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Home My WebLink About1995-05-02 CC MIN (" (' (' Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 2, 1995 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Fire Chief Ness Police Chief Beberg City Engineer Eckles Public Works Director Junker Parks Supervisor Thomsen City Clerk Weldon Others: Barry Staberg, Washington County Assessor's Officer Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette 1. Board of Review. Barry Staberg, Washington County Assessors Department, recommended a reduction in valuation of Timothy Howard's property at 2001 Oak Glen Lane, to $209,600. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the recommendation of the County Assessor and reduce the valuation of one parcel of property. All in favor. 2. Tim Schmolke. Solid Wa.qte Advisorv Committee Tim Schmolke, Chairman of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee updated Council on waste disposition forms and the County recycling grant. Mayor Kimble reported that Gary Funke and Bill Fierke have resigned from the Dispute Resolution Committee, and Craig Wallin has resigned from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. r r f' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 1995 Mayor Kimble reported on the sale of Junker Sanitation. Mayor Kimble, City Attorney Magnuson, and City Coordinator Kriesel will be meeting with the new owners next week. Tim Schmolke requested to attend the meeting as a representative of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief - Chief Beberg updated Council on the possible lease/purchase ofa building at 2nd and Olive. He also recommended Anthony Spencer be hired as Parking Enforcement Officer (Consent Agenda item). 2. Public Works Director - Public Works Director Junker reported that the street light on Main Street will be up on Thursday, May 4. 3. Parks and Recreation - Parks Director Thomsen requested employment of Robert Hamble for park security (Consent Agenda item). He also requested the repair of the steps at Pioneer Park (Consent Agenda item). 4. City Enoineer - City Engineer Eckles updated Council on the levee wall project. He also reported that a meeting will be held May 3 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the Hoftbeck drainage issue. 5. City CIerk- City Clerk Weldon discussed a possible ordinance regulating adult entertainment businesses. (First Reading under New Business) 6. Fire Chief - Fire Chief Ness reported that a new fire truck built by Custom Fire Apparatus will be available for viewing. 2 r (' (' StiIlwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 1995 He also reported that bunker gear prices wiIl increase. He requested authorization to purchase 35 sets at this years price. Council directed Chief Ness to bring the request back to the May 18 meeting. 7. BuiIdini Official - A list of building permits issued to date was submitted by the Building Official. 8. City Attornev - City Attorney Magnuson requested that Council meet in Executive Session after the meeting to discuss the Quarry Lane Assessments. 9. City Coordinator - City Coordinator Kriesel reported that the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce has requested permission for KARE TV to set up in the parking lot for broadcast from the Rivertown Arts Festival May 20 and 21. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the requests of the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce regarding the Rivertown Art Festival, May 20 and 21: allowing KARE 11 to set up a van in the permit parking lot, to hook into the telephone pole, to set up platform/scaffolding at the end of Nelson Street, to close the parking lot next to the levee early Thursday a.m., and to set up picnic tables in the food court. AIl in favor. Motion by Councilmember ZoIler, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the adjustment of the down payment from $3,000 to $5,000 for the purchase of property at 1004 South Holcombe Street. All in favor. City Coordinator Kriesel reported that the current movie being filmed in Stillwater will be completed by Saturday, May 6. RECESS Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to recess the meeting at 5:15 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. All in favor. ~~ A TIEST:~ ...6. J I,). ()J....... CITY CLERK 3 ('. (" r- STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Recessed Meeting May 2, 1995 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers BeaIka, Cnmmings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of April 4; the Special Meeting of April 11 ; the Special Meeting of April 17, and the Regular Meeting of April 18; amending the April 4 minutes indicating Councilmember Cummings absent at the 4:30 meeting. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Proclamation - 50th Anniversary V -E Day Mayor Kimble read a proclamation commemorating the 50th anniversary of V -E Day on May 8,1995. 2. Judv Gulden. Friends of Stillwater Parks Judy Gulden, Friends of Stillwater Parks, informed Council of a children's art exhibit on May 4 at Lakeview Hospital, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 3. Paul Lacv. 713 South 2nd Street Paul Lacy addressed Council regarding the Kennel ordinance. He stated his concern that "breeders" might not be included. City Attorney Magnuson amended the language for the second reading to include the business of breeding dogs. ~ (". (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting May 2, 1995 CONSENT AGENDA Councilrnember Cummings requested deletion of Item 6 because of possible forthcoming gift of funds for parks. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to approve the Consent Agenda of May 5, 1995, including the following, with the deletion ofItem No.6: All in favor. 1. Resolution 95-106 Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Contractors Licenses. 3. Resolution 95-107 Approving site for gambling operation, Stillwater Knights of Columbus Hall. 4. Resolution 95-108 Approving employment of Downtown Parking Enforcement Officer. 5. Resolution 95-109 Approving contract with Robert Hamble, park security. 6. !~ppr3"itl!; eXJ'CfttliNre3 fer Pi6JlCef Park m1l're.,Clllene.. 7. Resolution 95-110 Awarding Bids L.1. 305, Pine Hill Estates. 8. Resolution 95-111 Awarding Bid, L.1. 308, Kutz Addition. 9. Approving request to host softball tournament at Lily Lake. 10. Resolution 95-112 Approving site for gambling operation, Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to direct staff (parks and Recreation Board) to start the process of a park plan. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. Case No. SUBN /95-22. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a subdivision and variance for a condominium conversion of an existing 5-unit apartment building into a 4-unit condominium. The property is located at 320 South Fourth Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential District. Ed Simonet, III, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on April 21, 1995, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve Case No. SUBN/95-22, as conditioned. All in favor. 2. Case No. SUB/95-21. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider a minor subdivision ofa 37,609 sq. ft. lot into two lots of 12,048 sq. ft. and 25,561 sq. ft. The property is located at 1281 West Orleans in the RA, Single-Family Residential District. Don Nolde, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on April 21, 1995, and notices mailed to affected property owners. 2 f', (" (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting May 2, 1995 Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve Case No. SUB/95-21, amending the conditions ofapproval: A shall connect to city services, and B shall connect to water. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Update: Seal coat Issues City Engineer Eckles updated Council on the Eagle Ridge Court seal coat issue. Council heard from residents Carl Baglio, 1027 Eagle Ridge Court; Ross Reed, 1003 Eagle Ridge Court; Grant Laforce, 1024 Eagle Ridge Court; and Teri Brodbek, 825 Eagle Ridge Lane. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to direct the City Engineer and Consulting Engineer to mitigate the situation at Eagle Ridge Court as a priority. All in favor. (Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m.) 2. Possible Second R.."tiina of Ordinance No. 812 - Peddlers' Licensinll. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 812, regulating peddler's licenses. Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None 3. Possible second rendi"i ofOrtlinnnce No. 813 - Reiulatina Kennels. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to have a second reading of Ordinance No. 813 - Regulating Kennels, as amended. Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Nays - None 4. l!pdate: EIS Comments to MNIDOT. Council directed staff to submit a copy of the City's comments to Council prior to the May 16 submission. 3 r (". (\. Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting May 2, 1995 5. Undate: Wa~hi"iWn County Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to approve the comment letter to Washington County, with one correction as noted, and to direct the Mayor to sign the letter. Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - I, Councilmember Bealka. NEW BUSINESS 1. First Readini of Ortiinance by Title: Reilliatini Adult Entertainment Businesses Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to have a first reading by title of an ordinance amending the City Code by adding a section regulating adult entertainment businesses. All in favor. 2. Orderini inwrovement and prenaration of plan~. Calibre Ridie. L.1. 313. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate Resolution ordering the improvement and preparation of plans, Calibre Ridge, L.1. 313, contingent upon signing of the development agreement. (Resolution 95-113) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None COMMUNICA TIONS/REOUESTS 1. Letter: Brian Bates. Restrictions on tobacco advertisinll. Brian Bates will appear at the May 16 Council meeting. 2. Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce - Rivertown Art Festival. Discussed under Staff Reports - City Coordinator. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adopt the appropriate Resolution supporting the Workers' Compensation Reform. (Resolution No. 95-114) 4 r c (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting May 2, 1995 Ayes - Councilrnember Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None STAFF REPORTS (continued) 1. City Coortlinator - City Coordinator Kriesel noted that the Stillwater Township Board has submitted a position statement on the draft comprehensive plan for the record. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adjoum the meeting to Executive Session at 9: 1 0 p.m. to discuss Quarry Lane assessment issues. All in favor. cJ;;# ATTEST: Resolutions: No. 95-106 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 95-107 - Approving site for gambling, Stillwater Knights of Columbus Hall No. 95-108 - Employment of Downtown Parking Enforcement Officer No. 95-109 - Approving contract with Robert Hamble, park security No. 95-110 - Awarding Bid, 1.1. 305, Pine Hill Estates No. 95-111 - Awarding Bid, 1.1. 308, Kutz Addition No. 95-112 - Approving site for gambling, Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater No. 95-113 - Ordering improvement and preparation of plans, Calibre Ridge, 1.1. 313 No. 95-114 - Supporting Workers' Compensation Reform 5