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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-29 CC MIN r STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING June 29, 1993 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Counci1members Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Public Works Director Junker Consulting Engineer Moore Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette others: Leo Lohmer, Eric Scott, Paul Lacy, Jerry Wallrech, Val Finneman, Karl Karlson, Rod Lawson, Howard Lieberman, Don Valsvik, Jack Krongard, Judy Lacy, Chuck Dougherty, Don Martin, Tim Old, Nancy Canning, Ken Carlson, John Baer, Paul Randall, Tim Schmolke, Al Ruttger, Steve Bliven, Charlotte McIntosh, Richard Kilty, Angela Anderson, Lois Rusted, Mick Forsky, Bob Hasty, Don Fixmer, Cy Gills, Elwood Johnson, Gene Ristow, Kathleen Faint, James Rusell r STATEMENT BY MAYOR HOOLEY Mayor Hooley clarified a statement reported in the Stillwater Gazette indicating a possible sales tax in Stillwater. Mayor Hooley stated that a sales tax is not his intent, but that he is considering a user tax or tourist tax which will require further study by the Council. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING. L.I. 274 1 . This is the day and time for the public improvement hearing on the Sidewalk Improvement Project, L.I. 274. Notice of the hearing was published in The Stillwater Gazette on June 18 and 25, 1993 and mailed to affected property owners. r Consulting Engineer Moore described the sidewalk repair program. No new sidewalks would be installed. In some areas only sections of sidewalks will be replaced. Estimated cost of the project is $5 per square foot, for a total estimated project cost of $392,948. Property owners would be assessed 50 percent of the cost. 1 t' stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting June 29, 1993 Mayor Hooley opened the meeting to public comments. Leo Lohmer, 303 W. Olive, stated that his sidewalk should be on the National Register because it was put in, at the latest, in 1920. Eric Scott, 233 N. Harriet, asked for reassurance that new sidewalks will not be put in where none exist. Mr. Moore confirmed this. Paul Lacy, 713 S. 2nd, questioned why street and sidewalk reconstructions are not done simultaneously. Mr. Kriesel responded that S. 2nd Street will not be reconstructed for at least two years. Jerry Wallrech, 222 W. Laurel, is concerned about the cost and believes it can be done for less than the $5 per square foot estimated cost. Val Finneman, 715 S. 6th st., asked that his sidewalks be reevaluated. Public Works Director Junker stated that Mr. Finneman's sidewalks were in good shape. r Karl Karlson, 1315 S. 4th st., asked if his had been reevaluated. Mr. Junker stated that these sidewalks were fine. Mr. Karlson asked for a letter stating his would not be replaced. Rod Lawson, 906 S. Greeley st., speaking also for his neighbor, Mr. Kaske at 824 S. Greeley, stated that he does not feel his sidewalks need replacement. Howard Lieberman, 914 S. Greeley, asked about his property. Mr. Moore stated that 10 feet of his sidewalk need replacement. Mr. Lieberman asked about the rights of the property owner if they disagree with the assessment. City Attorney Magnuson stated that the homeowner has a right to appeal the assessment in District Court. Don Valsvik, representing Trinity Lutheran Church, asked that the church sidewalk be removed from the list because the Church is hiring its own contractor to repair the sidewalk, curb and gutter and parking lot. Jack Krongard, 1112-1114 6th Ave. S., stated that sidewalks are in like-new condition. Mr. Moore stated he will take another look at these sidewalks. his that Judy Lacy, 713 S. 2nd St., asked if sidewalks and replace them with sod. that the sidewalk is public property. she could remove her Mr. Magnuson stated r Chuck Dougherty, 306 W. Olive, asked how much of his sidewalk is included in the replacement. Mr. Moore stated that 14 feet will have to be replaced. Don Martin, 718 W. Myrtle, asked how much of his sidewalk needs replacement. Pete 2 r stillwater city Council Minutes Special Meeting June 29, 1993 Haefler, 501 W. Laurel, also asked how much of his sidewalk is included. He also questioned how the determination is made whether a sidewalk will be replaced. Tim Old, 502 N. Everett, questioned why his sidewalk is included when it is a dead end. Nancy Canning, 717 S. 2nd st., stated that her sidewalk is in good shape. Bob Delanger, 713 W. Olive, asked what parts of his sidewalk will need to be replaced. Staff agreed to look at the properties in question. Ken Carlson, 117 understand why some sides of the street E. Burlington, stated that he does not areas of the City have sidewalks on both and some areas have no sidewalks at all. ~ John Baer, 812 6th Ave. S., stated that the sidewalk is not continuous in his area. Paul Randall, 218 W. Maple, asked to have the Maple Street sidewalk reevaluated. Tim Schmolke, 506 W. Laurel, asked for written standards by which the sidewalks are judged, and also asked that the City inform residents of how to maintain their sidewalks. Al Ruttger, 919 W. Myrtle, stated that his sidewalk is cracked because of the loaders picking up snow in the winter. He also questioned how thick the new sidewalks will be. Steve Bliven, 613 Olive st. W., asked for an inspection of his sidewalks. Charlotte McIntosh, 807 S. 2nd St., agreed that her sidewalks are in need of repair, but is also concerned about the condition of 2nd Street. Richard number Council Kilty, 807 S. 4th st., asked for information on the of injuries in the City caused by poor sidewalks. stated he could get that information at City Hall. Angela Anderson, 1121 N. 4th St., stated that there are other sidewalks in her area that need replacing. She is also concerned that the new sidewalk will affect her retaining wall. Lois Rusted, 602 W. Olive, had a complaint about a vacant lot next to her which is not maintained. Nick Forsky, 406 W. Olive, asked about the time line for the project. Bob Hasty, 1104 S. 3rd, asked what will be done on Hancock Street. Don Fixmer, representing Ken Fixmer, 628 S. 3rd st., stated he is in favor of the sidewalk program, but feels that Willard Street should be redone also. Cy Gills, 516 W. Myrtle st., asked for an inspection of his sidewalk. Mark Walker, 333 W. Aspen, stated that his is the only sidewalk in a five block area. ~ Elwood Johnson, representing the Seventh Day Adventist Church on 5th and Laurel, asked if this property was in the program. Gene Ristow, 209 W. Laurel, stated that he does not want to 3 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting June 29, 1993 pay for new sod when his sidewalk is replaced. He has not been able to grow grass on the boulevard because of the salt from the street. Kathleen Faint, 715 S. 4th st., and James Russell, 921 N. 2nd, each asked about the amount of sidewalk on their property that will need replacing. Mayor Hooley closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the Sidewalk Improvement Project, L.I. 274, and directing the City's Consulting Engineer to prepare the plans and specifications. (Resolution No. 93-115) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Cummings, Kimble, Funke, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None EXTENSION OF FIRE CONTRACT r Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to extend the current Fire Contract to August I, 1993. (All in favor) SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT Mayor Hooley reported that Junker Sanitation two amendments to the Solid Waste Contract. contract will be placed on the July 6 agenda. has agreed to Approval of the ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded Cummings to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. by Councilmember (All in favor) ATTEST: h~ ,LA G- A" /::J (iTY- C'i'i.RW- A - . Resolutions: D<~~i,/'m ti 'V~ MAYOR / No. 93-115 - Ordering L.I.274 r Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 4