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Home My WebLink About1995-11-21 CC MIN (1 r (' 95-37 Regular Meeting STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 21, 1995 7:00 p.m. 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 Public Works Director Junker City Planner Fitzgerald Consulting Engineer Moore City Clerk Weldon Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette STAFF REPORTS No reports. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to approve the minutes of the November 7,1995 Regular and Recessed Meetings. All in favor. PETITIONS. INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Proclamation: AdQption Awareness Month - Anllie and Anita Kisselburll. Mayor Kimble read a proclamation declaring Adoption Awareness Month. The proclamation was accepted by Angie and Anita Kisselburg. 2. Update: Stillwater Area Citizens Onen Snace Committee - Corev Mohan. Corey Mohan presented a Summary Report of Findings, Phase I-IV, a ranking chart of the committee's nine top ranked sites, and the Stillwater Open Space Report by botanical consultant Kathryn Malady. Mr. Mohan reported a citizen survey being conducted by Decision Resources should be completed in December (phase V of the study). He also requested a workshop with the Council after Phase V is completed in mid-January. (' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21, 1995 3. Ealzle Ridg:e Trail Neil:hborhood Traffic/Safety Concerns - Amv Hoolev. Amy Hooley presented concerns of the neighborhood and reviewed brochures, petitions, and recommendations developed by Eagle Ridge trail neighborhood task team. Kathy King, Wildwood Court, requested Council take innovative approaches to solving traffic problems. She stated she is pleased with response from Council and opportunity for neighbors to work with the traffic engineers to formulate solutions. Dawn Solheid expressed the need for immediate action. Mary Lach, 930 Eagle Ridge Place, requested Council consider the future growth of the area when developing solutions. Pat Zanko, 540 Eagle Ridge Trail, related accidents she has observed. r Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to direct staff to conduct a workshop with representatives of the Eagle Ridge Trail neighborhood to discuss traffic concerns and develop solutions. All in favor. (Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m.) CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bealka requested that Item 6 (Climb Theatre Gambling Premises Permit) be removed from the consent agenda. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to approve the consent agenda of November 21,1995, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Resolution 95-258, Directing Payment of Bills. 2. Resolution 95-259, Approving permanent employment of Anthony Spencer as Parking Enforcement Officer. 3. Release of Funds: Stillwater Public Library Capital Budget - Part 2. 4. Resolution 95-260 - Approving final payment and accepting work - West Star Curb & Concrete, 1.1. 274, 1993 Sidewalk Repairs. 5. Permission for SEH to perform architectural/engineering services for Gerrard Realty. 6. RGnen816fCaB.~liflg P..Lffl:1JeJ P~rmib: St. Cram'V8l1e) IIaeltej l..:J3oeiattol\. 7. Resolution 95-261, Renewal of Gambling Premises Permits: St. Croix Valley Hockey r 2 ~ Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21,1995 Association - Madcapper Saloon & Eatery; Resolution 95-262, Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit: St. Croix Valley Hockey Association - Brines Restaurant & Bar; Resolution 95-263, Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit: St. Croix Valley Hockey Association - Cat Ballou's. 8. Submit claim against the City to insurance carrier. Councilmember Cummings requested reports from the parking enforcement officer. Karen Wirkus, gambling manager of Climb Theatre, described presentations in area schools and the need for funds. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution approving renewal of the Gambling Premises Permit: Climb Theatre - Harbor Bar. (Resolution 95-264) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None o UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Recommendation reiardinll COlllDrehensive Plan hearioll date. Ed Otis, Stillwater Township resident, requested sufficient time for the public to study the completed plan before a public hearing is held. Joe Neitz, Stillwater Township, requested more information be provided on costs. Glenn Thompson, 1919 W. Oak Street, requested the hearing be held in a larger facility. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to schedule a Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing for Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Council directed staff to investigate location options and return with a recommendation on November 29. 2. Exten~ioo of service contract - Lel1islative Associates. City Coordinator Kriesel and Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, Inc., explained the ongoing effort to obtain authorization and appropriations for federal and state funds for the levee wall and new Armory. r 3 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21, 1995 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the extension of the Legislative Consultant Agreement with Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, Inc. for the period December I, 1995 - December 31, 1996. (Resolution 95-265) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 3. U,pdate: Pioneer Park Master Plan. City Planner Sue Fitzgerald presented the Pioneer Park Master Plan. 4. Reouest for consultant assistance for prenaration of subdivision ~dates. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to approve the hiring of Short Elliott Hendrickson for consultant services for preparation of subdivision updates, at estimated cost not to exceed $5,500. All in favor. r- NEW BUSINESS I. Authorizin~ direct pav letter of credit for Industrial DevelQpment Bonds of 1994 (SUPERV ALU). Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing direct pay letter of credit for Industrial Development Bonds of 1994 (SUPERV ALU). (Resolution 95-266) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 2. River Valley Arts Council - ReQJ1est for financial sunnort. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to direct staff to prepare a report on public purpose and availability of funds in the 1996/97 budgets. All in favor. 3. ReQjlest for City of Stillwater to act as fiscal lIl!ent for BCWMO Flood Reduction Grant Prol!ram. r Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate 4 r- Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21,1995 resolution approving the request for the City of Stillwater to act as fiscal agent for the BCWMO Flood Reduction grant program. (Resolution 95-267) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4. Assessment Abatement - Lot I. Block 1. Deeqlath Addition. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution canceling assessment, establishing a hook-up charge and requesting County abate assessments spread by the County in 1994 and payable in 1995, with interest rate of 10 percent added to hookup charge each year. (Resolution 95-268) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None COMMUNlCA TIONS/REOUESTS r 1. Stillwater Township Board - COlI\Prehensive Plan. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct Mayor Kimble and Councilmember Zoller to meet with David Johnson and David Francis of the Town Board to discuss the Comprehensive Plan update. All in favor. COUNCIL REOUEST ITEMS Councilmember Thole requested information in answer to three calls received from residents regarding: the condemnation process on North 2nd Street house; request for cleanup of Main Street stairs; and the need for collection containers for plastic. STAFF REPORTS (Continued) 1. City Attornev - r , City Attorney Magnuson provided information related to requests made by Lonnie Kornovich, St. Croix Village Townhomes Project. He explained the park dedication fee was paid at the time of the platting of Feeley's Addition. He explained the request by Kornovich to install storm sewer in the boulevard of East Orleans Street from Curve Crest Boulevard to the project site to avoid tearing up right of way of Curve Crest 5 f"' Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21, 1995 Boulevard. He also reported the Fire Chief had requested hard surface drive area be installed to accommodate fire truck access to hydrant. Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adopt the appropriate resolution relating to the Komovich project (St. Croix Village Townhomes): a) waiving the park dedication fee; b) permit construction of storm sewerin right of way of Curve Crest Blvd.; and c) modify conditional use permit to allow construction of necessary hard surface drive area to accommodate fire truck access to hydrant. Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - Councilmember Cummings 2. Public Works Director - Public Works Director Junker reported dredging is being done to remove sand from the Elm Street sewer. TIlls work is not part of the levee wall project. f"' " 3. City Coordinator - Councilmember Zoller requested further fiscal analysis study relating to the Comprehensive Plan. City Coordinator Kriesel reported that Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. estimated a cost of $2,500 - $4,000 for further analysis. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to direct Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd., to prepare additional fiscal impact analysis (draft) for December 5 meeting. All in favor. 4. City Attornev - Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bea1ka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the vacation of the easement on the VanDusartz property located at 1850 Oak Glen Drive. (Resolution 95-270) Ayes - Councilmembers Bea1ka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None r 6 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 21,1995 ADJOl JRNMENT Motion by Councilrnember Thole, seconded by Councilrnember Bealka to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 9:55 p.m. to discuss labor relations negotiations. All in favor. ~4 A TrEST: fY{6AJ " (, )~~dA'h CITY CLERK. Resolutions: No. 95-258 - Directing payment of bills. No. 95-259 - Approving permanent employment of Anthony Spencer as Parking Enforcement Officer No. 95-260 - Approving final payment and accepting work - West Star Curb & Concrete, 1.1. 274,1993 Sidewalk Repairs No. 95-261 - Renewal of Gambling Premises Permits: St. Croix Valley Hockey Assoc.- Madcapper Saloon & Eatery No. 95-262 - Renewal of Gambling Premises Permits: St. Croix Valley Hockey Assoc. - Brines Restaurant & Bar No. 95-263 - Renewal of Gambling Premises Permits: St. Croix Valley Hockey Assoc. - Cat Ballou's No. 95-264 - Renewal of Gambling Premises Permits: Climb Theatre - Harbor Bar. No. 95-265 - Approving extension of Legislative Consultant Agreement with Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, Inc. No. 95-266 - Authorizing direct pay letter of credit for Industrial Development bonds of 1994 (SUPERV ALU) No. 95-267 - Approving request for City to act as fiscal agent for BCWMO Flood Reduction Grant Program No. 95-268 - Canceling assessments, establishing a hook-up charge, Lot I, Block I, Deerpath Addition No. 95-269 - Waiving park dedication fee imposed on Komovich Project, etc. No. 95-270 - Approving vacation of easement, VanDusartz property, 1850 Oak Glen Drive. 7