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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-14 CC MIN r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 14, 1993 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Counci1members Bod1ovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Public Works Director Junker Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Ray Davis Press: Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 1994 BUDGET r Council met with Finance Director Diane Deb10n to finalize the 1994 budget. She reported that the total tax levy as proposed is $2,769,450 which is an increase of 3.49 percent over 1993. Due to changes in HACA, Equalization Aid and fiscal disparities, the homeowner's property tax notice will show a 2.96 percent increase in taxes over 1993. Capital Finance a later Outlay requests for 1994 were also discussed. The Director suggested that Capital Outlay be reviewed at date since it does not affect the tax levy. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to add $23,963 to the Police Department Capital Outlay for five mobile data terminals as requested, and delete $31,000 for a picnic area and walkway from the Lily Lake Capital Outlay requests. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the revised budget for the General Fund for the year 1994 with revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,163,993. (Resolution No. 93-173) Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None r Motion by Counci1member Funke, seconded by Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution proposed tax levy for the year 1994 in the amount (Resolution No. 93-174) Councilmember approving the of $2,769,450. I - r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 14, 1993 Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None SANITARY SEWER SITUATION AT DEVICH PROPERTY Public Works Director Junker reported on a reviewal of the sanitary sewer system that provides sewer service to the Devich property (912 West Laurel Street). Ray Davis and Connie Devich would like to hook up to sewer from Laurel Street rather than from the rear of their property. They are also asking for a variance to the side and rearyard setback requirements for the construction of a garage. Hr. Junker suggested that sewer be installed on West Laurel (McKusick Lake Road) during the McKusick Lake Road reconstruction. He estimated the cost to be $25,000 to $26,000. City Attorney Magnuson suggested that this project be financed along with the road reconstruction, and charge residents for hook up to the new sewer to recover the costs. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve a Variance to the side and rearyard setback for the construction of a garage located at 912 W. Laurel st. as requested by Connie Devich, with the condition that a sewer r easement be granted to the City. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving a change order to the McKusick Lake Road project to install sewer and water lines along Laurel Street. (Resolution No. 93-175) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Motion by Councilmember Kimble, Bodlovick to approve the application for flood control expenses. (All in seconded by Councilmember for Federal Assistance funds favor) ASBESTOS ABATEMENT. WEST WING JUNIOR HIGH Mayor Hooley passed the gavel to Vice-Chairman Funke and abstained from this item. r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution Order No. 1 for removal of vinyl floor tile from the west wing of the Junior High, $19,030.24. (Resolution No. 93-176) by Councilmember approving Change containing asbestos in the amount of 2 r stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 14, 1993 Ayes - COllncilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, and Kimble Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Hooley AVAILABILITY OF TAX FORFEIT LAND Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the ac- quisition of tax forfeiture land (Parcel 11080-2130) at no cost to the City. (Resolution No. 93-172) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None CHARTER COMMISSION REOUEST Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Counci Imember Cummings to approve the request by the Stillwater Charter Commission to direct the City Attorney to draft land use regulations and procedures for further review and discussion. (All in favor) r LETTER FROM ED CAIN Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by COllncilmember to approve payment to Legislative Consultant Ed Cain amount of $1,412.50. (All in favor) Cummings in the RESIGNATION OF FIRE CHIEF City Coordinator Kriesel reported that Fire Chief Gordon Seim will retire as of February 28, 1994. Mr. Kriesel asked for approval of a job posting within the City Fire Department, with current full-time firefighters eligible. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve posting of the Fire Chief position within the City's Fire Department, with a deadline for applications of September 30, and a hire date of October 15. (All in favor) Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to allow volunteer firefighters to also apply for the Fire Chief position. (All in favor) SIMMS PROPERTY r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution Purchase Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and Councilmember approving the Ci ty Clerk to 3 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting September 14, 1993 sign said agreement for the Simms property. 171) (Resolution No. 93- Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble, and Mayor Hooley Nays - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. (All in favor) G/.~.,..f'~9H~V' MAYOR r ATTEST: ,~~~ CI Y CLERK Resolutions: No. 93-173 - No. 93-174 - No. 93-175 - No. 93-176 - Approving the Budget for 1994 Approving the Tax Levy for 1994 Approving Change Order for McKusick Lake Road Project adding sewer and water line Approving Change Order No. I, Junior High Asbestos Abatement Approving Purchase Agreement for Simms Property Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Property #11080-2130 No. 93-171 - No. 93-172 - Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary r 4