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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-18 CC MIN ~ REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 18, 1990 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deb10n Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Director B1ekum Public Works Director Junker Fire Chief Seim Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Press: o Others: Gary Funke, Stella Casanova, Dennis Sullivan, Clayton Patterson, Betty Berube, Lynne Berta1mio, Vicki Bergstedt, Jack Die1entheis, Clark Nyberg, Mike Mahoney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of Nov. 27, 1990 and Regular Meeting of Dec. 4, 1990 as presented, and the Recessed Meeting of December 4, 1990 with the following correction: page 1, time shall be changed to 7:00 P.M. from 7:30 P.M. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Commendation for Joe Tadros & sa~ Youssef, MeT'S Cafe Motion by Councllmember Kimble, secon ed by Counci member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution, awarding a Certificate of Appreciation commending Joe Tadros and Samy Youssef for providing Thanksgiving dinners for approximately 200 people. (Resolution No. 8425) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None STAFF REPORTS 1. PUblIc Works Director - No Report. r 1 r r" r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting 2. Fire Chief - No Report. 3. Public Safety Director - No Report. 4. Parks Director -No Report. 5. Consulting En~ineer - Change Order or Fairmeadows Sewer Line Motion by Councllmember Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve Change Order No.1 for L.I. 270, Forcemain on Fairmeadows Rd. in the amount of $1,260.00. (All in favor). Curvecrest Storm Sewer Project Mr. Moore reported that a letter had been received from the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation allocating funds for this project in the amount of $15,987. 6. Community Development Director - No Report. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ThIS is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Minor Subdivision of two lots (one substandard) into 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. Case No. SUB/90-71 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on December 6, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request to subdivide two lots that are irregular in shape to allow development. The driveway access for both lots would be combined. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a unanimous vote. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the request for a Minor Subdivision of two lots (one substandard) into 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., as conditioned, William & LaVonne Hubbard, applicants. Case No. SUB/90-71. (Resolution No. 8426) Ayes - Councilmembers Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit to place an approximately one hundred sq. ft. monument sign eight ft., six in. in height at "The Gardens" Townhouse development 2 r ("' r , Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting on McKusick Rd. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Tom E11es, applicant. Case No. SUP/90-72. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on December 6, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated that the request is for a project sign for the "Gardens Townhomes" project. The sign will later be removed. The Planning. Commission recommended approval with four conditions. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the request for a 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 Fami1y.Residentia1 . Dist., as conditioned, Tom Elles, applicant. Case No. SUP/90-72. (All in favor ). 3. This is the day and time for the pub1 ic hearing on the request for a 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. Case No. SUP/90-74 Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on December 6, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained that the applicant is requesting to convert second floor office space into six residential housing units, which change is compatible for second floors of older buildings in downtown Stillwater. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Council member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to approve the request for a 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., as conditioned, Clark Nyberg, applicant. Case No. SUP/90-74. (All in favor). 4. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a 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. Case No. V/90-75. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on December 6, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated this request is to add a carport in front of an existing garage. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting request and the owner has asked to withdraw the application. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick to accept the withdrawal of the request for a 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. Case No. V/90-75. (All in favor). 5. This is the day and time for the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 210 E. Laurel St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Clyde & Mary Jorgenson, applicants. Case No. SUP/90-76. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on December 6, 1990 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained the request to establish a Bed and Breakfast facility on the site where there was a previous Bed and Breakfast. There is also an approved Bed and Breakfast at 102 E. Cherry St., within three blocks, which is not in operation at this time. Mr. Russell also stated there are 15 conditions of approval and a requirement that the home be connected to city sewer services. The Planning Commission recommended r-' approval and Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Counci1member Bodlovick, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to approve the request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a three bedroom Bed & Breakfast at 210 E. Laurel St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., as conditioned, Clyde & Mary Jorgenson, applicants. Case No. SUP/90-76. (All in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. DeSIgnation of LeTa1 City Newspaper for 1991. Mike Mahoney, pub lsher of the StIllwater Gazette, stated concerns regarding the bidding policy. He felt the bid pt. was off for the competing newspaper. After further discussion, the Council decided to defer their decision until further information is received regarding the bids. Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to defer a decision on designation of a legal City newspaper for 1991 until Staff has investigated the concerns raised regarding the bidding policy. (All in favor). 2. Ap~lication for Payment No.1 - L.I. 270, Forcemain Extension of Falrmeadows Road. r 4 f" Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to authorize Payment No.1 in the amount of $42,483.27 for L.I. 270, Fairmeadows Sewer Line. (All in favor). Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 7:40 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 6. This is the day and time for the 1991 "Truth in Taxation" Public Hearing and proposed 1991 Budget. Notice of the hearing was published in the The Courier and the Stillwater Gazette on December 13, 1990. Finance Director Deb10n presented background information on how the budget for 1991 was formulated. She further explained that Local Government Aids have declined in the last three years and Oak Glen Development was estimated to have a shortfall in funds for payment of their outstanding bonds. Therefore, the City presented a 22.6% increase in property taxes, which has since been reduced to 5.11 after the Oak Glen problem was resolved. Further discussion involved "Tax Capacity" vs. "Mill Rate" and taxable assessed valuation. . r Betty Berube, 211 Marykno11 Dr., asked whether the funds for Lily Lake include the whole complex. Ms. Deb10n further discussed the General Fund. Ms. Deb10n stated the City has little control over union contracts for wages; workmen's compensation has increased and Northern States Power rates have increased. Comparable worth is mandated by the State of Minnesota. Other items which continue to rise are PERA, Social Security and medical insurance. Jack Die1entheis, 1505 No. First St., asked what the City will do if the State takes away Local Government Aids. Council stated there might be some layoffs, but negotiated union contracts have to be honored. Also, some services could be cut, other than public safety services. Stella Casanova, 223 W. Pine St., questioned the City shoveling sidewalks and Council explained this is done to provide children safe passage to school without walking in the streets. A man asked what the City will do in the form of restraint to cut spending. Jack Die1entheis stated he owns a building downtown and has listed it for the same price he paid for it six years ago. The value has gone down, but the taxes have gone up. He would like to know what he is getting in the way of services that he wasn't getting before. It was explained the r 5 '" Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting market value is considered differently -- he is getting the same services today as he was before. Jack Evert, 550 So. Grove St., stated when it comes time to negotiate salaries with emp10jees, the Council doesn't set a very good example because they had a raise of 20%. Discussion followed on how cities set salaries. Ms. Casanova asked if the City would get relief if the Woodland Lakes area is developed and it was stated it depends on what is built in that area. Further discussion followed on Tax Increment Financing for properties similar to the Woodland Lakes project. A lady stated that people feel the City is the most responsible unit of government to taxpayers. A 5.11% rate of increase is still under the rate of inflation. She asked the Council to inform the State Legislature and County to start "holding the line on spending". . . Mr. Lieberman stated the City Council and Staff have come to this meeting better prepared than the County Board was for their meeting. Any saving has to be done on a rational basis. r Miller Weeda, 220 So. 4th St., added that the Council is very receptive, which the County is not. Discussion followed regarding items that could be cut back in the budget. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed regarding eliminating a Building Inspector position and replacement of the Park Director's position, which will be done by creating a Park Foreman position. Council discussed cutting the budget by 2-1/2%, or $56,520. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Counci1member Bod10vicK to adopt the appropriate resolution adopting a Tax Levy of $3,496,068 for the year, 1991. (Resolution No. 8427) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a General Fund Budget of $4,599,163 for the year, 1991. (Resolution No. 8428) Ayes - Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r 6 (' r r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 10:12 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for Resubdivision of Lot at 201 No. Second St. by three ft. strip from Parcel Two to Parcel One, West Publishing, applicant. Mr. Russell explaIned the request will not change the use of the property, but will clarify the ownership. Motion by Counci1member Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution resubdividing a lot at 201 No. Second St. by a three ft. strip from Parcel Two to Parcel One, West Publishing, applicant. (Resolution No. 8429) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Approval of extension of Building Maintenance Contract. Motion by Counci1member BodloVICk, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the extension of the Building Maintenance Contract. (Resolution No. 8430) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Application for WorKmen's Compensation & Selection of Premium Refund Option. Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Bod10vick to approve the 1991 renewal agreement from the League of Minn. Cities Ins. Trust for the City's Workmen's Compensation Insurance with the premium refund option. (All in favor). 4. Designation of 1990 De~sitories. Motion by Councilmember Ki le, seconded by Counci1member Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution designating City depositories for the year, 1991. (Resolution No. 8431) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 5. Appoint McG1adr~ & Pullen as Auditors for 1990 Audit. Motion by Counci1member KImble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing McG1adrey & Pullen to perform the 1990 Audit. (Resolution No. 8432) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. 7 r' , Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Nays - None 6. ~portionment of Assessment for Torseth/Skinner Property Motion y Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution reapportioning the assessments for Parcel Nos. 11159-2025 & 11159-2030, (Torseth/Skinner property). (Resolution No. 8433) Ayes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bod10vick, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to adopt the Consent Agenda of December 18, 1990, including the following: (All in favor) . 1. Directin~ Payment of Bills. (Resolution No. 8422) Ayes - Councl1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. The following Licenses: r DLO Excavating 7715 74th St. So. Cottage Grove, Mn. 55016 Dayco Concrete Co. 1340 Park Rd. Chanhassen, Mn. 55317 Kline Brothers Excavating 8996 110th St. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Widmer, Inc. P.O. Box 219 St. Bonifacius, Mn. 55375 Food-n-Fue1 1101 North Owens Street Brooks Food Market #26 2289 Croixwood Blvd. Holiday Foods 101 No. Owens St. r Contractors Excavators New Masonry & Brick Wk. New Excavators New Excavators New 3.2 Off-Sale Beer Renewal Renewa 1 Cigarette License Renewal 8 Stillwater City Council Minutes (' December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Brine's, Inc. Renewal 219 So. Main St. Dock Cafe Corporation Renewal 425 E. Nelson St. Cat Ballou's Renewal 110-112 No. Main St. Pleasures at Oak Glen Renewal 1599 McKusick Lake Rd. J.W. Harbor, Inc. Renewal 517 No. Owens St. Esteban's Renewal 324 South Main St. Superamerica Renewal 103 No. Main St. Fina Minuteman Renewal r 1750 So. Greeley St. St. Croix Drug Renewal 132 So. Main St. Hidden Valley Lounge - The Annex Renewal 231 E. MYrtle St. Trump's Deluxe Grill & Bar Renewal 317 So. Main St. Food-n-Fuel Store 1101 No. Owens St. Cub Food Renewal 2001 Washington Ave. No. Hooley's Supermarket Renewal 405 E. MYrtle St. Brooks Food Market #26 Renewal 2289 Croixwood Blvd. r 9 o Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Regular & Sunday On-Sale Liquor License St. Croix Catering Renewal dba Cat Ballou's National Restaurants dba Esteban's 324 So. Main St. Renewal Hidden Valley Lounge - The Annex 231 E. MYrtle St. Renewal John's Bar 302 So. Main St. Renewal Brine's, Inc. 219 So. Main St. Renewal Pleasures at Oak Glen 1599 McKusick Lake Rd. Renewal J. W. Harbor, Inc. 517 No. Owens St. Renewal r Trump's Deluxe Grill & Bar 317 So. Main St. Renewal Cat Ballou's 110-112 No. Main St. Renewal Sunday On-Sale Liquor License Stillwater Lodge #179, B.P.O. Elks 279 E. MYrtle St. 3. Permit to Consume - Zimmerman picnic, July 27, 1991, Noon - 5:00 P.M. Renewal 4. Set Public Hearing Date of January 15, 1991 for the following PlanningCases: a. Case No. SUB/90-85 - Preliminary Plat Approval for a 62-unit townhouse subdivision located on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. & Co. Rd. 5, in the RA, Single-Family Residentia1/PUD Planned Unit Development Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. b. Case No. PUD/90-82 - Planned Unit Development Amendment for the modification of previously approved 84-unit townhouse condominium units into a 62-unit, five building development, on Cottage Dr. between Orleans St. and Co.Rd. 5 in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co. HRA, applicant. ~ \ 10 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting c. Case No. SUB/90-83 - Major Subdivision of an 88.5 acre site (Benson Farm) into 212 lots ranging in size from 8,125 sq. ft. to 30,100 sq. ft., three out1ots, and 8.75 acres private lots on a City lake, and a 5.4 acre City park in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Ground Development, Inc., applicant. d. Case No. PUD/90-84 - Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat Approval, for a 212 unit single-family residential subdivision (Benson Farm) and a 5.4 acre City park in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Ground Development, Inc., applicant. e. Case No. V/SUP/90-81 - Special Use Permit & Variance for the three block dIstance separation between Bed & Breakfasts at 903 No. 4th St. for a five-room Bed & Breakfast along with small group gatherings in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Jeffrey & Elizabeth Griffith, applicants. f. Case No. PUD/90-80 - Planned Unit Development Amendment & Final Plan Approval for the construction of a law enforcement center & parking ramp at 14900 No. 61st St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co., applicant. g. Case No. SV/90-2 - Street Vacation of a portion of Panama Ave. between No. 62nd St. and No. 61st St. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., Washington Co., applicant. r STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. Increase in hourly wa?e for Scott Schmidt, Ice Arena Maintenance Worker Motion by Councilmember K mble, seconded by Counci1member Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the pay increase for Scott Schmidt, Maintenance Worker at Lily Lake Ice Arena. (Resolution No. 8434) AYes - Counci1members Bod10vick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Mayor Abrahamson noted the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting which was awarded to the City of Stillwater by the Government Finance Officers Ass'n. of the United State and Canada for the City's comprehensive annual financial report. It was also noted that Finance Director Deb10n was designated as being primarily responsible for preparing the award winning report. Special MeetinT Scheduled for December 27, 1990 Council schedu ed a SpeCIal Meeting for Thursday, December 27, 1990, 4:30 P.M., to take care of year-end items. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Communlty Development Director - r 11 ('. Stillwater City Council Minutes December 18, 1990 Regular Meeting Attendance of additional Planning Commissioner at Conference Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to approve the attendance of Planning Commissioner Angela Anderson at the Planning I nsti tute at a cost of $70. (A 11 in favor). Attendance of Building Ins~ector at Institute for BUi1dins Officials Motion by Councilmember Farrel , seconded by Councilmember Bo lovick to approve the attendance of one Building Inspector at the Institute for Building Officials. (All in favor). City Coordinator - Interviews for Parks Position Council set the date of Saturday, January 5, 1991 beginning at 9:00 A.M. to interview applicants for the Ass't. Public Works Director/Parks Maintenance Supvr. position. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Dou 1as Holm, North Star Risk Services, Inc. - Discussion of use of avers In own town area. Council noted the letter from Mr. Holm. r ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counci1member Farrell, seconded by Counci1member Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 P.M. (All in favor). dJad; ATTEST: Jtu...u ~~ flTY CLERK. U . MAYOR Resolutions: No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 8422 - Directing Payment of Bills. 8425 - Certificate of Appreciation, Sa~ Youssef & Joe Tadros. 8426 - Minor Subdivision, north of Willow St., William & Lavonne Hubbard. 8427 - Adopt Tax Levy for 1991. 8428 - Approving 1991 Budget. 8429 - Minor Subdivision, 210 No. 2nd St., West Publishing Co. 8430 - Extension of Building Maintenance Contract. 8431 - Designating 1991 Depositories. 8432 - Designating McG1adry & Pullen to do 1990 Audit. 8433 - Reapportion Assessments - Torseth/Skinner. 8434 - Increase Wage for Scott Schmidt, Maintenance Worker. ("' 12