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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-21 CC MIN ri SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1993 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cununings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Jim and Debbie Junker. 1. Jim Junker. Junker Sanitation - Discussion of Recvclinl! Contract. Councilmember Funke initiated discussion of payment to Mr. Junker which would be made r for certified delinquent accounts. Mr. Kriesel noted that it is on the List of Bills for the evening meeting. Also discussed was the remainder due from the previous year and Mr. Kriesel stated this balance also would be added to the List of Bills at the evening meeting. Council proceeded to discuss the changes proposed for the amended Recycling Contract. Mr. Kriesel stated that Item 3. under Section I addresses the required data to be included regarding household participation, market receipts and deliveries. Financial record keeping including quarterly reports was also discussed. Council also discussed the type of items to be recycled which includes corrugated paper, newspaper, glass containers, aluminwn, tin and steel cans. Other items may be added such as plastics. Mr. Kriesel added that the Solid Waste Commission will recommend that the City buy an additional 1,000 containers and discussion followed on this item. The next item discussed was the rate per household which the Contractor shall receive for recycling which, at present, is $1.65 and has been in place for several years. Mr. Junker has requested a $.50 increase per household with a $.25 raise in January and another $.25 raise in July. Motion by Councihnember Funke, seconded by Councihnember Kimble to raise the rate for recycling $.25 per household in January and $.25 per household in July, 1994. (All in favor). r - 1 1" r -- Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Special Meeting Discussion followed regarding the term of the contract with Mr. Junker suggesting that it run concurrently with the garbage contract. City Coordinator Kriesel recommended that a three-year contract be adopted. Council discussion followed with the suggestion that there be a compromise by adopting a five-year contract. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilrnember Funke to set the term of the contract at five years. (Ayes - 0; Nays - 5; Motion failed) Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to set the term of the recycling contract with Junker Recycling, Inc. to run concurrently with the Garbage and Refuse Contract. (Ayes - 4; Nays - I, Councilmember Bodlovick). Motion by Councilrnember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to recess the meeting at 5:45 P.M. (All in favor). 2 '" REGULAR MEETING STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 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 Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette r: Others: Scott Schmidt, C. Michael Wilson, Phil Barbatsis. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS I. Presentation of Dlaaue to C.Michael Wilson on his retirement. City Coordinator Kriesel made a presentation of a plaque, along with good wishes to C. Michael Wilson, Parkkeeper, who is retiring from City service on January 28 after 28 years of service. Announcement of desilIDlltion of new Firefil!hter/Enl!ineer. Mayor Hooley introduced Councilmember Kimble who announced that Jon Bell has been selected as the new Firefighter Engineer. STAFF REPORTS 1. Consultinl! Enl!ineer - No report. 2. Communitv DeveloDment Director - AcceDtinl! Petition & Orderinl! Feasibilitv ReDort for ImDrovements. Hil!hlands. 5th Add. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the petition and ordering a Feasibility Study by Short-Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. for streets and utilities for the Highlands of Stillwater Fifth Addition. (Resolution No. 93-240) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. 1 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting Nays - None 3. Public Works Director - Streetlil!hts on McKusick Road Mr. Junker presented the streetlight plan and stated that NSP would install them at no charge, but there would be a monthly charge for the lighting. Discussion followed by Council on placement of the lights and the concern of condo owners regarding invasion of privacy. This discussion was continued until the January 4, 1994 meeting. Community Develooment Director (continued) Uodate on various City oroiects. Community Development Director Russell updated Council on the progress of the Downtown Hotel, Stillwater Market Place Project, construction of the parking lot on the West Wing of the Jr. H.S. site, study of the reuse of the Old Prison site, reuse of the old UBC site, and purchase of land along So. Main St. adjacent to Vittorios. r 4. City Attornev - Private Use of City Autos Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt to adopt the appropriate resolution regarding private use of City automobiles. (Resolution No. 93-241) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None Reauest from Tim Nolde regarding Walkwav Easement Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the request of Tim Nolde that the deed presented for an easement on his property on McKusick Lake be used for walkway purposes only; and since the City has acquired Outlot "Z", they will not record the easement for Lot 1, Block 1, Green Twig Way. (All in favor). 5. Finance Deot. - Reauest to purchase comouter Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the purchase of a new computer and printer to replace the Lanier Word Processor and Printer for use by the Planning/Bldg. Dept. (All in favor). r 6. City Clerk Reauest to use Council Chambers bv Stillwater Townshio Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the use of the Council Chambers by Stillwater Township for the annual meeting on March 8, 1994. (All in favor). 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS I. Possible second readin!! of amendment to "ODen Burnin!! Ordinance. City Attorney Magnuson explained that changes were recommended by Fire Chief Seim to bring our ordinance in compliance with state regulations. It defmes recreational fires, and allows permits to be issued by the Fire Chief for other open burning purposes. Burning permits would be issued for $15.00. Council and Staff discussion followed. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to have a second reading and enactment of the Open Burning Ordinance within the City of Stillwater including changes and fee for burning permit. (Ordinance No. 782) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None r 2. Possible second readin!! of Business License Ordinance. City Attorney Magnuson explained that the basis for asking for a business license is to protect the health, safety, etc. of Stillwater citizens with a one-time filing for the license unless the business changes hands or moves. Discussion followed by Council as to whether the license should be required to be renewed every year. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to have a second reading and enactment of an ordinance requiring business licenses within the City with recommended changes. (Ordinance No. 783) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 3. Possible first readin!! of amendment to Shoreland Ordinance re!!ardin!! ve!!etative cuttin!!. Comm. Dev. Director Russell swnmarized the contents of this ordinance and its purpose which is that the City is required to have such an ordinance covering the designation of the lakes within City limits. It requires that setbacks be adopted for structures located a certain distance from the lake edge. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cwnmings to have a first reading of the Shoreland Ordinance by title. (All in favor). r 4. Review of renor! & recommendation to increase size of County Road No. 5 Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. Mr. Russell explained the cost to increase the size is approximately $45,000, but could be higher. The Stillwater Market Place developers have no concern for the increase in size as long as the cost is paid by the City and does not affect service to their project. 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the increase in size of the Stillwater Market Place Lift Station as recommended. (All in favor). 5. Discussion of Commission & Committee AODointments bv Wards. City Coordinator Kriesel presented information and recommendations regarding these appointments. After discussion of the Library Board, and the recommendation of a person who lives in the township by the Board, Council recommended that the Board review the candidates again and make a recommendation of a resident of the City to be considered at the next Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to reappoint Don Valsvik, Glenna Bealka and Gerald Fontaine to the Planning Commission for another term. (All in favor). r Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to reappoint David Junker, Ken Meister, Rob McGarry, Mike Pohlena for another term; and appoint Al Liehr and Marguerite Rheinberger to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to formally appoint Steve Joyce to the Park & Recreation Commission to fulfill the uncompleted term of Roberta Opheim. (All in favor). Council tabled appointments to the Port Authority Commission until the Jan. 4, 1994 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke directing City Planner Pung- Terwedo to submit a recommendation to Council regarding appointments to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (All in favor). Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to appoint Larry Renko and Gene Bealka to a term; and reappoint Teresa Muckala to the Solid Waste Commission for another term. (All in favor). NEW BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of On-Sale & Sundav Liauor License for St. Croix Club at River Heil!hts Plaza bel!inninl! ADril 1. 1994. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the On- Sale and Sunday Liquor licenses for the St. Croix Club at River Heights Plaza beginning r April 1, 1994 and prorating the license fee on that basis. (All in favor). 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting 2. Resolution: Aoolication for Pavrnent No.2 (Final) to J & D Enterorises for demolition of West Wing, Stillwater Jr. H.S. Motion by Councilmember Cwnmings, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adopt the appropriate resolution approving application for Payment No.2 (Final) and accepting the project for demolition of the West Wing of the Jr. H.S. Resolution No. 93-242) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cwnmings, Funke, and Kimble. Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Hooley. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of December 21,1993, including payment to Junker Sanitation and the following: (All in favor). 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 93-231) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None r 2. The following Licenses: Contractor's Licenses Webster Co., Inc. P.O. Box 17124 St. Paul, Mn 55117 Excavators New Lew Anderson Con., Inc. 243 County Rd. Y Baldwin, Wi 54002 General Contractor Renewal Freighthouse, Inc. 305 So. Water St. 1994 On-Sale & Sundav Liquor License Renewal St. Croix Catering dba Pleasures at Oak Glen 1599 McKusick Road Renewal 1994 Cigarette Licenses Freighthouse, Inc. 305 So. Water St. Renewal r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting Stillwater Country Club Renewal 1421 No. Fourth St. 1994 Wine Licenses Silver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. Renewal 1994 Wine License & Strong Beer Renewal Savories 108 No. Main St. 1994 On-Sale Beer Silver Lake Restaurant 241 So. Main St. Renewal River Valley Athletic Club 1826 Northwestern Ave. Renewal r COMMUNICA TlONS/REOUESTS 1. Vallev Transit - Change in Bus Route. Mr. Russell explained that since he received Mr. Kolb's letter, he has requested to amend his request for the change from No. Third St. only and come back in spring with further requests. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request of Valley Transit for the change in bus route from No. 3rd St. to No. 4th St. between Myrtle & Laurel Sts. and to return in spring with further requests. (All in favor). STAFF REPORTS (continued) Parks & Recreation Purchase of eauiDment for various Darks & trails in City Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the request of the Parks Dept. to purchase picnic tables, wheelchair accessible tables and stationary park benches for use in various parks & trails in the City. (All in favor). City Coordinator ADDOintment of Sheila McNamara as Planning & Bldg. Secretary Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution appointing Sheila McNamara to the position of Planning/Building Inspection Secretary. (Resolution No. 93-243) r Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Funke, Kimble and Mayor Hooley. Nays - None 6 r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Purchase of Camera for cablecastinl! meetings Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to authorize purchase of a camera for cablecasting meetings in the Council Chambers. (All in favor). Update on Lilv Lake Arena Ooerations Councilmember Cummings reported on the operation of Lily Lake Ice Arena since the takeover of management operations by St. Croix Catering, by stating that operations have improved and the Ice Arena is running smoothly. Lumberjack Davs Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke that the City Council formally endorse the idea of Lumberjack Days 1994 and solicit any and all interested individuals/organizations that would like to share in this event. (All in favor). r Discussion of Christmas Tree Lights in Downtown Discussion followed regarding the problems with Christmas tree lights in the Downtown area. City Staff will review the problems and try to find a solution. Discussion of Drooosed changes to City Hall Mayor Hooley addressed the discussion with Tennessen Associates and the suggestions for changes in the City Hall building. Estimates are forthcoming from Olsen Construction Co. regarding these changes. Discussion of disoarities in Dent. Head salaries Motion by Councilrnember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Funke directing the City Coordinator to provide a recommendation for solution of the disparities in salaries for certain members of the Stillwater Manager's Association. (All in favor). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. (All in favor). RECONVENED MEETING The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M. with all members present, including City Coordinator Kriesel and City Attorney Magnuson. r City Engineer Position City Coordinator Kriesel informed the Council that discussions were held with KIayton Eckles regarding the City Engineer position and asked the Council to consider appointing Mr. Eckles to the position. 7 - r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes December 21, 1993 Regular Meeting Motion by CounciIrnember Funke, secnded by Councilmember Cummings to offer the position of City Engineer to Kiayton Eckles effective January 28, 1994. (All in favor.) Lowell Inn Financing Reauest Discussion was held on a request from Art Palmer to purchase and lease back the Lowell Inn parking lot and other fmancing considerations. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct the City Attorney to notify Mr. Palmer of the problems and limitations the City would have in regard to his financing request. (All in favor.) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 P.M. (All in favor.) m MAYOR ATTEST: ~ ~ CITY, CLERK Resolutions: No. 93-231 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 93-240 - Accepting petition & ordering Feasibility Study for Highlands 5th Add. No. 93-241 - Approving private use of City autos by Staff. No. 93-242 - Final application for payment for West Wing of Jr. H.S. & accepting project. No. 93-243 - Appointing Sheila McNamara as PlanningIBldg. Secretary. 8 -