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CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-28
November 4, 1997
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REGULAR MEETING
4:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:30 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Councilmember Cummings
Also present:
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
City Engineer Eckles
Police Chief Beberg
Acting Fire Chief Barthol
Finance Director Deblon
Ed Cain, Legislative Associates
City Clerk Weldon
Press:
Julie Kink, Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
STAFF REPORTS
r City Anorney Magnuson presented a copy of the Deed of Reconveyance sent by the Minnesota
State Armory Commission to the City for the property upon which the new ice arena and soccer
dome will be built.
He also reported the City needs to make another conveyance to the Armory Commission for the
property upon which the Armory might be built.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing the City Anorney to
negotiate with the Minnesota State Armory Commission for all necessary conveyance deeds for the
sports complex/armory site. All in favor.
City Anorney Magnuson also presented a draft letter to be sent to all contractors under contract for
the construction of the sports complex, appointing the contractor as Owner's Purchasing Agent in
connection with the contract.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving letter of appointment
as purchasing agent to be sent to sports complex contractors in connection with their contract for the
sports complex and directing Mayor to sign. All in favor.
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City Coordinator Kriesel requested Council set the date for an open house of the newly remodeled
City Hall for November 18, 1997, from 3-7 p.m. He stated a ribbon cutting is planned for 7 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller setting the date for an open
house of the newly remodeled City Hall for Tuesday, November 18,1997, from 3-7 p.m. All in
favor.
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Al'PROV AL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving minutes of October
28, 1997, Special and Regular Meetings. All in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA'"
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving consent agenda.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
None
Councilmember Cummings
1. Resolution 97-264: Directing Payment of Bills
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Requests from Downtown Parking Commission for pedestrian yield signs and crossings (continued
from Oct. 28,1997)
Community Development Director Russell reported Karl Ranum, chair of the Downtown Parking
Commission was not able to attend. The Commission had recommended a pedestrian crossing sign
and flashing lights at Nelson and Main and a striped pedestrian crossing at Main and Commercial.
Council directed staff include the area near St. Michael's for study of pedestrian crossings.
Because the roads in question are State and County roads, they further requested staff to work with
MnDOT and Washington County regarding the requests for yield signs and crossings.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing staff to petition
MnDOT and Washington County regarding pedestrian yield signs and crossings at Nelson and Main;
Main and Commercial; and area near St. Michael's. All in favor.
2. Possible second reading of ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 45, Taxicabs
City Attorney Magnuson reported the ordinance would delete Chapter 45, Taxicabs, in its entirely.
He stated few cities still license taxis. Therefore, taxi owners that do not garage their vehicles in
Stillwater nor do business within the City are applying for a City license and doing business
primarily in other areas such as the airport. He recommended deleting the licensing provision
from the City Code, stating it is difficult to regulate an activity beyond the limits of the City.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to have a second reading of
ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 45, Taxicabs.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
None
Councilmember Cummings
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3. . Possible second reading of ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 41, Peddlers and Solicitors.
City Attorney Magnuson reported peddlers licenses are a rudiment of the past. It has become
increasingly difficult to distinguish which person or group needs to be licensed, Le., all church
groups and school groups. He recommended a registration process as used in several other
communities; the peddler registers with the City, but no license is issued. He also stated residents
could place a placard near the entrance to the premises stating "Peddlers and solicitors prohibited."
Police would monitor peddling, but the use of a placard would be more self-regulating.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to have a second reading of
ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 41, Peddlers and Solicitors.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
None
Councilmember Cummings
4. Renewal of liquor licenses for 1998
Clerk Weldon presented the 1998 renewals for liquor, wine, and 3.2% malt liquor licenses. All
approvals should be contingent upon receipt of all required documentation, fees, and police
investigation approval.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 97-265
for renewal of off-sale, on-sale, and Sunday liquor, wine, and 3.2 % malt liquor licenses.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Councilmembers Zoller, Thole, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
None
Councilmember Cummings
NEW BUSINESS
1. 1-4 day temporary on-sale liquor license - Nelson School Assoc., 100 year celebration, 11/22/97
Clerk Weldon reported a request had been received from the Nelson School Association for a 1-4
day temporary on-sale license for November 22, 1997, for the sale of liquor during a
tour/fundraiser. Money raised would be used to fund restoration projects for the Nelson School.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving temporary on-sale
liquor license - Nelson School Assoc., 100 year celebration, 11/22/97. All in favor.
COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS
Mayor Kimble reported a letter had been received from M.K.D. Capital Corp. on November 4,
1997, providing a status report on the financing of the proposed development of the territorial
prison site by Territorial Prison Coalition. The letter stated the financing is progressing and it is
anticipated to be completed within the next couple of weeks. At that time it will be handed over to
the attorneys to move toward a closing.
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Mayor Kimble also reported Lakeview Hospital is interested in purchasing the Colonial Craft site
for the construction of a new clinic and had directed negotiations be held with the City for the
purchase of the property.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing staff to return with
recommendation regarding request of Lakeview Hospital to purchase the Colonial Craft site from the
City. Ail in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjourn the meeting at 5:12
p.m. Ail in favor.
Attest: ~/J J,.~".6V'o.
City Clerk
Resolution 97-264:
Resolution 97-265:
licenses
Directing Payment of Bills
Renewal of off-sale, on-sale and Sunday liquor, wine and 3.2% malt liquor
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