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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-06 CC MIN r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 6, 1990 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 4:40 P.M.), Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Finance Director Deblon Parks Director Blekum City Clerk Johnson Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press r Others: None STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director Attendance at Accountin~ Seminar Motion by Councilmember Bod ovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the attendance of the Finance Director at an accounting seminar in St. Paul on February 15, 1990. (All in favor). 2. Public Safety Director Charge for Contract Police Services Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the rate of $13.50 per hour for contract police services in 1990. (All in favor). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting February 6, 1990 4. Public Works Director - No report. 5. Community Development Director Conference for Buildin Ins ector Mr. Russel requeste approva or attendance of Mr. Rylander at an ICBO conference on March 19 and 20, 1990. Council will consider this request after a decision is made on whether to retain two building inspectors. Downtown Action Committee Workshop with Council Council set the date of March 1, 1990 at 4:00 P.M. to meet with the Downtown Plan Action Committee. 6. Parks Director - No report. 7. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. r. Nays - None 8. City Clerk Discussion of Free Parking for Exhibitors at Various Festivals Council directed that two-hour and four-hour free parking is sufficient for exhibitors at various festivals and fairs conducted in the City. State Munici~al Clerk's Conference at Brainerd Motion by Counci member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the attendance of the City Clerk at the annual Municipal Clerk's Ass'n. conference in Brainerd March 21 - 23, 1990 at an approximate cost of $400. (All in favor). (Councilmember Kimble arrived at 4:40 P.M.) 9. City Coordinator Securlty System for Citf Hall Motion by Councilmember Bod ovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the installation of a security system for City Hall, with an installation cost of $1,500 and $18 per month for maintenance. (All in favor) . Goal Setting Workshop Council approved the change of dates for the goal setting workshop from February 10 to March 3, 1990. c 2 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting February 6, 1990 RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 4:45 P.M to Executive Session. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8239 - Placing Leslie Wardell, Craig Crea & Duane Maciej on part-paid full-time basis in the Fire Dept. No. 8240 - Accepting Work & Authorizing Final Payment for L.I. 255, Sunset Ri dge Estates. ATTEST: ~)4 tAu;c~ 3 ~ RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 6, 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 Plan. Com. Chair Fontaine Public Safety Director Mawhorter Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer VanWormer Finance Director Deblon Ass't. Planner Pung-Terwedo Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Press: Sharon Baker, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Leonard Feeley, Chance Kriesel, Tom Hay of Dorsey-Whitney Law Firm, Jennifer Tschumper of Chamber of Commerce, Mike Robertson, Don Broman, Jeff Lundeen, Kevn VanRiedel, Jim Kriesel, Shelly Miller, Mary Huss, Pat Tierney, Don Junker, Dr. Ferguson, Joan Norman. r Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 9, 1990 and Regular Meeting of January 16, 1990 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Tram 250 Bike Race Presentation. Shelly Miller and Mary Huss made a presentation on behalf of the MUltiple Sclerosis Society and the Tram 250 Bike Race across Minnesota, which will be held this coming summer and will have its conclusion in Stillwater. 2. Tom Hay - Update on Oak Glen Golf Course. Tom Hay, of the Dorsey Whitney Law firm, updated the Council on the Oak Glen financial problems and the option of the City for possible purchase of the golf course. r 1 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 Council set the date of February 20, 1990 at 4:30 P.M. for a workshop with Mr. Hay on further discussion of the possible purchase of the Oak Glen Golf Course, and a written report will be available at that time. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to set a public hearing for consideration of possible purchase of the Oak Glen Golf Course for March 6, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. with advertisement of the hearing to be in The Courier, Gazette and St.Croix Valley Press newspapers. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:03 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider the request of Eileen V. Meister for a transfer of an Off-Sale Liquor License for a liquor store facility located at 117 West Churchill St. Notice of the Hearing was published in The Courier on January 25, 1990. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by the request for the possible transfer of an Churchill St. to the February 20th meeting. Councilmember Farrell to continue Off-Sale Liquor License at 117 W. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on the West Stillwater Business Park Plan, a component of the City Comprehensive Plan, which includes the lands between So. Greeley St. on the east and Long Lake on the west, Highway 36 on the south and W. Orleans and Benson Farm lands on the north. Notice of the Hearing was published in The Courier on January 25, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell presented the West Stillwater Business Park Plan which was begun at City Council direction after the Woodland Lakes project failed. Mr. Russell stated the committee who developed the plan had Staff and Engineering assistance and he included a description of the Business Park, a list of goals and objectives to guide development of the area and a land use plan. Extensive discussion also included the possible connection of Pine Tree Trail to West Orleans Street and provision for a community center. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine stated the Planning Commission reviewed the plan and recommended approval with two exceptions -- the area west of Co. Rd. 5, in Stillwater Township, should be given a zoning designation if and when it is annexed: and more study should be made of the Pine Tree Trail extension. 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 Consulting Engineer Van Wormer explained the traffic plan and concerns regarding Pine Tree Trail being used for a through street to the business park. r Pat Tierney, 717 Pine Tree Trail stated concern about the traffic estimate presented and asked Council to deny the plan. Jim Kriesel, 615 Pine Tree Trail, stated the property lines on Pine Tree Trail are wrong for about two blocks. If traffic increases in this area, it will only compound the problem. Don Junker, 1717 W. Pine St., added that the Benson farm would be the best place for a park. Dr. Ferguson, 62nd St. No., stated a concern for the township land to remain single-family. Joan Norman, 1281 W. Orleans St., is concerned about the extra traffic that would be generated in the neighborhood and likes the concept of a park next to her house. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing and Council discussion followed. City Attorney Magnuson discussed the zoning of the Benson property which can take place after it is annexed. Extensive discussion followed regarding addition of a Community Center. The Council felt this may be a good place to relocate the Armory in combination with use as a community center. Further study would be needed. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the West Stillwater Business Park Plan as proposed with the inclusion of wording to allow the Armory/Community Center in the Ind. Park area and Pine Tree Trail shall be restricted to its current limits. (Resolution No. 8241) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 9:55 P.M. 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider modification of a previously approved PUD for a 56-unit townhouse apartment complex, retail development and office building, to preliminary plat approval for a multi-family residential PUD consisting of 14 six-plex condominium units at the northeast corner of Highway 5 & Orleans St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Heritage Development Corp., Applicant. Case No. PUD/89-82. r 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 Notice of the Hearing was published in The Courier on January 25, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the plan to modify the original Cottages of Stillwater PUD which was approved approximately one year ago. The current proposal is for 84 units of townhouse condominium units along Cottage Drive. He recommended that no units be built until the sanitary sewer service is in place. Further discussion involved a proposed Lift Station. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the modification. r Kevin Van Riedel, representing Heritage Development, requested a permit be issued for a model home and also suggested that there is no need for additional parking spaces per building. Council disagreed, stating there is a need for additional parking for guests, etc. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the revised PUD for multi-family residential units consisting of 14 six-plex condominium units at the northeast corner of Highway 5 & Orleans St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned: with a building permit to be issued for one model unit, not to be occupied until the sewer is constructed, Heritage Dev. Corp., Applicant. Case No. PUD/89-82. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Farrell. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Six-Month Review of Special Use Permit for a Billiard Hall at 14470 No. 60th St. Mr. Russell stated a six-month review and discussion of police reports was made of the above establishment by the Planning Commission. The conclusion was that the type of activity reported is not excessive, most of the calls were generated by the pool hall for help in controlling unruly incidents and the owners have support of their fellow occupants. The owners will keep control over what is going on. Public Safety Director Mawhorter stated the owner is working with the Police to rectify the problems. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to continue the Special Use Permit for a 21,500 sq. ft. Billiard Hall at 14470 No. 60th St., with another review of the facility in six months, Jeff Lundeen, Applicant. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Resubdivision request for Block 1, the Cottages of Stillwater, from three lots to sixteen lots at the northeast corner of Highway 5 and Orleans St. r 4 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 r in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Heritage Development Corp., Applicant. Case No. SUB/89-83. Notice of the Hearing was published in The Courier on January 25, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained this is a companion request of the previous PUD request and has the same conditions and parking as the previous application. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve a Resubdivision request for Block 1, Cottages of Stillwater, from three lots to sixteen lots at the northeast corner of Highway 5 & Orleans St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Heritage Dev. Corp., Applicant, Case No. SUB/89-83. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 2. Request for extension of time limits to connect Overlook Inn, 210 E. Laurel St. to City sewer line. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request for the Overlook Inn, 210 E. Laurel St., for a two-month extension to connect to City sewer line. (All in favor). 3. Request for Variance to the State Standards for location of an on-site sanitar sewer system for Lot 8, Block 1, Browns Creek Hei hts u lVlslon, Tor Hansen, owner. Comm. Dev. Director Russell reported to Council that the applicant requesting a variance to State Standards for location of on-site sewer system for a lot in the Brown's Creek Subdivision has withdrawn his request at this time. 4. Authorization to issue Certificate of Com letion for INCSTAR office Ul 1 ng oca e at 9 ort western ve. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize execution of a Certificate of Completion for the IncStar project: and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. (All in favor). 5. Possible second readin~ of the Noise Ordinance. The Noise Ordinance wi 1 be contlnued untll the February 20, 1990 meeting. 6. Feasibility Report for L.I. 262, Krogstad property. Acceptance of the Feasibility Report for L.I. 262, Krogstad Addition, was continued until the applicant reviews the cost factors. NEW BUSINESS 1. Possible first readin of ordinances the proce ure or eSlgn reVlew ln Code b r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to amend the Design Review Ordinance to establish the Heritage Preservation Commission as the Design Review Committee. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to amend the Design Review Ordinance & Preservation Comm. Ordinance to allow the Planning Staff to review & grant sign permits in Downtown Stillwater if they are consistent with Sign Ordinance & Downtown Design Guidelines. (All in favor) 2. Designation of Delegate to EMS Council. Motion by Councilmember Dpheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to reappoint Councilmember Bodlovick as Delegate, Tim Bell as First Alternate, and Councilmember Kimble as Second Alternate to the Washington County EMS Council. (All in favor). 3. Landowner's Bill of Rights for DNR Boat Access. Council noted receiving the Minnesota DNR Landowner's Bill of Rights, as it relates to the St. Croix River Boat Access Development, and authorized signing of the receipt. r CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Consent Agenda of February 6, 1990, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 8238) 2. The followin9 Contractors Licenses: Giebler Woodworklng General Contractor Renewal 7D6 West Hickory Street Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Noah Bridges Carpentry 6712 Emerson Ave. No. Brooklyn Center, Mn. 55430 General Contractor New Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Sign Erection Renewal Woodsmith Builders 419 West Maple Street Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New Yaeger Company, Inc. 10520 Stone Bridge Trail Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New r 6 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 3. Submission of claim to City's Insurance Agent regarding an incident at Northland Park. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Discussion of "Task Force Times" Extenslve discussion followed regarding appointment of the Downtown Business Parking Task Force Members and an inflammatory comment printed in "The Task Force Times". Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim that inasmuch as a meeting of the Downtown Parking Task Force and Downtown Plan Implementation Committee took place at City Hall where "The Task Force Times" was distributed, which contained a comment maligning City Staff, that the City go on record in a statement to the employees that this was not an official sancti oned statement by any City body authori zed by the Counci 1 agai nst the Staff and the City of Stillwater apologizes that the information was printed and distributed. (All in favor). r Appointment of Downtown Business Parking Task Force Committee Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint the following people to the Downtown Business Parking Task Force Committee: (All in favor). Ri chard Chil son David Anderson John Bourdaghs Cooie Mellen Carl Ranum Paul Simonet Di ck S lacht a Dave Swanson Dave Mawhorter COMMUNICATIONS/FYI 1. Application for MWCC General Advisory Committee Appointment. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to endorse the appointment of Mayor Abrahamson to the General Advisory Committee to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. (All in favor). 2. Letter from Susan Supina - Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission. Councll directed a letter of thanks be forwarded to Susan Supina for her work on the Park & Recreation Commission. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to appoint Doug Hartman to the Park and Recreation Board to replace Susan Supina, who has resigned. (All in favor). 3. Letter of application from Harry Peterson for Port Authority appointment. Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councllmember BodloV1Ck to appoint Harry Peterson to the Port Authority. (All in favor). r 7 ~..~. r ("\ (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting February 6, 1990 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 7. Designatlon of Public Hearing Date for Modification of Tax Increment Dist. 11 to include Desch Office Bldg. Motion by Councilmember Klmble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution setting March 20, 1990 for a Public Hearing on modification to Tax Increment Dist. #1 for the Desch Office Bldg. (Resolution No. 8242). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 P.M. (All in favor). Resolutions: No. 8238 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8241 - Amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the West Stillwater Business Park. No. 8242 - Setting March 20, 1990 for Public Hearing for Modification of Tax Increment Dist.#1 (Desch Office Bldg.) ATTEST: 1Ja/l; JuJU ~~ ICITY CLERK 8 RECORD 01" EXECIlTIVI!. SIlSSION Date convened: Tue~day, February 6, 1990 Tilneconvened: 4:45 p.m. Tizrteadjourned: 5,15 p.m. Members present: Bod-Lovick, Kimble, Opheilll, Farrell and Hayor Abrahamson Members absent: Nane IIlsopresent: City Coordinator ~rtesel, City Attorney Magnuson Purpose of Executive Session, Development Corporation. To discuss possible foreclosure of Oak Glen Actiont.aken, Directed ntaffto contil1ue to work to renolve Oak Glen situation. IIttenL: , 4;?:d//;{ ~J' CityCoordin"tor ,