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Home My WebLink About1995-05-16 CC MIN o \ r r Special Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 16, 1995 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Zoller Present: Councilrnembers Bealka, Thole, and Zoller Absent: Councilrnembers Cummings and Mayor Kimble Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Police Chief Beberg Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Fire Chief Ness Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette 1. WorkshQp: Public Facilities Proiects. Council met with Dick Olsen, GWO Construction and Pete Smith, BWBR Architects, to discuss the public facilities projects. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the proposal from BWBR Architects for a feasibility study for public works facility, with the inclusion in the study off1re and police facilities. (Resolution 95-123) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bea1ka, Thole, and Zoller Nays - None Absent - Councilrnember Cummings and Mayor Kimble STAFF REPORTS 1. Citv EnvineP.r - City Engineer Eckles reported on Short Elliott Hendrickson's schedule of rates. He also reported that the Laurel Street steps will be worked on during the next two weeks. (\ {' (\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting May 16, 1995 2. ConsuJtinll Enllineer - Consulting Engineer Moore reported on cost overrun on materials needed for Myrtle Street Rehabilitation. 3. City Coortlinator- Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve the motion picture production permit for Patchett Kaufman Entertainment. All in favor. RECESS Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to recess the meeting at 5:40 p.m. All in favor. #/4' YOR ATTEST:~~I,lOL CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 95-123 - Accepting proposal from BWBR for feasibility study for public works facility 2 Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 16, 1995 7:00 p.m. (' The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilrnembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: Cummings Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Ness Consulting Engineer Peters City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette (' APPROVAL OF MINUTES " Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve the minutes of April 25, 1995 Special Meeting, as submitted. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Proclamation: Honorini Older American~ and Senior Citi7P.11~. Mayor Kimble summarized the proclamation. The original was presented and read at the Senior Center at noon on May 16. 2. Commendinll James Stevensen. Retiriml Fireflllhter. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution commending James Stevensen, Retiring Firefighter. (Resolution 95-116) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Absent - Councilrnember Cummings r (\ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 16, 1995 3. CommP.l1rlinv Laoy Buber]. Retirinw Police Officer. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Larry Buber!, Retiring Police Officer (Resolution 95-117). Ayes - Councilrnember Bealka, Thole, Zoller, and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Absent - Councilrnember Cummings 4. Bradlev Allen. Police Officer - Oath. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Bradley Allen, Police Officer. 5. Anthony Spencer. PnrkiT1i Enforcement Officer - Oath. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Anthony Spencer, Parking Enforcement Officer. ChiefBeberg introduced Mr. Spencer to the Council. (' 6. Historic Preservation Awards. Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Jeff Johnson presented Historic Preservation Awards to: a. J.P. Laskin, 308 East Chestnut, for Restoration and Signage, (accepted by Debbie Asch) b. Mike McGuire, Commander Elevator, for Renovation. c. David Paradeau, Minnesota Zephyr, for New Construction, (accepted by Jelle de Boef) CONSENT AGENDA Councilrnember Bealka requested removal of No. 9 for discussion. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to approve the consent agenda of May 16, 1995, deleting No.9, and including the following: 1. Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution 95-115). 2. Contractor's Licenses. 3. Approving request for refund of planning permit application fee - Deanne and Jon Stratte. 4. Submit claim against the City to insurance carrier. 5. Approving exemption from Lawful gambling license - Stillwater Wrestling Booster Club. 6. Request to host ball tournament at Lily Lake ballf1elds. (' 2 (" (". f". Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 16, 1995 8. Approving Change Order No.1, 1.1. 300, Mulberry Street Reconstruction (Resolution 95- 119) 9. AI'J'M.,in& elftl'layment ofCit) PIMlfter. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the employment of Sue Fitzgerald as City Planner. (Resolution 95-120) Ayes - Councilrnembers Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - Councilmember Bealka Absent - Councilrnember Cummings PUBLIC HEARINGS I. Case No. V /95-36. Consideration of a variance to the rear yard setback requirements for construction of a 32 x 32 foot carriage house with 2-foot setback, 25 feet required, at 602 North Main in the RB Duplex Residential District, Washington County Historical Society, Applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on May 10, 1995, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve the variance request and waive the building permit fees, for construction of a 32 x 32 foot carriage house at 602 North Main Street, Case No. V/95-36. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Final Plat approval for 20-lot townhouse subdivision located east of CR5 at Croixwood Boulevard in the RB Duplex Residential District, John Roettger, Applicant, Case No. SUBIPUD/94-63. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to continue Case No. SUBIPUD/94-63 to the June 6 meeting. Ayes - 3; Nays - 0; Abstain - Bealka. 2. Request to construct two 2-unit townhouse structures in advance of public improvements at Autumn Wood project, John Roettger, Applicant, Case No. SUBIPUD/94-63. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to continue Case No. SUBIPUD/94-63 to the June 6 meeting. All in favor. 3 " (' (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 16, 1995 3. Receiving Report, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, 1.1. 309, Wildwood Pines 5th Addition. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution receiving report, ordering improvement and preparation of plans, 1.1. 309, Wildwood Pines 5th Addition. (Resolution 95-121) Ayes - Councilrnember Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Absent - Councilrnember Cummings 4. Comments: Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for new St. Croix River crossing. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to direct the Mayor to sign a letter to Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding the Final Environmental lrnpact Statement for the new St. Croix River Crossing. All in favor. (Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.) NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for septic, driveway, and building permit, North First Street. Kevin LaCasse, representing Stacy Jo Thompson, agreed to the conditions of approval. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the request by Stacy Jo Thompson for a septic, driveway, and building permit, as conditioned. All in favor. 2. Accepting Bid, 1.1. 312, 1995 Street Projects. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to accept the Bid and Award the Contract to Tower Asphalt, Inc., 1.1. 312, for 1995 Street Projects. (Resolution No. 95-122) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Absent - Councilrnember Cummings. 3. Approving Motion Picture Production Permit. 4 o (" (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 16, 1995 See Staff Report, City Coordinator (4:30 meeting). COMMUNICA TIONSIREOUESTS I. Metropolitan Council: Request for recommendations for appointments to Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. No action taken. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Councilrnember Thole stated that City ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash when off the premises of the owner. Council and City Engineer Eckles discussed the repair of City streets. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to authorize payment to Burlington Northern to lay ballast in the tracks from the Minnesota Zephyr to the Andiamo area. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS City Coorilinatnr - City Coordinator Kriesel reminded Council of grand openings/open houses: Readex, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. Simonet's, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Andersen Windows, June 17, 12 to 5 p.m. Mr. Kriesel noted a request from the Memorial Day Association. Council directed the Parks Department and Police Department to assist the Memorial Day Association as requested. Mr. Kriesel also noted for Mark Benson, MNIDOT and Glen Van Wormer, City Traffic Engineer will attend the joint meeting with Oak Park Heights on May 30. Community Development Director Russell reported that he hopes to have a summary of public comments on the Comprehensive Plan at the June 6 Council meeting. He suggested that Council hold a workshop and give direction to the Planning Commission, and then hold public hearings in July and August. 5 (\ (" (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 16, 1995 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adjoum the meeting at 9:00 p.m. All in favor. ~~ YOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Resolutions: No. 95-115 - Directing Payment of Bills No. 95-116 - Commending James Stevensen, Retiring Firefighter No. 95-117 - Commending Larry Buber!, Retiring Police Officer No. 95-120 - Approving employment of Sue Fitzgerald as City Planner No. 95-121 - Receiving Report, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, 1.1. 309, Wildwood Pines 5th Addn. No. 95-122 - Accepting Bid & Awarding Contract to Tower Asphalt, Inc., 1.1. 312,1995 Street Projects. 6