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Home My WebLink About1995-07-11 CC MIN . . r [\ c STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting July 11, 1995 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. 4:30 p.m. Present: Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Community Development Director Russell Police Chief Beberg City Engineer Eckles Public Works Director Junker Fire Chief Ness Building Official Zepper City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier 1. Dave Swnnoon. American Lel!ion. Dave Swanson reported on the loss of flags downtown. Community Development Director Russell reported that the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will make recommendations on banners at the July 18 meeting. Council directed staff to return with information on August 1. 2. Presentation of Con cent Plan for mixed commercial/residential use develQpment at 501 North Main and prelijlplication reouest for City assistance (TIF and other). Vem Stefan. applicant. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to continue the request from Vern Stefan to a future meeting. All in favor. 3. Consideration ofre!ij)Onse to RFP from Colonial Craft for Economic DevelQpment Assistance. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnemer Thole to direct staff to assemble a proposal and present a recommendation to Council at the July 18 meeting. All in favor. , o r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 11, 1995 STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief - Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to authorize purchase of $1,600 worth ofD.A.R.E. items to be sold at Lowell Park during LumbeIjack Days. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to approve the same Lumberjack Days parade route as last year. Ayes - 3; Nays - 1, Bealka; Abstain - 1, Thole. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Safe and Sober Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. (Resolution 95-149) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. Public Works Director - Councilrnember Cummings requested trimming of brush growth on 2nd Street. Council requested code enforcement for maintenance of property near Maple Island, the 1900 block of Second Street, and Maple St. and McKusick Road. 3. Community DevelQpment Director- Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve a request for a temporary banner at the Target store. All in favor. 4. City Eniineer - City Engineer Eckles requested that Council provide him with any questions they might have for MnDOT regarding the Highway 36 river crossing. 5. Fire Chief - Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids for a new pumper truck. All in favor. 2 . . . .. (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 11, 1995 6. City Conrtlinator - Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to approve the rate of $9 per unit per month for rubbish removal and sign the memorandum of understanding with Junker Sanitation. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to direct the Public Works Department to provide barricades, fencing, etc., as necessary for Lumbetjack Days. Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - I, Thole. RECESS Council recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ~f' r A TTEST:-9"'" 0 :, {J ltl,(", CITY CLERK Resolutions: 95-149 - Approving Safe and Sober Grant Agreement with MN Dept. of Public Safety (' 3 .~ r o STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Engineering Technician Moore Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of July 20,1995. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Jane Haas. Ted Huston. L1Qyd Goble. Garv Moelter - Fence Ordinance compliance and tfrninHoe related issues. Jane Haas, Ted Huston, and Lloyd Goble addressed Council on Fence Ordinance compliance and drainage related issues. Community Development Director Russell updated Council and stated the applicant had agreed to fulfill the conditions of the permit. He will report back to Council at the August 1 meeting regarding fulf1llrnent of conditions. Council directed City Engineer Eckles to work as a mediator between the neighbors. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the Consent Agenda of July 11, 1995, including the following: I. Resolution 95-148 Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Contractors Licenses. r r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 3. Approving Hanging of Banner and 1-3 Day temporary On-sale Liquor License - Church of St. Michael Parish Festival. 4. Ratifying Change Order No.2 - UBC Building Centers. 5. Resolution 95-150 Designating City Engineer as City alternate for Brown's Creek and Middle River Watershed Management Organizations. 6. Purchase of Cordless Phone - Parks Department. 7. Peddlers Permit - David Kalinoff. 8. Resolution 95-158 Approving Recycling Program Budget for Washington County Recycling Grant Funds. 9. Temporary On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License - Stillwater VFW, State Horseshoe Tournament. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. 1995 Sidewalk Improvements, 1.1. 310. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider the making of sidewalk improvements on the following streets: Wilkins Street from William Street to First Street; Hickory Street from Owens Street to Fourth Street; Maple Street from Owens Street to Fourth Street; Pine Street from Third Street to Broadway Street; Broadway Street from Nelson Street to Walnut Street; Second Street from Laurel Street to Wilkins Street; Third Street from Linden Street to School Street; Fourth Street from Pine Street to Oak Street; Everett Street from Linden Street to Wilkins Street; Greeley Street from Myrtle Street to Mulberry Street; Fourth Street from Wilkins Street to Stillwater Avenue; and Greeley Street from Oak Street to Willard Street, and South Second Street from Pine Street to Walnut Street. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on June 28,1995 and July 5, 1995 and notices mailed to affected property owners. City Engineer Eckles presented the project. Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing to comments from the public. Michael Flood, 905 Mulberry Street West, was concerned with an increase in taxes and multiple projects affecting his property. A resident at 603 W. Maple, stated he will replace his own sidewalk. Mayor Kimble closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the improvement and preparation of plans, 1.1. 310, 1995 Sidewalk Improvements. (Resolution 95-151) Ayes- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2 cr r. (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 (Council recessed at 8 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. J\pJlrovinl! Plan.q and Orderinl1 Advertisement for Bids. 1995 Sidewalk Imnrovements. 1.1. .llil. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution 95-152 approving plans and ordering advertisement for bids, 1995 Sidewalk Improvements, 1.1. 310. (Resolution 95-152) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. UBC Update - Dick Olsen Dick Olsen, GWO Construction Co., provided Council with an update on progress of the UBC project. 3. Possible ll,Ppointments to Internet Ta~1c Force. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to appoint the following to the Stillwater Internet Task Force: Jonathan Baller, Jonathan Beck, Bill Byland, E. Vincent Capparelli, Maureen Bell Farrell, R. David Johnson, Keith Kearney, Jerry Larson, Ted Maim, Richard McMullen, Wally Milbrandt, Jr., Bill Rouner, Lynne Bertalmio, Lisa Freeman, Jan Brewer, Lyno Sullivan, Dennis Symalla, and Zbigniew Wieckowski. All in favor. Council appointed Lyno Sullivan chairperson. 4. Possible ll;PPllintment to Board of Water Commissioners. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to appoint Melvin Friedrich to the Board of Water Commissioners for a three-year term to expire June, 1998. All in favor. 5. Liouor Liability Insurance - Requirements for Community Events. Council discussed current requirements and needs for additional requirements. No action taken. 3 .~ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 6. Resolution Aro:ptini Bid and A wardini Contract - 1995 Sealcoat Proiect. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the bid and awarding the contract for the 1995 Sealcoat Project to Allied Blacktop Co. (Resolution 95-153) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Update: Lumber Baron's Hotel Proiect. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the project. Duane Hubbs, St. Croix Preservation Company, reported on anticipated opening dates, with rooms to be available by the end of October, 1995. 2. Resolution Approvinll On-Sale and Sunday LiQJIor License and Ciiarette License - Lumber Baron's Hotel. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License and Cigarette License for the Lumber Baron's Hotel. (Resolution 95-154) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 3. Resolution 95-149 Approvini Safe and Sober Grant Allreement with Minnesota Dc:partment of Public Safety. This action was taken at the Regular Meeting (4:30 p.m.) under the Police Chiefs report. 4. Req,J1est for filndini - Brown's Creek Water Manallement Oriani7.ation. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the expenditure of $200 for funding a preliminary study for Brown's Creek Watershed Management Organization. Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstain - 1, Cummings. 4 . 'r" r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 5. Case No. SUB/95-46. Resubdivision of parcel located at 501 North Main Street in the CBD. Harold Kimmel. :wplication. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the resubdivision at 501 North Main Street, Case No. SUB/95- 46. (Resolution 95-155) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 6. Possible first ....ntiinll of an ordinance amendinll the Fence Reilliations Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to have a first reading of an ordinance amending the Fence Regulations, City Code Ch. 31.02. All in favor. 7. Ca.c;e No. SV /95-48. Resolution IlIlProvin'i street va"Ation for portion of Elm Street abuttini Lots 3 and 4. Block 4. and Lots 4 and 1. Block 3. Carli and Schulenhe1::Ii's Addition. Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the street vacation for a portion of Elrn Street abutting Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, and Lots 4 and 1, Block 3, Carli and Schulenberg's Addition. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Thole. (Resolution 95-156) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None (Council recessed at 9:20 and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.) 8. Demolition and sale ofsite at 1004 S. Holcombe Street. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to accept the bid and award the contract for the demolition and removal of the house at 1004 South Holcombe Street to Junker Sanitation for $3,500. All in favor. COMMUNICATIONS/REOUESTS I. R...nl Estate DeveloDment for Accessible Space. Inc. - Rubbish Removal Fees. This action was taken at the Regular Meeting (4:30 p.m.) under the City Coordinator's staff 5 -n r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 report. 2. Kathy Garrett - Pedestrian Crossinll. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to refer the request by Kathy Garrett for a pedestrian crossing at the Stillwater Bridge to the Police Department. All in favor. 3. The EArle Ridie Trail Neiihborhood Taqk Team - Traffic Concerns. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to direct Police Chief Beberg and City Engineer Eckles to work with County officials on Myrtle Street traffic issues. All in favor. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Council directed Consulting Engineer Moore to request an update on the status of the traffic study from Traffic Consultant Van Wormer. Kennel OriIinAnce Amendment Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to suspend the kennel fee of $50, and leave the remainder of the kennel ordinance intact, and direct staff to prepare an amended ordinance and reevaluate the cost factor. Ayes - 4; Nays - I, Cummings. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to have a first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 27, Dogs and Other Animals. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to direct staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce and Stillwater Retail Liquor Association to improve the weekend/evening climate downtown. All in favor. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to refer the issue of downtown traffic problems at the intersections of Chestnut and Second, McKusick and Owens, and at Myrtle and Third Streets to the Police Chief and Parking Commission for review and recommendation. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to approve entering 6 ",., .~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Recessed Meeting July 11, 1995 into renewal rates with Blue Cross Blue Shield for hospital/medical insurance. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. All in favor. ~ ATTEST:~AlI 0 ~ I L 1f~ CITY CLERK n Resolutions: 95-148 - Directing Payment of Bills 95-150 - Designating City Engineer as City Alternate for Brown's Creek and Middle River WMOs 95-151 - Ordering lrnprovement and Preparation of Plans, 1.1. 310 95-152 - Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, 1995 Sidewalk Improvements, 1.1. 310 95-153 - Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract - 1995 Sealcoat Project to Allied Blacktop 95-154 - Approving On-sale and Sunday Liquor License and Cigarette License - Lumber Baron's Hotel 95-155 - Approving Resubdivision, 501 N. Main St., Case SUB/95-46 95-156 - Approving Street Vacation for portion of Elm Street abutting Lots 3 and 4, and Lots 4 and 1, Block 3, Carli and Schulenberg's Addition, Case SV/95-48 95-158 - Approving Recycling Program Budget for Washington County Recycling Grant Funds ('I 7