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CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-9
April 1, 1997
REGULAR MEETING
4:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Absent: Councilmembers Cummings (arrived 4:40) and Thole (arrived 4:45)
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
City Engineer Eckles
Fire Chief Ness
Police ChiefBeberg
Parks Director Thomsen
Civil Engineer Sanders
City Clerk Weldon
Press:
Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
STAFF REPORTS
I. Police Chief Beberg requested authorization to purchase two Polaroid Spectra Law Enforcement Kits
for the Police Department for $600, with funds taken from drug forfeiture account.
Motion by Councilmember BeaJka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve purchase of two
Polaroid Spectra Law Enforcement Kits. All in favor.
2. Parks Director Thomsen requested authorization to purchase and install new wire on the O'Brien
Ballfield back stop at Lily Lake. He also reported on two requests for sale of 3 .2% beer at two ball
tournaments in April at Lily Lake Ball Field. Both items are on the consent agenda.
Cummings arrived at 4:40 p.m.
3. City Engineer Eckles presented a request to purchase temperature data loggers for monitoring of
Long Lake, chargeable to DNR grant for Long Lake Study.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the purchase of
temperature data loggers for Long Lake monitoring. All in favor.
Thole arrived at 4:45 p.m.
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City Engineer Eckles also requested authorization to obtain quotes for an additional vehicle for the
Engineering Department. This vehicle is included in the 1997 budget.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller authorizing staff to obtain
quotes for vehicle for Engineering Department. All in favor.
City Engineer Eckles introduced Shawn Sanders, the new civil engineer on staff, to Council.
4. Fire Chief Ness requested authorization to purchase a color scanner for Fire Department computer
system.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka authorizing the purchase of
computer scanner for Fire Department. All in favor.
5. Building Official Zepper reported Cindy Shilts has met the prerequisites for Building Inspector
classification, and recommended the promotion of Cindy Shilts to Building Inspector. Action taken
on consent agenda.
6. City Coordinator Kriesel requested clarification of Council intent at the meeting of February 4
regarding the reduction of assessments on property (PID No. 9028-2320) to be purchased by Bruce
and Connie Shalles.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole clarifying reduction of
assessments for 11 284 to 50% of outstanding principal balance, amount certified to Washington County
including any penalties and interest for Parcel No. 9028-2320. All in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Dave Eckberg - LumbeIjack Days
Dave Eckberg first presented a proposal for two fireworks displays in Stillwater--one for the 4th of
July and the second for LumbeIjack Days. He explained a more favorable contract with the fireworks
company was possible with multiple displays. He requested a City contribution of $9000 to 4th of
July fueworks with the remainder paid by business/corporate contributions.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller authorizing City contribution of
$9000 for July 4, 1997, fireworks. All in favor.
Dave Eckberg presented proposed schedule for LumbeIjack Days '97, and requested the following: 1)
exclusive use of Lowell Park July 22-26; 2) $6000 contribution for parade; 3) $6000 contribution for
fireworks; 4) exclusive permit for sale$eer in Lowell Park. He stated $4000 in seed money provided
by the City in 1996 will be returned to the City in August, 1997, as stated in the contract.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 97-83,
approving request of Lumberjack Days Festival Association for 1997 LumbeIjack Days as follows:
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I) exclusive use of Lowell Park July 22-26; 2) $6000 contribution for parade; 3) $6000 contribution for
fIreworks; 4) exclusive permit for sale of beer in Lowell Park.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka, Thole and Mayor Kimble
Absent: Councilmember Cummings
Nays: None
2. Report: Fire truck committee
Jon Buckley, Stillwater Fire Department truck committee, presented information to Council
regarding the need to refurbish or replace pumper number 6107.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing staff prepare bid
specifIcations for pumper truck and directing Finance Director to research fInancing options and return
with report at April 15 workshop. All in favor.
Mayor recessed meeting at 5:35 p.m.
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CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-9
April 1, 1997
RECESSED MEETING
7:00P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
City Engineer Eckles
Community Development Director Russell
City Clerk Weldon
Press: Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember ZolJer to approve the minutes of March
18, 1997, Special and Regular Meetings and Executive Session. All in favor.
PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS &
COMMENDATIONS
1. Don Warlini. Stillwater Elks Lodlle No. 179: Donation to City
Don Warling, on behalf of the Stillwater Elks Lodge No. 179, presented Mayor Kimble with a donation
to the City of $23,084.35 from charitable gambling proceeds.
OPEN FORUM
Jay Michels, 118 1/2 N. Main Street, expressed concerns regarding garbage disposal at the Lumber
Baron Hotel. He requested the city require the Hotel to have an enclosed area for
garbage.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving consent agenda.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
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1. Resolution No. 97-79: Directing Payment of Bills
2. Transfer of Diane Ward from Administration to Engineering Secretary
3. Resolution 97-80: Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit - Knights of Columbus, 1910 S. Greeley
St.
4. Resolution 97-81: Promotion of Cindy Shilts to Building Inspector
5. Resolution 97-82: 1997-1998 Labor Contract with Stillwater Managers Union
6. Exemption from Lawful Gambling License - St. Mary's Church, Sept. 7, 1997
7. Authorize attendance of HPC members at Minnesota Historical Society annual workshop
8. Contractors Licenses
9. Purchase and installation of new wire on O'Brien Ballfield back stop at Lily Lake
10. Temporary 3.2% on-sale license - Ball tournaments April 18-20 and April 25-27.
11. Purchase of computers - Engineering Dept.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. OrderinlJ AUAR for Annexation Area
Sherry Buss of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlich and Assoc., Inc., (BRA) updated Council on the initial
discovery process and current plan of action for the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) of
the annexation area. She explained the ordering of the AUAR would officially start the 120 process
for completion of the AUAR. She anticipated the final report would be presented to Council on June
24, and adoption of the AUAR on August 5.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 97-84,
Ordering Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for Stillwater Annexation Area.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
2. Update: Flood prlQ)aration
City Engineer Eckles updated Council flood projections and preparations. He reported staff met with
downtown business people to discuss flood preparations and impact on downtown businesses.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 97-85,
Granting City Engineer authorization to make emergency purchases as necessary for flood control.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
3. Recommendation from Downtown parkinl,l Commission for lIP'proval of consultant services contract
with Imperial Parkinl,l to institute pav parkin!!: prolp1lI1l.
Kevin LaCasse, Downtown Parking Commission, summarized past studies and the March 18
workshop with Council. He reported the DTPC, as directed by Council at the March 18 workshop,
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has prepared a proposal for establishing a pay parking program. He reported the Commission met
with Douglas Hoskin, Imperial Parking, to discuss the details of a pay parking program.
Mr. Hoskin oflmperial Parking presented a letter of intent for the management and operation of the
following Stillwater Parking properties: 1) south Main Street lot, 2) River lot; and 3) UBC lot.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the pay parking
program and directing staff to work with Imperial Parking to prepare an agreement for operation and
management of pay lots, and improvement of and payment for the UBC lot. All in favor.
4. ReQjlest for matchil\~ monev ($15.000) for National Guard Trainin~ Center desiin services
Community Development Director Russell reported funds for the partial design of the National
Guard Training Center have been released by the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission
(MSABC). He stated Council had agreed in 1996 to match funding provided by MSABC and
requested Council approve $15000 in matching funds to be used to augment the design work being
done by Ankeny-Kell, the City's sports complex architects.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution No. 97-86,
approving $15,000 in matching funds for preparation of plans for National Guard Training and
Community Center.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Zoller, Thole and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None.
COMMlJNICA TIONS/REOUESTS
1. Stillwater Public LibrlU)' - Future Facilitr Needs.
Informational letter. No action necessary.
2. HQpe House - ReQJlest to close street durin~ auction May 10. 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving request of Hope
House, 451 N. Everett Street, to close North Everett St. at W. Linden St. to W. Cherry St., including W.
Cherry St. to dead end, during annual fundraising auction May 10, 1997. All in favor.
3. Stillwater Hi~ School National Honor Societr - ReQJlest to conduct SOl\P Box Derby April 20
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving request of Stillwater
High School National Honor Society to conduct Soap Box Derby on N. 2nd St. from Laurel to
Commercial St. on April 20 from II a.m. - 4 p.m. All in favor.
4. Citr of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - Sponsorshin Contribution.
The Mayor reported the request had been withdrawn because the City had already made a
contribution to the Chamber.
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o COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS
1. Councilmember Bealka requested information on the enforcement of ordinances regulating use of
sidewalks for serving areas and placement of signs. Community Development Direction Russell
reported the ordinances will be uniformly enforced this year and businesses had been notified.
2. Councilmember Cummings requested Council set a workshop with representatives of the Park and
Recreation Board, Friends of Parks, ISD 834, and Jon Gurban of the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole setting a workshop with Park and
Recreation Board and representatives of Stillwater Friends of Parks, lSD 834, and Jon Gurban of the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association for May 20,1997, at 4:30 p.m. All in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn to Executive
Session at 8:35 p.m. All in favor.
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Resolution 97-79: Directing Payment ofBil1s
Resolution 97-80: Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit - Knights of Columbus
Resolution 97-81: Promotion of Cindy Shilts to Building Inspector
Resolution 97-82: 1997-1998 Labor Contract with Stillwater Managers Union
Resolution 97-83: Approving request of Lumberjack Days Festival Association for 1997 Lumberjack
Days as follows: I) exclusive use of Lowell Park July 22-26; 2) $6000 contribution for parade; 3) $6000
contribution for fireworks; 4) exclusive permit for sale beer in Lowell Park.
Resolution 97-84: Ordering Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for Stillwater Annexation
Area
Resolution 97-85: Granting City Engineer authorization to make emergency purchases as necessary for
flood control.
Resolution No. 97-86: Approving $15,000 in matching funds for preparation of plans for National
Guard Training and Community Center.
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