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Home My WebLink About1995-08-15 CC MIN ("' {1 c . Special Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 15, 1995 4:30 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Police ChiefBeberg Fire Chief Ness City Engineer Eckles City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Pete Smith, Dennis Vonasek, Jay Sleiter, George Olsen 1. WorkshQSl- City Hall Buildilll! Proiect. Pete Smith ofBWBR presented the project. George Olsen, GWO Construction, provided information on cost. Motion by Councilrnember Thole to approve option A with the addition ofF2 and F3. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for modified Concept B for the City Hall Building Project. (Resolution 95-180) Ayes _ Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None RECESS Council recessed at 6: 1 0 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (' n c Stillwater City Council Special Meeting August 15,1995 cftv-r A TTEST:----fI]"" d.: 1/), odvn CITY CLERK Resolutions: 95-180 - Ordering preparation of plans and specification for modified Concept B, City Hall Building Project Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 15,1995 7:00 p.m. C' The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell Finance Director Deblon Police Chief Beberg Fire Chief Ness City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier r APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of August 1, 1995. All in favor. OATH OF OFFICE 1. Carla Cincotta - Police Officer City Clerk Weldon administered the Oath of Office to Carla Cincotta, Police Officer. Police Chief Beberg introduced Officer Cincotta to the Council. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS I. Dick Zimmerman - Fire Hydrant Issue Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct City Engineer Eckles and Fire Chief Ness to prepare comparison of cost estimates of installation of a fIre hydrant at the Comer Store Shoppes if done before or if done after installation of blacktop and landscaping, and return to Council. All in favor. G n Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1995 OPEN FORUM Paula Kroening, 12480 North 72nd Street, asked about a time-line for completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Russell reported that two studies (sewer and utility costs, and fiscal impact) need to be completed. Mike Robinson, 2013 North 3rd Street, addressed Council regarding Resolution 93-191, Authorizing Street Acquisition. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to approve the Consent Agenda of August 15, 1995, deleting Item 5, and including the following: (All in favor) r I. Resolution 95-172 Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Resolution 95-173 Approving permanent employment of Margaret Seim as Secretary Dispatcher II. 3. Resolution 95-174 Approving permanent employment of Jennifer Bruner-Eddy as Secretary Dispatcher I. 4. Contractor's License Renewals. S. l..ee-eptiftg ~~rk anti Ortler Final Paymellt te SJ.f. IIeftt&e3 Mld 86M, Ifte. 6. Purchase of flail mower - Parks Department. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting work and ordering final payment to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., L.I. 285, Southeast Area Utility Improvements. (Resolution 95-175) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None STAFF REPORTS Mayor Kimble reported that all governmental decisions have been made regarding the Highway 36 bridge crossing. The Metropolitan Council approved the TIF funding. The City of Oak Park Heights voted 4-1 in favor of the bridge layout on August 14. 1. Finance Director - Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the increase in 1995-1996 fue contracts to 1994 Actual Cost Allocation amounts as follows: Grant c 2 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1995 Township, $76,010; May Township, $44,885; and Stillwater Township,$66,635. All in favor. 2. Police Chief - Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to approve the replacement of the civil defense siren on the water tower at Lily Lake School. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to authorize the part-time employment of Bob Hamble and Dick Schmidt, alternate, to transport animals from the police garage to the Afton animal shelter during evening hours, at a cost of $25 per trip. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the full-time employment of Davin Miller as Adult Investigator. (Resolution 95-176) Ayes - Councilrnembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None r 3. Public Works Director- City Engineer Eckles reported that recent record rains are causing flood conditions in several areas (Long Lake, County Road 5 near Johnson Court). The City is ready to pump and is awaiting DNR approval. Mr. Eckles reported that ATEC has started a study at the old dump site and will complete the report in approximately one month. Councilrnember Bealka reported that sand in the area of the Ann Bodlovick Apartments is causing difficulties for residents walking in the area. 4. Community Develonment Director - Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to approve the request by Watson's Maytag Home Appliance Center to hold a tent sale at River Heights Plaza, August 17-21, 1995. All in favor. (Council recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m.) c 3 r n c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15,1995 5. City Attorney - City Attomey Magnuson submitted a memo on Staff/Council relationships. He also submitted an update on conflictive interests in regard to the downtown hotel project. 6. Ci~ Coordinator - City Coordinator Kriesel submitted a memo on Lily Lake Weed Harvesting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I. Update: Downtown Banners and Christmas Decorations City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce representatives James Laskin and Kristin Klemestrud, and a representative from Display Sales addressed Council regarding banners and Christmas decorations downtown. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to direct City Attomey Magnuson and staff to develop agreement options with City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce for purchase of downtown decorations. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve a request for $300 for the cost of hanging banners. All in favor. 2. Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce - Reouest for 1995 funds - Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to table a request for funds from the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce until the September 5 meeting. All in favor. 3. Resolution Accc:ptinll PrQJ)Osal and Approvinll A~ement - 1.1. 315. Oak Glen 10th Addition Watermain Relocation - Motion by Councilrnember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the proposal and approving the agreement with C.W. Houle, Inc., for 1.1. 315, Oak Glen 10th Addition, Watermain Relocation, contingent upon receipt of Agreement of Assessment and Waiver ofIrregularity and Appeal. (Resolution 95-177) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4 r r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15,1995 4. Approval of Good Samaritan compliance with conditions of lijIproval. netition and waiver for public inwrovementq and annroval of DevelQpment Allreement Frank Rheinberger, representing Good Samaritan, requested landscaping be added as part of the improvement. Kenneth Schwalen, 620 West Wilkins, addressed Council on easement, drainage, and landscape issues. Joan Loer and Kenneth Schwalen questioned who has responsibility for maintenance of the easement and pond. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution declaring adequacy of petition and ordering improvement, Good Samaritan, L.I. 317. (Resolution 95-178) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to direct the City Attorney to amend the Development Agreement with Good Samaritan by adding landscaping as part of the public improvement and delete from the escrow amount. All in favor. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the agreement between the City of Stillwater and Good Samaritan of Stillwater, as amended. (Resolution 95-179) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None (Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.) 5. Update: Lumber Baron's Hotel Motion by Councilrnember Zoller, seconded by Councilrnember Cummings to direct City Attomey Magnuson and City Staff to prepare a report on project approval process and authority of boards and commissions, make recommendations, and schedule workshop. All in favor. 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1995 6. Levee Wall Proiect - Fundini Issues - Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, seconded by Councilrnember Thole to direct staff to include the Levee Wall project funding issues in the 1996 budget discussions. All in favor. 7. Rel\PPOrtionment and R"'a~sessment for PID#9032-3025 Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to table the reapportionment and reassessment for PID #9032-3025 to the September 5 meeting. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Paul Lutheran Church - Reouest for reconstruction of curb and iUtter. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to authorize staff to proceed with engineering design, subject to St. Paul Lutheran Church agreement to cover engineering expenses. All in favor. r 2. Coordinated public parkin 11 and housinl1 development at UBC stol'llie site. Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to schedule a workshop for Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. with Gerrard Realty Corporation to discuss a proposal for public parking and housing development at the UBC storage site. All in favor. COMMlJNICA TIONS/REOUESTS 1. Wally Abrahamson. WashiniWn County Board of Commissioners Invitation to a meeting with the Metropolitan Council regarding regional priorities on August 30,1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Board Room. 2. Metronolitan Council - Rellional brieflnis on Metronolitan Livable Communities Act of 1995 Meeting notice for Council information. 3. Citv of Stillwater Chamher of Commerce. Jim Ln..kin. Government Relations - Req}lest for contribution ofS5.000 for l!eneral operations Council directed this item be included in 1996 budget discussions. c 6 r r c Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1995 4. Bill Fierke Jr. - Lilv Laic" Improvement 5. Ronald and Kathleen Pizinller - rater levels in pond {2803 Interlachen Drive and Lon\! Lake awU. ! COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS I Councilrnember Bealka askL about the status of installation of public parking signs downtown. City Engineer ~kles reported that the signs have been ordered and will go up within two weeks. I Councilrnember Bealka askt about the closing of the circle road in Pioneer Park and a request by the Stillwater Tr lley to use the circle road. Council directed City Engineer Eckles to report back to Co cil on the need to block circle road and possible use by the Stillwater Trolley. ! Mayor Kimble stated that re~ident requested that the temporary stop signs at North William and Mulberry Streefs be made permanent. Council directed the City Engineer to report back with recommenljation regarding permanent stop signs at North William and Mulberry Streets. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) Citr Coordinator - Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, lseconded by Councilmember Cummings to authorize Public Works to sweep the VFW parking I?t for a street dance. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT ! Motion by Councilrnember Bealka, 'seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn the meeting at 10:29 p.m. All in favor. ~~~ ATTEST:---'tf' t~ 11 1~. C YCLERK ' , 7 r r (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting August 15, 1995 Resolutions: 95-172 - Directing Payment of Bills 95-173 - Approving permanent employment of Margaret Seim as Secretary Dispatcher II 95-174 - Approving permanent employment of Jennifer Bruner-Eddy as Secretary Dispatcher I 95-175 - Accepting Work and Ordering Final Payment to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., 1.1. 285, Southeast Area Utility Improvements 95-176 - Approving full-time employment of Davin Miller as Adult Investigator 95-177 - Accepting proposal and approving agreement with C.W. Houle, Inc. for 1.1. 315, Oak Glen 10th Addition, Watermain Relocation 95-178 - Delaring adequacy of Petition and Ordering Improvement. Good SamarHan. L. I. 317 95-179 - Approving Agreement between City of Stillwater and Good Samaritan of Stillwater 8 J