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Home My WebLink About1997-02-18 CC MIN .. ~.. n c ~\" CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-6 CITY OF STILLWATER February 18. 1997 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Thole at 4:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller Mayor Kimble (arrived at 4:45 p.m.) Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon City Engineer Eckles City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette OTHER BUSINESS 1. Worksho.p: Five-vear Canital OutlllY Imnrovement Prol;!ram Kriesel presented a draft of the five-year capital outlay improvement program. He requested Council direction on prioritizing projects and funding. Each Councilmember will individually prioritize the items in the proposed program and return their rankings to the City Clerk. Staff will then revise the proposed program and return to Council. 2. ApJ)rovin~ service lUrreement with Comnass Development Services for capital canwail!Il services for the St. Croix Vallev Snorts Facility. Kriesel summarized the proposal for professional fundraising for the St. Croix Valley Sports Facility. He explained it would take three months of study, at a cost of $30,000, to determine if fundraising would be feasible. Motion by Council member Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings, adopting Resolution No. 97-50, Approving service agreement with Compass Development Services for capital campaign services for the St. Croix Valley Sports Facility. All in favor. The mayor adjourned to executive session at 5:25 p.m. The mayor reconvened the meeting at 6 p.m. I .. n' o (' -' February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 3. Workshop: Tour of Librarv with Librarv Board Council met with members of the Library Board to discuss space and funding needs. Library Director Lynn Bertalmio explained events planned for the library's Centennial celebration. The workshop concluded with a tour of the library. The mayor recessed the meeting at 6:40 for a tour of the library. Attest: ~ Q '. W~ Mbrli eldon, City Clerk 2 '. r (' c February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-6 CITY OF STILLWATER February 18. 1997 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.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 Finance Director Deblon City Engineer Eckles Community Development Director Russell City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette APPROV AL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the minutes of February 4, 1997, Regular and Recessed Meetings. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Presentation of Award of Financial Renortinll Achievement to Diane Deblon. Finance Director Mayor Kimble commended Deblon for her achievement and presented her with an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association, presented to government units whose annual financial reports are judged to adhere to program standards and represent the highest award in government financial reporting. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 3 f'. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. o (' February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 Resolution No. 97-47: Directing Payment of Bills Resolution No. 97-48: Change Order No. I, Telecommunications System, City Hall Building Project Resolution No. 97-49: Rescinding Resolution 97-35, Proposal Request No. 25, City Hall Building Project Proposal requests Nos. 22, 24, and 25 (amended), City Hall Building Project Contractors License Renewal: Berwald Roofmg Company, Inc.; Kellison Company Winter Ball Tournament March 1-2, 1997, at Lily Lake ball fields and Temporary on-sale 3.2% Beer license - Request to get quotes for infield grooming machine - Parks Department Purchase of office systems furniture - Engineering llNFINISHED BUSINESS I. Annexation Area Dl(posit and Financinll (Request for continuance.) Kriesel reported staff continues to meet with developers of properties in the annexation area and anticipates a proposed solution will be prepared by the March 4 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to continue discussion of annexation area deposit and financing to March 4 meeting. All in favor. 2. Second readin~ of ordinance relatin~ to comnrehensive revision of subdivision rellUlations Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the second reading of Ordinance 837 relating to comprehensive revision of subdivision regulations. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 3. Second readi,,~ of ordinance amendin~ Chanter 30 of the City Code entitled Garba~e and Rubbish (lL~e ofbiodewadable b~s for yard waste) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the second reading of Ordinance 836 amending Chapter 30 of the City Code entitled Garbage and Rubbish (use of biodegradable bags for yard waste). Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 4. 1997 Memorandum of Continuance A~eement for Goodwill Attended Donation Center Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution 97-51, Approving 1997 Memorandum of Continuance Agreement for Goodwill Attended Donation Center. 4 February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 r Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 5. Second readinil or ordinance establishin~ moratorium on construction of PCS and cellular or Pa~e Antenna towers (first readin~ 12/17/96) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving the second reading or Ordinance 834 establishing moratorium on construction of PCS and cellular or Page Antenna towers. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None NEW BUSINESS 1. 1997 Street Imnrovements. Job. No. 9716 (' City Engineer Eckles presented the feasibility report for 1997 street improvement project for south first and second streets and surrounding areas. Council determined Phase I (South Second Street, between Willard and Orleans, Marsh Street from Third to First, Hancock Street from Third to First and Burlington Street from Third to First) should be constructed in the 1997 construction season. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution 97-52, Accepting report and ordering public hearing be held March 18 for 1997 Street Improvements, Job No 9716. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 2. Cost sharin~ for Brown's Creek monitorinll station City Engineer Eckles presented request from Washington County for cost sharing for a permanent watershed outlet monitoring station at the outlet of Brown's Creek. He explained this station will be important to the overall mitigation plan for addressing impacts on Brown's Creek from development in the annexation area and could be cost eligible to be assessed to the annexation area. (' Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving expenditure of $1500 to assist in funding permanent watershed outlet monitoring station on Brown's Creek. All in favor. 5 February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 r 3. Water QJllility monitorin~ in Lily Lake City Engineer Eckles reported that over the past several years a water quality monitoring program has been implemented for Lily Lake and the information has been very helpful given the City's objective to improve water quality conditions of Lily Lake. He recommended the Council continue the Lily Lake monitoring program. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings authorizing the expenditure of approximately $1900 for continuation of Lily Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program. All in favor. 4. Feasibility studv on Pioneer Park - west retainin~ wall. Job No. 9720 City Engineer Eckles reported SEH had submitted a proposal for preparing a feasibility study, plans and specification preparation and construction observation. The feasibility study would be prepared for a not to exceed figure of $5800. Jeff Johnson, SEH, explained the proposal. City Engineer Eckles also requested authorization to obtain GEO-Technical Services for a cost of approximately $1750. r Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 96- 53, Accepting proposal and authorizing SEH to begin preparation of feasibility study on Pioneer Park west retaining wall, Job No. 9720, for a cost not to exceed $5800. Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays: None 5. Purchase ofsvstems furniture Buildinll Dept.: Purchase of File Cabinets. Plannin~ Dent. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole authorizing purchase of 2 filing cabinets, Planning Department, and systems furniture for two workstations, Building Department. All in favor. 6. G1'affiti Teen Center - Request for fundinll City Coordinator Kriesel reported a request was received from Graffiti Teen Center for $1500 in operating funds to assist in providing programs for area youth. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings authorizing expenditure of$1500 to Graffiti Teen Center to support programs for area youth. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS (', City Coordinator Kriesel presented request from Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce for approval of the use of Lowell Park for the Rivertown Art Festival, to be held May 17-18. 6 ',' , ' r- r n , . February 18, 1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 They also requested approval of an alternative location in the event of flooding in the Lowell Park area. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings approving use of Lowell Park for Rivertown Art Festival and directing staff to work with the Stillwater Area Chamber to determine alternate location for Festival if needed. All in favor. City Attorney Magnuson reported he had, at Council request, reviewed the letter from Aiple Marine regarding the disposition of property subject to the lease at the termination of the lease scheduled for September 22, 1998. He stated the lease separates buildings and personal property. The two buildings will become the property of the City at the expiration of the term of the lease. Concerns were expressed that there is a possibility that asbestos might be present in the buildings. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka directing staff to inspect the property leased by Aiple Marine and continue discussions with the leaseholder regarding disposition of property after the expiration of the lease. All in favor, Council also directed the buildings be inspected for possible asbestos. Community Development Director Russell reported the Park Board and Planning Commission held a joint meeting on February 17 on surface use of Long Lake. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn to executive session at 8:55 p.m. All in favor. Resolution No. 97-47: Directing Payment of Bills Resolution No. 97-48: Change Order No. I, Telecommunications System, City Hall Building Project Resolution No. 97-49: Rescinding Resolution 97-35, Proposal Request No. 25, City Hall Building Project Resolution No. 97-50: Approving service agreement with Compass Development Services for capital campaign services for the St. Croix Valley Sports Facility. Resolution 97-51: Approving 1997 Memorandum of Continuance Agreement for Goodwill 7 , . . , . r (' ~ February 18,1997 Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-6 Attended Donation Center. Resolution 97-52: Accepting report and ordering public hearing be held March 18 for 1997 Street Improvements, 1.1. No. 9716. Resolution 96-53: Accepting proposal and authorizing SEH to begin preparation of feasibility study on Pioneer Park west retaining wall, Job No. 9720 Ordinance No. 834: Ordinance Establishing Moritorium on Construction ofPCS and Cellular or Page Antenna Towers Ordinance No. 836: Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 of the City Code Entitled Garbage and Rubbish Ordinance No. 837: Ordinance Relating to Comprehensive Revision of Subdivision Regulations 8