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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-20 CC MIN ~ r r -. SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 20, 1990 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim (arrived at 4:50 P.M.), and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Gary Funke, Gene Franchett. Others: 1. Discussion of Labor Relations Issues Citt Contribution toward Hos~./Med. Ins. Premium Motion y Councllmember Bod1oVlCk, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the increase of $15.00 per month, setting the City contribution toward employee's hospital/medical insurance at $220.00 per month for family coverage for 1991. (Resolution No. 8408) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Councilmember Opheim arrived at 4:50 P.M. 2. Discussion of Metro Relations, Inc. and Suburban Rate Authority. Gene Franchett, representing Metro Relations, Inc., presented a program he established to provide ongoing Metro Council oversight. The major contributors to the Met Council are the Cities and they have no voice in what decisions are made at the Met Council and Metro Waste Control Commission. Metro Relations, Inc. would fill this gap by representing the City for a fee of $1,875.00 per year. Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Agreement between the City of Stillwater and Metro Relations, Inc. to provide ongoing Metro Council and MWCC oversight at a cost of $1,875. (Resolution No. 8409) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting November 20, 1990 3. Reception for Governor-Elect, Arnie Carlson Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick that the Council will support the hosting of a Scandinavian Get-Together for Governor-Elect, Arnie Carlson on either January 5 or 6, 1991. (All in favor). 4. Discussion of Recycling Containers City CoordInator Kriesel presented information on the containers and price quotations. The City is currently applying for a grant which will pay half of the costs. Also, Stillwater Township would like the City of Stillwater to order containers for them with the cost reimbursed to the City. Motion by Counci1member Bod1ovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to purchase the 23.5 gal. capacity containers, with lid, wheels optional, with 50 per cent of the cost to be reimbursed by the Met Council; and to include Stillwater Township in the agreement for purchase of the containers with reimbursement from the Township. (All in favor). Motion by Council member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Metro Council grant application for the purchase of recycling containers. (Resolution No. 8410) r Ayes - Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Mr. Kriesel distributed the Solid Waste Advisory Committee Report on volume-based fees. The committee stated they would not be able to implement the system by January 1, 1991, but will continue to work on the problem. RECESS Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bod1ovick to recess the meeting at 5:27 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: fJ~1 ~ ~~~ r 2 r r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting November 20, 1990 Resolutions: No. 8408 - Increasing City's contribution to Employee Hosp/Med. Ins. premium by $15.00/mo. No. 8409 - Entering into an agreement with Metro Relations, Inc. to provide Metro Council oversight. No. 8410 - Approval of Grant Application to Met Council for Recycling Containers. 3 o REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 20, 1990 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble (arrived at 7:03 P.M.), Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Peters Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Director B1ekum Public Works Director Junker Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, St.Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Press: r Others: Jim Kellison, Gary Funke, Larry Dauffenbach, David Perochesi. STAFF REPORTS 1. FIre ChIef - Motion by Counci1member Bod1ovick, seconded by Council member Farrell to authorize the purchase of ten chairs for the Fire Dept. offices and day room at a cost of $999.40. (All in favor). Counci1member Kimble arrived at 7:03 P.M. 2. Public Works Director - Placement of Streetlights Motion by Councl1member BOd1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to authorize the placement of two street lights near 822 W. Laurel St. and McKusick Rd. and McKusick Rd. Ln. No. (All in favor). Payment for Repair Work on Cave in north end of City Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to authorize the additional payment of $150.00 to Joe Nasvick for improvements to the cave near the Historical Society Building. (All in favor). Request for Continuance of Item No.2, Unfinished Business - Greens Townhomes. Mr. Junker reported that the homeowners have asked for a delay in discussing the above topic until further study is completed. c 1 r r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 Bids - Sidewalk snowP1owin~ CIty Clerk Johnson reporte that one bid was received on time and a second bid was received late. City Attorney Magnuson stated that bid regulations must be followed and the late bid cannot be considered. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Council member Bod1ovick not to open the bids received for sidewalk snowp1owing in the City and to readvertise for bids. (All in favor). 3. City Coordinator - Change of route for MTC Bus Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bod1ovick to approve the change of route for the MTC bus from Mai n St. to Chestnut St. and to continue up MYrtle St. to Third St., also to place a bus stop near the Old Post Office Shops. (All in favor). 4. Parks Director - Tram Bikeride Across Minn., 1991 Motion by Councllmember Bod1ovick, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to authorize the use of Lowell Park and parking lot for the finish of the Tram Bikeride Across Minnesota on Friday, August 2, 1991. (All in favor). Retirement of Parks Director Mayor Abrahamson acknowledged receipt of a letter from Parks Director B1ekum announcing his retirement on January 15, 1991. The Mayor suggested a workShop meeting be held to discuss this position. Council set a Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 1990 at 4:30 P.M. 5. Community Development Director - Development Agreement - Curve Crest Properties II Mr. Russell presented an amended Development Agreement for the above project and explained the minor modifications to the description of the project. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Development Agreement between the City of Stillwater and Curve Crest Properties II and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign. (Resolution No. 8411) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 6. Citf Attorney - Con irmatlon of Paid Park Dedication Fees for Industrial Pk. Property 2 r' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 Motion by Counci1member Bod1ovick, seconded by Council member Kimble authorizing City Attorney Magnuson to issue a letter to Bill and Sharon Pauley confirming that the park dedication fee was paid for their property in the Industrial Park. (All in favor). 7. communit~ Development Director (Continued) Amended ariance for Sign - River Heiehts Auto Mall Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded y Counci1member Kimble to grant an amended variance for the pylon sign for River Heights Auto Mall as explained by Comm. Dev. Director Russell, as conditioned, with the additional condition that it meet the 15 ft. setback. (All in favor). r Mr. Russell stated the applicant would have to bring any other changes to the Council for approval. 8. Consulting Enrineer - Curve Crest B vd. Storm Sewer Mr. Peters presented the report on the proposed project and stated the applicant wishes to speed up the process for the construction of the sewer. Mr. Peters also stated this is an MSA street so these funds are available for use on this project. Council discussion included the procedures to follow and the date of December 10 for a bid opening. Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the Feasibility Study; order the improvement; authorize Plans and Specs; and Advertise for Bids for L.I. 271, Storm Sewer construction for extension of Curve Crest Blvd. (Resolution No. 8412) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Request for b1ackto~~ing of Hudson Street. It was noted that thIS street was previously blacktopped in 1945. A petition has been received requesting the blacktopping. Mr. Junker stated the other family living on this street does not want to sign the petition. Discussion followed regarding 35% of the abutting homeowners signing the petition and ordering the improvement. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bod1ovick to adopt the appropriate resolution aeee~tiR! the ~etitieR aRB rea5iBili~ &i~~ aRB (Resolution No. 8413) o 00- I Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. ~ Nays. - None -l r 3 - directing the City's Consulting Engineers the improvement of Hudson Street. to prepare a feas i bi lity study for L. 1. 272, r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 2. Request to Transfer title of Road for Greens Townhomes. The request to transfer title of the private road for Greens Townhomes was continued to a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Final Plat a~prova1 of four-lot subdivision located on E. Poplar St. in the RA, Sing e Family Residential Dlst., David Roettger & Larry Dauffenbach, ap~licants. Mr. Russell exp alned that the preliminary plat has been approved and the final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat. Mr. Dauffenbach plans to construct a detention pond on site to accommodate the drainage. Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to approve the Final Plat of a four-lot subdivision located on West Poplar St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, David Roettger & Larry Dauffenbach, app1 icants. (All in favor). PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) CONSENT AGENDA r Motion by Counci1member Bod1ovick, seconded by Council member Opheim to approve the Consent Agenda of November 20, 1990, as follows: (All in favor). 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 8397) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opnelm and Mayor Abrahamson. Nay s - None 2. The following Licenses: Brewster & Sons Roofing 4405 Olson Lake Tr. No. Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 CONTRACTORS Roofing Renewal J. A. Chaves Excavating 15975 Putnam Blvd. Afton, Mn. 55001 Excavators Renewal Hicks Concrete Construc.,Inc. 805 Tower Dr. Medina, Mn. 55340 Northland Construc.Mgt., Inc. 5275 Edina Indus. Blvd. Suite #106 Edina, Mn. 55435 Masonry & Brick Work New General Contractor New c 4 Stillwater City Council Minutes r Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 TAXI LICENSE Valley Chauffeurs '84 Ford Crown New P.O. Box 794 Victori a (Additional car) Hudson, Wi. 54016 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES John's Bar Renewal 302 South Main St. Kinsel's, Inc. Renewal 119 E. Chestnut St. South Hill Liquor Store Renewal 117 W. Churchill St. Vi ttori 0' s Renewal 402 So. Main St. R & R Liquor Renewal 1971 So. Greeley St. WINE LICENSES Silver Lake Restaurant Renewal r 241 So. Main St. Rivertown Inn Renewal 306 W. Olive St. MDT Foods, Inc., dba Mickey's Cafe & Creamery Renewal 324 So. Main St. CLUB ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES American Legion Post #48 Renewa 1 103 So. Third St. Stillwater Country Club Renewal 1421 No. Fourth St. Stillwater Lodge #179 - Elks Renewal 279 E. MYrtle St. Stillwater Knights of Columbus Renewal 1910 So. Greeley St. MISCELLANEOUS U.S. Bench Corp. 12 locations Renewal 3300 Snell i ng Minneapolis, Mn. 55406 c 5 r r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 3. Submission of claim to insurance company from Mark Eh1enz for damage to auto from portable toilet at Northland Field. 3a. Submission of claim to insurance company from Genevieve Sand for injuries received from a fall near the Lowell Inn. 4. Set Public Hearing Date of December 4, 1990 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUB/90-63 - Resubdivision of two lots into three lots of 44,914 sq. ft., 162,064 sq. ft., and 90,190 sq. ft. on the northeast corner of Co. Rd. 5 and Orleans St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist./Planned Unit Dev. Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. b. Case No. PUD/90-64 - Planned Unit Development for the construction of a 49 unIt senior housing complex, a 7,000 sq. ft. senior center, and a 44,910 sq. ft. commercial lot on the northeast corner of Co. Rd. 5 and Orleans St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist./PUD Planned Unit Dev. Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. c. Case No. SUB/90-65 - Minor Subdivision of a three acre site into two lots of 24,000 sq. ft. and two acres on the northeast corner of the Frontage Rd. and Tuenge Dr. in the BP-C, Business Park Comm. Dist., Lawrence Rose, applicant. d. Case No. SUP/90-66 - Special Use Permit to convert two existing office spaces into three apartments at 115 So. Union St. and 112 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Mike Lynskey, applicant. e. Case No. SUB/90-67 - Minor Subdivision of a 15,010 sq. ft. lot into two lots of I,~U~ sq. ft. at 406 W. Hickory St. and No. Martha St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Marilyn Morehead, applicant. f. Case No. V/90-68 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of an awning Sign at 1940 So. Greeley St. in the BP-I, Business Pk. Indus. Dist., Clark Nyberg, applicant. g. Case No. SUB/90-70 - Minor Subdivision of 17,250 sq. ft. and 43,500 sq. ft. into two lots of 21,750 sq. ft. and 39,000 sq. ft at 1912 No. Fifth St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Hazel Mueller, applicant. 5. Set Public Hearing Date of December 18, 1990 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUB/90-71 - Minor Subdivision of two lots (one substandard) lnto two lots of 24,215 sq. ft. and 26,946 sq. ft north of Willow St. between No. Second St. and No. Third St. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., William & LaVonne Hubbard, applicants. b. Case No. SUP/90-72 - Special Use Permit to place an approximately one hundred sq. ft. monument sign eight ft., six in. in height at "The Gardens" Townhouse development on McKusick Rd. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Tom E11es, applicant. 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 c. Case No. SUP/90-74 - Special Use Permit for conversion of an existing second floor office space into six apartments at 221 E. Chestnut St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Clark Nyberg, applicant. d. Case No. V/90-75 - Variance to the setback requirements for the placement of a garage six ft., six in. from the front property line (thirty ft. front yard setback required) at 813 W. Churchill St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Greg Cunningham. e. Case No. SUP/90-76 - Special Use Permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 21U E. Laurel St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Clyde & Mary Jorgenson, applicants. r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS River Valley LIons Councllmember Farrell announced that the River Valley Lions are collecting used eye glasses and they may be dropped off at City Hall. North Hill Video request for Parking Lot Si~na~e Councilmember Kimble reported that the Nort HIll Video on Laurel & Owens St. has requested signage be placed alerting patrons of the store that parking is available in the parking lot across the street. Council stated that the owner of the store can place this information in his store for patrons. Removal of Parkin Meter Posts in Downtown Area or ra amson note t at ounc me er- ect Funke has a request for removal of the parking meter posts in the downtown area to facilitate snow removal. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick directing the Public Works Dept. to remove parking meter posts as time is available. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (Continued) CIty Coordinator Approval of 1990 Capital Expenditures for Library Motion by Councllmember KImble, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the requested capital outlay expenditures for the Library as presented by Library Director Bertalmio. (All in favor). City Attorney Agreement WIth So. St. Paul for use of City's Tranquilizer Gun Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the agreement between the City of Stillwater and the City of So. St. Paul for their use of the City's tranquilizer gun; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign. (All in favor). r 7 (' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 20, 1990 to hold (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bod1ovick to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 P.M. (All in favor). j)~ ATTEST' t'~ ~ , CITY CLERK O. Resolutions: No. 8397 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 8411 - Approving Development Contract for Curve Crest Properties II. No. 8412 - Accepting Feasibility Study, Ordering Improvement, Authorizing Plans & Specs., & Advertising for Bids for L.I. 271, Extension of Curve Crest Blvd. Storm Sewer No. 8413 - Ordering Improvement Hearing for Hudson St. MAYOR 8