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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-19 CC MIN ~ r r r . STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL January 19, 1993 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Commendation for Leo Miller, Investigator for Stillwater Police Dept. 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special Meeting of December 22, 1992; Regular & Adjourned Meetin9s of January 5, 1992. STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 2. Police Chief 3. Public Works 4. Comm. Dev. Director 7. Fire Chief 5. Parks & Recreation 8. Building Official Dir. 6. Consulting Engineer 9. City Attorney 10. City Clerk 11. City Coordinator PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to construct a 23,625 sq. ft. warehouse facility with a 7,200 sq. ft. retail & office area located west of Washington Ave. & south of W. Orleans St. (east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcell) in the BP-I, Bus.Pk. Indus. Dist., Case No. SUP/92-52, Washington Co. HRA, applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on October 29, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Request for support of special legislation exempting Lowell Inn from lodging tax. 2. Consideration of approval of the Highlands of Stillwater 4th Addition, Case No. SUB/93-7, Steve Fiterman, Ground Development, Applicant. 3. Resolution accepting Petition & ordering Feasibility Study for Local Improvements, Highlands 4th Addition. 4. Review & approval of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan update work program and budget request. 5. Authorization to send letter to Brigadier General Eugene Andreotti of Minnesota Army National Guard stating City's continued interest on new Armory facility in Stillwater West Business Park. 6. Continued discussion of request for Martha & Oak Streets traffic control. 7. Possible second reading of Ordinance amending the Building Code by requiring guards on exhaust pipes less than 72 inches off the ground. 8. Possible First reading of an Ordinance regulating Special Event Activities in residential structures. 1 r 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointments to various City Boards & Commissions. Appointment of Council Liaisons to various City Boards & Commissions. Appointment to Library Board due to resignation of Anita Buck. Request from Target & SuperValu for TIF assistance for development of former Woodland Lakes site. Application for Payment No.4, Green Twig Way, L.I. 282. Request to establ ish "No Parking" zone on Neal Ave. during L. 1. 261 (McKusick Lake Rd. reconstruction project). Approval of Addendum No.2 of Recycling Services Agreement. 8. Request to establish a Safety Committee. 9. Approval of Subordination Agreement for Desch Building. 10. Application for p'ayment No. 2 - 4th & W. Wilkins St. Ravine Project. 11. Appl ication for Payment No. 14 - Downtown Project, L.I. 257. 12. Supplemental Agreement No. 14 - Downtown Project, L. I. 257. 13. Supplemental Agreement No. 16 - Downtown Project, L.1. 257. ~ PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 93-9) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 3. Set Public Hearing date of February 2, 1993 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. ZAT/93-1 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a Forest Protection Ordinance, City of Stillwater, Applicant. b. Case No. V/93-1 - Variance for placement of two signs which include a 48 sq. ft. free-standing sign & a 16 sq. ft. wall sign at 14460 No. 60th St. (Goodwill) located in the BP-C, Business Pk. Comm. Dist., Scenic Sign Corp., Applicants. c. Case No. V/93-2 - Variance to the Zoning Ordinance for an existing fence which exceeds the six ft. height maximum & exceeds the previous Variance granted for an eight ft. fence (Case No. V/88-27) located in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Richard Edstrom, Applicant. d. Case No. SUP/93-3 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for the renovation of a 3,200 sq. ft. vacant second level of a commercial structure into a retail space (Mid Town Antiques) located at 214 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Larry Martin, Applicant. e. Case No. V/93-4 - Variance to the Sideyard setback requirement for the placement of an accessory structure (approximately two ft. proposed, five ft. required) located at 2304 Fairmeadows Rd. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Michael & Sandra Hudson, Applicants. ~ f. Case No. V/SUP/93-5 - Special Use Permit & Variance for a 5,000 sq. ft. expansion of St. Croix Valley clinic with a 29 ft. setback from Everett 2 r r ~ . St. (30 ft. required) located at 921 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., St. Croix Valley Clinic, Applicant. g. Case No. SUP/93-6 - Special Use Permit for a 2,400 sq. ft. expansion of the deck at the Freight House for placement of a temporary tent structure located at 305 So. Water St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Todd Weiss, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Recommendation from Planning Commission for Council to establish policy regarding City operated facilities & services. 2. League of Minn. Cities - announcement of new Executive Director. 3. Meeting Reminder - Perro Creek/Pond Improvement Project, Jan. 27, 1993. 4. Statement of Claim & Summons - Duane Seaquist, auto damages. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT 3 r REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL M IN UTES January 19, 1993 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting En9ineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Building Official Zepper Police Officer Wardell Police Investigator Miller Police Chief Beberg City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mark Herwig, St. Croix Valley Press Art Palmer, Neal Casey, Kirk Roetman, Dave Swanson, Chuck Dougherty, Jeff Erickson, Martha & Duane Hubbs, Tom Farrell, Michelle Roettger, Del Peterson, John Melville. r Others: INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Drawing for T.V. In conjunction with the "kick-off" celebration of the Stillwater Sesquicentennial, a drawing was held for a 25-inch color T.V. which was won by Bob Weiser, 1108 No. Owens St. 2. Commendation for Leo Miller, Investigator for Stillwater Police Dept. To honor Leo Miller, Police Investigator, City Coordinator Kriesel, on behalf of the City, presented Mr. Miller with a plaque thanking him for his 23 years of service to the City. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Police Officer, Leo Miller, for his service to the City. (Resolution No. 93-10) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 3. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Finance Director 1 r r \ Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regul ar Meeting Mr. Kriesel presented Finance Director, Diane Deblon, a resolution and Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 22, 1992 and Regular & Adjourned Meetin9s of January 5, 1993 as presented. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - 1992 Local Government Aid (L.G.A.) Revenue Finance Director Deblon presented an update on the 1992 Local Government Aid revenues citing comparisons with previous years and stating this has been a very volatile source of revenue due to changes made by the Legislature after the City budget was adopted. Currently, the City has budgeted $792,081 for L.G.A. revenue which the Legislature may also cut this year. Accident Policy for Boards, Committees & Commissions. Ms. Deblon presented a plan for optlonal accident insurance coverage for boards, committees and commissions which the City has not chosen to implement in the past. After some discussion the following motion was r passed: Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to not purchase an accident policy for Boards, Committees and Commissions. (All in favor) . Resolution relating to Financing of Certain Proposed Projects Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution relating to financing of certain proposed prOjects to be undertaken by the City of Stillwater and establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the Internal Revenue Code. (Resolution No. 93-11) Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 2. Police Chief - EmPlo~ent of Leo Miller as Part-Time Police Officer Motion by ouncilmember Funke, seconded by Council member Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the employment of Leo Miller as a part-time Police Officer. (Resolution No. 93-12) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None r 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regul ar Meeti ng r Traffic Control at Martha & Oak Streets Police Chief Beberg requested withdrawal of the request for a stop sign at Martha & Oak Streets because of the excessive amount of stop signs in that area. Council concurred with the request. 3. Public Works Director - No report. 4. Community Development Director - No report. 5. Parks Supervisor - No report. 6. Consulting Engineer - Report on Downtown Project Mr. Moore brought Council up to date on this project, stating that they were reviewing a number of claims and insurance for resolution of the problems, and attempting to fix the hydrant that is pumping sand. 7. Building Official - Mr. Zepper requested that Item No.7, under "Unfinished Business", possible second reading of an ordinance requiring guards on exhaust pipes, be tabled to a later date. Council concurred. 8. City Attorney - No report. 9. City Clerk - No report. 10. City Coordinator - No report. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit to construct a 23,625 sq. ft. warehouse facility with a 7,200 sq. ft. retail & office area located west of Washington Ave. & south of W. Orleans St. (east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcel 1) in the BP-I, Bus.Pk. Indus. Dist., Case No. SUP/92-52, Washington Co. HRA, appl icant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on October 29, 1992 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell stated this request is for a Special Use Permit to construct a lumberyard and building center, for United Building Center, in the City's r , 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Jan uary 19, 1993 Regular Meeting West Industrial Park. A special use permit is required because of an outside storage area. The Housing Authority has received TIF assistance for this project and the applicant has agreed to the conditions. Dale Kukowski and staff, representing UBC, were present to answer questions. He stated they have agreed to the recommended conditions. Mayor Hooley closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve a Special Use Permit to construct a 23,625 sq. ft. warehouse facility with a 7,200 sq. ft. retail & office area located west of Washington Ave. & south of W. Orleans St. (east 1/2 of Outlot A, Parcell) in the BP-I, Bus.Pk. Indus. Dist., as conditioned, Case No. SUP/92-52, Washington Co. HRA, applicant. (A 11 in favor). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Request for support of special legislation exempting Lowell Inn from lodging tax. It was noted that Mr. Palmer is requesting support of the new City Council for the previously considered and approved resolution exempting the Lowell Inn from a possible lodging tax. Mr. Palmer explained further and Council discussion followed. r Chuck Dougherty, owner of the Rivertown Inn, 306 W. Olive St., stated he has worked with the Chamber of Commerce on a possible lodging tax and asked Council to postpone action until the Chamber can formulate information on this for the Legislature. He also stated this tax would be used to promote tourism in Stillwater. Mr. Palmer stated he is a unique entity, being in the downtown district. He cannot pass this tax on to his customers because the sales tax is included in the room rate and they would not tolerate the addition of a lodging tax. It was noted this item was agreed to by a former Council and should not be changed now. Duane Hubbs, owner of the Sauntry Mansion, 626 No. the Brunswick Inn in the same downtown area as the clientele is not so different from the Lowell Inn. Council to look at the entire perspective. Martha Hubbs, 626 No. Fourth St., stated this item never went to a public hearing and it affects her. She doesn't think it is appropriate. Fourth St., also owns Lowe 11 Inn and his He requested the Mayor Hooley closed the discussion on this issue. r 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution No. 93-13 supporting the previous City Council in exempting the Lowell Inn from a possible transient lodging tax in the City of Stillwater. (Resolution No. 93-13). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - Councilmember Cummings. r 2. Consideration of a roval of the Hi hlands of Stillwater 4th Addition Case No. SUB 9 - , teve Flterman, roun eve opment, App lcant. Mr. Russell explalned this plan includes 36 lots and ,ncludes a four acre park plus a 150 ft. area for the well site. He also discussed the conditions of approval which are required before the Final Plat is approved. Discussion by Council included that the well site has not been deeded to the City at this time, the whole development is for 200 starter homes and the City may need an impact statement to determine the impact for fire and pOlice protection. Mayor Hooley stated he will ask Council to table this to the next meeting for time to investigate those issues. Further discussion included that the studies have been done. Councilmember Cummings stated he has discussed the development with Jim Torseth, owner of industrial property across the street from the development who has concerns regarding it. Community Development Director Russell explained the requirements for landscaping as a buffer from industrial areas and other conditions of the plan. Mr. Russell also explained that an environmental impact statement was not required. City Attorney Magnuson explained the whole project was reviewed very carefully in 1991 and expected to move along in phases. It should do so as long as the developer is in compliance. Legally the Council could not start over. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Final Plat for The Highlands of Stillwater Fourth Addition. (Resolution No. 93-14) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, and Kimble. Nays - Councilmember Cummings and Mayor Hooley. 3. Resolution acce~ting Petition & ordering Feasibility Study for Local Improvements H'~hlands 4th Addition. Motion by Councilmem er Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the petition for local improvements and ordering a Feasibility Report for Highlands of Stillwater 4th Addition. (Resolution No. 93-15) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, and Kimble. Nays - Councilmember Cummings and Mayor Hooley. r 5 [ Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting 4. Review & approval of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan update work program and budget re~uest. Mr. Russe 1 explained the background, work program and budget for the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the present Comp Plan is out of date and the City needs to revise it to be consistent with the Metro Council plans. It will take about a year of staff and consultant time to update the plan and approximately $25,000 in funding. Council discussion followed and a workshop with Council was recommended. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to table approval of the Work Program and Budget for the Comprehensive Plan Update for a one month review by Council. (All in favor). 5. Authorization to send letter to Brigadier General Eugene Andreotti of Minnesota Arm1 National Guard stating City's continued interest on new Armory facili y in Stillwater West Business Park. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the submission of a letter to Brigadier General Andreotti of the Minn. Army Nat'l. Guard stating the City's continued interest in a new Armory facility in Stillwater. (All in favor). r 6. Continued discussion of request for Martha & Oak Streets traffic control. This item was discussed earlier under the Police Chief's report. 7. Possible second readin~ of Ordinance amendin~ the Building Code by requlrlng guards on ex aust ~1pes less than 2 lnches off the ground. This item was discussed earller under the Building Official's report. 8. Possible First reading of an Ordinance regulating Special Event Activities ln residential structures. Mr. Russell explained that the City Council directed Staff to review this issue with interested individuals because of a controversy over a proposed commercial establishment on Pine St. and it was suggested that a possible ordinance could be drafted regulating these types of uses in residential areas. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and submitted a proposed ordinance. Patricia Jewell Peterson, 320 W. Pine St., stated she lives across from the Ann Bean House and requested the Council deny this ordinance because it is a license to run a business in a residential area. Jeff Peterson, 320 W. Pine St., stated he also objects to the Bed & Breakfast across the street because it is an imposition on the neighborhood. It is turning into a meeting and entertainment facility and r 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting they also need parking. He asked the Council to please oppose the commercialization of a residential neighborhood. After discussion, Council decided not to take any action on the proposed ordinance and to let the present process stand with a review of each case by the Special Use Permit process. Council recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened at 8:55 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Council Liaisons to various City Boards & Commissions. Council made the following appointments of Council Liaisons to various City Boards & Commissions after a short discussion of appointment by the Ward system for equal representation: Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to appoint Councilmember Kimble as Liaison to the Planning Commission. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to appoint Councilmember Cummings as Liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission. (All in favor). r Council agreed that Mayor Hooley will be Council Liaison to the Port Authority and Councilmember Bodlovick will continue as Liaison to the Cable Commission. Council tabled Council appointments to the Heritage Preservation and Solid Waste Commissions until the next regular meeting on February 2, 1993. 2. Appointment to Library Board due to resignation of Anita Buck. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to appoint Sue Nelson to the Library Board, replacing Anita Buck who has resigned. (All in favor). 3. Appointments to various City Boards & Commissions. Park & Recreation Commission Council discussion followed regarding the Park & Recreation appointments. It was noted that Wayne Wohlers requested not to be reappointed and Jim Gannon will be moving from the City. John Melville, 125 Northland Ave., requested to be appointed. He stated he has spent a great deal of time in community youth activities and enjoys the Park & Rec area. Michelle Roettger, 128 Birchwood Dr., lives in Ward 3 and stated she would offer balance since there are no women on the Commission. Also the r 7 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting higher percentage of time, effort and money go into youth hockey -- she would like to see an even distribution to all sports. Del Peterson, 1303 So. 4th St., stated he has been involved in the community in the past and could make a significant contribution to the Commission. Council voted by secret ballot and the following persons were appointed to the Park & Recreation Commission: Roberta Opheim, Del Peterson, Steve Wolff and Michelle Roettger. Cable Commission Council noted they are seeking another candidate to serve on the Cable Commission and an ad will be placed in the Gazette. Councilmember Bodlovick will contact Mary Kreimer-Adrian to determine her wishes as to being a representative on the Commission. r Heritage Commission Council discussed the Heritage Commission and the position occupied by Marlene Workman who lives in the City of Oak Park Heights. Council requested Staff to see if there is another person who lives in the City and could fulfill the requirements of this position as required by State and Local legislation. It was also noted that Howard Lieberman serves on two commissions and Mr. Russell will contact him regarding his choice of commissions. Solid Waste Commission Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to table the appointment of members to the Solid Waste Committee to the next meeting. (All in favor). Planning Commission Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick to reappoint Duane Elliott, Angela Anderson and Gene Bealka to the Planning Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Kirk Roetman, 1521 Olive St., was present and requested that he be appointed to either the Planning Commission or the Solid Waste Commission. He stated he would withdraw his name from either one if Council so wished. The Council held a secret ballot and the following motion was made: Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to appoint Duane Elliott, Dorothy Foster and Kirk Roetman to the Planning Commission. (All in favor). r \ 8 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting 4. Request from Target & Super Valu for TIF assistance for development of the former Woodland Lakes site. Richard Brooks, representing Target & Super Valu, presented their request for Tax Increment Financing assistance for development of their stores on the former Woodland Lakes property. He stated they cannot do this without City assistance and requested the City Council to work with them in looking for financial assistance. Mr. Russell stated the use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and they have met with the County and Mn/DOT on circulation for this area. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble directing Staff to work with the developers in reviewing the possibility of offering Tax Increment Financing assistance for Target & Super Valu for development of the former Woodland Lakes site. (All in favor). 5. Re uest to establish "No Parkin" zone on Neal Ave. durin L.I. 261 (McKusick Lake Rd. reconstructlon Qroject. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution creating a "No Parking" Zone on a portion of Neal Ave. during the McKusick Lk. Rd. reconstruction. (Resolution No. 93-16) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 6. Approval of Addendum No.2 of Recycling Services Agreement. Mr. Kriesel explained this is the same as Addendum No. 1 and extends the contract to March 31, 1993. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Addendum No.2 of the Recycling Services Agreement. (Resolution No. 93-17) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 7. Request to establish a Safety Committee. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing the Public Safety Committee. (Resolution No. 93-18) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 8. Approval of Subordination Agreement for Desch Building. 9 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regul ar Meeting Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Subordination Agreement for the Desch Building and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. (Resolution No. 93-19) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 4, Green approve of r to approve amount of to appr ove - 4; Nays - to approve (A 11 in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of January 19, 1993, including the following: (All in favor) . 1. Directinv Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 93-9) Ayes - Councllmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 2. The following licenses: Contractor's Licenses Exc av ators C & N Sewer & Water, 19880 Quinnell Ave. Scandia, Mn. 55073 Inc. Renewa 1 Cigarette License r 10 r \ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting River Oasis Cafe Renewal 806 So. Main St. Application for Gambling License Resolution No. 93-20 Cl imb, Inc. Harbor Bar New 517 No. Owens St. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 3. Set Public Hearing date of February 2, 1993 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. ZAT/93-1 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a Forest Protection Ordinance, City of Stillwater, Applicant. b. Case No. V/93-1 - Variance for placement of two signs which include a 48 sq. ft. free-standing sign & a 16 sq. ft. wall sign at 14460 No. 60th St. (Goodwill) located in the BP-C, Business Pk. Comm. Dist., Scenic Sign Corp., Applicants. c. Case No. V/93-2 - Variance to the Zoning Ordinance for an existing fence which exceeds the six ft. height maximum & exceeds the previous Variance granted for an eight ft. fence (Case No. V/88-27) located in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Richard Edstrom, Applicant. d. Case No. SUP/93-3 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for the renovation of a 3,200 sq. ft. vacant second level of a commercial structure into a retail space (Mid Town Antiques) located at 214 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Larry Martin, Applicant. e. Case No. V/93-4 - Variance to the Sideyard setback requirement for the placement of an accessory structure (approximately two ft. proposed, five ft. required) located at 2304 Fairmeadows Rd. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist., Michael & Sandra Hudson, Applicants. f. Case No. V/SUP/93-5 - Special Use Permit & Variance for a 5,000 sq. ft. expansion of St. Croix Valley clinic with a 29 ft. setback from Everett St. (30 ft. required) located at 921 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., St. Croix Valley Clinic, Applicant. g. Case No. SUP/93-6 - Special Use Permit for a 2,400 sq. ft. expansion of the deck at the Freight House for placement of a temporary tent structure located at 305 So. Water St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., Todd Weiss, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Resolution Honoring Jerry Wallace Posthumously Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution recognizing Jerry Wallace posthumously and offering condolences to the family. (Resolution No. 93-21) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 11 r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting Construction of Skating Rink at Old Athletic Field Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke directing the Parks Dept. to cooperate with the School District in construction of a skating rink at the old athletic field. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS Clty Clerk City Clerk Johnson noted that the City of Stillwater had received a Certificate of Achievement from the Secretary of State's Office commending the City for their large voter turnout in the General Election on Nov. 3, 1992, (over 70%). Letter to Various Congressmen & Aides Regarding Fundiny for Levee Wall Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Klmble authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to various people regarding funding for the Levee Wall, as requested by Ed Cain, the City's Legislative Consultant. (All in favor). Appointments to Port Authority Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to reappoint James O'Brien and Harry Peterson to the Port Authority. (All in r favor). COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Recommendation from Planning Commission for Council to establish policy regarding City o~erated facilities & services. CouncTl took note of thlS report. No action was taken. 2. League of Minn. Cities - Announcement of new Executive Director. Council took note of this communication. 3. Meeting Reminder - Perro Creek/Pond Improvement Project, Jan. 27, 1993. Consulting Engineer Moore explained the background of this project. Discussion followed regarding use of the overhead projector and aerial photos to explain projects. 4. Statement of Claim & Summons - Duane Seaquist auto dama~es. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councifmember Bod ovick to pay the claim for auto damage, due to improper repair of City street adjacent to the Post Office, in the amount of $183.91, to Duane Seaquist. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (continued) Downtown Parking Commission r 12 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes January 19, 1993 Regular Meeting Mr. Russell stated this commission was established in December and appointments should be made. Mr. Russell will contact former members and review applications in seeking interested parties for this commission. pa~ent to Ed Cain, Le~islative Consultant Motion y Council member Bo lovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize payment, in the amount of $3,400, to Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, for his services as Legislative Consultant. (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 P.M. (All in favor). ~~I' j(~ ATTEST: )u.~-<?~g-t-.. <I-v.../ Resolutions: No. 93-9 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 93-10 - Commendation of Leo Miller. No. 93-11 - Financing of Proposed Projects establishing compliance with IRS Regulations. No. 93-12 - Employment of Leo Miller as Part-Time Police Officer. No. 93-13 - Exemption of Lowell Inn from Lodging Tax. No. 93-14 - Approval of Highlands 4th Add. Final Plat. No. 93-15 - Accepting Petition for Improvements & Ordering Feasibility Report, Highlands 4th Add. No. 93-16 - No Parking on a portion of Neal Ave. No. 93-17 - Approval of Recycling Agreement Addendum No.2. No. 93-18 - Establishing Safety Committee. No. 93-19 - Authorizing Mayor & Clerk to sign Subordination Agreement for Desch Bldg. No. 93-20 - Gambling License for Climb, Inc. ~ Harbor Bar. No. 93-21 - Honoring Jerry Wallace posthumously. 13