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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-21 CC MIN , J r (\ r '. CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 98-16 July 21, 1998 REGULAR MEETING 7P,M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, Courier Mark Brouwer, Gazette APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the Minutes of July 7, 1998 Regular and Recessed Meetings. All in favor. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS Mayor Kimble noted the death of Maureen O'Brien Palmer during the morning of July 21, following a long-term illness due to stomach cancer. He stated that, although it is not the practice of the City Council to read obituaries at the meeting, Stillwater had lost one of its finest citizens. Maureen O'Brien Palmer will be remembered for her style of hospitality at the Lowell Inn and her love of the community. OPEN FORUM Brent Peterson, Washington County Historical Society, requested the Mayor assist as an umpire at the 1860's re-enactment baseball game to be held Saturday, July 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the old athletic field at 6th and Orleans. The event is part of the LumbeIjack Days celebration. His uniform will be an1860's style black wool suit. The game will be played according to rules of the period. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing Mayor Kimble to umpire the 1860's re-enactment baseball game on July 25,1998. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS Community Development Director Russell reminded Council the CitylTownship Joint Board will be meeting July 22 at 7 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the Consent Agenda. All in favor. I. Resolution 98-182: Directing Payment of Bills ,f r ~ ~ City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21, 1998 2. Resolution 98-183: Rescinding Resolution 98-178: Appointing Diane Adams-Grafto Library Board ' 3. Resolution 98-184: Appointing A. William Fredell to Library Board 4. Authorization to start hiring process for part-time fire fighter 5. Utility bill adjustments 6. Resolution 98-185: Memorandum of Understanding with Local No. 49, IOUE, AFL-CIO 7. Attendance of Shawn Sanders at American Public Works Assoc. National Conference 8. Resolution 98-186: Promotion of Stuart Glaser to Fire Captain, Part-time Paid, effective 8/1I98 9. Resolution 98-187: Part-time, temporary employment of Chris Kearney and John Buckley as Building Inspectors on as-needed basis 10. Resolution 98-188: Agreement with Cardinal Tracking, Inc., for TickeTrak purchase, service agreement, and software license 11. Resolution 98-189: Agreement with Coverall of the Twin Cities, Inc., for janitorial services 12. Authorization to Final Stretch, Inc. to hold portion of Gopher to Badger Half Marathon in the City on Sunday, Aug. 16th, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case No. SUPN/98-35. lbis is the day and time for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision for a request from Susan Smith for a Special Use Permit for a home business and a variance for a number of employees at 430 S. Broadway St. in the RB Two Family Residential District. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on June 26, 1998, and notices mailed to affected property owners. (Continued from July 2nd, 1998) Community Development Director Russell reported the applicant has been conducting an accounting business out of her home since 1991. She was not aware a Special Use Permit was required. She has four full-time employees, no outside signage, no on-street parking required, and supplies delivered about once every two months by a UPS truck. The Planning Commission heard the business owner's hardship request and determined the business would be allowed to exist until January I, 1999, and must conform to the Home Occupation Use Permit after that date (one non-resident employee). An appeal of the Planning Commission decision has been made by Nick Sparta, 438 S. Broadway. The mayor opened the public hearing. Nick Sparta, 438 S. Broadway, appellant, stated he was not opposed to the end result of the business operating as is until January I, 1999, at which it must be in compliance with the Home Occupation Use Permit. The process was flawed. lbis was a point of precedent. He felt the Planning Commission had no grounds to grant a variance. They should have denied the variance, but delayed enforcement until January I, 1999. Proper procedures would have then been followed. Susan Smith stated she has found space for the employees in the downtown area. She will be applying for a permit to operate the business from her home; she will be the only employee. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 2 r ~. {' City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21,1998 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98- 190 overturning the decision of the Planning Commission by denying a variance for the number of employees at 430 S. Broadway St. in the RB Two Family Residential District, and staying enforcement until January 1, 1999. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Cummings and Mayor Kimble Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Possible second reading of Ordinance 863 amending City Charter by adding conflict of interest provision (first reading July 7,1998). Cummings stated he did not like the spirit of the ordinance. He felt it discourages those in private practice to run for public office. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to have a second reading of Ordinance 863 amending the City Charter by adding the conflict of interest provision. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Cummings and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 2. Update: Aiple PropertylKolliner Park master plan alternatives. Community Development Director Russell introduced John Larson, SRF Consulting Group, Inc., the consultant for the preparation of the Aiple property and Kolliner Park Master Plan. Mr. Larson provided Council with a brief summary of the Master Planning process to date and a summary of public comment. Two public survey forms were prepared and distributed within the community. The first was distributed through local newspapers, at City Hall, and at the first open house. The second was distributed at the second open house on June 18 and mailed to interested parties. A total of approximately fifty responses were received. To encourage public discussion and comment, altemative park concepts (four for the Aiple property and two for Kolliner Park) were developed and presented at the second open house June 18th and to the National Park Service on July 2,1998. Somewhat more support was received for Aiple Property Scheme A than the others. It maximizes green space, minimizes parking and suggests demolition of the Terra building. Schemes C and D received some support. C suggested relocating the Andiamo boat docks near the Terra building. D. included the visitor center concept. Little support was expressed for B, which suggested adaptive reuse of the Terra building into concessions and a picnic shelter and included a boat launch with parking for 10 trailers. For the Kolliner site, Scheme B was generally supported. It includes a swimming beach, picnic areas, and a reconstructed bathhouse to the south and rustic camping to the north. A wildlife habitat development on the north end (shown in scheme A) received strong support. Mr. Larson recommended consolidating concept altematives into a preferred direction for further study. He recommended dropping Schemes B and C. There does not appear to be 3 o , ~, (\ City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21, 1998 sufficient space for a boat launch at the south end of the site; there is also significant public opposition to this use. It is also apparent that the parking demand cannot be met if the Andiamo docks are relocated (Scheme C). Parking would tie up too much of the level land offering river views. He recommended a variation of Scheme A be developed as the Master Plan with an optional proposal to include the Visitor Center proposed in Scheme D. The south end of the site would be consistent with Scheme A,adding a possible rowing shell storage facility and no more than IS parking spaces. Mr. Larson also recommended Scheme A be pursued for Kolliner Park. It includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and picnic area on the south end with planting for wildlife at the north end. Vehicle access would be explored with the State of Wisconsin. If authorized, detailed discussions with St. Croix County, the State of Wisconsin DOT and the Army Corps of Engineers will be pursued. A presentation of the preliminary detailed Master Plan with preliminary costs would be made jointly to the project Advisory Group, the staff of the LSCMC agencies and the Corps of Engineers during the second half of August. The plan would be brought to the public in a third open house in mid-September. The Master Plan would be presented to the City Council on or about October I, 1998. Council also discussed the need for public docking facilities and related parking issues. No action was necessary at this time. Recessed at 8:05 p.m. Reconvened at 8: 17 p.m. 3. Review of Change Orders for St. Croix Valley Recreation Center. Community Development Director Russell presented an updated budget for the project. Dick Olsen, construction manager, was present to answer questions and give an update schedule for project completion. He presented a request for Change Order No.7 for parking lot light fixtures and additional storm sewer piping at a cost of$7,801 and Change Order No.8 for parking lot improvements attributable to the Park and ride lot (reimbursable by MnDOT) in the amount of $14,497. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98- 191 approval of Change Orders No.7 for parking lot light fixtures and additional storm sewer piping and No.8 for parking lot improvements for the St. Croix Sports Complex. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Cummings and Mayor Kimble Nays: None City Coordinator Kriesel presented a memo from Tim Stefan regarding the bids received for the security, sound, and telephone system. He requested authorization to issue a purchase order in the approximate amount of$35,000 to Sentry Security for the security, sound and telephone system for the sports complex. lbis item was included in the budget. 4 r' ~ (\ '. City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka authorizing the issuance of a purchase order in the approximate amount of $35,000 to Sentry Security for the security, sound and telephone system for the sports complex. All in favor. Community Development Director Russell requested Council determine the name for the ice arena and field house. A determination is important for building signage and consistent identification. The following names have been suggested or used: 1) St. Croix Valley Sports Complex, 2) St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 3) St. Croix Valley Sports Center, and 4) use Stillwater Area rather than St. Croix Valley. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to table the naming of the new ice arena/field house to the August 4, 1998, meeting. All in favor. 4. Possible second reading of Ordinance 862 amending Chapter 31 of the City Code by clarifying the Cottage Residential District (CR) regulations. (fIrst reading July 7,1998) Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to have a second reading of Ordinance 862 amending Chapter 31 of the City Code by clarifying the Cottage Residential District (CR) regulations. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Cummings and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 5. Discussion of 1998 Sidewalk Improvement Project. Mayor Kimble commented on a memo from City Engineer Eckles which explained staff had, using the City's criteria for sidewalk repairs, identified 18 properties around town in need of significant sidewalk repair. Property owners were contacted and requested to sign a petition and waiver requesting the City make the proposed improvement and agreeing to pay haIfthe cost. He recommended Council approve the 1998 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project to include the repair of sidewalks on properties where a petition and waiver has been received. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Resolution 98-192 accepting petitions and waivers and declaring adequacy of petition for the 1998 Sidewalk Improvements and authorizing the City Engineer to obtain quotations. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Cummings and Mayor Kimble Nays: None NEW BUSINESS I. Possible first reading of an ordinance establishing a moratorium on the North Hill development. City Engineer Eckles reported the City has seen a signifIcant increase in infill development in very old neighborhoods. Typically the development is on a marginal piece of property with 5 {': , ~. ('. " City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21,1998 difficult development issues. The North Hill in particular is seeing significant attempts at infill development. The North Hill currently has no sanitary sewer and water in a very limited. The storm sewer system is non-existent or wholly inadequate. Further development on marginal properties will have a serious impact on the surrounding area and topography. Severe erosion, failed septic systems, potholes, washouts, and minor flooding have occurred on the North Hill; additional building and development will only increase the problems. The ultimate solution will be a massive public improvement project. Until the City completes a feasibility study or master plan for development on the North Hill, infill development will create more problems and make existing problems more difficult to correct. Staff is recommending the City Council pass a moratorium on all unsewered areas on the North Hill. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by CounciImember Bealka directing the City Attorney to prepare findings of fact to justify establishing a moratorium on new construction on the North Hill. All in favor. COMMUNlCA TIONS/REOUESTS I. Letter from Diane Adams-Graf declining appointment to Library Board A resolution rescinding her appointment was on the consent agenda. 2. Ed Stuart ~ Letter of appreciation Mr. Stuart thanked the City for the services provided after the recent windstorms. He asked that the employees who picked up and hauled away the tree branches from storm damage be thanked for the great job. He stated he appreciated all the fine things the City Council and staff are doing. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Mayor Kimble asked staff to prepare a certificate of appreciation to Elayne Aiple for the donation of the deck barge and the floating office vessel "Cayuga". Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing staff to prepare a certificate of appreciation to Elayne Aiple for the donation of the deck barge and the vessel "Cayuga". All in favor. STAFF REPORTS (continued) City Coordinator Kriesel presented a request from Dave Eckberg, LumbeIjack Days Festival Association, Inc., to use the City-owned barge for the 1998 Lumberjack Days. It would be put in place on Thursday, July 23, and removed Monday, July 27. 6 r' o o ; City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the use of the City-owned barge July 23rd -27th by the Lumberjack Days Festival Association for 1998 Lumberjack Days. All in favor. City Coordinator Kriesel also reported the City of Bayport is requesting additional amendments to the Central St. Croix Cable Communications Commission Joint Powers Agreement (Cities of Bayport, Oak Park Heights, and Stillwater). Council previously approved a minor amendment fixing the duration of the agreement to the duration of the cable franchise. City Coordinator Kriesel recommended no additional changes be made at this time. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole determining no further amendments are necessary to the Central St. Croix Cable Communications Commission Joint Powers Agreement. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. All in favor. ~f7 Attest: fYJ 6" J. - fA.. J, !) cI"..--- City Clerk 7 ..', . r r (".. City Council Meeting No. 98-16 July 21,1998 Resolution 98-182: Directing Payment ofBilIs Resolution 98-183: Rescinding Resolution 98-178: Appointing Diane Adams-Grafto Library Board Resolution 98-184: Appointing A. William Fredell to Library Board Resolution 98-185: Memorandum of Understanding with Local No. 49, IOUE, AFL-CIO Resolution 98-186: Promotion of Stuart Glaser to Fire Captain, Part-time Paid, effective 8/1/98 Resolution 98-187: Part-time, temporary employment of Chris Kearney and John Buckley as Building Inspectors on as-needed basis Resolution 98-188: Agreement with Cardinal Tracking, Inc., for TickeTrak purchase, service agreement, and software license Resolution 98-189: Agreement with Coverall of the Twin Cities, Inc., for janitorial services Resolution 98-190: overturning the decision of the Planning Commission by denying a variance for the number of employees at 430 S. Broadway St. in the RB Two Family Residential District, and staying enforcement until January 1, 1999. Resolution 98-191: approval of Change Orders No. 7 for parking lot light fixtures and additional storm sewer piping and No.8 for parking lot improvements for the St. Croix Sports Complex. Resolution 98-192: accepting petitions and waivers and declaring adequacy of petition for the 1998 Sidewalk Improvements and authorizing the City Engineer to obtain quotations. Ordinance 863: amending the City Charter by adding the conflict of interest provision Ordinance 862: amending Chapter 31 of the City Code by clarifying the Cottage Residential District (CR) regulations. 8