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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-18 CC MIN ~ SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 18, 1990 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: Others: Jim Junker, Chad Junker r JIM JUNKER, JUNKER SANITATION - DISCUSSION OF CURBSIDE RECYCLING. Jim JunKer, of Junker Sanltatlon, Inc., presented the operating statement and calculations for Junker Recycling, Inc. They are presently picKing up recyclables every other week which amounts to approximately ten days per month in Stillwater and have an operating deficit of $27,729 for the period of October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1990. Mr. Junker requested a $.65 per month increase per household, for a total of $1.40 per month per household, and also to increase pick-up to every week. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the increase of $.65 per month per household, with weekly pick-up, effective October 1, 1990, for recycling in the City of Stillwater. (All in favor). Mr. Kriesel stated he has been informed by Washington Co. that the City will receive a subsidy for recycling in 1991 of at least the same amount as was received in 1990 and there may be no increase in the billing to City residents. Also, weekly pick-up will start about the second week in October. Council noted that Fall Clean-up Days will be on October 13 & 14 and 20 & 21, 1990. RELOCATION OF SEWER & WATER SERVICE AT 517 W. MULBERRY ST. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to authorize the City to relocate a sewer and water service from 513 W. Mulberry St. to 517 W. Mulberry St., to award a bid in the amount of $2,600 to o 1 (' , r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 18, 1990 Croixland Excavating, and to assess the property at 517 W. Mulberry St. for the costs. (All in favor). RECESS Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to recess the meeting at 4:57 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: tJatf ~~/=R~ 2 ~~ffll~ n REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September IS, 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 Press: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Director BleKum Public Safety Director Mawhorter Arena Manager Bielenberg Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: n Others: LaVonne Simon, Pam Seekel, Sue Stickan, C. Michael Wilson, Al Ranum, Margie Seim, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Shad, Ron Langness, Mr. Cunningham, Bill Stouvenal, Pat Kohoutek, Mike Hudson, John Harry, Babette Regan, Dale Johnson, Steve Solomenson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the meetings of August 21, August 2S, and August 31, 1990 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Recognltlon awards were presented to three City Staff for 25 years of dedicated service. The honorees are LaVonne Simon, Senior Account Clerk, C. Michael Wilson, Jr. Parkkeeper, and Gordon Seim, Fire Chief. STAFF REPORTS 1. Fire Chlef - No report. 2. Parks Director - Arena Manager Bielenberg requested approval of equipment purchases for the Lily Lake Ice Arena. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the purchase of one Smart Drive Refrigeration Controller at an n 1 r r ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 approximate cost of $16,000 and protective netting for the ceiling at an approximate cost of $1,500 for the Lily Lake Ice Arena. (All in favor). 3. Community Development Director - No report. 4. Public Safety Director - Mr. Mawhorter announced he had been appointed to the Minnesota Transportation Safety Advisory Council and will serve until 1992. Purchase of Sound Meter Device Motion by Councilmember Klmble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the purchase of a sound meter an an approximate cost of $1;400 for the Police Dept. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Board of Appeal Hearing to a Uniform Fire Code violation for Quality Auto Body and Boat, 501 No. Main St., Stillwater, Mn., Patrick Kohoutek. Fire Chief Seim explained Mr. Kohoutek's spray painting booth is not in compliance with the Fire Code -- the Building Official was not called to do a final inspection, the booth is constructed out of sheet rock and it does not have a sprinkling system. Mr. Kohoutek stated he asked Building Official Zepper how to construct the booth and received approval for his plans. He thought he was up to code. He also stated Mr. Zepper said he did not have to have a sprinkling system. Bill Stouvenal, owner of the property at 501 No. Main St., confirmed everything stated by Mr. Kohoutek and knows that Mr. Zepper reinspected the building. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, to continue the public hearing for the appeal to a Uniform Fire Code violation for Quality Auto Body and Boat, 501 No. Main St., until the October 2, 1990 meeting; and directing Staff to determine facts so Council can take informed action. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:25 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Falrmeadows Sewer Back-u~ Dan Cunningham, 302 Laurle Ct., presented his bill for the clean-up of his home due to a sewer back-up on Sept. 13, 1990. 2 - ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 Consulting Engineer Moore discussed the problem and possible solutions to the sewer back-up problems which may be due to a root system in the pipe. They will televise the sewer line to discover what happened, check the lift station and possibly calibrate the pumps, check the pipe size, etc. Mr. Moore will report on this item at the next Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell that the Consulting Engineer and the City Staff work together, with the highest priority, toward resolving problems regarding the sewer back-up in the Fairmeadows neighborhood. (All in favor). Mike Hudson, 213 Fairmeadows, asked questions about the structure of the sewer and Mr. Moore replied that the lift station was sized to accommodate that area. r City Attorney Magnuson advised the City to notify the insurance company to investigate the claims before any payment is made or the whole claim may be denied. It was noted that the insurance agent has been notified. Mr. Magnuson will notify the insurance company in the morning to move with top priority on this matter. John Harry, stated he had claims in excess of $5,000. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution calling for sale of $1,350,000 G.O. ca~ital Outlay Bonds. Motion by Councllmember BOdlovick, seconded by Counci member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $1,350,000 General Obligation Capital Outlay Bonds on Oct. 16, 1990. (Resolution No. 8361) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Placement of Sto~ Si~ns at So. Third & Orleans Streets D1Scusslon lnclu ed he hazardous sltuatlon at thlS lntersection -- it is near the school and there have been several accidents there. Council noted this is a county road and would need county participation for the signs. Mrs. Jean Shad, 1345 So. Third St., stated the neighborhood wrote a letter to Washington Co. with a petition requesting the stop signs and have received no response from the County. Babette Regan, So. Third St., added that the problems are due to the Anderson traffic and other traffic who avoid the stoplights downtown and use this route as a way to get around downtown. r 3 - - o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 r City Coordinator Kriesel stated he has been informed by Dan WisniewsKi, Washington Co. Public Works Dept., that they have started a study and will have a report by the next Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution encouraging Washington County to place four-way stop signs at Orleans and Third St. to eliminate hazardous conditions. (Resolution No. 8362) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Request to use North William Street for access to Lots 6 & 7. A. E. Ranum, Applicant. Mr. Ranum explalned he plans to build on the two lots and has been informed by Mr. Russell that the 30 ft. street in front of the lots is not improved. In order to gain access from Linden St., he has to have permission of the Council. Mr. Russell commented further. It also was noted that the other lots further north could also use the access. Dale Johnson, 415 No. Greeley St., stated he bought his lot because the backyard was quiet and he does not want a development in his backyard. Another neighbor stated he thought no street would go in that area. He also would like to make sure that if Mr. Ranum develops this property, he would also have access to the driveway. Steve Solomenson, 802 W. Mulberry St., stated a concern for the children in the neighborhood if the driveway access is approved and a duplex is built. Also, Mr. Ranum's lot has some junk stored on it -- several vehicles, old railroad ties, etc. and needs to be cleaned up. This should be a condition of the easement. Mr. Ranum replied that he has cut down logs on the lot and has a piCK-Up truck to haul it away. Also, other people have put junk on his property. Bill Lynott, 717 W. Linden, asked if there is sewer available for these lots. He has been told that the sewer lines in Linden are capable of handlin9 the homes that are there now and no more. Mr. Moore responded that a six-inch pipe would handle most homes and an eight-inch would be even better. Mr. Lynott stated further that there was a request for a new home and they were told that the sewer could not handle an additional load. There may be a need for a larger sewer and then the neighbors would be assessed for it. He thinks the other neighbors need to be involved and the procedures ~ 4 - ~ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 should be changed to include all the neighbors, not just the ones adjacent to the property. One of the neighbors asked if the driveway would have to be improved and Mr. Russell stated this could be part of the conditions. Further discussion by Staff included the conditions in the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances regarding this issue. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to refer the request for use of a portion of No. Williams unimproved right-of-way, north of Linden St., for driveway access to vacant Lots 6 and 7 to the Planning Dept. and Planning Commission for further study. (All in favor). Council also directed that a report on the sewer size and capacity also be added. Dale Johnson again stated the lot should be cleaned up and Council advised him to contact the Police Dept. to have it reviewed. 4. Re uest for authorization to use $2,500 from Downtown Feasibilit Study ccount to prepare owntown n ryway eSlgn an an rOJec or rst Phase Construction. Mr. Russell explalned that because some concerns were raised regarding the bluff lighting and entrance signage aspects of the Downtown Improvement Program, the Downtown Action Committee has requested the Historic Preservation Commission to worK with Staff and Consultants in preparing an entryway plan and improvement program. Discussion followed which included retaining and maintaining the old bridge. Mr. Russell stated that removing the old bridge as part of construction of the new bridge is not part of Mn/DOT's plan. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to authorize the hiring of a design consultant, at an approximate cost of $2,500, for preparation of the Downtown Entryway Plan and Improvement Program. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Mayor Abrahamson). 5. Request correction of Deed - Overman Estate. Motion by Councilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the correction to a deed regarding a parcel of land conveyed to the Irving H. Overman estate; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign. (All in favor). 6. Change Order No.6 - Forest Hills/T.H. 36 Frontage Rd. 5 - o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize Change Order No.6, in the amount of $25,670.50, for L.I. 251, Forest Hills/T.H. 36 Frontage Rd. project. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 1. Posslble second reading of Ordinance adopting new BUildin~ Code. Clty Attorney Magnuson requested thls ltem be tabled untl a later date and Council concurred by delaying the second reading of a possible ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code, Chap. 33, Subd. 4, by including the new Building Code, until a later date. 2. Possible second reading of Ordinance amending BUildiiG Permit Fees. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilme er Farrell to have a second reading and enactment of an Ordinance amending Building Permit Fees. (Ordinance No. 737) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Councilmember BodlovicK, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing Building Permit Fees. (Resolution No. 8363) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of September 18, 1990, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 8370). Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovlck, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 2. The following Contractor's Licenses: A & B Constructlon General Contractor New 13452 Goodview Ave. No. Hugo, Mn. 55038 Steven Carlson 348 So. 4th St. Bayport, Mn. 55003 Dennis Dame Construction Box 513 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Paul Davis Systems of Southwest Minneapolis 1621 E. 79th St., Suite 127 Minneapolis, Mn. 55425-1146 Dale Sorenson Co. 150 W. 88th St. Bloomington, Mn. 55420 Svendsen Builders 171 Fifth St. No. Bayport, Mn. 55003 3. Set Public Hearing Date of October 2, 1990 for the following Planning Cases: a. CASE NO. SUB/90-51 - Resubdivision of two lots of approximately 8,105 and 13,800 sq. ft. into two lots of approximately 8,905 and 13,000 sq. ft. located at 813 No. Everett St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Herman & Shirley Duckworth, applicants. b. CASE NO. SUP/90-52 - Special Use Permit for the placement of a permanent forty sq. ft. sign at St, Croix Catholic School, 621 So. Third St., in the RCM, Medium Density Residential Dist., Robert Mike, Principal, applicant. c. CASE NO. V/90-55 - Variance to the sideyard setbacK requirements (five ft. requlred, two ft. requested) for the construction of a 72 sq, .ft. garage at 617 W. Olive St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Joe & Barbara Schmotter, applicants. d. CASE NO. V-90-56 - Variance to the 20,000 sq. ft. lot size requirement for the placement of a septic system on an existlng lot at 1911 No. Second St. in the RB, Single-Family Residential Dist., Jon Lentz, applicant. e. CASE NO. SUP/90-54 - Special Use Permit for the placement of an overflow 54 space parking lot on Greeley St. for Lakeview Memorial o r General Contractor Renewal General Contractor New General Contractor New Plumbing Renewal General Contractor New 7 - r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng September 18, 1990 Hospital and St. Croix Valley Clinic at 919 W. Anderson St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Gary W. Moody, applicant. f. CASE NO. SUB/90-58 - Final Plat Approval for Phase I, Forest Ridge Add., including 18 zero lot line duplex lots in the RB; Two-Family Residential Dist., Lawrence Rose, applicant. g. CASE NO. PUD/90-57 - Final approval for Phase I, Forest Ridge Add., an 18 lot Planned Unit Development (a part of the previously approved 42 lot subdivision) in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Lawrence Rose, applicant. h. CASE NO. V/90-53 - Variances to the east & west sideyard setback requlrements (ten ft. required, six ft. proposed) for an 89 stall parking lot and number of signs allowed (one allowed, four proposed) located east of Kangaroo Storage on Highway 36 Frontage Rd. in the BP-C Business Pk. Commercial Dist., Paul Pink and Assoc., Inc. i. CASE NO. SUP/90-59 - Special Use Permit to conduct a small office business out of a residential home at 2527 Interlachen Dr. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Thomas & Debbie Odell, applicants. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Two Hour Parkin Desi nation on South Second St. or ra amson repor e a some us nesses on South Second Street, south of Olive St., have problems with the two-hour parking regulation. Mayor Abrahamson will refer this to the Parking Task Force Committee. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) City Coordinator - Council concurred with Mr. Kriesel's recommendation that Comm. Dev. Director Russell meet with and assist the Port Authority to develop a written policy for the use of the levee and to include commercial operations. Donation of $100 to Explorer Scouts Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to give $100 to the Explorer Scouts for their help with traffic control and distribution of a survey to residents during the Household Hazardous Waste collection on September 8, 1990. (All in favor). City Attorney Posslble Change to Ward System on Election Ballot Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the ballot question of whether the City should change to a-Ward system for elections and to place this item on the ballot for the November 6 General Election. (All in favor). 8 - -'~ r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 1990 Council also directed that information be published for residents on this subject so they are aware of what the ballot question entails. Consulting EnRineer Change Order o. 1 - Mul berrf St., L. I. 254 Motion by Councllmember BodloV1C , seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve a Change Order for L.I. 254, Mulberry St. project for-a watermain and addition of sewer service for an approximate total of $13,540. (All in favor) . COMMUNICATIONS/RE~UESTS 1. St. Croix Val ey Clinic - Letter of explanation to neighbors regarding overflow parking problem. No action was taken. r 2. Stillwater Elks request to again use Lily LK. tennis courts for Christmas tree sales. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request of the Stillwater Elks for use of the Lily Lake tennis courts to sell Christmas trees beginning on Nov. 23. (All in favor). 3. Citizen concerns regarding increase in garbage bill. No acti on taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M. All in favor. ATTEST: p)~ ~/1rf~~ ~a~""""'" Resolutions: No. 8361 - Calling for Sale of $1,350,000 G.O. Capital Outlay Bonds. No. 8362 - Requesting Washington County placement of Stop Signs at Orleans & Third Streets. No. 8363 - Establishing Building Permit Fees. No. 8364 - ReQUesting Washington County establishment of "No Parking Anytime" signs on south side of McKusick LaKe Rd. No. 8370 - Directing Payment of Bills. Ordinances: No. 737 - Regulating Building Permit Fees. (' 9 ~ ~ ^ ,I -. _. c.,.." .J