Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-27 CC MIN Special Meeting ~ SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 27, 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 Building Official Zepper Fire Chief Seim Public Safety Director Mawhorter Community Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Press: Sharon Baker, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press None Others: r DISCUSSION OF THE NEED TO RETAIN TWO BUILDING INSPECTORS Council and Staff were gathered to discuss the need to retain two Building Inspectors. They discussed the buildin9 activity for the years 1980 - 89, the number of inspections required per building (both residential and commercial) and projected needs for 1990. Also discussed was the possibility of using the second Building Inspector as an Inspector in the Fire Dept., contracting for Building Inspector services and the advantage of the present employee being familiar with the City Codes and terrain. There was some discussion as to the personality and philosophical differences in the Building Dept. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Mayor Abrahamson for a temporary lay-off of one Building Inspector: and including the possibility that the City may have a need in the future to rehire by contract or other means. (Ayes - 2; Nays - 3, Councilmembers Farrell, Kimble and Opheim.) Motion by Councilmember Farrell that there be a review at the end of March regarding the need for retaining a second Building Inspector. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to continue the issue regarding retaining a second Building Inspector until mid-year -- with a review to be held mid-June and action to be effective by July 1, 1990. (Ayes _ 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson). r 1 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Speci al Meeting February 27, 1990 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session to discuss a Labor Relations item will be held after the next meeting. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AT GREELEY ST. AND HIGHWAY 36 Council discussed the recent accident and means to create a safer intersection at Greeley St. and Highway 36. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to increase the hours of traffic enforcement by the City of Stillwater Police Department in the area of the intersection of Greeley St. and Highway 36. (All in favor) . DISCUSSION OF NEW ARMORY Council discussed the committee which will be formed to discuss the new Armory. Councilmembers Bodlovick and Kimble indicated a desire to be on the committee and City Coordinator Kriesel recommended that Comm. Dev. Director Russell and Lyle Doerr, Washington Co., also be appointed. This will be discussed further at the next meeting. o DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE MEETING Mayor Abrahamson announced a meetlng of the Downtown Parking Task Force on March 5, at 4:00 P.M. on the second floor of the St. Croix Club. TAXI SERVICE Council noted they have received some complaints regarding taxi service in the City and will discuss the taxi situation at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M. All in favor. j)4 O~ ATTEST:l1AA..J~ ~~ / CITY CL (' 2