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STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
November 29, 1995
7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble.
Present: Counciimembers Bea1ka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Absent:
None
City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
City Clerk Weldon
Also Present:
Press:
Others:
Julie Kink, The Courier
Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette
Library Director Lynne Bertalmio; Library Board Member Peggy Doelcsen
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
This is the day and time for the Truth in Taxation public hearing.
Notice of the hearing was placed in the Stillwater Gazette on November 24,1995.
Finance Director Deblon presented 1996 Budget information.
Mayor Kimble opened the hearing to the public.
Bob Kimbrel, 724 West Oak Street, questioned the reason for reduction in expenditures
for Lily Lake.
Dick Herbert, 201 North Greeley Street, asked if a less expensive alternative was
available for the expansion of city hall. He also requested information on the funding of
the proposed ice arena/community facilities building. Counciimember Cummings
reported funding would be primarily from grants and donations.
Bob Waedeken, 1883 Swenson Street, expressed concern over the increase in property
taxes. He requested budget reports be in actual dollar amounts rather than percentages.
He stated he would not be opposed to increases if major issues such as remodeling of city
hall and annexation be passed by referendum.
Turk Loer, 1114 North William Street, requested clarification of purposes of storm sewer
fund.
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Scott Henry, 1190 Walnut Creek Drive, asked how many years the new city hall
expansion would meet the needs of the city. He stated a 25 year life expectancy was
similar to that of other cities of this size. He also expressed approval of the higher
percentage of funds being designated to public safety departments.
Joanne Helm, 1358 Benson Boulevard, presented comments on the need for equitable
distribution relating to TIF districts and fiscal disparities.
(Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m.)
Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing.
Mayor Kimble announced the final budget and tax levy would be adopted at the City
Council meeting December 5,1995 at 7:00 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Reouest to establish pavroll deduction for employee dental nlan.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate
resolution establishing payroll deduction for employee participation in the Delta Dental Plan.
(Resolution 95-271)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays - None
2. Proposals for audio visual consultin~ services for city hall buildin~ proiect.
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate
resolution approving the contract with Audiovisual Systems, Inc., for audiovisual consultant
services for the city hall building project. (Resolution 95-272)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cwnmings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Nays - None
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3. Comprehensive Plan Public Hearini.
City Coordinator Kriesel reported that the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing on
December 12 will be held at City Hall. The School District and Washington County had
no space available.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to adjourn the
meeting at 9:00 p.m. All in favor.
ATTEST:
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Resolutions:
No. 95-271 - Establishing payrolI deduction for employee participation in Delta Dental Plan
No. 95-272 - Approving contract with Audiovisual Systems, Inc., for audiovisual consultant
services for city hall building project
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