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Home My WebLink About1992-01-21 CC MIN ~ STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING January 21, 1992 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: Councilmembers Bodlovick and Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Moore Comm. Dev. Dir. Russell City Planner Pung-Terwedo Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Mike Karsnik, Stillwater Gazette Julie Kink, The Courier Others: Members of the Downtown Plan Action Committee COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH DOWNTOWN PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE c Community Development Director Russell explained to Council that the Downtown Plan Action Committee requested the meeting to ask for direction for the next phase of Downtown improvement. Finance Director Deblon reported on the revised estimates for the Downtown Plan financing. Mr. Russell reported that the Committee has been unable to determine whether the levee wall reconstruction or construction of a parking structure should be the next priority. Mr. Russell explained the status of both situations. Downtown Plan Action Committe Chairman Wally Milbrandt asked the Council for clear direction as to where their efforts should be directed in 1992. Mr. Milbrandt stated that, with the increase in the number of parking spaces in the Downtown, the parking structure could be delayed while the parking situation is studied. In the meantime, plans could be drawn for reconstruction of the levee wall to proceed in 1993. Mayor Abrahamson stated that he feels the levee wall situation cannot wait, and that the parking situation should be studied in the meantime. Councilmembers Opheim and Farrell agreed that the levee wall should be a priority. c Karl Ranum stated that he agrees the wall is a priority, but disagrees with the expenditure for refurbishment and extension of Lowell Park. A downtown business owner stated that he felt the aesthetics of Stillwater are as important as the parking. A partner of River City Antiques asked if anything is being done to alleviate the traffic problem. 1 Special Meeting January 21, 1992 o RECESS Motion by Councilmember opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to recess the meeting at 6:00 p.m. (All in favor) ~ ,,-,L ~...._ . -.-- ___ ~~7r'_ _ MAYOR ATTEST:~~ CITY CLER Submitted by: Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary c c 2 o REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 21, 1992 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Absent: Councilmembers Bodlovick and Funke Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Corom. Dev. Director Russell Public Safety Director Mawhorter Public Works Director Junker Asst. Fire Chief Stevenson Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Engineer Peters Recording Secretary Schaubach Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mark Herwig, st. Croix Valley Press Others: . Michael Doerr c INDIVIDUALS. DELEGATIONS & PETITIONS 1. Michael Doerr - Request for Hearing in Regard to Abandoned Vehicles. Mr. Doerr stated that he does not have a garage and is unable to move any of the vehicles until spring. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to allow Mr. Doerr until May 1 to license or remove the abandoned vehicles from his yard. (All in favor) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember opheim to approve the minutes of the Regular and Recessed Meetings of January 7, 1992. (All in favor) STAFF REPORTS 1. Fire Denartment Reauest to Durchase aas detector Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request by the Fire Department to purchase a new gas detector at a cost of approximately $1,400. (All in favor) o Reauest to Sell Old Fire Truck Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell 1 ('\ stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Heeting January 21, 1992 to authorize the Fire Department to proceed with the sale of the old FWD vehicle and to advertise for bids. (All in favor) Council directed Hr. stevenson to take a truck to the Hyrtle street dump site to check on a complaint regarding smoke. 2. Public Works Director Reauest to Purchase Tractor Hotion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the request by the Parks Department to advertise for bids for one general purpose tractor with attachments at a cost of $17,500. (All in favor) Emclovment of Part-Time Zambon! Driver Hotion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to introduce the appropriate Resolution employing James MacDonald as part-time Zamboni Driver at $5.30 per hour. (Resolution No. 92-13) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None ~ Permanent EmDlovment of Parks SUDervisor Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the permanent employment of Tim Thomsen as Assistant Public Works Director Parks Supervisor. (Resolution No. 92-14) Ayes - Councllmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Hayor Abrahamson Nays - None 3. Police Chief Reimbursement from County Chief Mawhorter reported that he has received a check from Sheriff Trudeau in the amount of $4,234.43 in reimbursement for overtime hours. New Downtown Parkina Enforcement Officer Chief Mawhorter reported that the new downtown parking enforcement officer will begin her duties on January 27. Hr. Hawhorter will bring Officer Mahr to the next regular City Council meeting on February 4 to introduce her to the Council. 4. Communitv DeveloDment Director - No Report. l 5. Consultina Enaineer Hiahlands of Stillwater Phase 2 Consulting Bngineer Peters reviewed a feasibility report for City improvements for the Highlands of Stillwater Phase 2. A petition for the improvements was received from the developer 2 ~ stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 21, 1992 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the Plans and Specifications, waiving the Improvement Hearing, Ordering the Improvement and directing the advertisement for bids for the improvements in the Highlands of Stillwater, Phase II project. (Resolution No. 92-17) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None ReSDonse to Letter from W. Michael Adams Consulting Engineer Moore reported that he has researched the interruption of gas service on October 4, 1991, to the building owned by W. Michael Adams. Mr. Moore concluded that downtown construction did not cause the pilot lights to go out, and that the damage to the fence will be reviewed in the Spring. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to direct Mr. Moore to write a letter in response to Mr. Adams' letter. (All in favor) c Televisina of Sewer on Mvrtle and 6th Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the televising of the storm sewer on Myrtle and 6th at a cost of $500. (All in favor) Desianatina Orleans as MSA Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution designating Orleans St., between Washington and Curve Crest, as an MSA Road. (Resolution No. 92-18) Ayes - Counci1members Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 7. Citv Attornev - No report. 6. City Clerk Reauest for TDD Eauinment Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Counci1member Farrell to approve the purchase of one Telecommunications Device for the Deaf to be placed in an appropriate City office. (All in favor) f' l.. 7. City Coordinator Tree Proaram Motion by Counci1member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the expenditure of $2,000 to purchase trees to be distributed free to citizens and to be used for planting in parks and open space areas. (All In favor) 3 r, stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 21, 1992 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Lilv Lak@ Master Plan for ~DDroval Mr. Russell presented the Plan which was prepared by Amy Stefan, Stefan Associates. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Lily Lake Park Master Plan as presented. (All in favor) 2. Possible Reaardina Second Imnound Readina of &~ndment to Fees Animal Ordinan~e Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to have a second reading and enactment of an Amendment to the Animal Ordinance Regarding Impound Fees. (Ordinance No. 752) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None 3. Reauest from Greens at Oak Glen TQwnhome Ass'n. for Placement of Streetliahts Council agreed that the streetlight placement should not be done until Spring. c 4. Removal of "oritorium on TemDorarv Slans This item is tabled until the February 4 meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. AuthorIzation to ~DDlv for HistorIc Structure Context Study Matching Grant from Minnesota Historic Preservation Commission Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct Staff to apply for the Certified Local Government grant as it relates to Historic Structures. (All in favor) 2. Reconvevance of SurDlu8 Portion of Main Street Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to direct staff to negotiate with MnDOT for purchase of the surplus portion of Main Street near Cherry Street. (All in favor) 3. AODlication for Gamblina License at Trumo's. 317 So. Main St. bv CLIMB Theater " \.. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the gambling permit requested for Trump's, 317 So. Main st., by CLIMB Theater. (Resolution No. 92-15) Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor Abrahamson 4 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Regular Meeting January 21, 1992 Nays - None INDIVIDUALS A Stillwater Citizen stated his concern with the Citizen rate for garbage hauling. The Senior Citizen given to males at age 65 and females at age 62. directed the City Attorney to review this procedure. Senior rate is Council CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the consent agenda of January 21, 1992, including the following: (All in favor) 1. Directina PaYment of Bills (Resolution No. 92-121 Ayes - Councilmembers Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson Nays - None n 2. The Followina Licenses: Contractor's Licenses Jonk Masonry, Inc. Masonry & Brick Work 461 - 180th Ave. Somerset, WI 54025 Renewal McGough Construction General Contractor Co., Inc. 2737 North Fairview Ave. Roseville, MN 55113 Renewal Robarge Sewer and Water Excavators 11885 Jonquil street NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Renewal State Mechanical Inc. Excavators 5050 W. 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 Renewal Holiday Foods 101 North Owens st. Claa~ette ADDllcatlon 1992 Cigarette Renewal c 3. Set Public Hearing date of Feb. 4, 1992 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. V/SUP/92-1 - Variance to the Parking Ordinance & Special Use Permit for the expansion of a restaurant/video store (Stelletti'sl into an approximate 800 sq. ft. space located at 826 So. 4th st. in the CA, Gen. Comm. Dist., Donald Istel, Applicant. b. Case No. V/SUP/92-2 - Special Use Permit for construction of a boat boarding plaza area with a Variance to the setback requirement for construction of a boarding deck located along 5 (I stillwater City Council Hinutes Regular Heeting January 21, 1992 the st. Croix River just north of the Dock Cafe (225 Nelson st.) in the Bluffland/Shoreland & Flood Plain Dist., City of Stillwater, St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., Applicants. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEHS Councilmember Farrell noted that he has heard many positive comments regarding the valet service downtown. Councilmember Opheim asked staff if any of the City's bonds could be refinanced at this time because of the low interest rate. Hr. Kriesel said that the Finance Director has been working with Springsted Inc. to determine if refinancing would be beneficial. S@t M8etina Date for Tuesdav. Januarv 28. 1992 Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to set a meeting date for next Tuesday, January 28, at 4:30 p.m. for Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations. (All in favor) c Council discussed whether other items that are not on the agenda should be discussed at a meeting. ADDITION TO BILLS Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to add to the bills: $500 to GAB for deductibles. (All in favor) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. (All in favor) ATTEST: MAYOR /44., ~~~A / ?CITY CLEl}! a!.~ tiki4~1'l ./ MAYOR Resolutions: No. 92-12 - No. 92-13 - No. 92-14 - No. 92-15 - No. 92-17 - (' No. 92-18 - Payment of Bills Employing James MacDonald as Zamboni Driver Employing Tim Thomsen as permanent Parks Supervisor Approving Gambling License at Trump's Ordering Improvement & Advertising for Bids for L.I. 276, Highlands of Stillwater, Phase II Designating Orleans as an MSA St. Ordinances: No. 752 - Amending Chapter 27 of the Animal Ordinance 6