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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-03 CC MIN ~ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 3, 1990 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: Councilmember Opheim Also Present: Comm. Dev. Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Public Safety Director Mawhorter Public Works Director Junker Parks Director Blekum Consulting Engineer Moore Acting City Attorney Illka Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: Jim Junker, Jack Evert r INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS Jim Junker - Discussion of Rate Increase for Solid Collection Waste Council met with Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation, to discuss a possible rate increase for Solid Waste Collection. Mr. Junker reported that tipping fees have increased by $18.90 per ton since January 1990, and he is requesting an increase of $2.58 per month per household. Mr. Junker also reported problems with collection because of rain water in trash cans; used oil in unsealed containers; and residents not following the holiday schedule. Council agreed to include these items in the City newsletter. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick for a first reading of an ordinance increasing the rate for solid waste collection to $17.00 per month. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - c Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the Interlachen Dr., 1216 No. Myrtle St., and 1309 So. Director. (All in favor) Farrell, seconded by Councilmember five sewer bill adjustments for 2683 Owens st., 1123 So., 5th st., 1406 W. 4th st., as recommended by the Finance 1 (' stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 3, 1990 2. Parks- Motion Farrell 15 from favor) by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember to approve the permit to consume in Pioneer Park on July 1:00 to 4:30 for the Sandahl family picnic. (All in Motion Farrell consume by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember to deny the request by Dennis Kirk, Inc. for a permit to in Lowell Park on July 21. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the Building Inspector to inspect and report on damage to city park property incurred during installation of a residential swimming pool. (All in favor) 3. Public Works - r Public Works Director Junker informed Council of a request for a No Parking sign for Loading Zone hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a new downtown business. Council agreed that the standard 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Loading Zone hours should be maintained downtown. Mr. Junker informed Council that the ravine in Dutchtown is being cleaned up. 4. Public Safety - Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a pay raise for David Younkin to $8.40/hr. and Michael Jensen to $lO.lO/hr. after successful completion of the Field Training Officer program. (Resolution No. 8317) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Abrahamson Nays - None Farrell, Kimble and Mayor 5. Comm. Dev. Director - Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the making of ten black and white copies of the Downtown Capital Facilities Improvement Program at $20 per copy for sale to the public. (All in favor) r \ 6. Consultina Enaineer - Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember to approve the televising of the downtown sewers approximate cost of $7,000. (All in favor) 2 Farrell at an (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 3, 1990 RECESS Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to recess the meeting at 6:00 p.m. (All in favor) j~ 11/~ ATTEST: ~ ~~ 1CITY CLEp@ Resolutions: No. 8317 - Pay raise for David Younkin and Michael Jensen, Pt.Tm. Police Officers (' (' 3 o RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 3, 1990 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Recording Secretary Schaubach gave the Invocation. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: None Also Present: Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell Consulting Engineer Moore Acting City Attorney Illka Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Dale Thompson, Richard Kilty, Wally Nelson, Jim Hainlen o PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing for consideration of the request for proposed Nursing Home Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Long Term Care Foundation), Series 1990, by Health Dimensions, Inc. for Linden Health Care Center. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 14, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Dale Thompson, president of Health Dimensions, representing the Long Term Care Foundation, purchaser of Linden Health Care Center, explained the nature of the project and of the proposed revenue bonds. Richard Kilty, concerned that holders. The liable. Stillwater resident, stated that the City could be subject to lawsuits Council explained that the City would he was by bond- not be Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. r ~ Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution giving preliminary approval to a project on behalf of The Long Term Care Foundation and its financing under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act; referring the proposal to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for approval; and authorizing the 4 o stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 preparation of necessary documents, with the condition that borrower complete an agreement created by the City's department regarding a payment in lieu of taxes and borrower's tax exempt status. (Resolution No. 8314) the legal the Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution relating to a project on behalf of the Long Term Care Foundation under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act; approving a Joint Powers Agreement relating to the issuance of bonds by the City and authorizing the execution of documents, with the condition that the borrower complete an agreement created by the City's legal department regarding a payment in lieu of taxes and the borrower's tax exempt status. (Resolution No. 8315) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None r 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider the request for a Variance to the lot size requirements for the subdivision of a 13,400 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 6,700 sq. ft. (7,500 sq. ft. required) at 1215 So. Third st. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/90-27. Wallace Nelson, Jr., Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine stated that the Commission voted unanimously to deny the request. Wally Nelson, owner of the property, explained the purpose of his request. Mayor Abrahamson noted that a neighboring property owner, Jim Hain1en, had asked to be heard at the hearing, but was unable to be present at this time. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to table the hearing until a later time during the meeting. (All in favor) c 3. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the rearyard setback requirements (three ft. proposed, ten ft. required) for the construction of a garage addition at 321 W. Olive st. in the RCM, Multiple Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/90-29. Tim Parker and M. Calver, Applicants. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on 5 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Fontaine stated that the Planning Commission approved the request, but later learned that a neighboring property owner was concerned about the garage addition blocking the view from his home. Dan Sample, next door neighbor, addressed the Council and stated that the garage addition would block his dining room window, which is the only window on that side of the house. The applicant, Tim Parker, explained the reasons for his request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Comm. Dev. Director Russell stated that the staff recommended denial of the request because there are locations on site for expansion of the garage, such as rear, and therefore, no hardship has been shown. report other to the r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to deny a variance to the rearyard setback requirements for the construction of a garage addition at 321 W. Olive st., Case No. V/90-29. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell, that if the applicant chooses to expand his garage to the rear, the Variance is pre-granted. (All in favor) 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the sideyard setback requirements (five ft. required, two ft. proposed) for the construction of a garage addition at 122 So. Sherburne St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/90-30. James Kallem, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. The Planning Commission approved the Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. request. Mayor r Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a variance to the sideyard setback requirements for the construction of a garage addition at 122 So. Sherburne St., Case No. V/90-30. (All in favor) 5. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to conduct a mail order business out of an apartment at 1451 So. Greeley st. (Apt. 111) in the RCM, Multiple Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/90-32. Cindy L. Multer, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property 6 (' stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 owners. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit to conduct a mail order business out of an apartment at 1451 So. Greeley st., Case No. SUP/90-32. (All in favor) 6. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for two offices in an existing residential structure (Arlington Apartments) located at 160-200 So. Third st. in the RCM, Multiple Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUP/90-35. Richard Kilty, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. r Mr. Russell stated that exterior changes will be reviewed by the Downtown Design Review Committee. Mr. Fontaine stated that Mr. Kilty believes that office space will be a better use of the building because of the increased traffic in the area. The Planning Commission approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit for two offices in an existing residential structure (Arlington Apartments) located at 160-200 So. Third st., Case No. SUP/90-35. (All in favor) 7. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the front and sideyard setback requirements for the construction of a parking structure along with improving an existing street easement at 160-200 So. Third st. in the RCM, Multiple Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/90-36. Richard Kilty, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated that this request is to provide parking for the apartment and office space. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. r Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Variance to the front and sideyard setback requirements for the construction of a parking structure along with improving an existing street easement at 160-200 So. Third st., Case No. V/90-36. (All in favor) 7 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Rece55ed Meeting 3uly 3, 1990 8. Thi5 i5 the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the lot depth requirement5 (83 ft. prop05ed, 100 ft. required) for a 5ubdivi5ion of a 32,640 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 9,960 sq. ft. (83 ft. lot depth) and 22,680 sq. ft. at 801 W. Pine st. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Ca5e No. V/90-28. James and Ingrid Lund, Applicant5. Notice of the hearing wa5 published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owner5. The Planning Commi5sion approved the request. Council heard the next ca5e before making a deci5ion on thi5 case. 9. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the front yard setback requirements (15 ft. proposed, 30 required for the construction of a home on Willard st. (refer to Case V/90-28) between William and Martha Streets in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Case No. V/90-37. Jame5 and Ingrid Lund, Applicants. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on June 21, 1990 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. r The Planning Commission voted 3-3 on thi5 case. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve a Variance to the front yard setback requirements for the construction of a home on Willard st. between William and Martha Streets as conditioned, with the minimum front yard setback being twenty feet from the front property line, Case No. V/90-37. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve a Variance to the lot depth requirements for a subdivison of a 32,640 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 9,960 sq. ft. and 22,680 sq. ft. at 801 W. Pine st., Ca5e. No. V/90-28. (All in favor) 2. (Continued) Mayor Abrahamson asked Jim Hainlen, 1206 S. Third, for his comments on this Variance request. Mr. Hainlen stated that he is opposed to the Variance because of the historic nature of the neighborhood, and the proposed new house would not be in character with the neighborhood. Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing. r \ Motion by Farrell to subdivision Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember deny a Variance to the lot size requirements for the of a 13,400 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 6,700 sq. 8 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 ft. at 1215 So. Third st., Case No. V/90-27. (All in favor) (Council took a ten-minute recess and reconvened at 8:50 p.m) NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for payment of costs of sewer installation along Neal Avenue by Elaine Krogstad. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the background of the request. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a payment of $1,472.65 to Woodbury Mechanical for extension of 25 feet of sewer line from Sunset Ridge Estates to the north boundary of the Krogstad property. (All in favor) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Final Plat Approval of Minor Subdivision dividing one 15,000 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 7,500 sq. ft. each located at 1214 No. First st. in the RB Two-Family Residential Dist., Case No. SUB/90-4. Marian Knobeck, Applicant. r Motion by Bodlovick Approval into two St., Case Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember to adopt the appropriate Resolution giving Final Plat of Minor Subdivision dividing one 15,000 sq. ft. lot lots of 7,500 sq. ft. each located at 1214 No. First No. SUB/90-4. (Resolution No. 8316) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Special and Regular Meetings - June 19, 1990 Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of June 19, 1990 as presented. (All in favor) CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, Opheim to approve the Consent Agenda the following: (All in favor) seconded by Councilmember of June 19, 1990, including 1. Directina PaYment of Bills. (Resolution No. 8313) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 9 (' r 3. 4 . 5. 6 . 7. r 8. , Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 2. The followina Contractor's Licenses. Budget Construction Waterproofing 1299 Arcade Street St. Paul, Mn 55106 Renewal Tom Geiger Services, Inc. General Contractor 348 Fifth Avenue South Bayport, MN 55003 Renewal Halvorson Masonry Construction Masonry & Brick Work R.R. 3 River Falls, WI 54022 New Carl Heise Excavating Excavators 10425 South Main Street River Falls, WI 54022 New M.J. Moser Construction General Contractor 847 - 19th Avenue West South st. Paul, MN 55075 New Richard Construction Co. 427 River Hills Road River Falls, WI 54022 General Contractor New Rivard Masonry 1474 - 23rd Street Houlton, WI 54082 Masonry & Brick Work Renewal StillH20, Inc. 1167 Parkwood Lane North Stillwater, MN 55082 Excavators Renewal Pacific Pool and Patio 6922 - 55th Street North Oakdale, MN 55109 Installation of Swimming Pools Renewal regarding Lily Lake Ratification of Council Poll of June 20, 1990 Permit to Consume for Trumps Softball Tournament at June 23 & 24, 1990. Ratification of Council Poll of June 21, Permit to Consume for Staples Mills Ass'n. Pioneer Pk. June 25, 1990. Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - st. Mary's Wild Rice Festival, Sept. 9, 1990. Towing License - Stillwater Towing, Inc. Temporary On-sale liquor license - Elks Lodge 1179 Limousine service - Valley Chauffeurs 1990 regarding (Diane Rolliel, Church STAFF REPORTS (continuedl 10 r- stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 3, 1990 1. Consultina Enaineer - Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request by the City's Consulting Engineers to serve as the architects on a project for the Washington County HRA. (All in favor) Mr. Moore informed the Council that the Minnesota PCA not issue any permits for sewer extensions until there official commitment from the City to work on the I problem. will is an & I Motion by Councilmember to direct the City's assessable items from further, to create an favor) Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim Consulting Engineer to separate the 429 the comprehensive Downtown Plan, and alternate mock assessment roll. (All in Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to direct the Community Development Director to contact the PCA to determine what type of commitment is required of the City. (All in favor) C' ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. (All in favor) ~ ~ MAYOR ATTEST: ~ ~ CITY CL Resolutions: No. 8313 No. 8314 - Approving Payment of Bills Preliminary Approval of proposed Nursing Facilities Revenue Bonds Approving Joint Powers Agreement Final Plat Approval of Minor Subdivision Home No. 8315 No. 8316 Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary c 11