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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-14 CC MIN Special Meeting r SPECIAL HEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL HI NUTES December 14, 1993 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Hayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, Kimble, and Hayor Hooley Absent: Councilmember Cummings Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Hagnuson Recording Secretary Schaubach Others: Jim Kellison, Chuck Dougherty, Bob Utecht, James Laskin, Diane Rollie, John Hall, Vern Stefan, and Shawn Draper Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier WORKSHOP WITH STILLWATER REVENUE PROGRAM COMMITTEE r Council met in a workshop session with the Stillwater Revenue Program Committee to discuss a proposed City sales tax. Mayor Hooley turned the meeting over to Committee Chairman Jim Kellison. Hr. Kellison stated that the Committee is still searching for some answers to questions raised at the last workshop meeting, such as if the tax should be imposed CitY-Wide or just Downtown, the amount of revenue needed to be raised by the City, and where those funds would be spent. Mayor Hooley responded that the purpose of the bill would be to improve the Downtown and the business climate at the expense of the users of the Downtown, rather than at the expense of the taxpayers. He also stated that the Council has not yet officially determined the amount of the tax to be imposed. City Attorney Hagnuson explained that the resolution passed by the City Council is for approval of a general sales tax of up to three percent on all retail sales that occur in the Central Business District. Mr. Kellison reported that the results of a survey of Down- town businesses show a preference for a City-wide tax rather than a tax only Downtown. Also, there is consensus that all other forms of revenue be explored, such as a marina, toll bridge, guest boat dock, parking garage, or municipal liquor store. r Councilmember Funke proposed that a one-percent tax be implemented City-wide. One-half percent would be spent Downtown, and the other one-half percent would be spent by 1 r stillwater City Council Hinutes Special Heeting December 14, 1993 the City for a pavement management program. Bodlovick stated that she is not in favor of tax, but if one was implemented, it should be Councilmember a City-imposed City-wide. Councilmember Kimble stated that the City needs incresed revenues, and that the amount of revenue needed should be determined in order to determine the amount of tax imposed. Hayor Hooley stated he would be in favor of a diminishing tax as projects are completed and paid for. He also reported that Councilmember Cummings is in favor of a one percent overall City tax, with one and one-half percent Downtown, with the revenues to be spent on the Downtown. r The other suggested sources of revenue were discussed. City Attorney Magnuson reported that the Boundary Waters Commission will not allow any new marinas on the river, and the Stillwater Charter Commission is proposing an ordinance restricting the use of City-owned land for other than park uses. He also stated that the cost of running a toll bridge would be approximately equal to the amount of revenue generated by the toll. There was discussion regarding the projects needed Downtown, specifically the Lowell Park Plan, and new street lights. Mayor Hooley suggested that these projects be prioritized and costs determined. Hayor Hooley asked the Council if the one percent City-wide and one and one-half percent Downtown tax is acceptable to the Council. Councilmembers Funke and Kimble stated their preference for a one percent tax City- wide. Council agreed to a future workshop session with the Revenue Program Committee. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counci1member Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. (All in favor) (lLvrh. m~ t~" MAYOR q ......., ~1 :tt.:.' J'?!*,. ..-.-/ . r Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary 2 r Special Heeting STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1993 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Acting Hayor Funke. Present: Councilmembers BOdlovick, Kimble, and Funke Absent: Counci1member Cummings and Mayor Hooley Also Present: Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Hike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Ron Langness RESOLUTION AWARDING GENERAL OBLIGATION IHPROVEHENT REFUNDING BONDS. 81.055.000 Series 1994A - Oak Glen r Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing the form and details and providing for the paYMent of $1,055,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1994A, to the low bidder, American National Bank of st. Paul. (Resolution No. 93-239) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Kimble, and Funke Nays - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to accept the arbitrator's award, and to pay the back pay due for 1992 to the bargaining unit, but to reserve any further acceptance until recommendation from the City Attorney. (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counci1member BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the llleeting at 7:05 p.m. (All in favor) (Jiuz>L:::;.H ATTEST:~ 2;?>,,-v~1_...~./ CITY CL~ r Resolutions: 93-239 - Awarding the sale of Oak Glen Refunding Bonds to American National Bank 3