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CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 98-24
October 6, 1998
~GULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:30 p.m.
4:30 P.M.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmembers Cummings and Thole
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attomey Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
Police ChiefDauffenbach
Community Development Director Russell
City Engineer Eckles
Fire Chief Kallestad
Building Official Zepper
City Clerk Weldon
Press:
Julie Kink, Courier News
STAFF REPORTS
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Community Development Director Russell reported the purchase agreement with Territorial Coalition, Inc.,
(TCI) for the purchase of the territorial prison site expires October 16. TCI is requesting an extension of the
contract to April 20, 1999. Councilmember Zoller stated a meeting was held today and the project is being
expanded and is even more desirable.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bea1ka to extend the contract with TCI for the
purchase of the territorial prison site to April 20, 1999. All in favor.
Community Development Director Russell also reported a request was received to change the ownership of a
portion of Legends of Stillwater. There would be no affect on construction.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-259 approving
the minor subdivision of Legends of Stillwater Outlot D.
Ayes:
Absent:
Nays:
Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmembers Cummings and Thole
None
Police Chief Dauffenbach reported Thomas Cleaning (Tom Crotty) was awarded the contract for lead
abatement in the firing range for $7,998. Mr. Crotty has informed him that Bay West, the company
transporting the contaminated lead and sand to Chicago for disposal, misquoted their cost by $1,450. The
contract cost of $7,998 will increase by $1,450 to a total of $9,448. This is still $5,000 less than the other
two bids received. No contract has been signed at this time.
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Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt Resolution 98-260 amending
Resolution 98-245 by increasing by $1,450 the contract amount with Thomas Cleaning for Lead Abatement at
the firing range, to a cost of approximately $9,448.
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Ayes:
Absent:
~ays:
City Coordinator Kriesel reported the interview process to fill the Administrative Assistant position opening,
brought about by the resignation of Marcy Cordes, has been completed. He is doing reference checks on the
applicants and will have a recommendation at the next meeting.
Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmembers Cummings and Thole
None
City Coordinator Kriesel also requested Council set the date for the grand opening ceremony for the St.
Croix Valley Recreation Center. He recommended Sunday, December 13, 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller setting the date for the grand opening
ceremony for the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center for Sunday, December 13,1998. All in favor.
Attest:
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City Clerk
The meeting was recessed at 4:50 p.m.
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RECESSED MEETING
CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 98-24
October 6, 1998
7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
CouncilmembersCummings (arrived at 7:30 p.m.) and Thole (arrived at 7:20 p.m.)
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
Police Chief Dauffenbach
Community Development Director Russell
City Engineer Eckles
Civil Engineer Sanders
Fire ChiefKallestad
Building Official Zepper
Gerald Fontaine, Planning Commission
City Clerk Weldon
Press:
Julie Kink, Courier News
Mark Brouwer, Stillwater Evening Gazette
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Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the minutes of August 4,
1998, Executive Session and September 22, 1998, Regular Meeting. All in favor.
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PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS
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1. Karl Ranum - Skating Rink at Old Athletic Field.
Karl Ranum stated he was asked by a group of residents in the area of the old athletic field to approach the
City with a request for City assistance in the placement and maintenance of a skating rink on the northerly
portion of the old athletic field. He has contacted Independent School District 834 and has received
favorable feedback. He is requesting City assistance in the process of flooding and maintaining the rink
surface and occasionally plowing the rink or obtaining access to the field for plowing the rink and the area
immediately adjacent.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing staff to work with Karl
Ranum to coordinate efforts for the installation of a skating rink at the old athletic field. All in favor.
Mayor Kimble welcomed students from Ms. Ferguson's social studies class, Stillwater Senior High School,
who are in attendance to meet class requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the consent agenda. All in
favor.
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Resolution 98-256: Directing Payment of Bills
Contractor License - Erdahl Construction, Rogers, MN; Balsam Tree and Shrub Care, Inc, Marine on the St.
Croix; Commercial Roof Maintenance, Inc., Stillwater; Lakeview Construction, Inc., Pleasant Prairie, WI.;
Horak Inc., Bayport; JD Excavating, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN
Resolution 98-257: Approving contract with Bailey Construction to restore picnic shelter on North 2Dd
Street
Resolution 98-258: Approval of Towing License - Amazing Towing
Purchase of CPU - Engineering Department
Approval of Data Retention Services for Engineering Files
Hang banner at Chestnut Street, November 6-23, Trinity Church Yule Fest
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Project 9802. lbis is the day and time for the public hearing to adopt assessment roll for the 1998
Street Improvement (So. 1 m Street & Surrounding Areas) - L.I. 334. Notice of the hearing was
placed in the Stillwater Gazette on September 18, 1998, and notices mailed to affected property
owners.
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Civil Engineer Sanders reported the 1998 Street Improvement project is finished for the season, The
final lift of bituminous will be completed next spring. The total cost of the project is approximately
$770,992. lbis includes a change order of $15,879.60 for sanitary sewer main improvements on Willard
Street and $9,303.46 for repairs to the sanitary sewer main on South First Street. Forty-six percent will
be assessed to property owners; the remaining fifty-four percent will be shared among the Water Board,
State Aid and the City.
Civil Engineer Sanders presented the proposed assessment roll. The only changes to the rate in the
feasibility report is the additional rate added to affected properties for improvements on the sanitary
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sewer main on Willard Street. The assessment rates are as follows: Streets: $3,350 regular lot, $1,650
comer lot per side; Sidewalk: $681 for lots greater than 72 feet frontage, $9.43/foot of frontage for lots
less than 72 feet; water service: $I,660/lot; concrete driveway apron, $300/lot; sanitary sewer main,
$2,646/1ot. The typical assessment is $5,588.50/lot.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no requests to be heard. The Mayor closed the
pubic hearing.
Councilmember Thole arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-261 adopting
the assessment for the 1998 Street Improvements (South I" Street and surrounding areas) Project No. 9802, LJ.
334. All in favor.
Ayes:
Absent:
Nays:
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Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmember Cummings
None
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Project 9803. This is the day and time for the public hearing to adopt the assessment roll for the
Curvecresi Blvd. Street Rehabilitation - L.1. 335. Notice of the hearing was placed in the
Stillwater Gazette on September 18, 1998, and notices mailed to affected property owners.
Civil Engineer Sanders reviewed the project which consisted of mill and overlaying the bituminous
surface of Curve Cresi Boulevard from Greeley Street to Washington Avenue. The final cost of
$188,799.45 is lower than the feasibility report estimate of $219,400. In accordance with the City's
assessment policy, all properties within the Industrial Park shall be assessed 100 percent of all costs of
partial street reconstruction.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller accepting the written objection of
assessment from Oasis Market. All in favor.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no requests to be heard. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-262 adopting
the assessment for Curve Crest Boulevard Street Rehabilitation, Project 9803, L.1. 335.
Ayes:
Absent:
Nays:
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Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmember Cummings
None
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Case No. V /DR-98-58. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider an appeal from
the Planning Commission for a requesi from Ken and Kim Jadwin for a variance to the Bed and
Breakfast Ordinance to increase the nwnber of bedrooms from five to six at 319 West Pine Street
in the RB Two Family Residential District. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater
Gazette on September 25, 1998, and notices mailed to affected property owners.
Gregory Dittrich, representing Ken and Kim Jadwin, requested Council table the request until they have
had time to meet with staff regarding firecode requirements.
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Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to table indefmitely, at the request of
applicant, the appeal from the Planning Commission decision to a request from Ken and Kim Jadwin for a
~ariance to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance to increase the number of bedrooms from five to six at 319 West
.'ine Street in the RB Two Family Residential District. All in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update and Change Order - St. Croix Valley Recreation Center.
Community Development Director Russell reported work on the ice arena is continuing on schedule. The
first scheduled activity is set for October 13"'. The ribbon cutting and grand opening are scheduled for
Sunday, December 13"'.
He requested approval of two change orders to provide for emergency energy service (generator) for the air
dome at an estimated cost of$28,500 and benning of the City's remaining land along Curve Crest Boulevard
to screen the Public Works sand storage area from view at a preliminary cost of$14,743.
Councilmember Cummings arrived at 7:30 p.m.
, Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-263 approving
the change orders for the St. Croix Recreation Center to provide emergency energy service (generator) for air
dome and benning of land along Curve Crest Boulevard to screen the Public Works sand storage area from
I view.
(\yes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble
f Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS
I. Possible first reading of ordinance regulating towing companies and requiring licenses.
City Attorney Magnuson reported the towing license ordinance was inadvertently left out of the City Code at
recodification. Also, after discussing the fee with Police Chief Dauffenbach, he suggested raising the annual
fee to $100. He requested a first reading in order to again insert the ordinance into the code.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have the first reading of an ordinance
regulating towing companies and requiring licenses. All in favor.
2. Adopting Assessment for Lake Drive Watermain - Project 9734, L.1. 333.
Civil Engineer Sanders presented the proposed assessment of$13,328.50 for the extension of the water main
on Lake Drive to serve the Lawrence and Ruby Rumpfproperty. This extension was approved by Council in
late 1997 and prior to construction, the Rumpf s waived objection to the improvement or the assessment and
any right to appeal.
ron by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98- 264 adopting the
assessment for the Lake Drive Watermain, Project 9734, L.1.333.
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Ayes: CounciImembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
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3. Adopting Assessment for 1998 Sidewalk Improvements - Project 9817,1.1. 337.
A memo submitted by Civil Engineer Sanders stated nineteen properties throughout the City were in need of
sidewalk replacement. These owners were given the opportunity to participate this year by signing a petition
and waiver of hearing and appeal. Eleven owners chose to participate. The City policy is to share in half of
the project cost and assess the other to the property owner. The assessment rate is $2.75/square foot.
Motion by CounciImember Thole, seconded by CounciImember Zoller to adopt Resolution 98-265 adopting the
assessment for 1998 Sidewalk Improvements, Project 9817, 1.1.337.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
4. Adopting Assessment for of Washington Avenue Median Improvement - Project 9804, 1.1. 336.
A memo submitted by Civil Engineer Sanders stated the proposed assessment for the Washington Avenue
median improvement. This project was requested by Financial Services ofSt. Croix Falls and Border
Development, 1.1.C., owners of the vacant property south of the Eagle River State Bank. They requested
better access to the property and, as sole benefactors of the improvement, waived any objection to the
. improvement or the assessment and any right to appeal.
Con by CounciImember Thole, seconded by CounciImember Bea1ka to adopt Resolution 98-266 adopting the
assessment for the Washington Avenue Median Improvement - Project 9804, 1.1. 336.
Ayes: CounciImembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
5. Award of Bid for pioneer Park Restroom Remodeling, Project 9819
City Engineer Eckles reported two bids were received for the remodeling of the Pioneer Park restrooms. The
bids received are as follows: Bailey Construction, Stillwater, $80,000; Jay Brothers, Inc., Forest Lake,
$88,500. He recommended accepting the low bid.
CounciImember Cummings requested staff prepare an estimate to demolish the building and rebuild a new
structure. He wanted a cost comparison of renovation and new construction.
Motion by CounciImember Thole, seconded by CounciImember Cummings to table the award of the bid for Pioneer
Park Restroom Remodeling, Project 9819, to October 20,1998. All in favor.
6. McKusick Lake Study.
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In response to Council direction for staff to develop an action plan in response to concerns expressed by
McKusick Lake area residents related to lake levels and water quality, City Engineer Eckles reported staff is
proposing a study be done to assess the current status and condition of the lake, identifY and evaluate options
for improvements, evaluate costs an cost effectiveness of the options, and work with residents in the
McKusick Lake area, natural resource agencies and other experts to develop and evaluate the results of the
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study. A proposal has been received from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates (BRA) to complete
this study at a cost of $16,974.
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Sheri Buss, BRA, presented the proposal.
City Engineer Eckles also recommended staffbe directed to work with the DNR regarding lake levels and
the Parks Board to investigate recreational opportunities.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 98-267 accepting
the proposal from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for McKusick Lake analysis and management plan,
Project 9626D and directing staff to work with the DNR regarding lake levels and the Parks Board to investigate
recreational opportunities.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
7. Bond Sale for 1998-99 Capital Outlay and 1998 Improvement Projects.
Finance Director Deblon reported it will be necessary to sell bonds to finance the purchase of the 1998-1999
capital outlay and the 1998 local improvement projects. It is in the best interest of the City to arrange for the
sale of the bonds at this time.
~ Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to proceed with a combined bond sale for a
t~ of $2,464,130 in capital outlay bonds and a total of $613,267 in improvement bonds for the City of Stillwater.
A .n favor.
COMMUNICA TIONS/REOUESTS
1. Report of Sale of Colonial Craft Property
City Attorney Magnuson reported, pursuant to the authority given by council at the last meeting, the sale of
the property formerly held for redevelopment by Colonial Craft was sold to Lakeview Memorial Hospital on
September 30, 1998. The sale price of $650,000 was adjusted by expenses that were obligations of the City
for a net proceed of $634,808.62.
The Hospital has agreed the City will be given a right of entry to remove the stockpile of granular material
stored on this site for use in the Phase II soil compaction project scheduled this fall as part of the levy wall
construction.
COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS
Councilmember Bealka requested the consideration of placing cross walk markings at Orleans and Market
Drive. He also reported cars are parking too close to driveways at the north end of Cottage Drive. He asked
if any signage or curb painting would alleviate the problem.
Con by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing the Police Department and Public
Works Department to return with a report and recommendation on crosswalk markings at Orleans and Market Drive
and possible solutions to blocked driveways at the north end of Cottage Drive. All in favor.
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Motion by Counclrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. All in favor.
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Attest:
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City Clerk
Resolution 98-256: Directing Payment of Bills
Resolution 98-257: Approving contract with Bailey Construction to restore picnic shelter on North 2nd Street
Resolution 98-258: Approval of Towing License - Amazing Towing
Resolution 98-259: Approving the minor subdivision of Legends of Stillwater Outlot D.
Resolution 98-260: Amending Resolution 98-245 by increasing by $1,350 the contract amount with Thomas
Cleaning for Lead Abatement at the firing range, to a cost of approximately $9,350.
Resolution 98-261: Adopting the assessment for the 1998 Street Improvements (South 1 tl Street and
surrounding areas) Project No. 9802, L.I. 334.
Resolution 98-262 adopting the assessment for Curve Crest Boulevard Street Rehabilitation, Project 9803, L.I.
335.
Resolution 98-263: Approving the change orders for the St. Croix Recreation Center to provide emergency
~nergy service (generator) for air dome and benning ofland along Curve Crest Boulevard to screen the Public
\ ^' orks sand storage area from view.
Resolution 98- 264: Adopting the assessment for the Lake Drive Watennain, Project 9734, L.I.333.
Resolution 98-265: Adopting the assessment for 1998 Sidewalk Improvements, Project 9817, L.I.337.
Resolution 98-266: Adopting the assessment for the Washington Avenue Median Improvement - Project 9804,
L.I. 336.
Resolution 98-267: Accepting the proposal from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for McKusick
Lake analysis and management plan, Project 9626D and directing staff to work with the DNR regarding lake
levels and the Parks Board to investigate recreational opportunities.
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