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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-17 CC MIN '. , (\ "'-- r (\ \ '. CITY OF STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-15 June 17, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: Councilmember Thole (arrived 4:55 p.m.) Also present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Finance Director Deblon Parks Director Thomsen Community Development Director Russell City Planner Fitzgerald City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater I. Review and update of Lowell Park Plan and Aiple property concept plan Community Development Director Russell gave an overview of the Lowell Park Renovation Plan that was adopted by the City Council in October, 1992. Bill Sanders, Sanders Wacker Wehrman Bergly, Inc., presented the main points of the plan which uses the original Morrell and Nichols Master Plan (1918) as inspiration and direction in the planning. The plan also included a preliminary analysis of the Kolliner Park property and the Aiple property. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing staff to prepare options for preparation of Aiple property master plan as a part of the St. Croix River Park and Open Space System and return with report. All in favor. City Attorney Magnuson reported the Aiple Lease will terminate on December 22, 1998, and at that time, any buildings and other improvements left on the property become property of the City. In anticipation of that event, he recommended an environmental review of the property be undertaken to evaluate and assess the responsibility for cleanup of any possible contaminants. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing staff to begin the process for environmental review of the Aiple property. All in favor. I '. ~. . , r (' \ ~ City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 City Attorney Magnuson also updated Council on the status of the Elmore Lowell Trust which provides funding for Lowell Park maintenance, beautification and improvement. He reported a principal amount of$195,764 and stated that any funds remaining undistributed on August II, 1999, will be distributed to the heirs of Elmore Lowell. He stated the purchase of the railroad land adjoining Lowell Park would qualify as a Lowell Park "improvement". He requested Council direction. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing staff to obtain written approval from Trustees of the Elmore Lowell Trust and authorizing entering into contract for purchase of railroad land adjoining Lowell Park. 2. Update and direction for St. Croix Sports Complex Community Development Director Russell and Duane Kell, Ankeny Kell Architects, P.A., updated Council on the status of the St. Croix Sports Facility project. Terry Palmer, National Guard, stated the National Guard does not have "in-pocket" funds for the training center at this time. Bob Ballantine, Compass Development, and Ron Langness, Springsted Inc., discussed fundraising and bonding options. Tom McGlinch, director for the hockey association, expressed concerns regarding the commitment for concessions at the sports center, guaranteed ice time and the timing of any decision regarding the lease of Lily Lake arena. Community Development Director Russell requested Council direction for proceeding with the construction of the Phase I project and development of plans and funding for the second, Phase II, Community Center part of the project. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole accepting report and continuing discussion ofSt. Croix Sports Complex to July 1 meeting. All in favor. Recess at 6:20 p.m. ~f ayor Attest: ---I1f~: . L J otL.. City Clerk 2 (\ " r\ ('\ \. City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-15 JUNE 17, 1997 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: Councilmember Cummings (arrived 7:10 p.m.) Also Present; Community Development Director Russell Finance Director Deblon City Engineer Eckles City Attorney Magnuson Planning Commission Chairperson Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the June 3, 1997, Regular and Recessed Meetings. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Tom Warth - Update on status of Sister City relationship with Jinja, Uganda Tom Warth presented information regarding the Sister City relationship and the pairing of Stillwater and Jinja churches and organizations. Mary Louise Menikheim commented on her travels to Uganda. Warth stated a trip to Jinja, Uganda, was being planned for next July, and encouraged residents to contact him if they are interested in joining the group. 2. David Paradeau - Request for improvement of railroad track and adjacent property Mr. Paradeau requested that City assist with track repair and cleanup on the property adjacent to the Stillwater Depot southward to the Dock Cafe and a barrier to keep cars from parking too close to the tracks. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole authorizing expenditure of up to $10,000 for track repair and new ballast and directing staff to return with 3 (\. \. r"- (\ \. City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 report on delineating track area. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings directing staff to consider traffic control at railroad crossing on Mulberry and report back to Council. All in favor. 3. Denise Boczek - St. Croix Catholic School Ms. Boczek requested a permit to close designated City streets for the St. Croix Catholic School Annual Marathon, October 4, 1997. Staff recommended a different route be developed that does not include thru streets and only one-half of the street be utilized. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving use of designated City streets for St. Croix Catholic School Annual Marathon, October 4, 1997, contingent upon Police Department approval of route. All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving the consent agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None I. Resolution 97-139: Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Contractors Licenses: Miller Excavating, Stillwater; Proforma Roofing, Houlton, WI; Nordling Construction Co., St. Paul (new); Prowood Signs lnc, & Edison Division, Long Lake, MN; Kuehn Excavation, White Bear Lake, MN; Du-Max Custom Counter Tops & Misc. Carpentry, Stillwater; Ritzer Excavating, Stillwater (Renewals) 3. Resolution 97-140: Proposal Request 32-1, City Hall construction projectProposal Request 32-1, City Hall construction project 4. Authorization to attend MN Municipal Clerks seminar - City Clerk 5. Install privacy fence for portable restroom at Benson Park 6. 3.2% temporary on-sale license - Music on the Waterfront 7. Purchase of cellular phone - Police Dept. 8. Approval of form of public notice of intention to reconvey city land 9. Authority to Dispense: JEMA Pub, Inc., for Taste of Stillwater (City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce) STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 4 r '- r ("'. ,~ City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 Finance Director Deblon presented the 1998 budget calendar and requested Council review for possible conflicts with their schedules. (Taken out of order - Item 3 New Business) 3. Approval of Fire Contracts Finance Director Deblon presented cost allocations and recommended new fire contract rates for the City of Grant and Stillwater and May Townships, as presented. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 97-141, approving fire protection contracts with the City of Grant and the Townships of Stillwater and May. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 2. City Engineer City Engineer Eckles reported he had received a memo from Fire Chief Ness expressing concern with the safe passage of emergency vehicles if East Burlington Avenue is narrowed to 30 feet in width when reconstructed. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing Fire Department and Engineering staff prepare report regarding the width of Burlington as it relates to emergency vehicles and return to Council with report. All in favor. Mr. Eckles requested the purchase of a UEMSl Skid Assembly and Winch for sewer televising equipment. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller authorizing purchase ofUEMSl Skid Assembly and Winch for sewer televising equipment. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider the Stillwater Annexation Area Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on June 6,1997. Sherri Buss, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Assoc., presented the AUAR. She stated the AUAR/Mitigation Plan will be available at the library and city hall. She presented the anticipated completion schedule as follows: the comment period will run from June 2 to July 2; 5 (\ \ f' o \ '. City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 comments can be sent in writing. The Final AUAR will be presented at the July 15 Council meeting. The Mayor opened the public hearing. 1. Richard Kilte, 118 W. Oak St., expressed concerns regarding the lack of north-south streets through the area. Russell reported circulation plans are part of the Comprehensive Plan; the AUAR looks at environmental concerns. Mr. Kilte also questioned the flow of water through Lake McKusick and the Mulberry ravine. 2. Richard Huelsmann, 12610 N. 62nd St., presented comments regarding the Marketplace pond, affects on Long Lake, and bounce on McKusick and Long Lake. He will be submitting written comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Recessed at 8:40 p.m. Reconvened at 8:45 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I. Yacht Club variance request - Adoption of fmdings Pursuant to council direction, Magnuson presented fmdings consistent with staff and Planning Commission recommendations on the Yacht Club Variance request. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 97- 142 adopting Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order regarding an application of the Stillwater Yacht Club for a variance to the Shoreland Ordinance. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 2. Reconsideration of agreement for parking improvement to UBC parking lot Community Development Director Russell explained the Downtown Improvement program calls for the improvement of the UBC lot. City Engineer Eckles reported Shorty's Cleaners had recently completed an environmental study of their property which indicated possible contamination on the City parking lot at 2nd and Olive Streets. He recommended Council accept the proposal from Service Environmental and authorize investigation of the 2nd and Olive Street parking lot, subject to receiving confirmation from MPCA for reimbursement of costs. 6 r r- \ (' '- , City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 97- 143 accepting proposal and awarding contract to Service Environmental for environmental investigation of the 2nd and Olive Street parking lot. Discussion followed regarding the development proposal by John Roettger for this site. City Attorney Magnuson reported that if the city chooses to have other uses for this lot they would be responsible for costs of parking lot improvements not yet paid for by parking proceeds. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to table consideration of agreement with Imperial parking. Kevin LaCasse, Downtown Parking Commission, stated the Commission was not taking a position on the proposed development, but asked reconsideration of the motion to table. Discussion regarding the timelines for environmental studies and development proposal approval, cost of improvement, and loss of potential revenues were discussed. Councilmembers Thole and Bealka rescinded motion to table. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving proposal for improvement ofUBC lot and directing staff to prepare agreement with Imperial Parking to pay for lot with parking revenues. All in favor. 3. Approval of fire contracts (action taken at 4:30 meeting) 4. Consideration of purchase ofland from Railroad in Downtown (action taken at 4:30 meeting) 5. Second reading of ordinance amending the Wild Animal Ordinance in City Code, Section 27.01. City Attorney Magnuson explained the current ordinance was being amended to include fox and any other animal which by size, vicious nature or other characteristics is dangerous to human beings. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have second reading amending the Wild Animal Ordinance in City Code, Section 27.01. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 7 r ~ (', " City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 NEW BUSINESS 1. New on-sale wine license - D & D of Minnesota, Inc., DBA Famous Dave's BBQ Shack Approval is contingent upon final approval of facility by building, planning, and fire departments and meeting all City requirements for outside seating. Motin by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 97- 144 approving on-sale wine/strong beer license for D & D of Minnesota, Inc., dba Famous Dave's BBQ Shack, as conditioned. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 2. Ordering environmental study for Olive and 2nd Street parking lot Action taken during discussion of parking improvement to UBC lot (Unfinished Business No.2) 3. Presentation offeasibility study for Croixwood Boulevard City Engineer Eckles presented feasibility report for a rehabilitation project for Croixwood Boulevard from Co. Ro. 5 to Northland Boulevard. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No. 97-145 receiving report and calling for hearing on proposed street rehabilitation project of Croixwood Boulevard, Job No. 9724. All in favor. COMMUNlCA TIONS/REOUESTS A letter was received from Bob Safe, City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council waive the park use fees for the Taste of Stillwater. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving request by City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce for waiver of park use fee for Taste of Stillwater. Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Thole and Mayor Kimble Nays: Councilmembers Zoller and Cununings STAFF REPORTS (continued) Pursuant to Council request, City Attorney Magnuson presented the required summary for the 8 {'\ r-, (', , < , . , City Council Meeting No. 97-15 June 17, 1997 notice of intention for Sunnyslope Lane reconveyance to Washington County. He stated this notice would be published according to law and a public hearing must be set. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings setting public hearing for July 15, 1997, for the reconveyance of the west 1/2 of Lot 4, Sunnyslope Lane, to Washington County. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. All in favor. Attest: ----L1f a ~, {..l JdJJA'\ City Clerk Resolution No. 97-139: Directing Payment of Bills. Resolution No. 97-140: Proposal Request 32-1, City Hall construction project Resolution No. 97-141: Approving fire protection contracts with the City of Grant and the Townships of Stillwater and May. Resolution No. 97-142: Adopting Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order regarding an application of the Stillwater Yacht Club for a variance to the Shoreland Ordinance. Resolution No. 97-143: Accepting proposal and awarding contract to Service Environmental for environmental investigation of the 2nd and Olive Street parking lot. Resolution No. 97-144: Approving on-sale wine/strong beer license for D & D of Minnesota, Inc., dba Famous Dave's BBQ Shack, as conditioned. Resolution No. 97-145: Receiving report and calling for hearing on proposed street rehabilitation project of Croixwood Boulevard, Job No. 9724. 9 I