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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-16 CC MIN o , REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL M IN UTES February 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Council Vice President Funke. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble. Absent: Mayor Hooley City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Fire Chief Seim City Clerk Johnson Also Present: Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mark Herwig, St. Croix Valley Press Others: Stella Casanova, Kirk Roetman, Marguerite Rheinberger, Richard Kilty, Richard Chilson, Mr. & Mrs. Hubbard. r INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Marguerlte Rhelnberger - Sesquicentennial Committee Hotline Marguerite Rheinberger, representing the Sesquicentennial Committee, announced that the Committee has a "hotline" (439-1993) with a recording of activities being held during the year. Interested parties should call before mid-March. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the Special Meetings of January 25 & 26, 1993; and Regular & Recessed Meetings of February 2, 1993 as presented. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS 1. Public Works Director - Redirection of Drainage on Lot 8 - Hazel Ct. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to authorize the Public Works Dept. to install a manhole and piping to redirect drainage away from Lot 8 on Hazel Ct. (All in favor). Repair of Sanitary Sewer Connection on No. Fourth St. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing the Public Works Dept. to proceed with repair of a sanitary sewer connection at 1100 No. Fourth St., at a cost of approximately $2,000 to $3,000, and r 1 r , r r Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting directing the City Attorney to determine what action is necessary to recover the costs of this project. (All in favor). 2. Community Development Director - No report. 3. Consulting Engineer - No report. 4. Fire Chief - Purchase of Carry-All Vehicle Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the low quote for purchase of a new carry-all vehicle for the Fire Dept., with new radio, and direct City Staff to negotiate with local dealers to see if they can meet the low quote. (All in favor). PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider a 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., Case No. SUP/93-6, Todd Weiss, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was published in The Gazette on January 22, 1993 and mailed to affected property owners. Todd Weiss, General Manager of the Freighthouse, stated he has been working with the Heritage Preservation Commission/Design Review Committee and the tent structure has been eliminated. However, they are requesting to expand the deck for receptions, etc. Community Development Director Russell explained that the Planning Commission originally reviewed the request and referred it to the Heritage Commission for design review. He proceeded to address the conditions of approval, which shall be in place before the deck is used. Both the Planning Commission and Design Review Committee recommended approval. Council Vice President Funke closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a Special Use Permit for a 2,400 sq. ft. expansion of the deck at the Freight House located at 305 So. Water St. in the CBD, Central Business Dist., as conditioned, Case No. SUP/93-6, Todd Weiss, Applicant. (All in favor). 2 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Update on Levee Wall Reconstruction & Extension Flood Control Project and request for enyineering services. Consulting Englneer Moore presented background information on deterioration of the Levee Wall over the years. In the 30's the wall did not have a permanent footing and the erosion protection wall was built to protect the main wall. A study was done in 1991 for ways to upgrade the wall for erosion control only. The DNR did agree to a phased program for rebuilding the wall. The Corps of Engineers is still looking at erosion protection and not flood control. A complete study would cost approximately $38,000. If this project were mandated by Congress, they would have to proceed with the study and the Corps of Engineers stated they would not start addressing flood control at this time. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to direct Community Development Director Russell and City Engineer Moore to continue working with Legislative Consultant Cain on the Levee Wall project. (All in favor). 2. 3. Request for Council Workshop for March 9, 4:30 P.M. to update Council on plans for use of the Jr. H.5. site for CUB Office Building. Council concurred with the request to set a workshop date for March 9, 1993 at 4:30 P.M. with Cub Foods regarding relocation plans; and at 6:00 P.M. with Washington County regarding plans for upgrading County Road 5 from Croixwood Blvd. to Hwy. 36. 4. Mn/DOT offer to sell excess right-of-way along No. Main St. to the City of Stillwater. Mr. Russell explained the offer, stating the property is located in front of the Desch Building and Domino's Pizza Building. The state's proposed sale price is $33,887. Mr. Russell suggested that Council drop interest in the land or submit a lower offer. Discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble directing the City Attorney to attempt negotiations with Mn/DOT regarding possible purchase of excess right-of-way along No. Main St. adjacent to the Desch Building. (All in favor.) NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution establishinr Stillwater ses~uicentennial Committee. Mr. Krlesel explalned he concerns tha were ralsed regardlng responsibilities of this Committee and that they should be set forth in 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting written form; also that any solicitation of contributions and expenditures of funds need approval of the Committee and Council. Marguerite Rheinberger, a member of the Committee, stated she agrees with the resolution, but asked Council to consider appointing a liaison. She also stated a concern that all money should go directly to the City. Discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution establishing the Stillwater Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee and delineating responsibilities. (Resolution No. 93-36) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke and Kimble. Nays - None 2. Approval of Driveway License on public property, with municipal utilities thereon, for Robert Tro~er & William Hu6bard at Third & Hazel Streets. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Driveway License for the Hubbard and Troyer properties on No. Third St., south of Hazel St. (Resolution No. 93-37A & B) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke and Kimble. Nays - None Discussion of Cit~ sup~ort for ~roposed New Charter School. Councilmember Fun e no ed that Denny Meyer lS requesting a letter in support of establishment of this school. Discussion followed regarding the type of school proposed and whether monetary support is involved. Council suggested that Mr. Meyer be contacted regarding scheduling a workshop for further discussion. 4. Receive Bids for South Main Lift Station. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution awarding the bid for the So. Main St. Lift Station valve and pump replacement to Richmar Construction, Inc. in the amount of $28,360. (Resolution No. 93-38) 3. Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke and Kimble. Nays - None 5. Consideration of Parking Control District. Mr. Russell presented a report detailing the amount of parking area created over the last two years, stating most of the projects have been paid by using Tax Increment Funding. However, these funds cannot be used for maintenance. Downtown business has intensified and parking demand r 4 ~ ~ r Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting increased. Therefore, he suggested creating a Downtown Parking District and that Staff work with the newly created Downtown Parking Commission. Further discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick directing City Staff to establish the Downtown Parking Commission; and work with this newly formed Commission on the establishment of a Downtown Parking District. (All in favor). CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the Consent Agenda of February 16, 1993, including the following: (All in favor). 1. Directin Pa ent of Bills (Resolution Ayes - ounCl mem ers 0 OV1C, Cummlngs, Nays - None 2. The following Contractors Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 3M Company 900 Bush St. St. Paul, Mn. 55133 Licenses. Sign Erection Renewal General Contractor Renewal 3. 4. Submission of Claim from Shirly Johnson for towing charges to Ins. Agent. Set Public Hearin date of March 2 1993 for the followin Plannin Cases: a. Case No. V 3- - Varlance to the 19n Or lnance or p acemen 0 a 3 ft. by 6 ft. lighted marque sign located at 920 W. Olive St. (Nelson's Ice Cream Store) in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Robert C. Pasket, Applicant. b. Case No. SUP/93-9 - Special Use Permit to conduct a beauty salon business (nails only) in a residential structure at 121 So. Owens St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Heidi B. Colleran, Applicant. c. Case No. V/93-10 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance for an 850 sq. ft. restaurant use in an existing structure at 317 So. Main St., (River Exchange Bldg.) located in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist., Scott Zahren, Applicant. d. Case No. SUP/93-11 - Minor Subdivision of a 1.26 acre vacant parcel of land known as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 13, Block 14, Sabin's Add., into three separate parcels located east of Sherburne St. & north of W. Linden St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Doug & Mary Christensen, Ron & Eloise Zaniewski & Agnes Mowry, Applicants. 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting e. Case No. V/93-12 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement of a 50 sq. ft. free-standing sign, 20 ft. in height, at 2289 Croixwood Blvd. (Brooks Food Market) located in the CA, Gen. Comm. Dist., Suburban Lighting, Applicant. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Forward Clalm to Insurance Co. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to send the claim from John Degnan regarding auto damage from a pothole on Pine St. to the insurance company. (All in favor). r Executive Session Mr. Kriesel requested the Council adjourn to Executive Session, after the meeting, to discuss a labor relations matter and Council concurred. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Scott Renne, County Assessor - Confirmation of 1993 Local Board of Review schedule. Council took note of this communication. 2. Milo Mortenson, BWBR - Review of events, of City Council Meeting of Feb. 2, 1993, as they concern the St. Croix Valley CTinic. Council concurred with this ltem. 3. Stillwater Area Schools - Support of the D.A.R.E. Program. Council noted this letter. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 8:20 P.M. (All in favor). ATTEST: 0L~ ~~ A ~ MAY Ju., 7c~<<~ 6 r ~ r ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes February 16, 1993 Regular Meeting Resolutions: No. 93-35 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 93-36 - Establishing Sesquicentennial Committee and duties. No. 93-37 - Granting Driveway License for Hubbards & Troyers. No. 93-38 - Award of Bid for So. Main Lift Station to Richmar Construction. 7 RECORD OF EKEOlTIV:!! SESSION 'onvened: Tuesday, February 16, 1993 onvened: 8:30 p.m. ldjourned: 9:D p.m. ~ present: Acting Mayor Funke, COllIlcilInernbers Kodlovick, CUmmings and Kimble ..absent: Mayor Hooley lrescnL: City Coordinator Kri""c1 and City Attor~ey Magnuson ;eofK"ecutiveSessio": , employee. To discuss possible disciplinary action against :Slon: City Coordinator Kriesel presented an invC'~tigatory report ,md .linary findings of fact Lhat he had prep"~cd regarding tho> performance and ,~_ 01 Robert Iliel"nberg, Ice Ar"na Manager. ] r"k"n: Dire"te<:l City Coordinator- and City Attorn<>y 1.0 prepare further 'Iltetion and proper notice ot heat"ing tor pos~ ible disciplinary action t Robc~L Bielenb<>rg, ice Arena Manager, for violation of city rules and ,Lions and to bring this matter 1.0 the Council in executive session on 2, .i~~J, 4dr .:j ~~A-</' Ci.tyCoordinator