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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-10 CC MIN Special Meeting STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING r SPECIAL MEETING: April 10, 1990 4:30 P.M. PRESENT. Councilmembers Bodlovick, Opheim, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Coordinator Kriesel, City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell PRESS: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Sharon Baker, Stillwater Courier ~1~~~~gI8_~~~~YB Informal discussion was held with David Paradeau regarding enlargement of the Minnesota Zephyr Depot to approKimately three times the original proposed size. The enlargement would incorporate a logging and rail museum as an attraction. Cost of the building was estimated at $600,000. r The proposed building would require more parking than would be available at the present site. The estimated time of completion would be approKimately two years. Members agreed that the City property to the South would be best used as a shared parking facility with the downtown businesses in the area. Council suggested that Mr. Paradeau work with Mr. Russell, Community Development Director, for the purchase and development of the depot and the City Attorney, David Magnuson, was directed to prepare a development agreement for the project. Mr. Paradeau requested a first right of refusal if the City should decide to sell adjacent property in the future. Council directed the City Attorney to include this in the development agreement for further consideration. ~~~h1DQ_~.~m1!~ Holders of parking permits have requested refunds for permits which were issued prior to the removal of the meters, when the fee covered the subsequent period. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to allow for a credit toward a permit for holders of permits prior to the removal of the meters, when the fee covered the subsequent period. CAll in favor) c STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL SPEC I AL MEET! NG APRIL 10, 1990 (' Q!!::!s!L!i!Y!i!l~s!i!!i! City Administrator, Nile Kriesel, announced that Mayor Abrahamson was appointed to the Metro Wast~ Control Commission's General Advisory Committee, and Mr. Kriesel also inrormed the council that the dump site would be open on Saturdays between 8.00 A.M. and 12.00 noon. Jim Junker will have someone available at these times to control the volume or dumping and veriry residency. Mr. Kriesel also inrormed the Council about a meeting scheduled by the Washington County Board ror Wednesday, April 18, 1990 to discuss the Law Enrorcement Facilities annexation and other County building plans with the Cities or Stillwater and Oak Park Heights. 8!h!QY!l~!!!s!H Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn at 6.00 P. M. (All in ravor) r ---;)4- Mayor ATTEST. }J1Aj~ ~~-=--Cify r