. (All in favor). 2. Approval for Contract with NSP for Downtown Improvement Work. 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Oc tober 15, 1991 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the contract with NSP for the undergrounding of utilities on No. Main St., from Laurel to Elm Street, at an estimated cost of $70,000. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the contract with Northern States Power for utility work in the Downtown at a cost of $407,259.00. (All in favor). 3. American Engineering Testing, Inc. proposal for analysis of contaminated soil on No. Main St. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the proposal of American Engineering Testing, Inc. for soil testing at 501 No, Main St. (All in favor), Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the stuqy of an overall plan for the beach and landing area of Lily Lake, r (All in favor). Discussion of Structure near Lily Lake Pk. Council dlscussed the complaints received regarding graffiti on the walls of a basement structure adjacent to Lily Lake Park and methods to make it less of a nuisance to the Park and adjacent neighbors. The structure was painted and efforts will be made to partially remove it. 2. in CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Council member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of October 15, 1991 including the following: (All in favor) . 1, Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 91-213) 2. The following Contractor's Licenses: Biagini Brothers, Inc. General Contractor New 1103 Payne Ave. St, Paul, Mn. 55101 r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regul ar Meeti n9 Broadway Builders P.O. Box 32 Lake Elmo, Mn, 55042 Capital Utilities, Inc. 4120 Isle Ave, Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Eagle Contracting 1139 County Road H2 White Bear Lake, Mn, 55127 r William Hayes Construction P.O, Box 10855 White Bear Lake, Mn, 55110 J & J Insulating 15960 180th St. E. Hastings, Mn, 55033 Liberty Construction 458 Burlington Rd. St. Paul, Mn, 55119 Midwest Framers, Inc. 16820 Wren St. N.W. Andover, Mn. 55304 Morgan Stevens Homes, Inc, 2226 Berland Place St. Paul, Mn, 55119 New Homes Coordinated 2230 Orwell Ct, No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Paramount Homes P.O. Box 24038 Apple Valley, Mn, 55124 Rivard Masonry 1474 23rd St. Houlton, Wi 54082 r General Contractor Excavators Excavators General Contractor Insulation General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor Masonry & Brick Work 4 New New New Renewal New New New New Renewal New Renewal ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regular Meeting Schield Construction Co, 13604 Ferris Ave. Apple Valley, Mn. 55124 So.Lake Construction of of Forest Lake, Inc, 920 West Broadway Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Stillwater Sign Co, 804 West Laurel St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Excavators New General Contractor New Si gn Erecti on New Thompson Decorating 285 Crestview Dr. Hastings, Mn. 55033 Pa inti ng New Titan Construction, Inc. 6414 47th St, No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 General Contractor New r Twin City Fireplace 1525 W. River Rd. No, Minneapolis, Mn. 55411 Fireplace Installation Renewal Valley Cement Co, 14345 Guthrie Ave. Apple Valley, Mn, 55124 Masonry & Brick Work New Western Excavating 565 No. Ferndale Rd. Wayzata, Mn. 55391 Excavators New 3. Submission of Claim from Craig Hoolihan for damage to car from falling "No parklnr slgn at Maln and Chestnut Streets. . 4. Set PIA lic Hearln~ date of Nov. 5, 1991 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SU8/9 -50 - Varlance to the Slgn Ordinance for the placement of a 28 sq. ft. free-standing sign for a retail use at 110 So, Greeley St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Melissa Johnson, Applicant. b. Case No. V/91-51 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements for construction of a garage on a corner lot (30 ft. required, 17 ft. requested) & to the size requirements for'an accessory building (1000 sq. ft. required, 1008 sq. ft, proposed) at 317 No. Owens St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Donald Hill, Applicant. c, Case No. V/91-52 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for additional r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regular Meeting signage on a commercial retail establishment which includes 24 in. channel letters on the rear building facade and another additional sign mounted on a free-standing pylon at 14304 No. 60th St. in the BP-C Bus. Pk, Comm. Dist., Condura Marketing/Tires Plus, Applicant. d. Case No. V/91-53 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of an 85 sq. ft. pylon sign, 18 ft. in height, at 110 So, Greeley St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Stillwater Sign Co., Applicant. e. Case No. SUP/91-54 - Special Use Permit for a residential use on the second level of a commercial structure at 125 So. Main St, in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist" James & Kathleen Granger, Applicants, COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS A ointment to Park and Recreation Commission Motion y ounCl me er p elm, secon e y ouncllmember Funke to approve the appointment of Ken Meister to the Park and Recreation Commission. (All in favor). ~ Certificate of Appreciation for Cub Foods for Promoting Fire Prevention Week MotionlDy Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize a Certificate of Appreciation to Cub Foods for imprinting 600,000 Cub Food bags with fire prevention information. (All in favor). Discussion of County Project on Count~ Rd. 64 (McKusick Rd.) CounCll had a short discusslon regardlng the above project and County Public Hearing to be held in the City Council Chambers on October 16. Consulting Engineer Moore stated that this is an FAU project and the public hearing consists of a public informational meeting on the roadway design, Mr. Moore will present a Feasibility Study for Council information. Discussion of Garavalia Nuisance House Some neighbors have complained that the windows on the north side of the house have been knocked out and need to be boarded up. City Attorney Magnuson stated an emergency notice will be sent to the owners to accomplish this, and if they fail to do so, the City can take care of it. Discussion of Road Work at the Cottafes . Mayor Abrahamson questloned the cut n the street of the 1300 block of Cottage Dr. Mr. Moore stated this is part of the HRA project and he has asked them to repair it. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Clty Coordinator - No Report, City Clerk - No Report. r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regular Meeting Council recessed and reconvened at 8:25 P.M. Consultin~ Engineer - Constructlon of Sewer Pipes in Downtown Motion by CounCllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the recommendations of the Consulting Engineer for restoration of sewer pipe by using Insituform on Olive, Nelson and Third Streets. (All in favor). r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve Change Order No.2, in the amount of $89,360.00, for addition of Light Option No, 1 for L,I. 257, Downtown Improvements. (All in favor), Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve Change Order No.5, in the amount of $2,016.00, for addition of two Traffic Signs for L,I. 257, Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve Change Order No.6, at no extra cost, designating the color, brown, for Light Standards for L.I. 257, Oowntown Improvements, (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve Change Order No.7, in the amount of $22,765.00, addition of No. Main St. and Lowell Inn Parking Lot Lighting for L.I, 257, Downtown Improvements. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve Change Order No.9, in the amount of $48,630.00, deleting Wall Closure and 18" Casing for L.I. 257, Downtown Improvements. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve Supplemental Agreement No, 3 adding four Electrical Connection Cabinets to L,I. 257, Downtown Improvements, in the amount of $12,540.00, (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Discusslon'of Store Canopy on No. Main St. Mr. Russell explalned there has been some damage from the backhoe trying to work under the canopy attached to businesses on the west side of No. Main St., north of Chestnut St. He recomme~ded leaving it down until after construction is finished and suggested City participation in { 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes October 15, 1991 Regul ar Meeti ng replacing the canopy, for an approximate cost of $10,000, which could come from the Downtown Project funds. The canopy could then be consistent with the Downtown Plans. Further discussion followed regarding City participation in funding. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize the Comm. Dev. Director to approach the property owners on the west side of Main St., north of Chestnut St., regarding sharing of costs for replacement of the canopy which must come down due to Downtown construction. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson). COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS (Continued) Delegates to National Leafue of Cities Conference Motion by Councl1member Farre 1, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the attendance of possibly three Councilmembers and one Staff person at the National League of Cities conference in December. (All in favor). COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Carole V. Ryden, representing Sandra Boehm & Assoc, , regarding Downtown Improvement Project. Council took note of the communication. No action taken. ~ 2, Anthony L, Andersen, U.S. Dept. of Interior - Dedication of Stillwater Vl Sl tor Center. Council noted this communication. ADJOURNMENT Motlon by Councilmember Farrell, adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to (All in favor). d'1 ~ ATTEST: ~ ~~ . - - -/ CITY CLERKe .= Resolutions: No, 91-213 - Directing Payment of Bills. r 8 RRCORD OF RXEalTIVE SESSION Di'lteconven"<i, Tuesday, October 15, 1991 Time conveneQ: 6:00 p.m. Ti.meadjol1rn"d' 6,54 p.m. Members pre""nt: Bodlovick, Opheim (arrived at 0:05 p.m.), Farrell (arrived at 6:18 p.m.), Funke und Mayor Abrahamson Members absent; Non" "Iso present: City Coordinator Kriesel, City Attorney Magnuson, Kirk ~illhous" (Professional Development Consultant) Purpose of Executive Session: Stillwater Police Department ~"velopment Group, Inc. To rec"ive a performance evaluation conducted by Kirk Ilillhous"" report on the Professional IIcbon laken, Directed consulLant to meet with Police Chief to explain the report end to meet ag,,1n al 4:JO p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 1991, wi.th the City Council to di.scuss recommendation. , 0'70' ~ i(C/0' d Aa~sl": -j/,.-( A' ,'- ~1./L-<' - , CiLyCoordin"tor