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Home My WebLink About1995-10-17 CC MIN Special Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 17,1995 4:30 p.m. n The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: COWlcilmembers Bealka (arrived at 4:45 p.m.), Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. Absent: COWlcilmember Cummings Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell City Engineer Eckles Engineering Technician Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier 1. Worksho.p: Fiscal Impact Analysis n Rob Tautges of Tautges, Redpath & Co. presented the Fiscal Impact Analysis for the Comprehensive Plan Update. 2. Livable Communities - Presentation by MetrQpOlitan Council. Linda O'Connor and Bill Byers, presented the Metropolitan COWlcil Livable Communities Program. Motion by COWlcilmember Thole, seconded by COWlcilmember Bealka to direct Community Development Director Russell to prepare benchmark goals and appropriate resolution electing to participate in Local Housing Incentives AccoWlt Program Wlder the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for consideration at the November 7 meeting. All in favor. RECESS Motion by COWlcilmember Thole, seconded by COWlcilmember Zoller to recess the meeting at 6:15 p.m. All in favor. n ATTEST: M~IIJr1~ ~ CITY CLERK Regular Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 17, 1995 7:00 p.m. r-. 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 Police Captain Bell City Engineer Eckles Consulting Engineer Moore Planning Commission Chairman Fontaine City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette n APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of October 3,1995 and the Special Meeting of October 10, 1995. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Citi7P.T1 Commendation: Melvin E. Rustin Mayor Kimble and Police Captain Bell presented a Police Department citizen commendation to Melvin E. Rustin for saving an individual from drowning. 2. Petition for Dedication Acceptance of City Street - McKusick Road Lane North. Ed Conrad, president of Gardens Townhomes Association, presented a petition requesting the City accept dedication of McKusick Road Lane as a public street and maintain it as such. (". Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to work with residents to bring streets and utilities into the City system. Ayes - 2; Nays - 3, Councilmembers Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble. r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17, 1995 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct staff to study issues and prepare a report for the I;)ecember 5 meeting regarding the request from Gardens Townhomes Association for dedicationlclCceptance of McKusick Road Lane North as a City street. All in favor. 3. Territorial Coalition. Inc. - Petition for feasibility studv related to drainllie improvements at Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. John Lang, Vice President of Territorial Coalition, Inc. presented a petition requesting a feasibility study for public improvements of Minnesota Territorial Prison Site. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the Petition and Ordering preparation of storm water feasibility study of Elm Street Trunk Sewer, 1.1. 318. (Resolution No. 95-242) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None ~. OPEN FORUM 1. Jerrv Hicks. Supervisor. Stillwater Township Jerry Hicks, Stillwater Township Supervisor, requested information on the dates of meetings on the Comprehensive Plan and the anticipated completion date. Community Development Director Russell reported a workshop with Council and the Planning Commission is set for Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. 2. Bill Lec~er. n:presentinw Wildwood Pines. Bill Lecuyer, representing Wildwood Pines, stated he will dedicate Outlot A to the City if given assurance the City will develop property as a park. Community Development Director Russell reported that the site is not part of the current park system plan and would benefit only that development. Council directed City Engineer Eckles and Community Development Director Russell to refer the issue to the Parks and Recreation Board for their meeting on October 23 for review and recommendation. (" 2 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17,1995 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bealka requested that Item 2 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion by Councilmember Bealka. seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the Consent Agenda of October 17, with Item 2 deleted, and including the following: All in favor. I. Resolution 95-241 Directing Payment of Bills. 2. !4'Pr6.iBg La\"Rltl CMuhliftg PreruiJe3 P'-lmit at C8fldake3 13M Mid Re31tmrftnt. 3. Contractors License - Buelow Excavating. 4. Resolution 95-243 Accepting bid and authorizing sale of police vehicle to Suburban Auto. Resolution 95-244 Accepting bid and authorizing sale of police vehicle to Welcome Motors. 5. Approving sewer bill adjustment. 6. Submit claim to insurance carrier. 7. Approving upgrade of administration department computers. (' Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to deny the application by North St. Paul Lions Club for Lawful Gambling Premises Permit at Canelakes Bar and Restaurant. All in favor. (Council Recessed at 8:05 p.m. and Reconvened at 8:20 p.m.) PUBLIC HEARINGS I. This is the day and time for the public hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Case No. DP/SUP/95-60, Special Use PermitlDesign Permit for a 20 housing unit townhouse project located east of Benson Blvd. on West Orleans Street in the RCM, Mediwn Density Residential District, Komovich Development Company, applicant. Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on October 13, 1995, and notices mailed to affected property owners. Community Development Director Russell reviewed the project and the Planning Commission decision. He addressed each of the six reasons for reconsideration listed by residents appealing the Planning Commission decision. Lonnie Komovich, Komovich Development Co., reported on the developer's efforts to satisfy neighborhood concerns. (' 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17, 1995 Debra Nolan, 1363 Benson Blvd., stated opposition to the developer's request for a reduction of park fees and also questioned the results of the traffic study. John Hogan, 1561 Driving Park Road, requested stop signs be installed at Curve Crest and Orleans. Consulting Traffic Engineer Van Wormer explained that traffic volumes are the determining factor, and that comer does not meet the minimum warrants for installation of signs. Bob Bugbee, 1427 Lydia Circle, requested the City implement the Minnesota Multi-housing Program. Mayor Kimble closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to uphold the Planning Commission decision, subject to the conditions of approval as listed by the Planning Commission, approving Case No. DP/SUP/95-60. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bealka. n Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to deny the request for reduction of park dedication in lieu of fee requirement by Komovich Development Company. Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Councilmember Zoller. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve use of excess West Orleans right of way for landscaping and ponding, subject to maintenance by adjacent property owners. All in favor. (Council recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.) (Councilmember Bealka was excused from the remainder of the meeting.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. l!,pdate of Deer Path issue. City Engineer Eckles reported on a concept design for Myrtle Street/County Road 5 alternative connection. He stated the cost and magnitude was such that he recommended Council look at other options. Glen Van Wormer, Short Elliott Hendrickson traffic consultant, discussed alternates studied as a possible solution to reducing traffic volumes on Deer Path. r 4 o Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17,1995 Gary Storbakken, 301 Maryknoll Drive, stated cut-through traffic on Maryknoll is already high and would increase with blocking of Deer Path. Steve Sweetland, 214 Maryknoll Drive, expressed concern with impact of increased traffic again as was the case with the Thompson development. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to table the Deer Path traffic issue. All in favor. 2. Possible second readinu- of ordinnnce amendini Stillwater City Code Chanter 41. Sec. 41.04 Subd. 3 bv increasinlJ license fee for cilJarette sales. Steve Meister, Meisters Bar & Grill, questioned how the fees collected would be used. Mayor Kimble stated that the fees would be used for costs of compliance checks. r; Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have a second reading of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 41, Section 41.04 Subd. 3 by increasing license fee for cigarette sales. Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 3. Possible second rendin!! of an ordinance amendin!! Stillwater City Code C~pter 30. Sec. 30.01 Subd. 8 bv increasin!! the fee for recvclinll. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to have a second reading of an ordinance amending the Stillwater City Code Chapter 30, Sec. 30.01 Subd. 8 by increasing the fee for recycling. Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4. Possible second readinll of an ordinance amendini Stillwater City Code relatini to kennels Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to refer to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation an amendment to the Stillwater City Code relating to kennels. All in favor. r 5 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17, 1995 NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approvinll ProlP'ammatic Al!reement with U.S. Armv Corns of Enilineers for Stillwater FloodlRetainini1 Wall Proiect. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Programmatic Agreement among U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office regarding implementation of Stillwater FloodlRetaining Wall Project. (Resolution 95-245) Ayes - Councilmembers Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. ETC Enteq>rises. Inc. - ReQJlest relatinll to footinl! and foundation permit for Count!;y Inn & ~. f". Rodney Lindquist, Link Development Co., (ETC Enterprises), requested Council authorize staff to issue Footing and Foundation Permit before all documents submitted in order to complete underground plumbing and site utility work prior to winter conditions. Council determined that the proper process should be followed. Council directed staff to work with ETC Enterprises, Inc., Link Development Co., to assist them with completing proper process as expediently as possible. 3. Ed Cain. Lel!islative Associates - Proposal for providinl! SUDDort for Mil!htv Ducks proposal for funds. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to direct the proposal by Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, for support services be submitted to Sports Facilities Commission for review and recommendation at the Commission's October 25 meeting. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. All in favor. r 6 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting October 17, 1995 ~1f A TIEST: 1'41'"'10: L110~ CITY CLERK Resolutions: 95-241 - Directing Payment of Bills. 95-242 - Accepting petition & ordering preparation of feasibility report storm water feasibility study of Elm Street Truck Sewer, L.r. 318 95-243 - Accepting bid and authorizing sale of police vehicle to Suburban Auto 95-244 - Accepting bid and authorizing sale of police vehicle to Welcome Motors 95-245 - Approving Progranunatic Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Stillwater FloodlRetaining Wall Project 7