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February 4, 1997
Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-5
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-5
CITY OF STILL WATER
February 4, 1997
REGULAR MEETING
4:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:30 p.m.
Present:
Also present:
Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller & Mayor Kimble
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Police Chief Beberg
Public Works Director Junker
Community Development Director Russell
City Engineer Eckles
Fire Chief Ness
Building Official Zepper
Administration Secretary Ward
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St. Croix Vallev Sports Comnlex Fundraisinll Presentation
Mr. Robert Ballintine, Compass Development, made a presentation to Mayor and Council
of the fund raising services his firm provides in relation to the St. Croix Valley Sports
Complex.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing the City
Attorney to work with Compass Development to develop a contract for their services in
fundraising for the St. Croix Valley Sports Complex. All in favor
Police Chief Beberg presented Council with the Police Department's 1996 Annual Report
Mayor Kimble requested that Public Works Director Junker check the intersections along
Myrtle Street and Olive Street for needed snow removal to insure visibility safety at the
intersections
Chief Ness requested that Council authorize the purchase of a fire department vehicle
from Stillwater Motors for the low bid price of$24,150 (Resolution No. 97-46).
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka approving the
purchase of a fire department vehicle from Stillwater Motors and authorizing the additional
expense of$4,150 to cover the cost oflights, siren and decals. All in favor.
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City Attorney Magnuson presented Council with a proposed contract from Larry L.
Johnson & Associates, Inc. to provide services for hazardous waste investigation and
allocation of remediation costs measured with regard to the Junker Landfill Litigation.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No.
97-36, Approval of Agreement between City of StiIlwater and Larry L. Johnson &
Associates, Inc., for hazardous waste investigation regarding Junker Landfill litigation.
Ayes: Councilmembers Thole, Bealka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble.
Nays: None
City Attorney Magnuson also informed the Council that the Federal Court passed a ruling
allowing the City of Stillwater to intervene in the bridge issue.
City Coordinator Kriesel presented a "revised" draft of the 5 Year Capital Outlay Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller directing staff to prepare
the proposed financing for the Five Year Capital Outlay Improvement Program and setting a
workshop date of February 18, 1997 at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Kimble recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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February 4, 1997
Stillwater Council Mtg. 97-5
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-5
CITY OF STILLWATER
February 4, 1997
RECESSED 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
Community Development Director Russell
City Engineer Eckles
Consultant Engineer Dave Hahn
Administration Secretary Diane Ward
Press: Chris Baldus, Stillwater Gazette
Julie Kink, The Courier
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving the January 21,
1997 Special, Regular, as amended, and Executive Session Minutes. All in favor.
PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMRNDA TIONS
Council addressed the request to reduce/remove assessments on Parcel #9028-2320 that
were levied as part of 1.1. 284 (Myrtle St. Drainage Project) and 1.1. 307 (Myrtle Street
Rehabilitation Project)
Councilmember Thole suggested that the assessments against Parcel #9028-2320 be
reapportioned upon a subdivision of the parcel, that the assessments be deleted for 1.1.
307 and reduced by one half for 1.1. 284 for the northern parcel of land and that the
Shalles' deed to the City that part of the parcel lying south of Myrtle Street.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution No.
97-37, Reapportionment/Removal of assessments for L.I. 284 and L.I. 307 against Parcel
No. 9028-2320.
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Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller, Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole approving the Consent
Agenda.
Ayes: Councilmember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
1. Resolution 97-34: Directing Payment of Bills.
2. Purchase of Upgrade for Computer - Planning Dept.
3. Contractors Licenses: Lennon Excavating Inc. (New)
4. Fourth Certified Government Grant (CLG) for Dutchtown Architectural Survey
5. Purchase ofHP Plotter - Engineering Dept.
6. Purchase of Five Drawer Flat File Plan Holder - Engineering Dept.
7. Authorization for exemption from lawful gambling license - St. Croix Catholic School
8. Resolution 97-35: Approval of Proposal Request No. 25 - City Hall Project
9. Staff Request - Planning Conference - Planning Dept.
10. Request for payment of services - Legislative Associates
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Case No. SUB/97-1 - Subdivision ofInterlachen 4th Addition. Outlot B. excent the east 90
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Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Russell reviewed the request.
Mr. Jim Peterson, Trail Head Development, presented additional information on the request.
Mr. Art Gill, 302 Darrell Ct. expressed concern that the development of this property would
increase the level of the lake and wanted to know what precautions would be taken by the
City.
Community Development Director Russell explained that the City requires the final approval
of plans including grading and erosion control and plans of existing vegetation and removal
of vegetation.
Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller, adopting Resolution 97-
39, Approving Subdivision of Interlachen 4th Addition, Outlot B, Except the East 90 feet,
with the Planning Commission conditions.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
2. Case No SOA/96-1. - Comnrehensive Revision of the Subdivision ReQllirements.
Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Russell reviewed proposed comprehensive revision of the
subdivision regulations.
Mayor Kimble stated he objected to a standard of a 600 foot block in a town with 300 foot
blocks.
There were no requests to be heard.
Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to have first reading of
ordinance amending the City Subdivision Code Ordinance.
Ayes: Councilmembers 8ealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
llNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. Annexation Area Denosit and Financinll
Finance Director informed the Council that staff will have a recommendation for Council at
the February 18, 1997 meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to table discussion of
annexation area deposit and financing options until the February 18, 1997 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. St. Croix Valley Snorts Complex.
Community Development Director Russell provided an update on the St. Croix Valley Sports
Complex.
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Duane Kell, Ankeny Kell Architects, presented Council with the latest rendering of the
sports complex site.
2. Downtown Parkin~ Commission
Community Development Director Russell stated that Patrick Anderson had resigned from
the commission and that Kevin LaCasse has submitted a letter of application to be appointed
to the Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka accepting the
resignation of Patrick Anderson. All in favor.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole adopting Resolution No.
97-40, Appointing Kevin LaCasse to Downtown Parking Commission.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Community Development Director Russell informed the Council that the Downtown Parking
Commission requests that Council set up a date and time for a workshop.
Council set a work shop date of March 4, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. with the Downtown Parking
Commission.
3. Stillwater Bridlle
Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, presented Council with a resolution stating the Council's
support for the construction of the bridge crossing of the St. Croix River at the location
identified as the preferred site.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution
No. 97-38 supporting the construction of the bridge etc.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
4. Feasibility studies:
Lily Lake Storm Water Treatment
Consulting Engineer Hahn presented the expanded feasibility report for Lily Lake Storm
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Water Treatment Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution No.
97-41, Receiving the Expanded Feasibility Report Regarding Lily Lake Storm Water Treat
(L.I. 9613)
Ayes: Council members Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Oak Glen Addition to Stillwater Detention Pond No. Emerllency Hii:h Water Overflow
Consulting Engineer Hahn presented the expanded feasibility report for Oak Glen Addition to
Stillwater Detention Pond No.3 Emergency High Water Overflow Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings adopting Resolution
No. 97-42, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Oak Glen Addition to
Stillwater Detention Pond No.3 Emergency High Water Overflow Improvement (L.I.
9623)
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Fourth Street Ravine Storm Sewer
Consulting Engineer Hahn presented the feasibility report for Hazel Street Storm Sewer
Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka, adopting Resolution
No. 97-43, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Fourth Street Ravine Storm
Sewer Improvements (L.I. 9606-1)
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Ha7P'\ Street Storm Sewer
Consulting Engineer Dave Hahn presented the expanded feasibility report for Hazel Street
Storm Sewer Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka, adopting Resolution
No. 97-44, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Hazel Street Storm Sewer
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Improvements (L.I. 9610)
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole directing staff to
provide options and fmancing methods for the above Capital Outlay Projects (1.1. 9613, L.I.
9623,1.1. 9606-1, and 9610) and present those findings at the workshop on February 18, 1997.
All in favor.
5. 1996 Transfers
Finance Director Deblon addressed the issue of 1996 Transfers.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka, directing Finance
Director Deblon to make the 1996 Transfers from Fund Nos. 500, 501, 502 and transfer from the
General Fund until the MSA and Special Assessment Bond Funds are received.
6. Resolution related to funding of Levy Wall Project
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings, adopting
Resolution No. 97-45 amending Resolution No. 96-141 Related to Funds for the Levee WaU
Project.
Ayes: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued)
COMMUNlCA TIONS/REOlJESTS
I. Light Pollution - Laurie Maher
Council directed Community Development Director Russel to review request and report back
to Council.
2. Liquidating Equipment - Aiple Marine Company
Council directed staff review the equipment list that Aiple Marine Company is liquidating to
see if there is any City need for the equipment and report back to Council.
3. Parking Problem - Tom & Mary Huelsmann - Larry & Debbie Belisle
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Council directed that staff from the Police Department and Public Works meet with the
property owners and the school and to make a recommendation to Council regarding the
parking issues on Oak Street between Greeley and William.
COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS
Councilmember Zoller asked City Engineer Eckles if a contingency plan is prepared in case
of flooding and if the levee wall would withstand a flood.
City Engineer Eckles responded that the City does have a flood plan and that the new levee
wall should withstand the flood. He also stated that the Corps of Engineers are responsible
for levee wall construction and should the levee be washed away it would be the Corps
responsibility to replace the levee wall.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn to executive
session at 10:20 p.m. All in favor.
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City Cle k
Resolution 97-34: Directing Payment of Bills.
Resolution 97-35: Approval of Proposal Request No. 25 - City Hall Project
Resolution No. 97-36, Approval of Agreement between City of Stillwater and Larry L. Johnson
& Associates, Inc.
Resolution No. 97-37, Reapportionment/Removal of assessments for L.1. 284 and L.1. 307
against Parcel No. 9028-2320.
Resolution No. 97-38, Supporting the construction of new bridge
Resolution 97-39, Approving Subdivision ofInterlachen 4th Addition, Outlot B, Except the
East 90 feet
Resolution No. 97-40, Appointing Member to Downtown Parking Commission
Resolution No. 97-41, Resolution Receiving the Expanded Feasibility Report Regarding Lily
Lake Storm Water Treat (L.1. 9613)
Resolution No. 97-42, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Oak Glen Addition to
Stillwater Detention Pond No.3 Emergency High Water Overflow Improvement (L.1. 9623)
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Resolution No. 97-43, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Fourth Street Ravine
Storm Sewer Improvements (1.1. 9606-1)
Resolution No. 97-44, Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report for the Hazel Street Storm
Sewer Improvements (L.I. 9610)
Resolution No. 97-45, Amending Resolution No. 96-141 Related to Funds for the Levee Wall
Proj ect.
Resolution No. 97-46, Approving Purchase of Fire Department Vehicle
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