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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-08 CC MIN Special Meeting STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING r 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 B~~I~~_QE_~Q~~~~Ie_Q~_~~~_~BI~~~ Discussion followed on the new bridge and City Council representation at the Public Hearing for the Stillwater-Houlton River Crossing. r 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.) ~~~~18b_8~~~ee~~~I_~Qbl~Y 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. r 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. Stillwater City Council Meeting Special Meeting Page 2 r 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. ~Yb~~BBYLe~~B~YB~~_8~~_~lbbI8~_eIB~~I_~Y~bl~_~~8BI~~_~8I~,b~l_e~~ 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. ~8b~_~8~b~_~8I~B_e~l_e~Q~ 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.) r QI~~B_~Yel~!iee 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. 8~';[QYB~~~~I Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. (All in favor.) ~, --~~-~(~-~--- M:;yt;. r