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Home My WebLink About1998-01-06 CC MIN ~ , CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 98-1 January 6, 1998 (". REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. r r The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Beallca, Olmmings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Councilmember Thole (arrived 4:50 p.m.) Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Community Development Director Russell Police Chief Beberg Acting Fire Chief Barthol Finance Director Deblon Building Inspector Zepper Administrative Assistant Cordes City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, Courier STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Beberg reported his intent to retire July 1, 1998. He also noted Captain Tim Bell will be retiring; his last day of work will be Friday, February 13, 1998, with a March 1 retirement date. Chief Beberg concurred with the recommendation of the City Coordinator to post the upcoming opening of the Captain's position "in house". If Council agrees to post that position .. in- house", the upcoming vacant captain position will be opened to the four current patrol sergeants. When one of the sergeants is selected to replace Captain Bell. he requested permission to replace that sergeant by competitive testing within the Department. He requested authorization to hire another patrol officer to replace the officer that is leaving. The current list generated from the hiring of an officer on April 1 , 1997, would be used. This would eliminate going through the complete testing process again. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing the upcoming vacancies in the Police Department positions of Captain and Sergeant be posted "in-house". All in favor. For the upcoming vacancy in the Police Chief position, City Coordinator Kriesel recommended posting internally and advertising externally, using the search firm of Brimeyer, at an approximate cost of $12,000-$15,000, to select and interview candidates. Administrative Assistant Cordes explained the process to be used by Brimeyer. She stated Mr. Brimeyer had requested a meeting with Council to determine the needs of the City. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Beallca authorizing the use of the search firm of Brimeyer to assist with the hiring process for the position of Police Chief. All in favor. , Clty Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 Council also requested Mr. Brimeyer meet with them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20. (" Councilmember Thole arrived at 4:50 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings authorizing the Police Chief to start the hiring process for a patrol officer to replace the officer that is leaving, using the list of applicants generated from April 1997. All in favor. City Engineer Eckles presented two quotes for hot water electric pressure washers. He requested authorization to purchase a pressure washer from River Island Enterprises at a cost of $2400, to be charged to the sewer fund. Motion by Councilmember Bealka. seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the purchase of hot water electric pressure washers for Public Works Dept. from River Island Enterprises. All in favor. City Engineer Eckles also requested authorization for two sewer workers to attend the sewer operator seminar. The cost of $624 is included in the training budget. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving attendance of two sewer workers at the sewer operators seminar. All in favor. r City Engineer Eckles reported he attended a meeting with Senator Randy Kelly. Senator Kelly is considering authoring a bill to amend the 1994 bonding bill related to environmental cleanup. He stated this amendment would allow monies left in the PCA fund to be made available to cities for cleanup of high priority dump sites. It was possible this could include reimbursement of the $25,000 already spend on the Jaycee Ballfield property. Council directed City Engineer Eckles to continue to work with Senator Kelly and staff as it relates to the amendment of the 1994 Bonding Bill. In addition, City Engineer Eckles reported a request for comments on the Manning Corridor Extension EA W had been received from Washington County. He recommended the City support the extension; the extension is necessary to take traffic off of Co. Rd. 5 and onto Co. Rd. 15. Council directed City Engineer Eckles to prepare a resolution regarding the City position on the Manning Corridor Extension and return for approval at the January 20, 1998, meeting. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Review and approval of Development Agreement for City Assistance for redevelopment of Maple Island site with Main Stream Development Partnership. City Attorney Magnuson reviewed a development agreement which incorporated the recommendations made at the December 16, 1998, meeting. Vern Stefan, Mainstream Development Partner, requested clarification of various provisions. r Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 98-6 2 (" r" city Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 approving the agreement for municipal redevelopment with Mainstream Redevelopment Partnership for 212 'h North Main Street. All in favor. City Coordinator Kriesel requested Council set a date to interview Fire Chief fmal candidates. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole setting the date for Council interviews for Fire Chief applicants for February 10, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Recessed at 5:30 p.m. cf/~-# Attest: ~ 1~ City Clerk r 3 (" (" r city Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 98-1 January 6, 1998 RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Olmm;ngs, Zoller, Thole and Mayor Kimble Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Civil Engineer Sanders City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, Courier APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the minutes of December 16, 1998 Regular Meeting and Executive Session. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Senator Gary Laidig and Representative Mark Holsten Senator Laidig and Representative Holsten appeared before Council to hear Council concerns for the 1998 Legislative Session. Council requested assistance working with the Dept. of Natural Resources regarding McKusick and Long Lakes. It was also noted cities who have received Mighty Ducks funding for new arenas are shut out of funds for renovating existing arenas. Assistance was requested in securing funding for renovation of the Lily Lake Ice Arena. Mayor Kimble also indicated support of the concept of the bill proposed by Senator Kelly regarding amending the 1994 bonding bill, as reported by City Engineer Eckles earlier in the meeting. Mayor Kimble thanked Senator Laidig and Representative Holsten for their cooperation and receptiveness when the City has contacted them on various issues. CONSENT AGENDA- Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Oimm;ngs approving the Consent Agenda. 1. Resolution 98-1: Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Resolution 98-2: Approving retainer for City Attorney for 1998. 3. Authorization to post or promote internally for Captain position - Police Dept. 4. Resolution 98-3: Renewal of contract - Sand Creek Employee Assistance. 5. Contractor Licenses: 3M, St. Paul; Suburban Lighting Inc., Stillwater; Stocker Excavating Co.,o 4 City Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 r Inc., Savage, MN; Larson Construction, North St. Paul; Wallmaster Home Improvements, St. Paul. 6. Resolution 98-4: Tobacco License for Khaled Ghneim dba Tobacco, 2040 Market Place. 7. Resolution 98-5: Promotion of Steven Wicker from Laborer to Junior Parkkeeper. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second reading of Ordinance 845, Regulating the Use and Operation of Watercraft on Long Lake (First reading August 19, 1997). City Attorney Magnuson reported the recommendations of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had been incorporated into the fmal draft; therefore, the ordinance has the approval of the DNR. Motion by Counci1member Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bea1ka to have the second reading of Ordinance 845, Regulating the Use and Operation of Watercraft on Long Lake. All in favor. 2. Possible renewal of Lobbyist Contract - Legislative Associates, Inc. (Resolution 98-7) ("' City Coordinator Kriesel reported he and City Attorney Magnuson had reviewed the previous year's work and anticipated needs for 1998. The proposed contract reflects work to include the following issues: Flood Control Project, Territorial Wall, Interstate Bridge, and Stillwater Armory . Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Resolution 98-7 approving renewal of contract with Legislative Associates, Inc., for the period January 1, 1998- December 31, 1998. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Vice-Mayor for Council. Mayor Kimble explained that Ordinance No. 822, enacted May 21, 1997, amended the requirement to select a Vice-Mayor the first meeting of each year. It now requires a Vice Mayor be selected after the election of members. Therefore Eric Thole, who was elected by Council the first meeting of the year after the last general election, will continue as Vice -Mayor until the next general election. 2. Possible appointments to Boards and Commissions. ("' Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 98-8 reappointing Connie Adams and Richard Chilson to the Downtown Parking Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 5 city Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-9 r reappointing Robert Kimbrel and appointing Frank Langer to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt Resolution 98-10 reappointing Ann Bodlovick to the Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Resolution 98-11 appointing Barbara C.S. Hansen to the Library Board. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bea1ka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 98-12 reappointing Michael Polehna, David G. Junker, Robert McGarry m, Alan Liehr, and Nancy Brown; and appointing Dawn Flinn to the Park and Recreation Board. (" Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt Resolution 98-13 reappointing Darwin Wald and John Rheinberger to the Planning Commission. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. City Coordinator Kriesel requested Council consider deactivating the Port Authority Commission. He stated the activities of the Commission have been limited to reviewing and making recommendations on the dock permits for the Andiamo boats. The activity has been so limited the Commission has been meeting only twice per year. He recommended the issues currently handled by the Port Authority could be given to the Planning Commission and/or staff and the Commission be dissolved. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have the first reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 49, Port Authority. r" Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. Mayor Kimble explained no applications were received for the two student positions on the Human Rights Commission. He requested the vacancies be advertised in the newspapers again and encouraged students to apply. 6 , city Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 r 3. Request for easement within Outlot C of Croixwood Addition - U .S. West Communications City Coordinator Kriesel explained U.S. West has requested an easement that would abut an existing easement currently held by U.S. West. The facilities to be placed within the area would resemble the cabinet already installed, would be placed on a cement slab approximately 8 x 12, and would house equipment to service the residences within the Croixwood area. U.S. West will pay $1000 for the easement. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Resolution 98-14 approving the request by U. S. West Communications for an easement within Outlot C of Croixwood Addition, and requiring applicant to record such easement. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bea1ka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 4. Receive report and call hearing on 1998 Street Improvements, Job No. 9802. Civil Engineer Sanders presented the report and reviewed the proposed 1998 Street Reconstruction Project for First Street between Willard and Orleans, Willard between Third Street and First Street, Marsh and Hancock between First and Sixth Avenue, and Burlington between First Street and Fifth Avenue. (" Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt Resolution 98-15 receiving the report and calling a hearing on 1998 Street Reconstruction Project, Job No. 9802, First Street and surrounding areas, for February 3, 1998. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. 5. Approving the budget of Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission for Fiscal Year 1998. City Coordinator Kriesel presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 1998. He stated the budget is about $6100 higher than 1997 due to increased legal fees related to the refranchising of the cable system. He recommended approval (per Article X, Section 4 of the Joint Cable Commission agreement). Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt Resolution 98-16 approving the budget of the Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission for Fiscal Year 1998. Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Cummings, Bealka and Mayor Kimble. Nays: None. r COMMUNICATIONSIREOUESTS 1. River Valley Arts Council - Request for funding. 7 .." ,... (\ (" r, . 'C'ity Council Meeting No. 98-1 January 6, 1998 Council requested staff prepare information for the January 20 meeting regarding what contributions have been made to RV AC and other organizations in the past and what is included in the budget. They also asked what other organizations and cites are being asked to contribute. COUNCn. REOUEST ITEMS Mayor Kimble reported he had been contacted by residents of the Dutchtown area regarding a dog problem; he requested this information be passed on to the Police Department. Councilmember Bealka reported he had received letters from four residents of the annexation area related to urban tax rates. City Coordinator Kriesel stated the Joint Planning Board will be making recommendations and reporting back to Council on this issue. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Counciimember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. All in favor. Attest: $~ ~L),U~ City Clerk Resolution 98-1: Directing Payment of Bills. Resolution 98-2: Approving retainer for City Attorney for 1998 Resolution 98-3: Renewal of contract - Sand Creek Employee Assistance Resolution 98-4: Tobacco License for Khaled Ghneim dba Tobacco, 2040 Market Place Resolution 98-5: Promotion of Steven Wicker from laborer to Junior Parkkeeper Resolution 98-6: approving agreement for municipal redevelopment with Mainstream Redevelopment Partnership for 212 112 North Main Street. Resolution 98-7: approving renewal of contract with Legislative Associates, Inc., for the period January 1, 1998-December 31, 1998. Resolution 98-8: reappointing Connie Adams and Richard Chilson to Downtown Parking Commission. Resolution 98-9: reappointing Robert Kimbrel and appointing Frank Langer to Heritage Preservation Commission. Resolution 98-10: reappointing Ann Bodlovick to Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission Resolution 98-11: appointing Barbara C.S. Hansen to the Library Board. Resolution 98-12: reappointing Michael Polehna, David G. Junker Robert McGarry III, Alan Liehr, and Nancy Brown; and appointing Dawn Flinn to the Park and Recreation Board. Resolution 98-13: reappointing Darwin Wald and John Rheinberger to the Planning Commission. Resolution 98-14: approving request by U.S. West Communications for an easement within Outlot C of Croixwood Addition, and requiring applicant to record such easement. Resolution 98-15: receiving the report and calling a hearing on 1998 Street Reconstruction Project, Job No. 9802, First Street and surrounding areas, for February 3, 1998. Resolution 98-16: approving the budget of Central St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission for Fiscal Year 1998. 8 , ,~