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Home My WebLink About1995-01-03 CC MIN r-"-\ ~j c C'. Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 3, 1995 7:00 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooley. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Cummings, Kimble, Zoller, and Mayor Hooley Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Ness City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Others: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1994. All in favor. ADJOURN Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. All in favor. CALL TO ORDER Council Vice-President Kimble called the meeting to order. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF COUNCIL City Clerk Weldon administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Kimble, and Councilmembers Zoller and BeaIka. r"\ ~ .J c [\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 3,1995 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Kimble presented plaques to outgoing Mayor Hooley and outgoing Councilmember Bodlovick. Councilmember Cummings commended Mayor Hooley. Police Chief Beberg and Fire Chief Ness presented a plaque to Mrs. Bodlovick. Mayor Kimble presented a silver coffee server and proclaimed January 7, 1995 as Ann Bodlovick Day in Stillwater. RECESS Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers BeaIka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. James I .lI~lcin . City of StilI water Chamber of Commerce - Dave Peterson, president pro-tem and Jim Laskin, government relations committee chair, presented a City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Charter Membership to the Stillwater City Council. 2. Rob McGarry. McGany-Kp...mev AVencv- Rob McGarry, the City's representative for LMCIT presented Council with a dividend check from the LMCIT in the amount of$45,037. STAFF REPORTS 1. City Enoineer - City Engineer Eckles updated Council on the Brick Pond erosion problem. He will submit recommendations and cost estimates at the January 17 meeting. 2. Fire Chief - Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the pay 2 - ~ r J (j (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 3,1995 increase of 50 cents per hour for volunteer firefighters on January 1, 1995, and 50 cents per hour on July 1, 1995; and 75 cents per hour for volunteer lieutenant firefighters on January I, 1995. (Resolution No. 95-2) Ayes - Councilmember BeaIka, Cummings, and Zoller Nays - None Abstain - Mayor Kimble Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the purchase of six portable radios at a cost of up to $4,300 for the Fire Department, and three portable radios for the Police Department. All in favor. 3. Police Chief - Chief Beberg updated Council on the secretary-dispatcher position. A recommendation will be submitted to Council on January 17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution DesianAtinv Lellal NewllJ)8DCr for 1995 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember BeaIka to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the bids and designating The Courier News as the official newspaper for Council Proceedings Summary Form and the Stillwater Gazette as the official newspaper for legal notices. (Resolution No. 95-3) Ayes - Councilmembers BeaIka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. U,pdate on Downtown Hotel Proiect City Attorney Magnuson updated Council on the progress of the Downtown Hotel Project. Mr. Magnuson explained the abstract has now been delivered to the St. Croix Preservation Company. The purchase agreement provides the SCPC 45 days after delivery to examine the abstract, thus extending the closing date to February 8 without further Council action. Duane Hubbs, SCPC partner, addressed Council and stated that all financial information can now be disclosed. Bill Bell of Motel Development and Management addressed Council and reported that 3 ./'\ ~./ c r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 3,1995 his company is interested in pursuing purchase of the site if the development agreement with St. Croix Preservation Company is not completed. 3. Possible AppointmentsIRea,ppointments to Various Boards and Commissions Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to appoint Peggy Doeksen to the Library Board. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reappoint Rob Hamlin and Darwin Wald to the Planning Commission. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to appoint Judy Gulden to the Parks and Recreation Board. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reappoint Del Peterson and Steve Wolff to the Parks and Recreation Board. All in favor. The reappointment of Michelle Roettger will be tabled until the January 17 meeting. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to reappoint R.J. Colombo and Earl Olson to the Port Authority. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reappoint Robert Kimbrel to the Heritage Preservation Commission. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember BeaIka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reappoint Tim Schmolke and Janelle Borden and to appoint Craig Wallin to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to advertise the vacancy on the Dispute Resolution Committee. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to appoint Mayor Kimble to the Joint Cable Commission and to appoint Ann Bodlovick as the alternate. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to reappoint Gary Talbot as the resident representative on the Joint Cable Commission. All in favor. 4 /""\. '" ) c (\ , Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 3,1995 Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to appoint Mayor Kimble to the Brown's Creek Water Management Organization and staff as the alternate. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by CounciJmember Bealka to reappoint Katie Holdorph, Patrick Anderson, and David Swanson to the Downtown Parking Commission. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to appoint CounciJmember Zoller as the Council liaison to the Planning Commission and Stillwater/Stillwater Township Joint Planning Commission. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to reappoint Mary Ann Sandeen and Sue Nelson to the Library Board. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. Elect Vice President for Council Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember BeaIka to adopt the appropriate resolution electing Councilmember Cummings as City Council Vice President.' (Resolution No. 95-4) Ayes - CounciJmembers BeaIka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. Confirm dates for 1995 Local Boards of Review Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to set the dates for the Local Boards of Revicw for April 19, 3 to 6:00 p.m., and May 2, at 4:30 p.m. All in favor. 3. Possible first ...."tlini of an nrdinAnl'.c reIatini to deferral of !\pccial assessments for ptmnAnentIy diM.bled propertY owners. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to have a first reading by title of an ordinance relating to deferral of special assessments for permanently disabled property owners. All in favor. 5 ~ ~ c r '~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 3,1995 4. SchP.dule snecial Council meetinv to interview Ward 2 candidates. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember BeaIka to set a special meeting for January 10, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. to interview Ward 2 candidates. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember BeaIka to direct staff to have the Ward Network forum on Saturday, January 17 videotaped and submitted for cablecast. All in favor. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to direct the City Coordinator to prepare interview questions for the Council special meeting on January 10, 1995. All in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the Consent Agenda of January 3, 1995, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 95-1) 2. Designating Depositories for 1995 (Resolution No. 95-5) 3. Approving Change Order No.1, Marketplace Lift Station, 1.1. 301 (Resolution No. 95-6) 4. Authorizing purchase of two new squad cars. 5. Employing Bill Peltier as full-time firefighter (Resolution No. 95-7) 6. Authorizing hiring process for one new police patrol officer. 7. Authorizing promotion process for one Police Officer to Patrol Sergeant. 8. Authorizing promotion process for Assistant Fire Chief. 9. Authorizing release of grading escrow. 10. Renewal of Taxi License - Valley Chauffeurs. Renewal of Towing License - Stillwater Towing. 11. Request for use of Lowell Park and hanging of banners - Rivertown Art Festiva1/Fall Colors Art Festival. Ayes - Councilmembers BeaIka, Cummings, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Motion by Councilmember BeaIka, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have a first reading by title ofan ordinance amending Ordinance No. 791, establishing requirement ofa lot development plan, a grading escrow, and an as-built survey for all new building construction. All in favor. 6 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes r'\ Regular Meeting __j January 3,1995 o r COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the attendance of Councilmembers BeaIka and Zoller at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference for newly elected officials. All in favor. ADJOlJRNMENT Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember BeaIka to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. All in favor. ATfEST: raN d:, 1L1JtLw. TV CLERK #P- Resolutions: No. 95-1 - Directing payment of bills. No. 95-2 - Pay increase for volunteer firefighters. No. 95-3 - Designating The Courier as official newspaper for council proceedings in summary form and the Gazette official newspaper for public notices. No. 95-4 - Electing Councilmember Cummings as Vice President for Council. No. 95-5 - Designating Depositories for 1995. No. 95-6 - Approving Change Order No.1, Marketplace Lift Station, 1.1. 30 I. No. 95-7 - Employing Bill Peltier as full-time firefighter. Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Secretary 7