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Home My WebLink About1990-01-02 CC MIN r c c REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks Director Blekum Consulting Engineer Moore Finance Director Deblon City Clerk Johnson Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Jim Meyers Press: Others: INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS 1. Jim Meyers - Possible Abatement Proceedings for Property at Fourth & Pine Streets. Mr. Meyers was present to explain the problems he is experiencing with rehabilitation of housing units located at Fourth & Pine Streets which had a fire over a year ago. At present, he has a lawsuit against State Farm Insurance and cannot proceed. Council stated concerns received from neighbors regarding the dilapidated and unsightly nature of the building which could also prove dangerous to the public. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick directing the City Attorney to initiate abatement proceedings for the property located at Fourth & Pine Streets (Old Baptist Church property). (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - No report. 2. 1 0, Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 2, 1990 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None A short discussion ensued regarding missing "No Parking" signs on the west St. side of Main St. near Nelson St. 3. Public Works Director - No report. 4. Parks Director - No report. 5. Consulting Engineer - No report. 6. City Attorney - Rivertown Taxi Mr. Magnuson stated he had received a call from Rivertown Taxi stating they are having problems in complying with the ordinance as it relates to twenty-four hour service. Council stated the ordinance requires this type of service and they will not be amending the ordinance. o 7. City Clerk - Ms. Johnson explained the request received from the St. Croix Valley Press to provide printing service to the City. She stated they are used in some instances, but the Courier is required for printing legal notices. 8. City Coordinator - Sexual Harassment poliCl Motion by Councilmember Bod ovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to hold training sessions on January 17 and 18, 1990 for City employees regarding the sexual harassment policy. (All in favor). Discussion of De~t. Head Salaries Council will meet at 4:30 P.M. January 30, 1990 to discuss Department Head salaries. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:10 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8230 - Employment of Timothy Parkos as Full-Time Police Officer. (' ~ ATTEST'~~ 2 r RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Sharon Baker, Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Clayton Patterson, Scott Manning, Monty Brine, Richard Kilty, Guy Reithmeyer. ~. INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Scott Manning, Rotary Exchange Student - Farewell. Mayor Abrahamson presented a Farewell Letter to Scott Manning, a Rotary Exchange Student from South Africa, who is returning home. Press: Others: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on consideration of a Special Use Permit to convert an existing first floor meat market into a bar and conversion of a third floor bar into banquet facilities at 219 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Brine's Meat Market, Applicant. Case No. SUP/89-76. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 20, 1989 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Comm. Dev. Director Russell explained the permit is to convert a first floor meat market into a bar and conversion of a third floor bar into banquet facilities. A condition of approval is that all employees shall park in employee designated lots. Mr. Fontaine stated the Plannin9 Commission approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Monty Brine, owner, stated he agreed to the condition, but added it should apply to other businesses in the area as well. Mr. Russell said it has been applied when there is an intensification of use. c 1 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1990 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a request for a Special Use Permit to convert an existing first floor meat market into a bar & conversion of a third floor bar into banquet facilities at 219 So. Main St. in the CBO, Central Business Dist., as conditioned, Brine's Meat Market, Applicant. Case No. SUP/89-76. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearin9 to consider a street vacation for the whole portion of Linden St. east of No. Main St. and west of Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Mark & Gloria Desch, Applicants. Case No. SV/89-77. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 20, 1989 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated the request is to vacate the whole portion of Linden St. between No. Main St. and the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way and that the street may have been vacated sometime in the past, but there is no record to this effect. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the street vacation for the whole portion of Linden St. east of No. Main St. and west of Burlington Northern Railroad rightof-way in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Mark & Gloria Desch, Applicants. Case No. SV/89-77. (Resolution No. 8231) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for the construction of a retail/manufacturing/office building on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Blvd. & Washington Ave. in the IP-I, Industrial Park Dist., Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUP/89-78. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 20, 1989 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. The summary, given by Mr. Russell, stated the Special Use Permit is for an office/warehouse building at the northwest corner of Curve Crest Blvd. & Washington Ave. Three leaseholders will be involved -- a meat processing and sales use, and two office/warehouse areas. Mr. Fontaine added that the Planning Commission approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Guy Reithmeyer, an architect representing Con-Spec Corp., discussed the design of the building. 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1990 r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to ap- prove the Special Use Permit for the construction of a retail/manufacturing/ office building on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Blvd. & Washington Ave. in the IP-I, Industrial Park Dist., as conditioned, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUP/S9-7S. (All in favor). 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider Preliminary Plat approval for the subdivision of an S.7 acre parcel into three lots on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Blvd. & Washington Ave. in the IP-I, Industrial Pk. Dist., Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUB/S9-79. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 20, 19S9 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request is to subdivide a large Outlot in the Stillwater Industrial Park into three smaller lots. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to give Pre- liminary Plat Approval for the subdivision of an S.7 acre parcel into three lots on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Blvd. & Washington Ave. in the IP-I, Industrial Pk. Dist., as conditioned, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUB/S9-79. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Recommendation on Sidewalk Snow Removal Bid. This item was discussed at the meeting on December 19, 19S9 where it was agreed that the Public Works Director will negotiate with several contractors for this item. Parking Meter Removal Mayor Abrahamson initiated discussion of parking meter removal and reported on the survey taken by the volunteer committee on parking meters. This discussion included the number and placement of parking signs and enforcement of parking regulations. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to remove the parking meter heads. (All in favor). Sale of Parking Meter Heads Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to author- ize the sale of parking meter heads, the price to be set at $10.00 per head, pending policy development by the City Coordinator for the sale. (All in favor) . r " 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting January 2, 1990 2. Appointments to Various City Boards and Commissions. Planning Commission Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to ap- point the following persons to the Planning Commission: Angela Anderson, Warren Pakulski, and Duane Elliott. (All in favor). Park & Recreation Commission Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to appoint Mike Pohlena to the Park & Recreation Commission. (All in favor). Port Authority Council noted that applications are still being received for the Port Authority. Herita~e Preservation Committee Motion by ouncilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint Robert Kimbrel to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (All in favor). r 3. Discussion with James Meyers regardin~ Nuisance Abatement for property located at Fourth and Pine Streets (0 d Baptist Church/Condo units). City Attorney Magnuson explained that this item was discussed at the afternoon meeting and that proceedings for abatement action will be started in order to change the unsightly and dangerous condition of this piece of property. NEW BUSINESS 1. Letter to Metropolitan Council regarding Stillwater Comprehensive Plan and and Re~ional Systems Statement. Counci concurred with Mr. Russell's suggestion to submit the letter to the Metro Council indicating consistency with the Metro Council regional system statement. 2. Election of Council Vice President. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint Councilmember Ann Bodlovick as Council Vice President for the year, 1990. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - I, Councilmember Bodlovick). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of January 2, 1990, including the following: (All in favor). 1. The following Licenses: CONTRACTORS LICENSES Inc. General Contractor Timber Craft Enterprises, 217 Old Highway 8 SW New Brighton, Mn. 55112 New r 4 (\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting Jan uary 2, 1990 CIGARETTE LICENSE Holiday Foods 101 North Owens Street Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Renewal Town Taxi Co. 2812 University Ave. S.E. Minneapolis, Mn. 55414 2. Permit to Consume - United Commercial Travelers, February 14, 1990, 4 - 8 P.M., Lily Lake Ballfield for brats & beer picnic (50 people). TAXI LICENSE Renewa 1 COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Joint Cable Commission Councilmember Bodlovick drew Council's attention to the report from the Joint Cable Commission regarding the five-year evaluation of the Franchise. n Garavalia Property Councilmember Farrell initiated discussion of the status of the Garavalia property. It was'suggested Staff review this property. Goal Setting Workshop Councilmember Kimble inquired regarding this year's workshop. Mr. Kriesel will make a recommendation and February 10 was suggested as a possible date. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Stillwater Armory After discussion, it was decided that the Mayor, City Coordinator, Comm. Dev. Director and Councilmember Kimble will develop a recommendation on whether to retain the Armory. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8231 - Vacation of portion of Linden St. ATTEST: pJ~ ~~ [\ 5