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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-16 CC MIN c C' c SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 16, 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 Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Clerk Johnson Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Press: Others: Andy Merry, Jim Kellison. 1. Re uest by ConS ec for Tax Increment Financin Assistance for Com letion 0, sq. t. anu acturlng aCl y n tl11water Bus ness Park. D1Scussion opened on the request by ConSpec Corporation for Tax Increment Financing assistance for completion of an 18,840 sq. ft. first phase, 26,390 sq. ft. total light manufacturing facility in the Stillwater West Business Park. Comm. Dev. Director Russell explained this was the previously approved site of the Brine's project, it encourages local business expansion, would help stabilize and strengthen the local property tax base and create new jobs and is consistent with the recently adopted Stillwater West Business ParK plan. Further discussion involved the need for City assistance and recommendations regarding Tax Increment Financing procedures. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the TIF assistance request for ConSpec Corporation with the additional language for ownership transfer, directing Staff to negotiate with the applicant regarding the payment terms, preparation of an amendment to the Development District budget, and development agreement. (Resolution No. 8383). Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 16, 1990 2. Update on Negotiations for Purchase of Glacier Park/Mulberry Point Property. Comm. Dev. Director Russell presented an update regarding purchase of Mulberry Point land from the Railroad for expansion of Lowell Park and purchase of other properties from the Railroad in the Downtown area. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the appraisal for the additional railroad property and to hold a workshop at a later date to discuss this issue further. (All in favor). 3. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble directing Staff to obtain the necessary appraisals on both sites currently being exp 1 ored for the new Armory. (A 11 in favor). r RECESS Motlon by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Council member Farrell to recess the meeting at 5:48 P.M. (All in favor). /14 ATTEST'~ilFrd_E~ Resolutions: No. 8383 - TIF Assistance for ConSpec. c 2 (' REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 16, 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 Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Leonard Feeley, Sally Evert, Dennis Sullivan, Richard Kilty, Harry Peterson, Terri Poutre, James McKinney, Babbette Regan, John Rheinberger, Duane Arndt, Bob Anderson, Tim Stefan. Others: (1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councllmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of October 2, 1990 as presented. (All in favor). - $1,350,000 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None STAFF REPORTS 1. Publlc Safety Director - No Report. () .j 2. Finance Director - No Report. 3. Community Development Director - No Report. 1 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing for a Variance request to the sideyard setback requirements (12 ft. requested, 20 ft. required) for the construction of an attached garage at 322 W. Churchill St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Duane Arndt, applicant. Case No. V/90-60. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on October 11 and mailed to affected property owners. Comm. Dev. Director Russell explained the applicant is proposing a new two stall, 686 sq. ft. garage replacing an existing one stall garage. He further stated there is a problem with the requested setbacK in that cars parked in front of the garage would overhang the sidewalk. The recommendation is to place the garage twenty feet minimum from the back of the sidewalk to eliminate the overhang of cars onto the sidewalk and accommodate pedestrians. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission unanimously denied the request because of the safety factor for pedestrians. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Mr. Fontaine added that the Planning Commission would approve the request if the garage was set baCK twenty feet from the sidewalk. Further discussion followed on this point. . r. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to deny the Variance request to the sideyard setback requirements (12 ft. requested, 20 ft. required) for the construction of an attached garage at 322 W. Churchill St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Duane Arndt, applicant. Case No. V/90-60. (All in favor). 2. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Subdivision of an 8.7 acre lot into two lots of approximately 2.5 and 6.2 acres at the Northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Curve Crest Boulevard in the IP-I, Industrial Park Industrial District, James E. Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUB/90-48. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 23, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained this request to subdivide an existing 8.7 acre lot bounded by future Curve Crest Blvd., Washington Ave. and Orleans St. into two lots of 2.5 and 6.2 acres, which meets the lot size requirements. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commisslon approved the request. Leonard Feeley, 183 Cottonwood Ct., asked for the location of the property and this was explained. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a Subdivision of an 8.7 acre lot into two c 2 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 lots of approximately 2.5 and 6.2 acres at the Northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Curve Crest Boulevard in the IP-I, Industrial Park Industrial District as conditioned, James E. Kellison, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUB/90-48. (Resolution No. 8384). r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for wholesale auto parts distribution for use located on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Boulevard and Washington Avenue in the Business ParK Industrial District, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUP/90-50. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on August 23, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the applicant has requested withdrawal of this request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to honor the applicant's request for withdrawal of a request for a Special Use Permit for wholesale auto parts distribution for use located on the northwest corner of Curve Crest Boulevard and Washington Avenue in the Business Park Industrial District, Curve Crest Properties, Applicant. Case No. SUP/90-50. (All in favor). 4. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing for the possible transfer of a liquor license for Cat Ballou's, 112 No. Main St., Richard J. Anderson, applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on October 11, 1990. Bob Anderson, representing Richard Anderson, owner of the property, explained that Jerry Sanford, current holder of the liquor license, has been leasing the property. The lease expires this date, and they do not intend to buy the property. Discussion followed on Mr. Anderson receiving consent from Mr. Sanford for the transfer of the liquor license. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember BodlovicK to approve the request for a liquor license transfer to Richard J. Anderson for Cat Ballou's, 112 No. Main St., contingent on receiving approval from the current holder of the license, J. Sanford. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS r 3 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 1. Re ort from Larry Bos uet, Washin ton Co. Public Works De t. re ardin r t. r eans . ntersectlon. Clty Coordinator Kr1esel requested thlS ltem be delayed until later in the meeting when Larry Bosquet from Washington County Public Works is present. 2. Feasibility Re~ort for Fairmeadows Sewer Line. Consulting Englneer Moore explalned the Feaslbility Report for the proposed Fairmeadows Sewer Line which would include the construction of a new force main on Fairmeadows Rd. all the way to Olive St. The televising of the sewer line revealed a root problem between Laurie Ln. and Hanson Pl. on Fairmeadows Rd. Mr. Moore recommended the force main be constructed with repair of Fairmeadows Rd. and the proposed Lift Station modifications be constructed at a total estimated cost of $98,740. Discussion followed as to whether this could be assessed and establishment of a sewer district. (' Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to accept the Feasibility Report for the Fairmeadows Sewer Line and order a public hearing for November 13, 1990. (All in favor). * (See motion later in the meeting relating to this item). (Conti nued: ) 1. Re ort from Larry Bos uet, Washin ton Co. Public Works r t. r eans t. ntersect on. Don WlsnlewsKi, Washington County PubllC WorKS, was present to explain Mr. Bosquet's letter which stated that traffic volume and the number of accidents at this intersection are not sufficient to warrant all-way stop signs at this intersection. He further stated the County will keep monitoring the intersection and work with the School District on this issue. 3. Request by WaShington County to change the location of the Parkin~ Structure for the Government Office 8ufldlng (Case No. PUD/88-68 &:71), Washington County, A~plicant. . Mr. Wlsniewskl explalned the plan to place the parking structure in an east/west direction. The architect from BWBR was also present to explain the plans. Comm. Dev. Director Russell summarized the series of changes presented by the County for the parking structure. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the change of the location of the Parking Structure for the Government Office Building, as conditioned, Washington County, applicant, Case No. PUD/88-68 & 71. (All in favor). Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 8:12 P.M. r 4 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regul ar Meeti ng October 16, 1990 INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS (Continued) 2. Petltlon for Stop Signs on St. Croix & No. Second St.; and No. Second St. and Sycamore St. Terrl Poutre was present to make this request on behalf of the petitioners. They are requesting four way stop signs at St. Croix & No. Second Streets and a single stop sign on Sycamore at No. Second St. Public Safety Director Mawhorter explained the results of the survey they made of these intersections and the conclusion that the signs are not warranted. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct the Traffic Engineer to review the request for four-way stop signs at North Second and St. Croix Streets and a single stop sign at Sycamore and North Second St. and evaluate it against the comprehensive sign map to see what might be the best way to channel traffic through that neighborhood. (All in favor). r NEW BUSINESS 1. A eal of Herita e Preservation Commission decision Link ence enc os n Lowe nn ar n Lot. o n R eln erger, represent ng rt a mer of the Lowell Inn, presented Mr. Palmer's appeal of the Commission's decision to deny a permanent chain link fence to be constructed around the Lowell Inn parking lot, especially the Second St. side of the lot. They stated this fence would have to be temporary. Council discussed the meaning of the word "temporary", as used here, and how soon the City will make improvements to their property adjacent to this lot. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick, to approve the temporary status of the chain link fence for the Lowell Inn Parking Lot as presented by Arthur Palmer, with permanent coordinated fencing to be placed on the site when the City improves their parking lot. (All in favor) . 2. Re uest for Material Substitution on 212 No. Main St., Wra & Shi u n9, ase o. - . Tlm Stefan, Wrap & Shlp, stated they wish to substitute a burnished block instead of the stucco finish which was originally approved. Mr. Russell stated this in Keeping with the character of the building. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick. seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request to replace the stucco material on the interior fire stair with burnished block at Wrap & Ship, 212 No. Main St., Case No. DP/PR/89-61. (All in favor). 3. ence a appllcant. le Family Residence o. t . ln e r 5 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 Mr. Russell explained that the applicant wishes to construct a house on a lot that currently has an existing house and will tear it down after the new house is constructed. He suggested that the City draft an agreement with the applicant stating that the old house will be removed within a certain time frame after the new house is built or the City will remove it at owner's expense. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request to construct a new Single Family Residence on site with existing Single Family Residence at 1016 So. 6th St. in the RB Duplex Residential Dist., as conditioned, Jay Cates, Applicant. (All in favor). 4. Request from Downtown Plan Action Committee to add three Downtown Business/pro~erty Owner Re~resentatlves to the Commlttee. Motion by Councl member Bodlov ck, seconded by Councllmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution modifyin9 Resolution No. 7997, "Establishing Downtown Plan Action Committee", by including three additional Downtown business owners or property owners on the Committee. (Resolution No. 8385) Ayes - Councilmembers BodlovicK, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r-' Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to add Paul Simonet, Simonet's Furniture, Linda Hinz, John's Bar, and MiKe Mcguire, Brick Alley & Dock Cafe, to the Downtown Plan Action Committee. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Consent Agenda of October 16, 1990, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8381) Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovlck, Farrell, Klmble, Ophelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Contractor's Licenses: Blichfeldt BUllders 1430 Frontage Rd. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor Re newa 1 Thomas S.Brownson Const., Inc. General Contractor P.O. Box 281 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Renewal McGough Construction Co. 2737 No. Fairview Ave. St. Paul, Mn. 55113 General Contractor Renewal r 6 .~ ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 Donald McLellan 14847 60th St. No., #11 Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Jack Rice Construction 8496 Lofton Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor New General Contractor Renewal Swanson Construction 2108 Dundee Place Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Thell Construction 1933 Sicard Ln. Somerset, Wi 54025 General Contractor Renewal General Contractor New r 3. Submission of Claim from Cathrine Penne for injuries from fall at entrance to Mulberry Point Antiques, 270 No. Main St. to insurance company. 4. Set Public Hearin Date of November 13, 1990 for the followin Plannin ases: a. Case No. ZAM/90-6 - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment changing the zoning on residential areas surrounding the Downtown from RCM Multi-Family Residential Medium Density to RB Duplex Residential. City of Stillwater, Applicant. b. Case No. ZAT/90-5 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment adding a new Public Administratlve Office District, PA, to the Zoning Ordinance Land Use Designations. City of Stillwater, Applicant. c' Case No. ZAM/90-7 - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment designating certain zoned lands from a RCM Multi-Family Residential designation to PA, Public Administrative Office. City of Stillwater, Applicant. d. CASE NO. V/90-61 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for a residential/ commerclal building at 220-224 East Chestnut Street in the CBD, Central Business District, Historic Commercial District. Shawn and Becky Otto, Applicants. e. CASE NO. SUP/V/DR/90-62 - Special Use Permit, parking, sign variance, and design review for the construction of a train depot and parking lot at 601 North Main Street in the RB, Two Family Residential District, Flood Plain, FP, Downtown Plan District. David Paradeau (Minnesota Zephyr), Applicant. f. CASE NO. ZAM/90-5 - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment changing the zoning of three fourths acre of land from residential duplex, RB, to CBD, Central Business District located between the railroad and Main Street, north of Laurel Street. City of Stillwater, Applicant. c 7 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 COUNCIL RE~EST ITEMS Water roblem at 4th Ave. & Burlin ton Street ounc lSCUSSlon 0 owe regar lng a e er Councilmember Bodlovick received from Orwin Carter stating concerns for a water problem at 4th Ave. and Burlington St. It was noted that Public Works Director JunKer had stated the culvert has been cleaned out; and this item was not discussed at the last Council Meeting two weeks ago. Council stated they would liKe to see some kind of routine maintenance in this area. for o STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 4. City Attorney - Rousseau Case Mr. Magnuson reported that he had attended a meeting with representatives of the DNR and the Attorney General's office regarding the Rousseau case and an agreement has been reached. Discussion followed regarding the DNR rules. Fairmeadows Sewer Line Problem Mr. Magnuson lnltlated further discussion of the Fairmeadows Sewer Line, stating it would be the middle of December before a new sewer line could begin to be constructed following the usual procedures, so he suggested that it be declared a "flood" emergency, findings regarding the emergency be drafted and quotes be taken as soon as possible to proceed with the construction. Discussion also included financing and the possibility of creating a sewer service district. *Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution directing the City Attorney to draft findings determining the existence of an emergency for Fairmeadows Sewer Line because of flood damage and directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specs and obtain quotes for doing the work, to be returnable by the October 23, 1990 Special Meeting; and that the Resolution ordering the Improvement Hearing with regard to this project is hereby rendered null and void because of this emergency. (Resolution No. 8386) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None c 8 (' r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 5. Cit~ Coordinator - Addltlon of Members to Sold Waste Advisory Committee Motion by Councilmember BodlovlcK, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the addition of Janelle Borden and John Kroening to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. (All in favor). Mr. Kriesel added that a report on volume based solid waste collection will possibly be ready for the Council by the first meeting in November. Liability Insurance for the Joint Cable Commission Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to share one-third of the costs of liability insurance for the Joint Cable Commission with Oak Park Heights and Bayport. (All in favor). City Attorney (Continued) Sharin~ of Costs of Defense Counsel in Cable Comm. Lawsuit Motion by ouncilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve sharing costs of defense counsel in the Cable Commission lawsuit with Bayport, Oak Park Heights and the Joint Cable Commission for defense counsel on a pro-rated basis per population, with the funds to be advanced by the cities and reimbursed. (All in favor). Publication of Charter Amendment in Stillwater Gazette Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councllmember Bodlovick to publish the Notice of the Election as it relates to the Charter Amendment in the Stillwater Gazette. (All in favor). 6. City Clerk - Waiver of Garba~ & Refuse Charges Motion by Councllme er Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Waiver of tne Garbage & Rubbish Collection Charge for Case No. 18-130. (All in favor). Banner for Trinity Lutheran Church Yulefest Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request to hang a banner at Main and MYrtle Streets, from Nov. 10 - 17, and attach balloons to parking meter posts on Nov. 17 for the Trinity Lutheran Church Yulefest. (All in favor). 7. Consulting Engineer - Contract wlth Braun En~ineering for Downtown Improvements Motion by Councllmember Op elm, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the City entering into a contract with Braun En9ineering and Testing, Inc. for soil borings for the Downtown improvements. (All in favor). 9 (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 Authorizing Agreement with State & County Re: Improvements to County Rd.64 Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Project Path Report agreement for County Road No. 64 located between CSAH 15 and CSAH 5 with Washington Co., the State of Minnesota; and authorizing execution of said agreement by the City Coordinator. (All in favor). COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. ~ayne Wohlers, Park & Rec. Comm. Chair - Elks Christmas tree sales at Lily caKe Tennis Courts. The request for use of Lily Lake tennis courts for Christmas tree sales has been made of Council for several years, but Council will refer the Elks to the COlllllission before the Council considers the request in the future. 2. 3. Judith Gulden - City's possible acquisition of Washington School Pla~grOund. Motion ~ Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to send the letter from Judith Gulden, relating to the City's possible acquisition of the Washington School playground, to the Park & Rec. Board and the Superintendent r of Schools. (All in favor). 4. Dennis Balyeat - Transfer of Section 8 Housing Program to Washington Co. HRA. ~action was taken on this item. 5. Chuck Hazama, Ma or of Rochester - ounc concurre Wl t e request League Meeting in Rochester. ADJOURNMENT Motlon by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: ;J~~ ~C~ c 10 r r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 16, 1990 Resolutions: No. 8381 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8382 - Award of Bid for G.O. $1,350,000 Capital Improvement Bonds. No. 8384 - Subdivision of N.W. Corner of Washington Ave. & Curve Crest Blvd., Curve Crest Properties. No. 8385 - Modification of Res. No. 7997, Addition of Members to Downtown Plan Action Committee. No. 8386 - Draft Emergency Flood Findings & Receive Quotes for Fairmeadows Sewer Construction. 11