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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-15 CC MIN (' REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 15, 1990 7:00 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 Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell ParKs Director BleKum Public WorKs Director JunKer Public Safety Director Mawhorter City ClerK Johnson Press: Julie KinK, The Courier MiKe MarsniK, Stillwater Gazette Stella Casanova, Emery Barrette, Denny Sullivan, R. Cummings, Ken Duneman, Gene Hennig. r Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 30, 1990 and the Regular and Recessed Meetings of May 1, 1990. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Parks Director - Permits to Consume Motion by Councflmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Permit to Consume for the Hage party at Pioneer ParK on May 19, 1990. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Permit to Consume for the Downtown Council (Taste of the Valley) on June 9 and 10, 1990 in Lowell ParK. (All in favor). . Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Permit to Consume for the Gerald Johnson picnic at Pioneer ParK on June 17, 1990. (All in favor). r 1 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Permit to Consume for the Aronson family picnic at Pioneer ParK on August 11, 1990. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the Permit to Consume for the Mozey wedding party at Pioneer Park on Sept. 1, 1990. (All in favor). 2. Finance Director - Fire Relief Ass'n. Investments Motion by Councllmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to notify the Fire Relief Ass'n. that Council possibly may not approve their funding request in the future if funds are not wisely invested. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - 1, Councilmember Kimble). to approve for the Public WorKs r post a 4. Comm. Development Director - No report. 5. Public Safety Director - August Concerts in Lowell ParK Mr. Mawhorter presented a report stating concerns regarding Police protection for the August concerts in the parK, for which funds have not been provided in the budget. Councilmember Opheim will meet with Mr. Mawhorter to worK out a policy regarding this situation. Update on Downtown ParKing - Handicapped Parking Motion by Councflmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution allowing handicapped identified vehicles to park for any duration of time in any limited time zone area in the downtown with the exception of employee permit zones. (Resolution No. 8283) Ayes - Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 2 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 Council discussed the request of the ParKing Task Force to extend Permit ParKing to Saturdays and the decision was to continue as is (Monday through Friday) because valuable parKing space will be lost. . Persons living in the Downtown Area have complained regarding the parking situation. They will be advised to purchase a permit and parK in Permit ParKing areas. Council advised that persons may purchase a permit for more than one month but not beyond December 31, 1990. r Council discussed the number of permits which shall be sold and decided to sell as many as requested and to monitor permit vs. non-permit parKing availability. Business persons on the north end of town stated they have been left out of the parKing plan. This will be monitored for further action. Councilmember BodlovicK expressed concern regarding a tree which is decreasing visibility at the intersection of Pine St. and County Road 5. This will be reviewed for possible action. Request to film Commercial in Downtown Council discussed the request of Departure Films to film a commercial on Chestnut St. in the Downtown Area. Council decision is to deny the request because of an unreasonable demand on traffic control and it will not be of benefit to the City. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Update on Oak Glen. Council presented a statement from the Oak Glen Negotiating Committee which included a history of the formation of the committee, identification of various concerns for developing a proposal (interests of the City, i.e. payment of delinquent taxes, development of a future plan for development; and concerns of various debtors and neighbors.) They also stated the Committee is very close to recommending a solution for the problem and hope to present this proposal at the June 5, 1990 Council Meeting. A letter was received from Gene Hennig, Attorney for the OaK Glen Homeowners Ass'n., requesting to meet with the Negotiating Committee. Council advised the Homeowner's Ass'n. that a meeting will not be held at this time because it might jeopardize the process of negotiation. Emery Barrette, Chairman of the committee representing the Homeowners, introduced Mr. Hennig, who stated the concerns of the Homeowner's Ass'n. and again requested a meeting with the Committee. Council advised these r 3 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 concerns have been presented previously and again stated they are close to presenting a proposal and will probably do so on June 5. 2. Continuation of review of offer from Cub Foods to maKe available 90 - 100 arKin s aces for ublfc use after 6:00 P.M. weekd s and Saturdays, un ays an ho 1 ays. Communfty Development Director Russell presented the proposal of Cub Foods for shared use of their parKing area in the Downtown which would help to ease parKing in non-use times at an approximate fee of $3,000 per year. He stated some of the cost could be deferred by special events in Lowell Park or MTM train rides. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the agreement with Cub Foods for use of the Cub employee parking lot during non-use times for $3,000, maximum, per year. (All in favor). 3. r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to approve the On-site Sewer Permit for single Family residence for Browns CreeK Heights Addition, 2008 Hazel Ct., BloCK 1, Lot 8, Craig and Sharon Locey, Applicants, including the three conditions, i.e. maximum of three bedrooms, final plans to be reviewed by the Building Dept. and denial of the variance for alternative well system. (All in favor). Discussion followed regarding the extension of a drainage pipe which can be constructed if it does not occur on the City easement. 4. Possible second readin of Ordinance amendin the Precinct boundaries to lnc u e annexe ~ropertles. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to have a second reading and enactment of an Ordinance adding annexed property to Election Precincts within the City of Stillwater. (Ordinance No. 725) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. r , 4 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 informational hearing will be held on June 5, 1990 regarding the Program, with the possibility of setting an Improvement Hearing for June 26 for reconstruction of streets and utilities. 6. Acceptance of progosal to install and approval of Agreement to Pay for sewer line at 26U Wild~ines Lane. Motion by Councilmember Bod ovick. seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the agreement between Vern Hill, Wildpines Lane, and the City of Stillwater regarding the construction of a sewer service. (All in favor). Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:48 P.M. r NEW BUSINESS 1. Posslble Bid Award for Mechanical Maintenance for Cit Hall and Librar u ngs. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the bid award for Mechanical Maintenance for City Hall and Library buildings for Equipment Supply, Inc. (Resolution No. 8284) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Possible first readin of Ordinance re ulatin sa e 0 weapons. City Attorney Magnuson explained the background on this proposed ordinance. Council discussed the elimination of the words "and sale" from the title since it is listed as an exception. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to have a first reading of an ordinance, by title, regulating the possession and discharge of weapons. (All in favor). 3. Review & possible a~proval of "Request for Banner & Waiver" and "Authorfzatlon & Re ease" forms relatfng to banners befng hung ln Downtown area. Council discussed the forms and dropped the word "waiver" since that portion has been dropped from the form. r 5 (" Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng May 15, 1990 Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve "Request for Banner" and "Authorization & Release" forms as drafted by the City'Attorney. (All in'favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of May 15, 1990 including the following: (All in favor) . 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8282). Ayes - Counc lmembers Bodlovick; Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. The following Contractor's Licenses. The Giertsen Co. General Contractor New 14105 13th Ave. No. Plymouth, Mn. 55441 David Lee HendricKson 5969 Stagecoach Trail Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New r HoraK, Inc. 244 So. 4th St. Bayport, Mn. 55003 Bldg. Demolition Tree Trimmers Renewa 1 Chris Peters Construction 2629 Greenmeadow Ct. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 St. Croix Valley Improve. Co. P.O. Box 201 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New General Contractor Renewal Bi 11 Wol fe Excavating, Inc. Excavators New 15567 Jeffrey Ave. No. Hugo, Mn. 55038 3. Set Public Hearin ases: a. CASE NO. SUB/90-22 - A minor subdivision of a 32,005 square foot lot (Lots 7, 4 and 5, Peterson's Addition) into two lots of 10,000 square feet (Lot 7) and 22,005 square feet (Lots 2 and 3) at 1911 West Pine Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Dorothy Gerson, Appl icant. b. CASE NO. SUB/90-23 - A major subdivision of three lots consisting of 21,750, 21,750, and 43,500 square feet into four lots, all of which will consist of 21,750 square feet on Poplar Street between North Fifth (' 6 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 Street and North Everett Street in the RA, Single Family Residential District. Larry Dauffenbach, Applicant. c. CASE NO. SUP/90-24 - A Special Use Permit to construct a 31,086 square foot Auto Service and Retail Service Mallon the Northeast corner of Tuenge Drive and 60th Street North in the IP-C Industrial Park-Commercial District. Marco Construction, Applicant. d. CASE NO. SUP/90-25 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a five bedroom Bed and BreaKfast establishment at 319 West Pine Street in the RCM, Multi-Family Residential District. Bruce and VikKi Brillhart, Applicants. e. CASE NO. SUP/90-26 - A Special Use Permit to conduct a temporary food vending business out of a popcorn wagon East of the Commander Elevator on private property along Nelson Street in the CBD, Central Business District. Kenneth Duneman, Applicant. r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Discussion of Street Vacation a roved for Jerr Cadwell/John Doyle and Pe estrlan asement Council received a petition from the residents in the area of South Grove St. regarding a request for a sidewalK on Pine St. because of elimination of an easement for children to walK to Lily LaKe School. The resident granted the vacation of the street will be contacted to discuss passage to Lily LaKe School in the area of the previous easement. Council Discussion of Various Items Council discussed the request of the St. Croix Valley Rowing Club for use of Kolliner Park. The Club will be responsible for securing all permits, (from St. Joseph's Township, etc.) Discussion also involved Legislative action regarding campaign lawn signs, and recent cuts in local government aids. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) City Coordinator Mr. Krlesel updated Council on the cuts in Local Government Aid which will amount to $64,000 for 1990 and approximately $68,000 in 1991 and the appropriate reductions will be made (possibly from Public Works and Administration). This will be reviewed during the budget process. Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson (' 7 , " Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 15, 1990 City Attorney - Kroestad Develo~ent Agreement Motion y Councflme er Farrell, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to approve the Development Agreement between the City of Stillwater and James and Elaine Krogstad for construction of public improvements. (All in favor). (\ C i ty Engi neer Cotta es of Stillwater, Phase III, L.I. 256 - Ali r. ore up ate ounc on t e cons ruc on 0 e emporary 1 station. The City had been granted an easement across several parcels for construction of a gravity sewer. Heritage Development presented a plan that requested a change from the original alignment. Since then, Heritage is no longer the developer. Mr. Moore aSKed for Council direction on the alignment of the sewer line. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK authorizing the City Engineer to draft a change order regarding the alignment of the sanitary sewer for Cottages of Stillwater, Phase III, L.I. 256 to the original plan. (All in favor). City Attorney - Possible Meetin with Count ourt ouse xpanSlon Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to authorize the City Attorney and Community Development Director to meet with the Washington County Board of Commissioners and OaK ParK Heights Staff to resolve problems regarding County Courthouse expansion. (All in favor). ti 2. ters or r 8 (" r r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng May 15, 1990 3. Letter from Ernst & Young regarding changes to Minnesota Local Government P~ EqUlt~ Law. T s was or informational purposes only. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 P.M. (All in favor). &~~ ATTEST: ~C1 ~~ 'fry CLERK U--- Resolutions: ! No. 8282 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8283 - Authorizing Handicapped ParKing in Time Limited Zones. No. 8284 - Award of Bid for Mechanical Maintenance for City Hall/Library Bldgs. No. 8285 - Accepting changes as recommended by Board of Review. Ordinances: No. 725 - Extending Precinct Boundaries to include annexed properties. 9