HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-08 CC MIN Special Meeting
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
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SPECIAL MEETING:
May 8, 1990
7:00 P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Opheim,
Kimble, Farrell
Mayor Abrahamson
ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
City Coordinator Kriesel,
City Attorney Magnuson
Community Development Director Russell
Recording Secretary Mawhorter
PRESS:
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Sharon Baker, Stillwater Courier
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Discussion followed on the new bridge and City Council
representation at the Public Hearing for the
Stillwater-Houlton River Crossing.
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Councilmember Opheim and Councilmember Kimble were directed
to attend the hearing and present Council views.
Councilmember Opheim was also directed to present information
to the public on the various alternative locations,
elevations, grading, access, and environmental impacts.
A statement will be prepared by the City of Stillwater, with
a follow-up by written comments, and a resolution, reserving
detailed comments for a written comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick
to send out a formal press release containing the City's policy
regarding the need for and desired location of the new bridge.
(All in favor.)
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City Coordinator Kriesel presented the Special Assessment
Policy Considerations to Councilmembers for discussion. Mr.
Kriesel's discussion estimated the impact that the $45 a front
foot assessment for street reconstruction would have on
property taxes. The tax levy could run as high as $1,543,780
per year.
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The City of Stillwater would have to levy in order to repay
the Debt Service. The policy presented by Mr. Kriesel shall be
consistently applied to all street reconstruction projects.
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Members agreed to review the information and requested further
information in order to determine the level of street
improvements needed, along with the level of maintenance
necessary to preserve the existing streets.
Members will also study the information contained in the soon
to be completed pavement management study and have a workshop
at a later date to consider all factors related to street
improvements and assessments.
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No action was taken on the possible date for continuation of
the Public Hearing for L.I. 254, Mulberry, Sherburne and
William Streets. This will be reviewed after the workshop on
assessments for street improvement projects.
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Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell,
to approve the Bald Eagle Water Ski Show on July 28, 1990 (Lumberjack
Days). (All in favor.)
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Councilmember Bodlovick discussed a request from Barb O'Neil,
Oak Park City Council, for Stillwater City Council
representation at a meeting with Washington County and Oak
Park Heights regarding new County facilities on May 17, 1990
at 6:00 p.m. Discussion followed and members agreed Community
Development Director Russell would attend the meeting.
City Administrator Kriesel reminded members of the helicopter
flight to Albert Lea to visit a new armory, scheduled for
May 22, 1990.
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Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. (All in favor.)
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