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Home My WebLink About1990-03-20 CC MIN STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (' REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 1990 7:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Council members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Safety Director Mawhorter Parks Director Blekum Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer More Recording Secretary Karen Mawhorter Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Sharon Baker, The Courier 8eeBQ~8b_QE_~!~YI~e Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed meetings of March 6, 1990, as presented. (All in favor) r !~Q!~!QY8be_8~Q_Q~b~~8I!Q~e 1. Mayor Abrahamson recommended a resolution honoring Jack Shelton for his 29 years of dedicated service with the City of St i llwater. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmenber Kimble to a~opt the appropriate resolution to place a plaque in City Hall honoring Jack Shelton's 29 years of dedicated service to the City. (Resolution No. 8256) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None eI8ELB~eQBIe 1. eYQli!:_!:!Qr:!i!! E1QQQing_er:QQ1~m_QY~_iQ_!!iQr:m_!!~~~r: Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to pay Stillwater H20 Co., Hoffman Electric and Shawn Junker, for costs, estimated at $691.00, incurred from a culvert flooding at 1212 4th Ave. (All in favor) r (1) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 r' B~gY~~i_iQ_e~~_Qi!!_fQ~_iQ~ing_~_Y~hi~!~_QYi_Qf_~_gii~h Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve payment of $37.10 for towing a resident's vehicle from a ditch at 2nd and Nelson Street, . Ayes Councilmember Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays Councilmember Bodlovick B~gY~~i_iQ_hi~~_i~Q_i61_e@~i_iim~_~me!Q~~~~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Kenny Kress (beginning April 1) and Scott Schmidt (beginning April 15) on a part-time basis in the Public Works Dept. (Resolution No. 8257) ;'''ft'':, ::",?1-:'".' Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. ~@~~~_~ng_B~~~~@iiQn B~gY@~i_fQ~_Y~~_Qf_~iQn~~~_~~~~ (' Director Bleckum presented two requests to consume at Park; the first for June 22nd, the Peterson wedding. second, the Vollmer family picnic on June 30, 1990. Pioneer The Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve permit to consume for the Peterson wedding on June 22 and the Vollmer family picnic on June 30 at Pioneer Park. (All in favor.) 3. eY9!iS_2~f~t~ B~~ign~iiQn_Qf_Qffi~~~_8ng~~~_ehQ~m@~~~ Director Mawhorter advised Council that effective April I, Officer Shoemaker was resigning to take a position with St. Paul Police Department. 5me!Q~m~ni_Qf_EY!!=iim~_~Q!i~~_Qffi~~~ Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Davin Miller as a Full time Police Officer effective April 2, 1990. (Resolution No. 8258) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. C' Nays - None (2) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 ~ B~gY~~i_fQ~_~YibQ~i~~iiQn_iQ_~QY~~ii~~_fQ~_~~~i_Iim~_~Qlis~_ Qffis~~~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize an advertisement for Part-time Police Officers. (All in favor). ~mQIQ~m~ni_Qf_~~~t=Iim~_~Qlis~_Qffis~~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution employing Bradly Allen as a Part-Time Police Officer. (Resolution No. 8259) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None B~gY~~i_iQ_QY~sb~~~_8m~~is~n_~~~i_I~~ining_I~Q~~_f~Qm QQn~iiQn_fYnQ_fQ~_ib~_Ei~~_Q~Q~~im~ni Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize purchase of the American Heat Training Tapes for the Fire Dept. (All in favor). r B~QQ~i_Qn_~nfQ~s~m~ni_~siiQn_Qn_~igb~~~_~2 Public Safety Director Mawhorter reported that there have been 91 hours of enforcement and 105 summons written for violations of traffic regulations on Highway 36 from March 3rd. to March 18th. 4. gQn~Yliing_~ngin~~~ I~mQQ~~~~_bifi_ei~iiQn_fQ~_gQit~g~~_Qf_eiill~~i~~L_b~l~_E~2 Council discussed the Temporary Lift Station and the possibility of holding an assessment hearing before the bids are let for the project. Council directed the City Attorney to obtain assessment waivers from the benefiting property owners within the project. B~gY~~i_iQ_~~i_~Yelis_~~~~ing_fQ~_b~1~_E~1~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution to accept the feasibility study and setting a public hearing on April 17th for L.1. 254 improvement of W. Mulberry, N. Sherburne and N. Willian Streets; and allowing Engineering firm to begin surveying for the project.. (Resolution No. 8260) r \ Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None (3) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 t gQmm~nQ~tiQn_fQ~_I~Q_eYQliS_~Q~~e_SmBlQ~~~e Council noted the letter received from a resident thanking Russell Kunde and Delbert Kruse, two Public Works Employees, for their help during a recent ice storm and directed the City Coordinator to draft a letter commending Mr. Kunde and Mr. Kruse for their work. 5. git~_gQQ~Qin~tQ~ City Coordinator Kriesel advised Council that he would have a Fax Machine on demonstration at the City Hall during the week of April 3rd. Ei~et_B~~Qing_Qf_8m~nQm~nt_tQ_~~~~~_~~~~is~_Q~Qin~ns~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to have a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 29.01, Sewer Service Charges. (All in favor) City Coordinator Kriesel advised Council of a workshop set for March 27th at 4.30 regarding setting of new sewer rates. B~gY~et_fQ~_~Be~Q~~l_tQ_eY~Sb~e~_~_el~gy~ ~ Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to purchase a National Register plaque for the Stillwater Bridge, with $200.00 donated by Rivertown Restoration Assoc., to be placed at a location recommended by staff. (All in favor). B~gY~et_tQ_~tt~nQ_~Ynisie~le_~~ngY~t Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to send support staff to the Municipals Banquet on April 26, 1990, at a cost of $17.25 each. (All in favor). eY~blg_!::!s8Bl~!a~ 1. This is the day and time for the Public hearing to consider the proposed modification of the Development Program for Development Dist. No. 1 and the proposed modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans relating to Tax Increment Financing Dist. Nos. 1 through 5, located therein, pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as ammended to reflect increased project costs to be undertaken within Tax Increment Financing Dist. No. 1. Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Courier on February 22, 1990 and sent to School Dist. 834 and Washington County Board. r \ (4) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 I" Arlin Waelti explained proposed Tax Increment Financing changes currently in the Legislature. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Discussion followed on bills in the House and Senate that will eliminate TIF for redevelopment. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution relating to the modification of the modified development program relating to Development Dist. No. 1 to reflect increased project costs and the modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans relating to Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1 through 5, all located within Development District No.1. (Resolution No. 8261) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Y~El~le~sQ_~Ye!~see 1. Second reading of a Parking OrdinaYlce; and resolution setting ~ Parking Ticket Fines. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code by changing Section 51.01 "Parkiy,g Meters" and Section 51.02 "Parking Regulations". (Ordinance No. 721) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council,nember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution setting Parking Ticket Fines and adding "working" days to paragraph seven. (Resolution No. 8262) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Second reading of an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33, Adopting the Minnesota Building Code. c (5) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 (' Motion made by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance ammending Chapter 33 of the Stillwater City Code. (Ordinance No. 722) Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None ~sl:L~!'!El!l!sEE 1. First reading of an Ordinance amending the Stillwater City Charter regarding publication of Campaign Financial Reports. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a first reading of an Ordinance ~mending the Stillwater City Charter regarding publication of Campaign Financial Reports. (All in favor.) QQ~Es~L8!a!;;!l!!28 r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of March 20, 1990 including the following: (All in favor). 1. !2i~~~iing_e~~m~ni_2f_~ill~ (Resolution No. 8253). Ayes - Councilmember Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Q2ni~~~i2~~~_bi~~n~~~. Fireside Corner, Inc. 2700 North Fairview Ave. Roseville, Mn. 55113 Fireplace Installation Renewal Fuhr Trenching 12639 Manning Ave. No. Hugo, Mn. 55038 Excavators Renewal Gabler Brothers Painting 1018 W. Olive St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Painting Renewal Nat'l. Automatic Sprinkler Co. 1612 94th lane, N.E. Blaine, Mn. 55434 Fire Protection Sys. New (" (6) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 r Opus Corporation General Contractor P.O. Box 150 Minneapolis, Mn. 55440 New Randall W. Urtel 16551 Division St. Lakeland, Mn. 55043 General Contarctor New Mark Willis Const. Assoc. 10684 Lansing Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New Western States Fire Protect. Co. Fire Protection Sys. 2300 Territoral Rd. St. Paul, Mn. 55114 Renewal 3. Submission of claim received, for damage to a resident's vehicle by a snowplow, to insurance agency. 4. Set Public Hearing Date of April 3. 1990 for On-Sale Wine & Beer License, Micky's Cafe & Creamery, Grand Garage Bldg., 324 S. Main St. 5. Ratification of Council Poll of March 7, 1990, setting Spec. Mtg. for March 13, 1990 to discuss the Negotiating Comm. for possible ~ purchase of Oak Glen golf Course. 6. Set Public Hearing Date of April 3, 1990 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. V/90-9- Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (ten feet required, five feet requested) conversion of a garage into living space at 406 South Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Crowder, Applicant. for the Hemlock Virgil b. Case No. DP/V/90-10 - Design Permit and Variance to the sign Ordinance for the placement of forty five square foot banner sign on the Old Post Office Building at 220 East Myrtle Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Tom Schweitz, Applicant. c. Case No. SUP/90-12 - A Special Use Permit to conduct an over-the-phone service business at 1405 South Sixth Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Jeffrey H. Skinner, Applicant. d. Case V/90-13 - A variance to the front and rear setback requirements (17 Ft. Front yard and 7 ft. rearyard setbacks requested, 20 ft. front yard and 25 ft. rearyard required) for the construction of a home at 322 West Hickory Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Greg Holmquist, Applicant. c (7) Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 ~ e. Case No. V/90-14 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for 6,482 sq. ft. office building at 201 North Second Street the CBD, Central Business District. George Spevack, Opus Corporation for West Publishing Company, Applicant. a in f. Case No. V/90-15 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for eKpansion of a restrurant/takeout business at 826 South Fourth Street in the CA, General commercial District. Donald Istel, Applicant. g. Case No. V/90-16 - Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance (access to a public street) for the placement of a driveway over public property, an unimproved road, at Hazel and Third Streets in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Don Baker, Steve Erban, and Joe Gould, Applicants. h. Case No. PUD/88-71 - PUD Amendment for parking lot location for the Washington County Government Center office eKpansion at 14900 North 61st Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Washington County, Applicant. r ~QY~~!b_BsQYsgI_!!s~g Mayor Abrahamson announced that David Paradeau of the Minnesota Zephyr requested a workshop to discuss on-site plans of the Mn. Zephyr's depot/museum and current position with the purchase of the property which is occupied by the Zephyr at 601 N. Main. A meeting has been scheduled for April 10, 1990 at 4:30 P.M. Mayor Abrahamson presented other Councilmembers with a newspaper article dealing with Oak Glen. Discussion followed. gI8EE_Bs~QBIg_i~Qntin~~QL ~it~_8ttQ~n~~ E@i~m~@QQ~~_g~~~~_~@~~=~g_~lsim Mr. Magnuson presented a settlement received from the League of Minn. Cities Insurance Trust for the sewer back-up claims in the Fairmeadows area. Discussion followed which included the possibility of receiving a quote for a smaller deductible portion on the insurance. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the amount of $2,055.01 from GAB Business Services, Inc. on behalf of the League of Minn. Insurance Trust as a settlement in the Fairmeadows sewer back-up claim, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Policyholder's Release. (All in favor) (8) r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 r aQJ:QYB~!!!~~I Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting 8.45 P.M. CAll in ravor). Blill!Q!yUQ!!!H No. 8253 Directing Payment or Bills. No. 8255 - Placement or Plaque at City Hall honoring Jack Shelton. No. 8257 - Employing Ken Kress & Scott Schmidt part-time in the Public Wks. Dept. - Employing Davin Miller as Full Time Police Orricer. - Employing Bardley Allen as Part-Time Police Orricer. - Accepting Feasibility Report & Setting Public Hearing ror L. I. 254. No. 8251 - Modirication or Plan ror TIF Dev. Dist No. 1 and Financing ror Dist. 1 - 5. Setting Parking Ticket Fines. No. No. No. 8258 8259 8250 No. 8252 Q!:Q.!n~n~~~.!. No. 721 No. 722 Parking Meter Ordinance Amendment. Adopting "AppendiK E" or State Building Code. r -~~-M"VO'---------------- (9) r , j